50-Hour Party for the 50th - What Will You Do?

[Boss Radio]

There should also be a solemn Skyway processional that follows the path of the late, lamented attraction.

(Dodging the the whole "Through the Matterhorn" bit, however. No scaling the mountain for authenticity. You'll go to Mickey jail. As a former detainee of the Happiest Lock-up on Earth, I can testify. You don't want to go there.)

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by Boss Radio

There should also be a solemn Skyway processional that follows the path of the late, lamented attraction.

(Dodging the the whole "Through the Matterhorn" bit, however. No scaling the mountain for authenticity. You'll go to Mickey jail. As a former detainee of the Happiest Lock-up on Earth, I can testify. You don't want to go there.)

Hmmm there's plenty of possibilities for homages to past attractions - Motorboat Cruise, Flight to the Moon, People Mover, etc - we could lay wreaths...

[Not Afraid]

I have several real ticket books. Maybe I should scan the suckers.

[Mr. Fusion]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I have several real ticket books. Maybe I should scan the suckers.

No need to, I just found this little treasure trove of old ticket books.

http://www.perrific.com/disney/tickets/tickets.html

[Disneyphile]

Ok, taking over the entire carrousel is SO not going to be a problem. We just had 30 people at a MiceChat meet yesterday, and more are slated to attend future meets. We just need to figure out a time.

[wendybeth]

If it's to be on the 16th, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make it for afternoon or evening! My flight got moved and I won't get in until around 2:00 pm. We're going into John Wayne, so we can grab a taxi and get to the hotel (Park Inn) pretty quick.

[wendybeth]

I just made the final payment on our trip- yeah!!!

I'm broke, but at least it's paid for!

[BarTopDancer]

I was hearing predictions of capacity being reached by 10am... Now I'm reading that people are planning on lining up at midnight the night before... And I'm wondering...how in the heck is DL mass of people control going to handle this? Are they actually going to allow the mass line-ups over night in the Esplanade? Will they keep bag check (as much of a sham that it is) open all night? Or will the celebration be limited to the drop off areas and DTD... Anyone know? Anyone want to take a random guess? Anyone else wondering this?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I was hearing predictions of capacity being reached by 10am... Now I'm reading that people are planning on lining up at midnight the night before...

Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

July 17 is blocked out for Deluxe APs. Has this been the case in previous years? I'm guessing it's due to the anticipated large crowds.

I'm really starting to worry about all this.

Perhaps any plans we make should end early-ish on Saturday so that we have energy for a FULL DAY on Sunday? I know I plan on being there at opening because if I show up any later and the gates are closed, I'll never forgive myself. And we won't be able to leave, either.

After 05/05/05, does anyone still believe that the park won't close its gates? Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if they sold out on the 16th, too.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I'm really starting to worry about all this.

You and me both, sister. This is why we're not coming on Saturday, why we're hoping to get a hotel even though we live in LA, why I thought that hitting so many rides would be difficult [especially in the heat with the crowds and no ability to leave], and why I'm especially concerned about the availability of AP blackout tickets (and the logistics of getting them if you're waiting in line for the gate.)