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The ONE Disney World Rule It’s ALWAYS Okay To BREAK

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Sometimes, a vacation to Disney World does not always feel like a vacation. 

Welcome to Disney World!

There is so much to see and do around the resort that you may feel exhausted. Plus, you have to worry about Advance Dining Reservations, transportation, Lightning Lane selections, and so much more. While it can feel like you have to follow all the unspoken Disney World rules, we are here to tell you that it is more than okay to relax as we always break this one Disney World rule, and we are giving you the go-ahead to break it too!

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The One Restaurant You Need to Rope Drop in EPCOT

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For most people, rope-dropping a Disney World park means making a beeline for a popular ride. But in EPCOT, we’ve got a surprising spot at the top of our priority list!

France Pavilion

In Disney terminology “rope-dropping” means being at the park right when it opens. Usually, guests at the park for rope drop will use this time to head straight for one of the most popular rides, with the hope of getting in line before the wait times climb super high. But hear us out — in EPCOT, there’s a restaurant you might want to rope drop instead of an attraction!

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4 Unfortunate Things That Happen Every Time We Wake Up Early in Disney World

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Rope dropping is an art at Disney World!

Rope dropping can be really popular!

The term rope drop can mean different things for different people, but typically, rope dropping is when you are in the park, past the turnstiles, BEFORE the park opens. Usually, people arrive about an hour prior to park open to ensure that they are at the rope in front of each of the lands. Believe it or not, at some parks there is a physical rope that keeps you from going into parts of the parks where the attractions are. This rope is then dropped when the park opens. Unfortunately, even the pros make rope drop mistakes, and these are four unfortunate things that always happen to us when we rope drop!

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The Meal You Have to SKIP to Have a Good Day in Disney World

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You have SO many options when it comes to planning out your day in Walt Disney World.

Cinderella Castle at Disney World

Will you go to THIS restaurant for breakfast before heading to THAT park and riding that OTHER ride and picking up the LATEST souvenir? It’s enough to make your head spin. And on top of all that, will you rope drop too? Let’s take a beat, de-stress, and work on the plan together. We’ve got a pro tip for you. Here it is: When you want to have a good day in Walt Disney World, there’s a meal you HAVE to skip. Let’s talk about it!
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The One Thing You Need to Know Before You Rope Drop Animal Kingdom

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While visiting Disney World, it can seem nearly impossible to experience all the rides and attractions within a week-long visit or less.

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Lines for several fan-favorite attractions can quite literally be HOURS long, and Disney’s skip-the-line service, Genie+, doesn’t always fit everybody’s budget. We typically recommend rope dropping each of the Disney World parks to hit those super popular attractions early in the day. Rope dropping is when you show up to the parks as soon as they’re open in order to be among the first people on a ride or attraction. This “hack” allows you a shorter wait in most cases, so that you aren’t spending your whole day waiting in line. While we totally recommend this trick for people visiting three of the Disney World parks, there’s one park that makes us feel a little hesitant when recommending the rope drop strategy.

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