April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[WebmasterJohn]

Hey Gang

We will be posting the link to the booking page for our April Adventures by Disney Disneyland trip tonight (Tuesday, May 19) at 7PM eastern time.

The link will allow you to input your party size and get pricing based on what Adventures by Disney has given us so far. Keep in mind the pricing may change.

After you see the pricing you will have the opportunity to enter your information and supply credit card information to secure your spot on the Adventure. We will not be able to actually book these until June with Adventures by Disney - we are just allowing those of you who are serious about going to sign-up and secure your spot. Once we confirm pricing we will start the booking process.

If the price stays the same as what we quoted you or if it goes down we will process your credit card with Adventures by Disney for the deposit at that time. If the price goes up (which I seriously doubt) we will contact you with the exact price so you can decide if you still want to take the trip or not.

We have 36 open spots on this adventure. This means we have spots for 36 people (i.e. NOT 36 rooms). Adventures by Disney limits the number of people per adventure, this one happens to be 40. If a family of four takes one room that means they use 4 spots even though they only use one room. Just something to keep in mind.

Please only hold spots for those you know for sure will be attending. It is not fair to others to hold spots unless you know for certain this is something you want to do.

Once those 36 spots fill we will start a waitlist. You will know if you have a confirmed spot or if you are on the waitlist by the email you get after you submit your info.

If someone decides they do not want to go, or they cancel, we will start taking names from the waitlist.

If the waitlist is very long (say 36 people) we might even consider adding a second date/adventure to accommodate everyone.

Again - we will be posting the link to the booking page for our April Adventures by Disney Disneyland trip tonight (Tuesday, May 19) at 7PM eastern time.

Thanks
John

Link to Pricing/waitlist:

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/abd_input.cfm


Adventures by Disney California Backstage Magic Tour
4/13 - 4/18/2010

Tentative pricing:
$2219 per adult (double occupancy)
$1959 per child (ages 4 - 14, no one under 4 allowed on this adventure)
$3107 for a single

$300 per person deposit required

Accommodations:
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

Included Meals:
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners

Price does not include airfare or trip insurance. These can be added for an additional cost.


OFFICIAL ABD LIST - 4/13 - 4/18/10

John and Kevin
Pete and Walter
Marilee (Corky441) and DH Dino
Kim (TickledTink33)
Anna (Aspen37)
Tracey (tmli) and Chris (Slapwhitey)
Chris (columnwest)
Jason (Menashacorp) and Susan (merriepoppins)
Kathy (kab407)
Dodie (Dodie :)) and DH Phillip
Lauren (stenogoddess) and Jeri
Dave (macman752) and DW Sally
Jason (JWren1234)
Jennifer (TheTXTaylors5) and Bill (DisneyTaylors)
Alissa (SpokaneMom)
Katherine (Katscradle) and John (3guysandagal)
Lynne (Carolinagal)
Tonya (Tonya2426) and DM Carol
Tracy (winotracy)and DH Bill
Karen (Klam chowder)
Matthew (MatthewT212) and DH Miguel
John and Micki (tardis1029)
Heather (Circusgirl)
Jim and Linda
Frank (skunkvette)and Cathy (Mrs. Skunkvette) :)
Oscar Jr and Oscar Sr
Sharon (PrincessSharon)

[cocowum]

Boy, oh boy, do I wish I could go! Hmmm, maybe if I sell all my shoes...:scratchin


Sounds Amazing, I hope you guys have an absolute blast! :goodvibes

[dizneedoll]

Yeah, I'd love to do this one too! This is the only Adventures by Disney trip that I was ever interested in to begin with and a Dis one makes it even better. But my son isn't old enough, he would be 3 at the time of the trip. He turns 4 in May so we just miss it. But probably a 4 year old wouldn't enjoy this anyways.

[MenashaCorp]

Good thing it's not on a Disney server - it'd C-R-A-S-H!!!! :eek:

popcorn::popcorn::

[tmli]

John, is this trip an extended version of the usual ABD itinerary? I thought if it started on the 13th, 5 nights would have it end on the 18th? Of course I am exhausted after just getting home yesterday and could be completely out to lunch!!

Not that it matters, either way we are there!!!

[WebmasterJohn]

John, is this trip an extended version of the usual ABD itinerary? I thought if it started on the 13th, 5 nights would have it end on the 18th? Of course I am exhausted after just getting home yesterday and could be completely out to lunch!!

Not that it matters, either way we are there!!!

It's a typo - it is 4/13 - 4/18/2010.

[MenashaCorp]

But where's the link?:confused3

[Tonya2426]

But where's the link?:confused3


I know, right?!?!?! It is 7:08 already!!! :rotfl2:

[Dodie]

7:09

Kathy? Are you online? I'm going to go for this.

[kab407]

7:09

Kathy? Are you online? I'm going to go for this.

Sitting here with my CC!!!!

[MenashaCorp]

Sitting here with my CC!!!!


Crown and Coke?? :lmao:

[kab407]

Crown and Coke?? :lmao:

Disney Visa, Classic Mickey

[MenashaCorp]

disney visa, classic mickey


ditto here, in big font. ;)

[kab407]

ditto here, in big font. ;)

smarty pants!

[Dodie]

Classic Mickey here too - imagine THAT!

[MenashaCorp]

smarty pants!


SHE KNOWS ME - SHE REALLY REALLY KNOWS ME!!


F5...F5.....F5....F5....

Dodie and Kathy and Tonya - Susan says hi. :wave:

[tmli]

No Disney Visa here, not available to us Canucks.....but do have dh's visa ready to go!

[DisneyKevin]

Fixin the typo....just another few minutes

[kab407]

SHE KNOWS ME - SHE REALLY REALLY KNOWS ME!!


F5...F5.....F5....F5....

Dodie and Kathy and Tonya - Susan says hi. :wave:

Hi Susan!

I like you better!

[Tonya2426]

Classic Mickey here too - imagine THAT!

I've got the Disneyland 50th Celebration - so this trip must be meant to be!!!

[Tonya2426]

SHE KNOWS ME - SHE REALLY REALLY KNOWS ME!!


F5...F5.....F5....F5....

Dodie and Kathy and Tonya - Susan says hi. :wave:


Hey Susan!!! (And Jason!!)

[Dodie]

SUBMITTED!!! Fingers crossed!

Hi Susan (and Jason, and Tonya, and Kathy)!

[kab407]

Submitted!!!!

[tmli]

Submitted!!!

[MenashaCorp]

submitted VIA IPHONE!!!! LAPTOP COULDN'T WORK THE LINK on BD Mongolian Grill's wi-fi!!!! :scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:!!


AAAAGAGHHHHH!!!!! Talk about STRESSED!!!

[kab407]

WOO HOO!

I just got an email from my Dreams Agent helping me with my ABD trip. Their name is Kevin Klose.


Who's he????
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Tonya2426]

Submitted!!!! :yay::yay::dance3::yay::yay::dance3::yay::yay:

[EDuke98080]

wpould nayone share where to find the link for this trip. DH and I want to take it to celebrate our 25th anniversary on 4/13. Thanks!

[Dodie]

WOO HOO!

I just got an email from my Dreams Agent helping me with my ABD trip. Their name is Kevin Klose.


Who's he????
:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Me too! Me too! Me too!:banana::banana::banana:

[Tonya2426]

wpould nayone share where to find the link for this trip. DH and I want to take it to celebrate our 25th anniversary on 4/13. Thanks!

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com.../abd_input.cfm (http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/abd_input.cfm)

[kab407]

Link was not working.

wpould nayone share where to find the link for this trip. DH and I want to take it to celebrate our 25th anniversary on 4/13. Thanks!

[MenashaCorp]

My hands are shaking!!! lol The durned wifi here couldn't find even the main page of dreams unlimited travel.... so I grabbed my trusty iPhone and typed the link manually..filled out form...trembling... lol



I figger I should get extra points or something!!!:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:


email from that same Kevin guy!! :woohoo::woohoo:

[WebmasterJohn]

Kevin is going to processing all of these when Adventures by Disney gets it loaded into their system.

Hint - he is MUCH less patient than AskTracy :rotfl:

[MonkeyPants]

sounds awesome, wish I could make it

[kab407]

Kevin is going to processing all of these when Adventures by Disney gets it loaded into their system.

Hint - he is MUCH less patient than AskTracy :rotfl:

THere will be fewer of us to deal with. Besides, we were all on Tracy's good list. :rotfl2:

[Tonya2426]

THere will be fewer of us to deal with. Besides, we were all on Tracy's good list. :rotfl2:

Speak for yourself - apparently I questioned Tracy's lightsaber leading skills and will never live it down. :confused3:rolleyes1:confused3

[EDuke98080]

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com.../abd_input.cfm (http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/abd_input.cfm)

Thanks!

[DisneyKevin]

Hint - he is MUCH less patient than AskTracy :rotfl:

But much taller.....

[slapwhitey]

Of course I had to be the first to mess things up.....sorry Kevin.:guilty:

[Mouse Skywalker]

This looks great guys. Thanks for organizing it. You all are awesome.

[MenashaCorp]

This looks great guys. Thanks for organizing it. You all are awesome.


You signing up, Muddy Dave? :banana:

[DisneyKevin]

This thread has a NEW NAME!

[Dodie]

This thread has a NEW NAME!

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thank you, Dreams, for doing this! It is perfect for Phillip and I and we are THRILLED to be along for the ride!

We haven't been to DL since the year the Grand Californian and California Adventure opened (2001?) We stayed in the Grand Californian that time and it is the most beautiful space ever! (I love Craftsman style architecture.)

I called Kathy (kab407) and told her I was dancing around in my kitchen when I got the confirmation e-mail with Kevin's name on it! That was no exaggeration!!!!

[MenashaCorp]

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thank you, Dreams, for doing this! It is perfect for Phillip and I and we are THRILLED to be along for the ride!

We haven't been to DL since the year the Grand Californian and California Adventure opened (2001?) We stayed in the Grand Californian that time and it is the most beautiful space ever! (I love Craftsman style architecture.)

I called Kathy (kab407) and told her I was dancing around in my kitchen when I got the confirmation e-mail with Kevin's name on it! That was no exaggeration!!!!


We're dancing too, Dodie!! But we're at BD's Mongolian BBQ!! People are looking at Susan and me pretty strangely!!! (Of course *I'm* used to that!)party::dancer::dancer:party:


We booked ABD at BD's!!!

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/ABDBDs.jpg

[kab407]

I was doing the happy dance in the living room when Dodie called.
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

I have never been to Disneyland and have been wanting to go so bad. I cannot think of a better way to see DL for the first time, celebrate my B-Day and spend my vacation with some good friends.

Thank you Dreams and ABD for doing this!:disrocks:

[Carolinagal]

Waahhhh - this real life stuff is cramping my style! I've just submitted, but only the generic "we're taking a look at your reservation"....... is it full already?

:confused:

[Tonya2426]

I have never been to Disneyland and have been wanting to go so bad. I cannot think of a better way to see DL for the first time, celebrate my B-Day and spend my vacation with some good friends.

Thank you Dreams and ABD for doing this!:disrocks:

I've never been to Disneyland either and can't wait to see it with the Pros!!!

[tickledtink33]

I just submitted mine. I hope that I was quick enough. Fingers and toes are crossed. :goodvibes

[miss missy]

As I sat here reading the itinerary to my DH, I missed this thread!! I just got mine in. I so hope I get in. I think I will die!

I read it to my DD, didnt get past the 1st sentence of the intinarary and she was screaming we have to go, oh Mom oh Mom, we have to go! She turns 16 in Sept, so this would be her SWEET 16!! gift!! OMG! I can't wait to see if we got in!

[Tonya2426]

This thread has a NEW NAME!


Woohooo!!! I posted on the first page of Thread #1!!!!

[DisneyKevin]

Everyone that has submitted their information thus far...has a confirmed spot.

[tickledtink33]

It's official.....I'M GOING!!!! :dance3:

And I will already know many of the other Adventurers. :banana:

[tickledtink33]

I do have a question Kevin

This will be my second ABD. I went on Southwest Splendors back in 2007. I know this past year ABD gave returning guests $100 off the cost of their trip. I'm wondering if they will be doing that again this year? I realize that they may not have released this information yet for the 2010 tours.

[kab407]

It's official.....I'M GOING!!!! :dance3:

And I will already know many of the other Adventurers. :banana:

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

And we have our official Kim of the trip!

[Carolinagal]

Waahhhh - this real life stuff is cramping my style! I've just submitted, but only the generic "we're taking a look at your reservation"....... is it full already?

:confused:

Got my email from Keeee-vin!

*shimmy shimmy*

:banana:

whoop!

:woohoo:

[DisneyKevin]

I do have a question Kevin

This will be my second ABD. I went on Southwest Splendors back in 2007. I know this past year ABD gave returning guests $100 off the cost of their trip. I'm wondering if they will be doing that again this year? I realize that they may not have released this information yet for the 2010 tours.

2010 has not officially been released yet.

Disney has guaranteed that we have this date and Adventure all to ourselves, but I'm sure you read John caveat about pricing. We expect it to be this price or better.

Oncewe get word from ABD that this can be officially booked, we will be able to smooth out any details such as this.

[DisneyKevin]

I got a dancing banana and a whoop!

[tickledtink33]

2010 has not officially been released yet.

Disney has guaranteed that we have this date and Adventure all to ourselves, but I'm sure you read John caveat about pricing. We expect it to be this price or better.

Oncewe get word from ABD that this can be officially booked, we will be able to smooth out any details such as this.

Thanks Kevin

I figured there wouldn't be any info on this yet.

[Carolinagal]

I got a dancing banana and a whoop!

Just seeing your name in my inbox gets me all kerfluffled - in a good way.

Not the least bit creepy

I am almost entirely sure about that.... ;)

[DisneyKevin]

We are going to spend 5 nights and six days together.

I'm sure the kerfluffle will wear off by then.:lmao::lmao:

[kab407]

We are going to spend 5 nights and six days together.

I'm sure the kerfluffle will wear off by then.:lmao::lmao:

Bring the hat and it will be gone in the first hour.:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[DisneyKevin]

Bring the hat and it will be gone in the first hour.:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Ssshhhh...

[DisneyKevin]

We stayed at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel once before.

We could see the Hollywood sign from our window.

I just remembered that.

It's a really nice hotel.

I just got excited myself.

[Carolinagal]

Bring the hat and it will be gone in the first hour.:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:


:eek:

I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait

:yay:

Eleven months and counting!!!

[tickledtink33]

Now I just have to decide if I want to arrive a day early or just arrive the day of.

I'm really excited as well!

I mentioned to some folks on the podcast cruise that I was booked on a Celebrity Solstice Caribbean cruise for April 2010. But if the podcast team announced something really cool, that cruise was history. When this trip was announced during the live podcast taping, my heart just about stopped. I told Anna (aspen37) that it is very expensive and I shouldn't go and hopefully they won't talk me into it. Then later I changed my ranting to, I will probably go. Was there ever any doubt. :laughing: Well the Celebrity cruise went bye bye earlier today. Perfect timing. I love ABD tours and all my podcast friends. This trip is a much better fit for me.

[miss missy]

We stayed at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel once before.

We could see the Hollywood sign from our window.

I just remembered that.

It's a really nice hotel.

I just got excited myself.



My DD is going to freak!! :scared1: OMG is all I can say right now!

[Tonya2426]

Cancellation Policy from ABD website

Am I reading this right? We only have 14 days to cancel to get our full deposit back? After that we lose the entire deposit until 90 days from the trip and then the % of entire trip refunds start?


Cancellations can be made by telephone or in writing. The time of cancellation will be the date upon which Adventures by Disney Travel Services receives notice from you. If you fail to execute and return the Adventure Travel Agreement to us no later than 14 calendar days after booking, it will be deemed a cancellation by you. We strongly advise that you not make any non-cancelable commitments within 14 calendar days after booking. If you make changes to the vacation commencement date or chosen vacation, it will be deemed a cancellation by you. If you cancel, amounts paid, minus cancellation fees and nonrefundable amounts, will be promptly refunded. Regardless of when you book, your deposit of US$300 is refundable for 14 calendar days after original booking. You must notify us if you decide to cancel within this 14 calendar day period. If you cancel after this period, the following cancellation fees, calculated in calendar days prior to vacation start date, and irrespective of resale by us:

90 days or more: US$300 per person; 60-89 days: 25% of the land package price; 30-59 days: 50% of the land package price; 0-29 days: 100% of the land package price. No refunds will be made in the event of interruption or cancellation by you after the vacation start date.

The cancellation terms above apply only to the land package price and exclude, among other things, cancellation charges from air carriers. It is strongly recommended that you purchase the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan as a precaution. Please ask a Concierge Agent for details.

[miss missy]

I got a dancing banana and a whoop!

And you got a "I think we love you!!" :goodvibes :cool1: :cheer2:

[kab407]

Will we be there when Food & Wine is going on?

[miss missy]

Kevin is going to processing all of these when Adventures by Disney gets it loaded into their system.

Hint - he is MUCH less patient than AskTracy :rotfl:

OH NO!!! patient/patience = dirty words around this place!! :scared1: now stop cussing!! :rotfl:

Well if ever there was a person, to challenge Kevin- besides John of course, I may be it LOL. Let's just say, my husband says this about me...

"you can talk a starving dog off a meat wagon" :rotfl2::lmao:

and I think I could :laughing:

[tmli]

We are so excited about this trip as well. I think we may add on a few days at the beginning, maybe do San Francisco and a couple of extra days in Hollywood. We want to do a couple of studio tours, maybe do the VIP tour at Universal that Pete was talking about.

[georgemoe]

Hope everyone has a great time!

[WebmasterJohn]

Cancellation Policy from ABD website

Am I reading this right? We only have 14 days to cancel to get our full deposit back? After that we lose the entire deposit until 90 days from the trip and then the % of entire trip refunds start?

Those are the terms and conditions for 2009 adventures. We have not received the terms and conditions for the 2010 adventures yet but I assume they will be the same.

Now, we have not booked your trip yet. That will happen once Adventures by Disney actually puts this adventure in their system and sends us a contract. Once that is done your credit card will be charged the deposit amount and the cancellation policy will take affect.

If you are freaked out by these terms and conditions and don't want to go please email Kevin right away to cancel your request. You can simply reply to that email that was sent letting you know he will be your agent.

[WebmasterJohn]

I just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

A 30 minute visit to the Disney Archives in Burbank!!!

Kevin is freaking out!!!!!

[DisneyKevin]

i just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

a 30 minute visit to the disney archives in burbank!!!

kevin is freaking out!!!!!

yay!

[ADP]

Holy Macorole! How cool is that!

[tickledtink33]

I just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

A 30 minute visit to the Disney Archives in Burbank!!!

Kevin is freaking out!!!!!

Totally awesome dudes! :yay:

Okay, I've been spending way too much time in Turtle Talk with crush. :rotfl2:

[WaltD4Me]

I just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

A 30 minute visit to the Disney Archives in Burbank!!!

Kevin is freaking out!!!!!

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! :faint:
.
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But wait, I just heard that you have to be a D23 member for the Archives part and Non-members have to wait in the bus in the parking lot. :lmao:

[MenashaCorp]

I just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

A 30 minute visit to the Disney Archives in Burbank!!!

Kevin is freaking out!!!!!

He ain't the only one!!! http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/panicyj81uh9.gifhttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/panicyj81uh9.gifhttp://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/panicyj81uh9.gif :faint:
yay!

I'm thinking large trenchcoat, Donner bag, "Nothing for me today, Mister CM...." ;) (kidding, of course...)

[Tonya2426]

Those are the terms and conditions for 2009 adventures. We have not received the terms and conditions for the 2010 adventures yet but I assume they will be the same.

Now, we have not booked your trip yet. That will happen once Adventures by Disney actually puts this adventure in their system and sends us a contract. Once that is done your credit card will be charged the deposit amount and the cancellation policy will take affect.

If you are freaked out by these terms and conditions and don't want to go please email Kevin right away to cancel your request. You can simply reply to that email that was sent letting you know he will be your agent.

Thanks John! Not necessarily freaked out but compared to the DCL cancellation policies it was just a shock and gave me pause.

[WebmasterJohn]

I'm thinking large trenchcoat, Donner bag, "Nothing for me today, Mister CM...." ;) (kidding, of course...)

We have to practice our distraction techniques Jason.

"HEY!!!! Is that the ghost of Walt hovering in the corner?" <quick, get the Mary Poppins hat in your pants before they turn around>

[DisneyKevin]

Out running errands...(so this is from my iPhone)...but I can't stop thinking "I'm getting to see the Disney archives"!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slapwhitey]

I just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

A 30 minute visit to the Disney Archives in Burbank!!!

Kevin is freaking out!!!!!

:woohoo: That's incredible....I may have just pee'd a little bit. My wife is going to have to put me on a leash in that place. I saw a segment on The View when Whoopi toured it.....so I've seen the view...bid deal. It looks AMAZING.

That may be enough to make me do the Single Ladies Dance John.:banana:

[BriarRosie]

Pout, they didn't offer the Disney Archives to our group, but they did offer it to the DVC group that went a couple months before our adults-only tour group.

I was lucky enough to visit the archives in 1996, as part of a Disney Store cast member trip back then. It was awesome! It's definitely going to be a highlight for you guys!

[tmli]

:woohoo: That's incredible....I may have just pee'd a little bit. My wife is going to have to put me on a leash in that place. I saw a segment on The View when Whoopi toured it.....so I've seen the view...bid deal. It looks AMAZING.

That may be enough to make me do the Single Ladies Dance John.:banana:

OMG, I can't believe you just admitted to peeing your pants, watching the View and offered to dance in public.....all in one post!!!!!

Like the trip could have gotten any better!!!!

[kab407]

OMG. OMG. OMG

I am freaking out with you Kevin!

[WebmasterJohn]

OMG. OMG. OMG

I am freaking out with you Kevin!

You can only see the bathroom at the archives.....

[BillM99999]

I really wish I could justify the cost and time (and have been doing so since the cruise), and haven't been able to yet. Just shows I need to keep trying...

[DisneyKevin]

The number of open spots is getting lower.

[paulasillars]

I just put in my request - have my fingers crossed - its soooo much money but its too good an opportunity to miss.

[columnwest]

I'll be going on the trip as well. I've actually been to the Walt Disney Archives many times in the past. The offices (if they haven't moved out of the Roy O. Disney building) are quite small, and a lot of the materials are stored offsite. Dave Smith is a great guy (though he was quite old when I first met him in High School, so I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't get into the office as much now). This was back when I was planning on becoming an Imagineer and he was something of a mentor, though I ultimately went in a different career direction. He put me in contact with a lot of folks at WDI, and I even got to handle several of the original items reproduced in the Disney Treasures books. It was pretty casual back then. I'm thinking they might be a little more security-conscious now. :)

[miss missy]

I just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

A 30 minute visit to the Disney Archives in Burbank!!!

Kevin is freaking out!!!!!


O.....M....G :banana::woohoo::cool1:

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Walt Disney Archives Tour Sells For $3,250!



Looking for something unique as a collector? How about the opportunity to visit the Walt Disney Archives at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California? Disney offered on eBay the chance for one lucky bidder and a guest to tour the Walt Disney Archives. The archives house many of the historically significant items from the history of Disney. Items found in the archives include the first ticket for Disneyland Park, the original multiplane animation camera, and original script for Steamboat Willie to mention just a few. Both the winning bidder and their guest receive a tour by Disney Archives Director Dave Smith and also have lunch at The Rotunda, the executive dining room located atop the Team Disney Building. The auction opened at $500 without reserve and soared to an astonishing $3,250 after receiving 34 bids.

[DisneyKevin]

Hi folks....

This is filling up FAST.

If you are interested....I would suggest acting soon or you will be on the waitlist.

[slapwhitey]

It is going to be LEGEN......wait for it...............wait for it.............DARY!!

Hey Kevin, my wife figures that the two of us will be hugging and jumping up and down like school girls at the archives.

[corky441]

I'm going to Disneyland

:yay::yay::yay: :cloud9:

[kab407]

You can only see the bathroom at the archives.....

I promise to control myself, John!

[DisneyKevin]

It is going to be LEGEN......wait for it...............wait for it.............DARY!!

Hey Kevin, my wife figures that the two of us will be hugging and jumping up and down like school girls at the archives.

She's probably right.

[MerriePoppins]

We have to practice our distraction techniques Jason.

"HEY!!!! Is that the ghost of Walt hovering in the corner?" <quick, get the Mary Poppins hat in your pants before they turn around>

Guess this means I should bring plenty of bail money ! :scared1:

[Carolinagal]

I'll be going on the trip as well. I've actually been to the Walt Disney Archives many times in the past. The offices (if they haven't moved out of the Roy O. Disney building) are quite small, and a lot of the materials are stored offsite. Dave Smith is a great guy (though he was quite old when I first met him in High School, so I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't get into the office as much now). This was back when I was planning on becoming an Imagineer and he was something of a mentor, though I ultimately went in a different career direction. He put me in contact with a lot of folks at WDI, and I even got to handle several of the original items reproduced in the Disney Treasures books. It was pretty casual back then. I'm thinking they might be a little more security-conscious now. :)

I look forward to meeting you, and hearing more stories! Just curious, what career direction did you choose?

[Cyrano]

Sounds an awesome trip :)

[MenashaCorp]

Sounds an awesome trip :)


You coming?? :banana:

[kab407]

I'll be going on the trip as well.


Chris, I'm happy to see you joining us.

[kab407]

Guess this means I should bring plenty of bail money ! :scared1:

Why waste perfectly good money on bail when shoes can be bought?:lmao:

[columnwest]

I look forward to meeting you, and hearing more stories! Just curious, what career direction did you choose?

I look forward to meeting you and the rest of the group as well (at least those I haven't already met on the Podcast Cruise). I do have a lot of interesting stories, having attended both the 35th and 50th anniversaries at Disneyland and the 15th at Paris and the 1st at Hong Kong. (I still have yet to make it to Tokyo, though I will have by the time of this trip.)

I ended up going into E-Commerce Risk Management Software (ie: I make it harder for criminals to use your credit card online.). This is actually a little funny/sad because one of the folks Dave put me in contact with was Van France (http://legends.disney.go.com/legends/detail?key=Van+France), the founder of Disney University (predecessor of sorts to the Disney Institute). Van and I became pen pals and he (being something of a technophobe, he typed all his letters on an old Royal manual typewriter) was happy at the time that I was headed for a career in the arts as opposed to a more conventional tech job. I always felt a little guilty about not following through with that, but I enjoy my work, and I still find time for Disney.

[robind]

Hey Kevin and John, If this goes well, can Storybook Kingdoms be next? Pretty Please !!!!

[DisneyKevin]

One at a time.......

[miss missy]

HELLO ABD'ers!!!!!!

Anyone interested in putting a list of names together of who is going, so we can get to know eachother and have fun talking about this amazing trip? I started a thread but I think we are all gathered here. I think Kevin will update the 1st post our names if we ask nicely.
for you Kevin! --->:flower3: :flower3:

Oh Kevin Love, could you? would you? :goodvibes

OK I will start, so far I know of... (because Pete announced on the podcast) Pete, Walter, Kevin and John

Pete and Walter (celebrating his 2nd 25th birthday!:cake: )
Kevin and John
Miss Missy - Lisa and DD Khalee (celebrating her SWEET 16!)



who else is joining in the fun?????????????? :woohoo:

[miss missy]

I look forward to meeting you and the rest of the group as well (at least those I haven't already met on the Podcast Cruise). I do have a lot of interesting stories, having attended both the 35th and 50th anniversaries at Disneyland and the 15th at Paris and the 1st at Hong Kong. (I still have yet to make it to Tokyo, though I will have by the time of this trip.)

I ended up going into E-Commerce Risk Management Software (ie: I make it harder for criminals to use your credit card online.). This is actually a little funny/sad because one of the folks Dave put me in contact with was Van France (http://legends.disney.go.com/legends/detail?key=Van+France), the founder of Disney University (predecessor of sorts to the Disney Institute). Van and I became pen pals and he (being something of a technophobe, he typed all his letters on an old Royal manual typewriter) was happy at the time that I was headed for a career in the arts as opposed to a more conventional tech job. I always felt a little guilty about not following through with that, but I enjoy my work, and I still find time for Disney.

Nice to meet ya, this is going to be a great time :)

Can't wait to hear stories too!

[miss missy]

Totally awesome dudes! :yay:

Okay, I've been spending way too much time in Turtle Talk with crush. :rotfl2:

I LOVE Turtle Talk with crush!! LOVE LOVE it!

[corky441]

HELLO ABD'ers!!!!!!

Anyone interested in putting a list of names together of who is going, so we can get to know eachother and have fun talking about this amazing trip? I started a thread but I think we are all gathered here. I think Kevin will update the 1st post our names if we ask nicely.
for you Kevin! --->:flower3: :flower3:

Oh Kevin Love, could you? would you? :goodvibes

OK I will start, so far I know of... (because Pete announced on the podcast) Pete, Walter, Kevin and John

Pete and Walter (celebrating his 2nd 25th birthday!:cake: )
Kevin and John
Miss Missy - Lisa and DD Khalee (celebrating her SWEET 16!)



who else is joining in the fun?????????????? :woohoo:

Count me in :teacher:
Corky441 = Marilee and DH Dino

[miss missy]

Count me in :teacher:
Corky441 = Marilee and DH Dino

YAY! Hi Marilee and DH :woohoo:

[tickledtink33]

I'm Kim - tickledtink33

Many of you know my roomie who I'm sure will post soon. She went to visit family after the podcast cruise.

Lisa, John made the first post on this thread so Kevin probably can't update it with our names. We will be a small group. I'm sure we will get to know each other quickly.

[corky441]

I'm a planner. I love to plan - I need to plan :surfweb:

Since I have almost 11 months to wait for this experience - I needed to find out "MORE"

I found these two links to our fellow DISer's report for the ABD Backstage Magic Tour... Boy am I getting more excited by the minute :cheer2:

here are the links: enjoy

http://www.sailingbeagle.blogspot.com

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488

[miss missy]

I'm Kim - tickledtink33

Many of you know my roomie who I'm sure will post soon. She went to visit family after the podcast cruise.

Lisa, John made the first post on this thread so Kevin probably can't update it with our names. We will be a small group. I'm sure we will get to know each other quickly.

HI ya Kim!! Yay for us huh! Oh I think Kevin knows a way to get the post updated :) trust me, Kevin can work magic ;) tee hee

[miss missy]

I'm a planner. I love to plan - I need to plan :surfweb:

Since I have almost 11 months to wait for this experience - I needed to find out "MORE"

I found these two links to our fellow DISer's report for the ABD Backstage Magic Tour... Boy am I getting more excited by the minute :cheer2:

here are the links: enjoy

http://www.sailingbeagle.blogspot.com

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488


Me too! It is just as enjoying to perpare for the trip! We are going to WDW in Aug, so I have 2 trips to plan YAY! Now I wont be as blue with WDW withdrawals when I get back :)

I am all about looking at those links! THANKS!!

[Carolinagal]

Hi all -

I will be joining the fun next year - still working on a roomie, but may be traveling solo..... I am a 47 year old single mom from Houston, and my usual travel buddy will be in her first year in high school and unable to miss.

I am so excited for this trip and to meet you all. I have been scouring the 'net for trip reports, too, and uncovered the following... (I hope it is OK to post, even though they aren't from the Dis :scared1:.) Also, these probably contain spoilers, so consider before you read

http://land.allears.net/blogs/allearsteam/adventures_by_disney/backstage_magic/

http://www.wileenet.com/DisneyTripReports/AbD_BackStageMagic/Day0.htm

http://dvcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=619&Itemid=214

Enjoy!

[DisneyKevin]

John made the first post on this thread so Kevin probably can't update it with our names.

Ye of little faith....:rotfl2:

I can do ANYTHING....(almost)

I have started the OFFICIAL ABD TRIP LIST as part of John's original post.

I have added the folks that specifically said it was ok to add them.

I will update the list as people tell me it's ok to add their names.:thumbsup2

[robind]

One at a time.......

I can wait, I'll be saving my pennies.

[slapwhitey]

Ye of little faith....:rotfl2:

I can do ANYTHING....(almost)

I have started the OFFICIAL ABD TRIP LIST as part of John's original post.

I have added the folks that specifically said it was ok to add them.

I will update the list as people tell me it's ok to add their names.:thumbsup2

Hi Kevin, you can officially add Tracey and I to the list. Can't wait to meet you all.

[columnwest]

Ye of little faith....:rotfl2:

I can do ANYTHING....(almost)

I have started the OFFICIAL ABD TRIP LIST as part of John's original post.

I have added the folks that specifically said it was ok to add them.

I will update the list as people tell me it's ok to add their names.:thumbsup2

Hi Kevin, you can add my (and my partner's) name to the list:
Chris (columnwest) and Derek

[tickledtink33]

Ye of little faith....:rotfl2:

I can do ANYTHING....(almost)

I have started the OFFICIAL ABD TRIP LIST as part of John's original post.

I have added the folks that specifically said it was ok to add them.

I will update the list as people tell me it's ok to add their names.:thumbsup2

Kevin

YOU'RE AMAZING!!!!!! :worship::worship::worship:

BTW - You forgot the k in my user ID on the first page
tickledtink33 :)

[corky441]

Hi all -

I will be joining the fun next year - still working on a roomie, but may be traveling solo..... I am a 47 year old single mom from Houston, and my usual travel buddy will be in her first year in high school and unable to miss.

I am so excited for this trip and to meet you all. I have been scouring the 'net for trip reports, too, and uncovered the following... (I hope it is OK to post, even though they aren't from the Dis :scared1:.) Also, these probably contain spoilers, so consider before you read

http://land.allears.net/blogs/allearsteam/adventures_by_disney/backstage_magic/

http://micechat.com/forums/disneyland-resort/73346-new-adventures-disney-tour-backstage-magic.html

http://www.wileenet.com/DisneyTripReports/AbD_BackStageMagic/Day0.htm

http://dvcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=619&Itemid=214

Enjoy!

Oh Goody Goody - more trip reports - I can't wait to read these too. :surfweb: thanks for putting the links together for us. Hope you find a roomie - if not it'll be their loss. We're going to have such a great trip and knowing Pete, I'm sure there will surprises aplenty :idea:

[DisneyKevin]

K[/B]33 :)

It's been fiKxed.

The list has been updated!!!!

[cocowum]

I can't even tell how GREEN with envy I am! I wish my name was on that list!

[MenashaCorp]

Ye of little faith....:rotfl2:

I can do ANYTHING....(almost)

I have started the OFFICIAL ABD TRIP LIST as part of John's original post.

I have added the folks that specifically said it was ok to add them.

I will update the list as people tell me it's ok to add their names.:thumbsup2


If you like/don't mind, you may add Susan (MerriePoppins) and me to the list.

We're still dancing with excitement. :dance3:Under 11 months to go... :banana:

[DisneyKevin]

The list is updated.

I have added the cast of Footloose to the list.:rotfl:

[tickledtink33]

It's been fiKxed.

The list has been updated!!!!

Thanks Kevin:banana:

[MenashaCorp]

The list is updated.

I have added the cast of Footloose to the list.:rotfl:


:lmao: Now we're ONE degree of Kevin Bacon!!!:rotfl2:

Been workin'...so hard.... :dance3::woohoo:

[Cyrano]

I can't even tell how GREEN with envy I am! I wish my name was on that list!

I am with you there Alicia :sad1:

[kab407]

Ye of little faith....:rotfl2:

I can do ANYTHING....(almost)

I have started the OFFICIAL ABD TRIP LIST as part of John's original post.

I have added the folks that specifically said it was ok to add them.

I will update the list as people tell me it's ok to add their names.:thumbsup2

It's more than OK to add me and Mom/Ann to the list.

[DisneyKevin]

It's more than OK to add me and Mom/Ann to the list.

Gotcha covered Kath....say hi to your Mom for us.

[Dodie]

Kevin! I'm traveling and on my BlackBerry, so I can't see the list - please add Dodie and Phillip if we aren't already there! Thanks!

[miss missy]

:lmao::rotfl: At a quick glance at the first page, I thought the name of the list said "Official BAD List" :rotfl2: I was like :scared1: boy Kevin has a sense of humor :rotfl: But now I realize, it is due to the fact that I have been up for 30 hours straight... off to bed for me, before I get in trouble around here. ;)

Yay for all the names so far! :thumbsup2

THANKS MAGIC KEVIN!!

[OKW Lover]

Sigh - no ABD for us.

We have a conflict then with Val's class reunion in Lafayette, LA. I guess we'll have to wait for ABD 2.0.

[LeesyUD]

I sooo want to go on ABD trip - we are planning to get to DL next spring anyway for the first time, but I think it is more than we can spend :( Especially bc we are taking a two honeymoon in October for WDW & DCL & also bc DF has Hilton points we were planning on using :( aarrgggg :)

[kab407]

Sigh - no ABD for us.

We have a conflict then with Val's class reunion in Lafayette, LA. I guess we'll have to wait for ABD 2.0.

Jeff, it would be a blast to have you and Val join us!!!

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin! I'm traveling and on my BlackBerry, so I can't see the list - please add Dodie and Phillip if we aren't already there! Thanks!

Dodie and Phillip are now "officially" on the list.:thumbsup2

[aspen37]

Hi everyone! I can't wait for this trip.
I want to thank Kim because if it were not for her I would not be going! You are so awesome Kim!!!:goodvibes

Kevin, please add me to list. Thanks for doing this for us Kevin!

[kab407]

Yea Anna!!!!:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[aspen37]

Yea Anna!!!!:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

Hi Kathy! I can't wait for this trip!

[aspen37]

I was doing the happy dance in the living room when Dodie called.
:banana::banana:

I have never been to Disneyland and have been wanting to go so bad. I cannot think of a better way to see DL for the first time, celebrate my B-Day and spend my vacation with some good friends.

Thank you Dreams and ABD for doing this!:disrocks:

I've never been to Disneyland either and can't wait to see it with the Pros!!!

Hi Kathy and Tonya!
You'll both love Disneyland. Having the crew will be so great! I can't wait to call Nancy and let her know I'll be coming. I hope we have a meet with the DL correspondents.

:woohoo::woohoo:

And we have our official Kim of the trip!

I am so grateful to Kim letting me be her roommate.:worship::worship:

Bring the hat and it will be gone in the first hour.:lmao:

Ssshhhh...

I thought I saw you on the upper deck waiting for the fireworks during the cruise in a big hat with balls attached to strings hanging off the hat all around. :rotfl: The description does not do this hat justice! So was this you Kevin?

Now I just have to decide if I want to arrive a day early or just arrive the day of.

I'm really excited as well!

I mentioned to some folks on the podcast cruise that I was booked on a Celebrity Solstice Caribbean cruise for April 2010. But if the podcast team announced something really cool, that cruise was history. When this trip was announced during the live podcast taping, my heart just about stopped. I told Anna (aspen37) that it is very expensive and I shouldn't go and hopefully they won't talk me into it. Then later I changed my ranting to, I will probably go. Was there ever any doubt. :laughing: Well the Celebrity cruise went bye bye earlier today. Perfect timing. I love ABD tours and all my podcast friends. This trip is a much better fit for me.

What did I say to you? I think it was something like "I will not be doing the ABD trip" I was sooo wrong!

I just heard they are adding something new to this adventure in 2010....wait for it.....

A 30 minute visit to the Disney Archives in Burbank!!!

Kevin is freaking out!!!!!

yay!

Wow that is great!!! :banana::banana:

We have to practice our distraction techniques Jason.

"HEY!!!! Is that the ghost of Walt hovering in the corner?" <quick, get the Mary Poppins hat in your pants before they turn around>

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I'll be going on the trip as well. I've actually been to the Walt Disney Archives many times in the past. The offices (if they haven't moved out of the Roy O. Disney building) are quite small, and a lot of the materials are stored offsite. Dave Smith is a great guy (though he was quite old when I first met him in High School, so I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't get into the office as much now). This was back when I was planning on becoming an Imagineer and he was something of a mentor, though I ultimately went in a different career direction. He put me in contact with a lot of folks at WDI, and I even got to handle several of the original items reproduced in the Disney Treasures books. It was pretty casual back then. I'm thinking they might be a little more security-conscious now. :)

I look forward to meeting you and the rest of the group as well (at least those I haven't already met on the Podcast Cruise). I do have a lot of interesting stories, having attended both the 35th and 50th anniversaries at Disneyland and the 15th at Paris and the 1st at Hong Kong. (I still have yet to make it to Tokyo, though I will have by the time of this trip.)

I ended up going into E-Commerce Risk Management Software (ie: I make it harder for criminals to use your credit card online.). This is actually a little funny/sad because one of the folks Dave put me in contact with was Van France (http://legends.disney.go.com/legends/detail?key=Van+France), the founder of Disney University (predecessor of sorts to the Disney Institute). Van and I became pen pals and he (being something of a technophobe, he typed all his letters on an old Royal manual typewriter) was happy at the time that I was headed for a career in the arts as opposed to a more conventional tech job. I always felt a little guilty about not following through with that, but I enjoy my work, and I still find time for Disney.

I can't wait to meet Derek. I love hearing your stories Chris. You are so full of Disney knowledge. I enjoyed the first day of the cruise just sitting and listing to your stories. I can't wait to hear more of them. :goodvibes

I'm Kim - tickledtink33

Many of you know my roomie who I'm sure will post soon. She went to visit family after the podcast cruise.

Lisa, John made the first post on this thread so Kevin probably can't update it with our names. We will be a small group. I'm sure we will get to know each other quickly.

I've finally found a little bit of time to read this thread and start posting. :cool1: :cool1:


If you like/don't mind, you may add Susan (MerriePoppins) and me to the list.

We're still dancing with excitement. :dance3:Under 11 months to go... :banana:

Hi Jason and Susan! We are going to have a great group on this trip. :cheer2::cheer2:

[challer]

I am very much interested in this trip, but I have one question that will make or break this for me.

Does ABD do anything about kosher dietary needs? I know a large part of this is the dining, and I wondered if they can do anything about this.

I've had the kosher meals in the parks. I believe that they do the same for DCL, which would keep me away. Can't eat that stuff every day.

Would appreciate the info.

[tickledtink33]

Hi everyone! I can't wait for this trip.
I want to thank Kim because if it were not for her I would not be going! You are so awesome Kim!!!:goodvibes

Kevin, please add me to list. Thanks for doing this for us Kevin!

You're welcome Anna

[miss missy]

Only 324 days :rotfl2::rotfl: nope not at all looking forward to this :rotfl:

[DisneyKevin]

I am very much interested in this trip, but I have one question that will make or break this for me.

Does ABD do anything about kosher dietary needs? I know a large part of this is the dining, and I wondered if they can do anything about this.

I've had the kosher meals in the parks. I believe that they do the same for DCL, which would keep me away. Can't eat that stuff every day.

Would appreciate the info.

Hey Challer...

Adventures By Disney works on west coast time and they close for holidays, unlike WDW and DCL.

As soon as I am able to speak with a live person, I will get an answer for you.

Currently...all I have is the very non-helpful blurb from their website....

Can special dietary needs be accommodated?
Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact us in advance of departure to advise of any needs.

I realize that this is at best..vague, but it's all I can get until the ABD offices re-open.

Kevin

[stenogoddess]

Please add Lauren and Jeri to the list. We're very excited! :goodvibes

[DisneyKevin]

Please add Lauren and Jeri to the list. We're very excited! :goodvibes

Lauren and Jeri...you are now officially "on the list".:thumbsup2

[tickledtink33]

Please add Lauren and Jeri to the list. We're very excited! :goodvibes

Hi

This is your cruise tablemate Kim, it will be fun having you both on the tour.

[stenogoddess]

Hey Kim! It'll be good to see you again.

[klam_chowder]

Wow, this looks like a fab trip (insert green-eyed emoticon here :rotfl:) - have a great trip all! :goodvibes

cheers,
:flower3:

[ragtopday]

I want to do this SO BAD (badly?) I can taste it.

Alas, this time anyway, it is not to be. :sad2:

I am really hoping something like this is done again that I can do. ABD, of any flavor, is on my wish list for sure!

[Carolinagal]

Lots of spoilers, but great pictures too: :cool1:

http://www.maxtaw.blogspot.com/

http://barbnefer.blogspot.com/2008/05/adventures-by-disney-backstage-magic.html

http://www.mousefancafe.com/category/destinations/adventures-by-disney/

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/abdblog/

[Dodie]

I'm still :banana:!!!

Our little group is growing! Yay! This will be such a BLAST!!!

[kab407]

I'm still :banana:!!!

Our little group is growing! Yay! This will be such a BLAST!!!

I think we need to talk Jeff and Val into coming along.

[Dodie]

Everybody - check out my new obsessive, insane, signature countdowns. SHAMEFUL!

[DisneyKevin]

I think we need to talk Jeff and Val into coming along.

I've been thinking along these same lines.......

Aaron and his family as well......

Hmmm...great minds?

[Dodie]

I've been thinking along these same lines.......

Aaron and his family as well......

Hmmm...great minds?

I know from reliable sources that Aaron is, indeed, very interested in this trip. Now we just have to push him over the edge.

[DisneyKevin]

I'm still :banana:!!!

Our little group is growing! Yay! This will be such a BLAST!!!

I've said this before but I've never been above repeating myself.:lmao:

One of the amazing things about an ABD trip is that the group has so many shared experiences, that it's almost impossible not to really bond and this is when you start out as strangers.

I dont know if ABD is ready for a group that already has this much in common.:thumbsup2

California...here we come!

[DisneyKevin]

I know from reliable sources that Aaron is, indeed, very interested in this trip. Now we just have to push him over the edge.

We have you covered Dodie....start pushing.;)

[macman752]

Greetings fellow ABDers!

I'm Dave (macman752) and together with my DW Sally we'll be joining you on this adventure. We are looking forward to meeting you for the first time and to what will be our second visit to Disneyland!

Kevin, you can put our information on the first post.

[JWren1234]

Hi everyone! I just joined on the boards and this is my first post.

When I heard about this trip on the podcast, I knew that I had to sign up. I've reserved my spot (I'm going solo), and can't wait to go!

Feel free to add my name to the list at the beginning of the thread!

Jason

[slapwhitey]

Can't wait to officially meet all you guys. We kinda feel like we're at a bit of a disadvantage no knowing some of you folks. We spent a short time with Kathy and her mom in the laundry room on the cruise doing some ironing.:goodvibes

I think we met Anna briefly at the Castaway party as well. We know most of you from posting on the boards and just wanna say it will be great to meet you all "officially".

Of course we know Pete & Walter, John & Kevin.....thanks again for dinner guys. Only 300 some odd more days...woohoo.

Chris

[macman752]

Hi everyone! I just joined on the boards and this is my first post.

When I heard about this trip on the podcast, I knew that I had to sign up. I've reserved my spot (I'm going solo), and can't wait to go!

Feel free to add my name to the list at the beginning of the thread!

Jason

Jason, welcome to the boards and the group. I'm a native of Burlington county but I've been in Florida for a long time.

[OKW Lover]

I think we need to talk Jeff and Val into coming along.

It wouldn't take much talking. Unfortunately, Val's class reunion (its a major one) is on the 17th in Lafayette, LA and she already committed to go. We will just have to wait for ABD 2.0 - sigh.

[DisneyKevin]

Greetings fellow ABDers!

I'm Dave (macman752) and together with my DW Sally we'll be joining you on this adventure. We are looking forward to meeting you for the first time and to what will be our second visit to Disneyland!

Kevin, you can put our information on the first post.

Hi Dave and Sally....You are no officially "on the list".

WOOHOO!!!!

[miss missy]

Hello Dave, Sally, Chris and Jason!!

Can't wait to meet you all and the rest of the crew. We have never met any other podcasters, havent been to an event yet, missed a lot of them by just hours :( ... but hey, I guess we were waiting for the BEST one lol!! YAY to us all, this is going to ROCK!!! :thumbsup2

[DisneyKevin]

Hi everyone! I just joined on the boards and this is my first post.

When I heard about this trip on the podcast, I knew that I had to sign up. I've reserved my spot (I'm going solo), and can't wait to go!

Feel free to add my name to the list at the beginning of the thread!

Jason

Hi Jason...first, let me say WELCOME TO THE BOARDS!!!!

And second....you too, are officially "on the list".

This is going to be an AWESOME trip.

[JWren1234]

Thank you everyone for welcoming me to the boards! I'm excited to be part of the group!

Jason

[tickledtink33]

Welcome to all our newcomers. Sounds like this trip is getting full.

[Dodie]

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better before we do this trip. I know some of us were on the podcast cruise together, but that doesn't necessarily mean we actually formally met or spent time together.

If you're on Facebook and we're not friends already, I'm not too hard to find. I'm friends with a lot of DISers and I'm probably the only "Dodie" in their friends list.

If you're not on Facebook, let's make sure we post pictures and chat during Wednesday night chat!

:)

[stenogoddess]

I'm glad they're are some new people going with us to meet. That'll be even more fun!

I was laughing to myself thinking of the ABD icebreak they do on the first night where you're supposed to run around the room finding who has done this thing or that thing. I was just thinking about all of us just sitting in our chairs and quietly filling it out because we already know "who comes here from Florida" :lmao:

[kab407]

Welcome Dave Sally and Jason.:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:


This trip is going to be a blast.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Jason - I live in the New Brunswick area.

[kab407]

It wouldn't take much talking. Unfortunately, Val's class reunion (its a major one) is on the 17th in Lafayette, LA and she already committed to go. We will just have to wait for ABD 2.0 - sigh.

There is still plenty of time to help change your mind Jeff. :lmao:

[DisneyKevin]

I was laughing to myself thinking of the ABD icebreak they do on the first night where you're supposed to run around the room finding who has done this thing or that thing. I was just thinking about all of us just sitting in our chairs and quietly filling it out because we already know "who comes here from Florida" :lmao:

I thought about this too. By the time this puppy gets started we'll all be old friends.

I said it before.....ABD doesnt know what they are up against.:banana::banana:

[kab407]

I thought about this too. By the time this puppy gets started we'll all be old friends.

I said it before.....ABD doesnt know what they are up against.:banana::banana:

I was thinking the same thing.

Is anyone going to tell them? Give them a clue?


Heck, let's just surprise them!! :rotfl2:

[miss missy]

I'm glad they're are some new people going with us to meet. That'll be even more fun!

I was laughing to myself thinking of the ABD icebreak they do on the first night where you're supposed to run around the room finding who has done this thing or that thing. I was just thinking about all of us just sitting in our chairs and quietly filling it out because we already know "who comes here from Florida" :lmao:

Maybe we should change it up on ABD and say we want to do eachothers and see how much we already know about eachother :rotfl2:

[MenashaCorp]

I'm glad they're are some new people going with us to meet. That'll be even more fun!

I was laughing to myself thinking of the ABD icebreak they do on the first night where you're supposed to run around the room finding who has done this thing or that thing. I was just thinking about all of us just sitting in our chairs and quietly filling it out because we already know "who comes here from Florida" :lmao:

Maybe we should change it up on ABD and say we want to do eachothers and see how much we already know about eachother :rotfl2:

Speaking of which....What size font is on that ABD form?? :rotfl2:



:wave:HI KATHY!!! :crazy:

[kab407]

Speaking of which....What size font is on that ABD form?? :rotfl2:



:wave:HI KATHY!!! :crazy:

Smarty Pants.

I like Susan better!

[Dodie]

Jason! I don't think you want to be on Kathy's bad list - just sayin'...

Don't mess with my BFF or you may end up my bad list too! ;)

[MenashaCorp]

I like Susan better!


...If only I had a nickel for every time I'd heard THAT!!!!! :lmao:

[kab407]

...If only I had a nickel for every time I'd heard THAT!!!!! :lmao:

....you would have about 25 cents from me.

[MenashaCorp]

....you would have about 25 cents from me.


Aaaaaaand COUNTING!!!! :rotfl2:


popcorn::

[miss missy]

Hey hey! Do I have to put my "mother" hat on already??? We have 11 months and you guys are already at it!! :rotfl2:

Let me introduce you to RULE #8 ---> NO FIGHTING NO BICKERING!! :rotfl:

Looks like there are going to be a whole lot of "time outs" on this trip :lmao:


Oh god just what I have I gone and gotten myself into this time!! ;):laughing:

[kab407]

Jason and I have the upmost love and respect for each other. All of our teasing is done in jest.


Right my little towel monkey???? :hug:

[corky441]

Hi fellow ABDers' - boy has this thread grown...

I don't get a chance to check the boards as often as I'd like, couldn't believe we've gotten to page 13 already.
I'm planning on surprising my husband with this trip for his birthday in October. I sure hope I can keep it a secret that long :confused3

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone. I'm sure we'll know each other very well, before we even get to California

[MenashaCorp]

Let me introduce you to RULE #8 ---> NO FIGHTING NO BICKERING!! :rotfl:


Where's the fun in THAT?!??!? ;)

Jason and I have the upmost love and respect for each other. All of our teasing is done in jest.


Right my little towel monkey???? :hug:

Right you are, dear... :goodvibes

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/DSC00489.jpg

[tmli]

Hi everyone, we are very excited as well for this trip!!! What are everyone's pre/post trip plans? We are thinking of adding on a few days prior to tour. Perhaps flying into San Francisco first to visit the Disney Museum and then spending a couple extra days in hollywood to do some studio tours?

Would love to hear what others are planning!!

[DisneyKevin]

"my little towel monkey".....

Ok....that's funny.......

[kab407]

Where's the fun in THAT?!??!? ;)



Right you are, dear... :goodvibes

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/DSC00489.jpg

J-Kim, did you get a new tag?

[corky441]

Pre-Post trip plans ????

I've been wondering the same thing. Since this begins on a Tuesday - it really does lend itself to doing something on the Weekend before. Had thoughts of doing Vegas for a few days, then driving over to the hotel to check in Tuesday, but your idea of San Francisco sounds great too. I gues I still have enough time to decide for certain.

BTW - I see that you and Chris are from Ontario. I'm from the Buffalo, NY area - I guess we're neighbors :)

[MenashaCorp]

"my little towel monkey".....

Ok....that's funny.......

There's a history...somewhere around Cruise 1.0 Thread #3-5, I think.. ;)


J-Kim, did you get a new tag?


Yup. Just noticed it today. Gotta watch what you say around here... :rotfl2:

Now I'm committed to providing drinks!!!!:eek:

[DisneyKevin]

Just a heads up....

If you are following this thread and on the fence about booking this trip...

There are 7 spots left to be confirmed.

We are starting a waitlist in case anyone already confirmed bows out and will plan a second trip, if there is enough interest.

This information was part of today's podcast recording, so many, many people will hear this.

If you would like any of the last spots.....you might want to act before the show gets put up tomorrow.

Just sayin......

[MerriePoppins]

:wave2:
Hi Kathy!!!!

[kab407]

:wave2:
Hi Kathy!!!!

Hi Susan!!:wave:

[MenashaCorp]

:wave2:
Hi Kathy!!!!

Hi Susan!!:wave:


Oh, Gawd.... I'm gonna need some insulin from all the sweetness flying around here... :sick:



:flower3:

[MerriePoppins]

Hi Susan!!:wave:


Gonna see you in Indy? :drive:

[MenashaCorp]

Gonna see you in Indy? :drive:


:cool1:A VERY GOOD QUESTION!!!!:cool1:

[MerriePoppins]

Oh, Gawd.... I'm gonna need some insulin from all the sweetness flying around here... :sick:



:flower3:

GO FOR IT, KATHY......ALL YOURS !!! :lmao::lmao:


popcorn::

[tmli]

Pre-Post trip plans ????

I've been wondering the same thing. Since this begins on a Tuesday - it really does lend itself to doing something on the Weekend before. Had thoughts of doing Vegas for a few days, then driving over to the hotel to check in Tuesday, but your idea of San Francisco sounds great too. I gues I still have enough time to decide for certain.

BTW - I see that you and Chris are from Ontario. I'm from the Buffalo, NY area - I guess we're neighbors :)

We are almost neighbors!! We are in Kitchener, about 2 hrs away.

I was thinking Vegas as well but Chris is worried I will blow the budget before we even get to California!!!

[kab407]

Gonna see you in Indy? :drive:

:cool1:A VERY GOOD QUESTION!!!!:cool1:

:confused3

I am part of Paul's master plan...........

[kab407]

GO FOR IT, KATHY......ALL YOURS !!! :lmao::lmao:


popcorn::

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

He wouldn't know what hit him.

[Dodie]

:wave2:

Hi Kathy and Susan!

I am kinda bummed that all of the cool kids are coming to the Indy meet and *I* can't be there this year. BUT we'll be in WDW at the Poly, so I'll probably get over it.

:wave2: Hi Kevin!

:wave2: Hi Jason! (Don't want you to get a complex or anything.)

[miss missy]

Oh, Gawd.... I'm gonna need some insulin from all the sweetness flying around here... :sick:



:flower3:

Good to see rule #8 is working :rotfl: Be sweet my dear children! :goodvibes

[miss missy]

Hi everyone, we are very excited as well for this trip!!! What are everyone's pre/post trip plans? We are thinking of adding on a few days prior to tour. Perhaps flying into San Francisco first to visit the Disney Museum and then spending a couple extra days in hollywood to do some studio tours?

Would love to hear what others are planning!!

We are tossing up the idea of hitting some CA beaches post trip... it is DD break the week after :thumbsup2 so it is wide open for us, just how much $$ can I swing for it?? Hmmm

[miss missy]

Listening to the show right now, they are talking ABD now :thumbsup2

Oh it sounds better and better!!

And Kevin says he is stealing the Marry Poppins Hat from the archives :rotfl: So looks like we do need to bring bail money.

Oh and bring extra clothes for the Disney Archive day, looks like a couple guys are going to need them!! :rotfl2:

We also will get a lesson from John as to where Rainbows come from!


I say we start a bail money fund NOW!! :laughing:

And before I confuse anyone... DD Khalee has been begging and begging me to take her to CA :love: for a couple years now. When this trip came up, she freaked and said she wanted it for her Bday,:banana: xmas, :banana:and that she wanted nothing :banana: nothing else all year!! LOL! So even though her bday is Sept 22, she will turn 16 this year, this is her sweet 16 gift. :cutie: I just wanted to be clear that her bday is not during the trip, just celebrating it then. I have to kick myself too, because I absolutley swore I was NOT doing any big sweet 16 for her. BUT I have to be honest, this is just as much for me as for her :thumbsup2

[tmli]

Thats great you have the free time after, I think the beaches sound like a wonderful plan. We drove the coast the last time we were in California and the beach areas were incredible!!!

[corky441]

I was thinking Vegas as well but Chris is worried I will blow the budget before we even get to California!!!

:scared1: OMG - I never thought of that - hate to see us panhandling out on the corner of Hollywood & Vine. Perhaps a few days in the San Diego area would be better. I really want to go to the zoo anyway - I think that will be the cheaper alternative :thumbsup2

[Dodie]

I think our group will be filling up quickly now that I'm listening to the podcast today! So very, very excited!!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Kevin and Pete were so funny about the events of the trip, especially the shopping at the imagineering shop and the big new event - the tour of the archives. "Nobody gets into the archives."

[kab407]

I think our group will be filling up quickly now that I'm listening to the podcast today! So very, very excited!!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Kevin and Pete were so funny about the events of the trip, especially the shopping at the imagineering shop and the big new event - the tour of the archives. "Nobody gets into the archives."

I got to listen to a few minutes of the show. I can see dropping some serious $$$ in the Imagineering store. I've been known to powershop. I think Pete will be giving me lessons.

Now the Archives sounds like a different story. Why am I picturing added Disney Security and archive sniffing dogs on the day we're there?

I am seriously excitied for this trip also, Dodie. :banana::banana::banana: You and I will be jumping around like 2 six-year olds. Phillip and Ann will be standing in the corner shaking their heads.

[Dodie]

Phillip and Ann will be standing in the corner shaking their heads.

I believe that this is probably a very accurate prediction - until we get to the imagineering store. If there is any merchandise related to the Haunted Mansion, stay out of his way!!!!

[kab407]

I believe that this is probably a very accurate prediction - until we get to the imagineering store. If there is any merchandise related to the Haunted Mansion, stay out of his way!!!!

How could I have not guessed this???:lmao::lmao:

Is he still wearing the flashy skeleton head???

[DisneyKevin]

5 spots left.

Just sayin.....

5

[katscradle]

Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:

[aspen37]

Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Tonya2426]

Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:


I am sooooo excited you and John are coming along!!!! :yay::yay::yay:


Now we have you, Dodie and me - we can have a Mini Twilight Meet!!!!

[DisneyKevin]

I am sooooo excited you and John are coming along!!!! :yay::yay::yay:


Now we have you, Dodie and me - we can have a Mini Twilight Meet!!!!

And 37 of the rest of us rolling our eyes and showing our fangs.:rotfl2:

[Mary Jo]

How could I have not guessed this???:lmao::lmao:

Is he still wearing the flashy skeleton head???

I so liked that flashy skeleton head!!!

5 spots left.

Just sayin.....

5

I'm so tempted! I am local, though ... but I was this close > < to booking. :rolleyes1


Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:

Congratulations! You're going to have a fabulous time!

[Tonya2426]

And 37 of the rest of us rolling our eyes and showing our fangs.:rotfl2:

Don't make me bring out the glitter so that everyone will sparkle like Edward!!!! :rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 I am not afraid to us it!!!! ;)

[miss missy]

And 37 of the rest of us rolling our eyes and showing our fangs.:rotfl2:

:rotfl2::rotfl: that was awesome :cool1::rotfl2:

[spokanemom]

5 spots left.

Just sayin.....

5


Nuh-uh... Now 4!!!!! My wonderful husband is willing to part with me for a week. I sadly will have to go alone, all my friends are cheapskates. I will assume that someone will be nice to me while I vacation with 39 of my new non-cheapskate friends.

Whoo-hooo!!!:banana:

[miss missy]

Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:

Welcome!! :thumbsup2:banana: How fun is this?? :thumbsup2

dont forget to have Kevin add you to the 1st post, there is a list of all of us there... so we can get to know who is who.

[TheTXTaylors5]

:surfweb: I have gone back and forth this week and I finally clicked "Submit" tonight. I got the standard response email from DU. I won't breath easy until I get an email from my DU Agent. This trip would be a surprise present for my DH's 40th Birthday next month. He would have one full year to anticipate his present. :rolleyes1

:worship: Keeping my fingers crossed we are on the list.

:surfweb: Jennifer

[spokanemom]

Holy Hannah! After reading the post above it got me to thinking... (that is not always a good thing). I did not think that I would not be on the list. I MUST be on the list. And not the bad list either, I want to be on the "yes, she gets to go list"!

I will have faith, I will have faith, I will have faith...:thumbsup2

[kab407]

WOOO HOOO:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

John and Katherine!!!!!! I am so happy to see you coming along.

Tonya, pack the lightsaber! We have to figure out a DA-Disneyland.

Welcome Jennifer and Bill and Spokanemom!

So how many spaces left now Kevin?

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


<========== I made 4000!!!!


I just may finish reading Twilight.

[tickledtink33]

Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:

OMG!!!!!!!!!

When I read this I almost couldn't believe my eyes. This is awesome. So glad you both are coming. I'm getting more and more excited about this trip with each passing day! :banana::banana::banana:

[tickledtink33]

Nuh-uh... Now 4!!!!! My wonderful husband is willing to part with me for a week. I sadly will have to go alone, all my friends are cheapskates. I will assume that someone will be nice to me while I vacation with 39 of my new non-cheapskate friends.

Whoo-hooo!!!:banana:

Don't worry, you won't be alone. I did my first ABD solo back in 2007. I spent almost all of my free time with the group. By the end of the week nobody wanted to spend their free time away from their new friends. I've been traveling solo for years as most of my friends are either married or don't want to (or can't) spend the money. Now I get to do some traveling with my dis friends. Looking forward to meeting you.

[Dodie]

Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:


Yay! Katherine and John!!!!!:banana:

[tmli]

Welcome to all the new additions to our trip!! What a great group we have going!

[DisneyKevin]

So how many spaces left now Kevin?[/SIZE]

As of this post....everyone that has submitted a request is CONFIRMED and on "on the list".

At this point, we have 1 spot left.

WOOHOO!!!!!

[TheTXTaylors5]

:flower3: I got a lovely email from Mr. Klose this morning ...

:banana:Add us to the list!!!!!!!!!! :banana: (I'm doing a happy dance right now!)

Bill and Jennifer Taylor (TheTXTaylors5)

I read an ABD California Trip Report a few months back by Disneygrl36 (Melanie). Probably one of the best Trip Reports I have ever read. Check it out HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=26). Since then, I've wanted to take this trip. We visited Disneyland for the first time this past March and loved it. No offense to our children, but I can't wait to go back just DH and I. This will be our very first trip without the children. I felt it was time to do something for us. :hug:

:cake: We will be at WDW in a few weeks to celebrate my DH's 40th Birthday (My BIG kid! ;)). That is where I plan to spring the trip on him. :woohoo: I can't wait! I already have Kid's Nite Out booked to watch the children while we dine at Tutto Italia and enjoy Epcot.

:grouphug: I can't wait to go on this amazing "Adventure" with y'all. It's less than a year away. I'd better start saving my money for the Imagineers store. We WILL do some damage. :rolleyes1 Let the countdown begin ...

:goodvibes Jennifer

[TheTXTaylors5]

As of this post....everyone that has submitted a request is CONFIRMED and on "on the list".

At this point, we have 1 spot left.

WOOHOO!!!!!


Do I need to play the lottery? Did DH and I get the last two spots (before the lone spot)?????? Glad I didn't wait any longer. :scared:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[DisneyKevin]

Jennifer and Bill...you are now officially "on the list"!!!!

WOOHOO!!

[Dodie]

As of this post....everyone that has submitted a request is CONFIRMED and on "on the list".

At this point, we have 1 spot left.

WOOHOO!!!!!

Todd? Aaron? Are you following this thread?!!!!

[spokanemom]

Hey, I want to be on the list too! OR are you trying to tell me something? I knew it, I made the wrong list. Man, that *always* happens! :rotfl2:

Alissa

[DisneyKevin]

Hey, I want to be on the list too! OR are you trying to tell me something? I knew it, I made the wrong list. Man, that *always* happens! :rotfl2:

Alissa

Hi Alissa.....you have a "CONFIRMED" spot.

I just cant add folks to "the list" without their permission.

As long as you you want to be on the list....you wish is my command.

Give me just a minute.

[spokanemom]

I was just kidding. I really am not that much of a whiner. Don't ask my DH though, he lies.

[DisneyKevin]

Alissa.....you are no officially "on the list".

WOOHOO!!!!

[TheTXTaylors5]

Dodie,

:sad1: Since we couldn't go on the Podcast Cruise, I got to live vicariously through you. Thank you for posting the photos. I have to say, Kathy and her Mom could be twins. princess:princess:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[kab407]

Dodie,

:sad1: Since we couldn't go on the Podcast Cruise, I got to live vicariously through you. Thank you for posting the photos. I have to say, Kathy and her Mom could be twins. princess:princess:

:goodvibes Jennifer

Thank you. I will say that my Mom does not look her age (68). I hope that I age as well.

My Mom is also a pistol. You never know what is going to come out of her mouth.

[MenashaCorp]

Yay!!! DH booked for the 2 of us tonight! :cheer2::cheer2::yay::woohoo:
I can't wait.
I will be lining up the babysitter by the end of the week. :yay::yay:
I can't believe I get a whole week with DH and friends minus the children.
I love them, but a break is a wonderful thing. :banana:

John and Kat!!! Woo Hoo!!! :cheer2::banana::cheer2::banana::cheer2:

I am sooooo excited you and John are coming along!!!! :yay::yay::yay:


Now we have you, Dodie and me - we can have a Mini Twilight Meet!!!!

The Song says "It Never Sparkles in Southern California..." or something like that... ;)


<========== I made 4000!!!!

wtg Kathy!! :woohoo:

As of this post....everyone that has submitted a request is CONFIRMED and on "on the list".

At this point, we have 1 spot left.

WOOHOO!!!!!

We have one spot. No Dick, No Jane, but one Spot... :rotfl:


I sense a second trip group forming... Wait List!!!

popcorn::

Thank you. I will say that my Mom does not look her age (68). I hope that I age as well.

My Mom is also a pistol. You never know what is going to come out of her mouth.

Must....restrain....self..... Family...board.... :hyper:

[Dodie]

Dodie,

:sad1: Since we couldn't go on the Podcast Cruise, I got to live vicariously through you. Thank you for posting the photos. I have to say, Kathy and her Mom could be twins. princess:princess:

:goodvibes Jennifer

I'm so glad you enjoyed them!!!!

Kathy is now my BFF and her mom, Ann, is great fun! You'll love being with them on this trip!

[aspen37]

And 37 of the rest of us rolling our eyes and showing our fangs.:rotfl2:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I so liked that flashy skeleton head!!!



I'm so tempted! I am local, though ... but I was this close > < to booking. :rolleyes1



Congratulations! You're going to have a fabulous time!

We are going to have to have a meet at Disneyland.

Nuh-uh... Now 4!!!!! My wonderful husband is willing to part with me for a week. I sadly will have to go alone, all my friends are cheapskates. I will assume that someone will be nice to me while I vacation with 39 of my new non-cheapskate friends.

Whoo-hooo!!!:banana:

Wecome!!!!

WOOO HOOO:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

John and Katherine!!!!!! I am so happy to see you coming along.

Tonya, pack the lightsaber! We have to figure out a DA-Disneyland.

Welcome Jennifer and Bill and Spokanemom!

So how many spaces left now Kevin?

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


<========== I made 4000!!!!


I just may finish reading Twilight.

We will have to DA around CA or Downtown Disney. Disneyland does not have alcohol except in Club 33.

Todd? Aaron? Are you following this thread?!!!!

I wish one of them would come on this trip.


This is going to be such a fun trip!!!!

[ADP]

Todd? Aaron? Are you following this thread?!!!!
I wish one of them would come on this trip.
This is going to be such a fun trip!!!!
Thanks to all of you for thinking of me. :) You guys are the best! I really do want to go. There is a part of me that wants to send in my request. I just can't commit right now for sentimental reasons. I'm such a big lug! :rolleyes:

[Dodie]

I just noticed that there are only 28 attendees officially listed in post #1. That means several folks haven't chimed in that they want to be listed! I hope you'll change your minds so we can get to know one another during the upcoming months prior to our trip!

[katscradle]

I am sooooo excited you and John are coming along!!!! :yay::yay::yay:


Now we have you, Dodie and me - we can have a Mini Twilight Meet!!!!

Don't forget Anna & Kim. :yay::yay::cheer2::cheer2::woohoo:

[katscradle]

Welcome!! :thumbsup2:banana: How fun is this?? :thumbsup2

dont forget to have Kevin add you to the 1st post, there is a list of all of us there... so we can get to know who is who.

WOOO HOOO:woohoo:

John and Katherine!!!!!! I am so happy to see you coming along.

Tonya, pack the lightsaber! We have to figure out a DA-Disneyland.

Welcome Jennifer and Bill and Spokanemom!

So how many spaces left now Kevin?

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


<========== I made 4000!!!!


I just may finish reading Twilight.

OMG!!!!!!!!!

When I read this I almost couldn't believe my eyes. This is awesome. So glad you both are coming. I'm getting more and more excited about this trip with each passing day! :banana::banana::banana:


O.K. Kevin can you please add John and I to the list in post #1. :yay::yay:

DA Disneyland-:woohoo::woohoo: John will be so excited to follow your lightsaber again! :rotfl2::rotfl2::lmao:

Tell me about it..
I have been so excited since last night.
DH knows how to put a permanent smile on my face. I just can't believe this, 3 trips to plan in the next year and a half.:banana::banana:
It is going to be so cool to be with my friends and just have fun.:dance3:
This will be our first trip to Disneyland. :yay::yay:
We are not telling the boys where we are going, that would not fly with them,that we are going without them. Here's to keeping a secret. :thumbsup2

[katscradle]

WOOO HOOO:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

John and Katherine!!!!!! I am so happy to see you coming along.

Tonya, pack the lightsaber! We have to figure out a DA-Disneyland.

Welcome Jennifer and Bill and Spokanemom!

So how many spaces left now Kevin?

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


<========== I made 4000!!!!


I just may finish reading Twilight.

Forgot to say Congrats on your 4000th post in my multi-quote!

Kathy Congrats!!!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::yay:

[corky441]

I'll never make it for 320 days, I'm already waking in the middle of the night thinking about this trip :cloud9: By the time next April rolls around - I'll be a sleep deprived zombie. That could work though with the Twilight theme you've been mentioning.

As I've said before, I have to plan & plan & plan - so while I was at work today, I was doing a little bit of recon work. :surfweb:

Here is a link to hollywood Blvd info:
http://www.seeing-stars.com/streets/hollywoodblvd.shtml

Our Hollywood hotel:
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxrh-renaissance-hollywood-hotel-and-spa/

the restaurant for our 1st night's dinner:
http://www.trastevereristorante.com/contact_hollywood.htm

[Dodie]

Katherine! Look at our very similar signatures! SHAMEFUL, isn't it? ;)

[miss missy]

Welcome all :cool1::banana: So the list is almost complete :) This is going to be so fun! I don't know one person, other than my DD lol, that is going, we didn't make the cruise either. I am sure we will know eachother well soon enough though :)