Rope Drop

What is a rope drop?

The time an amusement park opens

Rope drop is the official opening time of an amusement park, especially at Disney theme parks. The term comes from the traditional practice of holding guests behind a rope or barrier before the park opens, then "dropping" the rope to allow entry. Although many modern parks no longer use an actual rope, the term has persisted as a common phrase among parkgoers.

Theme park enthusiasts, bloggers, and vacation planners widely use the term when planning to arrive early and maximize their time in the park. "Rope dropping" a park often involves arriving well before opening time to be among the first in line for popular attractions, which typically have shorter wait times early in the day. It's a strategy worth trying if you want to experience more rides and fewer crowds.

Example

What time are we heading to Magic Kingdom tomorrow?
I was thinking we get there by 7:30 so we can rope drop. That way, we can hit Space Mountain before the lines get crazy
Got it—early start it is!
Rope drop post on Reddit
Rope drop post on Reddit

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Updated May 23, 2025

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