I have been there as well (also have been to The View several times and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon). When I went, I had tickets so I got in (even with tickets there's a chance you may not get in, probably unlikely though). But usually the way it works is for standby you must get there very early (6:00 ish). You are given a slip with a number and after all off the ticket holders are left it, standby's are left in according to availability. Usually before the ticket holders are left in, the staff/personal friends and family members are left in. Again I had no problem with my Regis/Kelly entrance. It was also an rainy day out so there weren't as many people in line. However, I have been to the View a few times where we weren't able to get in. It can depend on who is there that day as well. I would try to request tickets if you can. They will notify you several weeks before the taping. Have fun!