Our first and only full day at MK is Aug 30th, the hours state there is an event 7:45-9. I am assuming early morning magic event. Will they still have the welcome show? It's super important to us. I like MK to be our first full day, but will it be super crowded at rope drop with the event??
EMM: MK Welcome Show plays only for regular park opening.
AM EMH: MK Welcome Show plays only for AM EMH opening.
REGULAR Park Day: MK Welcome Show plays for regular park opening.
MK Welcome Show begins approx. 20 min. before the posted opening time.
Also, it's important to note that there are several "versions" of the MK Welcome Show.
One (the most complete full version) offers singers and dancers and the steam train and the Family of the Day and the Disney characters.
But, some offer not all of those features, and some (the shortest version) offers NONE of those features and is simply an audio recording welcoming guests to the MK.
Although it is most often that the full version will be shown...
there is no way to know in advance which version will be performed.
Best to not "discuss" the opening with your group (especially young kids) in advance,
just in case you get a smaller version of the show.