Submarine Voyage - LoT Inaugural Ride!

innerSpaceman · 05-28-2007, 06:58 PM

Yes, the return of the Submarine Voyage with its new Finding Nemo theme is the most exciting thing to happen at Disneyland since the 50th, and the first big (practically) new E-Ticket since Indiana Jones in 1995!!!

I'm sure we are all anxious to ride ... and for those of us who'd like our first ride to be with other Swankers - - we have some plannin' to do. When can most of us meet up for a submarine meet?

Assuming none of us win the AP Lottery for sub spaces during June preview days, the ride officially opens to the public on Monday, June 11, 2007. Understandably, jobs prevent most people from being at the Park at opening on a weekday. And we all understand that being at the Park at opening would be the best way to avoid an unbearable queue wait.

So, let me throw out some pros and cons of weekend dates, and weeknight visits.

The first Saturday that the attraction is open, June 16 - - happens to be a day that Ghoulish Delight, Cadaverous Pallor, NirvanaMan, Babette, and zapppop cannot go (jobs, blackout dates, other obligations). That Sunday, the 17th, is Father's Day ... and many of those same people cannot go to Disneyland on that holiday, which must be spent with family.

Soooooo ... the popular options dwindled to either waiting till the following weekend (June 23 or 24), when the attraction will have already been open nearly 2 weeks ... OR, biting the bullet and hitting it one evening after work during the opening week.

Discuss.

(oh, and vote ... a preliminary poll should narrow things down)

Moonliner · 05-28-2007, 07:06 PM

Given my situation, I shall be watching this poll with interest.

keith - SuPeR K! · 05-28-2007, 08:22 PM

OMG I love your avatar iSm!

I know I will be out there at some point soon after opening to brave the line, but I would definitely prefer to do it with all of you

Considering we pretty much stared at water the entire day I was there last, I think we will be just as amused to be doing it again in line

Prudence · 05-28-2007, 09:43 PM

I obviously won't be there, so my opinion doesn't really matter - but if I *were* there, I'd vote for a weeknight. I don't think I could wait two weeks with it sitting there, taunting me. Hell, it's hard enough being so far away and having it taunting me.

Plus, I think the waiting in line would be fun. Like staking out the perfect fireworks spot. Not something I'd do every time, but fun for the opening.

Not Afraid · 05-28-2007, 10:13 PM

I'm up for Crack of Dawn meet. I HATE waiting in line. Mostly, by body cannot handle standing for that length of time.

BarTopDancer · 05-28-2007, 10:46 PM

The 16th I have plans in LA, the 17th is Fathers day but I can go earlier in the day and I'll be in FL until late the 23rd. Any time during opening week (except the 1th, that may be game 7) will work - unless there is a parade.

Oh heck, just pick a day and if I can make it I will.

Tref · 05-28-2007, 10:52 PM

Well, I could not choose any of the above because I could never make it to the park anyway. So, instead I voted, yes, for allowing the rabbit to eat a bowl of Trix cereal.

ozron · 05-28-2007, 11:15 PM

I'd love to join you guys. Any chance you could hold off until next summer?

Not Afraid · 05-28-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ozron

I'd love to join you guys. Any chance you could hold off until next summer?

Depending on how long the line is, it might take us that long.

Gn2Dlnd · 05-29-2007, 01:07 AM

I'm in NA's camp, put me down for dawn's crack. Zero interest in a four hour line stretching all the way to IASW. I love you, John Lasseter, but I have my limits.

View Poll Results: What would work best for a LoT inaugural Sub Ride?
First weekend morning, June 16 or 17 (screw GD, CP, NM, B fka POP and zapp)	3	10.34%
Second weekend morning, June 23 or 24 (let's wait till everyone can play)	15	51.72%
An evening during opening week, June 11 - 15 (we'll brave the queue together)	13	44.83%
If I win the AP preview lottery, screw everyone (abandon ship, it's every man for himself!)	12	41.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

05-28-2007, 06:58 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Submarine Voyage - LoT Inaugural Ride! Yes, the return of the Submarine Voyage with its new Finding Nemo theme is the most exciting thing to happen at Disneyland since the 50th, and the first big (practically) new E-Ticket since Indiana Jones in 1995!!! I'm sure we are all anxious to ride ... and for those of us who'd like our first ride to be with other Swankers - - we have some plannin' to do. When can most of us meet up for a submarine meet? Assuming none of us win the AP Lottery for sub spaces during June preview days, the ride officially opens to the public on Monday, June 11, 2007. Understandably, jobs prevent most people from being at the Park at opening on a weekday. And we all understand that being at the Park at opening would be the best way to avoid an unbearable queue wait. So, let me throw out some pros and cons of weekend dates, and weeknight visits. The first Saturday that the attraction is open, June 16 - - happens to be a day that Ghoulish Delight, Cadaverous Pallor, NirvanaMan, Babette, and zapppop cannot go (jobs, blackout dates, other obligations). That Sunday, the 17th, is Father's Day ... and many of those same people cannot go to Disneyland on that holiday, which must be spent with family. Soooooo ... the popular options dwindled to either waiting till the following weekend (June 23 or 24), when the attraction will have already been open nearly 2 weeks ... OR, biting the bullet and hitting it one evening after work during the opening week. Discuss. (oh, and vote ... a preliminary poll should narrow things down)
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05-28-2007, 07:06 PM	#2
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Given my situation, I shall be watching this poll with interest.
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05-28-2007, 08:22 PM	#3
keith - SuPeR K! Community Fruit Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 547	OMG I love your avatar iSm! I know I will be out there at some point soon after opening to brave the line, but I would definitely prefer to do it with all of you Considering we pretty much stared at water the entire day I was there last, I think we will be just as amused to be doing it again in line
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05-28-2007, 09:43 PM	#4
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I obviously won't be there, so my opinion doesn't really matter - but if I were there, I'd vote for a weeknight. I don't think I could wait two weeks with it sitting there, taunting me. Hell, it's hard enough being so far away and having it taunting me. Plus, I think the waiting in line would be fun. Like staking out the perfect fireworks spot. Not something I'd do every time, but fun for the opening. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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05-28-2007, 10:13 PM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'm up for Crack of Dawn meet. I HATE waiting in line. Mostly, by body cannot handle standing for that length of time.
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05-28-2007, 10:46 PM	#6
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	The 16th I have plans in LA, the 17th is Fathers day but I can go earlier in the day and I'll be in FL until late the 23rd. Any time during opening week (except the 1th, that may be game 7) will work - unless there is a parade. Oh heck, just pick a day and if I can make it I will. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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05-28-2007, 10:52 PM	#7
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	Well, I could not choose any of the above because I could never make it to the park anyway. So, instead I voted, yes, for allowing the rabbit to eat a bowl of Trix cereal. __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?!
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05-28-2007, 11:15 PM	#8
ozron The once and former... Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 421	I'd love to join you guys. Any chance you could hold off until next summer? __________________ http://www.portlandspirit.com/deadhusband.php
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05-29-2007, 01:07 AM	#10
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	I'm in NA's camp, put me down for dawn's crack. Zero interest in a four hour line stretching all the way to IASW. I love you, John Lasseter, but I have my limits. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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