Ehlbee said: "Hi everyone!
I've been lurking this thread for a little while and it's been super informative so far, not to mention exciting to see people's patience rewarded. I figured that I might as well take a shot (har har har) at camping out myself, as I have been blessed - or maybe cursed - with an ungodly amount of patience, and a cat-like ability to fall asleep literally anywhere.
I figured I would show up at around 6AM tomorrow, to try and get tickets to the 7PM show. If I somehow miss those tickets, I'll continue to keep my place in line until Friday's 8PM show, and hopefully get in then. Ideally I would like to only have to sit about 13 hours, but if it ends up being the full 38(? my math is atrocious) hours, I should still be fine.
As for supplies, I can't manage a lawn chair, but I can probably bring along a pillow - will the Richard Rodgers object to me trying to check a pillow?
Aside from that, I've got a change of clothes, my phone, a battery pack, my sketchbook (I'll draw you if you ask nicely!), my 3DS, and maybe a novel or two, which I think should be enough to pass the time, in between naps. They all fit in my handbag, which I'm very grateful for, and I'll fill any remaining space with extra food and drawing supplies.
Would anyone recommend I bring anything else? Also, how is the policy on leaving the line for toilet or food breaks? Will people generally hold your spot?"
FYI we didn't check anything. Our backpacks came to our seat with us. We were able to leave our chairs by where Miguel (super nice SOLD guy) was sitting during the show with now problems.
As for books and stuff to do, I found the overnight to be the only part where I needed much entertainment. Once the sun came out, and especially when Miguel got there we were all chatting and having a good time. The time passed easily and we really turned into a line "family".
The line polices itself and people are able to leave for bathroom and food breaks and everyone was very reasonable. Up to an hour at a time to get food and stuff is normal and acceptable. I would say just tell someone when you go so they don't think you're going to a hotel to sleep or something. Leaving your stuff there is perfectly fine since the group is respectful and protective.
in terms of your 38-ish-hour wait scenario, you might still need to make up your mind at some point before 7pm that you are switching lines to the next day. People at the front of our line had been on the line the previous day but got shut and wound up behind a couple of people for the next day who committed earlier.
