davidbrookes Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'm getting there latest 7am. That's 2 hours before the doors opening. I waited over an hour yesterday for Alex no problems so as long as I have music with me or something I should be fine. I am more than happy for no personalisations if it means more people get through, John Barrowman was the first guest I ever met at an event and I am sure it was only because of the no personalisations restriction that meant I got an autograph with him, otherwise I would have gone home empty handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hp101 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 If I'm going early bird ticket what is the ideal time to start queuing / get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_Pennys_Ship Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 If I'm going early bird ticket what is the ideal time to start queuing / get there See the post above yours, some are looking to start queuing as early as 7am, some later. Totally your call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatrixKiddo88 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I usually queue at about 8/8:30. Thats even for bigger guests. But, I can see Karen's queue (especially as she's one day only) being MENTAL so I'd rather get there earlier and not risk dissapointment/being rushed through later on. And yes, kind of hoping what happened with Alex does/dosnt happen with her. Alex personalised first, then stopped. I missed out on it being personalised (although I am still VERY happy) so I wanted to get to Karen early on hoping she'll be personalising at first (heres hoping, I'll understand 100% if she isnt from the start with the amount of people coming for her) Just adds the extra little touch if she is :) PLUS, means I can dump the stuff I'm getting her to sign early on and not have to carry it around all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardianz Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) i was just wondering how early the first people get to earls court? do earls court get grumpy if your there before a certain time? thanks xx im there friday preview night so i shall be up very early on saturday and head to the con x Edited May 31, 2011 by guardianz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebredy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I never like to be the only one queueing (though its never happened yet) If I catch a 5:30 train all the way to the event then I should get there for about 6:15-6:30, I'm not seeing any Dr Who guests but I hate being way back in a really long queue Edit - Just checked and there are some closures on the District line, which means just taking another train or two to avoid the part that's close, but that won't delay my journey much at all. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/livetravelnews/plann...ar/default.aspx LLAP Edited May 31, 2011 by zebredy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina197 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Edit - Just checked and there are some closures on the District line, which means just taking another train or two to avoid the part that's close, but that won't delay my journey much at all. Yes, the escalators will be "being worked on", so though I'm staying for the weekend, I only have to come from Victoria on Friday and back Sunday to get my coach home, so I may end up just calling a taxi or fetch a bus to avoid the Tube completely. Not sure yet, I'll wait till I get into London, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acedannyace Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Im going to arrive just before the doors open, but jump to the very front of the que because i have a golden ticket mwhahahahaha!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wondermoose Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Im going to arrive just before the doors open, but jump to the very front of the que because i have a golden ticket mwhahahahaha!!! Haha Me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 train leaves newcastle at 6 i should get to kings cross at about 9 i recon quater to ten? after ive stressed the hell out over the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthnad Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm not going to be meeting Karen Gillan, and as I met Christopher Lloyd last time I'm not gonna stress if I can't meet him again, so unless another generally very popular guest that I do want to meet gets listed, I dont think I'm gonna need to dash in to get a low VQ. Plus I'll be there all weekend and try to spread the guests out as best I can over the weekend, so I think I'm gonna do my usual and turn up for 0830. I don't fancy queuing for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hp101 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm not going to be meeting Karen Gillan, and as I met Christopher Lloyd last time I'm not gonna stress if I can't meet him again, so unless another generally very popular guest that I do want to meet gets listed, I dont think I'm gonna need to dash in to get a low VQ. Plus I'll be there all weekend and try to spread the guests out as best I can over the weekend, so I think I'm gonna do my usual and turn up for 0830. I don't fancy queuing for hours. Same but I'm getting there for 8 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardianz Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Edit - Just checked and there are some closures on the District line, which means just taking another train or two to avoid the part that's close, but that won't delay my journey much at all. Yes, the escalators will be "being worked on", so though I'm staying for the weekend, I only have to come from Victoria on Friday and back Sunday to get my coach home, so I may end up just calling a taxi or fetch a bus to avoid the Tube completely. Not sure yet, I'll wait till I get into London, lol! same here. we are coming by bus from birmingham on the friday and leaving sunday night (victoria coach station) and where we are staying is walking distance tot he LFCC all weekend x so we may do the same now x thanks for the info tina x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina197 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Edit - Just checked and there are some closures on the District line, which means just taking another train or two to avoid the part that's close, but that won't delay my journey much at all. Yes, the escalators will be "being worked on", so though I'm staying for the weekend, I only have to come from Victoria on Friday and back Sunday to get my coach home, so I may end up just calling a taxi or fetch a bus to avoid the Tube completely. Not sure yet, I'll wait till I get into London, lol! same here. we are coming by bus from birmingham on the friday and leaving sunday night (victoria coach station) and where we are staying is walking distance tot he LFCC all weekend x so we may do the same now x thanks for the info tina x You're welcome. It says on the TFL site that some people may be asked to wait outside the station to go through and down to the escalators, so I'm thinking about avoiding the Tube completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyd0nian Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Still, the whole point of being dedicated and queueing is that you get what you're queueing for. But anyway, I wasn't at CM this weekend, so can't pass comment on Alex's queue, and I will hopefully be there early enough on Saturday morning to get a low VT for Karen. Here's to hoping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddington Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I will be getting to Earls Court around 10:20am so all being well will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoBot Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I remember someone complaining back in 2009 before CM15 took place about people standing in queue very early. Apparently, for some reason, that would make other people who weren't planning on going to the event stand in line too and therefore making it bigger, which was a pain for those attending who don't wish to stand in line for long. Make sense? No, didn't make sense then either. I was there to (only) meet Leonard Nimoy and wasn't about to hop on a plane only to miss out on him, so I queued as early as I could that year, did the same the following year when I came over to meet William Shatner and will do the same this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satchel Pooch Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If the weather is dry - around 8-8.30-ish. If it is raining - just before 9. I HATE queueing, but at the same time I consider it part of the game. So even though I rarely spend the time engaging in conversation with those around me, then I still like the anticipation of waiting to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Lover Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Too early. Not 100% sure what time we intend to get there, I think we'll just play it by ear as to when we're up, I'm staying with a friend who lives about half an hour away from the venue, so it depends how early I can be dragged out of bed...We have early bird tickets, though, and will hopefully arrive in good time. ^.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblackrose Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just checked Earls court car park website and it says it opens at 7am so will be aiming to get there for just after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammo-coo Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm gonna be parking at Cockfosters tube station (less than £5 to park all day) and get the tube straight through to Earls Court. Plan to be in the queue by 8am at the latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickysgirl77 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hoping to get there between 7 and 7.30am, just depends on when I get up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Architect Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Realistically, around 0630, in my own private fantasy world I'd just take a sleeping bag to Preview Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie182 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So its my first time going to this event and I'm going on my own and was wondering if anyone would be so kind to meet up with me to guide me on my way :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkbunny Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Realistically, around 0630, in my own private fantasy world I'd just take a sleeping bag to Preview Night i like the sleeping bag idea i'm now aiming for 6 ish as just booked youth hostel bed!!! So its my first time going to this event and I'm going on my own and was wondering if anyone would be so kind to meet up with me to guide me on my way :) hey where are you coming from and what time you arriving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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