IG rope drop procedures for 9:00 a.m. opening at Epcot?

[SFMommy]

Just wondering what the IG entrance is like now that the Skyliner is operating? We will be walking from The Swan on the Friday after Thanksgiving for a 9:00 a.m. opening. We would like to ride Soarin' first. What are the RD procedures like at Epcot when entering through the IG? What time will we be let in and where will we be held?

What are your thoughts on a good time to leave The Swan to be at the front of the crowds heading to Soarin'?

Thanks!

 

[holden]

Good question. I can't speak to the Skyliner crowds, but I'd leave your room by 7:45am. You'll have a 15 minute or so walk to the gate, wait in line to tap into the park and then another 15 minute or so walk to Soarin.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

We were held until basically 9 AM right at the bridge that leads to France. I think they let us through the turnstiles at maybe 840-845. Definitely behind the Future World crowd for Soarin’, but it wasn’t a huge deal. I’m not sure how much it would impact Test Track.