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CoasterMatt · 05-04-2005, 08:29 PM

I'll be happily resting at work

Kels · 05-04-2005, 10:01 PM

Have a great time everyone! I can't wait to hear (read?) all about it.

Moonliner · 05-05-2005, 04:19 AM

SOO?? Where are you all?

I'm watching GMA today (5/5) it's 4:00am local time out there and they are showing live crowd shots in the Disneyland square. So far I don't see any of you. How in the hell am I supposed to live vicariously if you can't get your tails to the park by 4am and get on camera?

Seriously though, I wish the best of fun to all of you that are able to attend the festivites today and later this summer. Please hoist a dole whip in honor of your missing comrads!

Matterhorn Fan · 05-05-2005, 08:01 AM

My favorite part of the GMA stuff this morning was when they mentioned that Space Mountain was getting re-done. They showed video of Space Mountain, and I thought, "holy crap! It's open? . . . and they put the speedramp back? Cool!"

And then--just barely--I saw a Peoplemover, and I realized, they were using REALLY old video of Space Mountain.

Stan4dSteph · 05-05-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

My favorite part of the GMA stuff this morning was when they mentioned that Space Mountain was getting re-done. They showed video of Space Mountain, and I thought, "holy crap! It's open? . . . and they put the speedramp back? Cool!"

And then--just barely--I saw a Peoplemover, and I realized, they were using REALLY old video of Space Mountain.

Yes. Did you catch the one wide shot of Tomorrowland with a Rocket Rod passing by?

I did like the bit they showed of the the apartment. I hadn't seen the inside of that before.

Matterhorn Fan · 05-05-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Yes. Did you catch the one wide shot of Tomorrowland with a Rocket Rod passing by?

I did like the bit they showed of the the apartment. I hadn't seen the inside of that before.

Hmm, I missed both of those segments.

That's really funny, though. They were IN the park. Why couldn't they get new video? I mean, I know Tomorrowland's a bit of a wasteland right now, but still . . .

LSPoorEeyorick · 05-05-2005, 01:37 PM

I didn't end up going after all. I seem to be sleep-deprived despite getting seven-ish hours a night (and that's with a CPAP, too.) Why won't my body cooperate?

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-05-2005, 03:32 PM

First to report! Woohoo!

I'm currently slacking at work while the rest of 'em do their thing at the park. I had a definite experience this morning. I made multiple calls to the MousePod Hotline so it's all documented in some form.

Here's the short version...or at least, what I'd call the short version:

Traffic was pretty bad, getting off the freeway and making the turns into the structure. Not horrific, but definitely bad. They had the max amount of CMs working the structure though, loading two levels, so parking was not bad at all. Plenty of trams too.

Stepped off the tram at 8:25am, and found that the Esplanade was closed. They had too many people in line for the park, so they closed off the bag check. I got in line by the flower shaped fountain. The line continued to grow quickly behind me, probably all the way to the end of WoD.

They opened the gates at both the park and the bag check at about 8:40. They had all the gates open as entrances, and the lines went almost right up to the CALIFORNIA letters in front of DCA. They packed us into Main Street before rope drop. The band and Alice characters were entertaining everyone in front of the newly transformed flowerbed.

It really was exciting because everyone was an Disney geek. Everyone was there for the same reason. Everyone smiled and was polite and wasn't afraid to ask each other questions. Even in the worst of the lines and attempts to see, I never saw fighting or unpleasantness of any kind.

They had a special announcement before rope drop, along the lines of "This is a special day...Welcome Home." Then they dropped the rope and everyone inched forward at a snail's pace.

The whole area around the castle was blocked off for press/VIP/etc. I ended up in TL with Bornieo and we had to go all the way around to get back to the hub, since traffic was entirely one way into TL. The park was instantly busy like a summer day.

I ended up on the Frontierland side of the hub with almost no view at all, but I did hear everything. Maybe my pics will come out, but I suspect Borneio's will be better than mine, tall guy that he is.

Ugh, I don't have time to write more! I'll just mention my favorite part - When Eisner came out, everyone booed. A low boo with almost no clapping...and then some actually started chanting "We want Roy!" It wasn't excessive, just momentary, but awesome nonetheless.

More later, along with pics of crowds...no promises on my pics of the speakers though, they probably suck.

Matterhorn Fan · 05-05-2005, 04:10 PM

I believe I elicited a jealous groan from the DL crowd when I called this afternoon and informed Not Afraid that WDW seemed pretty empty.

Then I got caught in a rainstorm and was drenched.

tracilicious · 05-05-2005, 07:19 PM

I think Eisner getting booed might just be the highlight of my week. I so wish I could have seen that. CP, post more quick!

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05-05-2005, 04:19 AM	#3
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	SOO?? Where are you all? I'm watching GMA today (5/5) it's 4:00am local time out there and they are showing live crowd shots in the Disneyland square. So far I don't see any of you. How in the hell am I supposed to live vicariously if you can't get your tails to the park by 4am and get on camera? Seriously though, I wish the best of fun to all of you that are able to attend the festivites today and later this summer. Please hoist a dole whip in honor of your missing comrads! __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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05-05-2005, 08:01 AM	#4
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	My favorite part of the GMA stuff this morning was when they mentioned that Space Mountain was getting re-done. They showed video of Space Mountain, and I thought, "holy crap! It's open? . . . and they put the speedramp back? Cool!" And then--just barely--I saw a Peoplemover, and I realized, they were using REALLY old video of Space Mountain.
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05-05-2005, 01:37 PM	#7
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I didn't end up going after all. I seem to be sleep-deprived despite getting seven-ish hours a night (and that's with a CPAP, too.) Why won't my body cooperate?
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05-05-2005, 03:32 PM	#8
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	First to report! Woohoo! I'm currently slacking at work while the rest of 'em do their thing at the park. I had a definite experience this morning. I made multiple calls to the MousePod Hotline so it's all documented in some form. Here's the short version...or at least, what I'd call the short version: Traffic was pretty bad, getting off the freeway and making the turns into the structure. Not horrific, but definitely bad. They had the max amount of CMs working the structure though, loading two levels, so parking was not bad at all. Plenty of trams too. Stepped off the tram at 8:25am, and found that the Esplanade was closed. They had too many people in line for the park, so they closed off the bag check. I got in line by the flower shaped fountain. The line continued to grow quickly behind me, probably all the way to the end of WoD. They opened the gates at both the park and the bag check at about 8:40. They had all the gates open as entrances, and the lines went almost right up to the CALIFORNIA letters in front of DCA. They packed us into Main Street before rope drop. The band and Alice characters were entertaining everyone in front of the newly transformed flowerbed. It really was exciting because everyone was an Disney geek. Everyone was there for the same reason. Everyone smiled and was polite and wasn't afraid to ask each other questions. Even in the worst of the lines and attempts to see, I never saw fighting or unpleasantness of any kind. They had a special announcement before rope drop, along the lines of "This is a special day...Welcome Home." Then they dropped the rope and everyone inched forward at a snail's pace. The whole area around the castle was blocked off for press/VIP/etc. I ended up in TL with Bornieo and we had to go all the way around to get back to the hub, since traffic was entirely one way into TL. The park was instantly busy like a summer day. I ended up on the Frontierland side of the hub with almost no view at all, but I did hear everything. Maybe my pics will come out, but I suspect Borneio's will be better than mine, tall guy that he is. Ugh, I don't have time to write more! I'll just mention my favorite part - When Eisner came out, everyone booed. A low boo with almost no clapping...and then some actually started chanting "We want Roy!" It wasn't excessive, just momentary, but awesome nonetheless. More later, along with pics of crowds...no promises on my pics of the speakers though, they probably suck. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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05-05-2005, 04:10 PM	#9
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I believe I elicited a jealous groan from the DL crowd when I called this afternoon and informed Not Afraid that WDW seemed pretty empty. Then I got caught in a rainstorm and was drenched.
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05-05-2005, 07:19 PM	#10
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I think Eisner getting booed might just be the highlight of my week. I so wish I could have seen that. CP, post more quick! __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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