Walt Disney World will begin offering its Early Morning Magic program at Hollywood Studios on August 1, 2016. This program is currently available on select days at the Magic Kingdom, and has received mostly positive reviews. (For a great run down on how it works, read Kenny the Pirate’s post about it here.)
I’m not surprised by this (in fact, I’m thrilled — and hoping it’s still booking for my next trip in December). Folks, Disney is on to the fact that a lot of people book pre-park ADRs (Advanced Dining Reservations) just to get a jump on liming up for the most popular rides — making an 8 AM reservation at Be Our Guest, for example, just to get in line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ahead of the crowds. And rather than fight it, they’re just monetizing it instead. For a fee you can skip the shenanigans and ride in peace, and enjoy a nice breakfast at the same time. The price is a little steep, but then again, it’s far from mandatory, and it’s all about what the experience is worth to you, personally.
Disney World to begin offering Early Morning Magic at Hollywood Studios on August 1. Share on XSo, the details:
- Early admission to Hollywood studios at 7:45 AM
- Rides open: Star Tours, Toy Story Mania!, meet Buzz & Woody, and photos with Mickey, Minnie and Olaf
- All you can eat buffet breakfast at the ABC Commissary, which includes:
- Assorted chilled fruit juices
- Sliced seasonal fruit and berries
- A variety of freshly baked breakfast pastries, served with butter, preserves and marmalade
- Fluffy scrambled eggs
- Spinach and mushroom frittata
- Bacon and pork sausage
- Cheesy potatoes
- Puffed French toast with butter & syrup
- Muesli with assorted toppings
- Coffee, decaf, milk, chocolate milk and a selection of teas
- Cost: $69 for adults and $59 for children. Separate Hollywood Studios admission is required.
- Reservations now available for Mondays and Wednesdays in August and September, 2016.
