Rope-drops and EMHs

[Bozza]

When a Disney park has an Extra Magic Hour for on-site guests, is there a formal rope-drop at the early time, or the official time or both?

I'm really not sure I've ever seen one of these so want to make sure we catch them this time round...

 

[Robo]

When a Disney park has an Extra Magic Hour for on-site guests, is there a formal rope-drop at the early time, or the official time or both?

I'm really not sure I've ever seen one of these so want to make sure we catch them this time round...

On EMH mornings, it is given ONLY for the early EMH guests.

The ceremonies are not ALWAYS given, but I can't figure any "schedule" to them, and I have seen them many times.

 

[SqueakyMouse]

I haven't seen a formal rope drop in close to 2 years. On each trip since, guests have just been held at the gate.

 

[mom2minniemouse]

We were at MGM two days ago for EMH and there was, indeed, a rope drop. DD7 got a big "congratulations" button pin from one of the cast members working our side of the rope. It was kinda cool. Not sure if that is what you're talking about as a "ceremony," though.

 

[Robo]

Not sure if that is what you're talking about as a "ceremony," though.

The two "big" rope drop "cememonies/shows" are now at MK and DAK.
Both are performed during EMH mornings.
Both shows feature the characters with "speaking roles".
MK: at the trains station (with singing and dancing).
DAK: after your cross the bridge from the "Oasis" (no singing).

Epcot allows guests to "re-group" near Innoventions and CMs "hold" them until scheduled open time, then allow folks to go either way towards Soarin' or Test Track/Mission Space.

MGM allows guests to "re-group" near the Call-Board.
There is a very breif recorded announcement (that "sticks it" to Universal Studios without directly saying so) and then everyone turns RIGHT, and walks quickly to ToT and/or RnRC.

At MK, if you have attended Cindy's Royal Breakfast early, they do have a rope to hold you from FL until "opening time".

At Epcot's International Gateway, there are reports of holding guests at a rope near the UK.