Via Starwars.com:

HEAR FROM FANS WHO FOUND WAITING IN LINE FOR PAST STAR WARS FILMS TO BE AN EXPERIENCE LONG-REMEMBERED.
Waiting in line is a way of life for anyone who belongs to any fandom. If you’ve been a long time fan of a franchise, you can look back and define moments in your life around waiting — this is especially true for those who love the galaxy far, far away. Standing with friends and family to buy tickets or to get the best seats is a thread woven into the histories of many Star Wars fans. And the remarkable thing is that in this context, anecdotes about waiting aren’t negative. There aren’t many tales of horror; instead, there are glowing, fond memories about the experience. Star Wars fans wear their hours spent in line like badges of honor.

The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is less than two months away. Tickets just went on sale but purchasing them doesn’t work like it used to. Back in the day, acquiring tickets required a little more work than refreshing the screen and clicking to get reserved seats at the theater of your choice. You had to wait in line at the theater to buy the tickets, and then get back in line in order to secure the best possible seats. I talked with several fans about their experiences waiting in line and their plans for The Force Awakens.

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