July 17th Expectations...

[Moonliner]

Realistically speaking, what are your expectations for July 17th?

Crowds will be out of control.

Much of the area around any special event will be roped off for VIP's.

Other than just to say you were there, what are you expecting?

Are you making priority seating for your restaurant of choice? Are you planning to steak out a spot for fantasmic at noon?

[Claire]

My expectations....out of control crowding, heat, and fun times with good people.

[wendybeth]

My expectations....out of control crowding, heat, and fun times with good people.

What she said. :cheers:

I also expect the cm in the DCA expresso stand will still look at me like a deer caught in the headlights when I give him/her my latte order.:coffee:

[belleh5]

My expectations....out of control crowding, heat, and fun times with good people.

Dito. I just hope the bar's aren't too packed :D

[innerSpaceman]

I expect to have one of the funnest times at Disneyland, with hoards of great friends, despite anything official that Disneyland may or may not do. I have had a magical time on every Disneyland Birthday for the past quarter-century, and I expect nothing less from the 50th.

My expectations for what Disneyland itself may do have been steadily declining for the past 20 years, when they twice blew my mind with unforgettable sights and experiences for the 30th Birthday. I'm not gonna hold my breath, but I haven't quite entirely given up hope that something spectacular will happen, the likes of which cannot be contained behind VIP ropes or be blocked by bulky news cameras.

[SacTown Chronic]

My expectations....out of control crowding, heat, and fun times with good people.
And that's just at the hotel.

[dsnylndmom]

Dito. I just hope the bar's aren't too packed :D


I'll be there at opening, I'll save you a seat ;)

[belleh5]

I'll be there at opening, I'll save you a seat ;)


Park opening or Bar opening? :cheers:

[belleh5]

And that's just at the hotel.

Wanna join us? ;)

[dsnylndmom]

Park opening or Bar opening? :cheers:

As soon as the crowds get to be too much, aka bar opening ;)

[Darkbeer]

My expectations, that the park will hit capacity around noon, there will be no need to stand in line at 3 AM, but folks should get there in the morning.

There will be a press event, but it will be smaller than the big event being held May 5th.

That there is about a 50% chance of them getting Space Mountain open for the 17th.

That it will be a good day to avoid rides and just people watch. (Maybe get on one or two original rides for historical purposes.)

Bring a "Grey Goose" water bottle, since once you get in Disneyland, you won't be able to leave without being locked out due to capacity issues. Get there early, and stock a locker or two.

To get a good seat for the fireworks, you will have to grab it mid-afternoon.

It will be wild, but also fun.... :cool:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wow, I really think Darkbeer nailed some good points. Especially about not being able to leave. Hmm.

[dsnylndmom]

Yeah he does!!

I happen to love the Grey Goose water bottle suggestion it gave me the giggles! :)

[mousepod]

Just booked our room at the Park Inn for July 15-18. (!!!!!!!!!!!!! <- not doing a great job at hiding my excitement)

[belleh5]

How about "Malibu Rum" water?!

[wendybeth]

Just booked our room at the Park Inn for July 15-18. (!!!!!!!!!!!!! <- not doing a great job at hiding my excitement)

Yeah, Mousepod!!!

Do you like Tequila?;)

[CoasterMatt]

For some reason, when I read the Grey Goose water bottle suggestion, I immediately thought of the Galloping Goose (http://drgw.free.fr/RGS/Goose/Goose_en.htm)

[Claire]

I've kinda been figuring on the full capacity thing.....In my head I guess I've been planning to stay in the gates if it happens. Drinking be damned. I'm a geek first and foremost.

I happen to knew from firsthand experience that Grey Goose and sour apple mix make excellent appletinis. Grey Goose and cosmo mix make even better cosmos. I'm not above mixing martinis in the locker room, people. Who's with me? Oh. Just dsnylndmom? Shocker. :eek: :p

[wendybeth]

I've kinda been figuring on the full capacity thing.....In my head I guess I've been planning to stay in the gates if it happens. Drinking be damned. I'm a geek first and foremost.

I happen to knew from firsthand experience that Grey Goose and sour apple mix make excellent appletinis. Grey Goose and cosmo mix make even better cosmos. I'm not above mixing martinis in the locker room, people. Who's with me? Oh. Just dsnylndmom? Shocker. :eek: :p

Excuse me??:cheers:

[dsnylndmom]

I've kinda been figuring on the full capacity thing.....In my head I guess I've been planning to stay in the gates if it happens. Drinking be damned. I'm a geek first and foremost.

I happen to knew from firsthand experience that Grey Goose and sour apple mix make excellent appletinis. Grey Goose and cosmo mix make even better cosmos. I'm not above mixing martinis in the locker room, people. Who's with me? Oh. Just dsnylndmom? Shocker. :eek: :p


WHO ME?
Couldn't Be!
Claire's got the Vodka in the "locker bar"

[belleh5]

All this drink talk is making me thirsty . :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[Claire]

Who ME?

Yes you.

Couldn't be.

Then WHO???


Wendy!!!!! :evil:

[wendybeth]

Lol!!!:cheers:

[dsnylndmom]

Lol!!!:cheers:


Psssst you're supposed to sing it back, but you can replace vodka with tequlia of course

[mhrc4]

okay, were so having an LoT bar crashing get together that afternoon...

[wendybeth]

Psssst you're supposed to sing it back, but you can replace vodka with tequlia of course


(sigh) I can't believe I'm doing this, but...


'Who's peeking 'round the corners at Park Inn?
Tripping and stumbling down the halls?
Who's swilling copious amounts of Tequila?
Everyone knows it's Wendy....."

Btw- I frikking HATE that song! My brothers used to torment me so bad with that album...

[belleh5]

okay, were so having an LoT bar crashing get together that afternoon...

Afternoon, It will be all day long :evil:

[mhrc4]

Afternoon, It will be all day long :evil:

oh, believe me, im not arguing over how LONG it will last ;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

oh, believe me, im not arguing over how LONG it will last ;)But like Erica pointed out, we can't leave Disneyland, hence the bar in the locker room idea.

I think I'm staying sober, as I'll be all giddy from excitement, heat, and crowds anyway. :)

[BarTopDancer]

I expect good times with good friends, insane crowds and memories to last a lifetime. I don't see any need to worry about drinking on such an occassion therefore I don't need to worry about getting back in the park. Add alcohol and body heat to the infamous temperatures of CA in July and you have a receipe for disaster. I'm also very glad I picked up a spray bottle this week (for other purposes) and I think I'll invest in a fan/spray bottle from a store.

I don't expect much from Disney itself. I've come to learn these past few years that the memories I make in DL are due mostly to my friends and not magical moments created by Disney.

[belleh5]

I don't plan on drinking during the day. I want to be in DL from open to close and save all the drinking til later in the night.

[wendybeth]

In all honesty, I expect any drinking to occur until later, as heat and alcohol generally don't mix, and I don't want to burn out early.(Plus, there is the Girl to consider). Still, it's fun to make plans.:D

[€uroMeinke]

I expect Fun at the park
I expect crazy fun in the hotel rooms
Cocktails
Celebration
Teacups
Naughty bits
Secrets
Storeis I will never be able to share with the people I work with
Many anticipatory posts on many message boards
Many follow-up posts on many message boards featuring pictures and videos that some of us may publicly regret but privately enjoy.

[Morrigoon]

I'm thinking camelback full of ice water, and a contour bottle of "Coca-Cola". (Hmm.. Whaler's is about the same color, and they mix nicely! How else do you think I survived the Tournament of Roses death march?)

[dsnylndmom]

I expect Fun at the park
I expect crazy fun in the hotel rooms
Cocktails
Celebration
Teacups
Naughty bits
Secrets
Storeis I will never be able to share with the people I work with
Many anticipatory posts on many message boards
Many follow-up posts on many message boards featuring pictures and videos that some of us may publicly regret but privately enjoy.


That's Perfect!! :snap: :cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

I expect Fun at the park
I expect crazy fun in the hotel rooms
Cocktails
Celebration
Teacups
Naughty bits
Secrets
Storeis I will never be able to share with the people I work with
Many anticipatory posts on many message boards
Many follow-up posts on many message boards featuring pictures and videos that some of us may publicly regret but privately enjoy.

Brilliant.

[BarTopDancer]

In all honesty, I expect any drinking to occur until later, as heat and alcohol generally don't mix, and I don't want to burn out early.(Plus, there is the Girl to consider). Still, it's fun to make plans.:D

Thats good to hear! I have to admit I was kinda concerned people were planning a major barfest in the middle of the afternoon!!! That was kinda :eek: ing me with the heat and all. Don't need any sick Swankers.

[€uroMeinke]

Pffft - Heat - Alcohol - there are hotel rooms for god's sakes

[Not Afraid]

okay, were so having an LoT bar crashing get together that afternoon...

Yeah, that's the modus opperandi of many LoT meets - or pre-LoT meets.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I plead the Fifth..

[Not Afraid]

Naughty bits


Just whose Naughty Bits are we going to see that day?


Well, I mean, whose, that is, that I haven't seen before.

[mousepod]

This probably belongs in the quote thread, but it somehow seems appropriate at this juncture:

"Alcohol is like love. The first kiss is magic, the second is intimate, the third is routine. After that you take the girl’s clothes off."
Raymond Chandler (from The Long Goodbye)

[Darkbeer]

Pffft - Heat - Alcohol - there are hotel rooms for god's sakes


Alas, the problem with that is the fact once you walk out those wonderful Disneyland gates that have been open for 50 years.. Good luck getting back in... :eek:

So, let's say the hit capacity at around 11 AM, folks still show up and get in line with their AP's and ParkHoppers (Disney would have cut off sales by then, or like they did during the Christmas holidays, sell you a DCA ticket, and then allow you into Disneyland later in the day, after some folks have left DL).

You leave at 2 PM to grab a drink in DtD, then head to the hotel, crash for a couple of hours, then head back to the Main Entry Plaza.... Now there is a LONG line of folks still waiting to get in for the first time (and those DCA folks who now can enter DL), and you are behind all those folks, waiting for guests to leave DL, since basically the way it will work, 500 folks leave the park, 500 folks in line will be allowed in...)

July 17th is NOT a day for bars and hotel rooms :(

But it is THE day to celebrate DL's 50th :cool:
(and not any of the other parks! :p

[€uroMeinke]

Just whose Naughty Bits are we going to see that day?


Well, I mean, whose, that is, that I haven't seen before.

Hmmmm, good question - but I expect there will be some - the anticipation is part of the fun ;)

[€uroMeinke]

Dare I say this? - I do not expect DL to hit capacity on July 17.

There are geeks-a-plenty, but our community is still a small one park-attendence-wise

[Darkbeer]

Dare I say this? - I do not expect DL to hit capacity on July 17.

There are geeks-a-plenty, but our community is still a small one park-attendence-wise

See May 5th, all 4 AP types are valid, but since it is a mid week day during normal school period, even with all the advertising, I think the attendance will be about 40 to 50 thousand...

Now, July 17th...

A Sunday during peak summer.

The Disney owned hotels are already sold out.

The only AP that is valid is the Premium, though I presume that many AP holders will buy a blockout pass.

Much advertising, starting with the May 5th event...

The ACTUAL 50th anniversary.

The big keys, is SUNDAY and JULY, a day that normally gets around 50,000+ without any type of special event, now all we need to add is about 25,000 more to create a sellout...

And lets see, last I heard, there are around 600,000 DLR AP holders, if just 10% show up, we are already over capacity once you add the summer vacationers with their ParkHoppers....

I will be REALLY surprised if it doesn't hit capacity... Heck, I think DLR hit capacity 3 times during the Christmas Holidays, and could have had a few more capacity days if it wasn't for the weather... And that is without anything more special than days off school, and a special parade and fireworks....

I would be prepared.... :cool:

[€uroMeinke]

MAYBE - if they have a special event like the 25th or 30th - but Staturdays are still more popular than Sundays.

600K APs - and how big is the "real" geek community? Personally, I peg it at 5K max

But I'll bet you a cocktail at Cove (at a latter date of course) if DL hits capacity without some ort of special 24 hour event on that day.

[Darkbeer]

But I'll bet you a cocktail at Cove (at a latter date of course) if DL hits capacity without some ort of special 24 hour event on that day.

You have a bet, sir!!!! :cheers: :evil:

But if there is a special event, then all bets are off, we can have a Dutch treat instead at the Cove Bar.... or maybe sweettalk the Bartenders into one ;)

[€uroMeinke]

You have a bet, sir!!!! :cheers: :evil:

But if there is a special event, then all bets are off, we can have a Dutch treat instead at the Cove Bar.... or maybe sweettalk the Bartenders into one ;)

Agreed :cheers:

[innerSpaceman]

If Disneyland did not hit capacity on the 30th or 35th, when they hyped the birthday much more with all-year-long car giveaways, then I don't for a minute think it will hit capacity on the 50th.

Disneyland does not promote July 17. Plain and simple, there's no money in it. They promote the 50th Year, and they will promote it most at DisneyWorld. They are not interested in people coming for that day; they want increased attendance for 18 months.

Whatever happens, I have no intention of altering my tried and true Disneyland Birthday pattern of morning in the Park, hot & crowded afternoon at the hotel room, and back in the Park between 7 and 8pm for the remainder of the night. I have a really hard time believing that I won't be able to get back in the park at 8pm.

In any case, I'll chance it. I'm not springing for a suite at the Disneyland Hotel so that I can stay inside Disneyland during its hottest and most crowded times of the day.

:p

[Name]

Then it is a party in ISM's room in the afternoon then, sweet. :p

[Not Afraid]

Then it is a party in ISM's room in the afternoon then, sweet. :p

You betcha baby!


I mean, is that OK, ISM?;)

[Morrigoon]

Oooh, an ISM party... swankalicious!

[€uroMeinke]

I mean, is that OK, ISM?;)

I believe, at the TJ dinner meet - iSm's acceptance of Name was already implied - or did I miss something?

[Not Afraid]

Apparently I did!

[Name]

Me too, I got that I was called a very good looking guy, but that was all I caught. At least that was my interpretation. ;)

[Not Afraid]

Yeah baby! You got the swank!

[Name]

As long as it ain't the stank, I'm down with the swank.

[€uroMeinke]

Me too, I got that I was called a very good looking guy, but that was all I caught. At least that was my interpretation. ;)

And what more do you need than that? Swank is Beautiful :cool:

[belleh5]

There will be an after party at the Park Inn;)

[Claire]

There will be an after party at the Park Inn;)

And most likely a before party. :evil:

[BarTopDancer]

I expect good times with good friends, insane crowds and memories to last a lifetime. I don't see any need to worry about drinking on such an occassion therefore I don't need to worry about getting back in the park. Add alcohol and body heat to the infamous temperatures of CA in July and you have a receipe for disaster.

I would like to take a moment and apologize for this very squares-ville post. This is what happens when you post after spending 2+hours in a class with a teacher who teaches just like Ben Stein. Buller.... Buller.... Ferris.....Buller....

[SacTown Chronic]

Too late. It's on your permanent record, BTD.

[BarTopDancer]

Day off on 7/18 check. Full party mode on. Check. No more posting after class. Check.

I highly doubt the park will hit capacity on the 17th. I don't think there will be a bigger turn out then the other birthdays. All APs but the PAP are always blocked out on the 17th and the parks have yet to hit capacity. Don't forget some of those AP holders are AP holders for the room discounts and the fact that the AP was a better value then hopper tickets. And how many of those 600k AP holders are PAP holders? And even then how many of those PAP holders have geek gene to come to the park on the 17th? It will be crowded. It is a Sunday in July. But I don't think we'll see crowds that threaten to shut the gates.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Warning, L7 post ahead

I'm still unsure whether or not they'll fill to capacity. I can't tell you how many APs I see in people's wallets on a given day. I work in a public library near the park and I swear, every other person has one. I keep thinking of all those APs and all the people from around the world (esp Florida and Tokyo) that will fly in and all the hotel rooms that are already booked....

I reserve the right to stay in the park. But I also reserve the right to attend iSm's party. :D Yeah, I'm covering all my bases. The idea of being turned away at the gate...:( :( :(

I'm still excited though, for everything, no matter what happens. :)

[BarTopDancer]

Warning, L7 post ahead

I can't tell you how many APs I see in people's wallets on a given day. I work in a public library near the park and I swear, every other person has one.

I totally forgot about that. When I was in retail I started taking APs for credit card ID. I don't think it will fill, I think it will be close. I think the Magic Kingdom may fill (because they are promoting WDW so heavily).

I think a campout in the Esplanade would be fun (not a literal campout but meeting way before opening). Then again I say that 5 months out and the ramifications of having to wake up just aren't processing.

[innerSpaceman]

By the way, I'm still counting on them pulling out the stops for an all-night party. That means a start at midnight and staying in the park till 10:00 a.m. or so. After that, who cares if they let you back in? We can probably get a better view of the next night's fireworks from my suite, and we could always head back into the Park after that, once the general exodus starts.

[Baileykat]

This is going to be sooo cool! I can't wait! I have NO expectations, that way I'll be pleasantly suprised at whatever happens!


Meeting friends for the first time, consuming copious amounts of alcoholic libations, hanging out in Disneyland!! What more is there!!! :cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

By the way, I'm still counting on them pulling out the stops for an all-night party.

How far in advance have they announced them in the past? I hope hope hope they do it, a hard ticket event. Heck, make a commerative ticket and event specific merchandise available and I'd still go (and buy stuff too).

[Claire]

There are so many people, AP holders especially, that will do anything to avoid crowded days at Disneyland. Not every AP holder is a diehard Disneyland fan. Heck, my uncle and his family have had APs for-ev-er, and I'm not even telling them I'm going down there for the birthday....they'd think I was looooooney!! :evil:

Baileykat.....I'm so excited you're going to be there with us, too! How cool is that???:snap:

[belleh5]

I just hope that we don't need a "special ticket" to get into DL that day?!

[wendybeth]

So far, I'm subscribing to iSm's vision, which I interpret as 'don't expect too much, be happily surprised if things exceed expectations, and just have fun and enjoy the Fellowship of the Swank'.

I also plan on crashing his suite- never seen a suite at the DLH! Tres swanky!:snap::cheers::snap:

[belleh5]

iSm how big is your suite? ;) :cheers:

[Darkbeer]

I just hope that we don't need a "special ticket" to get into DL that day?!

There is no way they will require a special ticket to enter the park during normal operating hours on July 17th.

Remember that they have already sold thousands of Vacation Packages to guests for that weekend, and of course, all the AP holders. They announced back in May of 2004 that the park was going to be closed, to make sure and give people notice prior to purchasing an AP that would be valid in May 2005.

[belleh5]

There is no way they will require a special ticket to enter the park during normal operating hours on July 17th.

Remember that they have already sold thousands of Vacation Packages to guests for that weekend, and of course, all the AP holders. They announced back in May of 2004 that the park was going to be closed, to make sure and give people notice prior to purchasing an AP that would be valid in May 2005.


Thanks Darkbeer :cheers:

[innerSpaceman]

And my "suite," if that's what you'd like to call it, is pretty darn big. (just ask Zapp.)

[Not Afraid]

You braggart!

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Not to go totally pessemistic but...

I'm starting to wonder if it is possible to go at all that day, if you don't have a room (which, by the time we are in a position to commit to the expense, will probably be all sold out anyway). I'm thinking mostly about the ability to park. I think it is a pretty sure bet that there will be an extremely large crowd and I'm assuming the potential also exists for the park to have to close for capacity reasons, as some have said. I wonder how fast the Mickey and friends structure could fill up and how backed up the line might be.

Regardless, we are going to do everything in our power to be there very early. It's just going to be awfully disappointing if we get there and can't get in or find a place to park. I'm starting to worry. :(

[innerSpaceman]

Everybody chill. While none of these were on a weekend day, I would like to remind everyone that the 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, and 45th birthdays were not sold out.

July 17 is not going to be publicized by Disneyland. People will have to pick it up from the newspapers or TV. Disneyland does not want people to think its birthday is only one day; they want people to think that the birthday is every day for a year-and-a-half.

July 4 does not sell out. New Years Eve does not sell out. When they lie about the Electrical Parade glowing away forever, that sells out. But, believe it or not, with the general public - Disneyland's Birthday is not in that league.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

You make good points, iSm. :)

[Darkbeer]

First, to Motorboat Cruiser, you might think about reserving a hotel room. There si usually no deposit needed at most Hotel Web Sites, if you book directly. If you don't need, or can't afford it, you can always cancel the reservation. Usually that is 2 days or so in advance....

That is what I did for my room, I am not sure how many nights I will need, and on which side of the 17th. So I booked a few days before and a few days after, and will adjust my reservation when I know more.

And to reply to iSm... How many more AP holders are there compared to 5 years ago?... They have really marketed the heck out of the AP program. The one thing I will point out, Disney is worried about the date, since they blocked out the 17th to Deluxe AP holders, a day normally available to those AP holders. (But still, just $30 lets those folks inside the door).

And how many times this last December did the park reach capacity, if I remember correctly, 3 times, and could have had been more except for bad weather. And all that was involved there was the fact that many folks had the day off of work/school, and they had a special parade and fireworks show that has been offered for 2 months. No special event, it wasn't New Years Eve, even though most expected it, due to the weather.

Want to join in on the Cove bar bet? :)

[mousepod]

Y'know, I'm not sweating the whole crowd/closure thing too much. Events like this are so different than a "typical" day at the parks, that it just pays to go with the flow.

I remember when we spent Millennium New Year at EPCOT, the parks were closed to everyone but Resort guests by 8 a.m. We had to show both our tickets and room keys just to get on the monorail. Granted, by the afternoon, they were letting people into the parks as other folks left, but we stayed put anyway.

We made the best of it and had a blast. Here's a swanky glamour shot from the locker room:
http://www.ped-xing.com/locker.jpg

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Thanks for the tip, Darkbeer!

[wendybeth]

Y'know, I'm not sweating the whole crowd/closure thing too much. Events like this are so different than a "typical" day at the parks, that it just pays to go with the flow.

I remember when we spent Millennium New Year at EPCOT, the parks were closed to everyone but Resort guests by 8 a.m. We had to show both our tickets and room keys just to get on the monorail. Granted, by the afternoon, they were letting people into the parks as other folks left, but we stayed put anyway.

We made the best of it and had a blast. Here's a swanky glamour shot from the locker room:
http://www.ped-xing.com/locker.jpg

'Tis a rare person who can make a locker room look Swanky- kudos!:snap:

[BarTopDancer]

Yes, they marketed the hell out of the AP program, which means they were mostly targeting non *geeks*. Most *geeks* have APs. Non *geeks* are going to come to DL on 7/17 because they want to go to DL, not because it's DLs bday. And how many *non geeks* will find out it's DLs bday, have the discussion that it's going to be way to crowded to go to DL and stay away.

Curious to know if they lowered the capacity since so many rides/restaurants and shops have been closed.

I'm still not worried about it reaching capacity or closing.

MBC, if you get to the strucutre before opening (considering the meet will probably aim for a time before rope drop or right there about) you should have no problem parking. Remember, there is the M&F structure, Lion King, overflow in the convention center, Pinoccio and probably overflow in the Lilo (DTD overflow) lot.

[Kevy Baby]

What's the big deal about the 17th? Is it a special day somehow?

[Claire]

What's the big deal about the 17th? Is it a special day somehow?
It's my friend Dawn's 32nd birthday.

[Kevy Baby]

It's my friend Dawn's 32nd birthday.Ah, thanks!

I was wondering what all the hubbub was about

[wendybeth]

It's my friend Dawn's 32nd birthday.

You know, my mom almost named me Dawn. I often wonder what my life would have been like, had she done so.:rolleyes:

[Darkbeer]

You would be doing a lot of dishes, WB.. :p

[Kevy Baby]

You know, my mom almost named me Dawn. I often wonder what my life would have been like, had she done so.:rolleyes:Would give a whole new meaning to the phrase:I'm so horny that even the crack of Dawn is tempting

[wendybeth]

You would be doing a lot of dishes, WB.. :p

Lol! Like I'm not now...:rolleyes:

[wendybeth]

Would give a whole new meaning to the phrase:I'm so horny that even the crack of Dawn is appealing

Hey!!! I was going to take offense at that, but then I thought about it...it's sort of a backhanded compliment, right?

(Say yes, Kevy. You want to say yes.)

Crap. Even as Dawn, I question myself.

[Claire]

You know, my mom almost named me Dawn. I often wonder what my life would have been like, had she done so.:rolleyes:

Well.....let me tell you. Your husband's friends could tease him OFTEN, thinking they are the funniest people ever when they say the following:

"What's it like waking up with the crack of Dawn everyday?" :rolleyes:

I can not even TELL you how many times I've heard that one!!! Holy crap! Courtney's middle name is Dawn because of my Dawndee friend. If Dawn is ever able to have kids (fingers crossed.....been trying forever) her girlie's middle name is going to be Claire. Hee hee giggle giggle.

Okay, WHAT were we talking about again?

Oh.....July 17th.....blah blah blah.

[Kevy Baby]

Hey!!! I was going to take offense at that, but then I thought about it...it's sort of a backhanded compliment, right?

(Say yes, Kevy. You want to say yes.)

Crap. Even as Dawn, I question myself.Pardon me, your blonde is showing.

You get nothing but snaps from the ol' Kev Meister. Ya know I love ya babe!

[wendybeth]

Well.....let me tell you. Your husband's friends could tease him OFTEN, thinking they are the funniest people ever when they say the following:

"What's it like waking up with the crack of Dawn everyday?" :rolleyes:

I can not even TELL you how many times I've heard that one!!! Holy crap! Courtney's middle name is Dawn because of my Dawndee friend. If Dawn is ever able to have kids (fingers crossed.....been trying forever) her girlie's middle name is going to be Claire. Hee hee giggle giggle.

Okay, WHAT were we talking about again?

Oh.....July 17th.....blah blah blah.


Puh-leeeese.....Think about it , dear. Wendy? Helloooo???

Crack of dawn- pshaw!!! Try living with Wendy....:rolleyes:

[Claire]

Puh-leeeese.....Think about it , dear. Wendy? Helloooo???

Crack of dawn- pshaw!!! Try living with Wendy....:rolleyes:

Um....I don't get it and my streaks of blonde are faux!! :D

What's wrong with Wendy?? (Not you personally, but the name? :evil: )

Like....."Hey, Wendy, are you bendy?" :confused:

[wendybeth]

(sigh)

Allright. You'll get the full disclosure now.

Wendy La Gasse



Think about it.:rolleyes:

[Claire]

(sigh)

Allright. You'll get the full disclosure now.

Wendy La Gasse



Think about it.:rolleyes:

Um. I did a search on that name and I found a Disney Dork. :D

[Not Afraid]

Y'know, I'm not sweating the whole crowd/closure thing too much. Events like this are so different than a "typical" day at the parks, that it just pays to go with the flow.

I remember when we spent Millennium New Year at EPCOT, the parks were closed to everyone but Resort guests by 8 a.m. We had to show both our tickets and room keys just to get on the monorail. Granted, by the afternoon, they were letting people into the parks as other folks left, but we stayed put anyway.

We made the best of it and had a blast. Here's a swanky glamour shot from the locker room:
http://www.ped-xing.com/locker.jpg

I'm not even in the least bit bi-curious anymore and that photo is astonishing. :snap:

[mousepod]

I agree. Yet still she's appalled that I'd post her picture on board. I think she'll feel better if I posted one with the doggies...

[mhrc4]

wow

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[mousepod]

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Yeah... I love the tangents.

But back on topic: even though DL will almost definitely not charge separate admission on the day, what do you make of this from disneygallery.com:

"Please continue to watch www.DisneyGallery.com for additional details and ticket sale information on our "Celebrating 50 Years of Magical Memories" event, including additional magical experiences held in conjunction with and/or prior to the event dates listed above."

Is it possible that there will be a "value added" event? Perhaps the all-night party that has been alluded to (hoped for?) here might be a ticketed event...

[CoasterMatt]

What's this Disneyland you speak of? Do they have WMD (or oil)?

[FEJ]

I expect nothing, so at least whatever we get, I will be grateful

[MickeyLumbo]

From Cast Blast last night, the description of Remember...Dreams Come True sounds truly dazzling.

The show will be 17 minutes long narrated by Julie Andrews and begins with the voice of Walt Disney.

Tinkerbell will decend from the 'sky" and fly over Sleeping Beauty Castle, recreating the opening segment of The Wonderful World Of Disney, then disappears in a spectacluar display of fireworks and over 150 diamond strobe lights on the castle. Farewell, Tink Taco. (She will be concealed by darkness and the blinding effects as she is lowered to the roof of Snow White).

Five decades of Disneyland will be honored beginning with a patriotic salute to Main Street USA. Then, each land will be represented featuring select attractions.

A very cool segment will re-create a scene from Pirates of the Carribean with "canons" being vollied between the Matterhorn and Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Lasers from Sleeping Beauty Castle will highlight the nod to Tomorrowland and concludes with "Pop Goes The Weasle" from America Sings.

There are many surprises in store for you during this unprecendented pyrotechnic display. The soundtrack is awesome and will leave every guest feeling as if the have indeed "Come Home" to the "Happiest Place On Earth".

Can you wait?

No? Testing will begin soon.;)

[mhrc4]

Saweeet!

[Name]

you know, looking at my schedule, I expect I will be in Northern California on the 17th, so sorry folks no looking at my tats as payment for showing me your tits. :evil:

[mousepod]

...concludes with "Pop Goes The Weasle" from America Sings.

This can't be true. Can it? Wow.

[CoasterMatt]

Wow... that description sounds even better than my idea of having Tinkerbell explode into a thousand Mickey Mouse shaped pieces every night

[MickeyLumbo]

it occured to me, hours after my post, that i should have used spoiler tags regarding the fireworks. i deeply apologize to everyone for this oversite. the good news is that there are more surprises in store...and mums the word from me.

i will be more careful in the future.

ml

[MickeyLumbo]

you know, looking at my schedule, I expect I will be in Northern California on the 17th, so sorry folks no looking at my tats as payment for showing me your tits. :evil:

no worries... my calendar is flexible.:D

[DisneyDaniel]

it occured to me, hours after my post, that i should have used spoiler tags regarding the fireworks. i deeply apologize to everyone for this oversite. the good news is that there are more surprises in store...and mums the word from me.

i will be more careful in the future.

ml

Don't worry. You provided details that I'm sure most of us were eager to read about--some of which also sounded a little familar from reading it on some Disney board (here or else where). Thanks for the conscientious effort!

My July 17th expectations: Having a great time with friends and creating wonderful MEMORIES along the way--the real magic of being at Disneyland. :) Even massive crowds and summer heat can't stop that!