The past few times we have gotten to MK for regular opening were in last Dec & Aug. I dont know if things have changed but those times, we were let through the turnstiles about 15 minutes in advance, but only into that first little area infront of the train station. After the opening show, which lasted about 10 minutes, we were let into the park, up Main St and as far as the ropes to the lands. At opening time exactly, there was an announcement made and once it was over, the CMs dropped the ropes.