When visiting Disney World we always arrive 30 to 45 minutes before published opening time. They have a welcome show and countdown. The park is open well before the published time.
Does BGW open early, before their published opening time?
Yes, the parking gates open about 8:30 I think, and they let you in the park around 9:15, but dont expect any shows. Also only england and scotland are open at that time, everything else doesnt open till 10:30-11:30.
That depends on the day... usually, England/ Scotland open at 9:15 or 9:30 Everything else USUALLY opens at 10 with the exception of Germany opening at 11... SOMETIMES Festa and Italy open at 10:30
If you plan to be at the toll booth at 9:00-9:15, you'll be fine. Tolls are always open by 9, England (including Forest of Fun) is always open by at least 9:30. And yeah, you can get breakfast (including beer if you're so inclined at Squire's Grille. Also, they sell Starbuck's at the candy shop. I get there around then all the time, get a Starbuck's and chill in the England deck seating area until Scotland opens (I can see when they open Scotland from my seat
Nice. It would be good if there were more rides in England and Scotland, but if that's just it, then you have 45 minutes to ride and re-ride it until the rest of the park opens.