Hi, Andrew! Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I'm not normally a morning person, but that certainly changes when I visit the
Walt Disney World Resort. I like to start my days at the
theme parks bright and early when the crowds are at their lowest. It's amazing how many
attractions you can experience during those early morning hours!
In my experience, Cast Members typically start letting guests through the
Magic Kingdom Park gates with their regular
theme park tickets earlier than the advertised park opening time. Unless they have a pre-park opening breakfast
reservation, guests are not allowed past the
Cinderella Castle hub area until the park officially opens for the day. However, many of the
shops along Main Street, U.S.A. will be open at this time, so it's a great opportunity to look for that perfect souvenir to treasure for yEARs to come.
Wishing you a magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Samantha