5/19: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - World Premiere Running Trip Report

[MasterGracey]

Hello everybody! Well, me and peoplemover1 are getting ready to head out the door to get in line at the Mickey & Friends parking structure so we can get some good spots along the red carpet for the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End World Premiere.

I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm going to end up regretting it to some degree, but hopefully it'll all be worth it. I'll be posting continuous updates to this thread via my cell phone, with occassional photos uploaded directly from my cell phone camera. Photos won't be that great from the cell phone, but I'll have a proper trip report up sometime tomorrow.

And to all the other MiceChatters out there getting ready, waking up, or already on their way to the Resort - Good luck!

Yo ho!

[dolewhipped]

Godspeed! *salute*

[MasterGracey]

Its already insane here! People are already lined up at Harbor Point. Rumor has it that nearly 3,000 people are already there.

peoplemover1 and I went to the structure, and I got ready to start walking as soon as we saw the line to get in there. Sadako pulled up behind us as I was gathering my stuff from the trunk. We'll all be waiting in line together once they get into the Resort area from the structure.

Pirate mania, folks. If there was any doubt that At World's End wouldn't be a smash, or that Pirate's Lair wouldn't be a hit, then its officialy been squashed.

Hello, Johnny indeed.

[MasterGracey]

Pirates score can be heard drifting out from the park.

They directed those of us that walked from Mickey & Friends across the esplanade to the Lion King tram stop. The lines are wraping through the southern part of the tram area. Its very reminiscent of when people camped out for July 17th 2005, but nowhere near the scale of the 50th camp-out.


Some people have what appears to be guidebooks to the premiere and it has a big 2-page spread on Pirate's Lar. I want one!

Good luck to everybody in line or on their way!

[mrtommorrow]

Wow, that's great... can't wait to hear/see the updates! Looking forward to all the vicarious excitement today has to offer!

[MasterGracey]

The line is starting to move through security. Mickey & Friends trams are running on the other side of the esplanade. They're holding the lines at security at Downtown Disney and letting everybody who's been camping out on the other side of the esplanade through first.


FYI - peoplemover1 just said that they're making everybody throw away any posters they may have before entering the esplanade!

[TheManator]

How you updating?
Blackberry?
Palm?
Sidekick?
Just very curious, because you are a very brave soul.

[MasterGracey]

How you updating?
Blackberry?
Palm?
Sidekick?
Just very curious, because you are a very brave soul.

Sidekick.



Lines for main gate are halfway to DCA, and they're getting longer by the second.

[penguinsoda]

This is very cool, and very exciting!! Virtually LIVE from the event!!! Love it!

[doombuggy driver]

Thanks for keeping those of us who can't be there posted! It's like we are living through your side kick!!!!!

[DLandFansAZ]

Very cool, keep up the great work.

[DisneylandorBust]

Oh boy! I know what thread I'm going to be hitting the refresh button on all day!! You rock!

[Mac Daddy]

I think it was Sadako who did this for us last year. Way to go, MG!! Keep those details coming. Once you're inside, you're in for a loooooooong day! Thanks for doing this for us!

[piratesmom]

Have Fun!!!! Can't wait for more updates!!

[Joshrzmeup]

Best of luck and have fun!!! Remember, we are living through you today!