Atlantic City, New Jersey-- May 13!! FINAL DETAILS POST 57!

[Blueeyes101817]

Hey everyone!
It looks like our meet will be Saturday May 13 at the Rainforest cafe in Atlantic City :cool1: We are figuring around 2pm
KimWim and I are trying to figure out how many people , so we can call the RF cafe.
If you could, please post if you will be coming..and if you are bringing any others so we can add it to our count!
Thanks!

Ill keep a list of who is coming for an easy count...if yours needs to be changed, just let me know

Blueeyes101817 (Jen)
KimWim8-(Kim), maybe DH
Debi
jx3smom , DS (DH after 3pm!)
HoneyPooh, and DH
disneyfanz04 and maybe DH
dis sjw
KimSunshineDAK
Hillbeans
EPCOTjason

[Debi]

Count me in!! I'm only 30 minutes from AC, and would love to attend an AC meet!

[Blueeyes101817]

awesome! There is a thread on the community board with a poll for possible dates..when you have a chance, can you go vote?

[Debi]

I'm on my way to the CB now to find the thread! :)

[Blueeyes101817]

looks like it will be May 13!

[Debi]

I'm in! Count me in for a party of 1. Yay!

[jx3smom]

I'll be there, I hope. It will be myself and maybe DS. DH will meet there after 3pm.

[kimwim8]

Hey guys!! You KNOW I'm in!! :banana:

DH is unsure, and I think we're sneaking out without the kiddies! (shhhh) :teeth:

Can't wait to meetcha! :cool1:

[HoneyPooh]

Count me in for 2. DH will come if I let him hit the nickle slots afterwards! The only thing will be that I may be late depending on what time I finish work that morning.

[disneyfanz04]

I'll be there!!! And maybe DH will come(he is weird about meeting new people...of course once he meets everyone and sees how nice you guys are maybe he will see why I am addicted to the DIS... :rotfl2: ) We will not bring the kids...just don't tell them ;) !!!

[DizznyChick]

this is funny-i was in AC the last couple of days with my friend
and i had him bring his laptop so i can keep up witht the ladies only trip thread
and when i signed on i saw this
he already thinks im nuts with the disboards- and there i was sitting in a suite at the borgata all excited thinking about goiong to an atlantic city for a disney meet
i think i need to start a disboardaholics group :crazy: :crazy:

[kimwim8]

Bumping up!!!

This is gonna be a fun group! :banana: :crazy:

[dis sjw]

count me in on ac meet it will be me dis sjw and KimSunshineDAK 2 people i will be down there seeing kenny rogers that night. :thumbsup2

[Hillbeans]

I will be there also. Not sure yet about DH and the kids. We all may come down for the drive and DH can take the kids out to the beach.

Count me as 1 for now. Thanks! Should be a lot of fun!

[Blueeyes101817]

Great! another person coming :)

Can everyone give me their first names so i can add them to the list so we can know first names! haha

[Debi]

Have we decided on times yet?

[Blueeyes101817]

Have we decided on times yet?

i believe we are looking at 2 or 3ish...Kim said she will be calling Rainforest cafe as soon as we got a count...since we have a approximate number, i will let Kim know

[Bill K]

Sounds like a winner!

[Blueeyes101817]

Bill--are you joining us? and how many in your group?

[epcotjason]

Hello from Jason!
Please RSVP me for the Dis Meet in Atlantic City, New Jersey on May 13, 2006.
My DIS name is epcotjason.
I am friends with "dis sjw" and "KimSunshineDAK".
Meanwhile, have a magical time and check out my definitive web site about The Land pavilion at Epcot: www.csis.gvsu.edu/~willbraj/epcotjason/jason_the_land_tour.html (http://www.csis.gvsu.edu/~willbraj/epcotjason/jason_the_land_tour.html).

[Debi]

I just heard from Bill K. He will be with his whole family (a total of 5).

Is it May 13 yet? Woohoo!

[DizznyChick]

i wanted to go but we both work weekends-cant get off but i hope you all have a great time

[Hillbeans]

I'm trying to wear DH down to go with me...ha ha.

I know my 5 year old would love going to the Rainforest Cafe.

The only issue with me bringing along the kids is that I can't sneak away to gamble after or before the meet.

When do we need a final head count by?

[Blueeyes101817]

not sure...Kimwim8 called today and the event lady is out of town for the week, so we will call again next week

[Bill K]

Just found out DD is getting confirmed on May 13!! Sorry won't be able to make it...
:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

[Debi]

What a bummer, Bill!!! We'll see you the next time. :)

[kimwim8]

When do we need a final head count by?

Since this is quite an informal event...I'm pretty sure you could let us know a day or two before and we could get you a seat! :thumbsup2

When I call, I'm gonna pad the number of people attending, so we should be fine.

The more, the merrier!

[BandGeek911]

Just found out DD is getting confirmed on May 13!! Sorry won't be able to make it...
:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:



:sad: :sad: :sad: I wish we could have went

[kimwim8]

Hey all - I have some updates, news, concerns....


OK, where to start?

I called the RFC. We have a few options there:

1. We can sit as a group of 20 (that's the number I gave as an estimate) all together & order off of the menu at 11 or 11:30 on 5/13.

2. We can sit as two groups of 10 any time of the day and order off of the menu, but there are no guarantees that the two tables will be near each other.

3. We can sit as a group of 20 any time of the day, but only with the "banquet menu", which is a set price of $59.99 per person. (I have the sample menu she sent me if anyone wants a copy...PM me). IMHO this isn't a great option. It's very expensive for us to sit in the middle of a restaurant with other people around us to have appetizer, salad, entree and dessert and one beer or wine). To me, not a great deal...

I know this isn't working out like I pictured...but I have another possible option...

I don't know if you all are set on AC...but I live about 10-15 minutes outside of AC in Galloway. There is an AWESOME restaurant in an easy to find location (just off the GS Parkway) called Gourmet Italian Cuisine. They have several side rooms, with one available on the 13th. This room would be completely ours...no outsiders! We would order off of the huge menu. The room is filled with booths, and enough room to seat 28 or so people. So as far as paying for lunch...I think it would make it easier to split up by table, instead of a group of 20 (I know payment wasn't brought up yet, but it was something I was thinking about).

SO.....

Tell me what you all think. I am totally up for more ideas, comments on these ideas, etc. I'd really like to still have a meet - so hopefully it'll still work out. Please please please give us (me & Jen) your feedback!

If you can, please respond ASAP. If we do decide on either of the two places listed here, we need to call them by next week to reserve tables/rooms.

Thanks guys! :wave:

[disneyfanz04]

I can't believe they will only let us order off the banquest menu...don't they do parties??? Oh well, that stinks...I am up to any other place just thought since we are the Diser's and RFC is in disney it would give us the Disney feel...but like I said it really doesn't matter to me where we go as long as we go!! :thumbsup2

[Blueeyes101817]

Just bumping this up...i sent PMs to everyone so thanks for coming to check this out...

Let Kim and I know if you have any other ideas (as she said!)
I know this gourmet italian cuisine is very yummy (ate their once and had takeout once).

[epcotjason]

Hi,

The menu for Gourmet Italian Cuisine is posted at:

http://www.gourmetitaliancuisine.com

Hope this helps for everyone when voting!

Jason

[dis sjw]

This it just a idea how about Carmine's at the tropicana its a family style itatilian.its the same carmine's in nyc. dis sjw :thumbsup2

[kimwim8]

Hi,

The menu for Gourmet Italian Cuisine is posted at:

http://www.gourmetitaliancuisine.com

Hope this helps for everyone when voting!

Jason

Thanks Jason! I didn't even know that site existed...and I live VERY close to it! Have you been there?

dis sjw - I can call Carmines & see how they would handle a group. Thanks for the suggestion!

[epcotjason]

The Carmine's menu is on their web site also:

http://www.carminesnyc.com

I have eaten at the Theater District location in New York City.

Enjoy!

Jason

[disneyfanz04]

Gourmet Italian Cuisine looks good!!! I have never been to Carmine's, but I was looking over the menu and it is $12.00 for a side of just broccoli :scared1: !!!!!!

[Hillbeans]

That's too bad about the RFC - I agree that the RFC would have been the closest to the "Disney" feel for our Meet.

In that case, I second the vote for Carmines.....Their entrees are meant to be shared by 2-3 people so the prices may seem higher, but when it's broken out between everyone it's not too bad of a price.

Personally, i'd like to stay around the AC Boardwalk area, but that's just my preference, not trying to be difficult. I'll go along with the majority.

Thanks!

[HoneyPooh]

I vote for Carmines as well. Very yummy when I was there last fall and the service was excellent. The prices are a little high but the plates of food are HUGE. There were five of us and we ordered one appetizer, two entrees and one desert and we had a ton of leftovers. For example we ordered tiramisu and it was a whole pie dish sized tiramisu! The only problem would be splitting the bill.

[kimwim8]

I have a call in to Carmine's. There are special menus for groups (if you go to private events). I'm just waiting for them to call me back with some prices...and to see if they have room for us on our date. Then I'll post back & let you all know - and I guess we'll take another vote.

My partner in crime, Jen, is leaving tomorrow for a week long Florida trip - so...it may be up to us guys!

I'll be back soon with an update. :wave:

[Hillbeans]

I vote for Carmines as well. Very yummy when I was there last fall and the service was excellent. The prices are a little high but the plates of food are HUGE. There were five of us and we ordered one appetizer, two entrees and one desert and we had a ton of leftovers. For example we ordered tiramisu and it was a whole pie dish sized tiramisu! The only problem would be splitting the bill.

I love Carmine's Tiramisu - it's delicious.

Did you see the "Titanic" dessert? It's about a foot long strawberry shortcake with frosting and it's in the shape of the Titanic.

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi guys -
Like Kim said, ill be leaving tomorrow morning until late friday night...so ill be going along with whatever,,Kim has my cell so she can call to fill me in!
have a great week

[HoneyPooh]

A strawberry shortcake shaped like the Titanic? Nope, I think I would have noticed if a waiter had carried that past our table! :teeth: Sounds yummy though!

[Debi]

I'm so sorry I haven't posted yet, but I just got back from WDW a few hours ago. Anyhow, I've eaten at Carmine's before and LOVE it. I've never dined at Gourmet (I used to order their takeout a lot when I worked at the Seaview Marriott), so I'd be happy either way. Whatever the majority goes with, I'll be happy - I love Carmine's, but am anxious to try Gourmet.

[jx3smom]

I also just got back from Florida last night. It doesn't really matter to me but I think I'd prefer AC. If that doesn't work out then anything else will be fine.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone (and showing off my tan, I was there 2 weeks!).

[kimwim8]

UPDATE!!!!!


Ok, I talked to Carmines. Basically 3pm starts their dinner hour. And 15 or more people constitutes a banquet. So we'd have to sign a contract with them & pay per head for the family style. We'd have a menu to make selections for the appetizers, pasta and entrees. Dessert is a sampler. And tea & coffee are included.

The prices are: 3pm or later - $55/person, before 3pm (they have 2pm available) - $30/person. PLUS - 6% tax, 18% gratuity and 2% service fee added to both prices.

I will be talking to Jen (Blueeyes101817) later tonight & will get her feedback. Please tell me yours!

We really need to settle this soon. I feel bad it's been so wishy-washy during this process. Next time I promise to do more homework and research before getting anyone's hopes up! :thumbsup2

[Debi]

That price is a liitle too steep for me. Is Gourmet still a possibility?

[kimwim8]

That price is a liitle too steep for me. Is Gourmet still a possibility?

Definitely!

[HoneyPooh]

Wow, that is steep for Carmines. It's good but $110 + for dh and I is steep when I only eat about 5 forkfulls and I'm stuffed!

[dis sjw]

I got a idea how about we go go to one of the casino's buffets.I always go to trump marina there are not that expensive.resorts is also cheap.dis sjw :thumbsup2

[epcotjason]

I think dis sjw has a great point! There has to be places to eat that have dining rooms where tables could be easily pulled together that do not have mandatory "banquet" pricing regulations for a large group. A buffet is a great choice since there is no menu to have "banquet" rules to deal with. A buffet is a buffet, and nothing more than a one price deal.

[disneyfanz04]

I think the idea of a buffet is great too!!! THis way there is something for everyone.

[Hillbeans]

Great ideas everyone.

Do the casino buffets allow patrons under 21?

I think there may have been one other person bringing along their kids - I may or may not have mine depending on what we decide. Mine may just come along for the ride and go outside to the beach with DH if we do indeed end up at the Boardwalk.

[kimwim8]

I definitely like the idea of a buffet. Thanks, dis sjw!!! :thumbsup2

I'll do some research tonight, and post some of the places and prices tonight or tomorrow morning. Then we can take a vote...and have a set plan!!

Happy Friday all! :wave:

[dis sjw]

The only casino buffet that does not allow people under 21 is balleys wild wild west casino hope this helps

[disneyfanz04]

OK, I may be the only one, but I think we should go back to the regular plan...I say we go to Rainforest Cafe and sit in two groups of 10. I called tonight(just wanted to see if it made a difference that I had the club card) and the manager Joe said he could get two tables right next to each other. (Sorry if I am steeping on anyones toes by doing that, I was just curious) I would really like to go to RFC, and this way twe know the kids will be occupied.

Just a thought. Whatever everyone decides though is ok with me, I am just excited to finally get to meet some of my DIS buddies!! :goodvibes

[Blueeyes101817]

Im liking the buffet idea!!!! That would make sure that there was food for everyone...if not, Gourmet is good for me too...

I just got b ack from florida about an hour ago, so ill be talking to Kim tomorrow and coming back here to see what the plan is :)

[Blueeyes101817]

OKAY!! we have the final details!!

We have two tables for 10 reserved at the Rain Forest Cafe on May 13 at 3pm (thanks to michelle for reserving them!)
We need to tell them how many booster /high chairs we need..please let us know!

thanks and see you there!

[dis sjw]

Can't wait to meet everyone is there anything special we can wear so we can tell we are from the dis boards?Thanks dis sjw[AKA steven} :thumbsup2

[Debi]

Hooray!! I can't wait!!

Where should we meet? At the Boardwalk enterance of the RFC?

[Blueeyes101817]

Ill meet where everyone else tells me..i havent been there, so just let me know! ill be with Kim too

[epcotjason]

Great! I look forward to seeing everyone at the Rainforest Cafe! This will be my first time in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Plus the Rainforest Cafe will be a true Disney experience since there are two of them at Walt Disney World in Florida and one at Disneyland in California! The web site http://www.rainforestcafe.com will tempt our taste buds in the meantime. Have a magical day everyone! See you soon!

[Debi]

Unless anyone has an objection, lets plan to meet at the Boardwalk enterance of the RFC (there is a large gorilla right outside - hard to miss) at 2:45. I'm so excited!

[disneyfanz04]

Unless anyone has an objection, lets plan to meet at the Boardwalk enterance of the RFC (there is a large gorilla right outside - hard to miss) at 2:45. I'm so excited!


Good Idea!!!

[kimwim8]

YEAH! I'm excited!!! :cool1:

I think that Debi had a GREAT idea to meet outside by the big gorilla at 2:45. See you all there!!

Anyone need high chairs or booster seats???

[disneyfanz04]

double post

[Hillbeans]

Great! I'm glad we can do the RFC!

Put me down for 1 adult and 1 booster seat. I don't know 100% yet if i'm going to bring one/both of the kids, but i'd rather have it reserved than not. I'll know more closer to the date. Hope that's ok.

Thanks! See you all then!

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone-
looking forward to seeing you all on saturday!
Remember-the plan is to meet at 2:45..

[HoneyPooh]

I'm not sure if I'll make it! We have patients booked until 1:00 right now. That's cutting it close :crazy:. Hopefully I'll be just a few minutes late, but you never know how quickly a patient will get numb.

[epcotjason]

Just writing to say that I am looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow. dis sjw and kimsunshinedak are also very excited! We are driving down tomorrow morning. The Rainforest Cafe is going to be great with the Disneyish feeling, just like being at Walt Disney World or Disneyland and Downtown Disney. Have a magical night everyone!

[Blueeyes101817]

See ya all tomorrow! im leaving my house and driving to Kims, then well be there!

[Blueeyes101817]

It was a great day yesterday--i had alot of fun! thanks for coming everyone!

[kimwim8]

Me too! Thanks again guys for coming! I know some of you traveled a while in the car for it! I hope you all had a great time and a good meal! :wave:

We missed some of you guys that weren't able to make it. Hope all is well with you!

[Hillbeans]

It was a fun time yesterday...it was nice to meet some fellow NJ Disers!

[dis sjw]

I also had a very good time on saturday.i hope we can meet again sometime dis sjw[aka steven] :thumbsup2 also if anyone wants a copy of the group picture i took please pm me thanks

[Debi]

It was a great time meeting so many fellow DISers! Kim and Jen - it was great talking to you over lunch! Once I get my group picture uploaded, I'll post it.

[disneyfanz04]

I am sorry that I couldn't make it...I was extremely upset...my daughter had a softball game and I wound up getting hit in the hand with a line drive. I spent the next 3 hours in the ER with a dislocated finger :guilty: . The coaches pitch the first two innings then the girls pitch the last two, well this girl had a monster of a hit and the only thing I could think to do so it wouldn't hit one of the kids was to stick out my hand to slow it down(BIG MISTAKE!!!! :confused3 )

Anyway, I am glad you all had a great time, and you better believe I will be at the next meet!!!! :thumbsup2

[Blueeyes101817]

Im sorry you missed it!! and i hope your finger is okay!
HOpefully we can meet again

[kimwim8]

Awww, Michele...I'm so sorry! I hope your hand is ok. We will definitely meet up another time! After what you did for us to set it up, we felt so bad that you weren't there!

[patsvette]

I cant believe i missed it,i havent been on alot lately ,between work and my 14 month old ,and im only 5 minutes from there.Next time .

[pinkpiglettlover]

Me too!!! Im about an hour away and i dont usually look at this thread! Maybe next time :confused3 I would have loved to meet everyone!!!