PHOTOMATT Update DL 5.25.07 am

[PhotoMatt]

Howdy buoys and gulls.





Here are some pics I took this morning. I arrived really early because I wanted to be first in front of the rope. Of course I did not realize how many people would run just to stand in front of a rope. Anyways, enjoy.






Free drinks AGAIN?! (It's a pirates premiere reference)


















Mickey has been replanted.



When is that stupid green barrier coming down?



The "countdown" family.



I wanted to be centered, but the opportunity "ran" away from me.






The rope



Another similar shot, but some might prefer this exposure.






More of the rope



The crowds.



I know there is another MC'er in here somewhere.



More to come.

[ACDCmaniac921]

nice pics. i wanna see some of PLATSI.

[PhotoMatt]

More runners.
Where's a SandMan when you need one?





















Orange you glad they used glass based paint?
It's so vibrant!









This is such a nice touch. No, they don't need to have climbers but it's so nice when they do.









Yeah, that's right!!!!



17 DAYS!!!!!






Get used to this view. It will probably take 45 minutes just to get through here. That's just a guess, but if I remember correctly you still had a long wait when you were this far back.



Ahhhhhhhhh.
Almost like the old days.






More subs to come!

[PhotoMatt]

nice pics. i wanna see some of PLATSI.

They have already been posted in the official thread.

[SplashMoun10]

awesome pictures so far

[PhotoMatt]

If you look closely you can see the little blower that keeps the glass from fogging up. Wow, it's been a long time since I've seen those.



So yellow.



As I was riding the monorail back to Downtown Disney I noticed something unusual. It appeared to be another park. What's that all about? Hmmm, maybe I'll have to go there someday.






It surely can't be a Disney theme park. I mean, where are all of the people???









That's it from this morning. I will probably go back tonight.

See ya real soon.

[MINNIESFRIEND]

Awesome pictures! You always get the most beautiful colors. Was that crowd just at the rope first thing this morning. Obviously this will be a busy weekend.

[PhotoMatt]

Awesome pictures! You always get the most beautiful colors. Was that crowd just at the rope first thing this morning. Obviously this will be a busy weekend.

On most days, subject to change at random by Disney, the main gates will open 30 minutes earlier than the official opening time. The shops on Main Street are open, but you can not go any farther than the rope.

If it is an early entry day, those who have early entry can go past the rope. They leave an opening on the far left.

[RobotMirror]

Oh man, I just love those shots of an empty park. I see that often in my dreams (but only in my dreams)! It was great to finally meet you today!

[Wren]

More runners. Where's a SandMan when you need one?

Haha Logan's Run ftw

[ktfaye]

Great photos, as always. Between yours and frogberto's threads, it makes me just want to throw my camera away because I'm just so pathetic!

Thanks so much!

[almandot]

You have some great shots.. but i have to wonder... you went super early in the AM this morning and didn't check out Pirate's Lair? heh.

[RobotMirror]

Oh, he definitely checked out pirates lair - see the "official thread" for his pics.

[PhotoMatt]

My Pirate's Lair pics have been posted in the official thread.

[Rocker]

Those are great pics! I can't wait to see the Subamrines when it opens.