First Midnight

Hey folks, take pity on the new guy. I’ve never been to a midnight launch before, for any game. I’d like to know as much as possible ante de factum, as I’m a bit of a nervous nelly. Now then, I have the Limited Edition pre-ordered and paid in full, a valid ID, and a (very worn now) receipt from several months ago, when I pre-ordered.
The GS is in a mall.
When should I arrive, and what is the due process for getting the game?
Thank you!

(P.S., if anyone is going to the Empire Mall GS in Sioux Falls SD, give me location specifics. Most importantly, will there be food? Haha.)

Take a tent and wait two days in advance wearing a CE Master Chief costume.
I’ve always wanted to do that.

it’s really fun not going to lie… Your going to enjoy it and always remember it… My 1st midnight was Halo Reach… I remember every minute it.