Submarine Voyage - LoT Inaugural Ride!

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, the return of the Submarine Voyage with its new Finding Nemo theme is the most exciting thing to happen at Disneyland since the 50th, and the first big (practically) new E-Ticket since Indiana Jones in 1995!!!


I'm sure we are all anxious to ride ... and for those of us who'd like our first ride to be with other Swankers - - we have some plannin' to do. When can most of us meet up for a submarine meet?


Assuming none of us win the AP Lottery for sub spaces during June preview days, the ride officially opens to the public on Monday, June 11, 2007. Understandably, jobs prevent most people from being at the Park at opening on a weekday. And we all understand that being at the Park at opening would be the best way to avoid an unbearable queue wait.

So, let me throw out some pros and cons of weekend dates, and weeknight visits.

The first Saturday that the attraction is open, June 16 - - happens to be a day that Ghoulish Delight, Cadaverous Pallor, NirvanaMan, Babette, and zapppop cannot go (jobs, blackout dates, other obligations). That Sunday, the 17th, is Father's Day ... and many of those same people cannot go to Disneyland on that holiday, which must be spent with family.

Soooooo ... the popular options dwindled to either waiting till the following weekend (June 23 or 24), when the attraction will have already been open nearly 2 weeks ... OR, biting the bullet and hitting it one evening after work during the opening week.


Discuss.


(oh, and vote ... a preliminary poll should narrow things down)

[Moonliner]

Given my situation (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=139065#post139065), I shall be watching this poll with interest.

[keith - SuPeR K!]

OMG I love your avatar iSm!

I know I will be out there at some point soon after opening to brave the line, but I would definitely prefer to do it with all of you :) Considering we pretty much stared at water the entire day I was there last, I think we will be just as amused to be doing it again in line ;)

[Prudence]

I obviously won't be there, so my opinion doesn't really matter - but if I *were* there, I'd vote for a weeknight. I don't think I could wait two weeks with it sitting there, taunting me. Hell, it's hard enough being so far away and having it taunting me.

Plus, I think the waiting in line would be fun. Like staking out the perfect fireworks spot. Not something I'd do every time, but fun for the opening.

[Not Afraid]

I'm up for Crack of Dawn meet. I HATE waiting in line. Mostly, by body cannot handle standing for that length of time.

[BarTopDancer]

The 16th I have plans in LA, the 17th is Fathers day but I can go earlier in the day and I'll be in FL until late the 23rd. Any time during opening week (except the 1th, that may be game 7) will work - unless there is a parade.

Oh heck, just pick a day and if I can make it I will.

[Tref]

Well, I could not choose any of the above because I could never make it to the park anyway. So, instead I voted, yes, for allowing the rabbit to eat a bowl of Trix cereal.

[ozron]

I'd love to join you guys. Any chance you could hold off until next summer?

[Not Afraid]

I'd love to join you guys. Any chance you could hold off until next summer?

Depending on how long the line is, it might take us that long.

[Gn2Dlnd]

I'm in NA's camp, put me down for dawn's crack. Zero interest in a four hour line stretching all the way to IASW. I love you, John Lasseter, but I have my limits.

[Disneyphile]

I'm pretty much available except the 23rd. I'd love to ride amongst the swank! :D

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'm up for Crack of Dawn meet. I HATE waiting in line. Mostly, by body cannot handle standing for that length of time.

Eh, you could always tie a hamock between me and Euro - I only charge Minimum Wage... ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

While crack-o-dawn weekend would be my preference, as iSm notes, we are unavailable. Grrr. So it looks like we're going to try the middle of the week.

[Kevy Baby]

While crack-o-dawn weekend would be my preference, as iSm notes, we are unavailable. Grrr. So it looks like we're going to try the middle of the week.You aren't unavailable the weekend of the 23rd/24th are you?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You aren't unavailable the weekend of the 23rd/24th are you?Like Prudence said, I don't think I can wait that long. I'd show up for that, but I'd really like to plan something sooner as well.

I swear, the only truly bad thing about my job is that I work alternating Saturdays, and they continue to fall on days where I have somewhere wonderful to be. :(

I vote weeknight - Tuesday or Thursday would be great.

[innerSpaceman]

I can understand two camps: I can't wait till the 2nd weekend! -and- I can't wait in that damn, long queue.

Personally, I'd be willing to attend two LoT cruises - - a Tuesday, the 12th Cruise for the Can't Wait to Ride It and a Sunday, the 24th Cruise for the Can't Wait in Line to Ride It.

By the 24th, it won't be an inaugural cruise for most ... but maybe that's the day we can "float" a Sub ... and fill the entire vessel with Swankers.



(Swankers who'd be willing to wake at the crack o' dawn.)

[Mousey Girl]

Any chance to ride some rides with Swankers is great! I don't care if it is the 1st ride or the 5th ride for those around me. I just hate that I have to wait for my trip for 3 more weeks.

[Brigitte]

I'll be down the week of the 11th-15th, so if it's a weeknight, I can make it!

[Isaac]

I think we should go on the 24th. Most people won't be blocked out or have other obligations. So it would be the best chance to fill an entire sub. Also, the LoT (as a whole) has not been at the park for ropedrop since the first 50th anniversary almost two years ago. This would be a great reason to finally do that again.

[JWBear]

I don't have an AP anymore... :(

[BarTopDancer]

I don't have an AP anymore... :(

Get a new one!

[JWBear]

Get a new one!

Are you buying? ;)

[innerSpaceman]

You have 2 weeks to save up. :p



* * * * * * * *

As far as "floating" a Sub goes ... does anybody know (or know how to find out) the seating capacity of one of those yellow submarines??

[Chernabog]

I'm up for Crack of Dawn meet. I HATE waiting in line. Mostly, by body cannot handle standing for that length of time.

June 24th at opening, that is my vote, since the weekend before is Father's Day and I wont be able to go. And getting there during the week is a big hell no for this LA boy.

[Isaac]

As far as "floating" a Sub goes ... does anybody know (or know how to find out) the seating capacity of one of those yellow submarines??
According to Yesterland (http://www.yesterland.com/submarine.html), it's 38 guests per sub.
Beginning June 1959, the Nautilus and seven sister submarines—the Triton, Sea Wolf, Skate, Skipjack, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Ethan Allen—allowed 38 Disneyland guests at a time to take their own voyage to the North Pole, and to see sights that Commander Anderson and his men never saw.

[Isaac]

The names of the submarines & their numbers are:

107 NAUTILUS
207 SCOUT [formerly SEAWOLF]
307 VOYAGER [formerly SKATE]
407 MARINER [formerly SKIPJACK]
507 SEAFARER [formerly TRITON]
607 EXPLORER [formerly GEORGE WASHINGTON]
707 NEPTUNE [formerly PATRICK HENRY]
807 ARGONAUT [formerly ETHAN ALLEN]

[Kevy Baby]

According to Yesterland (http://www.yesterland.com/submarine.html), it's 38 guests per sub.I have a vague recollection of there being talk that the guest count changed. But I could be smokin' something.

[CoasterMatt]

I'll be sure to eat a half dozen mini-bean burritos and a couple Tommy burgers before riding the Subs :evil:

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I have a vague recollection of there being talk that the guest count changed. But I could be smokin' something.

I believe they removed the engines and made room for a few more guests, not to say you still might be smokin' something.

[Isaac]

Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finding_Nemo_Submarine_Voyage) claims the ride capacity is now 40 guests per sub.

[CoasterMatt]

The electric engines take up less room than the old diesels.

[Morrigoon]

I'll be sure to eat a half dozen mini-bean burritos and a couple Tommy burgers before riding the Subs :evil:

Mmmm..... Tommy burgers.... (*Homer-like gurgling sound*)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The 24th sounds good for a large LoT meet.

Anyone that wants in can show for the weekday meet...Tuesday the 12th is a good tentative date.

[€uroMeinke]

Hmmm - maybe we should hold out for the 52 Anniversary - anybody have plans for the birthday this year?

[CoasterMatt]

Rose and I will be at DL for the 52nd! We might even stay at a hotel near there...

[Kevy Baby]

Hmmm - maybe we should hold out for the 52 Anniversary - anybody have plans for the birthday this year?Its on a Tuesday, so I won't be there.

[BarTopDancer]

I'll probably be there after work. Using all my vaca time for FL and hockey.

[innerSpaceman]

I might take the Birthday off and do a day of it ... but it's much more likely to just be the evening.

Whichever way ... there's no Zlick hotel party this year. Or next. We're giving things two years off so that the specialness kicks in again once Birthday falls on a Friday in 2009.


* * * *

I don't hold out too much high hope that we can find 40 Swankers to fill a Sub at crack of dawn on Sunday, the 24th. And, unlike for a certain Carousel stunt, I'm not willing to reach across the aisle to that other message board for recruits.


Still, let's shoot for as big a crack o'dawn LoT Submarine Meet on the 24th as we can muster. And I might just be in for an ohmygod Icantwait evening Meet on the 12th (but that's doubtful).

[Kevy Baby]

We're giving things two years off so that the specialness kicks in again once Birthday falls on a Friday in 2009.Is the 54th B-Day special for some reason unbeknownst to me, or is it because is is on a Friday?

[innerSpaceman]

Friday. And because - at my age - skipping two years is the equivalent of most people's skipping one.

[MouseWife]

Umm...does anyone know when they will announce the winners of that contest? Not that I think we have a snowballs chance but I have nothing else going right now...

[Isaac]

Umm...does anyone know when they will announce the winners of that contest?
* Winners will be notified by e-mail on or around June 1, 2007.

:)

[NirvanaMan]

I'm in for the dawn meet on the 24th. Perhaps a stop at Starfuks on the way for one of them froo froo crapuchino's frozen whipped cream jobbies. Who will bring the flat of costco crossiants?

[Moonliner]

I'm in for the dawn meet on the 24th.

Humm, our plan was to close down the park on Saturday and sleep in Sunday before hitting the noon hub meet.

Well F' that! It's time for a new plan.

We'll close down the park on Saturday and make it back early for a Sunday sub run! No pain no gain says I.

So with an 8:00am opening (which implies no rope drop) what time do you all expect to be at the gates?

[MouseWife]

:)

Thanks, zapppop!!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

So with an 8:00am opening (which implies no rope drop) what time do you all expect to be at the gates?That's a complex question. The parking structure doesn't open until 7:30am or so, which puts us behind all the hotel guests in the area, who have early shuttles and such. Meeting earlier means parking elsewhere and walking long distances, or even taking public transit.

Either that, or while cars are waiting in line for the structure to open, some jump out and head for the gates to reserve a spot. That would totally suck for those in the cars though.

I just had a look at OCTA's site (www.octa.net) and they actually recommend using both their own "Just Click" (http://www.octa.net/justclick/) trip planner and Google Transit (http://www.google.com/transit). I tried both and Google Transit gave me three options, while Just Click said "no trip plan found". Guess I need to grab a bus book from work.

[innerSpaceman]

I'll drop zapp off and he can save a place in the turnstile line for us. Them's that don't like 1 saving a place for a dozen can bite me.



Oh, and I'm just realizing this mega Sub meet we are planning is in the midst of Moonliner Weekend (followed barely 4 days later by Swank Camp).

We're Screwed!!! :D



:iSm:

[Moonliner]

That's a complex question. The parking structure doesn't open until 7:30am or so, which puts us behind all the hotel guests in the area, who have early shuttles and such. Meeting earlier means parking elsewhere and walking long distances, or even taking public transit.

Either that, or while cars are waiting in line for the structure to open, some jump out and head for the gates to reserve a spot. That would totally suck for those in the cars though.


If the park opens at 8:00am, what time do the gates really open? Could some of the "hotel guests" who just happen to be staying literately across the street save spots for people?

[Not Afraid]

The best way to get to the subs in the morning is to ride the monorail in.

[Moonliner]

Oh, and I'm just realizing this mega Sub meet we are planning is in the midst of Moonliner Weekend

Actaully it's Moonliner and Mousey Girl Weekend.
:)

And it's also the day of Moonies Birthday dinner at Steakhouse-55 (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=138775&postcount=14). For which there are still seats avaliable....

[innerSpaceman]

And NA is right, monorail entry will be best ... and less people (well, less dumb people) to get pissed off at space-saving.

[Moonliner]

And NA is right, monorail entry will be best ... and less people (well, less dumb people) to get pissed off at space-saving.

When I rode the monorial over from the DLH last year it worked more like an attraction queue. Once you made it to the top of the stairs you were funneled into line which would make catching-up to others challenging.

Of course the monorail was in shuttle mode at the time so that might have had an effect.

Does it always open as soon as the front gates and are there any restrictions as to hotel guests only during busy times (like late june) ?

[Mousey Girl]

Keep in mind you will be with a hotel guest that morning. :)

[Moonliner]

Keep in mind you will be with a hotel guest that morning. :)

I little digging and I learned what NA and others already knew. Access to the monorail is limited to hotel guests only during early entry hours and Sunday ain't one of them.

Since this is a break of dawn type thing, should we plan a breakfast in the park (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/dining/detail?name=CarnationCafeDiningPage)for after our Nemo trip is complete or try and eat before hand?

(Is the Ihop 24/7?)

[Mousey Girl]

Nick can always eat!

[innerSpaceman]

Early Entry Hours? By that, do you mean when the Park is open to hotel guests for an hour before opening to the public? Or do you mean that the monorail is only for hotel guests for an amorphous amount of time after the Park opens to the public?

[Moonliner]

Early Entry Hours? By that, do you mean when the Park is open to hotel guests for an hour before opening to the public? Or do you mean that the monorail is only for hotel guests for an amorphous amount of time after the Park opens to the public?

To clarify my obfuscated ramblings......

On days where early entry is offered, only hotel guests are allowed to ride the monorail during that early entry hour. As soon as the gates open for one and all so does the monorail. So for a Sunday meet, which is not an early entry day, this would not be an issue.

By that, do you mean when the Park is open to hotel guests for an hour before opening to the public?

Yeah. That one.

[Moonliner]

OK all you AP'ers out there...

The Nemo preview contest has sent out emails to the winners, so who are the big kahunas around here?

[katiesue]

Not me :(

[Ponine]

That would be ........................ ME!


Although I am serious, I bet there are a ton of us.

e.t.a. That sounded so concieted. I didnt mean it that way. I didnt even know until you posted that the emails were out. Imagine my surprise. Now, will my day off be approved?

[Moonliner]

That would be ........................ ME!




Yea! for you and any other winners. I hope you will all still join us for Sub run '07 on the 24th.

[Nephythys]

Any chance of one the Swank crew will be filming this voyage to share with those of us who can't attend?

[Moonliner]

Hummm....

I'd say that's a real possibility.....

[CoasterMatt]

I won't bathe for a week before I ride the subs, you know, to bring back all the wonderful memories associated with them...

Seriously, it's a bunch of plastic fish :p

[MouseWife]

Hey! Guess who won a spot on the Finding Nemo preview......

Not me. My daughter! :D

{I had posted this in the wrong thread...}

Ponine, what is your time? I think ours is W @ 11a.m. I think.

I am taking the day off. I will get someone to cover my shift. I've done it for others.

Now, to get the boy to agree not to go to school.....

Coastermatt!!! I am gagging right now!! You just reminded me that the last time {the only time?} I ever rode the subs I realized I was a tad bit claustrophobic.....

[CoasterMatt]

I was never really a fan of the subs - always ended up with a family of the foulest smelling people - it was like sitting in a tin can full of rotting meat for 10+ minutes, with poor ventilation.

[MouseWife]

Oh, that just made it soooo much better..... :p

I am just going to have to take a hankie with the sweet smell of lavender or something like that to huff on....

[wolfy999]

I'm going at rope drop on the 15th...first day for the Wolfette to be out of school. But I'm game for another try if that doesn't work.....

[Gn2Dlnd]

I was never really a fan of the subs - always ended up with a family of the foulest smelling people

Well now we know where you get it. :p

Poor hygiene, it's a family disease.

[Not Afraid]

Yeah, who DID get to go with our "friend"?

I didn't "win" a AP preview. I never win anything. Boo Hoo.

[Gn2Dlnd]

"Friend," indeed.

Hmmph.

j/k, Mumbo!

[Kevy Baby]

I won't bathe for a week before I ride the subs, you know, to bring back all the wonderful memories associated with them...

Seriously, it's a bunch of plastic fish :p

I was never really a fan of the subs - always ended up with a family of the foulest smelling people - it was like sitting in a tin can full of rotting meat for 10+ minutes, with poor ventilation.Actually, the ventilation is quite good - it shouldn't be as much of a problem

Yeah, who DID get to go with our "friend"?:)

[Not Afraid]

You'd better get some busy fingers babe!

[Kevy Baby]

You'd better get some busy fingers babe!I will, I will.

Then I will write something about the experience.

[Not Afraid]

oh dear. I guess I set that one up.

[MouseWife]

LOL Oh yes, I've come to find you can't stay ahead of Kevy Baby...

his mind must be working like two mice on a treadmill....

or my electric meter. Damn that thing spins around fast.

Are there pictures?

And, does anyone know what is going to happen the day{s} of the previews? Anything special? Besides the preview of the ride?

[CoasterMatt]

Any bets on when a real bird attacks and damages one or more of the MINE! seagulls?

[Kevy Baby]

You'd better get some busy fingers babe!Done (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=5934)

[Babette]

I am available weeknights and the 24th. Thank you to those who waited for the rest of us to be available. For the record, I am actually available the 16th but want to ride with my sweetie, who is unavailable.I'll drop zapp off and he can save a place in the turnstile line for us. Them's that don't like 1 saving a place for a dozen can bite me.
Oh, and I'm just realizing this mega Sub meet we are planning is in the midst of Moonliner Weekend (followed barely 4 days later by Swank Camp).
We're Screwed!!! :D
:iSm:The last time I was behind one holding the line for many, I just looked at the girls behind me, said "If they are going to cut, we can too". I stepped out of line, walked ahead, and cut back in in front of the new mob that had replaced the single. The girls behind me didn't brave it. The group just looked at me, turned and gossiped with each other, but didn't try and stop me. Others have this option if we happen to do the same.

Who cares if you pack too much fun into too little time. It is summer man. You have all of July and August to recuperate ;)

[Ponine]

Ponine, what is your time? I think ours is W @ 11a.m. I think.

I am taking the day off. I will get someone to cover my shift. I've done it for others.



I am Thursday. 9-10
Havent recieved approval to be off yet though.

[swanie]

I can't make the weekend meet, but can I talk anyone into meeting during the day/evening next week? I'm coming into town this Thursday and will be around most of next week. Best part...my kids don't have their AP's yet, so I'll have to leave them at my Mom's for the day :D . I'll be flying solo, so I'd love some company.

katiesue doesn't know her work schedule, but she may try to make it up for an evening meet. Is anyone else game?

swanie

[Ghoulish Delight]

Right now it looks like CP and I are going on the evening of Tuesday the 12th.

[Snowflake]

Chances are I will be going in 2010 the way my luck is running these days ;)

[katiesue]

I can try and make it Tuesday night, pencil me in.

[swanie]

Right now it looks like CP and I are going on the evening of Tuesday the 12th.

Excellent. Do you have a particular time you'll try to hit the park?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Excellent. Do you have a particular time you'll try to hit the park?
We'll likely shoot for 6:30 (with the usual crap shoot of the parking structure possibly pushing that to ~7 before we actually get IN the park).

[Gn2Dlnd]

Chances are I will be going in 2010 the way my luck is running these days ;)

Hm. By then it should be "Disney Pixar Bruckheimer Sub Mariner Voyage Finding Davy Jones."

Best line from the attraction: "Arr, you made me ink!"

[swanie]

Very cool. I imagine I'll head over before evening traffic, so I'll be hanging out.

[Brigitte]

We'll be around the park all week, we can do any night :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm planning to be there the 12th. All day and night, unless life intervenes.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The 12th it be. So says I, Cadaverous Jones.

[Morrigoon]

Is there still a weekend meet, then? Just too hard to get up there on a weeknight from south county.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Is there still a weekend meet, then? Just too hard to get up there on a weeknight from south county.Yes, there still seem to be people planning a meet on the 24th.

[BarTopDancer]

Is there still a weekend meet, then? Just too hard to get up there on a weeknight from south county.

Wuss. :p

If I come I'll be coming from RSM. Just depends on work. And if I was out celebratin the night before.

[Morrigoon]

I don't get off work till 5:30, so even driving directly there I can't make much earlier than 7. Not a matter of wussy, it's a matter of can't make it.

[MouseWife]

I am Thursday. 9-10
Havent recieved approval to be off yet though.

Darn, on both counts....

[Gemini Cricket]

A weekend day it'll have to be for me, says I.
:(

[Moonliner]

So who be joining the mutiny and who be saying with the 24th asks I?

Moonliner and Headliner are planning on Sunday the 24th.

[Ghoulish Delight]

We will likely join the crew for the 24th as well.

[Kevy Baby]

So who be joining the mutiny and who be saying with the 24th asks I?

Moonliner and Headliner are planning on Sunday the 24th.I shall be there on the 24th.

Methinks it shall be a well (LoT) populated event.

[Moonliner]

We will likely join the crew for the 24th as well.

Arrr that be like a steady wind and a clear sky!

Headliner took a fancy to you two scallywags and I'd be glad to sail with ye anytime.

[CoasterMatt]

I'll try to be there the 24th

[CoasterMatt]

I just got a review of the subs from a CM friend...
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/vikings.jpg
:D

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So - be the meat on the 12th in the evening? or will it be an after dinner affair? What be the meat?

[Ghoulish Delight]

That's a good question. My instinct is to say fend for ourselves food-wise. I know I'm not going to want to show up at the park and head to food, I'm going to want to get in line ASAP. And who the heck knows how long that line's going to be.

[Moonliner]

I'll try to be there the 24th

DO or do not. There is no try.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Pick a time to meat up, and plan to eat before that. Park's open until 11. Is 6pm too early for people? Would 7pm be better?

[Ghoulish Delight]

As I mentioned earlier, between 6:30 and 7 is when we'll likely arrive.

[BarTopDancer]

I don't get off work till 5:30, so even driving directly there I can't make much earlier than 7. Not a matter of wussy, it's a matter of can't make it.

Wuss :p

;)

[Brigitte]

So do we meet up before getting in line or just whoever gets there first gets in line and the rest of us cut in? :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

That may be a game-time decision. I think the initial plan should be meet somewhere (DTD monorail station?) at 7, head to the subs once we have a quorum, stragglers can join us in line. There seem to be a few people who will be in the park well before that time. If they see anything that would give reason to change that plan, we can alter as necessary.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I think the initial plan should be meet somewhere (DTD monorail station?) at 7, head to the subs once we have a quorum, stragglers can join us in line.

Sounds great! Sorry- I missed your comment when I posted about not arriving until about 7. My bad.

[Kevy Baby]

And for that you shall be punished!

[Brigitte]

Last minute changes are fine, but I leave town Friday night and will have limited (cell phone browser) access after that. I can PM my cell number to anyone who might be able to keep me posted (katiesue has it already though).

[Chernabog]

I still don't understand how the monorail will be any faster than waiting by the Kodak store on Main Street at rope drop, waltzing thru Tomorrowland and up to the Subs. The monorail takes at least 10 minutes before you're in, and the in-park walk takes about 2. ;) By that time the line will be 5 hours long!

[Moonliner]

I still don't understand how the monorail will be any faster than waiting by the Kodak store on Main Street at rope drop, waltzing thru Tomorrowland and up to the Subs. The monorail takes at least 10 minutes before you're in, and the in-park walk takes about 2. ;) By that time the line will be 5 hours long!

On Sunday the 24th the park opens at 8:00am so there will be no rope drop.

The first monorail leaves DTD 5 to 10 min before the gates open. It then waits at the Tomorrowland station until the gates open. Giving it's riders direct access to nemo while the mobs rush all the way down main street.

That's how it works if all goes to plan.

If the monorail gets delayed for technical or other reasons then you can sit and sit while the unwashed mobs descend on Nemo. Also on busy days it is possible that the monorail will be reserved for hotel guests only with no prior warning.

On the other hand, if you go for the gate, at worst you have one monorail load in front of you with just a few hundred guests tops.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Everyone remember to bring their official LoT Machete's...

[Ghoulish Delight]

Last minute changes are fine, but I leave town Friday night and will have limited (cell phone browser) access after that. I can PM my cell number to anyone who might be able to keep me posted (katiesue has it already though).The LoT cell phone network usually does the trick. As the day approaches I'll be sure to collect as many cell numbers from those that appear to be joining us as I can.

[katiesue]

Last minute changes are fine, but I leave town Friday night and will have limited (cell phone browser) access after that. I can PM my cell number to anyone who might be able to keep me posted (katiesue has it already though).

Don't worry you can't escape bahhhhhhhh ;)

[alphabassettgrrl]

And for that you shall be punished!

Promises, promises.

[Ponine]

The LoT cell phone network usually does the trick. As the day approaches I'll be sure to collect as many cell numbers from those that appear to be joining us as I can.

Trust him on this one. Having now heard from him on a day he wasnt even involved in, I'd totally trust him.

[lashbear]

The electric engines take up less room than the old diesels.
I read this as "The Elastic Engines" :D

Wind 'er up, Cap'n we're ready to set sail.

Hey !! Last minute addition.... Toy Story meets Nemo !

[Brigitte]

Then I leave my fate in Katiesue's capable hands ;) I'll keep an eye on here as much as I can then hope to see you all Tuesday night then!

[katiesue]

Then I leave my fate in Katiesue's capable hands ;) I'll keep an eye on here as much as I can then hope to see you all Tuesday night then!


You're hosed then :D

[jdramj]

Katiesue,

Do you still have my cell phone too? I may try to make it with the crew in tow.

[katiesue]

Katiesue,

Do you still have my cell phone too? I may try to make it with the crew in tow.

I just pm'd you to make sure I have it right still. Yay - haven't seen you in forever.

[Kevy Baby]

Hey katiesue: do you have my cell phone number? It won't make any difference as I will not be there that day, but I thought I would ask.

[MouseWife]

I think I still have your phone number.

But, it won't matter. I won't be there.

[katiesue]

Hey katiesue: do you have my cell phone number? It won't make any difference as I will not be there that day, but I thought I would ask.

Nope :p

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm half tempted to post Kevy's cell number publicly :evil:

[Kevy Baby]

My number is 1-800-2BITEME

[Ponine]

I thought it was 876-4309 ??

[Kevy Baby]

I have no clue what number that is (seriously).

[Ponine]

I have no clue what number that is (seriously).

It would help if I had it right. I'm positive now that its in fact wrong.

[Ghoulish Delight]

It would help if I had it right. I'm positive now that its in fact wrong.
Did you mean 867-5309?

[Ponine]

Did you mean 867-5309?

Oh who knows what I meant. I was trying to be witty before 10:00 am. :rolleyes:

But that might be right. My forte is musical theatre, not rock.

[Kevy Baby]

Well, I feel kinda not-so-smart now. I should have picked up on that.

But my name is not Jenny.

[Ponine]

But my name is not Jenny.
You're assuming I knew that part of the song.
I have no idea what Jenny has to do with it. But... thats okay....
Back to the subs!!

[Kevy Baby]

The name of the song is "867-5309/Jenny"

[Capt Jack]

You're assuming I knew that part of the song.
My forte is musical theatre, not rock.

shes not kidding. ask her about Wicked, or Rent, or JCSuperstar....dead on.

anything Zepplin? ....not a snowballs chance in 773H's BBQ

:rolleyes:

[Gn2Dlnd]

Oh who knows what I meant. I was trying to be witty before 10:00 am. :rolleyes:

But that might be right. My forte is musical theatre, not rock.

I think you must have meant PLaza oh, double four, double three.

[Moonliner]

I think you must have meant PLaza oh, double four, double three.

I tought it was Pennsylvania Six-Five Thousand.

[Ponine]

I think you must have meant PLaza oh, double four, double three.
There ya go.
Thats what I get for typing the first thing that came into my mind.

[Gemini Cricket]

In the spirit of Walt Disney's renowned ability to create magic, the Disneyland Resort is sprinkling some pixie dust on the calendar and virtually creating an "8th Day" in its operating week in anticipation of high demand for the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction, which resurfaces June 11 in the Tomorrowland Lagoon. The subs return as part of the ongoing Year of a Million Dreams celebration at the Disneyland Resort. Starting June 11, the day the subs resurface, guests will be allowed to join the queue until official park closing and the subs will continue their voyages to find Nemo for up to 2 1/2 hours after park closing.
Source (http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,118005.shtml)

[Kevy Baby]

That means that you could be getting on the subs at 2:30 in the morning. I wonder if they will keep Main Street Shops open until 3:30 (one more hour for your shopping convenience)?

And what happens of the wait time at closing exceeds 2-1/2 hours? THAT could be interesting if some poor schlep who has been waiting in line for three hours gets told that he cannot go on :p. I doubt it will get to that, but the potential is there.

This could make for a fun LoT quest: hanging around the entrance to the queue until 11:59:59 and then jumping in line at the last second. That would make one REAL popular with the CM's

And I'll bet the CM's just LOVED this decision!

[Moonliner]

That means that you could be getting on the subs at 2:30 in the morning. I wonder if they will keep Main Street Shops open until 3:30 (one more hour for your shopping convenience)?

And what happens of the wait time at closing exceeds 2-1/2 hours? THAT could be interesting if some poor schlep who has been waiting in line for three hours gets told that he cannot go on :p. I doubt it will get to that, but the potential is there.

This could make for a fun LoT quest: hanging around the entrance to the queue until 11:59:59 and then jumping in line at the last second. That would make one REAL popular with the CM's

And I'll bet the CM's just LOVED this decision!

Time and a half?

[€uroMeinke]

I thought that was the case with any ride in the park -s long as you were in line before closing, you got to ride. I guess this just means it's a longer line than Peter Pan.

[mousepod]

I just saw the TV commercial for the attraction. Damn.

[Kevy Baby]

Damn good or damn bad?

[Mousey Girl]

*pout*

I only have 1 swanky cell number.

[Not Afraid]

I should just post mine.

[Kevy Baby]

I should just post mine.I wouldn't be surprised if that was the one she had. Which, in reality, is the only one you need!

[mousepod]

Damn interesting. Like most DL commercials, it didn't actually show any real attraction stuff. Two kids in a backyard kiddie pool - a periscope rises between them - they swim down and see the sub. Lots of Pixarish animation.
Very pretty. Not a single spoiler.

[lashbear]

I just saw the TV commercial for the attraction. Damn.
I love it. :snap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg1D_QXoLNA

[wolfy999]

So when and where is the "swanky " meet? Anyone decide yet exacly...??

[Mousey Girl]

I wouldn't be surprised if that was the one she had. Which, in reality, is the only one you need!

Believe it or not I do not have NA's. It was a different Swanky number.





Although I now have 2 numbers!! I am starting to feel important.

[MouseWife]

We went this morning with the time of 11/12 a.m. but when we walked up at 10:05 they let us on early. We did have to wait a bit to board but that was fine, it was in the shade.

No spoilers from me. Well, except to say I did not freak out. Oh a bit, a tiny tiny bit {claustraphobic} upon 'submersion' but then I just snapped myself out of it by the 'duh' factor...submersion? :D

The hubby did try to freak me out saying a lot about the lack of air, how long we would be in there, just to name a few things.

I had the pleasure of seeing a wonderful new friend, whom I met during the Biggest Lashbear Meet. It was nice to see you {if you read this!} and I did have a fun time at the park.

We didn't really stay for long, the place was packed. The kids rode SM, we all found Nemo, went over to check out the new Pirate themed Island {I am sure we missed a lot} grabbed a popcorn and then headed over to DCA where we split up; the chickie and co. heading to ToT and we went for lunch at the GCA. {ooo, did I get those all right?}

We then headed home {after lunch for the couple at Native Foods} and then went to see Pirates...we felt like we were still at Disneyland.

[Kevy Baby]

So when and where is the "swanky " meet? Anyone decide yet exacly...??There is an impromptu LoT meet of people meeting after work around 6:30 - 7 next Tuesday (6/12). Get GD's cell phone number and call him when you are getting close.

There is another larger general meet on Sunday, 2/24 - first a.m. Final finite plans still to be determined.

All of the above can be found previously in the thread if you wanna cull through it.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I only have a few spare minutes on my break - can someone put all that on the calendar?

[Kevy Baby]

I only have a few spare minutes on my break - can someone put all that on the calendar?Done

[BarTopDancer]

There is another larger general meet on Sunday, 2/24 - first a.m.

Wow. Talk about planning ahead.

[Kevy Baby]

There is another larger general meet on Sunday, 6/24 - first a.m. Final finite plans still to be determined.


I'm allowed a typo once in a while.

[Gemini Cricket]

There is another larger general meet on Sunday, 6/24 - first a.m.
And who are these generals larger than?

[Kevy Baby]

I was referring to the General You (http://www.micechat.com/forums/member.php?u=16).



(Hopefully you don't need a password to go to that link.)

[Moonliner]

Boy, a guy tries to do a little public service by getting the word out about a meet and the world beats him up.

It's a sad, sad world.


Mostly because I did not spot the typo first.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Okay, umm, things are about to change.

I've received reliable word that right now, they are letting anyone with an AP onto the ride. And the crowds are low.

Our own Borneio has ridden it 4 times today already.

CP's still at work, so I don't know for sure, but something tells me we'll be heading there this evening.

What that means for us and next Tuesday's meet remains to be seen. For anyone planning on going, it sounds like there are still going to whole lot of folks that will be going, so don't unplan. But you may need to pick a different cell phone central switch than me.

[Moonliner]

Okay, umm, things are about to change.

I've received reliable word that right now, they are letting anyone with an AP onto the ride.


Oh great, so now Nemo is the new AP lounge?

[Gemini Cricket]

More info about the 11th from disneyland.com:
On June 11th, following a grand opening ceremony for media and invited Guests only, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage will open in the early afternoon.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I can play phone central. PM me and I'll give you my cell number. I'll be there from about 10am, maybe 11, but definitely as early as I can get there.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Basicly all of Tomorrowland from the Matterhorn - to Ariel's Grotto to the big ball in front of Space Mtn was blocked off today for a special blue carpet event. It was all dolled up for the celeb party - I saw Courtney Cox and the blond chick from Friends and tons of Plaids running around - then I saw Ed Greer walking around.

[Chernabog]

So the park opens at 8am on the 24th. Is there a time and location set for the meet yet, I didn't see one when I was scrolling back thru this thread.

[Not Afraid]

I got a call from Disney Daniel this morning. He is the 20th person in line waiting for the ride to open at noon. They've started the queue neat the Monorail exit and it was all of the way back to IASW at that point.

What I thought was especially cool is that they covered a Monorail in a yellow "condom" that was decorated to look like a Sub. It passed over head during the opening ceremony.

He's taking pictures and promises to post later.

[Gn2Dlnd]

A sub flyover! Cool!

[Moonliner]

So the park opens at 8am on the 24th. Is there a time and location set for the meet yet, I didn't see one when I was scrolling back thru this thread.

The founding member of the 24th Submarine Attack Group seems to be, at least for the moment, missing in action.

However I would vote for:

Be at the front gate early (as in 7:00am?), bee line it for the subs at opening and ride. Repeat as necessary.

[keith - SuPeR K!]

I'm so excited! Can't wait to see you all and the new attraction :)

[Chernabog]

I'm so excited! Can't wait to see you all and the new attraction :)

Super Keith? Before 8 am? What kind of hellish alternate universe have I awoken to this Monday? :eek:

[Ghoulish Delight]

However I would vote for:

Be at the front gate early (as in 7:00am?), bee line it for the subs at opening and ride. Repeat as necessary.

As mentioned before, anyone driving in and parking in the structure will not be able to get there that early. The structure doesn't open until 7:30.

[Moonliner]

As mentioned before, anyone driving in and parking in the structure will not be able to get there that early. The structure doesn't open until 7:30.

I thought the plan was them's that could get there early (ie me) would stake out a spot at the main gate for them's that need to park.

If the gates open at 8:00am, what time do they really open? Would you be able to make it from the structure to the gates before they open?

Would you suggest a later time and just dealing with the wait?

[Mousey Girl]

Ok, I think I got my wires crossed. I thought it was in front of the Monorail Station in DTD at 8?

If not, then The Boy and I will meet up inside the Park, near the Subs shortly after 8. For some reason he thinks food in the morning is important to his well being.

[Ghoulish Delight]

If the gates open at 8:00am, what time do they really open? Would you be able to make it from the structure to the gates before they open? The gates do open at 8. Generally, one can make it from the structure to the gates by somewhere around 10 'til (assuming you were clever enough to arrive before the 7:30 opening and are near the front of the usually slow-moving line of cars).

I guess it all depends on just how many people we're talking about. How many already in line, how many showing up from the structure. If there are 5 people in line, and 15 people appear to join them, I personally consider that a bit rude to those that would be behind us.

If it's more like 10 people already in line and 5-10 people joining the line, not as big a deal.

My suggestion is to try to get as good a head-count and time-estimate as we can. If the numbers look reasonable for slipping a few people into the entrance line, then go for it. If it's looking like it's going to be a mob of people rushing in from the structure, or that too many people can't guarantee they'll actually make it before 8, we might want to pick a rally point inside the park.

[Moonliner]

So the park opens at 8am on the 24th. Is there a time and location set for the meet yet, I didn't see one when I was scrolling back thru this thread.

So is that all cleared up for you now?

[BarTopDancer]

If not, then The Boy and I will meet up inside the Park, near the Subs shortly after 8. For some reason he thinks food in the morning is important to his well being.

Silly child. Food is for the weak!

[Chernabog]

Silly child. Food is for the weak!

I knew there was a reason to buy Go-gurt!

[Gemini Cricket]

It was 1998 when Disneyland grounded the submarine fleet, calling it costly and dated. Then park President Paul Pressler, leader of the park bean-counters, wanted the ride shut down because it hogged space, proved too expensive to maintain and cycled riders through too slowly.
But the ride had its champions, including Marty Sklar, then Disney's creative chief. He publicly threatened to lie down on the busy street that fronts Disneyland to prevent the subs from being deep-sixed. It was a rare case of an internal Walt Disney Co. dispute being thrust into the public eye.
"Oh, I said it," Sklar said. "I meant it. I'm sure glad I didn't have to throw myself across Harbor Boulevard…. I never gave up."
Source (http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-nemo11jun11)

[SacTown Chronic]

Source (http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-nemo11jun11)
"IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! i would TOTALLY WAIT IN LINE for like 6 hours for it,"Totally!

[Ponine]

I find this excerpt a tad more interesting

With long lines anticipated, park executives are devising ways to keep guests occupied: They'll be selling extra snacks (cheddar fish crackers) and handing out activity guides. And the Finding Nemo will remain open for up to 2 1/2 hours after the park closes, adding up to what Disneyland calls an "eighth day" in the week.

[Gemini Cricket]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/32.jpg

Oh my-LANTA!

:eek: :D

[Not Afraid]

THANK YOU! I have been dying to see the big yellow condom.

[Gemini Cricket]

THANK YOU! I have been dying to see the big yellow condom.
Something about reading your comment next to your avatar just seems wrong somehow.

"THANK YOU! I have been dying to see the big yellow condom." The Highland Bull said licking his chops.

:D

[BarTopDancer]

I think it looks neat.

[Gemini Cricket]

I think it looks neat.
I do, too. But they turned the Monorail into a billboard.
:( Meh.

[Mousey Girl]

Dang that thing is bright!!

I read on another board that the wait for the subs, at 4pm, was 6 hours. I just can't fathom that. Also, with where the que is, it passes right by the smoking area, across from Matterhorn. I see some problems with that.

[BarTopDancer]

I do, too. But they turned the Monorail into a billboard.
:( Meh.

But for how long? And how much worse could it have been? ;)

[Moonliner]

Dang that thing is bright!!

I read on another board that the wait for the subs, at 4pm, was 6 hours. I just can't fathom that. Also, with where the que is, it passes right by the smoking area, across from Matterhorn. I see some problems with that.

I read elsewhere that the smoking area was moved.

[Gemini Cricket]

But for how long? And how much worse could it have been? ;)
I guess it could have been worse. Lindsey Lohan could have been driving the monorail.

[Gemini Cricket]

I read elsewhere that the smoking area was moved.
This is how they "moved it". They put a black Sharpie line through the cigarette logo. If you look close, you'll see it.
:D

[Matterhorn Fan]

But for how long? And how much worse could it have been? ;)Forever. And Stitch could have been pressing his butt up against the monorail windows.

[Alex]

Seems to me that in its inaugural summer we stood about 4 hours in line for Splash Mountain. Considering the significant local AP boom since 1989 and the more restrictive capacity, 6 hours wouldn't surprise me. Though they are stupid people (no offense to any stupid person on this board who waits in the line).

[RStar]

Seems to me that in its inaugural summer we stood about 4 hours in line for Splash Mountain. Considering the significant local AP boom since 1989 and the more restrictive capacity, 6 hours wouldn't surprise me. Though they are stupid people (no offense to any stupid person on this board who waits in the line).

Why are they stupid people? Because they are willing to wait in line for 6 hours for a ride, or because they effectively keep the full-price guests off the ride by making the line 6 hours long?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Why are they stupid people? Because they are willing to wait in line for 6 hours for a ride, or because they effectively keep the full-price guests off the ride by making the line 6 hours long?I'd say the former. No ride is worth 6 hours of my time.

[MouseWife]

Aw man, I didn't see the monorail sub version. I think it would look neat zipping through on its' way through the park.

I wouldn't wait six hours for anything. But, on the other hand, if you are an APer and have seen everything and your only intent is to ride this ride, why not. If this is the only trip you are taking for the year, I think I'd put it off. Or ride it last thing at night.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Last night they were saying that if you got in line at park closing, you'd be guaranteed a ride. We waited about 2, 2 1/2 hours for it.

[katiesue]

The CM we spoke to said they'd stayed open until 1:30 the night before to clear the line.

[Kevy Baby]

The CM we spoke to said they'd stayed open until 1:30 the night before to clear the line.I don't know if you caught GC's earlier post:

In the spirit of Walt Disney's renowned ability to create magic, the Disneyland Resort is sprinkling some pixie dust on the calendar and virtually creating an "8th Day" in its operating week in anticipation of high demand for the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction, which resurfaces June 11 in the Tomorrowland Lagoon. The subs return as part of the ongoing Year of a Million Dreams celebration at the Disneyland Resort. Starting June 11, the day the subs resurface, guests will be allowed to join the queue until official park closing and the subs will continue their voyages to find Nemo for up to 2 1/2 hours after park closing.Source (http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,118005.shtml)

[Ponine]

But actually seeing the words "they'd stayed open until 1:30" just seems so much more.... impressive. :cool:

[Ghoulish Delight]

But actually seeing the words "they'd stayed open until 1:30" just seems so much more.... impressive. :cool:
Eh. Main Street's open an hour after closing anyway, and I've surely seen Peter Pan have a 45 minute + line at closing. 1:30's pretty late, but it's not 2:30, which is what they were gearing up for.

[katiesue]

The CM also mentioned that they closed when there was no more line, implying you could have gotten in line at say 1:15ish and still ridden.

[Morrigoon]

Seems strange to me, because at most attractions, a CM is sent to the end of the line at closing to "close off" the line (eg: stand behind the last person in line to disallow anyone else to get in line after closing time)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I was about 10th from the end of the line on Nemo closing. They had 2 CM's at the end and others around to turn people away. When I got out it was about 1am. Only Security and a few CM's were around. Otherwise it was noman's land. Pretty cool.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Stopped by the park this morning. Got into the Downtown Disney parking lot at 9:10, got right on a monorail, into tomorrowland by 9:25 at the latest.

Wait time: 3 1/2 - 4 hours.

A half-hour into it, we decided to ride it another time. Four hours of standing in the sun was not appealing. We rode Snow White, got lunch, went home.

Productive morning, that was.

[Moonliner]

So have we decided on final plans for the Sunday meet?

Monorail, Front Gate, How early, black or white tie?

[innerSpaceman]

I believe Monorail was determined to be a fool's errand. They only start running once the Park opens and it's doubtful even first riders will reach the Subs before first runners, er, walkers.


So ... it's front gate, Esplanade wait. I hope some people will be getting there before 7am. (Several people will be out late at the Cemetary Screening the night before, and 7am would seem an unlikely arrival time for them).

Those getting there early should try to sneak a coupla dozen bagels, some cream cheese and a few quarts of orange juice through bag check. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

Pink bowtie

[Moonliner]

Assuming we hit the subs first thing I would expect most of our wait time to be outside the gates so we could be finished by 8:30 or so. Would anyone else like to plan on a full in-park breakfast after the subs?

[Ghoulish Delight]

We can't commit to anything post-ride as we have lunch plans in Laguna.

[Gemini Cricket]

After the lagoon-a they're a goin' to Laguna.
:D

[Mousey Girl]

Count the Boy and I in for breakfast.

[Gemini Cricket]

I hope I can go. With work the way it is right now, you never know. I have to ride this frickin' ride though.

[Not Afraid]

Ummmmm, bacon.

[lindyhop]

So have we decided on final plans for the Sunday meet?

Monorail, Front Gate, How early, black or white tie?

Yes, please tell, how early? I had some plans change on me so apparently I should show up at an ungodly hour to ride this thing. Breakfast after sounds good to me. And a nap.

[CoasterMatt]

I guess I'll take my nap aboard the subs

[Gemini Cricket]

Yes, please tell, how early? I had some plans change on me so apparently I should show up at an ungodly hour to ride this thing. Breakfast after sounds good to me. And a nap.
Good question.
I was hoping someone would just let me cut before boarding the subs...





:D
I'm kidding.

[innerSpaceman]

Also keep in mind that the parking garage doesn't even open till 7:30, with arrival at the Esplanade by 7:40 the earliest possible (and highly optimistically unlikely) time.

You'd think that would put everybody in the same boat.



And you'd be wrong.




By 7:45 there will be thousands of people in the Esplanade ... and a Two-Hour wait for Subs if you get there after them.


Anyone staying in local hotels should try and get there by 7ish, and save a place for the drive-there masses. (And perhaps anyone staying just for Subs and then a'goin to Laguna can park carefree at McDonald's on Harbor with no worries about their vehicle causing non-customer suspicions.)

[€uroMeinke]

So when does the DTD lot open?

[Not Afraid]

Of course, the day ISM went there was Early Entry. We won't have that on Sunday.

[Chernabog]

I should show up at an ungodly hour to ride this thing.

Aye, there is no god before 8am -- I'd better get some coffee in me or things are gonna get REAL interesting :P

[Mousey Girl]

If anyone wants/needs my cell number, feel free to pm me. I firgure Boy and I will probably be at or near the Esplanade close to 7, with a stop at Jamba Juice on the way to the gates.

[Kevy Baby]

By 7:45 there will be thousands of people in the Esplanade ... and a Two-Hour wait for Subs if you get there after them.Is this a normal Sunday morning? Since the subs have been open for a couple of weeks now, I would think that the initial crush would have mostly subsided by now (pardon the pun - it was unintentional).

[Moonliner]

Is this a normal Sunday morning? Since the subs have been open for a couple of weeks now, I would think that the initial crush would have mostly subsided by now (pardon the pun - it was unintentional).

I'd expect not because I'm a pessimistic jerk, but I will be at the gates early on Friday (also a non EE day) so I can give you a report then.

[innerSpaceman]

Oh, and the DTD Lot doesn't open till 8am.

Anyone not staying at hotels who has the urge to get there early (and bring bagels!) should probably park anonymously in the big Mimi's / McDonald's lot on Harbor.


Personally, I have no problem with 17 people cutting in with 4. But that's just me.

[Moonliner]

Personally, I have no problem with 17 people cutting in with 4. But that's just me.

I don't either, but assuming I get there first I will talk to the people behind me and let them know that I'm saving space for multiple friends.

At the risk of being criticized as an overzealous anal retentive geek, is there any preference left-to-right in terms of which entrance gate to line up for or should I just take the one with the shortest line at that time?

[Kevy Baby]

Did we ever get an answer about the Downtown Disney LoT?

[Mousey Girl]

I am so confused on the whole EE thing. I thought Friday was EE, but Saturday was not.

We should be down there early enough to check our bags and collect our passes and still be able to get to the park early Friday morning. We are leaving here at 4am, but it all depends on the traffic. My goal is to make it down before the traffic really picks up, and make it to DLH by 730ish. Of course, Boy wants to try to leave at 3am. Since it is just us now, we tend to get up and out pretty quick.

[Moonliner]

Did we ever get an answer about the Downtown Disney LoT?

Yes.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I don't either, but assuming I get there first I will talk to the people behind me and let them know that I'm saving space for multiple friends.

At the risk of being criticized as an overzealous anal retentive geek, is there any preference left-to-right in terms of which entrance gate to line up for or should I just take the one with the shortest line at that time?Okay, so right-of-center there's a tree about 15 feet in front of a couple gates. If the lines are past that tree, take a close look. Often, because of people routing themselves around said tree, one of those lines ends up splitting and feeding 2 turnstyles. If you can find that line (don't know how obvious it will be before the gates open), that's the line you want to be in.

[Moonliner]

I am so confused on the whole EE thing. I thought Friday was EE, but Saturday was not.

We should be down there early enough to check our bags and collect our passes and still be able to get to the park early Friday morning. We are leaving here at 4am, but it all depends on the traffic. My goal is to make it down before the traffic really picks up, and make it to DLH by 730ish. Of course, Boy wants to try to leave at 3am. Since it is just us now, we tend to get up and out pretty quick.

Early entry is Mon, Tue, Thru, and Sat.

So:

Fri: The park opens at 9:00am with a rope drop and no EE
Sat:The park opens at 7:00am for EE, 8:00am with no rope drop
Sun: The Park opens at 8:00am with no EE and no rope drop.

[Kevy Baby]

Did we ever get an answer about the Downtown Disney LoT?

Yes.Duh! I misread iSM's post. Gotta stop cruising the LoT before coffee.

Oh, and the DTD Lot doesn't open till 8am.

[Moonliner]

Okay, so right-of-center there's a tree about 15 feet in front of a couple gates. If the lines are past that tree, take a close look. Often, because of people routing themselves around said tree, one of those lines ends up splitting and feeding 2 turnstyles. If you can find that line (don't know how obvious it will be before the gates open), that's the line you want to be in.

15 Feet? You think I'm gonna be 15' back from the gate???


I find your lack of fatih disturbing.


http://www.madebymark.com/madebymark/vadergg01.jpg

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I just checked bus schedules again, and ugh. I'm worried about using Mimi's though.

[Moonliner]

I find your lack of fatih disturbing.


However just in case....

This tree?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Moonliner/map.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

Other right.

[Moonliner]

Other right.

Check.

[innerSpaceman]

This has now been officially over-planned!

[Moonliner]

This has now been officially over-planned!

But what about contingency plans? Rain, earthquakes, 101's.... We've not even begun to address those issues...

[Chernabog]

This has now been officially over-planned!

Wait, you mean I should call off the trained monkeys to crawl into the park at 3:27 a.m. to hide in the Autopian bushes, only to emerge at at the sound of the macaw mating whistle that Not Afraid will keep in her pocket (after receiving it on Saturday from UPS through an Ebay seller in Uganda), which Zappop will blow at 7:56 a.m. in order to have the monkeys wait in line for us for Nemo?

Dammit!!! This $hit was all worked out!!!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

This has now been officially over-planned!

Not quite:

33° 48′ 34.26″ N
117° 55′ 08.63″ W

Now it is.

[Moonliner]

Not quite:

33° 48′ 34.26″ N
117° 55′ 08.63″ W

Now it is.


Other right.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Other right.

33° 48′ 34.42″ N
117° 55′ 07.19″ W

check

[Moonliner]

33° 48′ 34.42″ N
117° 55′ 07.19″ W

check

Pssst:

That should be: 33° 48′ 34.42″ N 117° 55′ 07.91″ W


We don't want anyone to get lost.....

[Mousey Girl]

Too late...