Tram Start Time

[RedHotMama]

What is the earliest you can go through security at Mickey and Friends and what time does the first tram leave?
We're really hoping to touch or see the rope at rope drop. We'll be walking in off of Walnut near Mickey and Friends. We know we are at a disadvantage compared to those coming in from Harbor.
Would it be a good idea to walk into the parking garage before 7am and go through security there as soon as they let us? Then take the tram in? Or would it be faster to be one of the first at security at Downtown Disney and walk through? The tram certainly moves faster than walking, but how long would we be sitting and waiting for it to fill up before it leaves?

 

[RedHotMama]

We'll be there for both weekdays and weekends in early May if it makes a difference.

 

[LKing]

Other than the path/ramp that goes from the old ESPN building, I don't believe there is a way to walk and gain access to the structure, security, or trams. Your best bet is to go through DTD security.

 

[RedHotMama]

Other than the path/ramp that goes from the old ESPN building, I don't believe there is a way to walk and gain access to the structure, security, or trams. Your best bet is to go through DTD security.

The stairway that goes up to the bridge that leads to the 2nd level of the garage looks like it's about the same distance from Walnut as the Downtown security entrance. So that's why I was starting to think it may be a good option. I just don't know if the tram leaves right at 7 or if you have to wait a while.