UPDATES & Just letting y’all know I have not fallen off the face of the earth…

[Linda]

I’m so sorry; I have been VERY busy since I arrived home from the convention. First I had not done a bit of decorating and was SO behind – I had 3 school concerts the week after the convention and I was in charge of the desserts for 500-600 people for my daughters dessert theater on 12/14. Then I had company arrive for Christmas they left on the 26th (and left me with the mess) then I left town on the 27th as my Mom was getting married in South Carolina (I did most of the cooking for the reception and the party the night before). I very seriously thinking of disappearing next year for the holidays, overall too much cooking and mess is involved.

DISCON 2002

We are working on this but it will take some time to get everything all set. Below is some thoughts on the event, remember none of this is in stone yet so don’t hold us to anything but this is where we are at:

*First of all we are trying to plan an event at the Magic Kingdom and Disney is trying to figure out what date we can do this as they do not have the 2002 MVMCP dates yet ( we are in the pricing stage of this) we can’t finalize the events/cost until we can set all the event dates

* Possibly extending the event to 5 nights – Tuesday through Sunday? What do y’all think? Maybe we offer 2 event packages (this is a BIG maybe) one for the 5 nights one for the weekend only.

*I have already got OUR spot on hold for Illuminations on Saturday night J

*We are looking into possibly having some type of fun dinner event one night (with a few surprises – that I can’t tell you about or they would not be a surprise, but you’ll love it!) - I’ll look into group pricing for Hoop Dee Doo also

*DIS Treasure Hunt – this will take place over a few hours around the BW/Y & BC resort area. You’ll have to figure out the clues or solve a riddle to get to the next checkpoint – 1st team that gets to the end wins a prize.

*DIS Karaoke themed event.

*Opening reception about the same and last years, maybe the treasure hunt will follow.

*We’re arraigning with WDW for a special group booking phone number for the convention that y’all can call WDW directly to book rooms for the convention – they except credit cards and will issue refunds if you cancel and the confirmation. Anyone booking through this block.

*Did y’all like the breakfasts? Another character breakfast is possible or we’ll do something with characters at another event. – Oh, and if we do breakfast it will be later starting at 8am

VERY Tentative DISCON 2002 Itinerary
***very subject to change!

Tuesday – registration/reception
Wednesday - possible Magic Kingdom Event (evening)
Thursday – dinner event
Friday – character breakfast/ evening open???
Saturday – Illuminations Dessert Party
Sunday – closing breakfast


RE Childcare question – we could not do anything just for us because of the cost and liability factor but both the Beach Club and Boardwalk had kids clubs and you can get a babysitter from Kinder Care, visit this link for more info: http://wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/childcare.htm

[Mackey Mouse]

I am all for the 5 day.. you know that. we discussed it.. and hugs to my Linda.. I hope this appeases the masses.. You know how excited we all get.. :)

[Barb]

:bounce: :bounce: If you could see me, Linda, that would be me, jumping up and down! ;)
It sounds great so far. I like the idea of 5 nights, too. I'm already staying extra days before and after, so that addition doesn't affext my travel plans at all. It just gives us more days to play! A surprise dinner event sounds great, too. Some of my fonder memories was sitting down to eat with all my friends. It gave us that quiet time to talk and get to know each other. :)
I can't tell enough how much we appreciate all the work you're doing. We all know what it's like to juggle a trip and Christmas, let alone all the other things you dealt with. No wonder you disappeared. Thank you so much for everything! :)
Hey!!!!! More nights for Jellyrolls!! WhooHoo!!!!!!!:D :D

[December99]

OMG OMG OMG....after just getting back from WDW this is definately appealing to me. Sounds like some great ideas and since I couldn't make it this past year I can't offer much of yeas or nays but so far there are no nays!!!!!

Can't wait for more info to follow soon. Thanks for all you do to make this work Linda and to Mac-key for leading us to the right info!!!!

[disneycub]

Sounds wonderful Linda. I'll be there a few days before and a few days after, so I'd be doing the 5 day/night thing as well. Great idea for Disney to take care of the hotel reservations. I'm sure that would take a little responsibility off your shoulders. I did enjoy the breakfasts, and agree that 8am would be a much more humane time for a lot of us. Thanks for all your efforts.

[KayleeUK]

Wow that sounds great - DH and I hope to join in these events :)

Kaylee

[glo]

Pushing all these "little" people out of the way to get to the front of the line, then shoves Ms. Mackey over with a bump....ME ME ME ME ME ME over here Linda!!! I want 5 nights...ME ME ME ME!!! Jumping up and down and being my annoying self......






Thanks Linda and Marsha for all the hard work you guys put into this...I am sure that this year will be bigger and better!!!! Now...I am setting up the tent and staking my spot for registrations...and NO ONE BETTER GET IN MY WAY!!!!!.... :rolleyes: :D ;)

[NancyIL]

WOW!!! How exciting to have something to think about! I'd LOVE 5 nights, and I think the possibility of having a weekend events-only pkg for those who can't be there the whole time would be wonderful.

It's a good idea you have one night open for those who want to go to MVMCP or the Candlelight Processional. I'm almost positive SSB will want to have another Drink Around the World (DATW), too! :D

Thanks, Linda!

[Patinmn]

Wow that sounds great Linda...

I love the part of everyone booking their own Digs.


I am glad to see you back on the Boards. I hope things calm down a little for you. Of course we will always be here to keep you frazzled...LOL :D

[luvdsny]

:wave: Hi Linda. :wave: It's nice to see you online again. :) Your holidays sounded very much like "hustle and bustle" LOL ;)

About DIS-Con 2~~~it all sounds absolutely WONDERFUL! :) Thank you so much for all you do. I really appreciate all the time and effort that this must take. You're The Best! :)

Happy New Year Linda.

Oh, and I vote for an extra day. :D

[Sandra B.]

Linda, the plans sound great!!!
I'd love an extra day (I'll be there for 3 weeks anyway:D )
I'd really appreciate it if the breakfasts start at 8 instead of 7........:)

I'm really looking forward to this:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Mskanga]

ok I was thinking on being there from wednesday to saturday ( we will be sailing that day ) so I will get as much as I can.
Thanks for the update Linda , and take it easy girl!!

[BelleMom]

Linda, Linda!!!! Welcome back!

I want one more day! Yipee! I want one more day! Yipee! It all sounds wonderful. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Here am I, you have me bouncing all over again!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[shrpgrl]

Thank you Linda for all the hard work you have put into this already. I want to be included in the 5 night thing too. We were already counting on being there for a week anyway. I really loved the character breakfast. I'm glad you are keeping the Illuminations party too. It was excellent. The treasure hunt sounds like fun. Can't wait for Floyd to get home to tell him.

[iluvdisney]

Hi Linda - you did mention to me that the next one would be bigger and better - sounds FANTASTIC!!! I am eagerly awaiting all the info and making my ressies so I'll be around before and after. Hope you get a chance to catch your breath, with all the work ahead of you.

[zulaya]

I think offering a 5 day and weekend only events package would be great, especially for people traveling with families who may not be too into DISing. I would definitely book that weekend package. Thanks for your efforts.

[WebmasterBarry]

Do I hear a whoop whoop for another thrill ride tour? :)

[Tink13]

Linda----Being a first timer to DISCON this sounds WONDERFUL,,and thanks for all the info so far,,,, by the way GREAT NAME>>>>



Tink--13
LINDA

[figmentvi]

I think the 5 day sounds great !!! Now if I can talk my boss into an extra day off, I'll be really happy.

I think we need to have a special event with all of us "Lindas" :D :D


Linda

[DixieDreamer]

I think the extra day would be great. Since I am making a long journey to be there - the extra day would be great. The weekend only option is good too - for those who cannot commit to the whole duration.

I sure appreciate all the hard work that goes into planning an event like this. Thank you. :)

[Barb]

Barry, you may hear a "whoop" from me. I already said I wouldn't mind a half day event, but not a whole day again. That took up too much time and I was pooped at the end. (yeah, yeah, so I'm an old lady) See what everyone else says, if they still want the 4 park tour then stay with that and I'll just drop out when I want to. I liked everyone doing the Splash Mountain thing together first thing in the morning. That was fun, even if we did get stuck! :)

[Patrick IL.]

What a second- I am not on for a few days and you guys are gaining a head of steam here!:D I am all for the 5 day deal:D I was also planning on doing thrill tours again, hopefully at least my original group of brave pioneers will join me:) :bounce: :bounce:

[luvdsny]

I'm not a thrill ride particpant, but I'll "whoop whoop" for you Barry. :D Like Barb already said, I think a half day or 3/4 day Thrill Ride Tour would be greatly attended! :)

[disneycub]

So, Tia, last year you conquered Splash Mountain.....what will it be this year? ;)

[Tink13]

Figmentiv--- LINDA's are taking over the board lol we passed the PATRICKs by one!!

[Nikole]

I know a couple people who wouldn't be able to attend for all 5 days. Therefore, I'd love to see it if you could make the weekend registration possible. Either Fri-Sun or Sat-Sun!

[figmentvi]

Tink-13............How about "Lindas take over WDW":bounce: :bounce:

[Patinmn]

Lets see now...

Now we have

3 Lindas
3 Nancys
2 patricks

Hey Barb you need to get your son online so us Patricks can catch up :)

[Smee]

Any other Corinne's or Corrine's out there?????!:D
Okay, okay, I know it's a looooong shot .:rolleyes:

I know, we can start a "Somewhat Uniquely Named"
group!!!:sunny:

Anyone else care to join???????????

Corinne

[luvdsny]

Steve, what ever do you mean??? :o There is nothing left for me to conquer. :rolleyes: Okay, maybe I'll try Goofys coaster at DIS-Con 2. :D

[Patinmn]

Hey tia,

What did you do to your DISCON Logo ?

:D

[disneycub]

Do the words Tower of Terror ring a bell, dearest? :D

[Smee]

ROFLMAO !!!! Oh, Tia's sig is WAY too fun!!!!!

Tia, I'm pretty sure that this was NOT your doing!!:smooth:

Corinne

[luvdsny]

Smee, heck no it wasn't my doing! I'm not half that clever. :D Who did that? That is way too funny! I'm LOL here. :D

And Steve, no ToT does not ring any bells with me. What is it? :confused: Is it a new candy bar? :p

[BelleMom]

Goofy coaster sounds good, Tia!

Or we may conquer Tom Sawyer's island!!!!

[Barb]

OMG, Tia! That is so, so funny!! I guess there are no secrets on the DIS!! :D :D

[NurseKim]

I am hoping that I can make it to DIS Con 2! The 5 day idea is great!

[WebmasterBarry]

I may do the Friday to Sunday deal. I may have too many things going on in December.

Anyway, I'm not sure if I want to do another thrill ride tour. I did it solo once, but then, I didn't have fools doing scavenger hunting. I'd trade my thrill ride tour for a 2 hour RnR Coaster/TOT marathon ride and the Magic Kingdom "ride the mountains" meet.

[Barb]

Now you're talking, Barry. I like the idea of a "Ride the Mountains" meet. That's catchy! :D

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by Linda
I’m so sorry; I have been VERY busy since I arrived home from the convention. First I had not done a bit of decorating and was SO behind – I had 3 school concerts the week after the convention and I was in charge of the desserts for 500-600 people for my daughters dessert theater on 12/14. Then I had company arrive for Christmas they left on the 26th (and left me with the mess) then I left town on the 27th as my Mom was getting married in South Carolina (I did most of the cooking for the reception and the party the night before). I very seriously thinking of disappearing next year for the holidays, overall too much cooking and mess is involved.




<font face="comic sans ms"> Linda, Hi. :wave: Welcome back. I think that sounds like entirely too much cooking for one person to have to do. :eek: I think you should just stay at Disney next year through the holidays. ;)

I think the 5 day package sounds wonderful. I can't believe that more than a month has gone by since most of us left WDW. </font>

[OkieDisney]

Linda, all, I think all of the plans sound great!

Thanks so much for your hard work!!!

Being a thrill ride enthusiast, I think a mountains tour on one morning and a TOT/RNR tour at another time sounds great. What did you all do at AK/EPCOT?

Count me in!!!!

Karen (my sister's name is Linda and I am trying to convince her to come)

[glo]

hey Linda we miss you around here!!! Let us know when there is something new.... HI!!!
:D

[Buckleybunch]

Originally posted by figmentvi
I think the 5 day sounds great !!! Now if I can talk my boss into an extra day off, I'll be really happy.

I think we need to have a special event with all of us "Lindas" :D :D


Linda

I'll vote for that..

Linda

[RaySharpton]

My goodness, Linda...are you still hanging off the face of the earth...lol. I'm only hanging two inches from the floor...lol.

It sure would be nice to see Spectromagic parade and Fantasy in the Sky fireworks for that very tentative Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Magic Kingdom event.

And I'm so glad to hear about the Saturday, December 7, 2002, Illumination's party. That was the very best last year.

I'm hanging in there...lol.

RaySharpton :)

[DaisyDebbie]

I agree the Illuminations dessert party was the best! :)

Can you all just imagine how much fun this years Dis-Con is going to be now that we've all met and have one under our belt already :D

[Barb]

YooHoo! Linda, where arrrrrreeeeeeee yoooouuuuuu!?!? Hopefully, you're being the busy bee and planning some wonderful surprises for us. :D :D :D
Debbie, you're right-now that some of us have already met and spent time together, this will be lots of fun! :D:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Keep hangin' Ray! ;)