Who is camping out all night for June 15th Opening?

[Dustysage]

I'm not sure that camping out will be necessary. Disneyland seems to think there will be a lot of people doing it, but with all of the preview spots available on the 9th and 10th, probable soft openings after that and then extra passholder hours in the mornings, I'm not sure how many people are actually going to want to camp out. Might still be fun for some folks to do. But what are they waiting for? A chance to say that they were there days after tens of thousands of other people had already seen the new land?

By the evening of the 9th, there will be thousands of photos and videos already online. That should help lessen the desire to camp out.

It's one thing to camp out for a new ride that no one has seen or for a special anniversary (like the 50th) and a completely different thing to camp out for something which has already launched.

[BasilofBakerStreet]

I don't think camping out is going to be really necessary. Not really sure what time the park is going to open that day. They are not going to open it until the re-dedication anyways. The only way to get in is if you have a press pass.

I plan to just go later that night to say I was on opening day then get their super early Saturday morning. I may just look into taking a bus on Friday night to avoid parking!

[Mac Daddy]

Can't wait to read about it. I'll be headed in on the 10th, and then I'm going to lay low until July. I'll probably make an early AM AP entry at some point after the 4th. But to all of the crazy people who go on the 15th, have a great time! It will be neat to tell your grandkids you were there on opening day!

[WorldDisney]

I'm not sure that camping out will be necessary. Disneyland seems to think there will be a lot of people doing it, but with all of the preview spots available on the 9th and 10th, probable soft openings after that and then extra passholder hours in the mornings, I'm not sure how many people are actually going to want to camp out. Might still be fun for some folks to do. But what are they waiting for? A chance to say that they were there days after tens of thousands of other people had already seen the new land?

By the evening of the 9th, there will be thousands of photos and videos already online. That should help lessen the desire to camp out.

It's one thing to camp out for a new ride that no one has seen or for a special anniversary (like the 50th) and a completely different thing to camp out for something which has already launched.

I have to totally disagree with you there! UNLIKE things for the 50th that was basically advertised for hardcore Disney fans and locals, this thing will be advertised worldwide and across the country to everyone! All the DLR hotels basically sold out for June 14th the day it was announced the 15th was opening date! I think its going to be pretty crazy personnally and I think a lot of people are going to come because how heavily advertised it is.

I'm confused by this statement:

<<It's one thing to camp out for a new ride that no one has seen>>

I think you are saying because there will be a few previews it will keep the interest shorter. Again, I'm sorry but I dont think a few days where a few thousand people get to ride it wont keep the masses away opening day. Look at Star Tours 2 and TLM! I mean Star Tours had a 5 HOUR LINE on opening day and they had previews for WEEKS and its based on a 20+ year old ride, simply retooled. Same for TLM, it had 2 weeks of previews before it officially opened and still had a 2-3 hour wait opening day. And these are just rides!

CL will be an entire new land, with 3 attractions in it, one the most expensive in Disney history. If a 24 year old retooled attraction can bring out 5-6 hour lines on opening day, imagine what an entire new land and E ticket can do?

No, being on boards like this for years, I dont doubt the obsession of Disney fans anymore when something exciting new opens OR they are handing out free stuff lol. Most only spent the night for the 50th and OMDD because they were handing out free pins and hats, with a production cost of maybe $2, so yeah! They wouldve camped out anyway, but I think the numbers got even higher with the free stuff attached!

And with that said, if the Disney blogs announce the first 2,000 people who gets into DCA opening day will get an authentic DCA 2012 $2.99 relaunch pin for free, then look for the line to start forming 3 p.m. the day before!

[Coheteboy]

I understand what DustySage is saying and the hype will certainly lessen for sure, but I think because it's two full new lands, people always like being there on the day it grand opens so I think the crowds will certainly materialize.

I rode Star Tours countless times before the official open, but it's not those days that gets logged in the history books, it's the official grand opening date and there's something special to say you were there when it "grand opened".


... I'll be there. hehe.

[ArchimedesWhatWhat]

I'm not sure that camping out will be necessary. Disneyland seems to think there will be a lot of people doing it, but with all of the preview spots available on the 9th and 10th, probable soft openings after that and then extra passholder hours in the mornings, I'm not sure how many people are actually going to want to camp out. Might still be fun for some folks to do. But what are they waiting for? A chance to say that they were there days after tens of thousands of other people had already seen the new land?

By the evening of the 9th, there will be thousands of photos and videos already online. That should help lessen the desire to camp out.

It's one thing to camp out for a new ride that no one has seen or for a special anniversary (like the 50th) and a completely different thing to camp out for something which has already launched.

I think to say you were there the day Disney Calfiornia Adventure Re-Opened, which is almost like a Opening all together. It's a completely new park. That's why I would want to be there. I don't care if I don't really see anything. It's 20 years form now at the park with my kids and me saying I weas hear when they opened it all. I would love if one of my grandparents could tell me they were there 1955 when Disneyland opened.

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I don't think camping out is going to be really necessary. Not really sure what time the park is going to open that day. They are not going to open it until the re-dedication anyways. The only way to get in is if you have a press pass.

I plan to just go later that night to say I was on opening day then get their super early Saturday morning. I may just look into taking a bus on Friday night to avoid parking!

I can't imagine you'd have much luck coming 15th at night. Were you around on Leap Day after in the evening. People waited in line to enter the park hours and never got in. I think this will not be the same but similar. Hopefully not!

[brian11811]

The Hyatt (favorite non DLR hotel in area) seems to be sold out 13th and 14th, Hilton Anaheim has rooms ($111/night--Oh, don't forget the $15 a night resort fee that you won't take advantage of)... We will be at the Private party thing on the 14th so we won't be camping out, but will avoid DCA the 15th for sure!

[biggsworth]

if I lived down there I would do it. I will be there the 16th - the 19th with my cameras blazing!!!!!

[NetteNutt]

I think if I didn't have my kids I might have actually given it half a second of thought about going but with 3 kids, it just doesn't really sound like a good idea.

When I go and see these things for the first time I want to be able to enjoy them, take some time and really absorb the new things. In the kind of crowds they are going to have pretty much all summer I don't think I will be able to. Might make a mid week trip after the 4th of July but honestly I don't think I will be going until then. and the kids are fine with waiting as well, they don't like a crowded park.

[StaceeyL]

I think if I didn't have my kids I might have actually given it half a second of thought about going but with 3 kids, it just doesn't really sound like a good idea.

When I go and see these things for the first time I want to be able to enjoy them, take some time and really absorb the new things. In the kind of crowds they are going to have pretty much all summer I don't think I will be able to. Might make a mid week trip after the 4th of July but honestly I don't think I will be going until then. and the kids are fine with waiting as well, they don't like a crowded park.

Exactly why I won't go on the 15th. I hate crowds. I have 4 kids and I don't want to wait for hours with them for a few attractions. We have an annual pass so we'll wait to go when it calms down a bit and enjoy it.

[MissNessie]

Just booked our hotel from the 15th-17th so we will be camping out on the 14th. What time do you guys think people will begin to line up?

[JerrodDRagon]

I would heavily advise against it. It's gonna be a nightmare.

OR... people think it's going to be a nightmare and the crowds never show. hahaha that would be funny.

This is why I'm not going.....why go to these New lands..that are suppose to be something you walk slowly though, marvel at how nice everything is and enjoy it...and go on a day when the park might even have to close its gate because TOO many people came.

I'm going to just go the next Thursday get there when it opens and enjoy it as much as I can before the crowds come

[Druggas]

Camping out?

No thanks, my bed is much softer, and my bathroom is much cleaner.

[jsanch2]

Just booked our hotel from the 15th-17th so we will be camping out on the 14th. What time do you guys think people will begin to line up?

Usually Disney will give an official plan for people who want to camp out... But expect to be there even earlier than the "official" line is stated to begin because if Leap Year is any indication there will be a line to get in line! Have fun everyone who decides to do this... If you keep an open mind and just soak up the experience instead of worrying about the huge crowds that will undoubtedly be there then you should have an amazing time and have an amazing memory that not many others can say they have had! I know if it was possible for me to be there I would.

[ArchimedesWhatWhat]

This is why I'm not going.....why go to these New lands..that are suppose to be something you walk slowly though, marvel at how nice everything is and enjoy it...and go on a day when the park might even have to close its gate because TOO many people came.

I'm going to just go the next Thursday get there when it opens and enjoy it as much as I can before the crowds come

I don't think people camp out to see everything first. They camp out to "be there on opening day". It's a pride thing I guess. And this day isn't just an opening day of an attraction, but a Grand Re-Opening of a park. It's a big deal. Were you there the day Disneyland opened? Wouldn't be nice to be able to say you were.