Coverage of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary

[Briguy1314]

It might be very well true that around 25,000 people were packed into DCA on the 17th. We got there at 5AM in the morning and we were the 7th colored wristband (out of 9). The number on my wristband read 22,194 and my mom's was 22,195....so obviously they were keeping track. The people's wristbands near us were also in the 22,000's. I wouldn't doubt it since the line snaked back and forth so many times. And it wasn't really a single-file line at all. It was usually 3-4 people wide for the most part, sometimes bigger and sometimes smaller.

Btw, the Cast Members were great that day. I couldn't count how many people said "Good morning!" to me and asked me how I was doing. It was great!! It was such a special way to start the day!

- Eric

As Syd said, the numbers on the wristbands did not correspond to the number in the park. (Tho i swear it was 10 colors wasnt it Syd)

[Pinocchio85]

Originally Posted foureverfaire
Diane Disney Miller's sister was not able to attend from what i understand, as far as I know she is still gracing us here on earth.

Nope, Sharon Disney (Walt and Lillian's adopted daughter) died of cancer in 1993.

It was a very special treat having Diane there on Sunday. She did an excellent job. I think it would have been nice to let Ron Miller say a few words.

Great coverage as usual Michael. The best coverage on the net!

[1FoolishMortal]

Thanks for clearing things up about the number of people! The people around us were just saying the same thing about there being 20,000 people in the park, so I was just going by the majority's voice. How typical.

- Eric