20081211 8:00am MouseFest DIS Breakfast at Boatwrights, POR

[WillCAD]

In another thread we had some discussion of trying for a meet of those DISers heading down to MouseFest.

Thursday, Dec 11, is the official MK day, but the official MouseFest meets don't really start until after noon, so I thought it would be a good time to have a DIS meet.

If you're going to be in the MK area on Dec 11, whether you're planning to attend MouseFest or not, why not get together and have a nice breakfast, either in the park or in one of the nearby resorts?

Let me know your preference for restaurant, and for time of the morning, and when we get a group signed up I'll call for an ADR. It will be sometime between 8am and 11am.

My personal preference is for Kona Cafe, but majority rules - we'll try whichever restaurant that the majority of the group wants.

We're already past the 180-day mark for the ADR, so we may not be able to get exactly the time we want, but when I make the ADR I will get the closest that I can.

UPDATE: Kona Cafe is completely booked for Dec 11-13. Our second choice, The Wave at the Contemporary, doesn't take large groups. My backup-backup is thus Boarwright's, in Port Orleans Riverside. I know it's out of the MK area, but the MK area restaurants book up fast, and Boatwright's does not. But Boatwright's is a terrific place, so I know we'll all have a great breakfast. And Boatwright's has Banana Stuffed French Toast, just like Kona's famous Tonga Toast!

Click here for the complete Boatwright's menu (http://allears.net/menu/menu_bwb.htm)

If transportation is an issue, let me know - I will attempt to set up carpooling, and maybe we can get some courtesy vans from the resort to pick some of us up in the morning (no guarantees, but I was able to do this once at Kona). If you will need transportation, let me know where you will be staying and we'll work something out.

Meet Details - DIS MouseFest Breakfast

Hosts: WillCAD
Location: Boatwright's, Port Orleans Riverside (Kona was booked, and The Wave doesn't take large groups)
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008
Time: 8:00am
Type: Casual breakfast to meet and greet fellow DISers (MouseFest attendance is not required!)
Deadline for signup: Friday, July 25, 2008 (ADR is for 25 - spots are still open!)


DISers Attending:

01. WillCAD - Pop - Has car, will drive from Pop
02. Donald is #1 - BCV - Has car, will drive from Pop
03. Nurse.darcy - POFQ - Walking
04-05. mla1977+1 - ASMO - Riding with UrsulasShadow
06. Poohbear2 - ASMO - Riding with UrsulasShadow
07. BrianWDW74 - Dolphin - Has car, will drive
08-09. meyernl+1 - Pop - Needs ride
10. Dan Murphy - Swan - Has car, will drive
11-12. Disneydannam+1 - BWI - Has car, will drive from Pop
13. DisneyDeeva - Pop - Needs ride
14. Kitti-Chan - ASMO - Riding with UrsulasShadow
15. UrsulasShadow - Off-Site - Has car, will drive from ASMO
16. Snowwhitebelle - Pop - Needs ride
17. Barrie - SSR - Has car, will drive from Pop
18. sjh801 - Pop - Needs ride
19. Towncrier - Dolphin - Has car, will drive
20. ANTSS2001 - Pop - Needs ride
21. DisneyCP2002 - Pop - Needs ride
22. ADP - SSR - Has car, will drive

Transportation arrangements:
All-Star Movies - Pickups by UrsulasShadow
Poohbear2
Kitti-Chan
mla1977+

Pop Century - Pickups by WillCAD, Donald is #1, Disneydonnam, Barrie
Snowwhitebelle
sjh801
meyernl+1
DisneyDeeva
DisneyCP2002

[Donald is #1]

I'm in. I don't have a restaurant preference.

[nurse.darcy]

I'll add my name to the list as well. . .I don't have my dates hammered out but the latest I would be arriving is the 10th in the morning so I'll be there for the 11th. . .

[Barb]

My son and I might be able to do this! Put us down, just in case our schedule works out. :thumbsup2 We love Kona for breakfast, so that gets my vote too!

[mla1977]

I'm in. I'm trying to make the trip into me and my goddaughter. I currently have ressies at CP for 8:10 on that day.

[WillCAD]

Great! I've added all of you to the list.

[NancyIL]

I will already be at WDW, and plan to take part in the MouseFest Land events. Put me down for 2 people, please!

*Kona Cafe is fine with me, and hopefully it won't be TOO early. :)

[newholidayx2]

Im already in the count - thanks Nancy

Kona is a good breakfast restaurant Right on the monorail, good food, a reason for me to get over to the Poly, and quieter/less chaotic than character meals

[poohbear2]

Please add me in. I think KONA would be perfect.:hippie:

YUMMY:cutie: YUMMY:cutie: macademia nut pancakes.

[goofy4tink]

Ahhh, would have loved to join you guys, but I'll be getting off the Wonder that morning and on route to WDW around 8:30ish....no time for breakfast with you all. But, I'm sure I'll be seeing you at some other meets. Have fun!!!

[Brian_WDW74]

Pencil me in for breakfast. Kona sounds like a good place to meet. :thumbsup2

[meyernl]

My daughter and I would love to come. Someone will need to tell me how to get from POP to Kona (wherever that is - never been there). Thanks!

[Dan Murphy]

I am hoping to be there then, Will, put me down. Kona is fine. :thumbsup2

[newholidayx2]

Nikki - Kona is at the Poly
you could take the bus from Pop to the Magic Kingdom then monorail to Poly
I believe Ive done this early, before the MK opened

[KristaTX]

Sounds fun ::yes::. I don't arrive until noon-ish that day, but I look forward to seeing everyone for a few days again this year for Mousefest, etc. :thumbsup2.

[meyernl]

Nikki - Kona is at the Poly
you could take the bus from Pop to the Magic Kingdom then monorail to Poly
I believe Ive done this early, before the MK opened

Sounds easy enough. Thanks!

[WillCAD]

Well, so far everybody who has voiced a preference has voted for Kona Cafe, so unless we get flooded with new signups by the deadline, I guess we'll be eating at Kona.

I've got some LGMHs already, I just need to figure out how best to attach them to my park gear.

[NancyIL]

I've got some LGMHs already, I just need to figure out how best to attach them to my park gear.

You've got some WHAT?!??!?!

**Never mind...lime green Mickey heads?

[WillCAD]

You've got some WHAT?!??!?!

**Never mind...lime green Mickey heads?

Yup, LGMH = Lime Green Mickey Heads.

I have a Home Depot nearby that I pass every day on the way home from work, so I can easily pick up a bunch every so often.

[yensid_71973]

I'd like to attend. I don't have a restaurant reference. I will probably not be able to attend unless it's 9:00 pm or later because I'll be taking Disney transportation and coming from Pop Century. So it will be bus and monerail if it's at Kona. Jackie

[NancyIL]

I'd like to attend. I don't have a restaurant reference. I will probably not be able to attend unless it's 9:00 pm or later because I'll be taking Disney transportation and coming from Pop Century. So it will be bus and monerail if it's at Kona. Jackie

Don't think it will be 9:00 p.m. - because it's for breakfast. Do you mean 9:00 a.m.?

[WillCAD]

I'd like to attend. I don't have a restaurant reference. I will probably not be able to attend unless it's 9:00 pm or later because I'll be taking Disney transportation and coming from Pop Century. So it will be bus and monerail if it's at Kona. Jackie

I'll put you on the list, but we won't know for sure what time it will be until I get the ADR. Since we're well inside the 180-day mark, we'll have to take whatever we can get, but I will be trying for something between 8am and 11am.

[yensid_71973]

Yes, I mean 9 AM. Sorry

[DisneyCP2002]

I would love to join but I already made plans to dine at Chef Mickey's that morning. Hopefully I will catch several of you during Mousefest, have fun at breakfast without me.

[Disneydonnam]

Please add us to the list Curt & Donna

[DisneyDeeva]

Please add me to the list. I arrive on Wednesday and am planning on doing MouseFest 101 at the MK. So, the morning was going to be spent checking out the decorations at the MK Resorts anyway. I'm sooo psyched that the DIS Unplugged crew are participating in MouseFest this year. It's gonna be AWESOME!!!

[DisneyDeeva]

I'd like to attend. I don't have a restaurant reference. I will probably not be able to attend unless it's 9:00 pm or later because I'll be taking Disney transportation and coming from Pop Century. So it will be bus and monerail if it's at Kona. Jackie

Jackie, I'm staying at Pop as well. If necessary, maybe a few of us can share a cab.

[newholidayx2]

I honestly believe the first Pop bus starts running at 630am
I took it a few mornings for character breakfasts. Once it stopped at Contemporary on the way to MK. Another morn I took the bus to MK and monorail to Poly.
You honestly may be ok taking the bus from Pop - ask a bus driver at Pop what time the early character brkfst bus starts running

[Kitty-chan]

Add me to the list please! I'm staying at ASMv, arriving the night before.

[UrsulasShadow]

Oh, please add me to the list, Will. I'd love to meet you all for breakfast!
And I see nobody's mentioned it, but has anyone considered The Wave, over at the Contemporary? It's new, is getting some good reviews, and they do breakfast. Maybe if it's too hard to get Kona, we can try there? Otherwise, Kona is fine for me.

I'll be arriving 12/9, staying offsite, have car, so anywhere is okay.

[DisneyDeeva]

Yay! Mindy is coming - I get to meet the famous Mindy! Winner of podcast cruises and digger of cisterns :)

[UrsulasShadow]

Yay! Mindy is coming - I get to meet the famous Mindy! Winner of podcast cruises and digger of cisterns :)

SHHHHH! We don't want to scare everyone off....yet!;)

[WillCAD]

Well, Kona is the overwhelming winner of the vote, so Kona it is.

I will call tomorrow to make our ADR, though it may take some time - large groups can't make ADRs on the Disney Dining Line, they refer you directly to the restaurant, where you have to leave a message and wait for the restaurant manager to call you. I made one recently for a Tagrel.com meet at Trails End (50 people for dinner on Wednesday night before the DIS breakfast) and it took me over a week to finally get through to someone who could make the ADR!

When I get the ADR, I will post the exact time here, both as a new post and on the first post of the thread.

Since we are well within the 180-day mark, we may have difficulty getting a good time for our group. I'm going to try for 8am first, but Kona likes to get the big groups in and out early, so they may force us into a 7:30am ADR. Not being a morning person myself, I hate that, but I'll take whatever we can get.

On the chance that Kona is booked up and can't take us at all, I'm going to go with UrsulasShadow's suggestion and try for The Wave at the Contemporary as our backup. It's been getting good reviews, and the pics I've seen of it so far look beautiful, so I think we'll be happy there if we can't get into Kona.

If we can't get Kona or the Wave, we'd have to move the meet out of the MK area. I'd hate to do that, but as a draftsman who works in a transportation planning company (and being of German descent, as well), I like to have backups plans for my backup plans, and contingency preparations in case the backup-backups fall through, too. So, worst-case scenario, if we can't get Kona or the Wave, I'll try for Boatwrights, in POR. It's a lovely place with great food and great service, and not typically busy that time of year for breakfast.

[Donald is #1]

Thanks Will!

[UrsulasShadow]

Fantastic, Will! Can't wait to meet everyone!

[Towncrier]

Sounds like you have a great group Will. My plans for December are still sketchy at best. Not sure if DW Sue is coming with me or not. Not sure of what days we'll be attending. Otherwise I would have signed up for your event before the deadline. I just had breakfast at Kona this past Thursday. Kona Cafe ranks right up there with Boma Breakfast in my book.

Hi to all my DIS friends who will be attending. I'll keep an eye on this thread and if I make it to WDW in time, I'll make a point of dropping by whereever you are having your breakfast meet to say hello in person.

Good luck with the ADR. :thumbsup2

[WillCAD]

Okay, well, Kona Cafe is all booked up for Dec 11-13.

The Wave does not accept large groups.

So I went with my backup-backup-contingency, and moved us out of the MK area to Boatwrights, in Port Orleans Riverside. We have an ADR for 8am on Thursday Dec 11. The ADR is for 25 people, so we still have some spots open.

Boatwrights has a pleasant, peaceful atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. I knew we could get an ADR there, because it is not typically crowded for breakfast that time of year. I consider Boatwrights to be one of those hidden gems at WDW, like Trails End Buffeteria or the Dolphin Fountain.

Best of all, Boatwrights has a Banana Stuffed French Toast that is identical to Kona's famous Tonga Toast.

Here is the complete Boatwright's menu:
http://allears.net/menu/menu_bwb.htm

Since POR is out of the MK area, transportation can be an issue for an 8am ADR. If you won't have a car, post here and we'll try to set up carpooling with those of us who do. It also may be possible to get courtesy vans from the resort pick some of us up - I have been able to do that in the past, though there is no guarantee. If you think you'll need transportation help, let me know which resort you'll be staying in and I'll try to coordinate things for everybody.

Don't worry, we'll all get there, and we'll all have a great time.

[UrsulasShadow]

I'll be offsite, will have an economy car, so can pick up 3 people (maybe 4, if we don't mind being very friendly right off!). Just volunteering my services early.

[WillCAD]

Thanks Mindy.

I believe I'll be at ASMO again this year, and I should have a mid-size car, so I can take 3 or 4 as well.

[mla1977]

Will, I think that is where I will be. Either there or Music. Can't remember. If I don't rent a car, could we tag along with you? I won't know for sure about the care until maybe October though.

[DisneyDeeva]

I've never eaten at Boatright's before...but the menu looks good. Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary - woohoo!

I'm staying at Pop and may need to hitch a ride with someone though.

Thanks for setting this up Will. It's gonna be a blast :)

[Donald is #1]

I'll be at BCV during that part of my trip and I will have a car. (4 resorts in 11 nights -> I definitely need a car :rotfl2: ) So if anyone is staying in the EPCOT resort area, just let me know. Will, I will also drive to another resort area if someone needs a ride.

[Donald is #1]

Has anyone tried the sweet potato cakes? I am not a big potato pancake fan but for some reason this item caught my interest.

[yensid_71973]

Thanks Will, I will need a ride from Pop.

I have never been to Boatrights. Looking forward to it.

[WillCAD]

I'm going to alter the list in the first post to include our resorts, who needs a ride, and who has volunteered for cheaufer duty.

I'll be offsite, will have an economy car, so can pick up 3 people (maybe 4, if we don't mind being very friendly right off!). Just volunteering my services early.

Mindy, what area will your off-site hotel be in? If we need you to pick up some folks, I want to match up people in the same area so nobody has to drive all accross WDW property and back again.

[Haley Whippet]

Dang! I don't arrive till Friday the 12th...............
Maybe y"all can meet up with me & some others for Dinner at
Epcot on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop:flower3:
Deb

[UrsulasShadow]

I'm going to alter the list in the first post to include our resorts, who needs a ride, and who has volunteered for cheaufer duty.



Mindy, what area will your off-site hotel be in? If we need you to pick up some folks, I want to match up people in the same area so nobody has to drive all accross WDW property and back again.

I'm actually renting a pool home in Davenport (yep, all by my onesies!), so will be coming up 192 heading east to get to most parts of WDW.

[WillCAD]

Dang! I don't arrive till Friday the 12th...............
Maybe y"all can meet up with me & some others for Dinner at
Epcot on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop:flower3:
Deb

That's where I normally grab dinner on MouseFest Saturday anyway, so you may just run into me.

Only problem with Yorkshire is that the lower seating areas get closed for private functions a lot, and if you don't get dinner early, you won't have a place to sit.

I wish they'd add some kind of seating area in the vicinity of Yorkshire that couldn't be closed for those private Illuminations viewing parties.

[Haley Whippet]

That's where I normally grab dinner on MouseFest Saturday anyway, so you may just run into me.

Only problem with Yorkshire is that the lower seating areas get closed for private functions a lot, and if you don't get dinner early, you won't have a place to sit.

I wish they'd add some kind of seating area in the vicinity of Yorkshire that couldn't be closed for those private Illuminations viewing parties.

Hopefully 5 PM will be early enough because there will be a lot of us:yay:
Hope to see you there.
Deb

[newholidayx2]

Maybe y"all can meet up with me & some others for Dinner at
Epcot on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop:flower3:
Deb

sounds like another DISmeet!

[Kitty-chan]

I'll be coming from ASMo, and I probably won't have a car. Any help is appreciated!

[Barb]

We're at SSR for now. (waitlisting for BCV or BWV) Not sure yet if we're renting a car. I am leaning that way, though. I know I'm no help at the moment. Sorry.;)

BTW, my son's name is Brian.:)

[meyernl]

I've never eaten at Boatright's before...but the menu looks good. Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary - woohoo!

I'm staying at Pop and may need to hitch a ride with someone though.

Thanks for setting this up Will. It's gonna be a blast :)

My daughter and I are also at Pop. We will need a ride or have to back out.

[DisneyDeeva]

So far there are at least four of us at Pop Century.

In addition to Mousefest weekend, I'll be there at the end of September as well. When I'm there, I'll have a chat with hotel management and see if I can arrange for a shuttle since we are dining on resort. In the words of a very wise man (Bob Varley)...Just ask - they can't hit ya'!"

[Snowwhitebelle]

Hi Will

Tacey here....look I've joined here a long time ago apparently....lol

so...I would like to come if the invite is still open and what a thrill to find out someplace else at Tonga Toast.

I will be taking a cab from Pop if anyone wants to share

[Snowwhitebelle]

My daughter and I are also at Pop. We will need a ride or have to back out.


Nikki you can share a cab with me if you want

[NancyIL]

We're at SSR for now. (waitlisting for BCV or BWV) Not sure yet if we're renting a car. I am leaning that way, though. I know I'm no help at the moment. Sorry.;)

BTW, my son's name is Brian.:)

Hi, Barb! :wave: newholidayx2 and I are carless and will be at SSR. We're also waitlisted for BCV or BWI!

[Towncrier]

I'm still trying to figure out how to get to WDW by the morning of December 11th, but it is an uphill battle. My wife just told me that she thought it would be fine if I arrive late on the evening of the 12th. Yikes.

So I still cannot commit to breakfast, but if I'm at WDW in time, I will for certain drop by Boatwright's that morning. If their breakfasts are anything like they were the last time I ate there, you are all in for a treat.

[meyernl]

Nikki you can share a cab with me if you want

cool, that would be great. thanks.

[Snowwhitebelle]

n/p

[barrie]

Hey Will - can you add me to the list? I don't want to miss this opportunity to finally meet Dan Murphy!

OOPS - just noticed that I missed the sign-up date. Well, if there's any room, let me know.

[NancyIL]

Hey Will - can you add me to the list? I don't want to miss this opportunity to finally meet Dan Murphy!

OOPS - just noticed that I missed the sign-up date. Well, if there's any room, let me know.

There will always be no-shows, so if I were you, I would come any way.

[WillCAD]

Hey Will - can you add me to the list? I don't want to miss this opportunity to finally meet Dan Murphy!

OOPS - just noticed that I missed the sign-up date. Well, if there's any room, let me know.

No problem Barrie, I padded the ressie a bit so we still have some spots open.

[sjh801]

Hey Will - can you add me to the list? I don't want to miss this opportunity to finally meet Dan Murphy!

OOPS - just noticed that I missed the sign-up date. Well, if there's any room, let me know.

Hi Will!
Even though I don't spend as much time over here as I did before, I would love to meet Dan Murphy, too. That's a name I know from the time when I only visited the DIS Boards. If there is a place available at breakfast and I can find a ride, I'd like to be there.

Sandy

[NancyIL]

Maybe this should be renamed "MouseFest Breakfast Featuring Dan Murphy"! :goodvibes

[WillCAD]

Hi Will!
Even though I don't spend as much time over here as I did before, I would love to meet Dan Murphy, too. That's a name I know from the time when I only visited the DIS Boards. If there is a place available at breakfast and I can find a ride, I'd like to be there.

Sandy

Okay, you're on the list.

Let me know where you are staying, and I'll add that to the list so we can coordinate rides as the time approaches.

[Snowwhitebelle]

Hi Will!
Even though I don't spend as much time over here as I did before, I would love to meet Dan Murphy, too. That's a name I know from the time when I only visited the DIS Boards. If there is a place available at breakfast and I can find a ride, I'd like to be there.

Sandy

Hi Sandy

if you're at Pop, we could share a cab, there is still room

Tacey

[sjh801]

Hi Sandy

if you're at Pop, we could share a cab, there is still room

Tacey

Thanks! Still planning on POP. I'll share a cab with you if POP works out. I'll let you know.

[WillCAD]

Well, I made my ressies yesterday and found that all of the MouseFest discounts for ASMO were gone, so I had to change to Pop.

[Towncrier]

I just made my plane ressies this morning and purposely arranged to get to WDW the day before your DIS Breakfast meet. Not sure of where I'll be staying yet, but as soon as I know, I'll post here. Hope you can squeeze me in. Just call me Johnny Come Lately.

[Dan Murphy]

I just made my plane ressies this morning and purposely arranged to get to WDW the day before your DIS Breakfast meet. Not sure of where I'll be staying yet, but as soon as I know, I'll post here. Hope you can squeeze me in. Just call me Johnny Come Lately.

:scratchin See, I knew. :thumbsup2

[NancyIL]

I just made my plane ressies this morning and purposely arranged to get to WDW the day before your DIS Breakfast meet. Not sure of where I'll be staying yet, but as soon as I know, I'll post here. Hope you can squeeze me in. Just call me Johnny Come Lately.

Looking forward to seeing you, Johnny...I mean, JOHN! :)

[WillCAD]

I just made my plane ressies today, too. SWA dropped the fare from BWI-MCO from $287 to $177, so I booked it before they changed their minds!

[Kitty-chan]

Okay, I'm putting y'all on warning here...I may well be stifling a very silly guilty-mom crying jag! This will be my first MouseFest, and I've never gone before because I felt so wrong about going to WDW without my kid! I simply can't pull him out of school to come with me, as much as we'd both love it if I could. So I suspect I may well be missing him terribly, and having a total guilt attack. If you see a chick with short bleach-blonde hair, carrying a Cincinnati Roller Girls/Hello Kitty handbag, dabbing at the corners of her eyes with a kleenex, that's got to be me!

(I swear to you, I am actually a well-adjusted, independent woman. I travel solo a lot for business...which might be part of why I hate to leave my family behind on leisure travel.)

I figure if I come to this breakfast, I can be distracted from my guilt by letting y'all tell me about all the awesomeness that MouseFest will bring! Plus you can help me figure out what souvenirs I can bring back for him, to further assuage my guilty conscience.

(Ooooh, just noticed on my countdown ticker....3 months 1 week to go! Yay!)

[WillCAD]

Okay, I'm putting y'all on warning here...I may well be stifling a very silly guilty-mom crying jag! This will be my first MouseFest, and I've never gone before because I felt so wrong about going to WDW without my kid! I simply can't pull him out of school to come with me, as much as we'd both love it if I could. So I suspect I may well be missing him terribly, and having a total guilt attack. If you see a chick with short bleach-blonde hair, carrying a Cincinnati Roller Girls/Hello Kitty handbag, dabbing at the corners of her eyes with a kleenex, that's got to be me!

(I swear to you, I am actually a well-adjusted, independent woman. I travel solo a lot for business...which might be part of why I hate to leave my family behind on leisure travel.)

I figure if I come to this breakfast, I can be distracted from my guilt by letting y'all tell me about all the awesomeness that MouseFest will bring! Plus you can help me figure out what souvenirs I can bring back for him, to further assuage my guilty conscience.

(Ooooh, just noticed on my countdown ticker....3 months 1 week to go! Yay!)

MouseFest is not a "trip to WDW." It's a convention, and we all know how kids hate conventions, so you're really doing your kid a favor by leaving him home!

The fact that the convention takes place at WDW is entirely irrelevant. You probably won't have any time to enjoy the place anyway, what with all of the boring convention functions you'll be attending. Right?

[Kitty-chan]

MouseFest is not a "trip to WDW." It's a convention, and we all know how kids hate conventions, so you're really doing your kid a favor by leaving him home!

The fact that the convention takes place at WDW is entirely irrelevant. You probably won't have any time to enjoy the place anyway, what with all of the boring convention functions you'll be attending. Right?

Ahhh, an excellent and devious strategy....but sadly, I'm afraid it won't work on my boy, or myself! He's 12 years old, and actually participates in recording segments for a Disney podcast with me, so he's totally jonesing to get to one of these fan meets. (We are currently penciled in to attend MagicMeets together next summer!)

My current guilty-mom approach is to remind myself that while I'm there, I will do all the things he hates, so that next time we go we can spend more time together doing the stuff he's into. (For example, he hates hates hates AK, so I'll get it out of my system while we're there, and then I can skip it next time.)

I spent a day at Disneyland without him in August of 2005, and man did I come home with a ton of pins for that boy....

[Disneydonnam]

Can't wait to meet some Disney Lovers at this breakfast.

[meyernl]

Nikki you can share a cab with me if you want


Thank You! My DD21 will be with me. I appreciate the sharing.

[poohbear2]

If anyone is staying at the ALLSTARS MOVIES, you can share a cab with me!:goodvibes

[Brian_WDW74]

I still haven't finalized my MouseFest plans (I know, I'm a slacker) but I usually stay at Pop during that time and probably will do so again this year. I'll gladly share a cab with whoever else will be staying there. :thumbsup2

[ANTSS2001]

:wave:
is the sign up for breakfast full ?

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Phooey.....I wanna go, but we already have plans to be at Epcot bright and early this day.

Oh well, have a great time! :santa:

[WillCAD]

:wave:
is the sign up for breakfast full ?

No, we're not full yet. I'll add you to the list.

Would you care to add your resort and transportation needs? We're coordinating to share rides among those staying at the same resort.

[ANTSS2001]

No, we're not full yet. I'll add you to the list.

Would you care to add your resort and transportation needs? We're coordinating to share rides among those staying at the same resort.

Sadly... I am still waitlisted at AKL and or OKW or BW :goodvibes ... and still trying to get into POP pixiedust: which is plan B and Plan C is I will be at DTD hotel !!!

But I have my air already scheduled so if I have to sleep at the parking lot... I will be there :hug:

See you soon !!!!!!!!!!!

[NancyIL]

Will it be a problem to use a discount card or dining plan credits at Boatwright's? I intend to make use of my DDE discount for my roommate and me.

[WillCAD]

Will it be a problem to use a discount card or dining plan credits at Boatwright's? I intend to make use of my DDE discount for my roommate and me.

Actually Nancy, a DDE card is good for discounting meals for up to 10 people at a time, so during meal meets like this one those with DDE cards usually use them for the whole crowd.

We've currently got 25 people for this meet, so we'll ned 3 DDE cards to cover everybody.

And there is never any problem with using dining plan credits.

[NancyIL]

Actually Nancy, a DDE card is good for discounting meals for up to 10 people at a time, so during meal meets like this one those with DDE cards usually use them for the whole crowd.

We've currently got 25 people for this meet, so we'll ned 3 DDE cards to cover everybody.

And there is never any problem with using dining plan credits.

Hope someone brings their calculator, because I'm not buying breakfast for 10! :)

[DisneyCP2002]

There is a good possibilty I may be joining this meet. If I do I will be at Pop Century. Whomever I would hitch a ride with I would love to make a request.

[sjh801]

There is a good possibilty I may be joining this meet. If I do I will be at Pop Century. Whomever I would hitch a ride with I would love to make a request.

Dania,

There are enough of us at POP that we can all probably figure something out. Why not just say Yes and play it by ear? I can't believe that I am actually saying that!!! Spontaneity is not one of my attributes. :rolleyes:

Sandy

[ANTSS2001]

Dania,

There are enough of us at POP that we can all probably figure something out. Why not just say Yes and play it by ear? I can't believe that I am actually saying that!!! Spontaneity is not one of my attributes. :rolleyes:

Sandy

Hi :wave: Sandy... we have crossed path before at the exchange boards... dont know know if you remember me but I am looking forward in meeting you and Dania... :goodvibes

[cherylp3]

Count me in +1 - staying at Yacht club have car

[ANTSS2001]

Count me in +1 - staying at Yacht club have car


:goodvibes Cheryl!!!! :hug: for DH.... How ar eyou two doing ?????:woohoo:

[cherylp3]

Hanging in there!

[DisneyCP2002]

okay I am happy to report that I will be coming to this event! I finally got my CM's reservation moved to 12/15 so count me in! Also whomever can give me a ride from Pop I would be greatful. Now a question. I am moving to POFQ that day. Would someone mind helping me move my luggage or should I just leave that to bell services? I am so excited to be able to join this meet.

[sjh801]

Hi :wave: Sandy... we have crossed path before at the exchange boards... dont know know if you remember me but I am looking forward in meeting you and Dania... :goodvibes

Yes, I do! I am looking forward to meeting you, Dania and Dan Murphy - names I have known for a while from the DIS. I'll tell my sis Jan (cvemom) that you will also be there. She can't make the trip to Mousefest but knows you, too.:goodvibes

[ANTSS2001]

Yes, I do! I am looking forward to meeting you, Dania and Dan Murphy - names I have known for a while from the DIS. I'll tell my sis Jan (cvemom) that you will also be there. She can't make the trip to Mousefest but knows you, too.:goodvibes
ohhhhhhhhh yeah I remember cvemom!!! I do... I do !!! sad that she will not make it... :sad1:

[Brian_WDW74]

I still haven't finalized my MouseFest plans (I know, I'm a slacker) but I usually stay at Pop during that time and probably will do so again this year. I'll gladly share a cab with whoever else will be staying there. :thumbsup2

Update: I will be staying at the Dolphin, not Pop Century. I'll have a rental car if anybody needs a ride. :)

[ANTSS2001]

Update: I will be staying at the Dolphin, not Pop Century. I'll have a rental car if anybody needs a ride. :)

woohooo if I am staying at POP I can walk to BW and grab a cup of coffee at the bakery and meet you at Dolphin!!!

but still waitlisted right now for AKL and SSR... and plan c is I am booked at Wyndham which I hope I will NEVER get to use!!!! pixiedust: please !!!!

[Disneydonnam]

I am at BW and am planning to rent a car if anyone needs a ride

[ANTSS2001]

I am at BW and am planning to rent a car if anyone needs a ride


making a note :thumbsup2

[Disneydonnam]

Sounds good

[Donald is #1]

Update: I will be staying at the Dolphin, not Pop Century. I'll have a rental car if anybody needs a ride. :)



I am at BW and am planning to rent a car if anyone needs a ride

Wow, it seems like a few of us in the EPCOT resort area will have cars. (I am at BCV and will also have a car.)

Will, if there are 3 people at another resort that need a ride, I don't mind driving to another resort to pick people up.

[WillCAD]

Wow, it seems like a few of us in the EPCOT resort area will have cars. (I am at BCV and will also have a car.)

Will, if there are 3 people at another resort that need a ride, I don't mind driving to another resort to pick people up.
Thanks Don, I was planning on matching folks up for rides as we get a little closer to December.

[Minniemouse07]

Hey all...

I can't meet you for breakfast since I don't land at MCO until 9am..BUT.... I'm staying at POR so I will be arriving there probably around the same time you are all finishing up!

If anyone is making their way over towards MK for MouseFest 101 maybe we can travel over there together. I was planning on taking WDW transportation to MK and then walking or Monorailing it over to the Contemporary by noon!

[WillCAD]

Hey all...

I can't meet you for breakfast since I don't land at MCO until 9am..BUT.... I'm staying at POR so I will be arriving there probably around the same time you are all finishing up!

If anyone is making their way over towards MK for MouseFest 101 maybe we can travel over there together. I was planning on taking WDW transportation to MK and then walking or Monorailing it over to the Contemporary by noon!

Our ADR is for 8am, and meets like this usually last about 2 hours, so I doubt that any of us will still be there by the time you arrive at POR. But if you get in a little early, come over to Boatwrights and look for people with LGMHs laughing about silly stuff and clowning around.

[Minniemouse07]

Our ADR is for 8am, and meets like this usually last about 2 hours, so I doubt that any of us will still be there by the time you arrive at POR. But if you get in a little early, come over to Boatwrights and look for people with LGMHs laughing about silly stuff and clowning around.

I'm taking DME so I "may" make it just as you are all leaving.

Otherwise I'll see everyone at MouseFest 101.

[NancyIL]

I just booked a 4-day cruise for Dec. 8-12 - so I won't be at the breakfast after all. :) My 21-year-old daughter will be with me at WDW on the 12th and 13th - so I don't know if I'll make it to the MouseFest events those days. However, I can usually be found at Off Kilter! :teeth:

[Towncrier]

I just booked a 4-day cruise for Dec. 8-12 - so I won't be at the breakfast after all. :) My 21-year-old daughter will be with me at WDW on the 12th and 13th - so I don't know if I'll make it to the MouseFest events those days. However, I can usually be found at Off Kilter! :teeth:

Bon Voyage!!! I'll miss seeing you at breakfast, but I hope to see you on the 12th or 13th. My wife and daughter are joining me on the 13th. If you drop by the MegaMouseMeet, we'll more than likely be there.

[NancyIL]

Bon Voyage!!! I'll miss seeing you at breakfast, but I hope to see you on the 12th or 13th. My wife and daughter are joining me on the 13th. If you drop by the MegaMouseMeet, we'll more than likely be there.

Off Kilter should be performing that Saturday afternoon, so I'll probably stop by the Mega Mouse Meet on the way to Epcot. I'll look forward to seeing you and your family!

[UrsulasShadow]

Hi, everyone...
Just bumping to see if everyone's getting excited yet, and to see if Will's made any headway with the rides lists.

[WillCAD]

Okay, I have a preliminary list of ride sharing:

All-Star Movies - Cabpool
Poohbear2
Kitti-Chan
mla1977+

Pop Century - Cabpool
Snowwhitebelle
sjh801
meyernl+1

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with WillCAD
yensid_71973
DisneyDeeva
DisneyCP2002

I recommend each group meeting at about 7:30am in the lobbies of their resorts.

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks, Will! I'll be there.

[NancyIL]

Okay, I have a preliminary list of ride sharing:

Saratoga Springs - Hitching a ride with UrsulasShadow
NancyIL
Newholidayx2

I recommend each group meeting at about 7:30am in the lobbies of their resorts.

Thanks, Will - but per my post above, I will be cruising on the 11th instead of dining with you all. I also think Barb (newholidayx2) will probably NOT be joining you, either.

[WillCAD]

Sorry Nanci, I missed your previous post.

[Kitty-chan]

Sorry, but I'm going to miss the breakfast...my apologies to those who were going to share a cab with me! Hopefully I'll meet up with y'all at other MouseFest events.

[Towncrier]

Not sure how big my rental car will be, but I'm willing to swing by another resort and pickup two or three people.

[WillCAD]

Not sure how big my rental car will be, but I'm willing to swing by another resort and pickup two or three people.

That could save some cab fare. If you can swing by Pop or ASMO and pick up some of the folks who are planning on sharing cabs, that would be helpful.

Anyone else with a car able to stop by Pop or ASMO in the morning? There are 4 people at each resort who are planning on taking a cab, but if a couple of folks with cars can give them lifts, it can save them a few bucks.

[ADP]

Hi Everyone -

Is there room for one more? I'd like to join you guys. Ursula said if I don't come she'd put a Mousefest curse on me that will last for 100 years. :scared1: :)

I'll be at Saratoga Springs and will have a rental car, so if anyone needs a ride let me know. Sorry for jumping into this so late.

Looking foward to seeing many of you again, and meeting you for the first time.

See you exactly one month from today at Boatwrights!

Aaron

[UrsulasShadow]

That could save some cab fare. If you can swing by Pop or ASMO and pick up some of the folks who are planning on sharing cabs, that would be helpful.

Anyone else with a car able to stop by Pop or ASMO in the morning? There are 4 people at each resort who are planning on taking a cab, but if a couple of folks with cars can give them lifts, it can save them a few bucks.

I am driving by the AS resorts, so I can pick people up. I have an economy car...can pick up 3, or 4 if you want to get very friendly...

Just to let you know...I upgraded to a mid-sized car, so can pick up people who don't have to be quite so friendly ;)

[WillCAD]

Hi Everyone -

Is there room for one more. I'd like to join you guys. Ursula said if I don't come she'd put a Mousefest curse on me that will last for 100 years. :scared1: :)

I'll be at Saratoga Springs and will have a rental car, so if anyone needs a ride let me know. Sorry for jumping into this so late.

Looking foward to seeing many of you again, and meeting you for the first time.

See you exactly one month from today at Boatwright's!

Aaron

Okay Aaron, you're on the list.

I am driving by the AS resorts, so I can pick people up. I have an economy car...can pick up 3, or 4 if you want to get very friendly...


WooHoo! Another victi...ummmm, DISer! Glad you're coming, Aaron!

Mindy, I'll put you in to pick up the group as ASMO and send them PMs to expect you.

[Disneydonnam]

That could save some cab fare. If you can swing by Pop or ASMO and pick up some of the folks who are planning on sharing cabs, that would be helpful.

Anyone else with a car able to stop by Pop or ASMO in the morning? There are 4 people at each resort who are planning on taking a cab, but if a couple of folks with cars can give them lifts, it can save them a few bucks.


We are staying at the BW and will have a car. We could probably pick up two or three people. I have us booked for a midsize but won't know what will be available when we get there.
Donna

[Donald is #1]

Will, if anyone is left taking a cab, then I can pick up 3 people and provide a ride.

[WillCAD]

We are staying at the BW and will have a car. We could probably pick up two or three people. I have us booked for a midsize but won't know what will be available when we get there.
Donna

Will, if anyone is left taking a cab, then I can pick up 3 people and provide a ride.

Okay, if both of you guys show up at Pop Century at 7:30, that should take care of everybody.

Here's an updated list:

All-Star Movies - Hitching a ride with UrsulasShadow
Poohbear2
Kitti-Chan
mla1977+

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with Donald is #1 and/or Disneydonnam
Snowwhitebelle
sjh801
meyernl+1

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with WillCAD
yensid_71973
DisneyDeeva
DisneyCP2002

Anybody else need a ride?

[Donald is #1]

Okay, if both of you guys show up at Pop Century at 7:30, that should take care of everybody.

Here's an updated list:

All-Star Movies - Hitching a ride with UrsulasShadow
Poohbear2
Kitti-Chan
mla1977+

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with Donald is #1 and/or Disneydonnam
Snowwhitebelle
sjh801
meyernl+1

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with WillCAD
yensid_71973
DisneyDeeva
DisneyCP2002

Anybody else need a ride?

No problem. 7:30 at Pop it is!

[sjh801]

Guess I'll just hang out at the POP and take a ride with one of the 2 volunteer drivers!;)

Thanks, Will, for arranging! See you soon!

[ANTSS2001]

Okay, if both of you guys show up at Pop Century at 7:30, that should take care of everybody.

Here's an updated list:

All-Star Movies - Hitching a ride with UrsulasShadow
Poohbear2
Kitti-Chan
mla1977+

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with Donald is #1 and/or Disneydonnam
Snowwhitebelle
sjh801
meyernl+1

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with WillCAD
yensid_71973
DisneyDeeva
DisneyCP2002

Anybody else need a ride?

Will my waitlist is not moving at all.. I was able to get POP for 7th to 14th... no discount no dining :faint: canceled my Dolphin and my Comfort inn bookings...

OK.. if you are in my shoe...

I have an AP... why do I want to stay at POP for $92.00 against Comfort Inn by LBV next door to Downtown Disney for $39.00 ( never stayed there just saw the low rate and they hvae the new building just opened this past Sept. 08 thoght it might be a good idea) ... what do you think??? POP ??? or COmfort Inn ????:headache: it will be half the price if I stay off site... with refrigerator.. free breakfast... and microwave...

[Donald is #1]

Will my waitlist is not moving at all.. I was able to get POP for 7th to 14th... no discount no dining :faint: canceled my Dolphin and my Comfort inn bookings...

OK.. if you are in my shoe...

I have an AP... why do I want to stay at POP for $92.00 against Comfort Inn by LBV next door to Downtown Disney for $39.00 ( never stayed there just saw the low rate and they hvae the new building just opened this past Sept. 08 thoght it might be a good idea) ... what do you think??? POP ??? or COmfort Inn ????:headache: it will be half the price if I stay off site... with refrigerator.. free breakfast... and microwave...

Will you have a rental car so that you can get to the parks? Also, have you checked the reviews on Expedia or similar for the Comfort Inn? If you were already planning on a car and since you have an AP so that parking will be free, I would be very tempted by the $39/night.

[UrsulasShadow]

Will you have a rental car so that you can get to the parks? Also, have you checked the reviews on Expedia or similar for the Comfort Inn? If you were already planning on a car and since you have an AP so that parking will be free, I would be very tempted by the $39/night.

I agree with staying offsite in this instance. The price difference is huge, and with the money saved you can get a rental car and STILL be saving money...not to mention that you can eat some of your meals offsite and save even more money than if you were dependent on eating onsite meals. I'd consider it.

[ANTSS2001]

Will you have a rental car so that you can get to the parks? Also, have you checked the reviews on Expedia or similar for the Comfort Inn? If you were already planning on a car and since you have an AP so that parking will be free, I would be very tempted by the $39/night.

I know right... this is what I was telling myself... new bldg... cheap rate with fridge... microwave and a spit away from DTD... with AP and if ever I can just rent a car... but it's that POP mentally that is driving me nuts... Vixen a diser friend stayed there this past Sept. and she did say that the rooms were cozier than POP... all I need to do is bring my own "welcome Home" Mat and it will feel like a Studio DVC resrot....
:headache:

[Disneydonnam]

We will be at the pop at 7:30. See you all then.

[ANTSS2001]

We will be at the pop at 7:30. See you all then.


Donna !!!! Hugs to you and Richard.. I still get a "disney feeling" when I think of you and Kurt !!!:goodvibes :rotfl2: :hug: THANK YOU!!!!!!!:flower3:

[Disneydonnam]

19 more days until we see you again:woohoo: .

[meyernl]

We will be at the pop at 7:30. See you all then.

I am so glad we have some rides from Pop. My DD and I will be out there at 7:30 too - hitching.

[Disneydonnam]

Looking forward to meeting you all.:cool1:

[ANTSS2001]

Ok its final... will be at POP from 7th to 14th... when are you checking in at POP... I will try to get seventees 3rd floor facing the lake....

[Disneydonnam]

Ok its final... will be at POP from 7th to 14th... when are you checking in at POP... I will try to get seventees 3rd floor facing the lake....

Happy you are all set with your hotel.:yay:

[Donald is #1]

Pop Century - Hitching a ride with Donald is #1 and/or Disneydonnam
Snowwhitebelle
sjh801
meyernl+1


I have never been to Pop before. Where is a good place for all of us to meet?

[WillCAD]

I have never been to Pop before. Where is a good place for all of us to meet?

I'd say the best place to gather is the Decade sculptures between the bus stops and the taxi drop-offs. The check-in parking lot is right across the street.

When you enter the resort, just follow the directions to check-in parking. See the link below for an aerial photo of the Decades.

Decades (http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCC&cp=nqrmrv8648sh&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=29353703&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1)

[Donald is #1]

I'd say the best place to gather is the Decade sculptures between the bus stops and the taxi drop-offs. The check-in parking lot is right across the street.

When you enter the resort, just follow the directions to check-in parking. See the link below for an aerial photo of the Decades.

Decades (http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCC&cp=nqrmrv8648sh&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=29353703&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1)

Excellent thanks!

[ANTSS2001]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[yensid_71973]

WillCad,
I send you a PM a while ago that I would not be able to attend the MouseFest breakfast, but I see I'm still on the list.

I'm sorry I can't make the breakfast and I'm sorry for the I took so to look at the details again.

I want to thank you so much for arranging a ride for me. I appreciate that you did that.

Perhaps I'll see you at MouseFest. I hope so.

[WillCAD]

Sorry about that, you're off the list now.

[ADP]

Mousefest is rapidly approaching. See Everyone in 3 days. :)

[UrsulasShadow]

Flying out tomorrow!

[DisneyCP2002]

Wish I was leaving tomorrow but only 2 more sleeps before I leave.

[UrsulasShadow]

Wish I was leaving tomorrow but only 2 more sleeps before I leave.

Sleep? Who sleeps!:lmao:

[ADP]

Sleep? Who sleeps!:lmao:

No kidding...I'm sitting here at Saratoga Springs and I can't fall asleep. Too much excitement. ;)

[DisneyCP2002]

Sadly I didn't sleep either last night, oh well I'm going to Disney today who cares. See everyone soon :)

[ANTSS2001]

:goodvibes

Mousefest is rapidly approaching. See Everyone in 3 days. :)

Ok you are the one sitting next to towncrier....

Flying out tomorrow!

:wave: :hug: it was great chatting with you and everyone... I have to make sure to learn more about mousefest and hopefully be able to do it next year.. I was lost of words... since not really familiar on how mousefest works :guilty:

Wish I was leaving tomorrow but only 2 more sleeps before I leave.

:wave: :hug:

Will, if anyone is left taking a cab, then I can pick up 3 people and provide a ride.

:wave: :hug:

Guess I'll just hang out at the POP and take a ride with one of the 2 volunteer drivers!;)

Thanks, Will, for arranging! See you soon!

where you there??? if yes hmmm which one...

I agree with staying offsite in this instance. The price difference is huge, and with the money saved you can get a rental car and STILL be saving money...not to mention that you can eat some of your meals offsite and save even more money than if you were dependent on eating onsite meals. I'd consider it.

after staying at the Buena Vista Spa used to be Wyndham I am def'ly leaning towards staying there.. cheaper than POP and more comfy bed and lovely comforters with Starbucks in the kitchen :goodvibes

I am so glad we have some rides from Pop. My DD and I will be out there at 7:30 too - hitching.

you two i remember also :goodvibes

hope everybody had a great trip!!

[sjh801]

Well! So much for my great plans and spreadsheet! I had the breakfast written on the wrong day all along. Didn't realize it unitl I saw Will later in the afternoon and he mentioned breakfast meet. Hope that everyone had fun. Post some pics if you have them.

[WillCAD]

Well, that was a great meet! Everyone seemed to enjoy the company, and the food and service at Boatwrights, and I hope to repeat this meet again next year.

Now that the DIS is an official participant in MouseFest, I think we'll see more and more LGMHs around the MF park of the day, and more and more meets like this one during MF each year.

[Donald is #1]

Will, thanks so much for organizing this! :yay: It was so much fun. I really loved meeting everyone.

By the way, I think that I am addicted to Mousefest now. :rotfl2: I am already planning on going next year.

[ANTSS2001]

Will, thanks so much for organizing this! :yay: It was so much fun. I really loved meeting everyone.

By the way, I think that I am addicted to Mousefest now. :rotfl2: I am already planning on going next year.

can you point to the right direction where I can learn more about Mousefest??? I need a Mousefest for dummies book :worship:

[NancyIL]

can you point to the right direction where I can learn more about Mousefest??? I need a Mousefest for dummies book :worship:

www.mousefest.org

I attended the Mega Mouse Meet on the 13th, but by the time I got there at 11:45 a.m. - many people were leaving. They were even out of yellow bags, but that's ok, as I didn't need to bring more crap home! I was also at the Epcot Tree Lighting meet on the 14th, and there were quite a few DISers there, but only a handful that I recognized. Considering that I've been on the DIS almost 10 years, I guess I'm out of the loop! IMHO - MouseFest is a victim of its own success - having gotten too big. I preferred it when it was much smaller a few years ago.