On Haunt Fridays without early entry, at what time are guests allowed through the turnstiles onto International Street?

Last year on opening night, when opening at 7:00, the metal detectors were opened at about 6:57 and the overhead doors in front of the turnstiles were slowly raised to reveal the Wall of Monsters at precisely 7:00. This year they open at 6:00, so procedures may or may not be the same.

EDIT: What ^he said. I should point out that on opening night last year, they let the crowd beat on the doors for a minute or two before they were raised slowly, not flung open.

^ You're right--I forgot about the slow opening last year.

Meals in the Picnic Pavilion and (presumably) in the International Restaurant start at 5:30pm this year, so at least some guests will be needing to get past the turnstiles before 6pm.

Meals in the Picnic Pavilion and (presumably) in the International Restaurant start at 5:30pm this year, so at least some guests will be needing to get past the turnstiles before 6pm.

Last year on opening night, the far left door was left up until shortly before opening. I assumed it was just so people could access the restrooms, but it could also allow for that as well.

I love the slow reveal of the Wall of Monsters. I love the Wall of Monsters.