Hello,

This is my first time posting to the threads, but I read through them all the time.

I'm taking my first trip to Disneyland this August, and I will also be going to the D23 Expo. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for the Expo. This is my first time going to anything like this. I've never been to any conventions or anything where people wait in line for hours and hours to get in, and then wait hours more for presentations.

I do not want to stand in line all night, so I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what time to go in the morning, how long before a presentation should I get in line (particular the Theme Parks Presentation), merchandise/shopping tips, when cameras can be used, do they take cameras from you for certain presentations, and any other tips you think a new person should know.

I'd actually love if this subject was on a Podcast before my trip in August. I love listening to the Podcast.

As a side note, I am a Charter, Gold Member in the D23 club.

I appreciate any advice anyone can give me.