POTC premiere question.....

Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl

I would LOVE to be there for the POTC premiere ! Can I just show up at Disneyland that day? All I really want to do is to see the stars walk the red carpet. Can that be done by just showing up? Or are there special tickets to buy? I know it will be packed, but, that is ok....... all part of the experience ! Any info is appreciated !

 

Originally Posted By Autopia Deb

Yes, just show up. But get there early, the park opens at, I believe, 6:30 that morning and closing early for the event. People will be lining up just to watch the event as soon as the gates open. So I would bring a friend so you can take food and potty breaks and not loose your spot.
There is a POTC meet in the LP meets section. Check it out.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

Assuming that the red carpet will be as long as before, there are a lot of places to watch the stars. If you want prime viewing on Main Street, you will need to stake out a spot early, though. There is no need for special tickets, but after a certain time they will no longer admit guests. So do arrive early, and keep checking out the crowds along the red carpet!

 

Originally Posted By dlkozy

I asked awhile back from those that attended the last premiere if they remember the park closing it's gates-and they said no that the gates did not close.

 

Originally Posted By Lisann22

Several of us answered that the park did not close due to high attendence. It does close early BUT if you are in the parks at the time of closing you can stay in till I think DarkBeer said around 8pm.

If you are lined up on Main Street waiting, they are not going to kick you out.

It's just at whatever the determined time is, say 6pm, the front gates close and no else is let in.

 

Originally Posted By Kira

and just a little FYI last year they made the day of the premiere a special blackout day for all passes except premiuim I believe =)

 

Originally Posted By SweetieangelM14

I am going to the premiere this year. I was wondering how early I need to get to Disneyland in order to be at the front of the red carpet. Thanks

 

Originally Posted By serendipityaey

Last time we got there maybe a half hour or a little less before the gates opened, and by the time we got on main street, all the front spots (meaning right up against the barricades) were already taken for the entire length of the red carpet. So we rode rides for a few hours with no lines and then got a spot in the shade a little before main street turns into the hub.

When we had to start standing, we ended up with a second row spot, essentially. But people were so pushy and rude, they would just come up at anytime and squeeze in next to us. I highly suggest getting a spot right up at the front (meaning the front of main street) even if it's behind other people.

Around 9 O'clock, after 6 hours of sitting and 6 hours of standing, very squished, Johnny Depp came running by, stopping only for a mere second because he remembered the girl in front of us with his face tatooed on her arm.

Apparently he spent hours up front and was already late, so that was a huge disappointment, but understandable.

 

Originally Posted By SweetieangelM14

Wow that sucks. Thanks for letting me know. Looks like I have to plan on being there really early, which sucks, but I'm sure it will be worth it.

 

Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl

Oh, you all are wonderful !! Thank you for all the info !! I really am gonna go this year, and I am excited ! I will probably leave the 7 yr old son at home.... he would NOT do well waiting that long, but the 13 yr old ( who is a Pirates FREAK for sure, hahaa ), would love it ! So, I guess it will be a Mommy/son day for us ! Thanks again to you all........

 

Originally Posted By cinderella143also

When you say front, does that mean by the tunnel or the flag pole or the Emporium? Thanks!

 

Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl

ooooooooooohhhhhhhh......... good question !!! Somebody --- please let us know !

 

Originally Posted By serendipityaey

The celebrities entered main street off to the right side (if you are entering the park) where the parade exits/enters from. So get as close to that as possible, around the flag pole, or the tunnel. I think there were people on both sides of the street there. Assuming they are doing it the same way, which I think is a safe bet.

Most everyone else signed everyone's autograph. Keira, it seemed, made sure to sign everything even way up where we were. And Orlando spent a fair amount of time at each section, too. Johhny was just running so late, I guess.

If I were going again, I'd probably try to get to the park around 4am which would put me there about 430

 

Originally Posted By cinderella143also

I want to but I don't know..... it seems so crazy! 4 am?!?!?!?

 

Originally Posted By serendipityaey

Yeah... you should really go that early if you really want the great spots, and you want to get autographs and see everyone.

If I was going this year, I would go and ride rides all day, short lines, and stop by main street every once in awhile to catch a glimpse of someone and enjoy the atmosphere

 

Originally Posted By serendipityaey

I realized I just completely contradicted my self....

If I were going again and wanted to get a better spot, I would go at four, which I wouldn't even dream of doing because standing in one tiny spot for 6 hours in the sun with rude people (not everyone was rude! was not fun. But I'm glad I did it once.

If I were for reals going again, I would ride rides all day

 

Originally Posted By DopeyTink34

ok I've been out of the loop for almost a year POTC premire? for number 3? and Yea I was at the POTC 2 premire and trust me you want to get there early if you want to watch the star's I wanted to watch the red carpet event but sitting in one spot for ummmm well 12 hours was not my idea of fun. on a good note since everyone is sitting in one spot for 12 hours rides have very short wait times woo hoo.

 

Originally Posted By Aussie Obsession

I've looked everywhere here and can't find this answer, so can someone please remind me (us). When is the premiere being held for POTC3?

 

Originally Posted By dlkozy

Saturday, May 19

 

Originally Posted By Aussie Obsession

THANKS!!