Hi Melissa. Welcome to planDisney.
It looks like you are just days away from an exciting journey to The Most Magical Place on Earth! Happy dance! I'm thrilled to help you with your important question. A few years ago, I took my mom to Walt Disney World, and we had to rent an
ECV for her before we set off on our adventures in the parks. Let me roll up polka-dotted Minnie sleeves and help you get all your Donald Ducks in a row so you can start your magical day as quickly as possible!
At Magic Kingdom, parking opens approximately 60 minutes before
Early Theme Park Entry and about 90 minutes before the regular park opening. To make you have the most up-to-date information, I reached out to a Cast Member who said the ECV rental area typically opens 30 to 45 minutes before Early Theme Park Entry.
I checked the
Hours & Events Calendar for the week of your arrival, and Early Theme Park Entry is scheduled for 8:30 AM, with regular park opening at 9:00 AM. Please note that park hours are subject to change, so it's a good idea to check again before your arrival.
To be ready for rope drop, I suggest parking at 7:30 AM. Once you arrive at Magic Kingdom, the ECV rental location will be to your right. Make sure to have your payment and a photo ID ready to help speed up the rental process. However, my mom and I found the process of renting an ECV to be very easy.
Melissa, there's no more wonderful way to spend the week before Father's Day than by enjoying time with your dad at Walt Disney World! If you need anything else, please let us know. We can guide you to the best places for steaks, DOLE Whips, BBQ, and cookies (definitely check out
Gideon's Bakehouse for the cookies). We are here and happy to help! Follow us on
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Magical memories,
Shonette