This guide provides updated strategies for visiting Magic Kingdom during Early Entry and regular rope drop times. It covers changes to park operations, including ride openings and closures that affect morning planning. The authors have tested multiple approaches over several years to create seven different step-by-step plans for visitors. These plans range from traditional methods to more aggressive options depending on guest preferences and Lightning Lane usage. Key attractions like TRON Lightcycle Run and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train are prioritized based on current availability and wait times. The guide also emphasizes balancing ride completion with enjoying the atmosphere of an early morning park visit.
Key Points:
- Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is now available to Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, but not every attraction in both lands.
- TRON Lightcycle Run is officially open until official park opening, though guests often see it open during Early Entry about 90% of the time since last August.
- The start time for Early Entry attractions remains at 8:30 am or 7:30 am on select mornings, allowing ~30 minutes to pre-load into queues.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin have reopened, making Frontierland a fan-favorite starting point again.
- The ratio of guests heading to Tomorrowland versus Fantasyland during Early Entry has shifted from 90/10 to approximately 75/25 in favor of Tomorrowland.