Epcot 30th - live updates and reports

[wdwmagic]

Let's hear from any of you in Epcot today. How are things?

I have a video of the merchandise queue, along with photos of the guide map and button
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/01oct2012-photos---epcot's-30th---the-day-so-far.htm

 

[wiigirl]

Loving this. I have a feeling I won't be doing much work today.

 

[ExtinctJenn]

Definitely watching this one... I wanted so badly to be there for the 25th and when I didn't make it I said I'd make the 30th. Maybe I should just aim for the 50th to give me some time! LOL!

 

[AmongMadPeople]

Wow, I heard the line was long, but seeing it is just insane.

 

[Lee]

Wow, I heard the line was long, but seeing it is just insane.

It's crazy long.
And it's kinda hot here today.
Crowds...moderate to light.

 

[MKCP 1985]

30 years go by quick. When you think about what Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom were prior to the opening of Epcot Center, you really have to appreciate the risks the company took in building the park. Likewise, try and imagine what the Walt Disney World resort would be like today had Epcot Center never been built.

 

[wdwmagic]

The Mouse Gear line has dropped a little, it now starts at the Cranberry Bog area.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I've said it before.....I'll say it again...

 

[PhilharMagician]

That is insane!

 

[wdwmagic]

Special maps, pins and times guides are still being handed out at both entrances

 

[wdwmagic]

Line is already started at World Showplace for the 1pm presentation

 

[WDWFanDave]

Love the map and pin, huge crowds!

 

[WDWBryan]

I wonder how many people that worldshow place can hold. I want to go over but I don't think I would get in at this point

 

[wdwmagic]

Mouse Gear has the longest wait right now, with Soarin second at 50mins and Spaceship Earth at 20

 

[TarzanRocked99-]

Besides Mousegear which is insane the park seems relatively quiet

 

[wdwmagic]

I wonder how many people that worldshow place can hold. I want to go over but I don't think I would get in at this point

Got a friend there in line and right now there are only about 50 in line

 

[JCtheparrothead]

Any announcements predicted?

 

[MissM]

Those maps are great. I want one of them! Anyone grab any extra they'd be willing to share?

 

[wdwmagic]

Any announcements predicted?

Nope

 

[RSoxNo1]

Is the merchandise line for limited edition stuff, or mostly for stuff that was already available?