Is there a "rope drop" at SeaWorld Orlando?

[bull2saintleo]

Im going to SWO this weekend and will be there very early to get on Antarctica first thing. Can anyone shed some light as to if there is a time in the morning that the park opens the gates and if they have a rope drop.

If so, where is the best place to wait for the drop to get to Antarctica.

 

[luvallprincesses]

They didn't even open the parking booths until 8:40 am when we were there a couple weeks ago! (It surely isn't Disney!) The star spangled banner began playing as we walked toward the turnstyles at about 8:50. We did go through the park turnstyles before opening at 9 am, and the first area of shops is opened for roaming. There seemed to be a line that no one could cross until 9. Head left after the turnstyles to get to Antarctica first. Then there are signs. No rope drop ceremony. A nice, calm opening.