Originally Posted By blueberry Okay I'm confused...is Main Street open earlier than the park?...am I able to 'stroll', 'eat' and 'shop' my way down Main Street while waiting for the park to open?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros On days when there isn't an early entry for the hotel guests, Main Street opens 30 minutes earlier than the rest of the park. There is then a rope drop at the end of MS where people make a mad dash into the park. On days when they do it, the rope drop is at the time that they publicize the opening, and MS opens before that. I'm not sure where you can find out the days that are early entry, but I assume that would help to know.
Originally Posted By karlg My understanding is that Early Entry is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays.
Originally Posted By blueberry Thanks!!...FerretAfros and karlq: I've read other helpful posts written by the 2 of you...you've both been wonderful with all the information you're willing to share...maybe part of Disney being 'the happiest place on earth' is because of people like you...thanks again
Originally Posted By ralfrick Unless things have changed, they do not let people in 30 minutes early if the park opens at 8, but will if it opens later. The lines for rides build slower when they DON'T have a rope drop. Cheers.
