IOA: rides open at 9

[bkline]

Last year, only certain rides or areas were open for the first hour in the park. Does anyone know which areas/rides are open when the park first opens up.

 

[Witchiepoo]

Depending on season, the areas of the park that are open at 9 am are Marvel Super Hero Island and Suess Landing. During slower periods, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon, and the Lost Continent may not open until 10 am. During busy periods, all of the park can be open at 9 am, with staggered openings for some attractions and shows. The first Sinbad show, for example, usually does not start until around 11 am.

 

[robvia]

Agree. During the busy season, you do Hulk front row, Dr Doom, Spiderman, get an express pass for Hulk at noon, and then keep going.

In the off season, you do the same thing, but hang out and ride Hulk a few more times. Then you queue up at the fence leading to the Lost Continent, and run to Dueling Dragons when they open the bridge. If you're fast enough, you can get a front seat ride in a coaster by yourself. I've done it once, and it was fun to ride a totally silent train. Nothing but that B&M Roaaarrrrrr to start the day.