The 100-Minute Choice You Must Make at Rope Drop in Magic Kingdom

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We’re gonna cut right to the chase: waking up and getting to Magic Kingdom early is essential if you want to avoid long lines for Disney’s most popular rides. But here’s the thing — even if you decide to rope-drop the park (this just means you’re among the first people through the gates when the park opens, giving you a better shot at being first in line), you’re still liable to end up in a long line.