Disney's Hollywood Studios Rope Drop Strategy Shifts with New In-Park Checkpoints
Hollywood Studios is the busiest park at Walt Disney World, but a well-executed Early Entry and rope drop can help visitors navigate headliners like Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land with ease.
The author of the Disney Tourist Blog recounts their own experience with an efficient morning at Hollywood Studios, which involved staying at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and scoring a coveted room near the Skyliner station. This allowed them to take advantage of Early Entry, which grants resort guests access to the park an hour before regular rope drop.
The author notes that crowd levels were 7/10 on this particular day, making it one of the busiest days of the month. However, they were still able to beat the crowds by heading straight for Sunset Boulevard and riding Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, which has become a breakout hit since its reimagining.
The author praises the new system of in-park checkpoints for resort guests participating in Early Entry, which allows them to enter the park without waiting in line at the main entrance. However, they also note that this change introduces a bit more chaos to the entry experience, particularly when it comes to getting to popular attractions like Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land.