Rope drop question...

[Homer fan]

my family and I want to do rope drop on Tuesday. MK opens at 9, what time should we be there? When does it actually begin?

 

[Herdman]

I believe the pre-show with Mickey and his friends arriving by train starts around 8:45 - 8:50. I would recommend being there by around 8:30 based on past experience, earlier if you want to be near the front of the rope drop line. It's been 3 years since we've been to WDW so if anyone knows of a different opening please let us know.

 

[epcotisbest]

Yeah, get there about 30 minutes before posted opening time. Snap some pics, just enjoy the morning and enjoy the show.

 

[MickeyMomV]

I would be at the bus stop at 7:45 or so if you are staying on property and taking the buses around. For us that is the more important thing to plan as you never know how many people will be waiting for the bus or when exactly the bus will be there.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

I would be at the bus stop at 7:45 or so if you are staying on property and taking the buses around. For us that is the more important thing to plan as you never know how many people will be waiting for the bus or when exactly the bus will be there.

Ask at your resort front desk - they'll tell you what time the first bus arrives

 

[MickeyMomV]

For MK they start really early so its not a question of the first bus. It's just making sure there is room to get on and if you miss one you might have 15-20 minutes before the next one. Over the last few trips, with the parks getting busier and busier, we have found the lines for the bus first thing in the morning can be a little longer that they used to be.

 

[bethymouse]

I would almost get there an hour ahead of time to get a good position to see the "Welcome" show and snap some good pictures or a video. So... if park opens at 9, try to get there before 8. It's worth waiting for at least once, and hey... you never know when you might get picked for the special family to open the park!

 

[WondersOfLife]

I'm writing these notes down as well for my trip in July.... Might get there TWO hours early. Cuz. July.

 

[allisonmomofthree]

great advice , thanks for asking about this

 

[patch553]

It's a great start to your day,we aim to arrive about 30 mins before park opening, hope you all enjoy it

 

[Bryan Slater]

All great advice and agree with them. Get there early and ask your resort their opinions also.