We did EMM this morning after doing EMM TSL yesterday and
MNSSHP last night because we like to not sleep, lol. We also transferred from WL to Poly because we live life on the edge.
Caught the boat from WL at 7:13. Through security by 7:21, wristbands and in line at 7:26. Right after that, it crowded and slow. The line was past the tapstiles after 7:30.
They didn’t let people into MK until 7:47 and we got caught behind some slower walkers (and had a stroller) so we didn’t arrive in Fantasyland until 7:55.
If you have a stroller, park it behind the carousel and just leave it for the morning.
We rode Pan - walk on. It was a shortened queue.
The on to Pooh, also a shortened queue.
And the 7DMT. We ended up riding it five times. It was decreasing times each time and they had ropes down so you just just turn around without going all the way out.
At 8:45 we were going to go to BTMR. We got distracted by Small World and jumped on it. And sat. And sad. And it took 15 minutes and we came out to the chaos that was the rope drop crowd.
So we called it a morning and went on to breakfast. Which was great because we were between rushes of people and it was nice and calm. Breakfast was good and plentiful.
All in all, it was great. I hope the changes they’re making keep the same positives.
So since we did two EMMs back to back, I have to say, I preferred TSL. I liked the food better and the overall vibe. Because TSL is more compact and so well themed, it just added to the fun spirit of the event. Plus, the character meets are fun to see and add to the atmosphere (which I know MK is adding characters but you can’t see them as you’re just going from ride to ride.)
The better part of the MK morning was cutting down the queue on 7DMT. SDD could certainly benefit from that.
And now I’m triply glad I booked an Oasis cabana at the Poly because our room isn’t ready yet but I have a Frosty Pineapple in hand and have forgotten how exhausted I am!
Also, we did this with three kids, 10, 8, and 4. They preferred TSL too but still said this was the best way to start a day at MK!