One More Disney Day?

[Experiment_626]

Originally Posted by Marlton Mom

I'll be carrying a tripod and a black camera back pack.

That describes me as well. Of course, I'm male,so there's that. Also, I'll be wearing a Disney Hawaiian shirt — probably my green WDW 40th anniversary shirt.

You might see me earlier in the day or late at night. I'll be the guy shooting with a tripod and continually telling other guests that I don't work for Disney as they try to hand me their Photopass cards.

SSB

[Experiment_626]

I just hope the weather cooperates. Coming outside this morning, I saw a very nice sunrise -- if I get something like it at WDW I'll be most pleased. I see that sunrise in Orlando will be at about 6:50 on the 29 and the 1st. Have to remember to look up sunset times as well.

I'm thinking the sunrise this time of year will be coming from more or less due east -- over Tomorrowland. Also hoping to get some sunset shots around Splash Mountain (would have said Big Thunder, but not if there's visible scaffolding in place there), but that doesn't have to be on the 29th. Animal Kingdom is open until 8 pm on our first full day, so I'll probably be there that evening -- never have gotten a nighttime shot of Everest, and the Tree of Life beckons as well.

So, are we going to do some sort of lunch thing as discussed? I'd like the chance to meet you guys (or anyone else who might show up) while we're there. We're leaving tomorrow to drive down and I'm not sure how much Internet access we'll have, but I will have my iPhone. We'll be down tomorrow and depart on March 2, if anyone else will be down there during that time.

I'd be willing to privately share some personal contact info with anyone planning to be there who might want to meet up in the parks. Just let me know ...

SSB

[Pea-n-Me]

Have a great time! Wish I could be there!

[Marlton Mom]

Check your PM messages for my contact info

We might have 2 chances at a sunrise shot if they let us do the slow exit early morning on March 1st

Lunch at Columbia Harbor House at 11:30am sounds good to me. First one there sets up a tripod (if you've got one) on the table as a flag

~Joanie
PS. If anybody else is interested in stopping by, by all means do so. No pressure and no reservations needed. For those of you traveling, have a safe trip!

Originally Posted by Experiment_626

I just hope the weather cooperates. Coming outside this morning, I saw a very nice sunrise -- if I get something like it at WDW I'll be most pleased. I see that sunrise in Orlando will be at about 6:50 on the 29 and the 1st. Have to remember to look up sunset times as well.

I'm thinking the sunrise this time of year will be coming from more or less due east -- over Tomorrowland. Also hoping to get some sunset shots around Splash Mountain (would have said Big Thunder, but not if there's visible scaffolding in place there), but that doesn't have to be on the 29th. Animal Kingdom is open until 8 pm on our first full day, so I'll probably be there that evening -- never have gotten a nighttime shot of Everest, and the Tree of Life beckons as well.

So, are we going to do some sort of lunch thing as discussed? I'd like the chance to meet you guys (or anyone else who might show up) while we're there. We're leaving tomorrow to drive down and I'm not sure how much Internet access we'll have, but I will have my iPhone. We'll be down tomorrow and depart on March 2, if anyone else will be down there during that time.

I'd be willing to privately share some personal contact info with anyone planning to be there who might want to meet up in the parks. Just let me know ...

SSB

[Gdad]

Anyone know what time the monorails and/or buses will start running Wednesday morning?

[Experiment_626]

Originally Posted by Gdad

Anyone know what time the monorails and/or buses will start running Wednesday morning?

I was wondering the same thing. Don't they generally base that on the park's operating hours for the day? If that's the case, then I would guess early … they'll just about have to get the buses running early, at least. I'll ask at guest services the first time I'm in a park, which will either be this evening or definitely tomorrow, and I'll report back here what I'm told.

SSB

[Marlton Mom]

Originally Posted by Gdad

Anyone know what time the monorails and/or buses will start running Wednesday morning?

Info is now floating around on the web regarding various elements of this day. I'll repost here with out attribution because the same info has been poping up all over the web.

First, I've read that Disney will be providing transportation at all hours of the day to support this event but it doesn't say the frequency or intervals of the bus runs. In general, buses run 60-90 minutes before park opening so a guest should be good if they are traveling from the resort to the park.

Be aware that the resort monorail line is running slower that normal because of problems with one of the beams. In general, people have been reporting frequent delays and service outages with the monorail lines so buyer beware if you are going that way.
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Here is the:

Entertainment line-up and schedule for upcoming Leap Day 'One More Disney Day' event
Feb 19, 2012

We have a provisional line-up of the entertainment offerings for the upcoming 'One More Disney Day' event at the Magic Kingdom. These are not yet officially confirmed, and always, are subject to change.

In honor of the leap year, the Magic Kingdom will open on Wednesday 29 February 2012 at 6am, and close Thursday March 1 at 6am. The park will then re-open again at 9am for normal on Thursday.


Schedule

Attractions - Most attractions will be operating for the full 24 hours, but some will require closing at times for essential maintenance. This is expected to be done on a rolling basis, staggered throughout the early hours.

Dining - At least one restaurant will be open at all times.

The following list is not the complete line-up, but indicates some of the offerings that will differ to a normal operating day.

Welcome Show - 5:50am

Main Street Trolley Show - 6:15am, 7:15am, 8:15am, 9:15am, 10:10am, 12pm on Wednesday

The Magic, Memories and You! - 7:45pm, 9pm, 11pm on Wednesday, 5:30am on Thursday

Wishes - 8pm on Wednesday

Main Street Electrical parade - 10pm, 12am on Wednesday

Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade - 3pm on Wednesday

Movie It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party - 11am, 12:30pm, 5:40pm on Wednesday

Dream Along with Mickey - 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:20pm on Wednesday

Adventureland Fairies Meet and Greet - 9:15am Wednesday through until 5:30am on Thursday

Aladdin Meet and Greet - 6:30am to 3:45pm Wednesday

Tangled Play and Greet - 9:15am on Wednesday through to 5:30am on Thursday

Alice in Wonderland Characters - 6:15am to 12:15pm on Wednesday

Pooh meet and Greet - 10:15am on Wednesday to 3:30am on Thursday

Woody and Jessie Meet and Greet - 9:30am on Wednesday to 4:30am on Thursday

Donald Duck Meet and Greet - 6am to 2:35pm on Wednesday

Princess and the Frog Meet and Greet - 9:30am to 9pm on Wednesday

Town Square Theater Princesses - 9am on Wednesday to 5:30am on Thursday

Town Square Theater Mickey Mouse - 6am to 10pm on Wednesday

Frontierland Hoedown - 2:45am, 3:30am, 4:30am on Thursday

Castle Hub Dance Party with live DJ

A couple more additional surprise characters, expected to be Phineas and Ferb, Captain Jack Sparrow.

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A hot rumor floating around on the net is that Mickey and Minnie will be appearing in pajamas at some point. That would be beyond cute!

~Marlton Mom

[Experiment_626]

About to hit the road south — hope to see some of you there!

SSB

[fly4free2]

Hi, I will be there, I am Evelyn and my Daughter, Mrs D on the board (Dawn) are arriving Monday. I get there about 9:30 am, she does not arrive until evening. Her Dear hubby is staying home with kids so we can have a Mother/Daughter get away. I did something that I do not usually do, we have 3 nights at the Contempary Resort/Tower/Theme Park View . Its been over 30 years since I have stayed there.

We are up to meeting somewhere, I have been on the " Rope drop at MK on Feb. 29,2012" thread, there are several on that one who are planning some meets. Its going to be a hoot where ever you might be.

[Marlton Mom]

Originally Posted by fly4free2

Hi, I will be there, I am Evelyn and my Daughter, Mrs D on the board (Dawn) are arriving Monday. I get there about 9:30 am, she does not arrive until evening. Her Dear hubby is staying home with kids so we can have a Mother/Daughter get away. I did something that I do not usually do, we have 3 nights at the Contempary Resort/Tower/Theme Park View . Its been over 30 years since I have stayed there.

We are up to meeting somewhere, I have been on the " Rope drop at MK on Feb. 29,2012" thread, there are several on that one who are planning some meets. Its going to be a hoot where ever you might be.

We are planning a photography meet up (see previous posts). We'd love it if you'd stop by and introduce yourselves.

Hope to see you there!

~Marlton Mom

[fly4free2]

Originally Posted by Marlton Mom

We are planning a photography meet up (see previous posts). We'd love it if you'd stop by and introduce yourselves.

Hope to see you there!

~Marlton Mom

That sounds great, we have a "Keys to the Kingdom" tour at 9:30 AM for 5 hours. We will have to see what we can work out. Can't wait.

[wbeem]

I've been traveling the last three weeks, so sorry for being late to the discussion. Some friends of mine are meeting up for a sunrise shoot. My only worry is that there will be hordes of other folks blocking my scene, but all I can do is try.

[Marlton Mom]

Originally Posted by wbeem

I've been traveling the last three weeks, so sorry for being late to the discussion. Some friends of mine are meeting up for a sunrise shoot. My only worry is that there will be hordes of other folks blocking my scene, but all I can do is try.

If you and your friends are still around at 11:30 come to lunch at Columbia Harbor house. See previous posts for details.

~Marlton Mom

[Experiment_626]

Spent yesterday at Animal Kingdom in what was, for me, absolutely perfect weather. We started the day at Tusker House (our only ADR this trip). I had hoped to do Kilimanjaro Safaris near park opening, but I'm resigned more and more to the fact that the only way I'll make it to a park that early is by myself. The park was open until 8 pm, so I was able to do a little shooting after dark. High never broke above 67° all day.

Today and tomorrow, however, show chances of rain around 70 to 80 percent. Sigh. Magic Kingdom and/or Epcot today. Weather forecast for Wednesday at this point is more favorable -- just says "partly cloudy."

SSB

[mom2rtk]

I hope you guys all have a great time. I expect to see GREAT things posted here when you get back. In fact, don't come back if you don't have great shots. No..... wait..... that's hardly punishment.......

Regardless........ have fun!