SDV August 21-24 2008 WE'RE HOME!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Swap link
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1883332

classes:
coming soon for 2007

food options:
depending on the package, some meals are included. See website for further details. Breakfast at Cape May Cafe Saturday 8/23 7:50 am meet in lobby at 7:30.

Photopass pics:
I would love to have a group shot either before or after breakfast.

park tickets;
convention tickets here
http://disneymeetings.disney.go.com/dwm/ticketpages/genericTickets?name=GenericTicketsPage

T-shirts:
Image on page 19, post 283

Snacks:
For table

Swaps:
paint can pal hosted by wlw891. please pm e-mail addy to BAMB by June 1


Currently interested in going, package interest, # of people in room:

BernardandMissBianca - booked package 2, with mom, Lisa and Lisa's mom breakfast Sat $$
BAMB's Mom - booked pkg 2 with BAMB, Lisa, and Lisa's mom Breakfast Sat $$
Lisa - BAMB, mom, and BAMB's mom breakfast Sat $$
Lisa's Mom booked package 2 breakfast Sat $$
Denni - booked local package 18 breakfast Sat
AWM - will all ready be there. breakfast Sat $$
rlovew - package 1 or 2 , quad Breakfast Sat
Diana Lyn - booked pkg 2, no roomies needed Breakfast Sat own check
Scrappy910 booked pk #2, no roomies needed Breakfast Sat own check
alikat99 - booked pk #2, no roomies needed Breakfast Sat own check
#1 Mouse - booked pk #2, no roomies needed Breakfast Sat own check
Kim1964 will already be there Breakfast Sat $$
Tubachick booked pkg 4 no roomies needed Breakfast Sat $$
pixiedustforever - booked package 16, no roomies needed Breakfast Sat $$
rgionet - Package 2 Breakfast Sat $$
notesfortheheart -Breakfast Sat $$
sharond150 - Package #2 Breakfast Sat$$

[Faerie]

not overanalyzing at all! I can't wait! Scrapping with Dis Buddies - what could be better?

[kaddjr]

Heck no you're not over analyzing! I've been reading the FAQs on this and I'm pumped and ready to go!:banana:

I like the idea of the tshirts. Something like SDV TEAM DIS, maybe w/names or user names on back?? I'm pretty easy to please.

Love the photopass and the meal ideas...you can bet I will have my camera on me or with me much of the time. Oh, maybe those that go can do a swap of sorts for a trip album when we get back??

[momx3boys]

This does sound cool....

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm interested, I would need roomies. I could take a personal day and come down on Thursday after school.

S :)

[kaddjr]

Under food options- what about snacks for the crops? Chips, chocolate, hard candies, etc?? Bring your own, some to share? Small coolers for drinks?

[aroyer]

You are NOT over analyzing and we DO love you!!! I hope I hope I hope I can figure out how to make this happen! :cool1:

[PrincessNancy96]

Ok,
I'd love t-shirts..
at least 2 roomies (my budget will only go so far, I'm a miser)
A meal w/ all of us.. I'm good with that! As long as it has names I have heard of before, I'll be okay!
A photo.. YEP, definitely want one of those! (as well as my camera and like uhm 3 memory cards!)
Definite evenings at the WORLD.. I've gotta have my fix
I'd prefer to come in on Friday...and leave Sunday evening.. (leaving my kids will be the hardest for me.. this is something I have NEVER done before.. I NEVER do anything for myself, ever..ask my kids and my DH!)

[Faerie]

I'm with the coming in on Friday, home Sunday at as many roomies as possible!

As far as snacks, I'll be driving so I can hit wally world or publix and come with a car load

[New England Eeyore]

No such thing as overanalyzing anything related to Disney!

I'll definitely be solo, but I'm up for meals with spouses and kids, etc.

Definitely T-shirts, definitely photos in the parks, definitely a couple meals outside the convention.

I'd most likely be there for the whole thing Thurs-Sun. Depending on how my time off and the $ looks, maybe even come down a little early.

I always joke that I'll never be rich enough to be able to stay at the Yacht Club so I'm thrilled to have found a way in!

BTW - If there is a Pirate and Princess Party while we're there (there is one on the Friday night of the last full weekend in August this year) I HAVE to do that.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I forgot to add, on the yahoo group we did paint can pal swaps (like SS), we can do regular swaps you name it.

[Mickeyteacher]

What about a secret sister type swap? I can also help with sweets / snacks.
I forgot to say earlier, I'm u for any and al things said above. We will be at the World earlier in the summer, but if I forgo my other weekend retreat, I'm sure DH will let me go!
S :)

[rlovew]

I would love to meet you all I would probably come up Friday after school as it is too early in the year to take a day off. If I came to scrap I would prefer roomies if not DH might come along.

Rebecca

[StitchIsOurHero]

I think I may be in for this, too! I've got to check when the first day of school is that year. If I go, DH will probably go, too. I'm in for parks in the evenings, and I love to eat, so wherever's good there, too! I think a photo pass pics would be cool, too! I'm like NEE--I'd have to try the P & P party if there was one. I've never done that! We'd probably come down Friday morning (if we could fly cheaply) and come back on Sunday evening or Monday evening. :banana:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Last year they did not allow wine but I think we can bring soda in. They had pizza delivery too.
The crop room is open 24/7 so we can crop at 2am if we want. 2 years ago there were girls next to me that never left, ever. Well except to use the ladies room but they had coolers a food and pjs. It was funny! And they have vendors galore. Everything you'll ever need.
I kited all my pages before hand so I didn't have a ton of extras. I have the Chatterbox vintage luggage and used that as my carry on and shipped my tools down. No way would I check my tools, something might walk away.
They will have classes too. A lot like CKC, those cost extra.

The price for the crop includes the room, the crop space, and 1 meal a day(in some cases)
I found 2 pics of standard rooms at the Yacht club, one has 2 queen beds and one has 2 queens and a daybed.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I overanalyze everything too. But I'm really glad someone else took this one on.
I'm on board for it all, except for the scrapping snacks. Unless they have local rates (you know, no hotel rooms pricing) I won't be scrapping. I still want to do the Secret Sister thing though! So count me in for dinner (with or without the family), TeeShirts, Photo Pass, P&P Party, and I'll find you in the parks if you want.

[Diana Lyn]

I was at SDV last year and didn't think I'd go back b/c I didn't want to spend time at the crop, I wanted to be in the parks and I missed alot. But I'm going to be a FL resident in about a month, so I'm in with you guys!!

A note on the t-shirts, I was t-shirt organizer for the cruise group I was with last year and Cafepress worked great for us and our group was over 100 people. So, I can help with that part!

And I'll be local, so I can help out with anything. OMG did I just say I'll be local!!! :faint:

[Faerie]

First order of business when you get here - get your Florida license so you can get resident discounts!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I was at SDV last year and didn't think I'd go back b/c I didn't want to spend time at the crop, I wanted to be in the parks and I missed alot. But I'm going to be a FL resident in about a month, so I'm in with you guys!!

A note on the t-shirts, I was t-shirt organizer for the cruise group I was with last year and Cafepress worked great for us and our group was over 100 people. So, I can help with that part!

And I'll be local, so I can help out with anything. OMG did I just say I'll be local!!! :faint:

That's cool that you're moving there! I wanna be a local!!! :sad1:

[PrincessNancy96]

I was at SDV last year and didn't think I'd go back b/c I didn't want to spend time at the crop, I wanted to be in the parks and I missed alot. But I'm going to be a FL resident in about a month, so I'm in with you guys!!

A note on the t-shirts, I was t-shirt organizer for the cruise group I was with last year and Cafepress worked great for us and our group was over 100 people. So, I can help with that part!

And I'll be local, so I can help out with anything. OMG did I just say I'll be local!!! :faint:

Diana Lyn,
You're going local.. You lucky thing!! Did you get a guest room? You know we'll be happy to move in with ya for a week! We'll only be there to sleep!

Congrats on the upcoming move!!! :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I overanalyze everything too. But I'm really glad someone else took this one on.
I'm on board for it all, except for the scrapping snacks. Unless they have local rates (you know, no hotel rooms pricing) I won't be scrapping. I still want to do the Secret Sister thing though! So count me in for dinner (with or without the family), TeeShirts, Photo Pass, P&P Party, and I'll find you in the parks if you want.

they do have local rates, check out the website and when you click on Orlando for this year scroll to the bottom. Those are the day rates.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I was at SDV last year and didn't think I'd go back b/c I didn't want to spend time at the crop, I wanted to be in the parks and I missed alot. But I'm going to be a FL resident in about a month, so I'm in with you guys!!

A note on the t-shirts, I was t-shirt organizer for the cruise group I was with last year and Cafepress worked great for us and our group was over 100 people. So, I can help with that part!

And I'll be local, so I can help out with anything. OMG did I just say I'll be local!!! :faint:

Hey!!! Long time no see!! How is PBLM??? I haven't seen either of you in a while.

So you're going local huh? Cool!!!! I hadn't even thought about Cafe express, I'm sure at some point I will be picking your brain!

Off to update the list!

[Kim1964]

Wow, the timing coincides with when I wanted to plan the family trip for 2008 anyway. I wonder if I can convince DH to take the kids to the parks for 3 days without me. I'd love to do this if I can buy in on the "locals" rate.

If not, there's one in July 2008 in Burlington, MA that I may try to attend. That's only 2 hours away for me by car:).

[tubachick]

this was my favorite shirt!!!

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/79222DISShirt2.jpg

I want in... let me talk to DH --- see if he can manage with out me :rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

this was my favorite shirt!!!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/79222DISShirt2.jpg

I want in... let me talk to DH --- see if he can manage with out me :rotfl:

that's the one I was talking about!!!!
I still wear mine! LOL

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm in for snacks and swaps... :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm in for snacks and swaps... :)

I'm sooo happy you are thinking of going. ;)

[New England Eeyore]

they do have local rates, check out the website and when you click on Orlando for this year scroll to the bottom. Those are the day rates.

Actually they don't right now. This message is on the main page for the Disney one:
PLEASE NOTE: Due to our contract obligations with Disney's Contemporary Resort, Local packages will not be available until we fulfill our overnight room requirements.
And they apparently haven't met their room requirement yet. We'll have to watch to see at what point the local packages become available for this year.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Actually they don't right now. This message is on the main page for the Disney one:
PLEASE NOTE: Due to our contract obligations with Disney's Contemporary Resort, Local packages will not be available until we fulfill our overnight room requirements.
And they apparently haven't met their room requirement yet. We'll have to watch to see at what point the local packages become available for this year.

well that stinks, but they do usually fill up their room requirements so I wouldn't worry to much.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Camp Hill PA has theirs up, I think the WDW prices were a little more expensive but not to much. It will at least give a target amount.

[Michellepooh]

I sooo want to do this. I will have to wait and see what the family situation is next year (we may be trying for #2). I just did the SDV in Burlington and had a great time (Kim1964- I recommend it!). I couldn't imagine combining my two favorite things - Disney and scrapping!!! (umm...obviously favorite aside from my DH and DS. Good thing DH doesn't read these boards!).

DianaLyn- I am so jealous you will be a local!

I love the Tshirt design!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Michelle do you want me to add you to the list or wait for baby news first? ;)

[Diana Lyn]

Hey!!! Long time no see!! How is PBLM??? I haven't seen either of you in a while.

So you're going local huh? Cool!!!! I hadn't even thought about Cafe express, I'm sure at some point I will be picking your brain!

Off to update the list!

PBLM is good. We were at a scrapbooking playgroup on Tuesday together actually.

Yes, we going local---well about an hour and a half away in Bradenton--but that's local compared to NY!! I just can't stand the snow and cold anymore and there's a GREAT scrapbooking store not too far from the house we've picked out! :rotfl:

The only "problem" with Cafepress is that you have to be careful with the graphic you design. It can't have any copyrighted image on it---like the Mickey in the graphic posted would be a no-no.

The best part though is that once you set up the shop, anyone can go in and order whatever they want, pay cafepress directly and it ships directly to them. So no, last calls the order is going in, no I got the wrong size---it makes life really really easy. I can post pics of the shirt we got from the Member Cruise last year. We had a small design on the front pocket area and a big design on the back, I want to say the regular shirts were 9.99 and there's always some sort of discount code out there. There's so many different items to choose from too--stickers, tote bags, mugs, every type of shirt imaginable---even THONGS!!!! :lmao: Oh and you can set the prices to be so you (as the shopkeeper) don't make any profit off it at all, which is what we did. As we get closer, I wouldn't mind being the "shopkeeper" , just not the designer---I'm definitely not a designer!! :lmao:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I will definitely keep them in mind as we get closer.
Is there any kind of minimum that we need to have?

[Diana Lyn]

I will definitely keep them in mind as we get closer.
Is there any kind of minimum that we need to have?

No minimums, no start up fees---another reason it worked out so well for our last group. Usually when you get shirts printed, the first 20 shirts or so are pretty expensive and they get cheaper from there. With Cafepress the price is the price, you order what you want, when you want it. I had an experience where one person took on the task of ordering shirts from a local place. It turned into a fiasco, feelings were hurt, people felt they couldn't get what they wanted---from that experience we grew alot. AND the cafepress stuff was cheaper!! I know it sounds like I work for them, but I don't!! The experience I had with the shirts from my 05 shirts was completely different from the one I had with the 06 shirts. I'll pm you the link to the shop we had, I dont think I'm allowed to post it here. Zazzle offers the same type of service--but in my research (don't ask how I got this job!!) I found they didn't have the product selection and the feedback I got from other Zazzle customers was that Cafepress had better quality products.

[bobcat]

Oh I really want to go! DD may have to go with me since she turns 16 on the 21st and I can't see not being with her for that.

[BernardandMissBianca]

No minimums, no start up fees---another reason it worked out so well for our last group. Usually when you get shirts printed, the first 20 shirts or so are pretty expensive and they get cheaper from there. With Cafepress the price is the price, you order what you want, when you want it. I had an experience where one person took on the task of ordering shirts from a local place. It turned into a fiasco, feelings were hurt, people felt they couldn't get what they wanted---from that experience we grew alot. AND the cafepress stuff was cheaper!! I know it sounds like I work for them, but I don't!! The experience I had with the shirts from my 05 shirts was completely different from the one I had with the 06 shirts. I'll pm you the link to the shop we had, I dont think I'm allowed to post it here. Zazzle offers the same type of service--but in my research (don't ask how I got this job!!) I found they didn't have the product selection and the feedback I got from other Zazzle customers was that Cafepress had better quality products.

What kind of time frame do they need?

Next we would have to come up with some kind of design. It needs to include the DIS, a computer, and scrapping stuff.

Any graphics designers out there? We can not include Disney trademark stuff though.

[SusieStone]

I can't believe I am under the weather for one day and all this goes on........

Can I play.....Can I play?

I would need roomies.

[Diana Lyn]

What kind of time frame do they need?

Next we would have to come up with some kind of design. It needs to include the DIS, a computer, and scrapping stuff.

Any graphics designers out there? We can not include Disney trademark stuff though.


I placed my order, it shipped the next day and I want to say I got it in two days. There were like 2 or 3 people in our group who ordered shirts and when they printed only the front design was there, not the back. They called cafepress and they reprinted them for them and shipped them the next day. They didn't even want the messed up shirts returned to them. That was the only problem we had with them and I want to say there were just over 100 orders from our shop (all DISers). Their customer service was awesome, which is another reason why I can't say enough good things.

I can help you with the shop---no graphic designing here though! :rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I can't believe I am under the weather for one day and all this goes on........

Can I play.....Can I play?

I would need roomies.

sure can I'll get you added.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I placed my order, it shipped the next day and I want to say I got it in two days. There were like 2 or 3 people in our group who ordered shirts and when they printed only the front design was there, not the back. They called cafepress and they reprinted them for them and shipped them the next day. They didn't even want the messed up shirts returned to them. That was the only problem we had with them and I want to say there were just over 100 orders from our shop (all DISers). Their customer service was awesome, which is another reason why I can't say enough good things.

I can help you with the shop---no graphic designing here though! :rotfl:
cool, I think this is the way we will go then.

[PrincessNancy96]

I guesstimated prices.. DH said I had to have roomies.. and if I can save the money.. I can go! Yipee! Woo hoo! Now to check the other issue (non-sboy weekend so I don't have to stress about that!)

[BernardandMissBianca]

well you know you will have me as a roomie, we just need to see who else is gutsy enough to deal with us. LOL

[Michellepooh]

Buffy, why don't you put me down as a ? for now. I know I could con (I mean, lovingly convince) DH into letting me go, it's all a matter of timing!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Buffy, why don't you put me down as a ? for now. I know I could con (I mean, lovingly convince) DH into letting me go, it's all a matter of timing!

Ok, I'll add you now.

[Lisa]

Buffy, for the swap maybe we should identify who has Cricuts for doing certain die Cuts, ie, Disney, characters, schooners for POC, etc. That way those that don't have cricuts can share the joy.:)

[BernardandMissBianca]

final payment is due usually around the beginning to the middle of July, for those saving pennies in a jar. Personally I keep mine in the Chicken but to each is own.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Buffy, for the swap maybe we should identify who has Cricuts for doing certain die Cuts, ie, Disney, characters, schooners for POC, etc. That way those that don't have cricuts can share the joy.:)

We can do that!

[kaddjr]

Yes, we going local---well about an hour and a half away in Bradenton...

Oh you lucky gal! Local to the Mouse and to my favorite beach- Siesta Key!:cloud9: We were just there a couple of weeks ago and will be making a return trip sometime in the future.;)

[New England Eeyore]

Speaking of pennies in a jar - when I talked my girlfriends into going to WDW with me they said they needed a year to save up the $. So I took a mason jar, cut a slit into the lid for an opening and decorated the outside with Disney stickers and tape and ribbons and labeled it "Girls Disney Weekend Fund". They loved it, and used it, and we went as planned!

Make your jars now ladies!

[aroyer]

I have a little experience with graphic design. Only problem is that the programs I use are on my computer at work...and I am quitting as of August 3rd. Unless they let me go part time, then I am set. I will keep you posted.

[ddavis860]

I would love to go, but need to check on DS's school dates and DH needs persusion... so please put me down as ? till I get more details from my end...

[Faerie]

well you know you will have me as a roomie, we just need to see who else is gutsy enough to deal with us. LOL

Oh I could so deal with the two of you

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh I could so deal with the two of you

you sure about that? ;)

[bobcat]

Anyone else have a teenage DD that wants to go? My DD told me I could only go if she could come along. LOL I asked her if she wanted to scrap and she said sure. If not I can send her on the backstage magic tour one day at MK since she will have just turned 16 and has been asking to go on this since she was 12. She said it would be a great 16th birthday presant. She's too spoiled!


I have a blue piggie for WDW mad money. The kids just laugh when I tell them to feed the pig. Not sure if it's with me or at me.

[Faerie]

you sure about that? ;)

I'm pretty sure. I have 3 crazy friends, the 4 of us are known at the AC as the woo hoo girls. We're nicknamed Mixie, Trixie, Pixie and Texas. I think I can handle you two :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

Anyone else have a teenage DD that wants to go? My DD told me I could only go if she could come along. LOL I asked her if she wanted to scrap and she said sure. If not I can send her on the backstage magic tour one day at MK since she will have just turned 16 and has been asking to go on this since she was 12. She said it would be a great 16th birthday presant. She's too spoiled!


I have a blue piggie for WDW mad money. The kids just laugh when I tell them to feed the pig. Not sure if it's with me or at me.

no teens here but your DD is more than welcome to join us! I think it would be fun!

[ddavis860]

Anyone else have a teenage DD that wants to go?

Ummm... I'm sure my DS, who will be 16 then also, would be MORE than happy to go to the parks with your DD16 :rotfl2:

[PrincessNancy96]

I have a 14yo...but school is in session so she can't go.. and cross country season... but I say bring her along bobcat!!!


LOL! Faerie doesn't know what we would be like together!!! I wonder if she is really up for the task of handling us!

[bobcat]

Ummm... I'm sure my DS, who will be 16 then also, would be MORE than happy to go to the parks with your DD16 :rotfl2:

She might like that a little too much!

School starts late for them next year because of construction so there shouldn't be anything going on that weekend. Football doesn't usually start until the following week so she shouldn't have to march or cheer. Depending on if I am teaching again next year this may just be a weekend trip. Marching band is going to WDW beginning of Christmas break 2008 so I was planning our big trip for then.

[Faerie]

LOL! Faerie doesn't know what we would be like together!!! I wonder if she is really up for the task of handling us!

Maybe not, but I can be kind of nutso myself, so I think I can handle you two

[Faerie]

In their cuting area, do they have a cricut? should one of us bring a Cricut? I'll be driving so it's easy to put Bella Bug into the car (yes I have named my Cricut). Then we can each just bring mats and carts?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I don't think they have Cricuts at least they did not in the past The only tough part for the cricut would be running power. I would have to look into getting tables near a power supply.

[PrincessNancy96]

Or could we run back to the run to cut the items we need?? Not that we want to do all the running..but if we knew the night before what we needed... or cut what we needed that evening...
I need a name for my bug.. My DS named my crop-a-dile "Alligator"!

BTW, since this will be my first crop.. BAMB I need to know what to bring! Especially if I need to box and send it early!

[Diana Lyn]

The didn't have a cricut available last year, but it had only come out a couple of months before. BAMB is right, it's gonna be tough to get to power, as the room is gigantic and most of the vendors were by the outside walls (where I'd assume a power outlet would be). Hmm--guess we're gonna have to get a generator! :lmao:

As far as packing goes, I had found a really good packlist for folks traveling with supplies somewhere online that I used---I'll have to track it down and post it.

[Faerie]

Could always leave it in the room and have a designated time for cutting? Just trying to get those that don't have a bug at their disposal take advantage

[rlovew]

If we are near each other could we have those of us from closer by bring anything bigger that we needed. I will be driving up so it is easy to take whatever I need with me.

Looking carefully over the site about SVD I would think it might be hard to get a table with power avaiable. We could keep it in a room and cut what we needed at one time.

I won't be bringing my craftrobo pro with me but I can precut some connected titles if people want. I run it off my desktop so it is too much to bring along besides it would take up all of my table space.

I would also be willing to bring a box home and ship it from here to your house if you can't take all your things home easily and don't want to pay shipping rates from Disney.

Rebecca

[Diana Lyn]

Could always leave it in the room and have a designated time for cutting? Just trying to get those that don't have a bug at their disposal take advantage

Definitely---or even keep it at the table with our stuff and then go into the hallway or other classroom that's not in use to cut.

I'll have mine and I'm pretty good with sharing! ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Or could we run back to the run to cut the items we need?? Not that we want to do all the running..but if we knew the night before what we needed... or cut what we needed that evening...
I need a name for my bug.. My DS named my crop-a-dile "Alligator"!

BTW, since this will be my first crop.. BAMB I need to know what to bring! Especially if I need to box and send it early!

My bug is "Cri-Kee", like my avatar.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Cricut - bring your own mats, I will bring and extra set of blades for our Bug lady. We will have to rely on our local scrappers for the bug, I'm not going to try to bring mine on the plane.
there may be power outlets in the floor so we shall see.

ME - asked on the SDV board and ME is available but no one was sure if they had talked to Dale and Nancy (the SDV people) or if they talked to WDW.

Tools - I ship all of my tools. Now when I say all I mean stuff I use all the time. So between now and then look at what you use daily and write it down.
There will be enough of us there though that I'm sure we will have at least one of everything.

Supplies - I kit everything in advance I don't cut all my mats and tags but I do gather my pics, find paper to go, and find embellies. If I have room I will bring some extra stuff with me. There are tons of vendors there so you will be able to find what you need. They also have this thing called scrapper in need. The SDV people will get on the mic and say "HELLO" to which we answer back "hello" it's really funny. Anyway they will announce scrapper in need and then say what you need. People bring an amazing amount of stuff so I'm sure someone will have what you are looking for.
They also have a table set up in the front where people put stuff they don't want. At least that's what it looked like to me.

Sitting together - When we get a final list together I will e-mail it to Dale and Nancy so we can all sit together We can make flags and signs so we know where we are. The yahoo group makes a big red Y, so I figure we can have a lime green mickeyhead. Maybe we can con one of our sisters with an expression to cut out a few for us.

The room at the Yacht club is huge!!!! I'm trying to think of a place at WDW that is the same size, bigger than most of the restaurants I would say. God I wish I had pics!

Diana it was 8 to a square right? 4 on one side and 4 on the other. The tables are 2 people to an 8x4 table 4 tables to a square if I remember correctly.

[Faerie]

Man, I'm getting excited already and its over a year away... OH and during CKU I'll be locating all the LSS and my car seats 4 (other than me) so we can do store runs :D

[Lisa]

Maybe not, but I can be kind of nutso myself, so I think I can handle you two

I'm not so sure.....have you met Buffy yet?!!:scared1: ;) ;) No, I am just kidding, she is one of the best.:hug:

[Diana Lyn]

Cricut - bring your own mats, I will bring and extra set of blades for our Bug lady. We will have to rely on our local scrappers for the bug, I'm not going to try to bring mine on the plane.
there may be power outlets in the floor so we shall see.

ME - asked on the SDV board and ME is available but no one was sure if they had talked to Dale and Nancy (the SDV people) or if they talked to WDW.

Tools - I ship all of my tools. Now when I say all I mean stuff I use all the time. So between now and then look at what you use daily and write it down.
There will be enough of us there though that I'm sure we will have at least one of everything.

Supplies - I kit everything in advance I don't cut all my mats and tags but I do gather my pics, find paper to go, and find embellies. If I have room I will bring some extra stuff with me. There are tons of vendors there so you will be able to find what you need. They also have this thing called scrapper in need. The SDV people will get on the mic and say "HELLO" to which we answer back "hello" it's really funny. Anyway they will announce scrapper in need and then say what you need. People bring an amazing amount of stuff so I'm sure someone will have what you are looking for.
They also have a table set up in the front where people put stuff they don't want. At least that's what it looked like to me.

Sitting together - When we get a final list together I will e-mail it to Dale and Nancy so we can all sit together We can make flags and signs so we know where we are. The yahoo group makes a big red Y, so I figure we can have a lime green mickeyhead. Maybe we can con one of our sisters with an expression to cut out a few for us.

The room at the Yacht club is huge!!!! I'm trying to think of a place at WDW that is the same size, bigger than most of the restaurants I would say. God I wish I had pics!

Diana it was 8 to a square right? 4 on one side and 4 on the other. The tables are 2 people to an 8x4 table 4 tables to a square if I remember correctly.

That sounds right. I remember a bunch of people at our table didn't show up, so we were pretty excited to have the extra space.

I'm sure we'll go into this more as time goes on--but my big tip is to bring some sort of shelf to build "up" your workspace, because there's not much room to keep your tools. I was amazed by some of the set ups these girls had!!

As a local I'd be happy to do any supply runs before or whatever you guys need. WOW--did I just say I'm going to be local again!!!! Sorry, the whole idea hasn't quite sunk in yet. We've got about another 6 weeks here in NY and I haven't taken the time to actually realize it is FINALLY going to happen for us until I think of this!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm not so sure.....have you met Buffy yet?!!:scared1: ;) ;) No, I am just kidding, she is one of the best.:hug:

careful there girlfriend, if mom doesn't go or any of the other girls from our crop group you may be stuck bunking with me!!! ;) :rotfl2:

[BernardandMissBianca]

As a local I'd be happy to do any supply runs before or whatever you guys need. WOW--did I just say I'm going to be local again!!!! Sorry, the whole idea hasn't quite sunk in yet. We've got about another 6 weeks here in NY and I haven't taken the time to actually realize it is FINALLY going to happen for us until I think of this!

6 weeks??? you better get packing!! Need some help? I'll drive the U-haul down, just pick it up at POR, K? ;)

[Mickeyteacher]

I have a 14yo...but school is in session so she can't go.. and cross country season... but I say bring her along bobcat!!!


LOL! Faerie doesn't know what we would be like together!!! I wonder if she is really up for the task of handling us!
Ok, I'm sure I can hand you two! After all, I do handle 26 - 28 5th grades all day long! Two mothers should be nothing!
S :)

[Lisa]

careful there girlfriend, if mom doesn't go or any of the other girls from our crop group you may be stuck bunking with me!!! ;) :rotfl2:

Haven't you heard? I SNORE! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzz :laughing:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Haven't you heard? I SNORE! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzz :laughing:

me too, and I talk. Some not so lady like things come out of my mouth too. At least according to DH. :ssst: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Lisa]

:scared1: :scared1:

That Navy time was a baaaaad influence on you.:)

[BernardandMissBianca]

:scared1: :scared1:

That Navy time was a baaaaad influence on you.:)

I can make a sailor blush on any given day!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mommy2mrb]

I wish I could go! but with DH starting up company can't plan that far into the future. It would be a big trip for me to make just for the weekend with 6 hours flying and 3 hour time zone change, but I really wish I could go.

My mom doesn't visit us in the summer due to the heat (she's in Seattle) so wouldn't have anyone to watch DD (no other family here) if DH had to be out of town since her school starts the middle of Aug.

It would be so great to meet you all, so I will pray some :pixiedust: comes my way and somehow I will be able to go.

BMAB when will the cut off be to decide?

Lisa

[BernardandMissBianca]

BMAB when will the cut off be to decide?

Lisa

whenever they run out of seats I guess. The Yacht Club I think held 800 but I'm not sure. They still have several hundred seats available for this year so I would say July at the latest if you want to crop every day. Saturday typically sells out first.
Typically the date to have it paid off is mid July 2008 so after that you would have to pay in full.

[ksjayhawks]

How I wish I could go! But school will be back in session for me--we start mid August in our district.:sad1:

[rlovew]

This year's is at the contemporary resort instead of the beach club. Do they generally switch around between the resorts at Disney.

Rebecca

[Diana Lyn]

This year's is at the contemporary resort instead of the beach club. Do they generally switch around between the resorts at Disney.

Rebecca

I guess it had always been held at the Contemporary. Last year when we signed up it was advertised as the Contemporary until about 8 weeks before IIRC. They changed it to the YC because of the construction at the CR, or at least that's what they told us, because the construction at the CR is till going on I think, so I'm not sure why it would affect last year, but not this year.

I prefer the YC myself: Stormalong Bay, Beaches N Cream, walking to Epcot and the Boardwalk. :sunny:

[PrincessNancy96]

I can make a sailor blush on any given day!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Me too! Ask my DH... Although I dated a guy from the AF, the ARMY, the Navy.. the marines ran for cover!!! LOL

[Mickeyteacher]

I prefer the YC myself: Stormalong Bay, Beaches N Cream, walking to Epcot and the Boardwalk. :sunny:

I would love to stay at the YC also. Do we know if the rate will be a little cheaper because it is the YC and not CR?

S:)

[fAnnF]

I'm interested, it sounds like fun.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I guess it had always been held at the Contemporary. Last year when we signed up it was advertised as the Contemporary until about 8 weeks before IIRC. They changed it to the YC because of the construction at the CR, or at least that's what they told us, because the construction at the CR is till going on I think, so I'm not sure why it would affect last year, but not this year.

I prefer the YC myself: Stormalong Bay, Beaches N Cream, walking to Epcot and the Boardwalk. :sunny:

I thought it was because they sold out so quickly. :confused3

I would love to stay at the YC also. Do we know if the rate will be a little cheaper because it is the YC and not CR?

S:)

not sure because when I went when it was at the YC everyone had already paid the CR rate.

I'm interested, it sounds like fun.

cool I'll add you to the list.

[Diana Lyn]

I thought it was because they sold out so quickly. :confused3


I had read somewhere (either here or maybe the SDV board) that it was because of all the construction over there. And last year at this time they were re-doing all the tower rooms.


As for a little cheaper---I doubt it. Like BAMB said, we paid the same rate when they switched us. This year it's about $10 more than we paid last year I believe--but I don't think it's because of where it's being held, everything seems to be getting more expensive!!

[SusieStone]

please add me to the interested in going group. I would like to have roommate(s). Since I would be driving, I can bring extra cutterpedes, scissors and my cricut/carts as well as other things that people can't fly with.......

[happylady]

Just to "wet your whistle" for next year, the classes are posted for the 2007 Orlando SDV. I love all of them!:love: I'm teaching the Magic Pocketed Spiral Album. I just might have to sign up for a couple of the other ones that are offered! Decisions, decisions!!:laughing:

[Diana Lyn]

That Magic Pocketed Spiral Album is adorable.

So is the How to be a Princess and Table Top books.....I sure wish I was going this year.

[wlw891]

I had an excellent time this year and can not wait to go back to the YC.
Just in case no one heard, Nancy and Dale are not having mixed room occupancy. Normally in my room 2 people come in on Wednesday and then 2 more on Thursday. They will not allow it anymore.
Do we have a count down for next year yet?

Tracy

[BernardandMissBianca]

I had an excellent time this year and can not wait to go back to the YC.
Just in case no one heard, Nancy and Dale are not having mixed room occupancy. Normally in my room 2 people come in on Wednesday and then 2 more on Thursday. They will not allow it anymore.
Do we have a count down for next year yet?

Tracy

Thanks for the info Tracy, I'm sure it was a nightmare for Nancy and Dale trying to figure out the room rate.

No countdown yet but I'm sure I can change that! LOL

[BernardandMissBianca]

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[TN Dreamer]

Sounds like so much fun.:dance3: I'll check to see if I will be able to go.

[LindaBabe]

So, you gals that went . . . how about a "trip report"?

[Faerie]

This thread is planning for '08

[lovingthemouse]

Sounds like a great time - please add me as a possible!! Caroline

[BernardandMissBianca]

4 months til we can plan one grand gathering dinner!

[happylady]

Hi everyone. SDV this year was a blast! Stayed up way too late, didn't get that much done, ate too much...but I had a great time!

Due to the construction, we were given a lagoon view room in the main tower. :woohoo: My friends had a Magic Kingdom view room. We were so excited and planned to watch the fireworks Saturday evening.....only to find out that there would be no fireworks due to "Night of Joy". :sad2: I was so bummed, if we had know, we would have watched them Friday night.

I also wanted to let everyone know that Michelle at Scrapbook Central has two of the Magic Pocketed Spiral Album kits left for sale. The kit has color pictures, all paper is precut and has complete instructions. If you are interested, please contact her at www.scrapbookcentralonline.com. The kit retails for $25.00.

Can't wait until next year!

[rlovew]

Due to the construction, we were given a lagoon view room in the main tower. :woohoo: My friends had a Magic Kingdom view room. We were so excited and planned to watch the fireworks Saturday evening.....only to find out that there would be no fireworks due to "Night of Joy". :sad2: I was so bummed, if we had know, we would have watched them Friday night.




Glad you enjoyed your time but if it makes you feel any better Night of Joy was on Friday night too so you wouldn't have seen any fireworks then either.

Rebecca

[rgionet]

Me Me Me!!!!
I will be going - This will be my 5th Orlando SDV (now the sad thing is that I live about 45 minutes from Burlington, MA but haven't made that SDV yet becuase the timing never seems to work out!). I usually sit with some of the folks from the Yahoo group, but I would love some roomies this year to make it more affordable! I don't spend much time in the room as I tend to scrap until anywhere from 1 to 5 am!!!

There is a cricut machine to use in the crop room so you just need to bring any cartridges you want to use and I think your own mat.
You can use Magical Express and we were given a group reservation Magical Express line to call (there was also an online link to use) and set up our reservations.

The vendors are awesome and you can usually find just about anything you need. I tend to purchase much of my paper from scrapbookcentral as they bring a HUGE selection of Bazzill.

Kathi, I took your Magic Pocketed Spiral Album and it is AWESOME!!! Not sure if you remember me, but I won a prize in your class for being the person in the class that came from the furthest away! I highly recommend anyone to purchase the kit as you won't be disappointed!

I think the T-shirt idea is really cool!!! Love it! Also, love the idea of a big group meal!

[happylady]

Kathi, I took your Magic Pocketed Spiral Album and it is AWESOME!!! Not sure if you remember me, but I won a prize in your class for being the person in the class that came from the furthest away! I highly recommend anyone to purchase the kit as you won't be disappointed!


Yes, I remember you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the class. I already have ideas for next year. Some of my friends have asked for something "more girly", so I'm thinking of a princess theme.

I missed the cricut machine, but then again, I only went to the back of the room once! My table was up front and Scrapbook Central was up front, so I didn't have to wander too far. LOL

[Kim1964]

We have our reservations for our 2008 trip. I will definitely be at WDW during this time period, but I won't be able to attend the SDV. I'm hoping you all will have a dinner one night that I can attend....I'd love so much to meet you! As we get closer to the time, I'll check here to see if ADR plans are being made. DH wants to take a day and do the Richard Petty Driving Experience, so I think I'm entitled to one evening "off duty", too:).

[BernardandMissBianca]

We have our reservations for our 2008 trip. I will definitely be at WDW during this time period, but I won't be able to attend the SDV. I'm hoping you all will have a dinner one night that I can attend....I'd love so much to meet you! As we get closer to the time, I'll check here to see if ADR plans are being made. DH wants to take a day and do the Richard Petty Driving Experience, so I think I'm entitled to one evening "off duty", too:).


Cool!!! I'm thinking a Sat (8/23) night dinner somewhere, maybe Whispering Canyon unless we want to walk to Epcot for dinner. I'll probably start taking suggestions soon, the 180 day mark is 2/25/08.

[New England Eeyore]

Can I just tell you how excited I am for this? Any idea when the packages will be announced? I can't wait to start planning!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I vote for WC.
Since I'll be staying at the Lodge, it'll be easier for me to convince the guys to go to the pool, Mommy needs some time with her "other" family.

[New England Eeyore]

I think with this group of ladies an extra "fun" place is a must, and WC does fit that bill.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Can I just tell you how excited I am for this? Any idea when the packages will be announced? I can't wait to start planning!

I'm thinking April but I'm not sure. I'll keep an eye out on the SDV site. And the final payments are usually due in early July.

[Kim1964]

Wow, we'll be at WL, too, so WC would be perfect!! We check into POFQ for 4 nights on 8/14 so my 180+10 days starts 2/16. I can always make the ADR for the group for 8/23:). Let me know!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Our vacation doesn't start until 8/18, so you get to make the reservations earlier.
Hopefully after the holidays, we get a better number of how many to make the reservation for.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I figure I might make the ressie for a few extra but if people have to cancel we'll either find others to fill the space or I'll just leave the ressie with extra, that way we don't lose our time slot.
I was thinking of going through Grand Gatherings, think that's a good idea?

If Dyan's thread about where should she eat is any indication, finding a place that we all agree on is going to be a challenge!!!

Kim, I'll let you know once we decide what to do!

[AlexWyattMommy]

The thing with the GG is that you need to have at aleast 8 people tied to their reservation system that are staying on site. You can make the hotel reservations with anyone (TA, AAA, them), but then you need tie the reservation numbers together under one "code name".
Once you have that, then you can use the GG people to help make the reservations. You can then also do all the special GG events, character breakfast, special safari/dinner, epcot dinner & fireworks, MK fireworks cruise. All cool stuff, but you need that GG reservation to do them.

[BernardandMissBianca]

The thing with the GG is that you need to have at aleast 8 people tied to their reservation system that are staying on site. You can make the hotel reservations with anyone (TA, AAA, them), but then you need tie the reservation numbers together under one "code name".
Once you have that, then you can use the GG people to help make the reservations. You can then also do all the special GG events, character breakfast, special safari/dinner, epcot dinner & fireworks, MK fireworks cruise. All cool stuff, but you need that GG reservation to do them.

technically we have more than 8, especially if we count spouses and kids but we will have multiple reservations. I guess I need to call GG this weekend and feel them out.
Do we want anything else like a character meal or fireworks seating???

[happypooh]

Oh man I so want to go with you guys!!! But my DH decided this past year that he won't go to WDW in the summer anymore...I'm so sad! Can't wait to see the scrap pages you do down there!

[New England Eeyore]

Oh man I so want to go with you guys!!! But my DH decided this past year that he won't go to WDW in the summer anymore...I'm so sad! Can't wait to see the scrap pages you do down there!

Some of us are leaving the DHs at home! I am not crazy about the idea of Florida in August, but this may just be the one thing that can get me to brave the humidity!

[PoohBearLovinMama]

Ohhh, this sounds like fun. I wonder if I could convince Dh that I needed to go to Disney to crop (again)? :banana:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Bumping up - Update post #1

[New England Eeyore]

Wow! That came up fast! What are people thinking?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm looking at the dream weekend or the early bird weekend. That's the first 2 packages.

I would totally be willing to do a quad to save money for everyone!

[Diana Lyn]

I can't believe registration is up already!!

I'm with BAMB, either of the first two packages. I guess it depends on how DH is gonna be getting the girls off to school on Friday morning! I guess I have 8 months to prepare him. :lmao:

[pixiedustforever]

I got my confirmed ressie last night! Anyone else?

I'll be driving from Texas and staying on property that week! Yee ha!
Count me in on a t-shirt - that's a great idea! This will be my first SDV and I'm SO excited! I hope 2008's classes look as great as 2007's!

Could someone who went in 2007 let us newbies know how much table space we'll have to work with? (width & depth of table space would be ideal) I want to get used to that size space beforehand! LOL!!! That might help me from overpacking!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[SusieStone]

I am totally ready to book but don't know what size room to get in on.

[Faerie]

I'm down for either of the first two, any idea of payment schedule? With Christmas right around the corner, I don't have a lot of spare dough

[Diana Lyn]

I got my confirmed ressie last night! Anyone else?

I'll be driving from Texas and staying on property that week! Yee ha!
Count me in on a t-shirt - that's a great idea! This will be my first SDV and I'm SO excited! I hope 2008's classes look as great as 2007's!

Could someone who went in 2007 let us newbies know how much table space we'll have to work with? (width & depth of table space would be ideal) I want to get used to that size space beforehand! LOL!!! That might help me from not overpacking!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

I believe you get a quarter of a banquet table so probably like 3 1/2 feet by 2 1/2 feet. There are 4 people at a table. I got lucky as the people across from me were a no-show and the people next to me didn't scrap the same hours I did. One thing I saw people bring that I definitely will bring this year are wire shelves to stack up and put in front of you so you don't have all your stuff in your work area.
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[New England Eeyore]

I'm pretty flexible - the more nights the better and the more roomates the better to keep the cost down.

Am I correct in assuming we can't really register until we have the roomate thing figured out since everyone has to be on the same package?

Faerie - I swear last night I saw something somewhere on the website that they do do payment plans - regular charges to a credit card or mailing checks in, but now I can't find it.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Let's see if I can answer some questions.

Diana, start prepping now, he'll have it down by August.

Marylee, I believe the tables are 8x4 or 6x3, something like that. Anyway they put 2 tables together on the long side to make a square and there are 4 people to a square. There is plenty of room! The stackers are great!!!

Susie, give everyone a few days to look and we'll start matching up. How many people are you willing to share with? that will help determine your cost.

Faerie, the first $50 is due within 10 days of booking and the rest needs to be paid by 6/23/08. I don't think there is really a schedule to pay as long as it's paid in full by the due date.

I'm going to more info over to the first post later, need to get the boys now.

The room they use is HUGE so we don't have to decide today. We have time!

[SusieStone]

I am up for as many as whatever or as little....I just don't want to be alone. I can fit in wherever

[Faerie]

I can do deposit and payments, that's ideal! I'll share with as many as possible to keep costs down :D

[SusieStone]

I will be driving down, the more nights the better. I could pick someone up n the way.:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

Am I correct in assuming we can't really register until we have the roomate thing figured out since everyone has to be on the same package?



I'm not sure how that works.
I will also have to talk to them about getting us all together. Once we get a list going I can e-mail Dale and Nancy with our names.

[New England Eeyore]

I found out the answer to my own question. This comes from their website:

It is VERY IMPORTANT that every roommate registers and submits their registration at the same time! It is also VERY IMPORTANT that your roommates' packages match and you spell your roommates first and last name correctly. Too often we get people who list someone different than the other roommate listed and this only DELAYS YOUR CONFIRMATION and you might actually lose your seat with these delays!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I found out the answer to my own question. This comes from their website:

I will add that to page 1.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Do ya'll want me to pick roommates or do you want to do that through PMs?

[pixiedustforever]

Thanks for the info on the tables, everyone! I hope Santa or his elves will bring me some wire shelves!

You may put me down for package 16. I'll be a "local" and staying nearby.
Y'all don't be bashful about signing up - only a minimum $50 deposit is required!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[rlovew]

I would most prefer dream weekend- the first package- I would love to get a quad as DH isn't coming along. Let me know what we need to do. I can do the second package too, especially in a quad- because I will be taking Friday off school so I can drive up Thursday night or Friday it doesn't matter to me.

Rebecca

[happylady]

I registered, but after talking to 10 of the 15 from my group last year, most probably won't attend. I use to do the "max weekend", but it's now out of my price range. Last year I only did Fri, Sat & Sun. I even taught two class last year to help pay for the crop fee. LOL

Think backing....my first SDV in Orlando was in 2003 and cost @$265 for Thur-Sun.

So I probably won't go this year. It's hard to justify the $ with my DH, when the two of us haven't gone anywhere on vacation since June 2006.

How those thinking about attending...if you can swing it...DO IT!! You'll have a great time!!

[pixiedustforever]

Kathi,

I hope you'll come up. I saw the classes you taught last year & was hoping you'd teach again! I lived in West Palm from 1989-2003!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[happylady]

Kathi,

I hope you'll come up. I saw the classes you taught last year & was hoping you'd teach again! I lived in West Palm from 1989-2003!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

Marylee,

Thanks for the compliment. :goodvibes I really enjoyed developing and teaching the classes, and have already come up with an idea for next year.

You know the saying..."the only thing constant is change". Who knows, I may change my mind in a month. I LOVE Disney, but I sometimes wish they would hold it off site to keep the prices down.

[SusieStone]

Do ya'll want me to pick roommates or do you want to do that through PMs?


You can pick me a room mate:goodvibes ....Hoepfully someone I know on the board. :surfweb:

I just hate to be the last one picked by PMs-----it goes back to payground childhoold games.:rotfl:

[Faerie]

I'm so right there with you Susie. I was not athletic at all and have no hand-eye coordination so I was always the last picked in gym class.

[BernardandMissBianca]

bumping for those who are new, who need roomies, and who need to pick a package.

I am still trying to decide on a package and if mom is going and how many roomies I want. I need to talk to Nancy!

[rlovew]

I know you don't have me on the first page. I would like 3 or 4 roomies- the more the merrier. I would prefer package 1 or 2 but which package doesn't matter to me.

Rebecca

[hegs65]

Wow, this looks like pure Heaven, scrapbooking AND WDW!!! Oh man! I would love to do this! I haven't read through the whole thread yet so please excuse me if this has been asked before- Are any of you ladies from Scrapbookers Dream going to be attending this? If so, are any of you looking for a room mate? I would love to attend but I am pretty sure my friends will not be interested. Please feel free to pm me if you are interested. We usually go to the one in Burlington, MA but who wants to go there when you can go to WDW?!?! I am off to check out the packages... Patty

[New England Eeyore]

You don't have me on the first page either. I can do either package 1 or 2 and 3-4 roomies is good.

[BernardandMissBianca]

updated to here, please let me know via PM if there are people you do or do not wish to bunk with. Keep in mind that if you are doing more than 3 people in a room, ya'll are sharing a bed. ;) :rotfl2: I would bet that some triple rooms you could get a roll away. Maybe....

[Faerie]

add lots of roomies to mine :D Only way I can afford to go. DBF and I are planning an October cruise

[Diana Lyn]

I'm in for package 1 or 2---I have to see if my friend is definitely coming or not, but I'll take roomies.

[hegs65]

Non-snorer here willing to bunk with 3 or 4-anything to keep the cost down is fine by me.

[SusieStone]

I'll take roomies.....Really don't want to share a bed though.....I do not snore and don't stay up late with lights own and TV blaring......Can't wait to meet some folks ......yeah.....yeah

[hegs65]

Just wondering if anyone has signed up yet?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I hope to book next week, we are doing package #2.

[pixiedustforever]

I registered on the first day ... I'm doing the 4 day local package because we're DVC members & will be staying within walking distance.

I'm also looking forward to meeting you guys (or y'all as we say down here!)

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[rgionet]

I registered on the 1st day too! I am signed up for package 8 - arriving Wed night leaving Sunday. I signed up as a single, but would love 1 or 2 roommates to lower the cost! It seems like everyone here is choosing package 1 or 2 though??

[hegs65]

If you sign up as a single and then you find roomies, how do you change your ressie? I definitely want to do the 4 days but I too found that most are only doing the 2 nights. Rgionet, my friends are still on the fence about this but if they aren't able to go, I will definitely consider rooming with you. I should know pretty soon what they are going to do because I told them I wanted to book asap.

[rgionet]

Hegs65,

Actually, I'm not quite sure as I have never switched my package, but I think you just need to email Nancy and Dale and have them adjust it. That's what I was planning on!
Sure, let me know what your friends decide on! :goodvibes

[New England Eeyore]

Buffy, could you take me off the list, please? There's a strong possibility we're going to have some unexpected and very large bills this year and I can't commit to this with things being so up in the air. If things change before June, I'll check back in with you guys but for now I think I have to assume no vacations this year.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Buffy, could you take me off the list, please? There's a strong possibility we're going to have some unexpected and very large bills this year and I can't commit to this with things being so up in the air. If things change before June, I'll check back in with you guys but for now I think I have to assume no vacations this year.

I can do that. I hope all goes well and you don't get saddled with the big bills.

[Faerie]

Looks like I'm not going to make it. Stupid prices here are going through the roof for everything. My electric bill is jumping, cable just went up, grocery prices are getting crazy, but of course salary doesn't keep up.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I totally understand. There is no way I could spend that kind of money on a scrapbook trip. Good thing we are going as a family vacation.

[SusieStone]

I am not going to be able to go. School calendar is not out yet but it will start around that time......

[BernardandMissBianca]

Off to update post #1. :sad1:

[Lisa]

Buffy, you have Mom and I right? What package are we doing? ;) Just let me know.:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

Package 2 I think. That's the Thursday - Sunday one.

I should have the $$ to book on payday, as long as I don't buy anything from my dealer, I mean, CMC. ;) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Lisa]

Package 2 I think. That's the Thursday - Sunday one.

I should have the $$ to book on payday, as long as I don't buy anything from my dealer, I mean, CMC. ;) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

We could always write your order up Jan. 29th.:rotfl2:

I'm good to go, besides I have Mom's cc info, and she is out of the country!!!!Yes, see, I knew I would be needing to go to the naughty mat soon, I put myself there to keep Queenie company, but knew I would be there for one reason or another. :rotfl2:

Looking for me? You'll find me on the naughty mat!

[rlovew]

I can book anytime- I just need to know how we are dividing up.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

what are ya'll thinking for dinner Sat night? Our 180 days are coming up soon so we need to start planning.

I was thinking a resort so those who are not scrapping but are coming down at the same time wouldn't waste a park ticket just for dinner.
I think Whispering Canyon would be fun but I think it's pretty loud. I've never actually eaten there though.

Suggestions welcome!

[Diana Lyn]

what are ya'll thinking for dinner Sat night? Our 180 days are coming up soon so we need to start planning.

I was thinking a resort so those who are not scrapping but are coming down at the same time wouldn't waste a park ticket just for dinner.
I think Whispering Canyon would be fun but I think it's pretty loud. I've never actually eaten there though.

Suggestions welcome!

WCC is pretty loud, but a lot of fun. Let's face it, a group of ladies our size is going to be loud wherever we go. :lmao:

Another good option is Cape May Cafe. Good food, right at the Beach Club so we wouldn't have to worry too much about traveling. (Although I'm sure some of us will have cars and we can carpool.) It's not as fun as WCC is.

One more suggestion is Ohana. Great food, great atmosphere. Loud, but not too loud.


I have to find out whether or not my roommate is going to book, if not, I'll be in the roommate pool---I'll find out this week.

[Kim1964]

I'm not doing SDV, but I will be staying at WL that week. Please keep me in the loop on the Saturday dinner plans....I'd love to meet you all! I can make ADRs on Feb 17, and I am planning to leave Saturday night open so I'm available. DH doesn't really know that yet, but I have time to work on him:).

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'll let you know as soon as we decide Kim.

[Lisa]

I like the idea of Cape May or Ohana's.

Cape May because it will be close, I've never eaten there, it would be a good chance to do so.

Ohana's is good and can accomodate a large crowd easily.

[AlexWyattMommy]

They both cost the same, $24.99 per Adult.

The Cape May would have a great variety for those who may be picky eaters. Come on, admit it. If you were a picky eater as child, you stayed one. :lmao:

But if we timed 'Ohana right, we could watch Wishes.

[rlovew]

Either would be fine with me. I enjoy O'Hana's but have never eaten at Cape May and would really love to try that since DH doesn't like fish and I will never be able to drag him there.

rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Either would be fine with me. I enjoy O'Hana's but have never eaten at Cape May and would really love to try that since DH doesn't like fish and I will never be able to drag him there.

rebecca

Oh, we have to help you out.

I vote Cape May.

[BernardandMissBianca]

so far it looks like Cape May is the more popular place. Mom and I ate there once and it was good.
Today is payday so I will probably be booking this afternoon. I will let you know after the bills are paid.

[Diana Lyn]

Either would be fine with me. I enjoy O'Hana's but have never eaten at Cape May and would really love to try that since DH doesn't like fish and I will never be able to drag him there.

rebecca

I just wanted to add, I don't eat fish in any way, shape or form and I love Cape May. So anyone who doesn't like fish---don't worry!

[pixiedustforever]

I'd like to do the Cape May dinner also. My DH doesn't "do" seafood either, so we've never been there. Sure would be convenient, too!

Is it too late to add me to the ADR?

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I haven't done the ADR yet since I have no idea who is going. We need to start setting up roomies pretty quick so I can get an idea of a number to call with.

[tubachick]

HI THERE!!!

Doing dream weekend II -- Fri and Sat night. Bringin DSIL (non scrapper) she will sit by the pool as I scrap the night (and day) away!!!


See you guys there!!!

Pam

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am finally registered. I didn't think it was ever going to happen.

I booked the early bird weekend and I have my 3 roomies.

I will be sending out PM's to everyone that expressed interest so we can line up roommates.

[Diana Lyn]

I am finally registered. I didn't think it was ever going to happen.

I booked the early bird weekend and I have my 3 roomies.

I will be sending out PM's to everyone that expressed interest so we can line up roommates.

I booked last week, same thing early bird weekend and I have 3 roomies, who I hope to convince to pop in here!

[BernardandMissBianca]

gotcha updated.

[Kim1964]

Have you guys made plans yet for dinner Saturday night?

[AlexWyattMommy]

My little group has ADRs for Cape May at 5:30 on Saturday night, so I can hang out with you guys whenever you decide to start eating.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Have you guys made plans yet for dinner Saturday night?

not yet. PM's being sent now to interested people. Looks like our group might be small.

[BernardandMissBianca]

PM's sent.

[Lisa]

I'm registered!!:thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

YAY!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[scrappy910]

I booked last week, same thing early bird weekend and I have 3 roomies, who I hope to convince to pop in here!

I too am booked and am one of Diana's roomies. Looking forward to a lot of FUN!

Carol

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hi Carol!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Can everyone let me know if you want to join us at Cape May Cafe around 5-6 on Sat night for dinner.

[Lisa]

I don't know how the buffet is that will be included in our packages, but won't most of us have a Saturday night dinner buffet already included.

Do we really want to pay for another meal when we have one included in our package or should we think about getting together for maybe lunch at Cape May instead. Just a thought.:confused3

[AlexWyattMommy]

Cape May only does character breakfast and clam bake dinner.

A different location would need to be picked for lunch.

But you are right next to the World Showcase and a lot of good eatin' can be found there.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I don't know how the buffet is that will be included in our packages, but won't most of us have a Saturday night dinner buffet already included.

Do we really want to pay for another meal when we have one included in our package or should we think about getting together for maybe lunch at Cape May instead. Just a thought.:confused3

yes most of us do have dinners and and Sunday breakfast included.

I'm game for what ever, Cape May was chosen so we didn't have to waste a ticket just to eat. Ya'll just tell me when and where and I'll book it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm game for where-ever you all choose. I'll just leave the boys at Cape May. As long as they promise to smuggle me an oreo bon bon, I'm good.

[Lisa]

Not to give you heartburn but does anyone know when is the latest seating for the character breakfast, what is the earliest seating for the clam bake dinner, and what time does the sdv buffet go?:confused3 Maybe we could do the clam bake dinner there early really as a late lunch, then eat later at the buffet for our dinner?

[AlexWyattMommy]

The earliest is 5:30 for the clam bake. That is what I made for us. I figure the stuff has to be fresh if we are the first ones there.

The breakfast buffet runs from 7:30 to 11:00, but I don't know what the last seating is for that one.

[rlovew]

The other possibilities for lunch around the Yatch Club seem to be Big River Brewing Company (I don't know about reservations but the food was good); Fresh at the Dolphin; Garden Grove at the Swan; Captain's Grille at the Yacht Club.

If enough people have transportation we could easily go someplace else for breakfast or lunch. I have a car that can seat 5 but probably only 4 semi comfortably (Ford Focus).

On Saturday we don't have a breakfast included so we could do the character buffet if we wanted.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

We have to do at least 1 "Disney" meal. I want pics, lot of pics! Park pics, scrapping pics. etc.....

[Lisa]

I agree it should be a "Disney" meal. Whether it is a character breakfast or lunch would be fine, though I would really like to try the Cape May Clam Bake. I'll do whatever the group wants to do.

Mom has paid her deposit today!:thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

I don't know!!!! How about breakfast? Would that be better since we are on our own for that meal anyway?

Lisa, we can always break away for Cape May just the 4 of us too.

[rlovew]

I don't mind paying for the clambake I was just listing what was avaiiable if people don't want to pay for another meal out of pocket that is already paid for. I am all for a character breakfast. I would be willing to do any of them- I think our out if the park choices are Cape May, Chef Mickey's, O'Hanas, 1900 Park Fare- the others I can think of are in the parks- not that it matters to me I have an AP so I won't be wasting a day if we go to a park meal.

Rebecca

[Lisa]

How does everyone feel about a character breakfast for our group meal together?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like breakfast. I'm pretty sure DH can handle the two boys for one morning by himself. I do it everyday.

[SusieStone]

I won't be there to scrap but I will be there part of hte time when y'all are there. I will be at AKV Sun-Thurs morning and then I am spening Thursday night at OKW. I have an AP so maybe I could meet some of you somewhere.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I won't be there to scrap but I will be there part of hte time when y'all are there. I will be at AKV Sun-Thurs morning and then I am spening Thursday night at OKW. I have an AP so maybe I could meet some of you somewhere.

so you'll be there Thursday when we get there? Cool! I'll let you know when I book flights.

I would love breakfast, I never at breakfast at O'Hana but Chef Mickey's could be fun! We could do a big group pic and maybe do a pic with the characters!

We could do Sat morning.

ETA or Cape May for breakfast since it's close to the hotel.

[SusieStone]

Open house for school is Thursday night so I couldn't get there even if I tried this year. So I extended by a night so hopefully I can meet some of y'all. I am having to change resorts - that should be tons of fun!

[BernardandMissBianca]

changing resorts isn't to bad. we did it on our first trip. They moved our luggage for us, just talk to concierge when you get there.

[Lisa]

Susie, that would be great to meet you. Mom and I will be going down Wednesday (her birthday) not sure where we are staying, either AKL or the Dolphin or Swan.

[SusieStone]

Susie, that would be great to meet you. Mom and I will be going down Wednesday (her birthday) not sure where we are staying, either AKL or the Dolphin or Swan.

I will be at AKV Wednesday night and my mother and DS will be with me!

[pixiedustforever]

I haven't checked the thread in a while. Is there a group meal planned?
I can do dinner at Cape May or breakfast - whatever! I'll be staying solo
at Beach Club Villas. :beach:

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

we're still hammering out the details for a meal. We are thinking about breakfast Sat morning since we are on our own for that meal.

[pixiedustforever]

Great! Keep me posted! Cape May Character b-fast on Saturday sounds great & convenient to get back to the cropping!

I hope to get a lot of pictures of it all, too! Already got the paper & embellies picked out! Sad, huh?

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[Lisa]

I second the vote for a Cape May character breakfast, all in favor?

[rlovew]

That sounds fine to me.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

So I take the bus to epcot and then the bus to Beach Club?

[Kim1964]

So I take the bus to epcot and then the bus to Beach Club?

Or we can see if my DH will drop both of us off at BC and then take my kids to AK from there:rotfl2: .

[BernardandMissBianca]

there is no bus to the beach club because you can walk there from Epcot. You would have to take a bus to another park first.

Or have Kim pick you up.

[Kim1964]

I guess I'm going to have to have a talk with DH to see if he's OK with me taking a couple hours off from the family Saturday morning. We haven't actually discussed it yet:).

AWM and I are both staying at WL so if I get DH to OK this, it will be no problem to give her a ride.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Cool. The ride with Kim would be fun.
I can always walk from Epcot if her DH doesn't let her go away from the family. I'm sure I can handle the little bitty hike.

[Kim1964]

Cool. The ride with Kim would be fun.
I can always walk from Epcot if her DH doesn't let her go away from the family. I'm sure I can handle the little bitty hike.

He better be willing to take them.....I can't possibly know that I am THIS CLOSE to meeting you guys and have him stand in my way:lmao: . I am taking the kids by myself for 5 days before he gets there, so I think I will have earned a little "me time" by then.

[rlovew]

If we wanted breakfast earlier than 9 at the beach club I could go pick anyone up on property. I will be at the Yacht Club but I know property pretty well since we always drive.

Rebecca

[scrappy910]

Did everyone that is registered for the SDV get the e-mail from them today? I was reading through it and came across the picture from the Orlando event last year.:eek: I have never been to anything more than small crops so was a bit in awe when I saw that picture and all those scrappers. I am anxiously waiting to see what classes will be offered. How soon before the event do they usually release the list of classes?

Carol

[BernardandMissBianca]

I saw that and meant to post it. I was there!!! I think they had room for 800 people. See the ladies in the bottom right hand corner? I told ya'll they bring tons of stuff!!! I was somewhere in the center of the left side.

http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs058/1101510488273/img/17.jpg?a=1102015140042

We need to make big lime green mickeys for our tables. So we can find them and each other! LOL

I'm not sure about the classes, I never timed it.

[Diana Lyn]

I don't remember when the classes are posted. I just looked on their website and the March convention has the classes listed, but the April and May do not, so it will probably close to August.

[BernardandMissBianca]

think it might have been after the final payment was due??

[scrappy910]

I HOPE to be organized and have my pages laid out that I want to complete. That way I won't have to bring my entire room of stuff. I'm sure my tablemates will appreciate that!

Carol

[pixiedustforever]

Scrappy910 -
I have the same HOPE as you!!! When will you start making your kits?

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[alikat99]

Hi everyone!! I finally made it here!! I'm one of Diana (& Carol's) roomies, and I can't wait. I've done CKU several times, and local crops, but no SDVs. I'll have to get myself organized to be able to actually accomplish some stuff.

And, I'm in for breakfast on Saturday, as long as my roomies are too.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hi Amy and welcome to our crazy group!

I am hoping to finalize breakfast numbers so I can call soon. I'm just waiting on my roomies mom to get back from Egypt so I can make all of our ADR's.

[scrappy910]

Welcome Amy! Now when Gail gets back we need to get her to check in over here.

Carol

[scrappy910]

Scrappy910 -
I have the same HOPE as you!!! When will you start making your kits?

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

I am currently trying to organize all my scrapbook stuff. I just can't seem to find that perfect set up. Then I will try and decide what group of pictures I want to work on in August. The rate I am going I will still have my Christmas 2007 to work on. Hopefully by the first of May I will have decided and will start putting together items I want to take with me to SDV. Of course, once the classes come out, I may have to rethink how much I plan to get done. Anyone have suggestions on how to pack without bringing the whole house (like it looks like some of the ladies in the picture did)?

Carol

[BernardandMissBianca]

I kit everything. I don't crop any pics or paper but I do get the layout ideas, the pics, paper, and the embellishments I might use and stack everything up into bags. Right now I'm using the 2 1/2 gallon ziploc bags from Hefty, but I just ordered 2 power layout boxes from CM. I note what tools I use daily and those go into a paint can which I ship down ahead of time. (I fly)

I also pack an empty zilpoc for paper scraps.

Since there are a ton of vendors I don't worry to much about forgetting something. Make sure you bring plenty of tape runners though!

you would not believe the amount of stuff people bring, The first year I went I had 1 backpack, I got the funniest looks. The following year, I brought 1 rolling bag, and a tuff tote with my tools.
There was one lady there that had 2 bell carts filled with stuff. I swear she packed her whole scrap room. The ladies at the next table to us never left. They were in their PJ's, they brought a rolling cooler with lunch meat, drinks, etc. and they ordered pizza to be delivered right to the scrap room. It was crazy!

ETA talk amongst your table mates too. So you don't bring duplicate tools.

[Kim1964]

Is there a vendor fair that people not attending the event can go to? I realize there would likely be an admission charge, but I've never been clear if the vendors are just for registered croppers.

[Kim1964]

Good news! DH is OK with me going to a breakfast with you all on that Saturday:):):). I'm so excited! Have ADRs been made yet?

AWM, I told him you'd be at WL, too, and he said he'd be happy to give you a ride over to BC that morning:).

[AlexWyattMommy]

:cheer2: Tell your DH thank you!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is there a vendor fair that people not attending the event can go to? I realize there would likely be an admission charge, but I've never been clear if the vendors are just for registered croppers.

not sure, the vendors are in the room with us. I don't know if they have an admission charge or not. I will ask around.


Good news! DH is OK with me going to a breakfast with you all on that Saturday:):):). I'm so excited! Have ADRs been made yet?

AWM, I told him you'd be at WL, too, and he said he'd be happy to give you a ride over to BC that morning:).


I'm going to be making the ADR's on Monday. I'm trying to wait for Lisa's mom to get home from Egypt.

What time are ya'll looking at? Around 9??

[Lisa]

I'm just waiting on my roomies mom to get back from Egypt so I can make all of our ADR's.

MomE is back from Egypt! She has lots of scrapping to do!

[BernardandMissBianca]

COOL!!!!

So if Diana Lyn and all her roomies come we will have 12 people for breakfast.

[Kim1964]

What time are ya'll looking at? Around 9??

That works for me. We may be there a bit earlier because DH and the kids will be looking to make rope drop at AK...but I'm OK wandering around the BC Marketplace until our ADR time:).

[Diana Lyn]

The year before last when I flew down from NY, I picked one big project, my wedding album where I needed all the same colored embellishments, papers, etc. That made it easy for me because all I needed was that and my basic tools. I put my table top tote thing in a suitcase and was pretty much packed.

This year I think I'm going to work on my DVC album that has been back burnered for like 3 years now. We got these awesome leather albums on a cruise a few years back and I'm planning on doing a 2 page layout for each trip we've taken since we got married and bought DVC.

If anything just bring a ton of paper so if you get stuck you can just go to the punch center and cut all the shapes, there are so many! I also bring a stack of blank cards and work on those.

As we get closer we can work things out better but if there's anything specific anyone needs and doesn't want to lug, just ask and I'll be happy to bring anything along since I'll be driving over this year.

Buffy, count me in for breakfast too!

[udsweetpea]

Jumping in on this thread! I signed up for one of the Local 4 day packages. I'm coming from Delaware, but I'm a cast member and can get a better room discount being a CM.

I have tons of house cleaning to do, but I'll be back later to read the whole thread :)

ETA- I'll be flying with my scrapping stuff... any tips on packing it all besides preplanning pages?

[scrappy910]

I will be driving to Orlando for the event since I am only about 2 hours away. I know it is possible to ship things to the resorts, but if anyone that is having to fly in wants to ship their items to my house I can bring them down with me. I will be arriving Thursday am. Didn't know if a lot of people would be shipping things down making it difficult to locate items at the resort. Just a thought.

Carol

[AlexWyattMommy]

That works for me. We may be there a bit earlier because DH and the kids will be looking to make rope drop at AK...but I'm OK wandering around the BC Marketplace until our ADR time:).

Me too!

[udsweetpea]

I'd like to be part of the breakfast if you all will have me. If we're all paying cash and can be on one check, I can use my cast member discount for up to 4 people I think.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Welcome aboard and we would love to have you join us for breakfast.

I haven't figured out the meal plan yet, but since it's a buffet we will know ahead of time what the cost will be. I don't mind paying for it, but I just want to make sure I get my $$, ya know! LOL
I may have everyone paypal me or mail a check before we get down there, that way I will have the money on my card.

allearsnet.com updated their menu in Feb 2008 and it says $18.99 for adults. That's a pretty good deal if you ask me.

Ok so we are at 13. Do you want me to send out a PM with the confirmation ##'s or shall we all just meet in the lobby? I will PM everyone with my cell # when we get closer too.

Does anyone have any food allergies that I need to be aware of???

[BernardandMissBianca]

here is a link to the FAQ's of SDV. There is some great info about packing and planning.

http://www.dreameventsinc.com/faqdetail.cfm?ID=20&CATID=1

Can everyone please PM me your real names that you registered with if ya'll want to sit together. I will send a note on to Nancy and Dale.

DH is going to help me make some big Lime Green Mickey Heads with my cricut and a stand for them. That way we can find our tables. And I was thinking about maybe a local scrapper getting some lime green balloons?

[Kim1964]

For those of us being driven to the Beach Club, will we need the confirmation # to get past the guard at the gate? Or will we have a name we can give as having a reservation at the restaurant?

Buffy, thanks for handling all of the arrangements.

I have to tell you guys, I was a little nervous asking DH for the "time off" during our vacation....but he said OK immediately. I've been so happy all day at the thought of meeting so many of you!! I had this great idea that those of us near Hartford could sign up for the CK event in October and we could scrap our breakfast pictures together, LOL!