Non-MouseFest DIS Meet 2009 - Who's going?

[OKW Lover]

OK, So the dust hasn't settled on this year's festivities yet.

But based on the amount of fun we had this year, I'm already planning on attending again in 2009. The "land" portion of Mousefest starts on 12/10/09. Val & I will be there - who else?

Updated list as of 2/14/09 pm
OKW Lover & OKW Lover 2
UrsurlasShadow
Annette_VA
ead79
ADP
BornTeach
JacksMom99
MouseSkywalker
DVCsince02
MandyMommy4
exwdwcm
WDWowner
TickledTink33
Cocowum & Launchpad11B
Tmli
SafetyMom
Minnie Lor
Nanb
Shellyminnie
TSWjan78
Dis2cruise
Chirurgeor
Tonya2426
rtobe
BriarRosie
kab407
jerseyPride
Katscradle & 3guysandagal
kymickeyfan717

[UrsulasShadow]

Can't say for sure, but I know I'm going to try my darnedest!

[Annette_VA]

Thanks to lucky #1 in the prizematron, I will be there!

[OKW Lover]

Thanks to lucky #1 in the prizematron, I will be there!

What did you win? I didn't listen to the PodCast yet.

[Annette_VA]

What did you win? I didn't listen to the PodCast yet.

Three days, 2 nights at the Swan/Dolphin:yay:

[ead79]

We're hoping to be there! Mousefest was a blast, and one of the things I decided I should do is spend more time on the podcast board. I mean, since I already listen every week, why not? :thumbsup2

[two-foxes]

With the new baby coming, we have our next trip planned in the fall of....I can't even say it....2010. I may have to talk DH into it though. I was bummed to have missed the great party this year, and now it looks like the podcast cruise is a bust (for good reason, though!) I have a year to talk him into it....

[ADP]

I'm planning on going next year. Not sure how many days and nights, but I will be there. :cool1:

[Bornteach]

I am hoping Jacksmom99 and I will be there will bells on (NO CASTS!!!)
:hippie:

[Mouse Skywalker]

I'm going to start saving now. I want to meet even more of you this year. Aaron, save a ride with me OK? I don't know what that ride would be, but save one for me.

[wishspirit]

2009 is still hard for me to do, i have a disertation to write and all.

However i am going to try my best for 2010! (Since its around my birthday, it would be the best time ever!)

[ADP]

I'm going to start saving now. I want to meet even more of you this year. Aaron, save a ride with me OK? I don't know what that ride would be, but save one for me.

You bet Dave...Tower, Coaster, Soarin.....Triple Mountain Whammy? Wham! Wham! Wham!

[wildfan1473]

I was planning on it in my head, until I returned from this Mousefest to a voicemail from my boss telling me I was laid off....:sad2:

Our family trip in October is almost already paid for, but I don't know if I can come up with the money for a 2nd trip.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Hopefully we can be there next year. I might even be living down that way if things work out.

[calypso*a*go-go]

I was planning on it in my head, until I returned from this Mousefest to a voicemail from my boss telling me I was laid off....:sad2:

Our family trip in October is almost already paid for, but I don't know if I can come up with the money for a 2nd trip.

So sorry Jennifer...I hope you find a new job soon. :hug:

[Mouse Skywalker]

I was planning on it in my head, until I returned from this Mousefest to a voicemail from my boss telling me I was laid off....:sad2:

Our family trip in October is almost already paid for, but I don't know if I can come up with the money for a 2nd trip.Oh Jennifer, that really stinks. I hope you find something soon.

[kimisabella]

I'd really love to go - DH already put in for that week as one of his weeks off next year, so hopefully things will work out!

[scarlett873]

Oh Jennifer...I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I'm hoping to make it next year as well! I won 2 nights at the AKL awhile back and would love to use it then! Gotta convince DH first though...he keeps telling me "one vacation at a time"...

I've never heard of anything more ridiculous!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[DVCsince02]

I'm planning on going.....solo!

[Annette_VA]

I'm planning on going.....solo!
:woohoo: :woohoo:

[chirurgeon]

I would love to go to Mousefest every year, but I don't think it is going to happen at this point. I was so fried after this trip. I just can't commando anymore. At least not at my present weight. And I have to adjust my mind set. I need to be alright with just doing the Mousefest stuff and not having it be a "Disney Trip." You know what I mean? I have to get this mind set for the cruise trip. And the budget is also a major factor. Maybe if I stay ... :scared1: ... at a value. Or even more astounding, off-site. I have never stayed off-site. The cruise trip will actually be my first non Disney hotel stay. Or maybe if we could get a good price at the Swan/Dolphin. HHHMMMM. Do we know anyone with a good relationship with these hotels? ;)

At this point, I think my next trip after the cruise is a solo 10 or 11 day trip in April 2010. I want nice weather, and I want to be able to swim. I'm thinking a split stay at the Beach Club and Animal Kingdom Lodge.

I really think the best area to stay for Mousefest is an Epcot area hotel. So easy to get to 2 sets of meets.

Only time will tell.

Kim

[scarlett873]

I would love to go to Mousefest every year, but I don't think it is going to happen at this point. I was so fried after this trip. I just can't commando anymore. At least not at my present weight. And I have to adjust my mind set. I need to be alright with just doing the Mousefest stuff and not having it be a "Disney Trip." You know what I mean? I have to get this mind set for the cruise trip. And the budget is also a major factor. Maybe if I stay ... :scared1: ... at a value. Or even more astounding, off-site. I have never stayed off-site. The cruise trip will actually be my first non Disney hotel stay. Or maybe if we could get a good price at the Swan/Dolphin. HHHMMMM. Do we know anyone with a good relationship with these hotels? ;)

At this point, I think my next trip after the cruise is a solo 10 or 11 day trip in April 2010. I want nice weather, and I want to be able to swim. I'm thinking a split stay at the Beach Club and Animal Kingdom Lodge.

I really think the best area to stay for Mousefest is an Epcot area hotel. So easy to get to 2 sets of meets.

Only time will tell.

Kim
Hi Kim!

That is what I did this trip. I did not look at it as a trip to WDW...I focused on MF meets, etc. I only hit two parks...MGM and Epcot. It was still exhausting, but it wasn't nearly as exhausting as rushing around from park to park and hitting everything along the way!

I stayed at the Dolphin and it was Fab! In fact, we're staying at the Dolphin pre-cruise as well. We got in on the special rate that they were offering for pre and/or post cruise stays for the podcast cruise...

I'm not allowed to start planning for MF 2009 just yet...must get through the podcast cruise first! :thumbsup2

[mandymommy4]

I will defiantly be there next year!

[exwdwcm]

we actually have a 10 day vacation at WL already booked starting 12/10/09. So we will be there for part of it at least!

[wdwowner]

I just made my ressies today with Tracy!!

Can't wait!:cool1:

[tickledtink33]

Three days, 2 nights at the Swan/Dolphin:yay:

:banana: CONGRATULATIONS ANNETTE!:banana:

[tickledtink33]

I will definitely be there. The DVC 11 month booking window will be opening in just a few weeks and I intend on making my reservation right away. I had already planned on attending Mousefest 2009. Having such a fabulous time this year cemented that decision.

[Madi100]

I would love to be there. DH has said I could bring the girls and go without him. But, having the kids along would take away from the fun of MF. DH doesn't think he can take off during that time. It would be lots of fun, though.

[DVCsince02]

Girls trip!

[Annette_VA]

Girls trip!

:thumbsup2

[ADP]

Girls trip!

Hey! :scared1: :laughing:

[cocowum]

Woo Hoo! We are going!!! :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cool1: :cool1:

Today Disney announced that they are offering free 5 day park hoppers to the Military. We were going to skip MF in 2009 because our AP's expire in Aug 09. We are not going to renew until Aug 2010. Now that they are offering free tickets, we'll use some of the DVC points we had planned on banking and it's practically a free trip! :teeth: Don't you just love Disney math.:teacher: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I am so excited! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[scarlett873]

Dang...wish I could get a practically free trip...then maybe I could count on going!!!

[cocowum]

Dang...wish I could get a practically free trip...then maybe I could count on going!!!

You can stay at AKV with us. :teeth: But you have to share the pull out with DD. :thumbsup2

[calypso*a*go-go]

Woo Hoo! We are going!!! :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cool1: :cool1:

Today Disney announced that they are offering free 5 day park hoppers to the Military. We were going to skip MF in 2009 because our AP's expire in Aug 09. We are not going to renew until Aug 2010. Now that they are offering free tickets, we'll use some of the DVC points we had planned on banking and it's practically a free trip! :teeth: Don't you just love Disney math.:teacher: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I am so excited! :banana: :banana: :banana:

That's fabulous Alicia!!! Hmmm, my AP expires in August as well -- I better go check it out. :thumbsup2

[Mouse Skywalker]

Very cool to you guys (Alicia and Paul). I'm going to start saving to go too.

[scarlett873]

You can stay at AKV with us. :teeth: But you have to share the pull out with DD. :thumbsup2
I'm quite the bed hog...i'm pretty sure she wouldn't appreciate that much..:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[DVCsince02]

Woo Hoo! We are going!!! :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cool1: :cool1:

Today Disney announced that they are offering free 5 day park hoppers to the Military. We were going to skip MF in 2009 because our AP's expire in Aug 09. We are not going to renew until Aug 2010. Now that they are offering free tickets, we'll use some of the DVC points we had planned on banking and it's practically a free trip! :teeth: Don't you just love Disney math.:teacher: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I am so excited! :banana: :banana: :banana:

How awesome!

Dang...wish I could get a practically free trip...then maybe I could count on going!!!

I thought you were going to use your AKL prize for MF '09?

[*NikkiBell*]

I'd love to go, but my teaching schedule just doesn't jive with it. :(

[*NikkiBell*]

Woo Hoo! We are going!!! :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cool1: :cool1:

Today Disney announced that they are offering free 5 day park hoppers to the Military. We were going to skip MF in 2009 because our AP's expire in Aug 09. We are not going to renew until Aug 2010. Now that they are offering free tickets, we'll use some of the DVC points we had planned on banking and it's practically a free trip! :teeth: Don't you just love Disney math.:teacher: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I am so excited! :banana: :banana: :banana:

I thought I read that they were not free, but $99? It could be my mistake... :confused3

[scarlett873]

How awesome!



I thought you were going to use your AKL prize for MF '09?Not sure yet. If my brother and his wife are unable to go on the cruise, DH and I may extend our trip by 2 nights and use it then. But if they do go, and depending on finances, we may use it in December instead! I have no idea...lol

[tmli]

After reading about all of the fun at this past Mousefest, DH and I have decided it is a must!!

We will be there for the land portion.

[DVCsince02]

I officially asked DH if I could go. He just looked at me like, why are you asking me?...LOL I can't wait! This will be my 3rd Disney trip in '09.

Now to decide if I should do DVC or Gaylord Palms.....hmmmmm.

[safetymom]

It will be great to see everyone again!!!

[cocowum]

I thought I read that they were not free, but $99? It could be my mistake... :confused3

Disney Math remember :teacher: ...:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Seriously though, DH's ticket is free and then we'd have to buy 2 $99 tickets. :goodvibes

[scarlett873]

I officially asked DH if I could go. He just looked at me like, why are you asking me?...LOL I can't wait! This will be my 3rd Disney trip in '09.

Now to decide if I should do DVC or Gaylord Palms.....hmmmmm.You goin' solo?

[chirurgeon]

I have been thinking (yes, I know, dangerous for any of us ;) ) I won 3 days 2 nights at the Swan Dolphin a while back and I was going to use that for a couple of night for the podcast cruise. BUUUTTTT, since we are getting such a good discount, I think I am going to just pay for the hotel for the podcast cruise and save the nights I won for Mousefest. That's half my stay. I already have park tickets on a left over non expiring park hopper. I am going to email Corey, just to make sure this isn't a problem.

Kim

[Minnie Lor]

I'll be there ~ solo too. Booked with Cathy at DUL.

[Minnie Lor]

Today Disney announced that they are offering free 5 day park hoppers to the Military.

I have a 6 day PH but may hold on to that & buy the $99+$25 5 day.

[SamSam]

I couldn't go this year and would love to go next year,but I'm torn between Mousefest Weekend or the 1/2 Marathon in January 2010. I couldn't do the Marathon this year either! I'm going to have to make a decision at some point because there's simply no way I can do both.

[DVCsince02]

You goin' solo?

Yep! He's staying back to watch the kiddies.

[Nanb]

Since I listen every week also guess I ought to work at talking:) Always enjoy everyone. I actually had this trip planned and had a sister back out and now I find out it is mousefest week also. Couldn't be better. Look forward to meeting everyone. Staying at AKL, I'll keep saving those pennies(ok dollars..)

I know it is far out of the way but I absolutely fell in love with it last year. I'll make it work.

Nan:yay:

[shellyminnie]

I should be there too!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

I think I'm going to go for the whole weekend - not just one day!!!

[OKW Lover]

Just wanted to remind those DVC'ers who are going to MF 2009 that we are inside the 11 month window.

[Launchpad11B]

Just wanted to remind those DVC'ers who are going to MF 2009 that we are inside the 11 month window.

All booked at AKV Jeff. 10 - 14 Dec WOOT WOOT!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[TSWJan78]

We are planning a girls weekend and I have it set for the weekend of Mousefest so if all goes as planned we will be there!!

[dis2cruise]

we will be there booked with our dvc pts already :cool1: we have never been to a mousefest or dw at christmas time can't wait!!

[OKW Lover]

I've added a list of attendees to the first post in this thread. Several have mentioned that they weren't sure yet, so I didn't put them on the list.

I'll update this periodically.

[chirurgeon]

Put me on the for sure list. Mousefest has become a must for me.

Kim

[Tonya2426]

Add me to the list!!!! I consider it an annual pilgrimage. :cool1:

[rtobe]

Count me in. Mouse Fest was so much fun. Probably only mega meet though, want to be in WDW for birthday which is later

[BriarRosie]

I was at MouseFest back when it was in its infancy stages, but I haven't been to one in 4 years.

That's all gonna change this year. I'll get to see a bunch of people I haven't seen in ages, so I'm excited. :)

Time for dancing bananas.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[UrsulasShadow]

Oh, go ahead and put me down for next year. You know I'll do just about anything to be there.

[SamSam]

Wish I could, but we're going Food and Wine Fest and then again for Marathon weekend in Jan. 2010.
:rotfl: If I win the lottery, I will definitely join the fun.

[OKW Lover]

Oh, go ahead and put me down for next year. You know I'll do just about anything to be there.

Somehow I knew that!

Can I suggest a good travel agent? :cool1:

[OKW Lover]

Wish I could, but we're going Food and Wine Fest and then again for Marathon weekend in Jan. 2010.
:rotfl: If I win the lottery, I will definitely join the fun.

Sorry to hear of that. We actually did something similar for the last one. We went in October for our regular Food & Wine visit and hadn't planned on going in December. But when we heard about the PodCast meet, it was just the excuse that we needed to go again. It didn't matter that we new we were going to be back again in January (but not for the marathon), we just had to go.

Of course, owning DVC and having AP's makes adding a trip almost "free".

[Launchpad11B]

Sorry to hear of that. We actually did something similar for the last one. We went in October for our regular Food & Wine visit and hadn't planned on going in December. But when we heard about the PodCast meet, it was just the excuse that we needed to go again. It didn't matter that we new we were going to be back again in January (but not for the marathon), we just had to go.

Of course, owning DVC and having AP's makes adding a trip almost "free".


Ahhh yes. Disney math. I've fallen victim to that as well Jeff! :rotfl2:

[OKW Lover]

Ahhh yes. Disney math. I've fallen victim to that as well Jeff! :rotfl2:

Its a wonderful disease. :cool1:

Did I mention we're now doing trips in April, May and June? Not to mention the one we did in January.

[kab407]

Twisting my arm, twisting my arm, twisting my arm

Hello DVC........

[JerseyPride]

I'm new to posting on the boards, but have lurked for years and am devoted to the podcast. I would love to finally put faces with names, so count me in! :banana:

[3guysandagal]

Add us to the list!!

Katscradle and myself.

Dec 1 - 15th!

Woo Hoo!!

[3guysandagal]

I'm new to posting on the boards, but have lurked for years and am devoted to the podcast. I would love to finally put faces with names, so count me in! :banana:


Welcome JerseyPride!!

:welcome:

[cocowum]

Its a wonderful disease. :cool1:

Did I mention we're now doing trips in April, May and June? Not to mention the one we did in January.

Holy cow Jeff! I thought we were bad! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Twisting my arm, twisting my arm, twisting my arm

Hello DVC........
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Add us to the list!!

Katscradle and myself.

Dec 1 - 15th!

Woo Hoo!!

Wow, that's a long trip!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm jealous!

[kymickeyfan717]

I'll be there - arriving Dec 9 & leaving Dec 14th.

[OKW Lover]

I'm new to posting on the boards, but have lurked for years and am devoted to the podcast. I would love to finally put faces with names, so count me in! :banana:

I warn you, its not a pretty sight! :lmao:

[chirurgeon]

I warn you, its not a pretty sight! :lmao:

HEY! Speak for yourself, Jeff. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Kim

[apurplebrat]

Count us in
We will be there Dec 3 - 15 :cool1:

[safetymom]

Mouse Fest 2009 has been cancelled according to a news release I just got.

[safetymom]

http://www.mousefest.org/MF2009faq.html Here is the FAQ.

[OKW Lover]

http://www.mousefest.org/MF2009faq.html Here is the FAQ.

How sad.

I'm still planning on going in December anyway. Hopefully we can have a DIS mini-meet anyway.

[anonymousegirl]

I'll be there December 6-13. Hopefully the spirit of Mousefest can live on!

[Tonya2426]

I got the email also and am still planning on a DATW during what would have been MouseFest. :banana:

[UrsulasShadow]

Mousefest was great, but the best part of it were the DISers I met and the DIS Unplugged TSM meet anyway, as well as the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and obviously, the DATW...so let's not write it off just yet, okay?

[Minnie Lor]

I'm still going 7th-14th. It won't be the same but maybe I'll get a tad more sleep.

[Tonya2426]

I'm still going 7th-14th. It won't be the same but maybe I'll get a tad more sleep.


There is no sleeping during DISfest!!! :rotfl:

[UrsulasShadow]

How sad.

I'm still planning on going in December anyway. Hopefully we can have a DIS mini-meet anyway.

MINI-meet????? I highly doubt it'll be a MINI-meet, if the DIS is in any way involved....:cool1:

[tickledtink33]

Mousefest was great, but the best part of it were the DISers I met and the DIS Unplugged TSM meet anyway, as well as the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and obviously, the DATW...so let's not write it off just yet, okay?

Wow, I am so bummed. My sole reason for booking a trip during December was to attend Mousefest. Now that there is no Mousefest, there is really no reason to go during this time. But, as Mindy stated above, the best part was hanging out with all of my new Dis friends. If some of you great folks are still planning on going to WDW during the former Mousefest dates, then I will hold onto my DVC ressies until I know for certain. This truely is very disappointing.

[Tonya2426]

Wow, I am so bummed. My sole reason for booking a trip during December was to attend Mousefest. Now that there is no Mousefest, there is really no reason to go during this time. But, as Mindy stated above, the best part was hanging out with all of my new Dis friends. If some of you great folks are still planning on going to WDW during the former Mousefest dates, then I will hold onto my DVC ressies until I know for certain. This truely is very disappointing.

I think we can plan our own "stuff". We are already planning a mini DISfest pre and post cruse. And if truth be told, I mostly went to the MF events where I knew there would be other DISers anyways. And after the cruise we will all be BFFs and be wanting to see each other by December, right? :banana: :cool1: :rotfl2: :grouphug:

[vellamint]

I always hoped to attend Mousefest...........:(

[Launchpad11B]

If some of you great folks are still planning on going to WDW during the former Mousefest dates, then I will hold onto my DVC ressies until I know for certain. This truely is very disappointing.

We have DVC ressies also. We're going to hang on to them until we hear plans, if any, from the Podcast crew. popcorn::

[ADP]

Mousefest was great, but the best part of it were the DISers I met and the DIS Unplugged TSM meet anyway, as well as the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and obviously, the DATW...so let's not write it off just yet, okay?

My thoughts exactly.

[BriarRosie]

I am still going December 10-14.

I think I killed MouseFest. :eek:

[chirurgeon]

I am disappointed like everyone else, I'm sure. I am up in the air right now. If I don't go in December, I will be able to get a new TV this year and have more money for my trip in April and maybe save a couple of vacation days to use for April as well.. I will have to discuss this with my usual December traveling companion and see what she wants to do. I KNOW I will be at Mousefest 2010.

Kim

[DVCsince02]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I was just talking to Chris about this today. :(

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

We are going to try and make some sort of DIS meet up this year. So hopefully something will be going on.

[scarlett873]

I have to echo Mindy's thoughts too...

I didn't really attend many actual MF events when I went last year either. We snuck in on a few...I think the Muppets meet and a Star Tours meet...and of course MMM, but the best part of the whole trip was meeting the podcast crew and hanging out with my DIS friends.

I'll be hanging tight waiting to hear if the crew will have anything planned for that time frame before I decide! And while I can't commit to it just yet, I would do everything in my power to be there if the crew decides to do some fun stuff during that time frame! :thumbsup2

[OKW Lover]

MINI-meet????? I highly doubt it'll be a MINI-meet, if the DIS is in any way involved....:cool1:

Mindy, I'm trying to gently sneak up on the powers that be here on the DIS. I don't want them to think they have to try to top last year (which would be extremely hard to do) and panic just yet.

Lets wait until they get past the Cruise before we put the pressure on! :surfweb:

[Launchpad11B]

Mindy, I'm trying to gently sneak up on the powers that be here on the DIS. I don't want them to think they have to try to top last year (which would be extremely hard to do) and panic just yet.

Lets wait until they get past the Cruise before we put the pressure on! :surfweb:

A specific gathering place with a date and time is all we need Jeff. Dis Christmas party anyone?!! :santa:

[OKW Lover]

A specific gathering place with a date and time is all we need Jeff. Dis Christmas party anyone?!! :santa:

Yeah, that would work for me. I'm sticking with the original planned dates for now, but I'm flexible.

Well, not as flexible as when I was young but that's a whole different story. :3dglasses

[Bornteach]

Well, not as flexible as when I was young but that's a whole different story. :3dglasses


Ahhhhh! TMI TMI TMI!!!


<<oh my eyes, my eyes!!>>
:lmao: :lmao:

[mla1977]

I was really hoping to go this year too! I am planning on the marathon in 2010 and probably the Race for the Taste or the ToT 13k if they have either of them again this year, so I guess I'll probably just do those instead.

[krissy2803]

Mousefest was great, but the best part of it were the DISers I met and the DIS Unplugged TSM meet anyway, as well as the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and obviously, the DATW...so let's not write it off just yet, okay?

For sure!! The best of times! :hug:

[crazydisneyman]

I really want to be there with all of you.

Just imagine....

We all have Dinner at Chef Mickey's for one of our meets. Can you imagine what the characters and the staff would do? I could be so much fiun!!!! Twirling napkins and all! :lmao: