Originally Posted By AZDLDad On EE and non-EE days which gates typically open first? How does rope drop work again? Time to be in line for, etc.?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Rope drop is when the literally drop a velvet rope from across the end of Main Street and let everyone into the park. Typically, the gates open earlier than the park. The stores on Main Street are open, and you can walk as far down at Coke Corner and the Photo Shop, where the rope is placed. At the designated park opening time, the drop the rope and allow people full access to the park.
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I've always heard gate 13 is the fastest and it seems to be true.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad I was reading another post, where some start getting in line 1.5hr prior to gate opening time to be first in line at the turnstiles.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 AZDLDad, re post #5, maybe it was a thread about the Pirates Premiere and people were wanting to get a good spot on Main Street on that day? I don't know the answer to your first question as we are typically sound asleep at that time
Originally Posted By AZDLDad >>Hi tinksfrnd, we just came back from 5 days at DL & chose Tuesday as our Early Entry day. We stayed at Carousel inn on Harbor. We lined up around 6:30 am & were the 1st in our line to get in at 7am<< Ok, Ok they were in line licking their chops 30min prior on an EE entry day, 1.5 earlier than regular park opening. My mistake.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy Thanks for asking this question AZDLDad, I was thinking about this too. I remembered reading it somewhere else.