The Clinkerbelle's Sunrise Service Report (now featuring DuckWars)

[sir clinksalot]

Yes, I'm still awake, Barely.

Had a BLAST today.

You know, on paper when you hear that Disneyland is going to open at 6:30, meaning you have to be at the park at 6:00, meaning you have to wake up at 4:00 ... well, it SOUNDED like a good idea. The reality was, it WAS a great idea, but by 11:00 we were so exhausted we ended up leaving before the noon meet.

Not to say we didn't have a blast, because we absolutely did.

We'll get to today in a minute. First though, yesterday:

We had to renew our passes so it was off to the park. (maybe this was another reason we were so tired today)

Met up with Belle's boss and family for a few rides and dinner.

Saw the Flag Retreat





Then it was off to Dusty and Fishbulbs for sleep. (Thanks again!!!!)

And then, 6:00am, the MiceChatters TOOK OVER!!!

Rixter running for the tram



PirateMunkee is thrilled, not only to be at Disneyland, but because he got presents!!!!



They warned everybody that the park was closing early



Group Photo in front of Mickey



Seriously, this is one of the best pictures I have EVER taken. It's my desktop now



Fist stop was Peter Pan



The line of tired people



Anders and SunnyG



Rixter and Belle take a ride on Dumbo



Wild Animals on Casey Jr





PEZZ Lightyear, this was ALL his idea



Villians Fan and Rixter on the Matterhorn, acting silly



Live Long and Prosper



After that we headed off to Indy while the rest of the group headed for Pinnochio. We ran into Anders and SunnyG again and took in Indy with them.



We ate before the group even got to RiverBelle, so we helped Fishy save some tables





Jumbalaya Brass Band was red hot this morning



How Many MiceChatters does it take to Sink a Canoe???



Answer, we may never know. Nobody sunk today.



After that we all rode some Pooh, then had a little mini-meet at the hub. I called it the 11:00 hub meet since Belle and I left after this.

So without further ado, I give you the inaugural 11:00 meet photo report!!!













And with that, it was time for the Clinkerbelles to hit the road.

But not before saying hi to our good pal Mickey.



So remember this photo?



This was the line of people waiting to get on the Tram at 11:30.



Yeah. AP's even had to get a hand-stamp today. My guess, DCA's gates closed no later than 5:00 today.

We left just when it started getting busy.

Now, the world premeire of ...

DUCK WARS 2007!!!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqcnu32V6ZE[/youtube]

[pratt55]

Great shots. Not sure we met but you took some great pictures for that early in the morning. P.S. my canoe won the race.

[I Heart Disneyland]

Wonderful photos! I SO wish I lived nearby!!! These meets look really fun!

[wolfy]

I was in the line for that 11:30 tram, sorry I missed you guys!

[NeverNeverland]

Wow... great turnout. Looks like fun but everyone looks so tired!
Thanks for sharing!

[LuvsLilo]

I can't wait for the Duck Wars video.

[Rixter]

It was a great day! So glad you guys made the effort to come down for it.

[belle]

We had such a fabulous time. We are both so exhausted, it is time to turn the computer off and try to get some sleep.

It was great to see everyone and hang out. We look forward to our next meet!

Oh, the duck wars video should be pretty funny, they were really going at it! I really dont know if they were fighting or "something" else!!!

[LuvsLilo]

SS and I thought they were fighting over one of the single lady ducks. They put on one heck of a show.

[figment1986]

wow.. 6:00?? your a trooper.. i cannot get out of bed early enough to get to WDW at opening.. in fact i've only been to AK's opening once.. and never any others...

now onto the photos...

Seriously, this is one of the best pictures I have EVER taken. It's my desktop now



But not before saying hi to our good pal Mickey.



Stay tuned later (probably tomorrow) for the premiere video of ...

DUCK WARS 2007!!!!!

TL: Beautiful... love how the person walking in front is in shadow.. this is a rare photo...

Mickey: Love the moment in time captured right there... mickey dancing with the drum major saying 'mickey.. what are you doing?'

Cannot wait for the video.

[flynnibus]

Seriously, this is one of the best pictures I have EVER taken. It's my desktop now

Very very very cool photo nice

[Crazy Legs]

thanks for sharing

[MTNGIRL]

YAY! Thanks for sharing! Glad you had such a good trip.

[wickeddisneygurl]

great TR! thanx for sharing!

btw-can't wait for the video!

[TikiRoomLiz]

Great shot of Tomorrowland! I have to admit that getting up that early was ... crazy ... but fun!