Rope Drop at Disney: Worth It or Way Too Early? (Ep. 2)

In this second episode of The Case For with Chris Cox, the gavel drops on one of the earliest theme park traditions. Rope dropping: brilliant strategy or brutal wake-up call? Chris Cox and Len Testa make their cases while Judge Jim Hill listens for signs of sleep deprivation and theme park strategy gone too far.

What’s on trial this week:

• The origins of rope dropping and why the ropes are mostly symbolic these days
• How jet lag gives UK visitors a secret advantage
• Whether staying at a Disney resort is now a requirement to rope drop effectively
• First-family perks, empty Main Streets, and cinnamon rolls the size of your face
• Why reverse jet lag might make “closing the park” the new rope drop
• TouringPlans data on who actually does rope drop and what the stats say
• Pro tips for maximizing your early hours and what not to rope drop

Have you set an alarm for 5 a.m. to ride Rise of the Resistance? Or are you happy to sleep in and skip the stampede? We want to hear from you. Weigh in with your verdict on social media and let us know which side you're on.

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• Chris Cox – https://www.magiccox.com
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• Twitter/X - @bigcox

• Len Testa – https://www.touringplans.com
• Instagram - @len.testa
• BlueSky - lentesta.bsky.social

• Jim Hill – https://jimhillmedia.com
• Instagram - @jimhillmedia
• Twitter/X - @jimhillmedia
  

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