What to do at rope drop at MK when you don't need to rush to a ride?

[audrey13]

For our upcoming trip at the end of March, we have an 8:20 reservation at BOG and we have FPs for 7DMT and PP. We aren't interested in any of the other big rides like Space, Splash or BTMRR (my daughter doesn't like them). Since we don't need to rush to a ride line right at park opening and we will already be back in Fantasyland, what are some other fun options that only happen at rope drop (like neat character interactions - for example, does Alice still pick a child to ride the first tea cups ride with her)?

 

[disneydreamer1980]

You could always take advantage of the lower crowds to get nice pictures. Not sure how riding with Alice works, never experienced that but I would still take advantage of this time to get on rides with short lines. You don’t have to do the big rides. That’s the biggest perk of getting there so early.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

Count how many kids trip from running and get up crying or watch the stroller wars

 

[DCLPrincess]

I've seen Lady Tremaine and the step sisters ride the carousel on more than one occasion at RD.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Not sure if they do anything special but being the first in line to meet the princesses for the day could be fun for your daughter

 

[Ensusieasm]

I was the only one riding the carousel at rope drop after breakfast at BoG a couple weeks ago. I also have seen a few odd photo shoots with Mickey, Minnie, stepsisters, for ads and promotions etc.

 

[Nancyg56]

If it was me, I would walk to PP and go through the SB queue. It is fun and you miss it with a FP.

 

[audrey13]

I've seen Lady Tremaine and the step sisters ride the carousel on more than one occasion at RD.

Oh, right, I remember hearing about this. That would be fun.

If it was me, I would walk to PP and go through the SB queue. It is fun and you miss it with a FP.

Is there a new queue for PP? We haven't been back in a few years.

 

[MooseBucks]

If it was me, I would walk to PP and go through the SB queue. It is fun and you miss it with a FP.

This! It’s super fun you can also do some of the popular but not insanely popular rides like Pooh, dumbo, and belle

 

[pitpat]

Ride the Main Street Vehicles and watch the Trolley Show.

 

[Tomh]

Pooh, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Tomorrowland Speedway all get significant lines later in the day. Any of them wouldn't be a bad choice early in the morning.

If those aren't on your to do list, then I would probably had back to Main Street, see the Trolley Show, ride the Main Street Vehicles (quite a fun ride actually, we've ridden on several of them now) and just enjoy the atmosphere a bit.

 

[monkyby87]

Ride the Main Street Vehicles and watch the Trolley Show.

I second this. It's easy to miss amongst the crowds that are rushing by but are a really neat feature. Enjoy them before Disney decides to take them away...

 

[Searc]

Pooh, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Tomorrowland Speedway all get significant lines later in the day. Any of them wouldn't be a bad choice early in the morning.

If those aren't on your to do list, then I would probably had back to Main Street, see the Trolley Show, ride the Main Street Vehicles (quite a fun ride actually, we've ridden on several of them now) and just enjoy the atmosphere a bit.

Will Tomorrowland Speedway be reopened by the end of March?

 

[Belleandtinker]

Ride the Main Street Vehicles and watch the Trolley Show.

We did this once and loved it.

Near the front you should find Mickey and the crew for pictures.

Ride - Peter Pan

Pictures - lots of opportunity

 

[Tomh]

Will Tomorrowland Speedway be reopened by the end of March?

Oh snap, that is a great question . . .. and I honestly don't have a clue.

 

[L_MD]

If I'm not in a rush, I'm all about getting a coffee and watching the Trolley Show and catching an early Dapper Dans performance. Such a relaxing way to start a day at MK!

 

[evlaina]

I would check in for breakfast at 8am even though your res isn't till 8:20 - they'll take you. After you're done eating I would head straight to the new Mickey & Minnie Greet at Town Square.

 

[Harambe]

Since I don't do the big rides, when we do early morning at MK I go shopping on Main Street. I can actually BROWSE! Even the shop workers seem relaxed and attentive. If you are staying at a disney resort and can have your purchases sent back to your resort, it is a great time to shop without the crowds.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Will Tomorrowland Speedway be reopened by the end of March?

Looking like May before it's open.

 

[Brett Wyman]

Not sure if they do anything special but being the first in line to meet the princesses for the day could be fun for your daughter

That's my suggestion as well if your daughter likes princesses and wants to do the meet and greets that you don't have FPs for. Do Cinderella first as her line gets longer and then do Rapunzel right after. Or you could do the Mickey/Tinkerbell combo at the front of the park.