Will Heather Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hello, I will hopefully be arriving at the venue tomorrow morning at around 8am (I am only attending the one day). I've heard a lot of problems about getting in, so I'm just curious as to whether this is early enough to gain entry for around 10 am? As, unlike many of you, I won't have another day to meet guests and I'd rather know in advance as to whether to get there sooner. Thank you, and I hope your day goes smoothly! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenVee Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'd get there as early as possible. I haven't got in yet since it opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Heather Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Wow, really? I went last year, with the standard weekend entry that allowed access from 11am, and it was bad, but not like this. And Sunday is sold out too, which doesn't hold much hope. What time did you start queuing may I ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenVee Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Around open time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Heather Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 That's quite a while. I hope you get in ASAP and still manage to do everything you intended to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenVee Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 It's looking doubtful. No responce or help from crew either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Heather Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 That's disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodiva Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 That's utterly disgusting!!... We were told there would be VAST improvements to this after last year's debacle and the "cut-off" sell out tickets .... I am SERIOUSLY worried for Sunday now as I physically cannot get up there early....I don't expect to arrive until around 10 a.m. at the latest....I really hope I don't waste my money on yet another Showmasters Summer LFCC Day of Purgatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endyyy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm coming on the Sunday but won't be arriving until about 1PM - first photoshoot is at 2:50. I'm really panicking about whether or not I'll be able to get in for it because of all the horror stories I'm hearing of the queueing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecracker Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 It's generally bad before and getting in for doors opening. After that rush, it's not usually as bad. In previous years, I never had to get in for 9am openings, and always rocked up at around 11:30-12pm, walked right in for my afternoon photos. If it helps you relax - remember, lots of people will have done Friday or Saturday and be finished. Anyone still going on Sunday will probably have entered by the time you get there! If you can get there earlier then it might help, but I'd think you'd be OK by 1pm. Maybe someone who went today can comment on how the queues are at 1pm, and then you'll know they'll be the same or better tomorrow (if more people are done by EOD today). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duwain Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 same as last year my early sunday train gets me there around 10;30-11am last year i walked straight in,lucky no queue like sat, only just made 1st photoshoot which is why i think the times photos should be planned ahead more, need info times when they sell tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm worried too now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 As said in another post I left at about 12.45 and the queue was still going, but moving swiftly. As for length it wasn't massive. Presumably it was those who didn't manage to arrive that early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoctorsBiggestFan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Praying that the queue will be slightly easier tomorrow. I'm aiming to get there for around 8, how do people think it'll be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aearin Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Once they que started going it did go pretty fast. We started queing at like 8:30 and didn't get in til gone 10. If you've got an early photo shoot your pushing it, if not you shouldn't be in too late. The crew don't seem to know anything though. I went in to get my gold pass and the woman told me to go to the other counter, the woman there said I need to go back. The first woman told me she had no scanned so I walked off and found a woman off my own back. Everyone you ask in the venue doesn't seem to know anything they just say sorry I've just been told to do this. Don't get me wrong I've found a few very helpful people. Then generally seem to be the pit bosses though and there was a few nice people around the arena The floor plans are terrible I've noticed. I had to memorise everything after finding it myself Edit: I forgot to mention I had a gold pass but my friend had a standard ticket so I got my pass then joined him. It got to about 9:45 and I didn't want to risk waiting any longer so I run in so I didn't miss my shoot. Literally ran everywhere trying to find E but it was where I waked in but round the corner! Edited July 18, 2015 by Aearin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoctorsBiggestFan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Oh God. My first shoot is Harry Treadaway at 10:40. What do we all think, queue at 8 and in in time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aearin Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Oh God. My first shoot is Harry Treadaway at 10:40. What do we all think, queue at 8 and in in time? You should be fine mate if your getting there at that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goonieboy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) The crew don't seem to know anything though. I went in to get my gold pass and the woman told me to go to the other counter, the woman there said I need to go back. The first woman told me she had no scanned so I walked off and found a woman off my own back. Everyone you ask in the venue doesn't seem to know anything they just say sorry I've just been told to do this. Don't get me wrong I've found a few very helpful people. Then generally seem to be the pit bosses though and there was a few nice people around the arena The floor plans are terrible I've noticed. I had to memorise everything after finding it myself I must say I was shocked by how many of the staff did not know a thing Although there were many helpful ones too :) Edited July 18, 2015 by Goonieboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I think the issue is that many of the staff only know about the bit they are doing, i think it would be impossible to brief them all on everything happening. I think it would be hard to come up with a workable way for all the staff to have the info on the whole show as the people on the queues and with the guests for example really need to concentrate on that and not get sidetracked with other issues as it could cause problems if they aren't paying attention to their role. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aearin Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 The problem is they won't suggest the best way to find a solution or direct you to someone that might know. They just say don't know sorry. Doesn't fill you with confidence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestdamnfan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 ill be arriving at venue for 6am i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LulaBelle96 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I arrived at 10:30 today and the queue stretched WAY round the Olympia, but it was fast moving and got into to the venue at 10:15. Arriving for 8:45 tomorrow but no telling when I'll get in, very hit and miss unfortunately. Most morning shoots I think have afternoon slots (which I know isn't helpful for all) but is definitely reassuring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompain100 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I arrived at 10:30 today and the queue stretched WAY round the Olympia, but it was fast moving and got into to the venue at 10:15. Moving so fast you went back in time! I'm impressed! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StuartG2198 Posted July 18, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 18, 2015 Oh God. My first shoot is Harry Treadaway at 10:40. What do we all think, queue at 8 and in in time? By 10:40 you shouldn't have any issue being in the queue at 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naboo79 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 The staff should know the floorplans in detail at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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