Moonliner is coming to play (June 22-25th)

innerSpaceman · 04-13-2007, 09:34 PM

Yeah, THE SPOT kinda sucks now. It's really not worth camping out for a place that looks no different than anyplace on Main Street.

That's ok, I've recenty discovered another great spot. Thing is, it's not inside Disneyland ... or even on Resort property.

It's the Harbor Blvd. bridge over the 5 freeway. Really, really close to the launching zone, and you can see Tinkerbell, the Matterhorn, Indy flames, and Castle pinwheels. It beats the heck out of the parking structure roof.

Not Afraid · 04-13-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

That's ok, I've recenty discovered another great spot. Thing is, it's not inside Disneyland ... or even on Resort property.

It's the Harbor Blvd. bridge over the 5 freeway. Really, really close to the launching zone, and you can see Tinkerbell, the Matterhorn, Indy flames, and Castle pinwheels. It beats the heck out of the parking structure roof.

By the Holiday Inn?

Kevy Baby · 04-14-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

By the Holiday Inn?

It isn't a Hol;iday Inn any more (asuming you are speaking of the hotel on the Southwest corner of Ball and Harbor). I don't know the new name.

MickeyLumbo · 04-15-2007, 08:57 AM

It's now called The Menage ... with the ~ squiggly thingy.

The overpass is where I watched a few 1am "dress rehearsals" in late April 2005. That spot is cool because you really get an odd perspective from the multiple launch sites and hear the initial thwump of some of the shells.

but at 9:25 it may be drowned out by freeway traffic.

Moonliner · 04-15-2007, 09:08 AM

I think for this trip we will stay inside the park for the fireworks, although taking my daughter to play on the freeway does have some appeal....

My dad always told me to go play on a freeway but he never actaully took me to one.

Moonliner · 05-22-2007, 09:41 AM

Bump!

T-1 One Month and counting.....

Here is our tentative schedule....

Thursday June 21st
Arrive Long Beach Airport ~10:45am. Grab our Hertz rent-a-speck and peddle it to DLR. Head straight for DCA and spend the rest of the day there. For dinner perhaps a visit to Steakhouse-55 and an early tuck-in after a long day.

Friday June 22nd
Disneyland here we come. Cheaper AP's are blocked and there is no early entry. Our plan: Hit it early and hit it hard. A full frontal assault on Nemo! Followed by a full day in the park including the highlight of the day, Headliners first ever trip through PoTC (at ~8:00pm) and a viewing of Fantasmic.

Saturday June 23rd
Our Early Entry day. A return trip to Nemo (if it's EE) plus all the great fantasyland attractions. Back to the hotel for a mid-day nap before we grab our spot for the fireworks and then close down the park with a midnight ride on Haunted Mansion.

Sunday June 24th
Sleep in, take it easy. Show up for the noon meet at the hub. Party with any and all attendees for the rest of the day. Celebrate my birthday.

Monday June 25th.
Drop Headliner off at Long Beach and put the pedal to the metal out to Vegas for a pre-meeting meeting and some evening Cirque action....

Please consider this an open invitation to meet up with us at any point that fits your schedule!

Moonliner · 05-25-2007, 06:25 AM

Does anyone have a review of Steakhouse-55?

Now I'm thinking it might be fun to cap off the trip with a visit to Steakhouse-55 on Sunday eveing around 6ish.

If anyone would like to join us, let me know and I'll call for PS.

(Sunday June 24th)

04-13-2007, 09:34 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yeah, THE SPOT kinda sucks now. It's really not worth camping out for a place that looks no different than anyplace on Main Street. That's ok, I've recenty discovered another great spot. Thing is, it's not inside Disneyland ... or even on Resort property. It's the Harbor Blvd. bridge over the 5 freeway. Really, really close to the launching zone, and you can see Tinkerbell, the Matterhorn, Indy flames, and Castle pinwheels. It beats the heck out of the parking structure roof.
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04-15-2007, 08:57 AM	#4
MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	It's now called The Menage ... with the ~ squiggly thingy. The overpass is where I watched a few 1am "dress rehearsals" in late April 2005. That spot is cool because you really get an odd perspective from the multiple launch sites and hear the initial thwump of some of the shells. but at 9:25 it may be drowned out by freeway traffic. __________________
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04-15-2007, 09:08 AM	#5
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I think for this trip we will stay inside the park for the fireworks, although taking my daughter to play on the freeway does have some appeal.... My dad always told me to go play on a freeway but he never actaully took me to one.
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05-22-2007, 09:41 AM	#6
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Bump! T-1 One Month and counting..... Here is our tentative schedule.... Thursday June 21st Arrive Long Beach Airport ~10:45am. Grab our Hertz rent-a-speck and peddle it to DLR. Head straight for DCA and spend the rest of the day there. For dinner perhaps a visit to Steakhouse-55 and an early tuck-in after a long day. Friday June 22nd Disneyland here we come. Cheaper AP's are blocked and there is no early entry. Our plan: Hit it early and hit it hard. A full frontal assault on Nemo! Followed by a full day in the park including the highlight of the day, Headliners first ever trip through PoTC (at ~8:00pm) and a viewing of Fantasmic. Saturday June 23rd Our Early Entry day. A return trip to Nemo (if it's EE) plus all the great fantasyland attractions. Back to the hotel for a mid-day nap before we grab our spot for the fireworks and then close down the park with a midnight ride on Haunted Mansion. Sunday June 24th Sleep in, take it easy. Show up for the noon meet at the hub. Party with any and all attendees for the rest of the day. Celebrate my birthday. Monday June 25th. Drop Headliner off at Long Beach and put the pedal to the metal out to Vegas for a pre-meeting meeting and some evening Cirque action.... Please consider this an open invitation to meet up with us at any point that fits your schedule!
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05-25-2007, 06:25 AM	#7
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Does anyone have a review of Steakhouse-55? Now I'm thinking it might be fun to cap off the trip with a visit to Steakhouse-55 on Sunday eveing around 6ish. If anyone would like to join us, let me know and I'll call for PS. (Sunday June 24th)
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