Hey there, hi there, ho there Morgan! Welcome to planDisney, thanks for stopping by with your question. I'm thrilled to help! Looks like you're gearing up for a trip to
Walt Disney World Resort. I'm sure you are counting down the days until you're at the Most Magical Place On Earth!
To make it to your 8:35 AM reservation at
Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, you should plan to leave Disney's Beach Club Resort by 7:30 AM. This allows enough time for transportation, security screening, and walking through the park, as well as taking some photos when the park is less busy.
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Disney buses from Beach Club to Magic Kingdom typically begin running around an hour before a theme park’s opening time. If you prefer to drive, keep in mind that you'll need to park at the Transportation and Ticket Center and then take the monorail or ferry to Magic Kingdom, which adds time. Alternatively, rideshare services can drop you off at the Contemporary Resort, and from there, it's a short walk to the park entrance. You could also consider using
Disney's Minnie Van Service, connected by Lyft. This is the only rideshare option that will drop you to the parks entrance.
When you arrive at Magic Kingdom, show your reservation confirmation to the Cast Members, and they will let you into the park before the official opening time. It has been my experience that guests with early dining reservations are typically allowed entry as early as 7:45 AM, giving you some time to capture beautiful photos on Main Street or in front of Cinderella Castle while the park is still quiet.
Morgan, I hope you find this information helpful as you prepare for an exciting visit to Walt Disney World Resort! Thank you again for visiting planDisney. Have a magical day!
Kay