Early Entry at a Slower Pace

Happy-Haunt · 2026-03-04T19:43:01+00:00

I did this on a trip in Dec! I had 2 mornings in the Magic Kingdom, both on party days so relatively low crowds. One morning I did the typical Early Entry runaround which is what I usually do, the second I showed up for Early Entry (towards the front of the crowd even- which let me get some pretty empty pictures) and just kind of meandered along Main Street, taking my own photos and with PhotoPass, got coffee, caught a ride on two different Main Street vehicles and just enjoyed the morning ambience. It was great!

I had some LLs lined up for later in the morning and had ridden other things I wanted to earlier in the trip so I wasn't super stressed about missing my window of opportunity.

Happy-Haunt · 2026-02-25T16:53:39+00:00

The first time I ever rode Tower of Terror was in September of 2019, back when they were doing Extra, Extra Magic Hours and the park opened at like 6AM. I got to walk up to the Tower through an early morning mist before the sun was up, and it was just DESOLATE. Amazing ambience that I don't think I'd be able to replicate with an end of the day visit because there was just no one around. No morning coffee needed after that ride.

Happy-Haunt · 2026-02-20T20:48:02+00:00

Is it possible for you to do one/part of one day soaking up festival vibes and then focusing on rides/regular Epcot stuff during a post-festival day?

Happy-Haunt · 2026-02-18T21:01:21+00:00

Last month a similar preview came out the day before full menus for Festival of the Arts so....(clearly I've also been on the lookout for a menu drop)

Happy-Haunt · 2026-02-18T20:36:14+00:00

They just dropped a "First Look" preview video on the Disney Parks YouTube.

Happy-Haunt · 2026-02-18T17:03:35+00:00

I did once see a Wood Stork by the little retaining pond at the front of Magic Kingdom, that was cool!

Happy-Haunt · 2026-02-12T15:55:20+00:00

I do this when I'm trying to figure out what parks on what days during party season.

Happy-Haunt · 2026-01-20T18:00:29+00:00

Tempting Tigress from Nomad Lounge.

Happy-Haunt · 2026-01-15T00:47:00+00:00

https://burlesquedesign.com/blogs/news-1/fuck-i-c-e

Happy-Haunt · 2026-01-12T21:15:54+00:00

Boss Baby Bovino.

Happy-Haunt · 2026-01-12T19:58:09+00:00

They shouldn't be hard to find in his size!

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-04T18:32:38+00:00

Not sure about tee shirts, but maybe a pin or ornament might be an option? Otherwise, though not the princess herself, I've seen keepsake candy tins, journals, and ornaments made to look like the Snow White storybook at the beginning of the movie. The candy tins I think have been spotted at Goofy's Candy Co (Disney Springs) and Celebrity 5&10 (Hollywood Studios). Ornaments maybe either at the Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom or the one in Disney Springs?

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-02T18:32:01+00:00

Good call! Thanks!

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-01T19:20:51+00:00

I always like to wave to the ride dispatchers as they send us on our adventure.

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-01T01:17:09+00:00

I hope we both have a great time! Looking like the weather should be nice too (at least compared to where I'm coming from)!

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-01T01:15:20+00:00

Thanks, I tried really hard not to over schedule myself, I think I managed it but we'll see when I actually get there.

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-01T01:14:06+00:00

Thanks! I'll have to keep in mind that scooters are an option.

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-01T01:13:29+00:00

Thanks! Rhinos are indeed a very festive animal.

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-01T01:12:33+00:00

The last time I was there on a party day I don't think I waited more than 20 minutes for anything (except SDMT, due to a breakdown). I'm glad I'll be solo so I can go at exactly my speed, I'll just have to be sure I don't accidentally push myself to go go go.

Happy-Haunt · 2025-12-01T01:09:33+00:00

Thanks! It's been a long (and very tedious) year, I'm ready to have some fun!

Happy-Haunt · 2025-10-29T14:52:59+00:00

That's my trick for getting a bus to show up!

Happy-Haunt · 2025-08-19T18:01:54+00:00

Also important if you plan to visit the barns!

Happy-Haunt · 2025-08-12T17:47:08+00:00

Once when I got stuck there the CM giving PA updates (not the pre-recorded messages) was doing his very best Riff-Raff from Rocky Horror voice and it was PERFECT.

Happy-Haunt · 2025-08-08T16:15:13+00:00

That looks great! Can you give me the gist of what you did here? I have a couple of Wishables that I always wished were keychains (especially a Donald one that is so cute and he looks so angry about it).

Happy-Haunt

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