20090922 - UK Dissers Unite *Photos Added*

[Twilight Terror]

While this is primarily being set up as a meet for all us UK Dissers that happen to be in 'the World' at the same time, anybody else is more than welcome to join us! The more the merrier!!!

MEET INFO
Date: 22nd September 2009
Time: 1pm
Place: Poly Resort at the Tambu Lounge

There are a lot of our members going to MNSSHP in the evening, so the meet is reasonably early in order to give everyone enough time to go do their thing before the party!

MEET PARTICIPANTS SO FAR
Twilight_Terror
nursetibs
PlutoDisney
CustardTart + DD
suzycute
wishspirit
wifey
PaulaSB12
disney_princess_85 + DBF
epcot1stfave
hotfudgesundae
Lagunn
CALIFLADY

THE PLAN
Meet up for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages a like, and have a good old-fashioned British chinwag with everyone! Some participants will be in costume already as they are heading over to MNSSHP! So, don't forget to bring the cameras!!!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Dissers, non-dissers, Brits, non-Brits, the cleaning lady from around the corner... the point is anyone can come!

Any folks out there that want to join us, just post a reply and say hi and I'll add you to the list! :goodvibes

PHOTOS ADDED!!!!
Okay, so I've finally got around to adding photos, so anyone who was there can check 'em out, and any of you that missed it, feel free to have a look!
Direct link (I hope), other thread post #111: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33753192#post33753192

[DFD]

Suggestions please! :goodvibes

:goodvibes


going to miss this meet :sad1: but still try to coerce some kid ... maybe they will like to work for me instead :rolleyes1

well... I guess you can do a...
meet me in the Kitchen Sink.. UK style :thumbsup2 ..

or bring UK with you and have "Tea Time" by EPCOT WorldShowcase ~ UK ...

or do a group Kim Possible meet... or "Meet me By Beverly" at Joe Cool...
nice cool location with free drinks :rolleyes1

so many possibilities:cutie: just sad that am going to miss it...

[Becx N Gav]

Sounds like a fun thing to do - would non- Dissers be welcome?

It would depend on our plans which we can't finalised yet and would depend on time of day too (is it more likely to be in the day or one evening?)

I'll check back when we know what we are doing and see what's been planned!

Thanks for starting the thread :thumbsup2

[Twilight Terror]

Of course everyone is welcome Becx N Gav! :goodvibes

In light that there is a MNSSHP that evening (and even debating about going to that one as well - we're going on 15th at the mo), we are going to arrange this for sometime in the day - either late morning/lunchtime/early afternoon, so that everyone has enough time to go back to hotels/eat/whatever before they go off to their party!

I haven't finalized any plans yet! :scared1: I hate this 90 day thing. I want so desperately to start planning what we're doing, sorting out ADRs etc, so this is a work in progress. So keep popping back and we can all update, and alter info as the park times and stuff get released for Sept and everyone knows a bit more about what they are doing!

[Twilight Terror]

so many possibilities:cutie: just sad that am going to miss it...

Not as sad as us! :sad1::sad1::sad1:

[wideeyes]

should be fun:) don't mind where we meet.

[suzycute]

Thanks for starting this thread - great idea! :cheer2:

DD (wishspirit) and I (suzycute) would love to join you on 22nd September. We would love to meet other Dissers who love Disney as much as we do! We're off to MNSSHP that night but any time during the day would be great.

We're very happy to go with the flow regarding venue but maybe somewhere where we can sit and chat in the cool (and maybe celebrate meeting new Dis friends with a drinkie - or two!) would be great!

We were really looking forward to our holiday anyway, but this will make it extra special!! :cheer2:

[wishspirit]

Thanks for starting this thread - great idea! :cheer2:

DD (wishspirit) and I (suzycute) would love to join you on 22nd September. We would love to meet other Dissers who love Disney as much as we do! We're off to MNSSHP that night but any time during the day would be great.

We're very happy to go with the flow regarding venue but maybe somewhere where we can sit and chat in the cool (and maybe celebrate meeting new Dis friends with a drinkie - or two!) would be great!

We were really looking forward to our holiday anyway, but this will make it extra special!! :cheer2:

:thumbsup2

[DFD]

Not as sad as us! :sad1::sad1::sad1:

when is your last day... I know I am off the weekend of the 12th and the 26th :confused:

[PlutoDisney]

My sister (Twilight Terror) and I have been batting around a few ideas of locations for the meet. We have come up with two possible options.

First option: ABC Commissary at DHS - Reasonably big place inside out of the sun. Allows us to cool off and rehydrate/eat while we chat.

Second option: Pool bar at a resort - Should be a quieter location, more likely we can all sit together, but maybe more of a problem for those wanting to go back to their resort and change etc before MNSSHP.

Let us know your thoughts on these locations or any others you have come up with. :goodvibes

[PlutoDisney]

when is your last day... I know I am off the weekend of the 12th and the 26th :confused:

Hi :yay: We arrive on 7th and fly home on 24th

[CustardTart]

My sister (Twilight Terror) and I have been batting around a few ideas of locations for the meet. We have come up with two possible options.

First option: ABC Commissary at DHS - Reasonably big place inside out of the sun. Allows us to cool off and rehydrate/eat while we chat.

Second option: Pool bar at a resort - Should be a quieter location, more likely we can all sit together, but maybe more of a problem for those wanting to go back to their resort and change etc before MNSSHP.

Let us know your thoughts on these locations or any others you have come up with. :goodvibes

Sounds good, tho' might be nice to go somewhere where we can enjoy an adult beverage... ;) http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif

[wideeyes]

Sounds good, tho' might be nice to go somewhere where we can enjoy an adult beverage... ;) http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif

That sounds good, ;)

I think Epcot or a resort, an epcot or mk resort would make it easier to get too.

Where is everyone staying ?- we will be at BCV so pretty central.

[DFD]

Hi :yay: We arrive on 7th and fly home on 24th

see I know I wrote this somewhere that there is a potential TOT meet on the 12th!!!! Wish me luck and pray that my regular part time take my Friday so I can tag along with you 3 !!! :goodvibes

is there anything you want/need from our local disney store ??? PM if you find anything !!!

[wishspirit]

That sounds good, ;)

I think Epcot or a resort, an epcot or mk resort would make it easier to get too.

Where is everyone staying ?- we will be at BCV so pretty central.

Places around Boardwalk are fairly central, we will be at Bay Lake Towers, so we could monorail and walk! :goodvibes

[PlutoDisney]

We are staying at Saratoga Springs for the first week then Old Key West.

see I know I wrote this somewhere that there is a potential TOT meet on the 12th!!!! Wish me luck and pray that my regular part time take my Friday so I can tag along with you 3 !!! :goodvibe

Oooooh another TOT meet! I like the sound of that. Has fingers crossed :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Ooooh have fun at the TOT meet!!! DH and I will be boarding the Magic that day... :love: :love: :love:

From 19th onwards DD and I will be at VWL so an MK or EPCOT resort would be fab... :thumbsup2

[Twilight Terror]

Sounds good, tho' might be nice to go somewhere where we can enjoy an adult beverage... ;) http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif

:confused3 In the daytime??? :rotfl:

Well, judging from the responses so far, it looks like a resort is the favoured option, over a park. That's cool with us, but what about you guys that are off to the party that night? Anyone going back to their hotel between the meet and the party that would make a transfer resort-to-resort a bit of a nightmare?

So, any suggestions for an Epcot or MK resort that has a good pool bar/indoor/outdoor bar area where we can all congregate??

[DFD]

:confused3 In the daytime??? :rotfl:

Well, judging from the responses so far, it looks like a resort is the favoured option, over a park. That's cool with us, but what about you guys that are off to the party that night? Anyone going back to their hotel between the meet and the party that would make a transfer resort-to-resort a bit of a nightmare?

So, any suggestions for an Epcot or MK resort that has a good pool bar/indoor/outdoor bar area where we can all congregate??

Poly and their Lapulapu????:goodvibes:lmao:

[wideeyes]

So, any suggestions for an Epcot or MK resort that has a good pool bar/indoor/outdoor bar area where we can all congregate??

my vote would be the Poly, plus I think that It will be easy for people to get back to resorts if they are going to MNSHHP as they can get the boat or monorail to MK.:) and the Poly do lovely non alcoholic cocktails which my DD loves having.

[Twilight Terror]

my vote would be the Poly, plus I think that It will be easy for people to get back to resorts if they are going to MNSHHP as they can get the boat or monorail to MK.:) and the Poly do lovely non alcoholic cocktails which my DD loves having.

Sounds like a good idea then. Anyone with any objections to somewhere at the Poly??

Now, are we talking inside bar/restaurant area, or outside pool bar area??

[suzycute]

This suits us really well - we'll just get the monorail round from BLT.

We've never been to the Poly (apart from a very brief nosey look round several years ago so no idea what to suggest). The choice of alcoholic and non alcoholic cocktails sounds as though it will suit everyone! Roll on 22 September! :banana:

[wideeyes]

we had drinks at a bar outside the Ohana restaurant, Tambu Lounge which was nice, shouldn't be to busy during the day. I am not sure if there is many tables at the pool side bar, does anyone know?

[wishspirit]

This suits us really well - we'll just get the monorail round from BLT.

We've never been to the Poly (apart from a very brief nosey look round several years ago so no idea what to suggest). The choice of alcoholic and non alcoholic cocktails sounds as though it will suit everyone! Roll on 22 September! :banana:

Yeah, non alcoholic cocktails for me! 3 months off being a grown-up in the US, slightly annoying, but the sweets at MNSSHP will make up for it! :goodvibes

[Pinky166]

I would love to have joined you all but I will be lounging on Castaway Cay that day. :beach:

I hope you all have fun.

[Twilight Terror]

I would love to have joined you all but I will be lounging on Castaway Cay that day. :beach:

I hope you all have fun.

Wow! I'm not jealous, honest :rolleyes1

[wifey]

Hello:scratchin We want to attend:thumbsup2 We will be at the MNSSHP that night but had planned to go to DHS on the morning and grabbing a bite to eat somewhere. We were thinking of dining at Sci-Fi for lunch but we could change it to Kona Cafe or something. So we should be able to make it. Just an idea ... has anyone contacted Disney and asked if we can be classed as a Grand Gathering ? Maybe they could help us out.

[Twilight Terror]

Hello:scratchin We want to attend:thumbsup2 We will be at the MNSSHP that night but had planned to go to DHS on the morning and grabbing a bite to eat somewhere. We were thinking of dining at Sci-Fi for lunch but we could change it to Kona Cafe or something. So we should be able to make it.

Awesome news! Welcome to the gathering!

Just an idea ... has anyone contacted Disney and asked if we can be classed as a Grand Gathering ? Maybe they could help us out.

No, I had not thought about that; I have no experience with Grand Gatherings. Should we/do we need to do that if we're just meeting for drinks rather than a table meal? If so, let's have all the info :goodvibes

[wideeyes]

I was thinking of booking Kona Cafe for a late lunch or early dinner, DD is going to MNSSHP as Minnie Mouse(though I am trying to get her to go as Tink as think Minnie costume will be to hot) so will probably be wearing her costume at the meet anyway, so we will probably go straight to the MK afterwards and do some rides. :) so excited now, not long till september.

[Twilight Terror]

I was thinking of booking Kona Cafe for a late lunch or early dinner, DD is going to MNSSHP as Minnie Mouse(though I am trying to get her to go as Tink as think Minnie costume will be to hot) so will probably be wearing her costume at the meet anyway, so we will probably go straight to the MK afterwards and do some rides. :) so excited now, not long till september.

Awesome - we love costumes! :)

[Twilight Terror]

Sorry for the double post, but I have been looking into the Poly resort and what kind of places are available and suitable, and here's what I've come up with:

BAREFOOT POOL BAR - obviously, this will be outside by the pool, so we'll all be sat outside, at high sun time, so maybe not such a good idea - not for us pale skinned Brits anyway ;)

CAPTAIN COOK'S SNACK CO - it's the counter service restaurant, so there will be food, drink and air con available; it just might be a bit crowded and noisy to attempt to fit that many of us in there! Alcohol is also available ;)

KONA CAFE - not sure, since it's a restaurant and reservations are suggested. We could do a big booking for lunch, but it could get tricky if people don't turn up or extra people want to come at the last minute.

KONA ISLAND - no good, since it's only open until 11am

OHANA - no good, since it doesn't open until 5pm

TAMBU LOUNGE - on the second floor, by Ohama. It's inside so air-con available. Snacks, alcohol and non-alcohol available. Opens from 1pm onwards, and no ressies needed.

Personally, I'm leaning towards the Tambu Lounge. If we all met at 1pm when it opens, we should all be able to fit inside comfortably, then we can have a good hour, or longer, chatting, and that will still give time for people to eat (like wideeyes) or go back to resorts before the MNSSHP, and gives the rest of us the late afternoon/evening to wonder off to another park :D

Any other views? Suggestions? Comments?

[wideeyes]

Ny choice would be Tambu Lounge.

not sure my DD will like sitting at a pool that she can't go in.:rotfl:

[Twilight Terror]

Ny choice would be Tambu Lounge.

not sure my DD will like sitting at a pool that she can't go in.:rotfl:

Yes, especially as it *will* be hot and *not* raining :rotfl: There's nothing like a little air con to cool you down!

[cazzie]

Don't know what we are doing yet but will try and get there if we can. :thumbsup2 Sounds like it could be good fun.

[Twilight Terror]

Don't know what we are doing yet but will try and get there if we can. :thumbsup2 Sounds like it could be good fun.

Brilliant news. Everything is still a little up in the air because we're all waiting on the September park schedules. I think once they are out, we'll have a bit more of an idea as to when/who's coming!

Hopefully, though, we'll get to see you there! :goodvibes

[wideeyes]

Don't know what we are doing yet but will try and get there if we can. :thumbsup2 Sounds like it could be good fun.

Hope you can make it:goodvibes

[DFD]

Tambu lounge :drinking1 !!!

:cool1::thumbsup2:dance3:

[Twilight Terror]

Jealous??? Gonna skive work and come join us yet?

[suzycute]

Another vote for Tambu Lounge! :yay:

Twilight Terror - Thanks for organising this!

[DFD]

Jealous??? Gonna skive work and come join us yet?

I wish I can but I am already taking 10 days vacation 10 days later from the 22nd:sad1:

[Twilight Terror]

Another vote for Tambu Lounge! :yay:

Twilight Terror - Thanks for organising this!

Okay, so it looks like we have a location. As long as no one raises any objections with the time - 1pm - I will be leaving it as that, as well! And you're very welcoming - looking forward to our own little Dis Meet!!! :goodvibes

I wish I can but I am already taking 10 days vacation 10 days later from the 22nd:sad1:

:sad1::sad1::sad1: So, are we not going to get to see our neighbour at all this holiday? Or will it just be some other day? :cloud9:;)

[wifey]

http://www.disneytravelagents.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Sept.pdf

[Twilight Terror]

http://www.disneytravelagents.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Sept.pdf

Thanks for those. Although I am hesitant to believe them until they appear on the Disney site lol Are they usually reliable?

[wifey]

Yes ! they had this years dining plans before the Disney site

[Twilight Terror]

Brilliant. Well I shall tentatively plan, and be ready to change if anything crops up different on the Disney site, but at least it gives me somewhere to start! :goodvibes

[disney_princess_85]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for the invite Twilight Terror, DBF and I would love to join you all for the meet. Tambu Lounge sounds good to me- they do have Lapu Lapus there right? :lmao: It's my mission to try one for the first time this trip!!

We're planning on going to the party after, so we may well be attending in costume!

[Twilight Terror]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for the invite Twilight Terror, DBF and I would love to join you all for the meet. Tambu Lounge sounds good to me- they do have Lapu Lapus there right? :lmao: It's my mission to try one for the first time this trip!!

We're planning on going to the party after, so we may well be attending in costume!

Woohoo!! At this rate, we'll (me, mum and sis) will be coming in costume too, just so we don't feel left out! That, or we switch which night we go to the MNSSHP - since we haven't actually booked our tickets yet! :rotfl:

And yes, according to the Dis menu, they have Lapu Lapus; they come under the speciality drinks :goodvibes

[DFD]

:surfweb:

[wideeyes]

And yes, according to the Dis menu, they have Lapu Lapus; they come under the speciality drinks :goodvibes

My DD had pineapple juice in the pineapple, most expensive pineapple juice I have ever paid for, it cost over $13!! she will be having her juice in a glass next time.:rotfl:

Looks like there is a few of us so far - should be fun.

[wifey]

Look for me in the lounge and you'll find my humans who do the dis for me as my paws are too small

Love

Rhino(the hamster)
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x20/friely123/Rhino001.jpg

[DFD]

Rhino(the hamster)
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x20/friely123/Rhino001.jpg

toooo cute!!!!!!

[Twilight Terror]

Awww soo cute!!!

Not much longer now people! :goodvibes

[wifey]

Rhino is a much loved member of the family so he's coming on vacation too, so watch out dining thread for more fun photos of him and us as we celebrate this year. All of us will be at the meet, we've got lunch reserved at the Kona Cafe so we should have no problems getting to the Tambu Lounge justhave to go canny on any Lapu Lapus ;)We'll have to watch Rhino with the tv remote in our room though when we pop back to the room to change for MNSSHP LOL:thumbsup2:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[epcot1stfave]

Hi can you add us to the list. Myself and DW (hotfudgesundae) would love to join you all in the Tambu Lounge, :thumbsup2 See you there.

[PaulaSB12]

Woohoo!! At this rate, we'll (me, mum and sis) will be coming in costume too, just so we don't feel left out! That, or we switch which night we go to the MNSSHP - since we haven't actually booked our tickets yet! :rotfl:

And yes, according to the Dis menu, they have Lapu Lapus; they come under the speciality drinks :goodvibes
That does sound fun, was intending to do a mnssp on friday but will change it to tuesday and come in costume as well.

[Twilight Terror]

That does sound fun, was intending to do a mnssp on friday but will change it to tuesday and come in costume as well.

We are definitely going to the Tuesday night MNSSHP (on the 15th), and not the Friday one now. So unless our one is a wash-out and they cancel (like they did with the 4th Sept last year), then we'll just be there in our plain old Lime Green t-shirts so no one can miss us!

We will, however, be in costume on the 15th! So if anyone sees a Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella in her royal chariot, that will be us! We'll be in MK from about 5:30/6pm onwards, as we have 4:30pm ressies at GF!

[Twilight Terror]

Hi can you add us to the list. Myself and DW (hotfudgesundae) would love to join you all in the Tambu Lounge, :thumbsup2 See you there.

Welcome! :goodvibes You have been added to the list, and we look forward to seeing you and your DW in September!!! :goodvibes Not long to go now.

[Twilight Terror]

Just giving it a bump up the list. Newbies welcome!

Regulars, have we all got our ADRs sorted after the drama that is "we discriminate against UK people when it comes to online ADRs because your phone numbers suck"?? :rotfl:

[DFD]

how's the drinks coming along ??? :drinking1:

[Twilight Terror]

It's coming along okay! There's quite a few of us gathering now :rotfl: Although, we're going to be missing someone... you! Doh!

[DFD]

It's coming along okay! There's quite a few of us gathering now :rotfl: Although, we're going to be missing someone... you! Doh!

I know am going to be missing alot!!! We need to coordinate better next year since we are now neighbors!!! :goodvibes

[lagunn]

We will be there can you add us to the list please..
See you all soon...:banana:

[PaulaSB12]

Just brought 2 tickets for the MNSSHP 1 for 22nd September and 1 for 2nd October and will be wearing this

http://www.joke.co.uk/fancy_dress/adult_esmeralda_gypsy_costume_(fc)~21813.html

[Twilight Terror]

We will be there can you add us to the list please..
See you all soon...:banana:

Awesome!!!! You are added!!! - Not long now, for any of us! Woohoo!!! :cool1:

[Twilight Terror]

Just brought 2 tickets for the MNSSHP 1 for 22nd September and 1 for 2nd October and will be wearing this

http://www.joke.co.uk/fancy_dress/adult_esmeralda_gypsy_costume_(fc)~21813.html

Brilliant, I love it! At the minute, none of us are wearing any costumes - they are currently just piles of material. I should really start sewing the things together, otherwise September will be here before I know it! :rotfl:

[suzycute]

Hi there!

Wishspirit and I have made some ADR's. We were thrilled to get Chef Mickeys for lunch on 20th Sept - we've never tried this and it sounds like fun. We have also booked Crystal Palace on the 23rd Sept and Prime Time on the 24th Sept for lunch and Cape May Cafe for our final night (25th) so we can wander over to watch Illuminations afterwards for the last time - I LOVE Illuminations!! We made all our ADR's on line and found it much easier than ringing.

Not long to go till 22 Sept!!! :banana:

[Twilight Terror]

Awesome! Glad you got all the ADRs you wanted, and online too! That's great. I did all mine by phone because I wanted to take advantage of the +10 days because I needed to get Le Cellier! So had to get that as late into our holiday as possible. In the end, I've got in on our last night!:thumbsup2

The days are just ticking away! I mean, it's July already! What is happening to 2009, it's just disappearing!

[wifey]

Hello everyone these are our ADR plans for our 2 weeks, we are really looking forward to this holiday and meeting you all at the Tambu Lounge:thumbsup2

Yak and Yeti 15 September(new 2 us) Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Whispering Canyon Cafe 16 September Dinner 5:20 p.m.

50's Prime Time 18 September Dinner 5:20 p.m.

Teppan Edo 19 September(new 2 us) Dinner 5:00 p.m.

Planet Hollywood 20 September Dinner 7:00 p.m.

Kona Cafe 22 September(new 2 us) Lunch 11:10 a.m. followed by UK Disboards Meet at the Tambu Lounge 1:00 p.m.

Sci-Fi Dine In 23 September Dinner 5:55 p.m.

Yachtsman's Steakhouse 24 September(new 2 us) Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Chef Mickey's character breakfast ( an old favourite) 9:30 a.m.

The Plaza dinner (new 2 us) Dinner 5:00 p.m.

Garden Grill Dinner (another favourite but a different time) 6:30 p.m.

and

O'hana character breakfast (new 2 us) 9:30 a.m. the boy thinks Stitch is hilarious:lmao:

So if any of you are in the vicinity please don't be shy, say hello we are friendly:flower3:

[Twilight Terror]

Looks like the only time we're going to be in the same place, let alone same meals, is going to be the Dis Meet! :laughing: We don't even seem to be in the same park on any given day :(

[wifey]

You never know we may see folks at DTD or the water parks, we'll be at US one day when we're not in Disney and about a week later we'll be at IoA :goodvibes but will very likely be popping somewhere for dinner those nights even if it's just for CS meals;) Oh our costumes have just arrived for the MNSSHP they were only ordered yesterday now that's fast !!

[lagunn]

Hi all :goodvibes
I have made a few ADR's as follows.

Saana @ 6.50 for dinner on 17th sept

Hoop dee doo on 21st 9.30 show

crystal palace for breakfast on the 23rd 9.55

turf club and grill on 24th @ 6.10

liberty tree tavern on 25th at 2.00 for lunch

le cellier on 4th oct @ 5.30

:dance3::dance3:

[Twilight Terror]

You never know we may see folks at DTD or the water parks, we'll be at US one day when we're not in Disney and about a week later we'll be at IoA :goodvibes but will very likely be popping somewhere for dinner those nights even if it's just for CS meals;) Oh our costumes have just arrived for the MNSSHP they were only ordered yesterday now that's fast !!

This is very true! We have a day out at US/IOA - we're doing the two parks in one day :scared1: However, we are getting the 2-Park Unlimited ticket, so if we need to go back, we can! :laughing: We've also got a day out at SeaWorld. We have several mornings at the water parks too, so maybe we will see you around after all. The key to finding us in the water parks - looks for the towels with the giant Nemos on, along with the wheelchair! :rotfl:

[wifey]

Okay will do:thumbsup2 We may have Star Wars ones or Stitch ones depending which get picked by the boys;)

[Twilight Terror]

Nice one! :thumbsup2

[wideeyes]

Hi, I am not going to be there as I start uni on the 14th so had to rebook my holiday for next year. :sad1:Hope you all have a great holiday and meet though.

[wifey]

You can always keep updated with us we'll be doing an almost live TR and there's bound to be a few people at the meet if they don't mind having their photos added to our TR you can see everyone too, anyone want to volunteer to be the camera person??!!

Keep in touch Wideeyes and we hope your Uni plans kick off to a great start:hug:

[Twilight Terror]

Sorry to hear you won't be joining us, but good luck with uni!!!!! We'll be thinking of you at the meet and will keep you informed! :thumbsup2

[CALIFLADY]

Hey Y'all!

I've recently touched base with PaulaSB12 on the Solos Board. We're tentatively planning on going to MNSSHP together on 22 September. She mentioned that she was attending the UK DIS Meet earlier in the afternoon and asked me to join. I hate to crash parties, so I thought I'd come over and get a formal invite.

I'm American (but not one of the rude ones who would just crash your party without your permission). :rolleyes1 I've been to your beautiful country about a half dozen times and loved it all, especially the brew pubs!

So. Can I formally crash your party? If not, I certainly would understand. No hard feelings. Really!

[lagunn]

Hey Y'all!

I've recently touched base with PaulaSB12 on the Solos Board. We're tentatively planning on going to MNSSHP together on 22 September. She mentioned that she was attending the UK DIS Meet earlier in the afternoon and asked me to join. I hate to crash parties, so I thought I'd come over and get a formal invite.

I'm American (but not one of the rude ones who would just crash your party without your permission). :rolleyes1 I've been to your beautiful country about a half dozen times and loved it all, especially the brew pubs!

So. Can I formally crash your party? If not, I certainly would understand. No hard feelings. Really!

I for one would love to meet you..
I cannot see any reason why you cant be there.:hug:

[lagunn]

Could somebody please remind me of where and what time the meet is.
I did write it down but due to my age i forget where i put it :rotfl2:

[Twilight Terror]

So. Can I formally crash your party? If not, I certainly would understand. No hard feelings. Really!

Of course!!! Feel free to formally crash our party whenever you like! :goodvibes The meet was set up because so many of us on the UK were going to be away at the same time, but I did also add that anyone and everyone was welcome to join us!! So yes, you are absolutely welcome to join us - the more the merrier! As long as you can put up with a bunch of Brits, of course!!! :rotfl:

Lagunn: If you go to the very first post of this thread, you'll find all the details about where and when, along with a counter so we know how many days we have until we all meet up! :rotfl: But if you don't want to go back:

MEET INFO
Date: 22nd September 2009
Time: 1pm
Place: Poly Resort at the Tambu Lounge

And as of today, it's 74 days until the meet! :goodvibes:thumbsup2

[CALIFLADY]

Ooooh, goody! I promise not to laugh at your accents if you promise not to laugh at mine! Thanks for letting me join.

The one (of many) things we share across the pond is the incredible desire to be in The Happiest Place on Earth. I, for one, CANNOT wait. See y'all in a few months!

[Twilight Terror]

Right, I thought maybe we should have a quick 'Get to Know You' section, so that we aren't all total strangers when we meet up in September. So, I'll go first! Feel free to use the same categories, or add/delete your own!

Name: Elizabeth

Age: 26

Disney Trip Number: 6th to Florida (went to California once)

Collect Disney Merchandise?: Yes!!! Looking around just my bedroom, I can see: mousemat, calender, bedspread, watch, soft toys, pins, DVDs, books, CDs, Sticker Books, Crocs, Folder, Catnip Toys, Towel, T-shirt, Backpack, Keyring, Pixie Dust. And that's just my bedroom! You should see the rest of the house...

Favourite Character: Tinkerbell / Piglet / Ariel

Favourite Movie: Enchanted

Favourite Park Restaurant: Breakfast at Crystal Palace! Although Le Cellier features a very close second!

Been to the Park in costume: Yes - as Tinkerbell and Giselle. This year it's Aurora!

Three interesting facts:
1) I've ridden TOT 28 times in one day, 16 rides of which were consecutive!
2) I have two cats, called Fi and Esta. Fi... Esta... get it?
3) I am halfway through an Open University Certificate in Web Applications Development!

[wifey]

Okay let's see :hug:
Hi
Name: Yvonne (wife of Niel age 39 and Mum to Ethan age 9)
Age 40
Disney Trip Number 7 in Orlando (also been once to DLRP with my family) Dh is on his 9th trip this year and it's Ethan's 6th trip.

Only collect Disney items that appeal to me;) but there's still a few things around the house, lithographs, dvds, plush toys/ figures , cds of Disney songs, photos from the parks, bags, hats, keyrings etc.

Favourite characters:- Figment, Eyeore, Mickey, Donald, Tinkerbell, to name a few.

Favourite Disney films:- Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan,Mary Poppins, Pete's Dragon, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Bug's Life, Lion King, Cars, Dinosaur, Wall-E, Bolt.... yet to see UP and The Frog Princess:thumbsup2

Favourite park:-I can't decide... I like them all for different reasons;)

Favourite restaurant :- CS has to be either CHH OR FTBBQ TS at the moment is either Garden Grill or 50's Prime Time but WCC was great too:goodvibes

Never been to park in costume before:scared: Unless you count being in the Mickey's Jammin' Jungle parade....

We have one cat named Bill otherwise known as Houdini... he's always escaping out of impossible gaps and situations ... occasionally known as smelly cat:rolleyes1 enough said . He spends most of his days asleep in the wardrobes or under the duvets.

Oh I'm a charter member of D23 and I collect pins.. but I don't trade I can't bear to part with them LOL!!

[PaulaSB12]

Name Paula
Age 38 ish
Trip number 6
Collect disney car arial toppers so I can try and remember where I parked the car (what is going to happen when I forget its not a red clio any more?)
Favourite character Sully from Monsters Inc
Favourite film Monster's Inc
Can't decide which is my favourite park they are all good in different ways
but Grey goose slushie is my favourite park drink
Favourite Cs Sunshine seasons so many choices favourite ts Victoria and Alberts
Went to a MNSSHP as a pirate once
Have 3 cats Queenie a catnip addicted kitten abuser (aka grumpy old moo)
Tippy a little black kleptomaniac!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Socks a black and white totally neurotic tom cat
Lucy a rough collie

and am the proud renter of a half plot allotment.

[suzycute]

Name : Sue (wife to David, mum to Anna, 22 and Kate 20 (aka Wishspirit)
Age : just the right side of 50 :scared1:
Trip number : 7 (to WDW) but 2 to DLR and 2 to DLP

Favourite park : Epcot (with MK and DHS a very close second, not so keen on AK)

Favourite rides : TSM, TOT, Soarin, Mickeys Philharmagic, Splash.

3 interesting (or not so interesting) facts (I can't beat Twilights 28 rides on TOT in one day - WOW!)
1) I dream of owning way more than my 100 DVC points and spend hours of thinking through all the point permutations.
2) This holiday will include two firsts - our first MNSSHP and our first Illuminations cruise :banana:
3) I spend my days working as a psychologist working with people with depression and anxiety disorders and I spend my nights surfing DIS boards and listening to the DIS Unplugged podcasts.

Looking forward to meeting you all exactly 9 weeks from today! :thumbsup2

[CALIFLADY]

Name: Renee
Age: 46
Trip number: 5 to WDW, 2 to DLR, 1 to TDL, 1 to DLP

Favorite Park(s): Epcot and DHS
Disney Merchandise: I own about 12 Mickey Mouse coffee mugs, but that's my only vice
Favorite Character: Mickey
Favorite Disney Flick: Mary Poppins...practically perfect in every way!
Been in Costume? No never. This will be my first MNSSHP on 22 September

Three Fun Facts: 1) While I'm an American, I haven't lived in the US since 2003. I've lived in Japan, Russia, and now Canada. I've got a pretty cool job. 2) I'm going to look seriously into buying into DVC in September. 3) My family has NO idea what a closet Disneyoholic I am. Will they still respect me if/when I come out of the closet?

BTW - I've got an ADR at The Wave on 22 September at 12:30-ish, so I'll be over to the Poly for the 1 PM Meet when I finish lunch at the Contemporary. See y'all soon!

[Twilight Terror]

Well, I have some good news - we are planning on attending 2, yes 2, MNSSHPs this year! :cool1: And, our second party will be... 22nd! Woohoo!!!

So, who is going to MNSSHP afterward? And who is coming to the meet in costume???

[wifey]

We'll be at the party after the meet in fancy dress, do you think others would be interested in a group photo possibly with a Union Jack flag ? I only ask because we'll be bringing one with us and it will be a great photo opportunity if anyone is interested:goodvibes

[Twilight Terror]

We'll be at the party after the meet in fancy dress, do you think others would be interested in a group photo possibly with a Union Jack flag ? I only ask because we'll be bringing one with us and it will be a great photo opportunity if anyone is interested:goodvibes

That sounds like a brilliant idea for a photo - perhaps both at the meet and at the party? At the castle or something, if plannable without disrupting everyone's evening! Can't decide what we're gonna do yet - go in costume, eat something at Poly (or other monorail resorts), then go to MNSSHP, or just come back to home resort afterward, get changed and then go to MNSSHP!

[DFD]

:grouphug:

[Lilybee]

Its not to late to be added to the list is it ? Maybe DG and I will pop along. Even though we arn't new to disney, it would be nice to pick a few more tips up from longer serving dis'
:woohoo:

[Twilight Terror]

It's never too late to join us... unless you tried to join us on the 23rd September or after ;):lmao:

Most of us are Disney veterans, so feel free to come along and have a chit chat, learn a thing or two (always seems to be something to learn/that we didn't know!), and of course have a few beverages - alcoholic or non-alcoholic!! We look forward to seeing you + 1 in a few weeks time!!!

[DFD]

It's never too late to join us... unless you tried to join us on the 23rd September or after ;):lmao:


:p cute...

[Lilybee]

Touche lol :joker:

[Twilight Terror]

:p cute...

Oh T, just you wait till next year (unless you're coming at the weekend in a few weeks time!)... I'll remember and get you back ;)

And Lilybee - welcome! :grouphug:

[Lilybee]

Twilight

Just a quickie :rotfl:

Can you explain how the DVC works ? We only go once a year so would it be worth it ? The other threads dont really explain it too well.

See you on the 22nd

Lilybee and Spikey x

[Twilight Terror]

No probs - will send you a PM!

[Twilight Terror]

And, the trip is on!!! I have APs booked and ready for collection at WDW, and I have MNSSHP booked and ready for collection!!! Yay!!! Annnnnd, we are now going to MNSSHP not once, but twice!!!

You'll be able to catch us live in the World, sporting some form of costume(whichever I get around to finishing!) on both the 15th and 22nd! So I expect to see some of you guys at the meet AND in the park! ;-)

[Twilight Terror]

Okay, time to start getting this thread a little active again and making sure everyone is still up for a looking forward to this (hopefully!) wonderful meet!!

Do we all have our Lime Green Mickey Heads ready? Do we all have our lime green t-shirts ready? Pen, paper and cameras at the ready? "Tickets, Money, Passports" (Ab Fab!) ready?

Are WE ready? ;):goodvibes

[MrGLWatson]

looks like I'm just going to miss this meeting as I fly out on Sat 29th Aug, returning 12th Sep.

Anyway wish the meeting goes well and everyone has a great time.
Look forward to the trip reports :)

[wifey]

Oh gosh we need Lime Green Mickey Heads !!:eek: Completely forgot about those :headache: I must get crafting some soon, I knew there's a reason I was looking at the craft paper in town :rolleyes1 I blame my cluttered head .... I'll get right on it I promise :worship::worship::worship:
I have my lime green top though :thumbsup2 we just need to pack everything now once the cases air out at the weekend. :grouphug:Everything is coming together at last :love::cloud9:

[Twilight Terror]

Oh gosh we need Lime Green Mickey Heads !!:eek: Completely forgot about those :headache: I must get crafting some soon, I knew there's a reason I was looking at the craft paper in town :rolleyes1 I blame my cluttered head .... I'll get right on it I promise :worship::worship::worship:
I have my lime green top though :thumbsup2 we just need to pack everything now once the cases air out at the weekend. :grouphug:Everything is coming together at last :love::cloud9:

:lmao: Thankfully, I have all my stuff packed into a little suitcase, and will just hand that to my sister and say "pack this" - she is the queen of packing. I've unfortunately had to do it already because the day she is going to be packing, I am working a double show, and will have to stay late because it's be Stock Take on the Monday!! Grr I will get home about half past midnight, go to bed, get up at 8am, get ready, take the cats to the cattery and go to the airport!!! :scared1:

I have 11 more shows to go :scared1: Seems like yesterday I was saying it was 24 to go! OMG, where is the time going?! I'm not ready!!! Argh!

[wishspirit]

Sorry to join the 'getting to know you' but so late! My mom reminded me to do it, but I forgot! :headache:

Name: Kate

Age: 20

Disney Trip Number: 5th to WDW, been for DLC once and DLRP three times.

Collect Disney Merchandise?: I pick up things here and there, I don't 'collect' anything.

Favourite Character: I can never choose! It changes weekly!

Favourite Movie: Again changes weekely, currently Sleeping Beauty/ WallE

Favourite Park Restaurant: I haven't been in so long, I can't remeber. I am looking forward to Chef Mickey's though!

Been to the Park in costume: Not yet...

Three interesting facts:
1) I haven't been to WDW since I was 16, and haven't stayed on site since I was 12! :eek:
2) I am currently also planning my June 2010 trip!
3) I am currently in my 3rd year of a History degree!

[disney_princess_85]

Hi guys, just letting you know that we're not definitely able to make it to the meet- due to "feminine constraints" (:rolleyes:) this might be the only day we get to make it to a water park, which DBF is desperate to do. I'm really sorry I can't be more certain but I just didn't want anyone to be waiting on us to arrive and I don't want to appear rude. We might still be able to make it and I hope we can! :thumbsup2

[Sapper383]

This sounds like a great idea. My wife is a bit unsure but I think it would be a good laugh. Having served in HM armed forces I have no problem meeting new people.
How do I convince my wife?

[Twilight Terror]

Hi guys, just letting you know that we're not definitely able to make it to the meet- due to "feminine constraints" (:rolleyes:) this might be the only day we get to make it to a water park, which DBF is desperate to do. I'm really sorry I can't be more certain but I just didn't want anyone to be waiting on us to arrive and I don't want to appear rude. We might still be able to make it and I hope we can! :thumbsup2

Sorry to hear that! If things change, then feel free to just drop on over! :goodvibes

[Lilybee]

This sounds like a great idea. My wife is a bit unsure but I think it would be a good laugh. Having served in HM armed forces I have no problem meeting new people.
How do I convince my wife?

We are exactly the same dude. If she's not sure because we are al strangers just re-assure her that its all in public and stuff and most of us wont know eachother and it will just be a meet of fellow dis'ers ! :banana:

[wifey]

All costumes are done in the best possible taste nothing too short or revealing if that's a worry AND they have to be family and child friendly i.e. no scary makeup or props (you can use them at the Universal Horror Nights).

We are all strangers until we get to know each other a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet as they say;) come on over we are friendly honest, we don't care about looks or image leave that at home and come and join the fun. I think the park will look great at night even better with everyone who wants to dress up there too .. and what better way to see Haunted Mansion than at night at the MNSSHP I :love: that ride:thumbsup2

Hope to see some you at the meet 22nd September , for those who'll be in the vicinity.. at the Tambu Lounge in the Polynesian resort easy to find and you don't need park admission to get there just jump on the monorail.

[Lilybee]

Sounds good. See you then. WHOOOOOO 2 days left !!! :cool1:

[Twilight Terror]

Firstly, greetings to all of you who made it to the meet! Next time, Netty! ;)

Secondly, thanks to everyone for showing their interest and I hope to all of you that did not make that nothing too serious kept you away!

Thirdly, it's time for some photos!!!!!! I apologise if I get anyone wrong, or forget someone!!!

Here we all are taking over the Tambu Lounge. Unfortunately, the bar didn't open for another half an hour after we arrived, so we just rearranged the entire place and started having a giant con-flab!!! We did get some looks from people who walked by!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet.jpg

Cath (PlutoDisney) and Sue (suzycute)
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet1.jpg

Val (nursetibs) and Kate (wishspirit)
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet2.jpg

Renee (CALIFLADY) and Paula (PaulaSB12)
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet3.jpg

hotfudgesundae, her husband (epcot1stfave), Yvonne (wifey), Niel
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet4.jpg

And then "the family", later in the evening, at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/mnsshp.jpg

[DFD]

Firstly, greetings to all of you who made it to the meet! Next time, Netty! ;)

Secondly, thanks to everyone for showing their interest and I hope to all of you that did not make that nothing too serious kept you away!

Thirdly, it's time for some photos!!!!!! I apologise if I get anyone wrong, or forget someone!!!

Here we all are taking over the Tambu Lounge. Unfortunately, the bar didn't open for another half an hour after we arrived, so we just rearranged the entire place and started having a giant con-flab!!! We did get some looks from people who walked by!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet.jpg

Cath (PlutoDisney) and Sue (suzycute)
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet1.jpg

Val (nursetibs) and Kate (wishspirit)
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet2.jpg

Renee (CALIFLADY) and Paula (PaulaSB12)
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet3.jpg

hotfudgesundae, her husband (epcot1stfave), Yvonne (wifey), Niel
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/dismeet4.jpg

And then "the family", later in the evening, at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x143/Twilight_Terror/Disney09/mnsshp.jpg

wonderful disers unite !!!!:goodvibes

[jockey]

Great pics:)

[Netty]

Great photos! :thumbsup2
shame the alternator went on the car and we were stuck in the villa :headache:
glad we bumped into you at mnsshp!

see you at the next meet :wizard:

[Twilight Terror]

Great photos! :thumbsup2
shame the alternator went on the car and we were stuck in the villa :headache:
glad we bumped into you at mnsshp!

see you at the next meet :wizard:

Yeah, stupid car! But at least we did get to meet! And in the middle of Magic Kingdom, outside a Candy Stop - you can't get much better than that!!! :rotfl:

Definitely the next one though!