Welcome back to planDisney, Geneva!
Geneva, I honestly love rideshare services like Uber. Now that I have little ones, I don't use it nearly as much as I used to but there is something so refreshing about not having to remember where you parked your car at the end of a long day at the parks.
You are correct that the drop off procedure for Uber arrivals to the Transportation and Ticket Center has recently changed. Before, guests could be dropped off whenever and simply wait for transpiration to the
Magic Kingdom. Now; however, rideshare services are not allowed to enter the theme park gates prior to the
parking lot opening, which is usually about 30 minutes to an hour before the theme park opens. On Uber's official website, they advise drivers to not pull up to the gates before 8:30 am.
I hope that this answered your question, Geneva. Please come back here to planDisney if we can help answer any other questions to make your vacation practically perfect in every way.
Sarah B.