Chicago Area DIS meet DEC 7th!

[Nooshkin]

Hi Everyone!

I've been talking to Geef and Lugnut33 about putting together another DIS Meet. We'd love to see everyone who came to the June meet, and of course it would be great to meet more DIS-ers! :thumbsup2

Once again Disney's Doorway to Dreams, the DVC store at the Woodfield Mall, would like to host us. Those of you who attended in June know how fun it was and how nice the Doorway to Dreams cast members were. We had a presentation and a tour of the models of the AKL villas, refreshments, pin trading and a general pixie dust fix! If you hunt around, there's a great "trip report" with pictures and comments from the meet. (I'm sure someone can provide the link!)

This time Doorway to Dreams would like to host a breakfast meet for us, before the store opens. (We're thinking around 9am ish on a Sunday.)

WHEN: Sunday, December 7th, 9am-ish
WHERE: Disney's Doorway to Dreams, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg IL
Who: Come alone, or bring your family! Of course, kids are welcome!
Why: Because it will be fun! The DVC store will be festive, with it's holiday decorations. Also, the new Bay Lake Tower Models will be open by then!

The other date option was December 14th - but we know some people will be at Mousefest. (Take me! :banana: )

Don't be intimidated about going to the Mall in December! We'll be arriving before the other stores open so parking will be easy. After the meet, you can go Christmas shopping or visit Santa. (There is a Disney Store in this mall.) And if anyone has an idea for anything else, please feel free to suggest it! For example, if anyone wants to shop after the meet, then meet up later for lunch, speak up!

For now I need an idea of who's interested. I have to give the DVC store a general headcount. Please comment on this thread if you are interested so that I include you in the count!

I hope to see you there! :yay:

[jen3003]

Count me in, I think it would be great to see everyone again!!!!!

I actually just got to see the new BLT models in WDW 2 weeks ago and they looked great, can't wait to check them out again.

Count me in for 2 myself and my daughter.

[Geef]

What a great idea! Tis the season to be jolly (soon). I hope they will have Mickey rice crispy treats for breakfast!

The Official "I'll Be There" list!!!

ATTENTION ALL LISTED BELOW!!!
8 AM I REPEATE 8AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

I was just contacted by the Doorway to Dreams group, and they need to get the First and Last name of each of the Guests, as well as how many Children and the ages of each.
Please send a private message to “Geef” (me). This info will be shared, ONLY, with “Disney Doorway to Dreams” (as of 11/24/08)


Nooshkin
Geef (Todd) + 3
Jen3003 + 1
BriarRosie
AaronMckie + 2 (A.Mickey)
SamIAm + 1
MaizieZoe + 1 ( + 2?)
TyRy +1
DisneyNut71 + 1
JeanIgor + 1
America + 3
PrincessMonkey + 1
Geffric
MickeyPal1 + 3
CarolAnnC + 3
Julie Mouse
DisDarling + 3
DisneyCDE + 1
JulezDisney + 1 (+ 2 ?)
Mnra + 1
RosePrincess + 1
DBlackwell + 2
FutureWDWCEO + 3
MrsD + 1
Ophkw + 1



If you are going to be there, and I don't have you on the list, drop me a note and I'll update the list!....:cool1:

[dpuck1998]

Man, I'd love to go but am going on Nov 22nd. I'll see if I can pull it off though chances are I'd have to drive in alone and come back the same day.

[BriarRosie]

Woot! I'd love to go again. I didn't get a chance to see the models a few weeks ago, so it's nice to have them in my own "backyard". :thumbsup2

I'm glad you didn't pick the following weekend, because I'd still be in California that day.

[GabbyMom]

If I'm not working that day I'd love to.

[tiggerbell]

I can't believe this - I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to attend - but I'll be in EPCOT that day!!!

Doesn't my life just suck? ;)

[Michele]

I'll keep watching this thread to see which day you decide on. I'm going to be at Woodfield either Nov 22 or Dec 14, so there's a tiny possibility these might coincide.

My dates will be determined by the outcome of IHSA football playoff games.

[Geef]

I can't believe this - I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to attend - but I'll be in EPCOT that day!!!

Doesn't my life just suck? ;)

Wow your life is horrible...:hug: having to give up a day at a mall getting to look at a video of WDW and a pretend hotel room. :confused:
I sure feel bad for you... having to spend the day in EPCOT. :headache:

We'll be thinking of you suffering through the day :rolleyes1

Geef

[aaronmckie]

The wife and I will definately be there :thumbsup2
Maybe we'll bring our son this time... we'll see :confused3

[tiggerbell]

Wow your life is horrible...:hug: having to give up a day at a mall getting to look at a video of WDW and a pretend hotel room. :confused:
I sure feel bad for you... having to send the day in EPCOT. :headache:

We'll be thinking of you suffering through the day :rolleyes1

Geef


If it gets changed - I can do any other Sunday until May 10th, when I'm back in Florida! (Podcast Cruise!)

[SamIAm21]

I live in the south burbs and I didn't attend the earlier meet, but I think I would like to come to this one and meet everyone! I can't be 100% sure at this time as it is the holidays and it might be hard to get out of family obligations, but I would like to come very much!

[winotracy]

I wish I could come but I'll be somewhere at sea! Yes, another cruise for me :teeth: Sorry I'll miss you guys.

[GabbyMom]

I wish I could come but I'll be somewhere at sea! Yes, another cruise for me :teeth: Sorry I'll miss you guys.

are you sure you don't live on the sea with vacations to Wisconsin? :rotfl:

Have a great time Tracy:banana:

[A.Mickey]

Like Aaronmckie, said we will be there :). See you guys soonish :goodvibes

[maiziezoe]

I'll be there! I'll probably bring one or two of my kids.

:banana:

[TyRy]

Thanks to Geef for the heads up - I'm in for this one...I may even try and get DH to attend (plus then I can get him to head to the mall and buy my birthday present ;) )

[DisDarling]

Hi Everyone!

I've been talking to Geef and Lugnut33 about putting together another DIS Meet. We'd love to see everyone who came to the June meet, and of course it would be great to meet more DIS-ers! :thumbsup2

Once again Disney's Doorway to Dreams, the DVC store at the Woodfield Mall, would like to host us. Those of you who attended in June know how fun it was and how nice the Doorway to Dreams cast members were. We had a presentation and a tour of the models of the AKL villas, refreshments, pin trading and a general pixie dust fix! If you hunt around, there's a great "trip report" with pictures and comments from the meet. (I'm sure someone can provide the link!)

This time Doorway to Dreams would like to host a breakfast meet for us, before the store opens. (We're thinking around 9am ish on a Sunday.)

WHEN: Sunday, December 7th, 9am-ish
WHERE: Disney's Doorway to Dreams, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg IL
Who: Come alone, or bring your family! Of course, kids are welcome!
Why: Because it will be fun! The DVC store will be festive, with it's holiday decorations. Also, the new Bay Lake Tower Models will be open by then!

The other date option was December 14th - but we know some people will be at Mousefest. (Take me! :banana: )

Don't be intimidated about going to the Mall in December! We'll be arriving before the other stores open so parking will be easy. After the meet, you can go Christmas shopping or visit Santa. (There is a Disney Store in this mall.) And if anyone has an idea for anything else, please feel free to suggest it! For example, if anyone wants to shop after the meet, then meet up later for lunch, speak up!

For now I need an idea of who's interested. I have to give the DVC store a general headcount. Please comment on this thread if you are interested so that I include you in the count!

I hope to see you there! :yay:


Definitely interested, would need many more details since I would be coming up from WI :)

Amy

[Disneynut71]

Thanks Geef for letting me know...yes we will be there. I haven't been to Woodfield in a while.

I will have at least one of my kiddies with me.

[jeanigor]

That sounds great! Chicago isn't exactly in my backyard, but it is way closer than Orlando. I'll put it in my calendar, please mark 2 down as strong possibilities, myself and Namine.

[Julie Mouse]

I would love to meet Disers closer to my home - I live 2 hours from Woodfield. However, I cannot commit yet - that weekend is right before final exams. I will probably have to wait and see how comfortable I feel with everything. It sounds like fun!:goodvibes

[dis75ney]

I'm hoping I can make it, but it all depends on how my church kids are doing on their Christmas play. They're all kicking some major hiney now, so I'm hopeful that I can skip church that morning and meet youse guys...

So put me down for two...myself and a friend of mine who's a big a Disney freak as we all are, but has not yet been introduced to the Dis. I think I can convince her to join me... :lmao:

[Geef]

Our last Chicagoland Dis group meet was documented by "Tiggerbell". It has a great rundown of the events, fun and people that were found!

Lets do it again! :cool1:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1863673

[BriarRosie]

Our last Chicagoland Dis group meet was documented by "Tiggerbell". It has a great rundown of the events, fun and people that were found!

Lets do it again! :cool1:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1863673

You're in charge of bringing the Dole Whip machine. :rotfl2:
(Yes, those Hoosiers know how to kick it up a notch!)

[jeanigor]

Especially after reading the trip report by Tiggerbell, count us in! We're always up for a good time with some fellow cooky folks!

[KatMark]

I wish we could be there...but we'll be in Indianola, IA, watching our college wrestler. One of these days we will get to one of these meets!

[America]

I have three little ones but I think they could play in the toy room.
I would love to meet some people, but keep in mind that I'm normally a lurker and don't post very often. Can't wait:cool1:

[tiggerbell]

And I can't make it, so someone else will have to do a trip report - Geef! You have the extra Captain Jack!!! I bet he'd love to star in it! :thumbsup2

[SamIAm21]

And I can't make it, so someone else will have to do a trip report - Geef! You have the extra Captain Jack!!! I bet he'd love to star in it! :thumbsup2

Oh drats, it would have been nice to meet you before the cruise in May! Will Captain Jack be sailing with us? pirate:

[jeanigor]

And I can't make it, so someone else will have to do a trip report - Geef! You have the extra Captain Jack!!! I bet he'd love to star in it! :thumbsup2

Fooey! I, too, was so looking forward to meeting you prior to the cruise. But we will still have a good time...both next month and in May!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

[PrincessMonkey]

Yay! Our first DIS meet! :banana:

We live downtown but we drive out to Schaumburg a couple of times a month to see my parents. (Schaumburg was my hometown... It's just funny to me that we're having a DIS meet at "my" old mall.) But seriously, I understand that it is the mall with DVC, so what better place to have a DIS meet! :woohoo:

Thanks to DVC for hosting us. That is nice of them!

Parking on December 7th shouldn't be too bad... But at times when it snows in late December and crowds are so bad that you have to park near the business buildings up on the hills facing JCPenney's and Nordstrom (you know, behind the official Woodfield lots): that is a pain! The covered parking lots at Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor are extremely coveted that time of year.

There's just the two of us Disney fans. We will see you soon! :hug:

[Geef]

The meet is going to be before the mall opens (9am), so there should be no parking issues at all!

See you soon!:cool1:

[PrincessMonkey]

9:00am... Yes, the local crowd and most tourists won't arrive until around noon. No parking worries here.

[SweaterInJune]

If I have a car by then, I just might show up... If not, I'm out of luck, coming from NW Indiana...

[Michele]

9:00am... Yes, the local crowd and most tourists won't arrive until around noon. No parking worries here.

You might want to check on those times. We make a trip up to Woodfield to Christmas shop every year and I believe the hours are different during the Christmas season. I would expect them to open earlier. I know Sat evening they are open until 11 PM.

[Geef]

You might want to check on those times. We make a trip up to Woodfield to Christmas shop every year and I believe the hours are different during the Christmas season. I would expect them to open earlier. I know Sat evening they are open until 11 PM.


I spoke with Woodfield security this morning, she said the will be opening at 10am on Sundays... This will change closer to Christmas.

Thanks for the idea.

[jeanigor]

We are planning on making a weekend trip out of the DIS meet. Are the hotels in the area safe/clean/reputable?

[Geef]

We are planning on making a weekend trip out of the DIS meet. Are the hotels in the area safe/clean/reputable?

Very nice area... Janet (Nooskin) could speak to this better than I, she still lives in the area. Schaumburg is a nice community.

As for hotels... check the Woodfield site...

http://www.shopwoodfield.com/infodesk/visitors/368.html

[geffric]

Count me in.. that is a great idea.. thanks

[Nooshkin]

We are planning on making a weekend trip out of the DIS meet. Are the hotels in the area safe/clean/reputable?

There are a lot of hotels in the area- especially right there around the mall. Off the top of my head I can't think of any to tell you to steer clear of. Most of them are well-known chains and not that old. I'd avoid the Hyatt across from Woodfield as they are doing some major renovations right now. As far as price- I doubt there will be many super- low rates at that time of year. Woodfield Mall is actually quite the tourist destination- especially at Christmas time!

I'm so pleased to see so much interest! :banana:
I'm always worried that I'll throw a party and no one will show up!

And Geef- thanks so much for everything you're doing. This is going to be another crazy week. I'm going out of town again later this week. (WDW for Christmas shopping- :cool1: )

[disneygal922]

oooo... I missed the last Chicagoland meet and hope I can make this one! :yay: I work 2 jobs around the holidays so hopefully I'll get lucky and have the day off!!! :goodvibes

[catho72]

I'll try and convince my DH that we need to go. I'd love to see what BLT rooms look like! We'd have our three kids with us.

[Mickeypal1]

We would love to go, count us in. There will be 4 of us.
:yay:

[roseprincess]

I'm thinking of possibly going, need to talk to DH about it first.
I live real close to Woodfield (3 miles).
Do I need to be a DVC member to attend the meet? I'm not a DVC member, but I do know Geffric and have been to a few Chicago dismeets in the past.
Thanks :)

[CarolAnnC]

Please sign us up - myself, DH and two DDs. Thank you!

[Julie Mouse]

Well, my calculus final isn't until the Thursday night following this meet - count me in! I was wishing for a meet close to home - my wish came true :goodvibes My usual parking place at Woodfield is right outside of Macy's. Do you know what entrance will be open early? Can't Wait!! :banana:

[Geef]

Well, my calculus final isn't until the Thursday night following this meet - count me in! I was wishing for a meet close to home - my wish came true :goodvibes My usual parking place at Woodfield is right outside of Macy's. Do you know what entrance will be open early? Can't Wait!! :banana:

I spoke to Woodfield Security the other day and they said that the mall enterance doors open at 7:30 am. ;)

[SamIAm21]

I think we will be going for Christmas trees on the 6th, so barring any major weather event, I think you can count me and my DD, 8, into the fun.

[DisDarling]

What a great idea! Tis the season to be jolly (soon). I hope they will have Mickey rice crispy treats for breakfast!

The Official "I'll Be There" list!!!

Nooshkin
Geef (Todd) + 3
Jen3003 + 1
BriarRosie
AaronMckie + 1 (A.Mickey)
SamIAm + 1
MaizieZoe + 1 (2?)
TyRy +1
DisneyNut71 + 1
JeanIgor + 1
America + 3
PrincessMonkey + 1
Geffric
MickeyPal1 + 3
CarolAnnC + 3
Julie Mouse


If you are going to be there, and I don't have you on the list, drop me a note and I'll update the list!....:cool1:


Hubby and I plan on going, possibly with our girls:) So count me as 4...

Amy

[tiggerbell]

What a great idea! Tis the season to be jolly (soon). I hope they will have Mickey rice crispy treats for breakfast!

The Official "I'll Be There" list!!!

Nooshkin
Geef (Todd) + 3
Jen3003 + 1
BriarRosie
AaronMckie + 1 (A.Mickey)
SamIAm + 1
MaizieZoe + 1 (2?)
TyRy +1
DisneyNut71 + 1
JeanIgor + 1
America + 3
PrincessMonkey + 1
Geffric
MickeyPal1 + 3
CarolAnnC + 3
Julie Mouse


If you are going to be there, and I don't have you on the list, drop me a note and I'll update the list!....:cool1:

And you're all going to choreograph and perform your own "I Miss Tiggerbell" dance, right? :sad1:

Jack, Jack, Stan and I will be performing one for all of you at EPCOT that morning...

[jeanigor]

And you're all going to choreograph and perform your own "I Miss Tiggerbell" dance, right? :sad1:

Jack, Jack, Stan and I will be performing one for all of you at EPCOT that morning...

I expect a smashing performance by Jack (not the first one).

[DisneyCDE]

Would love to be there. Have never been to a meet before. Not sure if it will be 1 or 2 of us

[lugnut33]

Darn it, wish I could be there, but I'll be in Phoenix for a conference that weekend.

However, I was at the previous one and I definitely encourage people to attend. If you have kids, bring them along.

[DisneyHolidayFan]

We couldn't attend the last meet and unfortunately, we are unable to make this one. Two sad things happening that day!!! 1) We will be returning from WDW that day and 2) unable to attend the meet. What a depressing day that will be!!!! :sad1:

[BriarRosie]

And you're all going to choreograph and perform your own "I Miss Tiggerbell" dance, right? :sad1:

Jack, Jack, Stan and I will be performing one for all of you at EPCOT that morning...

Don't challenge me, girlie. I just might create an "I Miss Tiggerbell" dance.

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Unfortunately I don't have a suitable Jack Sparrow figure to represent you.

[julezdisney]

I want to go! I want to go! I want to go!

I'm def. coming- esp. after reading that trip report. Oh yay!

I'm so glad I wandered onto the Podcast threads today- I'm normally in Trip Reports! Although I do check into chat now and then.

I'm so excited! I have such winter doldrums and this will be FANTASTIC!

It'll be myself, DH most likely, and our kiddos. It might end up just being me and DD, but def, I'm coming!

[Nooshkin]

I'm thinking of possibly going, need to talk to DH about it first.
I live real close to Woodfield (3 miles).
Do I need to be a DVC member to attend the meet? I'm not a DVC member, but I do know Geffric and have been to a few Chicago dismeets in the past.
Thanks :)

You do not have to be a DVC member. They will be giving us a no-pressure presentation and giving you materials to take home and look over. You will not feel pressured or uncomfortable if you are not a member. And of course if you are a member, they're happy to meet you too!

[aaronmckie]

You will not feel pressured or uncomfortable if you are not a member. And of course if you are a member, they're happy to meet you too!

I will second that, they are awesome and fun to be with; we are looking forward to going there again (We're not DVC members... but we keep thinking about it)

[Geef]

I will second that, they are awesome and fun to be with; we are looking forward to going there again (We're not DVC members... but we keep thinking about it)

I've never felt that there was any sales pressure... just information, and fun times to be had. And they invite you back for more fun every time they have an event.

The anaversary party was a lot of fun; AK drum group, Park musicians, Giveaways, The Fab 5, Food, etc.

[tiggerbell]

Don't challenge me, girlie. I just might create an "I Miss Tiggerbell" dance.

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Unfortunately I don't have a suitable Jack Sparrow figure to represent you.

Geef has a Stunt Double!!!

For Jack, I mean.

[Geef]

Geef has a Stunt Double!!!

For Jack, I mean.

Should I use the "Pirate Jack" or the "Skeleton Jack"?

[mnra]

Can you keep me informed since I will also like to be there.

[tiggerbell]

Should I use the "Pirate Jack" or the "Skeleton Jack"?

SURPRISE ME!

[julezdisney]

Ok, so I'm SOOO excited to go to this!

My name is Julia and I went to the Anniversary presentation at Doorway this past summer in the hopes of landing a trip. I was so bummed that all around me people won door prizes and the trip went to a family that had been to WDW 6 times already! I mean, I was happy for them- but sad too. And the incentives they had BLEW ME AWAY! I was also bummed because I hadn't had any idea that they would have a play room and I could've brought my DD!

I hope they have something good this time incentive-wise, I'm making DH come w/me. I got an email the other day w/ 5-nt stay w/minimum purchase of 220 pts.

He's resisting but I'm trying to lure him w/taking the kids to Rainforest Cafe afterwards and the Lego Discovery Center.

Yay! A touch of Disney Magic at the beginning of a cold Illinois winter!

[mjy]

I would LOVE to meet with the Chicagoland DISers. However, I, too, will be at WDW December 7th through December 12th.

Let me know when you do the next one. I will be there if my schedule allows.

Enjoy yourselves!

[paintnolish]

Maybe!!! I know a few ofyou from the Chicago thread or the BSC (HI, Julez!). Looking forward to seeing more of you! My last meet was to see "Cars", so that was a while ago, huh?

[Geef]

Does anyone have any ideas where to get together for lunch/dinner? Maybe some time inbetween would be better if there is going to be a large crowd.

[paintnolish]

When I went to the "Cars" meet, we ate in the food court. Not fancy, I know, but that way everyone was able to get up and move around and not worry about being too loud. You know what a wild bunch us Disers are!

[Geef]

I don't think Woodfield has a food court.

When I went to the "Cars" meet, we ate in the food court. Not fancy, I know, but that way everyone was able to get up and move around and not worry about being too loud. You know what a wild bunch us Disers are!

[jen3003]

Geef, what about checking out the place we ate at last time. It was nice because we had that whole room to ourselves. For some reason I'm drawing a blank on the name of the restaurant. Maybe we could check into that again.

And no Woodfield doesn't have a food court, just different restaurants all around the mall.

Can't wait to see everyone in 3 weeks.

[A.Mickey]

Geef, what about checking out the place we ate at last time. It was nice because we had that whole room to ourselves. For some reason I'm drawing a blank on the name of the restaurant. Maybe we could check into that again.

And no Woodfield doesn't have a food court, just different restaurants all around the mall.

Can't wait to see everyone in 3 weeks.

:cool1: That would be Gino's East, yeah that was a lot of fun there :banana: :banana:

[paintnolish]

I don't think Woodfield has a food court.
Oh, yeah! I forgot! When I am with the kids, they make me go to Rainforest. When I am not, make dh go to Cheesecake Factory!:)

[wdwowner]

I would love to join everyone again, but that day is my families xmas at my fathers in western Ill.

I hope everyone has a great time, I will be thinking about everyone!!!

[Geef]

Is anyone going to the (Chicago) "Magnificent Mile Lights Festival" this Sat?:santa:

My family plans to be there in time to see the Cheetah Girls at 12:30. That shouldn't be too crazy (how many screaming kids can you fit into a city street?!?):eek: :scared1: :scared:

If your going, dress Warm and have fun!

http://magnificentmilelightsfestival.com/

[Nooshkin]

Does anyone have any ideas where to get together for lunch/dinner? Maybe some time inbetween would be better if there is going to be a large crowd.

Just to throw some ideas out there:

There is a Cheesecake Factory and Rainforest Cafe in the mall. There's also a Stir Crazy, Red Robin and Ruby Tuesdays. Directly outside of the mall there's Chevy's, Unos and a Fridays. And of course there are dozens of restaurants when you get out of the mall area.

I guess it depends on how many people are going to stick around and meet for lunch/dinner. If it's a large group, there will be difficulty getting into any mall restaurants together and seated together. If it's a small group staying and meeting later, it won't be as hard.

If it is a large group, I'd like to suggest this option outside of the mall: On Golf Road there's a Fuddruckers- it's big enough that we should be able to all sit near each other, it's not expensive and everyone takes care of their own bill so no problems with splitting the check up 30 ways! Sure, it's not gourmet but if you squint your eyes you can pretend you're at the "fixin's" bar in Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe! :lmao: Of course, there's always Gino's again, if they have that room available.

Just some ideas! :thumbsup2

[jeanigor]

We will be wherever for lunch, but after that we need to start heading home...Detroit is not exactly around the corner. But we can't wait to meet y'all!

[SamIAm21]

Don't challenge me, girlie. I just might create an "I Miss Tiggerbell" dance.

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Unfortunately I don't have a suitable Jack Sparrow figure to represent you.

I DO! I have an extra Jack!! I'm bringing it to Ty-Ry who is going to give it to Tiggerbell!! So, there you can do your dance!!

[BriarRosie]

I DO! I have an extra Jack!! I'm bringing it to Ty-Ry who is going to give it to Tiggerbell!! So, there you can do your dance!!

Oh snap. Does that mean I have to actually do the dance? :faint:

[geffric]

Just to throw some ideas out there:

There is a Cheesecake Factory and Rainforest Cafe in the mall. There's also a Stir Crazy, Red Robin and Ruby Tuesdays. Directly outside of the mall there's Chevy's, Unos and a Fridays. And of course there are dozens of restaurants when you get out of the mall area.

I guess it depends on how many people are going to stick around and meet for lunch/dinner. If it's a large group, there will be difficulty getting into any mall restaurants together and seated together. If it's a small group staying and meeting later, it won't be as hard.

If it is a large group, I'd like to suggest this option outside of the mall: On Golf Road there's a Fuddruckers- it's big enough that we should be able to all sit near each other, it's not expensive and everyone takes care of their own bill so no problems with splitting the check up 30 ways! Sure, it's not gourmet but if you squint your eyes you can pretend you're at the "fixin's" bar in Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe! :lmao: Of course, there's always Gino's again, if they have that room available.

Just some ideas! :thumbsup2

Good Ideas.. we did a Chi DIS meet at Red Robin once.. other not too expensive is Sweet Tomotoes ( sp) or pot belly ..

[geffric]

Oh snap. Does that mean I have to actually do the dance? :faint:


yep!! ;) :scared1:

[matysgrandma]

Please add us to the list. I've never been to a dis meet before and I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone. Put us down for two, maybe three.

[roseprincess]

HI,
Put me down for 2 (tho) it probably just me attending, unless I bring one of my children with, so 2 would be good.
If we are eating somewhere afterwards, then possibly 4 at whatever restaurant.

Hi geffric and paintnolish :wave2:

[paintnolish]

Hey, Rose!

I am not picky about where we eat. Whatever!

[matysgrandma]

Well, it looks like I'll have to cancel. This morning DH surprised me with an impromptu trip leaving next Monday and returning home on the 7th. I'll miss meeting everyone but I'll tell Mickey you all said HI!!

[Geef]

ATTENTION ALL WHO ARE ATTENDING THE DEC 7 MEET !!!

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

I was just contacted by the Doorway to Dreams group, and they need to get the First and Last name of each of the Guests, as well as how many Children and the ages of each.
Please send a private message to “Geef” (me). This info will be shared, ONLY, with “Disney Doorway to Dreams”

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

[TyRy]

Oh snap. Does that mean I have to actually do the dance? :faint:

I'm sure a few of us will join you to help out :goodvibes

[Dan Murphy]

Just heard about this meet, might be able to be there. :cool1:

[dpuck1998]

ATTENTION ALL WHO ARE ATTENDING THE DEC 7 MEET !!!

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

I was just contacted by the Doorway to Dreams group, and they need to get the First and Last name of each of the Guests, as well as how many Children and the ages of each.
Please send a private message to “Geef” (me). This info will be shared, ONLY, with “Disney Doorway to Dreams”

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

I'm still on the fence, when do you need to know if we are coming or not?

[A.Mickey]

ATTENTION ALL WHO ARE ATTENDING THE DEC 7 MEET !!!

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

I was just contacted by the Doorway to Dreams group, and they need to get the First and Last name of each of the Guests, as well as how many Children and the ages of each.
Please send a private message to “Geef” (me). This info will be shared, ONLY, with “Disney Doorway to Dreams”

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

8 AM!!! :scared1: Don't mind my just rolled out of bed appearance!!

[julezdisney]

Hmmm... DH said no.... but w/8 am.... DD and I can sneak out waaaay before DH and Ds will get up... LOL

Yes, when is the final RSVP?

[tiggerbell]

ATTENTION ALL WHO ARE ATTENDING THE DEC 7 MEET !!!

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.

I was just contacted by the Doorway to Dreams group, and they need to get the First and Last name of each of the Guests, as well as how many Children and the ages of each.
Please send a private message to “Geef” (me). This info will be shared, ONLY, with “Disney Doorway to Dreams”

8 AM * I REPEATE * 8 AM - The Time Has Changed due to early mall hours.



It wasn't early mall hours - I just wanted you all there as I walk into EPCOT - BWAA HAA HAA!!! pirate:

[jeanigor]

It wasn't early mall hours - I just wanted you all there as I walk into EPCOT - BWAA HAA HAA!!! pirate:

Of course she is joking.................right?

[Geef]

Of course she is joking.................right?

She is the one who spends time with stuffed friends.... right?!? :confused3

[SamIAm21]

Geef, I'm honestly not sure if I can make it there by 8:00 a.m. I am coming from the south burbs which would mean an extremely early wake up call around my house to get there on time. I'll do my best, but is there a penalty for being late?? I may have to reconsider...

:confused:

[Geef]

but is there a penalty for being late?? I may have to reconsider...

I think the only penelty may be that you may have to park further from the door... Don't worry about it. We would love to see you!

[A.Mickey]

It wasn't early mall hours - I just wanted you all there as I walk into EPCOT - BWAA HAA HAA!!! pirate:

I should have known :rotfl2:

[DBlackwell]

We live in Schaumburg... Have been thinking about buying in to BLT... Sounds like a good time. Please add me (Dave) to the list. My wife is busy, but I'll bring my two girls as well, so they can trade pins.

See you then...

[geffric]

Geef, I'm honestly not sure if I can make it there by 8:00 a.m. I am coming from the south burbs which would mean an extremely early wake up call around my house to get there on time. I'll do my best, but is there a penalty for being late?? I may have to reconsider...

:confused:

no penalty... that is a long drive.. but without traffic it will go fast..

[lugnut33]

Hmmmm, I get back from Phoenix on the 6th, I wonder if I can drag my carcass out of bed and make the hour drive into the meet????

I didn't realize you had changed it to the 7th. Maybe I'll see if one or both of my daughters want to get up and go with??

[calypso*a*go-go]

Looks like you've got a great group forming! I so wish I could go to one of these events but it's a pretty long commute from WA state. :teeth:

Have fun...:goodvibes

[BriarRosie]

I think we're all getting up earlier than we intended. I am probably getting up the same time I get up for work. On a Sunday! :eek:

[geffric]

MAybe we can do brunch or breakfast instead of lunch??

[futureWDWCEO]

Hello all. Relatively new to the Chicagoland area (just moved here from Washington State in April)...and even newer to the Dis. The family and I are about 95% sure we will be attending!!!

[Mrs D]

Woot! Count me in! I'll either be flying solo or with DS 3!

[Laurabearz]

I will ask DH if he is game for this.... I'll let you know soon :thumbsup2

[Geef]

Where should I park?!?

This a question that has been posed...
Here is the responce from the "Doorway to Dreams" team...


"Your best parking would be the upper level garage deck between Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor. There is a mall entrance there that puts you right next to Doorway.
You could also use the lower level of that same garage and the elevators & escalators are right there as well."

[HERSEY]

Count us in there will be 2 of us. It will be early so I'll be hitting traveling with coffee.:thumbsup2

[Bunchkin]

You can count us in too. There will be 4 of us.
Sending you a PM with names.

Thanks for organizing this Geef!! :)

[WDWLVR]

Just sent a pm - I'd love to be included.

[wltdsnyfan]

I would like to be included to.

If will send you a pm.

Thanks
flo
:surfweb:

[NancyIL]

I just saw this. Even though I live in Champaign, I've been known to go to a few Chicago DIS meets! However, I'll be at WDW on the 7th: at Epcot in the morning and at MVMCP in the evening!:woohoo: You all have fun!

[julezdisney]

Holy Snowman! Out here we got.... well.... a lot more then flurries today. Here's hopin' for NO SNOW AND PLENTY OF MELTING SUNSHINE FOR NEXT SUNDAY!!!

[Geef]

Thanks to all who have sent me there names and kids ages.

I'm sorry to say but it looks like we hit the limit. Doorway to Dreams can not hold any more.

We have filled every chair available inside the Doorway to Dreams location. At this time we have about 60 people attending.:thumbsup2

If you have to cancel, please let me know so we might be able to let some others attend.

We should start planning now for a summer function that we can hold at a park with hundreds!

Sorry & Thanks

[wltdsnyfan]

Geef and who ever was involved in putting this together Thanks. It sounds like alot of fun.

flo
:surfweb:

[A.Mickey]

Thanks to all who have sent me there names and kids ages.

I'm sorry to say but it looks like we hit the limit. Doorway to Dreams can not hold any more.

We have filled every chair available inside the Doorway to Dreams location. At this time we have about 60 people attending.:thumbsup2

If you have to cancel, please let me know so we might be able to let some others attend.

We should start planning now for a summer function that we can hold at a park with hundreds!

Sorry & Thanks

WOW!! :scared1: How many were at the last Doorway to Dreams meet? I thought that was ALOT!

[ophkw]

Thanks to all who have sent me there names and kids ages.

I'm sorry to say but it looks like we hit the limit. Doorway to Dreams can not hold any more.

We have filled every chair available inside the Doorway to Dreams location. At this time we have about 60 people attending.:thumbsup2

If you have to cancel, please let me know so we might be able to let some others attend.

We should start planning now for a summer function that we can hold at a park with hundreds!

Sorry & Thanks

Hi,

I sent you a PM but never heard back. Can I assume I am on the list?

Thanks!

[dpuck1998]

Have fun all, I just can't drag myself up for a 3 1/2 hr drive that early :)


Send lots of photos!! Hopefully I'll see everyone on the cruise ;)

[Julie Mouse]

I sure hope the weather cooperates! I really want to come to this - I am jonesin for Disney, and I would love to meet other fans in the area. I will be driving by myself, though. It's so hard to say if the forecasters are correct. We may not know until Saturday what things look like for Sunday morning.

[Laurabearz]

Rats... I missed the cut off.

We if someone cancels let me know. It would just be me. :-)

[julezdisney]

I hope the weather cooperates- I don't want to be snowed in! I'm about an hour outside of Woodfield when the roads are clear! I'm stressin- I NEEEEED A DISNEY FIX!

[Geef]

Thanks to those who sent me a reply! :thumbsup2

:rolleyes1 Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all, my real life got in the way.:confused3

See you on Sunday!:cool1:

[DisDarling]

Thanks to those who sent me a reply! :thumbsup2

:rolleyes1 Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all, my real life got in the way.:confused3

See you on Sunday!:cool1:

Sorry Geef but we won't be able to make it after all... hubby is being forced to work the weekend. Hopefully we can make the next one!:thumbsup2

[Julie Mouse]

I just sent you a PM, Geef, but for everyone else. . . I cannot make it on Sunday. All semester long, I have thought that my calculus final exam was on Thursday night. I just found out a half hour ago that both of my finals are on Tuesday night - composition at 6, and calculus at 8:15. I am freaking out. Not happy here!!! Anyway, I am so sorry that I will miss this, and all of you. I hope you have an awesome time!!!!

[Geef]

Would anyone like to go over and have Pizza at "Gino's East" http://featuredfoods.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/a-store/c-GinoAns_East.shtml?L+scstore+bkkq0787ginosff640c64 +1228417060

or Burgers at "Fuddruckers" http://www.fuddruckers.com/

If we go to Gino's, we can see if we can still get the private room. If we go to Fuddruckers, we can see if they will reserve a section for us.

Post back and we'll get an unoffical vote.:confused3

Any other ideas?!?

[jeanigor]

It's just before lunch and you give me restaurants? :lmao: :lmao:
Our vote is for Gino's East. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
We have Fuddruckers here at home, and would like to try something new. Chicago style pizza in Chicago, what an idea:idea:.

[wltdsnyfan]

Would anyone like to go over and have Pizza at "Gino's East" http://featuredfoods.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/a-store/c-GinoAns_East.shtml?L+scstore+bkkq0787ginosff640c64 +1228417060

or Burgers at "Fuddruckers" http://www.fuddruckers.com/

If we go to Gino's, we can see if we can still get the private room. If we go to Fuddruckers, we can see if they will reserve a section for us.

Post back and we'll get an unoffical vote.:confused3

Any other ideas?!?

I go for Pizza maybee.

flo
:surfweb:

Thanks

[BriarRosie]

I love Gino's East pizza much better, but I would go with the flow if the majority want Fuddrucker's.

[aaronmckie]

Either one is good with us... we'll go with the flooo..oooo.ooooo.ooooooooow (sorry, you'd have to be in my head to get the Nemo:The Musical reference).

[Geef]

Either one is good with us... we'll go with the flooo..oooo.ooooo.ooooooooow (sorry, you'd have to be in my head to get the Nemo:The Musical reference).

I get it... But can you do the flips like in "Just keep Swimming":rotfl2:

[Geef]

I just called Gino's. They don't open till 4 on Sunday. Soooooo,
How about Lou Malnati's. (This is original "Chicago" pizza)

It's about a 10 min drive, but well worth it. What do you say?:confused3

[jeanigor]

I just called Gino's. They don't open till 4 on Sunday. Soooooo,
How about Lou Malnati's. (This is original "Chicago" pizza)

It's about a 10 min drive, but well worth it. What do you say?:confused3

If they are open, sure. I defer to your good judgment. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

Looking forward to the meet but I'll have to take a pass on food after. Just got home after being out of town for work all week and there is so much i have to catch up on at home.

[Geef]

Well... Gino's doesn't open till 4pm... Lou Malnati's said they would only give one bill (we would have to split it up). So... I gave up and asked AaronMickey to help me. Jason took the bull by the horns (or pizza by the crust :confused3 ) and here, we, go!

Uno's is right next to Woodfield. They are glad to have us and have reserved a section for us. They said we could order off the regular menue, or... (I'll just quote from Jason's message)

...She told me about the party platter, but also stated that we could all order seporately as well... she just seemed nervous for our poor waitrer/watress
The platter sounds like a good deal, and I'll give you the rough version of it:

13.00 a person (20 people min., but the whole group doesn't need to do it) which entitles you to:
1 large deep dish per four people
1 salad per person
1 order of breadsticks per person
1 vanilla sundae per person
unlimited soft drinks per person

So,
How does that sound?

And thank you to Jason for the legwork! (ear/finger work)

[jeanigor]

Well... Gino's doesn't open till 4pm... Lou Malnati's said they would only give one bill (we would have to split it up). So... I gave up and asked AaronMickey to help me. Jason took the bull by the horns (or pizza by the crust :confused3 ) and here, we, go!

Uno's is right next to Woodfield. They are glad to have us and have reserved a section for us. They said we could order off the regular menue, or... (I'll just quote from Jason's message)

...She told me about the party platter, but also stated that we could all order seporately as well... she just seemed nervous for our poor waitrer/watress
The platter sounds like a good deal, and I'll give you the rough version of it:

13.00 a person (20 people min., but the whole group doesn't need to do it) which entitles you to:
1 large deep dish per four people
1 salad per person
1 order of breadsticks per person
1 vanilla sundae per person
unlimited soft drinks per person

So,
How does that sound?

And thank you to Jason for the legwork! (ear/finger work)

Thanks AaronMickey! We're up for that.

[aaronmckie]

Hehe, no problem; I figured this would be the next best option, especially since it is so close to Doorway to Dreams.
I hope we get a big group going for the lunch as well!

Oh, I have the room reservation for 11am... I figure that is enough time for the meet at Dreams, with a stop to the Disney Store as well :wizard:

[jeanigor]

I just thought of something. The time of the meet. Is that central or eastern time?

[aaronmckie]

Central Time :)

[jeanigor]

Central Time :)

I love it! Extra hour of sleep for us!!!!!:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[PrincessMonkey]

The Uno's party sounds great and they do offer original Chicago style pizza. I was just there last Saturday in fact; the location is excellent, the food's great, and as a Chicago resident, I prefer it overall over Gino's East.

(To anyone out-of-town, we also love Lou Malnati's, but I understand that they cannot bill everyone separately, and their local home-like restaurants are really not conducive to larger parties.)

The two of us still plan to be there! Yay for a first DIS meet!

[jeanigor]

I have some bad news. We will be not be able to attend. I am sorry for the late notice. Hope everyone has fun.

Is it too late to rescind this?

[A.Mickey]

I have some bad news. We will be not be able to attend. I am sorry for the late notice. Hope everyone has fun.
:eek: :eek: :faint: :faint: :confused: :confused:
I thought you were going to beat up my husband for calling you a she :rotfl:

[paintnolish]

Another drop out here! I am so sorry. It is a two hour drive for us, so it would be an all day affair. Next week is finals week and I am just not far enough along in papers and studying to go. :sad1:

[DVCsince02]

Is it too late to rescind this?

Um, I'm sure the answer is no, it's not too late. You okay my friend?

[jeanigor]

Um, I'm sure the answer is no, it's not too late. You okay my friend?

I sent you a PM.

And we are back on track, (taking the tortise path as opposed to the hare) to Chicago. If its full, we understand and will just meet you all for lunch and still have a good time!

[dpuck1998]

I sent you a PM.

And we are back on track, (taking the tortise path as opposed to the hare) to Chicago. If its full, we understand and will just meet you all for lunch and still have a good time!

Does that mean your back on the cruise?

[julezdisney]

We got a lot of snow this morning. About 2 inches? If we get any more overnight I don't think we'll be attending. It depends on what it's looking like at 6:30. We'll have to leave about 6:45.

[GabbyMom]

Anyone driving by Old Orchard between 3-7 Tomorrow can stop by and say Hi to me at the Disney Store there

[aaronmckie]

Glad to see you are coming, Todd :)

Just to remind everyone, bring your pins if you are into trading, as they will have quite a few available to trade!

[Geef]

"I'm too excited to sleeeep!":goodvibes

[jen3003]

"I'm too excited to sleeeep!":goodvibes


I am too! I can't believe the big day is almost here! LOL

Just think 12.5 hours from now it will be nothing but pure Disney Fun!!!

See you all tomorrrow!

:woohoo: :yay: :banana: :woohoo: :yay: :banana:

[Bunchkin]

Well, another one bites the dust.


We will have to back out. I sprained my ankle and strained the arch of my foot 2 days ago when I fell at home and it is still not totally on the mend. So no mall walking for me tomorrow.

Should I mention I was talking on my cell phone with a fellow DISer when I fell?? :laughing: You know who you are!!! ;) pirate:

[geffric]

o Bunchy I hope you are okay or mending. i am sorry that you won't be at the meet. :grouphug: hope things improve for you.

[maiziezoe]

This mantra has been playing in my head all day long...

Must. Charge. Camera.

[Laurabearz]

This mantra has been playing in my head all day long...

Must. Charge. Camera.

Heh.. I broke our camera in DHS in October!!!!

I am off to bed, so I can be fresh as a daisy tomorrow :lmao:

See you all bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow morning!! Going to be a cold one!!

[CarolAnnC]

Yikes Bunchi! Hope you feel better soon - that can be sooo painful. Looking forward to seeing folks tomorrow! I agree, going to be a wee bit chilly!

[Laurabearz]

Where should I park?!?

This a question that has been posed...
Here is the responce from the "Doorway to Dreams" team...


"Your best parking would be the upper level garage deck between Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor. There is a mall entrance there that puts you right next to Doorway.
You could also use the lower level of that same garage and the elevators & escalators are right there as well."

Thought I would bump this parking reminder :-)

[WDWLVR]

Thanks to Janet & Todd for a great DIS meet. Sorry i couldn't stay around for lunch. Hope you all had fun there.

Thanks too to all the castmembers at Doorway to Dreams for a great morning.

[DBlackwell]

Todd, Janet, DVC CM's...

Thanks all for planning this event this morning. It was a lot of fun. Really appreciated talking with you and all the other DVC veterans there. We joined today and are now ready to call BLT "home".

Kids had a great time too. Looking forward to the next "meet" in Woodfield. Maybe the BLT studio will be ready then.

Can't wait for Spring Break, to go "home" to SSR! :banana:

Thanks again!

[wltdsnyfan]

Thanks to everyone who played a part in organizing today’s meet. It was great.:thumbsup2

flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Todd, Janet, DVC CM's...

Thanks all for planning this event this morning. It was a lot of fun. Really appreciated talking with you and all the other DVC veterans there. We joined today and are now ready to call BLT "home".

Kids had a great time too. Looking forward to the next "meet" in Woodfield. Maybe the BLT studio will be ready then.

Can't wait for Spring Break, to go "home" to SSR! :banana:

Thanks again!

WELCOME HOME! I hope you enjoy your DVC as much as we have ours!

[CarolAnnC]

Todd, Janet, DVC CM's...

Thanks all for planning this event this morning. It was a lot of fun. Really appreciated talking with you and all the other DVC veterans there. We joined today and are now ready to call BLT "home".

Kids had a great time too. Looking forward to the next "meet" in Woodfield. Maybe the BLT studio will be ready then.

Can't wait for Spring Break, to go "home" to SSR! :banana:

Thanks again!

Welcome Home! My husband was sitting next to you today! Congratulations again...

We had a fabulous meet! Thank you to all who were involved in the preparation especially Geef - and he gave a great solo of the Christmas tune too! LOL!

We headed into the mall afterwards and John bought me some H20 products..we intended to head to lunch, but I have just sooo much work to do home here today, well we decided we needed to get back home.

Did anyone else purchase or add on points today?

[julezdisney]

Missed the meet this morning. I just couldn't make that drive in this cold- I'm so useless in the winter. For 9 I might've been able to swing it but having to get up before 7 on a Sunday was just too unbearable for words.

DD was disapointed too. Keep us informed for the next one though!

[Laurabearz]

Todd, Janet, DVC CM's...

Thanks all for planning this event this morning. It was a lot of fun. Really appreciated talking with you and all the other DVC veterans there. We joined today and are now ready to call BLT "home".

Kids had a great time too. Looking forward to the next "meet" in Woodfield. Maybe the BLT studio will be ready then.

Can't wait for Spring Break, to go "home" to SSR! :banana:

Thanks again!

:::Waves:::: It was great to meet you and your kids, they are so sweet!! And wootness on the unmentionalable!!! :woohoo:

[HERSEY]

Sorry we didn't make it. I woke with a cold and just couldn't get myself moving.

Sorry to miss you all.

[CarolAnnC]

Here's a mini report on This Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2028016)

[Dan Murphy]

Another fun Chicago meet. Nice meeting DVC and Podcast folks, though I am neither. :) Thanks, Todd and Janet, very well planned, enjoyable. And thanks to the DVC D to D folks, they were super.

Here are a few pictures from the meet.........

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[julezdisney]

I'm sad facing over here. So sorry I missed it!

[TyRy]

It was a wonderful time and it was great fun meeting people. A special thanks to Geef for letting me know about it! I met so many people that I still can't remember everyone's name, and I'm glad we had the name tags while we were there!:lmao:

[maiziezoe]

We had a great time this morning! Thanks so much to everyone who planned this event! I am looking forward to the next one!

We haven't bought points yet, but my hubby seems interested.... after the holidays. :banana:

[America]

:woohoo: :thumbsup2
It was a great morning! Thank you, Todd for all of your hard work.

[jen3003]

Todd, Janet and to all the Doorway Cast Members Thank You for a wonderful time!!! Your planning once again went off with a hitch!!!

Can't wait for the next one!!!

:thumbsup2 :worship: :thumbsup2

[SamIAm21]

Sorry I could not attend, but with losing my job this past week, I wasn't really in the mood and it was better that I didn't put myself in a "retail" mall type establishment! ;)

[BriarRosie]

Sorry I could not attend, but with losing my job this past week, I wasn't really in the mood and it was better that I didn't put myself in a "retail" mall type establishment! ;)

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about your job. :hug:

I had a great time at the meet and lunch. Todd's daughter was cracking me up by being a Junior Server in Training. She was most solicitous with the straws and menus. :laughing:

Thanks Todd and Janet! And Laura...you're a ham and you know it. ;)

[Laurabearz]

I can niether confirm nor deny anything. :rolleyes1

[mnra]

It was great meeting so many people and the first time at doorway to dreams. Thank you Todd and Janet for putting this altogether.

[PrincessMonkey]

First DIS meet, and yes, we enjoyed it! Thanks for welcoming "Dr. Dave" and I to the group yesterday!

The DVC staff at "Doorway to Dreams" were very friendly, informative and generous with their time. I thought their presentation was professional, low-key and had just the right amount of breaks in it, including giveaways. No one was condescending toward us for being "Disney freaks" as I had feared; instead we were received with support and positive recognition for posting our views on this larger Disney community.

We enjoyed talking to Vicky , who is with the DVC, while the group tours were underway. Did anyone notice the Swarovski Mickey face on her black furry wrap? The pin was about an 1" tall. It was classy and just adorable... I am going to look for one the next time I'm at the parks.

The new Bay Lake Tower model is really beautiful. We would like to see the new BLT Studio model when it opens next week. Of everything in the current BLT model, we LOVE the bench that can seat the entire family in the kitchen; who would ask for a chair when they could sprawl comfortably on a bench? :D Some of the Bay Lake furniture and decor resembles the more modern style of items in our own home! It's clear that this tower, like the gorgeous villas for AKL, will be a wonderful addition to the Contemporary resort. We will be visiting the DVC store again to follow-up on our meeting.

It was fun to see the prizes given away to DISboarders: congratulations to all of you who won! The DVC CM had some fun gifts (like travel blankets and travel mugs) for winners, which he pulled out of the cabinet under the flat-screen TV. Magic!

It felt like we all won something, didn't it? My fiance and I wore our lanyards to the meet, and the DVC CMs gave each family a few pins to take home, whether DIS members had a lanyard or not... that was one of my favorite parts of the event.

Also, a big thanks to Geef for taking the initiative to encourage Disney-related stores (my favorite of the bunch was Lego) to donate gifts to our meet -- just brilliant! That aforementioned soap really does smell like the "Burning of Rome" scene from Spaceship Earth. Most of us could smell it around the room before it was even unwrapped.

Overall, Geef and Janet did a great job putting this event together.

In the DVC take-home goodie bag, there was a Geef-inspired coupon for an additional 25% off at the Disney Store. This was a strong incentive because The Disney Store was offering a 50% off sale on many of its items already. :teacher: Not surprisingly, The Disney Store was filled with DISboarders after our DVC event; you couldn't walk more than 20 steps without running into another member. The staff at TDS also asked a few of us about the DISmeet and if we were DVC members yet; it was neat that they acknowledged where we had been all morning.

We almost didn't go to the DIS lunch since the commute back home was rather short, but we are SO GLAD that we did! For those of you who didn't attend, the food was great, as always. I was just at Uno's last week with my friends, but I didn't mind returning for the flatbread pizza and fries. (A little quirky but I order fries with almost everything.)

Our other favorite part of the meet was having a chance to sit down with some of you at Uno's. We really enjoyed these more personal conversations, and it feels good to know that there are others who understand and appreciate our love for Disney. I look forward to finding you all on DISboards, listening to the podcast more regularly (as advised), and we hope to see you again. We walked away with some excellent Disney, DVC and tax law tips. :cheer2:

:grouphug:
Thanks for the laughs, and we'll see you at a future meet -- Dr. Dave and PrincessMonkey

[mnra]

Hi it was great meeting you princessmonkey and dr dave and hope those tips helped you guys. Yes my girlfriend noticed the pin right away and asked her where she found it and said next time we go she will have to look for one. We currently are thinking about mid to late Feb to take advantage of the Celebration day.

[A.Mickey]

First DIS meet, and yes, we enjoyed it! Thanks for welcoming "Dr. Dave" and I to the group yesterday!
:grouphug:
Thanks for the laughs, and we'll see you at a future meet -- Dr. Dave and PrincessMonkey

Hi it was great meeting you princessmonkey and dr dave and hope those tips helped you guys. Yes my girlfriend noticed the pin right away and asked her where she found it and said next time we go she will have to look for one. We currently are thinking about mid to late Feb to take advantage of the Celebration day.

:yay: Hi guys!! :hug: Thanks for the great conversation and laughs over lunch yesterday. Always good to get a disney fix! :mickeyjum Did Dr. Dave crunch the numbers for the DVC yet? :teacher: We are seriously thinking about joining DVC now.....:rolleyes1

[mnra]

HI A mickey yes it was a good time on sunday and we are still up in the air about the podcast cruise but we are seriously considering it. Have you thought about which place you would like to purchase at. Hope our conversation helped and I am sure you would enjoy it for many years.

[jeanigor]

I would like to thank everyone for making our first DIS meet super enjoyable, too!!:grouphug:

It was well worth the drive. Hopefully, next time won't include a snow squall. :goodvibes

I do wish we would have been able to make it to lunch as planned, but Crea:dog: & Pepin:dog: made that not possible.

We were impressed by the Doorway to Dreams store. I don't know why, because when Disney does something, they usually do it right.:thumbsup2

It was a pleasure meeting y'all and can't wait to see some of you on the podcast cruise!

[aaronmckie]

HI A mickey yes it was a good time on sunday and we are still up in the air about the podcast cruise but we are seriously considering it. Have you thought about which place you would like to purchase at. Hope our conversation helped and I am sure you would enjoy it for many years.

We are only looking at AKV or BLT... with the edge going to AKV (I love it there, and it's cheaper). We are also looking at the resale market (the PodSquad approved one, of course) and may go that route if financing is better. We just aren't sure right now, but all signs are pointing to a big, hearty "Welcome Home" in our near future :goodvibes
To repeat what my wife already said; I really enjoyed the lunch as well, and we hope you can make it on the cruise!

I would like to thank everyone for making our first DIS meet super enjoyable, too!!:grouphug:

It was well worth the drive. Hopefully, next time won't include a snow squall. :goodvibes

I do wish we would have been able to make it to lunch as planned, but Crea:dog: & Pepin:dog: made that not possible.

We were impressed by the Doorway to Dreams store. I don't know why, because when Disney does something, they usually do it right.:thumbsup2

It was a pleasure meeting y'all and can't wait to see some of you on the podcast cruise!

It's a shame we didn't get to talk more... sorry about Derek whisking us away like that! Next time you are in Chicago, let us know!

[dpuck1998]

It's a shame we didn't get to talk more... sorry about Derek whisking us away like that! Next time you are in Chicago, let us know!

Derek is awesome isn't he! He was our guide when we were there! He took great care of us.

[geffric]

HI.. I was a great meet.. thanks to Geef and Janet for putting it together.. I just love the way that DVC does a presentation..:thumbsup2 low keyed but very informative..

I am sorry that I couldn't make lunch but DS#2 had just told me that the band practice was at our house at noon. so i needed to clean up and prepare.. This won't hapen next time..

Thanks again

[jeanigor]

It's a shame we didn't get to talk more... sorry about Derek whisking us away like that! Next time you are in Chicago, let us know!

Chicago was fun, at least what we saw of it. I would love to come back and actually see some of the city. Ride the train thing in between the freeway..Visit Michigan Ave...the Sears tower. I guess 22 hours in the area just isn't enough!:rotfl: :rotfl:

[Laurabearz]

So I was going through all the little goodies I got at the member meet and low and behold in the bottom of my bag.... Are all the info cards everyone had filled out!!! :scared1: :scared1:

I suppose I should call DWTD :rotfl:

[tiggerbell]

Chicago was fun, at least what we saw of it. I would love to come back and actually see some of the city. Ride the train thing in between the freeway..Visit Michigan Ave...the Sears tower. I guess 22 hours in the area just isn't enough!:rotfl: :rotfl:

I actually worked in the Sears Tower for 12 years... 22 hours would have been just fine!

[Geef]

Hey TiggerBell,

Welcome back... I have pictures... but I can't seem to get them loaded. I will try again this weekend.

Jack's nightime moonlight persona was with us!

[roseprincess]

Hi all-
Sorry it took me awhile to post, been busy.
It was nice to be at the Dismeet last Sunday:cool1:
Got to meet some new DISers and chat with some that I have known before.
(Geffric and Dan Murphy).
I didn't stay for the lunch part, just the Doorway to Dreams part.

Geef and everyone that planned this Dismeet, thanks! :woohoo: