Who's going to WDW and Mousefest from Dec 11-15? Possible DISMEET?

[3guysandagal]

Thought I would throw this out there.

Who's going down to the world for Mousefest this year?

Dec. 11-15 2008

http://www.mousefest.org/default.asp

DW and I and the boys are going from Dec 11-18 and will be doing a few Dismeets, the Drink Around the World meet in Epcot on the 12th, the DisUnplugged/Disboards/Dreams Unlimited Toy Story Mania Meet and ride on the 13th from 9:30pm to 12:30pm, and the Epcot tree lighting (sort of) meet with the podcast team on the 14th.

WOOHOO!! :banana: :cool1:

Anyone else going down??

[nicolem05]

We will be there from Dec.4-17 all the way from B.C! Our second trip this year. I have never heard of mousefest.. I am so sad! have a great time!

[BitsnBearsMom]

We'll be there from the 13 to 16th but not for this.... just for our surprise Christmas gift for the boys. 16 days left.... can't wait!!

[boundfordisney]

we will be there from the 6 to the 16th staying at the caribbean beach and will hopefully get to meet up with some fellow disers, we are going to mvmcp on the 11th and the candlelight proc. on the 14th:cool1:

[Ourtoystory]

We are also there Dec 13-16th! Just popping down to show my boys the Christmas decorations and fill up on some Disney holiday spirit!

[networktek]

me and my wife will be down there on dec 12-28 celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary but not for mousefest

[3guysandagal]

I was hoping to get a Canadian Dismeet worked out for the time we will be there. Looks like sometime between the 13th and the 16th would be the best. Personally, we will be in DHS on the 13th, Epcot on the 14th, and the 15th and 16th are still up in the air.
Anyone interested in a meet??
Anyone have any ideas??

[nicolem05]

We are in Epcot on the 14th. We love running into fellow Canadians in the world. I can usually spot my fellow Canadians a mile away since we are the only ones dressed for summer! LOL We would be in for Canadian dis meet!

[3guysandagal]

We are in Epcot on the 14th. We love running into fellow Canadians in the world. I can usually spot my fellow Canadians a mile away since we are the only ones dressed for summer! LOL We would be in for Canadian dis meet!

Thats great Nicolem05!
Anyone else?
There is a Dismeet in Epcot on the 14th at the Christmas tree in World Showcase at dusk (will figure the time out later) with the podcast team as I mentioned above, so that may be a good start, but if not, maybe we can work something out earlier in the day.
Will get a general consensus as more (if any more) people are interested.

I will probably update the first post as time goes by, I have already edited the title.

This will be my (our) first year of Dismeets....:dance3:

[cdnmickeylover]

Well we will see you at the Toy Story Mania Meet. :goodvibes

We are also going to try to make the tree lighting at Epcot -- we are seeing the 5pm showing of the CP so we'll see how that goes.

We are there from Dec 13th - 17th.

We probably won't be hard to miss as we will have my mom in a scooter and my niece (8) and my nephews (6 and 4) with us.

Can't wait.

Fiona

[3guysandagal]

Well we will see you at the Toy Story Mania Meet. :goodvibes

We are also going to try to make the tree lighting at Epcot -- we are seeing the 5pm showing of the CP so we'll see how that goes.

We are there from Dec 13th - 17th.

We probably won't be hard to miss as we will have my mom in a scooter and my niece (8) and my nephews (6 and 4) with us.

Can't wait.

Fiona

Howdy neighbour!!

See you there!

[PBX1]

Thought I would throw this out there.

Who's going down to the world for Mousefest this year?

Dec. 11-15 2008

http://www.mousefest.org/default.asp

DW and I and the boys are going from Dec 11-18 and will be doing a few Dismeets, the Drink Around the World meet in Epcot on the 12th, the DisUnplugged/Disboards/Dreams Unlimited Toy Story Mania Meet and ride on the 13th from 9:30pm to 12:30pm, and the Epcot tree lighting (sort of) meet with the podcast team on the 14th.

WOOHOO!! :banana: :cool1:

Anyone else going down??

We are there from the 13th to the 19th and we got in on the Mousefest!! :banana: :banana: The continual refreshing of the screen to get the Mousefest invite before their server crashed paid off! :yay:

[3guysandagal]

We are there from the 13th to the 19th and we got in on the Mousefest!! :banana: :banana: The continual refreshing of the screen to get the Mousefest invite before their server crashed paid off! :yay:

Was that the Mousefest sign up or the TSM meet sign up?

The TSM meet sign up was filled in 2 minutes :scared1:
I got on it but DW and kids were waitlisted.
Thank you podcast team for working everything out in the end!!


:disrocks:

[BitsnBearsMom]

Our plans....... We are doing arrival on the 13th at about 2pm with resort touring and DTD in the afternoon/evening. character brekie to celebrate the almost 9yo's bday at Beach club on the 14th in the am with more resort touring and MCMCP at 4pm. Epcot on the 15th - hoping to do the candle light processional. Golf in the morning of the 16th then who knows what.... flight leaves MCO at 7pm.

We only have a 1 day park hopper and the cmas party tickets - not doing a whole lot of park time!! Getting the boys (14yo and almost 9yo) new roots hoodies for the trip so I'm sure you won't be able to miss us!!

[cdnmickeylover]

Are you flying from Buffalo? We are flying down on the 13th so I figure by the time we get to the Toy Story Mania party we are going to be tired. Our flight leaves at 7:45am and we get in at around 11:45am (we change planes in Baltimore).

2 weeks and one day of work left. :goodvibes

[BitsnBearsMom]

We are flying from Buffalo - We got a great deal of $109 return all taxes in for Southwest which is the only reason we are actually getting to go. We fly out at 9:30am and land at 12:15 direct flight! First time with Southwest so I'm hoping it's as easy as everyone says it is!!

[tigger2on]

was that a DING deal???

[cdnmickeylover]

You'll love Southwest (hopefully!). We haven't flown anyone else from Buffalo and have never had a problem. We actually got the fly from Buffalo for half price so we got $36 flights -- the only problem being that going down we have to connect in Baltimore - we could have gone nonstop for $53 and in retrospect we probably should have but couldn't resist $36 each way. We have a nonstop flight coming home though.

Can't wait.

[3guysandagal]

Are you flying from Buffalo? We are flying down on the 13th so I figure by the time we get to the Toy Story Mania party we are going to be tired. Our flight leaves at 7:45am and we get in at around 11:45am (we change planes in Baltimore).

2 weeks and one day of work left. :goodvibes

We are flying out of Pearson on the 11th, Air Canada, Non stop.

It was a last minute decision, and I'm not into driving to Buffalo.
Too many weather factors.
As it is we get a room at the airport hotels for the night and shuttle to the airport, and parking is included for the week.
Arrive MCO @ 1pm.

Oh yeah....

We paid a lot more than $109...

[BitsnBearsMom]

was that a DING deal???

No - dh recieved an email with great prices - played around with some dates and found $36 each way non stop - helps that our dates were flexible.

2 WEEKS TOMORROW :dance3: :cool1: :cheer2: :santa: Can't wait!!!

[DonnaBoo]

We are flying out of Pearson on the 11th, Air Canada, Non stop.

It was a last minute decision, and I'm not into driving to Buffalo.
Too many weather factors.
As it is we get a room at the airport hotels for the night and shuttle to the airport, and parking is included for the week.
Arrive MCO @ 1pm.

Oh yeah....

We paid a lot more than $109...

We paid a lot more than 109 as well. We leave tomorrow:banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay:
It was worth every penny.

[TashaRVT]

Well we will see you at the Toy Story Mania Meet. :goodvibes

We are there from Dec 13th - 17th.


Hi Fiona! What a weird coincidence - we're there for the same dates! And we'll be there for the Toy Story Mania thing on Saturday night! I can't wait to get away from everything up here...

WDW will do me good! Where are you staying?

[cdnmickeylover]

That's funny. :goodvibes

Hope things are going well for you.

We are staying at All Star Sports - actually couldn't get any rooms anywhere else since we booked so late. Where are you staying?

Hope to see you Saturday night! Since we fly out early Saturday morning I'm really hoping we aren't the ones with the kids having a meltdown! We are taking my niece (8) and two nephews (6 and 4). My Mom is going also so we have 3 kids and 3 adults.

Fiona

[disney1008]

Would love to meet up with some fellow Canadians. We will be in Disney Dec.13th - 20th. Heading to MVMCP on the 16th.:santa:

We did not sign up for Mousefest so I think we may be avoiding certain parks/areas on certain days as I know this group is big.

Personal plans right now include Epcot evening of the 13th, Hollywood Studios on the 14th, Epcot probably on the 15th and of course Magic Kingdom on the 16th.

Let me know if we can work something out with anyone??? :thumbsup2

Forgot to mention we will be staying at the BCV.

Sabrina

[TashaRVT]

We are staying at All Star Sports - actually couldn't get any rooms anywhere else since we booked so late. Where are you staying?

Hope to see you Saturday night! Since we fly out early Saturday morning I'm really hoping we aren't the ones with the kids having a meltdown! We are taking my niece (8) and two nephews (6 and 4). My Mom is going also so we have 3 kids and 3 adults.

Fiona

Fiona - We'll be staying at CBR (never stayed there before - have you??); but really, it doesn't much matter WHERE you stay, you're hardly ever in your room, right?!

I think it's really great that you're taking down you niece and nephews - they're lucky to have a loving (and might I add brave) aunt, uncle and nana! Maybe we'll catch you at Mousefest! Hopefully we'll actually get to ride Toy Story!!

[cdnmickeylover]

Tasha - we've have actually stayed at CBR and really liked it. Actually over the years we've stayed at all of the moderates and all of the values. CBR was actually the first onsite resort that I stayed at so for me it's kinda special. We like staying in Jamaica which is just over the bridge from Port Royale where the food court is.

Really looking forward to this trip even though it's short.

We've never actually taken the kids away so it should be interesting although they are excited. We'll ride Toy Story hopefully as that's what the kids are looking forward to.

Fiona

[3guysandagal]

I dont think we will have much trouble riding TSM at the meet.
I read on another thread that TSM moves about 120 people every 4.5 mins, so with only 500 people, that means we should get on every 19 mins if everybody is riding and no one shmoozing with the team or eating.

[cdnmickeylover]

I'm not really worried about being able to ride TSM - I'm more worried about having tired kids. :goodvibes

We are hoping to get into our room early enough so that we can convince them to have a little nap.

[PBX1]

I dont think we will have much trouble riding TSM at the meet.
I read on another thread that TSM moves about 120 people every 4.5 mins, so with only 500 people, that means we should get on every 19 mins if everybody is riding and no one shmoozing with the team or eating.

Is it only 500 people that are going to be at this event?! It is going to be weird being in a Disney park with only 500 people! :cool1:

[TashaRVT]

Hi Fiona - it's good to hear that you enjoyed CBR! Last year we went concierge at AKL (we figured it would be a trip of a lifetime, the kids' first time there, my first time back since I was 10 - we planned it since before DD8 was born!), but I fell in love, and badgered DH until he agreed to go back this winter!

It's a whole different feel with kids - you'll love it! I think it makes you want to just sort of let loose and act like you're a kid, too. Sort of like Christmas with kids, it makes you see it through their eyes!

[3guysandagal]

Is it only 500 people that are going to be at this event?! It is going to be weird being in a Disney park with only 500 people! :cool1:


I believe it was the last podcast or the one before that someone said a little more than 500.

This is going to be so great!!

[glenpreece]

HI All!! I too wil be down from the 13th til the 19th and would love to meet some fellow Canadians. I get in at about 10am on the 13th and was going to head over to MK for some shopping and then Epcot for christmas stuff. So if there ends up being a meet I'd love to join in!!!

[cdnmickeylover]

Hi Fiona - it's good to hear that you enjoyed CBR! Last year we went concierge at AKL (we figured it would be a trip of a lifetime, the kids' first time there, my first time back since I was 10 - we planned it since before DD8 was born!), but I fell in love, and badgered DH until he agreed to go back this winter!

It's a whole different feel with kids - you'll love it! I think it makes you want to just sort of let loose and act like you're a kid, too. Sort of like Christmas with kids, it makes you see it through their eyes!

We've actually stayed at AKL for one night and would love to go back and stay for longer next time.

I was actually there a lot of times when my DS was little (we went every year from the time he was 2 til he was 14 and then he wouldn't go back again til he was 21 last year!). It's been while since I've gone with little kids so I'm looking forward to that part. Just hoping that they don't get too homesick.

Is it time yet?????

Fiona

[boundfordisney]

we will try and make the tree lighting at epcot, have dinner res, at chef de france at 4 10 does anyone know what approx, time the lighting begins? will be great to see and meet up with fellow canadian disers:banana:

[3guysandagal]

we will try and make the tree lighting at epcot, have dinner res, at chef de france at 4 10 does anyone know what approx, time the lighting begins? will be great to see and meet up with fellow canadian disers:banana:

I believe around 5:45.
If you are doing the Candlelight Proccessional I would imagine you will be going to the 6:45 show as the 5pm might be a little tight with your 4:10 Chefs ressie.

It looks like most will be in Epcot on the 14th so that may be a good day for a meet, although I realize not all people on this thread will be able to make it.
The 13th in DHS may be a good one also, or both!

So lets start with the 14th in Epcot.
How does 2 or 3pm sound?
Maybe earlier if BitsnBears wants to walk over after their BC breaky ressie.
If that would be OK, we just need a meeting spot.

Just to check, in Epcot on the 14th will be...

3guys & Katscradle (DW)
NicoleM05
boundfordisney
cdnmickeylover
BitsnBearsMom? (BC in am)
glenpreece

Unknown for that day...

PBX1
TashaRVT


Disney1008, maybe we can meet up on the 15th-17th somewhere.

Any others interested?

[glenpreece]

I believe around 5:45.
If you are doing the Candlelight Proccessional I would imagine you will be going to the 6:45 show as the 5pm might be a little tight with your 4:10 Chefs ressie.

It looks like most will be in Epcot on the 14th so that may be a good day for a meet, although I realize not all people on this thread will be able to make it.
The 13th in DHS may be a good one also, or both!

So lets start with the 14th in Epcot.
How does 2 or 3pm sound?
Maybe earlier if Bits and Bears wants to walk over after their BC breaky ressie.
If that would be OK, we just need a meeting spot.

Just to check, in Epcot on the 14th will be...

3guys & Katscradle (DW)
NicoleM05
boundfordisney
cdnmickeylover
Bits and Bears Mom? (BC in am)

Unknown for that day...

PBX1
TashaRVT
glenpreece

Disney1008, maybe we can meet up on the 15th-17th somewhere.

Any others interested?
I am up for a meet in Epcot on the 14th!!!! No prob that day!!

[3guysandagal]

We paid a lot more than 109 as well. We leave tomorrow:banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay:
It was worth every penny.


CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARRIAGE TODAY DONNA AND MOE!!!

[3guysandagal]

I am up for a meet in Epcot on the 14th!!!! No prob that day!!


I will add you to the list of "knowns".

[cdnmickeylover]

We will be in Epcot that day as we are going to try to make the tree lighting. We have dining reservations at Japan for lunch around 2:15pm for the Candlelight Processional at 5pm. Anytime other than that would be ok for us.

Fiona

[boundfordisney]

2 or 3 pm sounds good to me where will we meet? we leave tommorrow at noon to head for buffalo stay overnight then Saturday fly out at 7 am hope it nice and warm down there!:yay:

[3guysandagal]

Well since cdnmickeylover has ressies at 2:15, how about 1pm - 1:30pm at the fountain in front of France?
That way they can just jump over to Japan at 2.
This gives easy access to BitsAndBearsMom from the International Gateway from their BC breaky if they wish.
from that point we can decide if we want to hit some food stuff or head back to Future World for a ride, or just part ways and be on our way.

[glenpreece]

Well since cdnmickeylover has ressies at 2:15, how about 1pm - 1:30pm at the fountain in front of France?
That way they can just jump over to Japan at 2.
This gives easy access to BitsAndBearsMom from the International Gateway from their BC breaky if they wish.
from that point we can decide if we want to hit some food stuff or head back to Future World for a ride, or just part ways and be on our way.
Yeah I was gonna say what do we do at a "meet" since I've never been able to make one.

[3guysandagal]

This year will be our first DisMeet's as well, so I'm just flying by the seat of my pants here.
A lot of meets hit a ride or two, others just tour the park and talk.
I'm open to suggestions.
How about we all grab Soarin fastpasses earlier on, or something?
I could also PM my cell # for interpark communications if anyone wishes.

[glenpreece]

This year will be our first DisMeet's as well, so I'm just flying by the seat of my pants here.
A lot of meets hit a ride or two, others just tour the park and talk.
I'm open to suggestions.
How about we all grab Soarin fastpasses earlier on, or something?
I could also PM my cell # for interpark communications if anyone wishes.
cool with me, this trip is all about characters for me and lots and lots of pics!!!

[3guysandagal]

Ever since discovering the Dis after last years trip, I've gotten the "take pictures of things other than the kids" bug as well!!
Have you seen the "Picture of the day" thread??
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1900670

[cdnmickeylover]

Well since cdnmickeylover has ressies at 2:15, how about 1pm - 1:30pm at the fountain in front of France?
That way they can just jump over to Japan at 2.
This gives easy access to BitsAndBearsMom from the International Gateway from their BC breaky if they wish.
from that point we can decide if we want to hit some food stuff or head back to Future World for a ride, or just part ways and be on our way.

This timing works for us. We can always grab something at the bakery at France. The kids we're travelling with are my niece and nephews so spoiling them is ok. :rotfl:

Fiona

[boundfordisney]

count us in see you all soon ! :cool1:

[3guysandagal]

So France at 1-1:30 on Sunday it is then.
I also want to add that there is a Dismeet on Sat at DHS for a ToT ride before closing and then the TSM meet after hours.
A bunch of Disers I have met during the CMO contest are all getting together then as well.
No time yet or exact location, but that should be avail shortly as some are leaving tomorrow and we need to get it sorted out.

[disney1008]

Just wanted to mention that we are definitely going to try and meet up also. We have Sci-fi ressies at 3pm but if the plan is to meet between 1-1:30 at France that should be doable for us. We can at least come by to say hello before heading over to Hollywood Studios. Looking forward to it.:)

Sabrina

[BitsnBearsMom]

We can't..... we only have a 1 day park hopper and are using it for Epcot on the 15th as we have MVMCP on the 14th. :sad1: No AP this time!!

[kesharn81]

:idea: :teacher: :dance3: :headache: :hug: :scared1:

thanks for the info - useful thread...

this seems useful information...thanks for sharing...
:banana: :cloud9: :woohoo: :sick: :dance3:
:santa: :yay:

[3guysandagal]

We can't..... we only have a 1 day park hopper and are using it for Epcot on the 15th as we have MVMCP on the 14th. :sad1: No AP this time!!

Thats too bad BnB!
Maybe next time we can meet!
3 days and counting til we leave.
The excitement builds.....

[BitsnBearsMom]

Hope everyone has a good time meeting. Sad that we can't but oh well......5 more sleeps :dance3: :cheer2: :banana:

[PBX1]

So France at 1-1:30 on Sunday it is then.
I also want to add that there is a Dismeet on Sat at DHS for a ToT ride before closing and then the TSM meet after hours.
A bunch of Disers I have met during the CMO contest are all getting together then as well.
No time yet or exact location, but that should be avail shortly as some are leaving tomorrow and we need to get it sorted out.

We'll try and meet up with everyone there but I know that is our "busy" day. How will we recognize the group?

[3guysandagal]

We'll try and meet up with everyone there but I know that is our "busy" day. How will we recognize the group?

Well as for us (me, DW, DS11 and DS5), Dis Unplugged shirts on all.

[cdnmickeylover]

We should be easy to spot. My mom will be in a scooter and we will have 3 blond kids with us -- 8, 6 and 4. We will have mousefest lanyards on.

Can't wait esp. as I sit looking out my office window at the snow!

Fiona

[glenpreece]

See Everybody Sunday!!!!!

[3guysandagal]

Thought I would bump this back up to say that it was great meeting everyone, even if it was just briefly.
Hope everyone had a great trip and all went well.
Mousefest was great and the TSM meet was FANTASTIC!!!
Everyone from the podcast crew is super nice and 3 hours of walk-on TSM can really give you a sore arm!!
I even had a mention from Corey on last weeks podcast (right near the end) as him and I rode it 3 or 4 times together! :cool1:
Hope everyone got home safe and sound, we got in just before the storms.

Now to plan our next trip......
The Podcast cruise in May is looking good right about now.
Have to use up 160 SSR developer points before Oct 09...
After a year of # crunching we finally took the plunge into DVC at BLT!!!

[cdnmickeylover]

It was great meeting everyone. Maybe by May I'll have my voice back. :goodvibes Still have the cold and now Jim is sick too. :headache:

We got home safe and sound.

Hope to see you again in May.

Fiona