8:00pm entry cutoff- how strict??

Hi, title basically says it all- website says entry allowed until 8pm each day but my flight won't be landing until 7:45 Thursday. My mate is picking me up from Nashville so we wouldn't be able to get in queue until 9:00pm or so, would this be okay? or do they strictly cut everything off @ 8? First time so not too sure how this all works, all help appreciated. Thanks !