We'll be there bright and early!!
The reason people are mentioning arriving a little early is because there has been in the past a little "preshow" where the stormtroopers come out and do a little skit for the crowd....it's funny and we won't miss it.
The parade was at 11am last year, and I believe some CM's on here have confirmed that it will be at the same time again this year.
The gates will open at 9am. We'll probably be there by 8:15 or 8:30...We haven't been to the opening weekend before, so things may be very busy!!
Last year, during the second weekend, they opened the gates about 10 minutes early, but we were stopped again around Starring Rolls Cafe. This helped the people that were standing in line for the celebrity signings to get their fastpasses.
Hope you have a great time!!