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last night I was in DA from roughly 5-8pm and did not observe the dragon roaring/breathing fire. Does anyone know if the effect hasn't worked like this before? I've been a couple of times and this is the first visit I did not observe the dragon going off on its regular every 12-15 minute...
I tried the test seat and couldn't get a green light, but I risked the line and got in and was able to fit in the ride. I think the test seat is smaller - can anyone verify that with me? Also I think the second and third rows have slightly more leg space than the first. If your Dad just barely...
So who else is going to be getting there in the early hours of the morning? I will be getting dropped off around 4am to walk into city walk. I'm guessing the crowds will really build around the toll plaza between 4-5am waiting for the garage to open.
The HE was a wonderful experience. I was high-fiving TMs left and right in the train station and they also seemed rather excited to be seeing guests flowing through the queues. In my 1st trip right when the gates opened, the snack corner in Kings Cross wasn't opened yet, but on my second go...
I'll be out there tonight, I plan on watching some of the US world cup match over at Finnegans before heading toward the waterfront area around 6-6:30pm. Is there any updated word on tonight's possibility for softs after the vacation package time window?
Voted Breadbox, because that's will very well likely be my new go-to City Walk stop as I'm a broke college kid . But I'm also VERY excited to try out the CowFish offerings when I have a chance to splurge a little.
Voice actors, Mark W, Optimus, and Bumblebee all walking around the carpet. From the lagoon I can see Optimus and Bumble very well. The movie sound track that's being played in the area is a great fit for the events. The big stuff starts at 11.
Megaton's stilt character has arrived!! The crowd got really excited to see him walk out. For some reason the Simpson characters are out too and they're all doing a photo op with the 3 Transformers characters
The crowd is pretty far away. We were walked lagoon side of Central Park. VIPs are the only ones near the ride and stage. Bumblebee is meeting VIPs and I can see the Bumblebee car parked. Lots of people near me are peeved about how far back we are.
I'm still instagraming using the...
I don't have the Flickr app on my phone to post a picture here, but I Instagramed a picture of the crowd. Look at the #TFGrandOpening Instagram tag for it
standing outside T2. Team Members are holding the crowd back and will walk us to the " viewing area at Central Park at 9am.
TMs are trying to divert guests to DM, Rockit, and Shrek. Eceryone laughed and hardly anyone moved. I'm standing right at the front of the crowd near the left.
Any idea where best to view the ceremonies from? The lagoon / outside the ride enterance? Or the street at the enterance?
Looks like we'll be let in at 8. Team Members have arrived at the turnstiles
at the park now. Just rode through single riders and by the time I got out and back around the single line was closed. Express line is open and the current standby is at 45 mins. Signs are posted that the ride will close at 5pm today. Lots off Uni+ creative staff with nametags and purple "staff"...
So what time should I plan to arrive on Thursday for the opening ceremonies? Will it be like Star Wars Weekends and I should show up at 5am to get in line or will I be better off arriving between 7-8am?
I've stayed at RP several times for Potter fan conventions. Beautiful hotel and perfect for convention goers. Portifino knocks every resort out of the water with its theming, but I've found myself lost several times trying to navigate around the place. No matter which hotel you pick - make sure...
Holy cow that was a beautiful photo update. Cannot wait until the semester's over and I get to vist the parks in a month to see all this progress in person!