we are staying off site for the first time and driving to the parks each day, what time do you like to arrive if the park opens at 9 am, do they open right at 9 or a little early ?
Right at offical opening time,I would try to be at park at least 1/2 hour before offical opening time.That said some times I've seen them allow you in a little early and you can walk to where they have rope drop.I think they do this sometime to clear huge crowds from main entrance.