Epcot Rope Drop - Intl Gateway or Front Entrance

[Elke1234]

I think someone asked this question within another thread, but I did not see a response. Thanks for your help.

 

[erionm]

Both open at the same time. The IG is smaller in area so it can get crowded more quickly.

 

[Robo]

Rule of thumb:
If you are near the IG, enter via the IG.
If you are near the front gate, enter via the front gate.

 

[Chernabob]

Others can jump in, but it depends on your plans, what attraction you want to prioritize. As I understand things, IG potentially puts you at a disadvantage for front-of-park attractions like TT, Soarin'.

Anybody know if that's still the case? That was the case early summer.

 

[KristaZ]

IG puts you at a definite disadvantage for TT. For Soairn' it's an okay option - but people from the front will still beat you there. My husband and I move quickly and are usually the front of the pack from IG when we're there, and still can't make TT with a decent wait (usually at least an hour any time we've tried). Soarin' we've waited maybe 15-20 minutes as the first people from IG to make it there. Frozen is usually the best bet from IG - we've pretty much routinely been the first ones on the ride any time we've tried that one.

 

[stinkpickle]

Yep, if your rope drop goal is Frozen, do IG. If it's TT, do the front gate.

 

[julie-o]

We rope dropped Frozen in June. Walked from IG past France, Italy, etc and it was so quiet and lovely. The crowd heading toward soarin and TT was pretty huge