Rope Drop celebration question

[Atrain13]

I just have a quick question about rope drop at MK, well 2 I guess.

First, and most important, I know they're closing the trains for a while in January. Will they still do the traditional rope drop if the trains are closed, or is it a different train that does the rope drop?

Second, has anyone been the guest family to ride on the train? How would you even get selected to do that?

 

[Robo]

I just have a quick question about rope drop at MK, well 2 I guess.

First, and most important, I know they're closing the trains for a while in January.
1. Will they still do the traditional rope drop if the trains are closed, or
2. is it a different train that does the rope drop?

3. Second, has anyone been the guest family to ride on the train? How would you even get selected to do that?

1. A "version" of it, yes.
2. Nope. When the trains are in refurb, no trains run.
3. Many here have. 110% luck, coupled with arriving very early.
Wear bright Disney outfits, and chat excitedly with the CMs.

 

[Tomh]

Yup, still an opening show / rope drop, just done a little differently without the train.

Nope, same train tracks / trains are used for both guests, and the opening show, just a different car for the opening show.

I have not been family of the day, but my understanding is that arriving SUPER early is a key component, then just being lucky

 

[Atrain13]

Thank you for the answers!