Calling Disney Experts....

[Dreamer2012]

My friend is going to be there the week BEFORE 7 Dwarf's Mine Train opens! What do you think her chances are of riding it? I'm thinking possibly a "soft" opening? Is there any precedence for this happening? Thoughts?

 

[MonorailCentral]

How does "maybe" sound? It probably will have soft opens by then, but when that happens, it may close or open at any time. It might open for an hour. Might open for a few. You never knew. Chances are not bad, but don't let her get too hyped up about it. If she gets to ride...bonus!

 

[luisov]

I think her best chance is to ask CM's if the ride is already open, and they might give your friend a hint Also, she should keep an eye on the ride just in case.

But yeah, if she's not a regular visitor she should enjoy her day with or without 7 Dwarf's, and if at some point she's able to ride the attraction, then great for her, but if she isn't, at least she won't regret spending her entire day in front of the roller coaster just to see whether she's able to ride it or not.

 

[Wendybird55]

It's a possibility...we were in Disney just prior to official opening of Everest and there were times it was opened to ride. The times were random and limited but DH got to ride it twice I believe before it "officially" opened (I couldn't because I was pregnant at time). So there is a chance...basically it's a "being at the right place at right time" type of situation. You may be able to get some info from a CM if it will be opened the day you're there...but it's hard to tell.