Daring Daughterhood

If you’ve looked into Disney planning at all, you’ve probably heard it over and over again: “Get there for rope drop.”   “Arrive before park opening.”   “Early mornings are the key.” And we… didn’t do that. Not once. Our earliest start was around 10am, and some days we didn’t even arrive until 11am or midday—usually after a proper breakfast. And honestly? It worked perfectly for our family. Why We Skipped Rope Drop We were travelling as a family of 6, with four kids—and the idea of getting everyone up, ready, fed, and out the door for early park opening just didn’t feel realistic (or enjoyable). Instead, we chose: - Slower mornings   - Proper breakfasts   - A more relaxed start to the day   And that alone made the whole trip feel less stressful. Mornings That Actually Felt Like a Holiday No alarms at 6am.   No dragging tired kids out of bed.   No rushing to beat crowds. Instead, our mornings looked like: - Getting up ...