Beginning next week, Disney's Animal Kingdom will be testing a new arrival experience at park opening.
On non-Extra Magic Hour days, guests will be able to enter The Oasis area of the park 30 minutes before the rest of the park officially opens - typically at 9am.
The park frequently has long backups of guests at the turnstiles before opening, and allowing guests to enter through the turnstiles before the park opens should help to stagger arrivals and reduce congestion. The early entry will also allow guests to plan their day with Cast Member assistance, and make any lat minute FastPass+ selections.
No attractions will be open, and guests will be limited to just The Oasis area at the front of the park.
The test is expected to run through to the end of July 2015.
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