Child “Nearly Trampled” During Disney World Rope Drop: “Magic Kingdom is a Different Beast”

Any Disney Fanatic can tell you that a rope drop at Magic Kingdom is intense. If you’re not careful, you can find yourself

The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are two of the most magical places on the planet to enjoy a Disney vacation. Both Disney Resorts are home to incredible theme parks that have fans flocking to them for the various entertainment offerings they are home to.

From rides and attractions like Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Walt Disney World Railroad, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom to shows like “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, there’s certainly a lot for any Disney Fanatic to enjoy.

Crowds at Walt Disney World

Any fan who has been to the parks knows how crowded they can get, especially in recent years. It seems that post-pandemic, guests have dearly missed having their Disney experience and are coming back in droves.

Crowds themselves can be manageable, but the implication of a large number of people is that wait times for rides and attractions shoot up massively. Main attractions like Main Street, U.S.A., are filled with people.

One of the ways fans have chosen to combat this over the years is to go to the parks early, and many enjoy the experience of arriving at a Disney Park early enough for rope drop.

Rope Drop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Rope drop is common parlance in the Disney community for when a Disney theme park (or part of one) opens for the day. While not always seen in the parks today, historically, often Disney would drape ropes across the parks when they were closed; Guests can still see a physical rope dropping occasionally in some parts of the parks, depending on safety protocols.

However, recently, one guest shared a terrifying experience of rope drop at Magic Kingdom:

Were towards the front with a stroller and our two little ones. The moment they gave the all clear to rush to 7DMT, it was a mad house like nothing we’ve seen before. People were pushing, shoving, using elbows, knocking strollers, etc. Someone stepped on the back of my kids shoe and it came off causing him to fall down and he was literally nearly trampled from people pushing behind.

Even a Cast Member commented on the post, sharing, that rope drop was “nerve-wracking to watch.”

They continued, “People are sprinting to a ride and putting themselves and those around them at risk of getting hurt. It’s just a theme park ride. I promise the wait time will not significantly increase if you’re fiftieth in line vs first.”

It’s important for all Disney Fanatics to remember to be safe and considerate of other guests—rope drop is certainly an exciting time, but it doesn’t come at the expense of safety.

Have you ever experienced a Magic Kingdom rope drop? Tell us about it in the comments below!