Rope Drop No Longer Pays Off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Overview

• Early waits at major rides spiked Friday, with Slinky Dog Dash around 140 minutes, Rise of the Resistance near 95, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway about 60.
• Large groups now queue before opening and move to the same few attractions, which removes the early edge rope drop once provided.
• Several closures have cut capacity, including Muppet*Vision 3D for a planned Monsters, Inc. area, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster for a Muppets retheme, and changes in Animation Courtyard.
• Trip planners now recommend Lightning Lane, Disney’s paid line-skip, or a later start to avoid the opening rush.
• Crowding pressure will likely persist during construction, which could make Lightning Lane return times harder to secure for late planners.