We have APs . They and the Halloween tickets were scanned when we went in about 3 p.m. We got our wristbands and candy bags at a table before we went through the tunnel. It's the wristbands that are important. That's what is looked for later in the evening. As long as you have a wristband (if that's what they are using this year) you shouldn't have to go back. - cinderelli  325.7 #496 1:41PM

Oh yeah, I think I remember someone saying you could arrive three hours early. Was 3 p.m within that window? - Sheilamo  318.2 #531 6:24PM

Last year guests who were there earlier in the day were able to pick up their wristbands at Plaza Pavilion later in the day. Not sure what they'll do this year since that's closed. - disney42dude(CM)  521.7 #223 6:31PM

The tickets says that entry may begin at 4, I don't know if they give the wrist bands starting then - bigben1138  310.2 #559 6:54PM

Cool, thanks for the info, you guys! I guess I'll just ask when I get there if I can pick up my wrist band from inside the park. - Sheilamo  318.2 #531 11:23PM