Leap Day at Disneyland - Page 22

Alex · 03-01-2012, 06:18 PM

It is probably better that Disney didn't do much. If there'd been lots of events they'd almost certainly have generated backlash as people couldn't get to them, queues got screwed up, etc.

"Here you go...make your own fun..." is kind of hard to screw up. And if it does get screwed up can mostly be blamed on you. Kind of like faith healing.

CoasterMatt · 03-01-2012, 06:32 PM

We didn't just get to SEE them mowing the Autopia lawns, we could SMELL the fresh cut grass.

LSPoorEeyorick · 03-01-2012, 06:33 PM

Word is that some of the staffing problems came from late-shift CMs being stuck in the same traffic as everyone else, causing people to be hours late for their late shift.

I imagine some of the garbage has to do with above-average consumption (as group we bought/refilled more coffee in a few hours than I've consumed in several years.) as with the slipping states of awareness and decision control.) But, yes, they understaffed.

Beyond shared giddiness and unique experiences... I think Mark's onto something. I think on top of all that, we just really missed each other. And spending time in general, let alone in the park. We talked about old memories and jokes, we created brand new ones, and took the opportunity to just revel in our luck and love. I never felt crowded (beyond the ears mob at park open) and I never even felt chilly. A Leap Year Dave Williams miracle, indeed!

madmonkeygirl · 03-01-2012, 06:56 PM

We should have taken a picture of those of us who were there as the sun was rising would have been great. Hey Six Flags is much cleaner than yesterday or this morning at Disneyland it WAS that bad. I've never seen Disneyland in such a state of so much trash even with the amou t of garbage cans etc. New Years Eve did NOT seem as crowded as yesterday NOR as much trash everywhere that I can recall.

I am definitely getting old and my days of staying up like that are few and far between but so glad I stayed until the end (since I wasn't there at the beginning).

When you're that tired or sleep deprived I get silly/giddy.

madmonkeygirl · 03-01-2012, 07:05 PM

I really feel they definitely understaffed. There are thousands of annual passholders nothing was blocked out. Even though it was a weekday EVERYONE who lived close by especially went. It's a no brainer. Even the ticket booths at 9:15pm were hideous. If I didn't have an annual pass there would have been no way I would have paid for a ticket that late with the madness of people trying to get into the park or who were already inside the park.

It was nice to hang out with everyone because lately I've been going with a friend of mine so it reminded me of old times.

BarTopDancer · 03-01-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Word is that some of the staffing problems came from late-shift CMs being stuck in the same traffic as everyone else, causing people to be hours late for their late shift.

That would make sense since they have to travel the same streets. Pictures online show Harbor and Katella backed up for miles too. I'm kind of surprised Anaheim PD didn't try and do some sort of traffic control on the surface streets.

It was unprecedented for sure and if they do it again hopefully they look back on this and learn.

I think the most disappointing part of the evening was the BB being out of Dungeons shrimp.

CoasterMatt · 03-01-2012, 07:41 PM

They had trouble fitting them with the little ball gags.

BarTopDancer · 03-01-2012, 07:48 PM

I can't mojo you! Excellent!

Heidi, were you able to turn off your hotspot?

LSPoorEeyorick · 03-01-2012, 07:59 PM

No, baby, it just keeps going. Somebody's going to have to take a look at it.

flippyshark · 03-01-2012, 08:09 PM

I had a fine time out here in Orlando's wannabe Disneyland. We had more elbow room, but also noticeably understaffed.

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03-01-2012, 06:18 PM	#211
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	It is probably better that Disney didn't do much. If there'd been lots of events they'd almost certainly have generated backlash as people couldn't get to them, queues got screwed up, etc. "Here you go...make your own fun..." is kind of hard to screw up. And if it does get screwed up can mostly be blamed on you. Kind of like faith healing.
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03-01-2012, 06:32 PM	#212
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	We didn't just get to SEE them mowing the Autopia lawns, we could SMELL the fresh cut grass. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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03-01-2012, 06:33 PM	#213
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Word is that some of the staffing problems came from late-shift CMs being stuck in the same traffic as everyone else, causing people to be hours late for their late shift. I imagine some of the garbage has to do with above-average consumption (as group we bought/refilled more coffee in a few hours than I've consumed in several years.) as with the slipping states of awareness and decision control.) But, yes, they understaffed. Beyond shared giddiness and unique experiences... I think Mark's onto something. I think on top of all that, we just really missed each other. And spending time in general, let alone in the park. We talked about old memories and jokes, we created brand new ones, and took the opportunity to just revel in our luck and love. I never felt crowded (beyond the ears mob at park open) and I never even felt chilly. A Leap Year Dave Williams miracle, indeed!
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03-01-2012, 06:56 PM	#214
madmonkeygirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 764	We should have taken a picture of those of us who were there as the sun was rising would have been great. Hey Six Flags is much cleaner than yesterday or this morning at Disneyland it WAS that bad. I've never seen Disneyland in such a state of so much trash even with the amou t of garbage cans etc. New Years Eve did NOT seem as crowded as yesterday NOR as much trash everywhere that I can recall. I am definitely getting old and my days of staying up like that are few and far between but so glad I stayed until the end (since I wasn't there at the beginning). When you're that tired or sleep deprived I get silly/giddy.
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03-01-2012, 07:05 PM	#215
madmonkeygirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 764	I really feel they definitely understaffed. There are thousands of annual passholders nothing was blocked out. Even though it was a weekday EVERYONE who lived close by especially went. It's a no brainer. Even the ticket booths at 9:15pm were hideous. If I didn't have an annual pass there would have been no way I would have paid for a ticket that late with the madness of people trying to get into the park or who were already inside the park. It was nice to hang out with everyone because lately I've been going with a friend of mine so it reminded me of old times.
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03-01-2012, 07:41 PM	#217
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	They had trouble fitting them with the little ball gags. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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03-01-2012, 07:48 PM	#218
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03-01-2012, 07:59 PM	#219
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	No, baby, it just keeps going. Somebody's going to have to take a look at it.
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03-01-2012, 08:09 PM	#220
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I had a fine time out here in Orlando's wannabe Disneyland. We had more elbow room, but also noticeably understaffed.
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