DHS/Toy Story Land "Early Morning Magic" (EMM) FAQ & Discussion

[GADisneyDad14]

Any idea when the September dates will be available to purchase? Assuming it will follow the Monday/Wednesday pattern. Thanks.

With SWGE opening 8/28, I suspect the end is in sight for DHS EMM and our fun little thread.

I think the likelihood of EMM continuing (certainly in its current form) is pretty low.

Sorry to be a downer!

 

[abuck75]

Just got 3 for June 24th, so at least the wife and kids can go ... now I just need to hope 1 opens up and we're golden.

 

[Davkind76]

Just got 3 for June 24th, so at least the wife and kids can go ... now I just need to hope 1 opens up and we're golden.

Keep checking… They opened up DAH today for DHS in June so some of the EMM people may do that instead...

Was that too many abbreviations?

 

[Davkind76]

FYI there are at least 2 spots (maybe more) open right now for June 19

 

[ekendall2]

looking for tips on doing this with a stroller. Our plan is to park the stroller in the land somewhere for the event and go without it. Where is the best/fastest/most convenient place to park it?

 

[WaterLinds]

looking for tips on doing this with a stroller. Our plan is to park the stroller in the land somewhere for the event and go without it. Where is the best/fastest/most convenient place to park it?

Keep to the left as you enter the land (depending on the walking route you may be on the left anyway, it sounds like they usually go down the ramp/stairs path, although on our day I swear we walked around in a less direct path that avoided that).

There is stroller parking on the left almost immediately after you enter the land, right before the woody and Jessie meet and greet and TSM.

 

[ekendall2]

Keep to the left as you enter the land (depending on the walking route you may be on the left anyway, it sounds like they usually go down the ramp/stairs path, although on our day I swear we walked around in a less direct path that avoided that).

There is stroller parking on the left almost immediately after you enter the land, right before the woody and Jessie meet and greet and TSM.

THANKS!!!!!!!!!

 

[poohfriend77]

FYI there are at least 2 spots (maybe more) open right now for June 19

Were the spots you saw for June 12 and 19 still the 7:30 a.m. slots? Or 7 a.m.?

I can see 7 a.m. in the pulldown menu, but it's still showing no times available. I can't tell whether I missed out again (I didn't check at all yesterday), or if they've been loaded but aren't bookable yet (fingers crossed!) I haven't seen anyone specifically say they booked 7 a.m. slots in June yet, so I'm holding out a bit of hope! Thanks!

 

[Katrina Y]

Were the spots you saw for June 12 and 19 still the 7:30 a.m. slots? Or 7 a.m.?

I can see 7 a.m. in the pulldown menu, but it's still showing no times available. I can't tell whether I missed out again (I didn't check at all yesterday), or if they've been loaded but aren't bookable yet (fingers crossed!) I haven't seen anyone specifically say they booked 7 a.m. slots in June yet, so I'm holding out a bit of hope! Thanks!

I called Disney to check and see if I missed something because that 7:00 drop down menu time was just added this morning. The cast member told no, nothing was available, but I am hoping something will open up.

 

[poohfriend77]

I called Disney to check and see if I missed something because that 7:00 drop down menu time was just added this morning. The cast member told no, nothing was available, but I am hoping something will open up.

Oh Thank you!!! I will just keep checking obsessively! I saw the times listed but not available, then I saw the PP post that "new slots opened," and jumped to the conclusion that they were all released and snatched up in one day. Sounds like maybe PP saw some from cancellations, but new slots may be available soon. I was kicking myself, because I've been checking every day, and of course yesterday was the ONE day I didn't, lol.

 

[elgerber]

I called Disney to check and see if I missed something because that 7:00 drop down menu time was just added this morning. The cast member told no, nothing was available, but I am hoping something will open up.

I am seeing the same for August. The 7am showed up in the drop down this morning, but it only pulls up 7:30 when you search for a time.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Remember, when new times show up it often takes a few hours before those become bookable.

 

[Ariel620]

Oh Thank you!!! I will just keep checking obsessively! I saw the times listed but not available, then I saw the PP post that "new slots opened," and jumped to the conclusion that they were all released and snatched up in one day. Sounds like maybe PP saw some from cancellations, but new slots may be available soon. I was kicking myself, because I've been checking every day, and of course yesterday was the ONE day I didn't, lol.

Those 7am times were just posted today, I’ve been checking every day. They should be available for booking later today or tomorrow.

 

[Katrina Y]

Lol, glad to know I’m not the only one watching early morning magic hours so closely.

 

[Suejacken]

I booked for 7/1 and couldn’t book them until the day after they showed as available. I think I did it around 6 or 7 am est

 

[vacapa]

Does anyone recall when the Fridays were added in March? Still watching for April to have Fridays added.

 

[fumipappa]

Tried to reserve at end of August. nothing available. Probably because of Jedi?

 

[jennab]

Tried to reserve at end of August. nothing available. Probably because of Jedi?

They added the 7am timeslots today but still showing no availability. Hoping tomorrow those spots will open.

 

[michelepa]

We went on 3/27 and really enjoyed ourselves. We also did evening events at MK and AK and frankly there’s no going back to daytime crazy spring break crowds for us! These events were all worth the money

We picked up DD at 6:15 from CB since that’s when her softball team had to leave for airport. Left her luggage at bell services and headed over to HS in Uberaround 6:40

No one in line for baggage check or wrist bands so we were in early and DH and DD insisted we go to backlot where we just got some yogurt topped with granola, big blueberries, cashews, and pumpkin seeds, coffee and waters.

Stopped at bathroom and then got in line near theater around 7:20

It started out as a beautiful sunny morning so we were very lucky.

We kind of hung back because it was a lot like the regular crazy rope drop nuts that we abhor but just a lot less of them. I think they started walking us back around 7:20 ish. We stayed to right since all the stroller people were told to stay left. We took our time walking back and taking photos and enjoying the calm of the morning.

DD loves TSM so we rode that first and stayed on for a second ride. Then 2xs on slinky dog dash which was really cute. The tails were back on the dogs. Then DD and DH rode the Alien ride which was meh and DD didn’t want to ride it again. Took more photos in the area. The bathroom is even cute. They had a table with water and coffee and some granola bars back in the land. On way out took a photo with Buzz because there was no line. They should move him into the land and not st entrance because no one knew he was there.

We then went and lined up around 8:30 for RnR and ToT. I didn’t even look back at the rope drop people and was disappointed to find out that we would not be moving until they were let in and joined our group and then we would all be walked back. Did I tell you yet how much I can’t stand rope droppers. At least we were towards the front and it wasn’t a long walk. Did RnR twice then a bit of a drizzle over to ToT. DD ride it once with DH and then fast passed it with me. At 9:45 it was pouring so we put on our rain ponchos and went to backlot for a proper breakfast. We liked all the food offerings and ordered and tried everything except charcuterie platter. DH was disappointed that the blueberries and mixed nuts were finished but everything else was still available on the breakfast buffet bar. We had no trouble finding seats and relaxed there for a bit before heading out. We caught CB bus back to pick up DD’s luggage then Ubered back to WBC where DD luckily could nap a bit before we went to watch DS’s rain delayed baseball game in the Braves stadium.

We really liked this event and felt it was worth every penny.

We won’t need to do it again. But we are Looking forward to what will be offered for Stars Wars since we’ll be back for spring break next year.

 

[DisHeels]

6/12 7am finally letting us book! System is being it's weird self. I could see up to 5 people. My friend could only see for 8 people. Kept trying and finally got what we wanted.