At this time during covid-19 and the fall season you do. Check out the website it has some awesome information! (Keep in mind they are closed Tuesdays and Thursdays at this time)
No but you need to go early they have been filling occupancy and not letting people in. They say its best even for season pass holders to make reservations
I don't believe you will need a reservation. I was not busy at all on a Sunday afternoon. The longest wait I saw was 15 mins.
We went at 5PM for Luminights 2020 and did not have reservations as the online ticket allotment was already sold out for that particular day. We were able to go to the gate and buy some of the remaining tickets, though.
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