We went there last week and were meeting up with two groups of friends. The friends who were staying on site got there at about 9:20 (opening was 10 am) and they were allowed to go in to a certain point. At 10 the rope was dropped and she was able to get us all chairs in the tot area. The other freind got there about 10 to 10 and had to wait outside to get in, we got there at 10 and had to wait in line to swipe our ticket and there were just a few chairs left in a stack to take. I would say get there early if you want to guarantee a good spot. If you just want to have a chair or two and are not particular about where you could probably get there a bit later but still close to or at opening time. HTH