teddy
07-03-2008, 11:44 PM
I have searched for the meaning and significance of "rope drop." I gather it is when the CMs let guests inside the park for the day. But what is this procedure, exactly? Is there a big velvet rope to the entrance of MK, and at the prescribed time, the CM opens it for all to enter? Or is it a rope in front of each ride so you can wander the park but just not ride anything? Do a lot of people attend? Why/why not? If a park opens at 9am, is that when the rope drop is? Seems logical but you never know...
Also, I am wondering how this advice on "arrive at park, return to hotel for lunch and nap, and then back to the park" thing works. If MK opens at 9am and my family typically eats lunch at 11-11:30am, does this mean I should figure 2 hours of touring in the morning? And what if my 15 month old typically naps from 1-4pm, then we get back to the park at 4:30pm, eat our usual 5:30pm dinner there, then tour more until the kids' typical 8pm bedtime? I realize it's our vacation and we are ready to be flexible, but I just want to be realistic. What is a good schedule for MK for a 5.5 yo who doesn't nap, 3.5 yo who does not nap, and 15 month old who naps in the afternoon?
One more thing I am wondering about (sorry to be so loooong), if I follow one of the touring plans in the Unofficial book, there doesn't seem to be time to explore MK. Since I have young kids, I want them to see Minnie's house, Mickey's house, etc... to peek into shops and marvel at all things Disney, to enjoy the atmosphere. The touring plans seem to get you to the rides in the most efficient way possible. Is there a way to combine the two - efficiency and pleasure - in just 2 days (while taking into account aforementioned napping schedule)?!?! Is this just unrealistic?
Many thanks, experts :)
Also, I am wondering how this advice on "arrive at park, return to hotel for lunch and nap, and then back to the park" thing works. If MK opens at 9am and my family typically eats lunch at 11-11:30am, does this mean I should figure 2 hours of touring in the morning? And what if my 15 month old typically naps from 1-4pm, then we get back to the park at 4:30pm, eat our usual 5:30pm dinner there, then tour more until the kids' typical 8pm bedtime? I realize it's our vacation and we are ready to be flexible, but I just want to be realistic. What is a good schedule for MK for a 5.5 yo who doesn't nap, 3.5 yo who does not nap, and 15 month old who naps in the afternoon?
One more thing I am wondering about (sorry to be so loooong), if I follow one of the touring plans in the Unofficial book, there doesn't seem to be time to explore MK. Since I have young kids, I want them to see Minnie's house, Mickey's house, etc... to peek into shops and marvel at all things Disney, to enjoy the atmosphere. The touring plans seem to get you to the rides in the most efficient way possible. Is there a way to combine the two - efficiency and pleasure - in just 2 days (while taking into account aforementioned napping schedule)?!?! Is this just unrealistic?
Many thanks, experts :)