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

[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.)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick (emphasis CP's)

This is why we're not coming on Saturday, why we're hoping to get a hotel even though we live in LA,

If you don't have a hotel reservation yet, you're nuts.

We aren't staying in a hotel, even though I kind of wish we were, so we wouldn't have to deal with the parking. And we live 15 min away.

After 05/05 though, I think parking/tram won't be that much of a problem. It was easliey the best-handled thing that day.

best-handled thing??

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

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.

From what I heard people were lining up before 5am on the 5th. I think that getting there at opening won't guarentee park entry. I have no doubts the park will hit capacity and I think it'll hit earlier than anyone expects.

I know I'm bringing my backpack with snacks and water, getting a locker and preparing for a very looooong day. I feel very bad for unsuspecting tourists making a once in a life time trip during that weekend. I hope it isn't as crazy as we're all expecting.

Steph, As far as I recall, the only time 7/17 has been a block out day was when 7/17 fell on a regular scheduled block out day.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I think that getting there at opening won't guarentee park entry.

This I can't believe. Do you really think there will be 60,000 people there at 9am? SIXTY THOUSAND?

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

This I can't believe. Do you really think there will be 60,000 people there at 9am? SIXTY THOUSAND?

That is doubtful. But, people will wait all night because they think that is the case. Hey, have a good time! See you all at 9:30.