In this second episode of The Case For with Chris Cox, the gavel drops on one of the earliest theme park traditions. Rope dropping: brilliant strategy or brutal wake-up call? Chris Cox and Len Testa make their cases while Judge Jim Hill listens for signs of sleep deprivation and theme park strategy gone too far.

What’s on trial this week:


The origins of rope dropping and why the ropes are mostly symbolic these days

How jet lag gives UK visitors a secret advantage

Whether staying at a Disney resort is now a requirement to rope drop effectively

First-family perks, empty Main Streets, and cinnamon rolls the size of your face

Why reverse jet lag might make “closing the park” the new rope drop

TouringPlans data on who actually does rope drop and what the stats say

Pro tips for maximizing your early hours and what not to rope drop


Have you set an alarm for 5 a.m. to ride Rise of the Resistance? Or are you happy to sleep in and skip the stampede? We want to hear from you. Weigh in with your verdict on social media and let us know which side you're on.



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Chris Cox – https://www.magiccox.com

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Len Testa – https://www.touringplans.com

Instagram - @len.testa

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Jim Hill – https://jimhillmedia.com

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