If youâre a fan of visiting Walt Disney World, then youâve probably heard of something called âRope-dropping.â While itâs a great strategy for those who want to see and do everything, itâs certainly not for everyone.
Unfortunately, rope-dropping is slightly more intensive than most vacation practices, and finding out itâs not for you through trial and error can be painful and exhausting. So, here are three signs that rope-dropping may not be for you and what to do instead!
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1. Youâre Not An Early Bird
Rope-dropping involves waking up well before the Parks open and making your way to the entrance gates. That means waking up super early and taking advantage of Disney transportation (busses, Skyliners, boats, etc.) to make it to the gates 45 minutes before they open. Or before the metaphorical rope drops.
If you get there early enough, youâll be among the first Guests entering the theme park, and youâll have a better chance of experiencing the best rides before the lines get crazy long.
Instead, consider entering the Disney Park later in the day and staying until closing time. By then, much of the morning and afternoon crowds have already left, giving you a better chance to check off your must-see list without exhausting yourself.
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2. Youâre Staying Off-Property
Even if youâre an early bird, it may not matter if youâre not staying on Walt Disney World property.
Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel can check into the Disney Park theyâre visiting earlier than those staying at a non-Disney Resort hotel.
That means that even if you get up early, check-in, and arrive at the gates, youâll still have to wait for the Disney Park to officially open before you can enter. At that point, it may not be worth it to rope drop! Instead, it may be better to get the extra rest and arrive right as the Disney Park opens (instead of arriving 45 minutes beforehand).
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3. Youâre Not Interested In Experiencing the Biggest Attractions
One of the biggest reasons Guests rope drop Disney Parks is to experience the most popular attractions before the lines get too long. If you donât mind waiting in lines or are not particularly interested in experiencing the most popular attractions, it may not be worth going through the trouble of rope-dropping.
Instead, focus on the live entertainment, the less popular attractions, the shopping, and of course, the delicious food!
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Rope-dropping isnât for everyone, and thatâs totally okay! If this hectic practice isnât for you, it doesnât make you any less of a Disney fan. Take the Disney day at your own pace, and youâre sure to have the best possible time during your visit!