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Disney Testing New Rope Drop Procedures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Early mornings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom could soon look a little different. Disney has begun testing a new rope drop procedure that gives day guests more room to spread out before the park officially opens, and it could make those first few minutes of the day feel much less crowded.
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Instead of holding non-resort guests in the Oasis, the area just inside the park entrance, Disney is now allowing them to enter Discovery Island before the official 8:00 a.m. opening. While the shops remain closed until the park opens, guests can take in the atmosphere, enjoy views of the Tree of Life, and even stop for early morning PhotoPass photos while they wait. Disney Resort hotel guests continue to receive Early Entry beginning at 7:30 a.m.
When it’s time for Early Entry, Disney has designated separate waiting areas throughout Discovery Island. Resort guests are verified by Cast Members before heading into the park through one of three access points leading toward Pandora – The World of Avatar, Expedition Everest, or the former DinoLand U.S.A. bridge. Non-resort guests wait at those locations until the park officially opens, creating a more organized flow into each land.
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Disney has confirmed this is currently just a test, and Cast Members say procedures could change from day to day while the company evaluates the new system. If it proves successful, the updated rope drop process could become a welcome improvement for guests by reducing congestion near the entrance while giving everyone a little more breathing room before the adventure begins.
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