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Renysmom

10-08-2009, 03:09 PM

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/100709_D23Event_MagicMerriment.html

hmmm I think I am saving my $195 and hanging with my Dis friends, of course that is $195 after I buy 2 park tickets and I pay $75 to join D23... ;). The events do sound kinda cool and in a better economy with free cash I could be convinved but this caught my eye as it is Saturday Night the same night as TSM

"After the park closes, enjoy "the last ride of the night" on one of the park's signature attractions, and then head over to New York Street for a private viewing of The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights during a special presentation hosted by two of Walt Disney World's top creative minds. "

Two major events at DHS on the same night, after closing should be interesting

aspen37

10-08-2009, 03:20 PM

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/100709_D23Event_MagicMerriment.html

hmmm I think I am saving my $195 and hanging with my Dis friends, of course that is $195 after I buy 2 park tickets and I pay $75 to join D23... ;)

If you already belong to D23 I think this is a great deal. It sounds like a lot of fun. I already have a bunch of stuff planned and paid for. TSM will be better than dinner and the Osborne lights.
The two day park ticket is INCLUDED. Just MVMCP and the two day park ticket cost $205.00.

NOTE: Available only to D23 Members in good standing. Park entrance is included; TWO one-day, one-park ticket for EACH GUEST will be available at the Guest Relations window at the Main Entrance to Epcot® on the day of the event.

ppjluvsdvc

10-08-2009, 03:34 PM

Just curious- what is DAP?

aspen37

10-08-2009, 03:44 PM

Just curious- what is DAP?

Here you go.

DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info – DISapalooza (continued)
Updates are in red.

(Link to original thread that is now locked - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2201826)

As many of you know, last year was the first time the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel participated in Mousefest. We had such a great time that we immediately committed to participating in future Mousefest events.

Sadly the organizers of Mousefest have decided not to host their annual event this year.

Since the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams already committed to participating and holding a party/event this year we are going forward with those plans for December 2009.

I know many of you have been waiting for details on our event/party in December. We still have many of the details to work out but we have identified the dates of 12/11, 12/12 and 12/13 for DIS related events.

Please understand that this is not a replacement for Mousefest. We look forward to the return of Mousefest in the future and working with the organizers when they decide to have it again.

I understand many of you are already planning meets and events on your own for that weekend. I think that is awesome. Please know that we have no interest in organizing any of these individual events. I am really pleased to see these have taken on a ‘grass roots’ feel and that individuals have taken it upon themselves to organize these and work out the details.

We do plan on having a couple of DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams sponsored/organized events. Again, specifics are in the works but here is what we know so far:

Main Party/Event – the evening of Saturday 12/12/2009
Toy Story Mania Party - Disney Hollywood Studios - 9PM - Midnight

- We are not ready to take waitlist/sign-ups for our main event/party – so please don’t ask. Once we have some specifics worked out we will put up a sign-up form. Until then please be patient.
- We understand that many people will want to attend this year’s party so we are working to ensure we can accommodate as many people as possible so no one is left out.
- We will be charging a small fee to attend this event ($25 per person). This fee is to offset administrative costs and to help ensure everyone who signed up for the party attends. Last year we had some people sign-up who didn’t attend – and since Disney charges us ‘per head’ for these events we wound up wasting money and, worst yet, those were spaces others could have taken.
- We have not worked out the exact fee yet, but plan on keeping it as reasonable as possible so that as many folks who want to attend are able – more details to come.
- Folks who book 2 or more nights with Dreams Unlimited Travel for that weekend will get a priority space on the list for the party as well as have the fee waived.

Friday 12/11/2009 – Tentative
Original ideas with Disney Institute Fell Through - We are working on alternate plans

- We are in talks with the Disney Institute folks to put together some kind of event this day. Most likely this will be some kind of lecture series with multiple speakers. This is all very preliminary but we have thrown out our ‘pie in the sky’ ideas to see what they come back with. I believe I actually heard their heads explode during the conference call when I told them what I wanted to do.
- There will be a charge for this event, however attendees of this event will get priority space on the list for 12/12 party as well as have the fee waived.
- Depending on what we do and the interest from you all this could be a half or full day event and could include meals.
- I am sorry to be so cryptic, but none of the details have been worked out yet.

Sunday 12/13/2009 – Live Podcast Recording
Still working out details for venue

- Again, no details have been worked out but we are hoping to secure a venue large enough to have a live show this day. This would be a free event.
- More details to come as the time gets closer.

Again, I am sorry that I don’t have any details for you. I do know that many of you were looking to make your travel plans for this so I wanted to at least get the dates out there.

As I said, once we have more details I will be releasing them to everyone. Also, once we have some specifics worked out we will be putting up a sign-up form for all events.

My goal this year is to make sure everyone who wants to attend the party has the opportunity. I know some were disappointed last year because we had to cut-off the number of attendees to the party. Hopefully this year we will be able to host everyone who wants to attend.

Thanks
John

PS Anyone who writes, emails, PMs or calls about being put on the waitlist will be subject to public humiliation
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BilltM

10-08-2009, 04:13 PM

If you already belong to D23 I think this is a great deal. It sounds like a lot of fun. I already have a bunch of stuff planned and paid for. TSM will be better than dinner and the Osborne lights.
The two day park ticket is INCLUDED. Just MVMCP and the two day park ticket cost $205.00.

Sounded okay to me as well if your a D23 member. Add the CP and the other activities/food would probably make it well worth the price.

mainegal

10-08-2009, 04:31 PM

Sounds like a fantastic package. Wish I could do it. Wish I could be there for DAP, too.

"the last ride of the night" can't be Toy Story Mainia if they are setting up for the DIS DAP party, right/

UrsulasShadow

10-08-2009, 05:08 PM

Sounds very tempting. Anyone else think it's an amazing coincidence that they chose the traditional dates for Mousefest?

mainegal

10-08-2009, 05:10 PM

Sounds very tempting. Anyone else think it's an amazing coincidence that they chose the traditional dates for Mousefest?

Mousefest... You think they knew about Mousefest?

UrsulasShadow

10-08-2009, 05:18 PM

Mousefest... You think they knew about Mousefest?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Renysmom

10-08-2009, 08:21 PM

I misread earlier and didnt realize that the park tickets were included.

Two park one day tickets and MVMCP equals just about $199 so this is a fabulous deal.

I thought about the Mousefest coincidence as well. This weekend in the parks use to be slow, I am afraid that with this, the WDW Today Reunion, DAP and you know Lou will come up with something that its gonna be busy.

I am ok with that though, as many of the non-official DAP events while in parks actually lend themselves to us not dealing with the crowds so much..

It's gonna be a fun weekend that's all I know :cool1: :cool1:

figgy999

10-08-2009, 09:09 PM

Here is the info about all of the D23 Holiday Events.

D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans today announced complete details for three incredible holiday events this December. D23 Members will get a chance to deck the halls and experience the wonder of the season like never before through incredible offerings at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts as well as a very special “Disney and Dickens” event celebrating Christmases past and present in Hollywood.

“The winter wonderland season at a Disney Park is unlike any other and this December we are offering D23 Members a chance to experience some of our most heartfelt holiday traditions like never before,” said Steven Clark, head of D23. “All three of these events are sure to create lasting magical memories and I couldn’t be more excited to cap off this incredible year of D23 with our Charter Year Members.”

HOLIDAY 2009 D23 CHARTER MEMBER-ONLY SPECIAL EVENTS:

December 6, 2009 D23’s Candlelight Spectacular at Disneyland
For more than 50 years, Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony has heralded in the Christmas season at “The Merriest Place on Earth.” This year’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony serves as the centerpiece of D23’s first holiday season celebration during a magical day of festivities created exclusively for D23 Members and their guests. This can’t-miss event begins with a day enjoying the holiday splendor of Disneyland including reserved seating at Disneyland’s A Christmas Fantasy Parade. When night falls, D23 Members and their guests will gather inside Stage 17 at Disney’s California Adventure where a winter wonderland awaits with a sumptuous private dinner prepared by Disneyland’s Executive Chef—with a special show starring some of Disney’s most beloved characters donning their holiday best. Later that evening, D23 Members and their guests will be escorted to reserved seating for this year’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony, a breathtaking retelling of the Christmas story with a celebrity narrator, the Disneyland Orchestra and the Disney Employee Choir. Following the Candlelight Processional and Ceremony, the party returns to Stage 17 where everyone will enjoy a sweet treat and a special “behind-the-candles” look at the history of holiday traditions at Disneyland, as well as the special care and work that goes into making the parks look their best for the season. Add in some D23 magic, and this is sure to be an once-in-a-lifetime experience!

December 10, 2009 D23’s Disney and Dickens
Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and fellow D23 Members for an evening of Dickensian delights at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to experience the new Robert Zemeckis film Disney’s A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carey, Bob Hoskins and an all-star cast in this new retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday favorite. After the movie, guests will head to a holiday feast at the legendary Tam O’Shanter restaurant in Los Angeles—a frequent hang out of Walt Disney and his animators. D23 Members will have the opportunity to see Walt’s table, take a look at the wonderful artwork created by Disney animators for the Tam, and be entertained by Dickens Carolers, as well as an ensemble from the Disney Employee Choir, who will sing their favorite Disney Christmas songs.

December 12 & 13, 2009 D23’s Magic & Merriment
For two days at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, D23 Members will have the opportunity to experience the holiday season as never before. The jolly happenings begin Saturday morning, December 12 inside the D23 Member Lounge in Epcot. D23 Members will get their first behind-the-scenes look at the holiday magic Disney creates including a glimpse at how the Resort transforms seemingly overnight from Florida paradise to winter wonderland. After a day enjoying the park, D23 Members will reconvene at the America Gardens Theatre to enjoy the perennial Christmas favorite, Candlelight Processional, narrated by the incomparable Vanessa Williams. Following the show, D23 Members will head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a holiday feast on the set of Lights! Motors! Action! And after the park closes, D23 Members will enjoy one more signature ride before heading to the Streets of America for a private viewing of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights hosted by two of Walt Disney World’s top creative minds. Sunday takes D23 Members to the Magic Kingdom for a full day of holiday delights. The fun includes a private luncheon inside the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, and a once-in-a-lifetime private tour of the Cinderella Dream Suite inside Cinderella Castle. That night, the festivities continue with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which includes a private hospitality area with holiday treats. Add in reserved seating for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade and a good helping of pixie dust and D23 Members will have a winter wonderland weekend to remember.

To find out more about D23’s Holiday 2009 Special Events Calendar, including admissions and how to register for events, visit disney.com/D23 and click on the “Expo & Events” tab. All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice, have varying admission fees and registration processes, and may require advance reservations due to space limitations.

MM32830

10-08-2009, 09:33 PM

exwdwcm

10-08-2009, 09:44 PM

i just got the email as well. (yeah i caved and joined D23, lol)

it does sound very tempting- vip/special viewing for CP with Vanessa Williams, VIP areas at Epcot and MK......all sounds pretty nice. With our large group and the kiddos, don't think it is a good option- if i was going solo, i would definitely sign up. not a bad deal too considering it includes the tickets.

so i guess they will be at HS that night after hours with us too? so sounds like Osborne lights will be open late for them. I wonder how many folks will end up at their event- do they limit it?

mainegal

10-08-2009, 10:31 PM

The All About the Mouse podcast has at least two meets the same weekend.

Interesting - the Mousefest organizers let it drop for all their good reasons.
Yet Disney people meets refuse to die!

mrzrich

10-08-2009, 10:34 PM

lurkyloo

10-09-2009, 12:44 AM

It's going to be a difficult decision to make... DAP or Magic & Merriment.

I'm thinking, why not both?

The times for the M&M weekend is a little sketchy but I'm wondering if it will be possible to do both. Most likely you won't be able to do everything but I'm wondering if you can pick and choose the best of both events.

Armand

This is what I'm desperate to know - is it possible to attend the dinner at DHS/Osbourne Lights portion of this event and still make it to DAP? Can they escort us from one to another? Or will we have to leave early, exit the park and meet the DIS group there?

I am hoping the DAP organizers notice this D23 thing and weigh in...

nowellsl

10-09-2009, 07:59 PM

I am surprised that they choose that weekend, there are already no rooms available value or moderate that weekend. The cheapest room my Dreams agent could find me was at SSR, and it was a one bedroom, not even a studio!

Yeah, me too. I would go if I could get a value room. Oh well, I don't need to spend the money anyway!

chirurgeon

10-09-2009, 08:06 PM

If I hadn't already planned for DAP, this could make me join D23. It is a fabulous deal.

Kim

sshaw10060

10-09-2009, 08:23 PM

It really is a pretty good deal money wise. Of course I will be to busy playing with all my DAP friends.

WebmasterJohn

10-09-2009, 09:14 PM

We had a conference call with the event services team helping us with the TSM party this past week and I am really surprised they didn't mention this to us.

If you want to attend TSM you will need to be at the entrance to MGM prior to the party (9PM) and escorted back to the party. No one will be permitted into the TSM party from other areas of the park - only those escorted from the front of the park will be allowed in the party.

We will have some more details soon but you should know you won't have to have park admission for our party as it is after the park closes. We will be sending out credentials to the party. Please don't ask for details as I don't have them yet.

dpuck1998

10-09-2009, 09:37 PM

lurkyloo

10-10-2009, 01:07 AM

We had a conference call with the event services team helping us with the TSM party this past week and I am really surprised they didn't mention this to us.

If you want to attend TSM you will need to be at the entrance to MGM prior to the party (9PM) and escorted back to the party. No one will be permitted into the TSM party from other areas of the park - only those escorted from the front of the park will be allowed in the party.

Thanks for clarifying this. Argh! I don't want to have to miss the DIS party but I want to get my money's worth from the D23 event too! :sad2:

I've emailed D23 customer service about this. I'll post if they reply...

ADP

10-10-2009, 07:45 AM

Sounds very tempting. Anyone else think it's an amazing coincidence that they chose the traditional dates for Mousefest?
I find it very interesting too. I'm sure Disney realizes many fans will be there that weekend for what would have been Mousefest. I guess what surprises me most is the amount of time the entire event takes up. It's going to overlap with a lot of other people's plans and community events. I know choice is typically a good thing, but in this case, with friends involved, I'm not so sure. I sort of hate to say this, but with the size and timing of this event can we officially say D23 (official Disney fan community) is competing with Unofficial fan communities??? :confused:

I think this event looks great. If I didn't have plans already I would love to do it. I wonder if they have a discount for AP holders since they don't need tickets, or if you can keep the 2 day tickets towards a renewal. If I wasn't leaving Sunday night and would miss at least half of the event I might consider it.
I'd think saving the 2 days towards a renewal would be the only option, but not a bad option at all if you plan to renew your AP for 2010.
I have so many things planned already trying to integrate this into the weekend would make it too hectic in my opinion. I'm sure for some its going to work out great, but there's no way I could swing it.

Disneydonnam

10-10-2009, 07:55 AM

Do you need to be in Florida to order the tickets for the D23 on 12/12-12/13? I thought I read somewhere tickets went on sale on the 15th and registration was at Epcot.

fakereadhed

10-10-2009, 07:55 AM

Is it just me, or does it seem like D23 is trying to squash out the competition? That was my first thought about the end of Mousefest. Now this.

WaltD4Me

10-10-2009, 08:05 AM

Is it just me, or does it seem like D23 is trying to squash out the competition? That was my first thought about the end of Mousefest. Now this.

I don't think Disney really has any concept of the scope of the competition, so I'm not so sure that is their plan. If it is the plan though....they are WAY dumber than I thought. The "unofficial" fan communities is what keeps their biggest fans going and motivated to stay their biggest fans IMHO.

fakereadhed

10-10-2009, 08:12 AM

I don't think Disney really has any concept of the scope of the competition, so I'm not so sure that is their plan. If it is the plan though....they are WAY dumber than I thought. The "unofficial" fan communities is what keeps their biggest fans going and motivated to stay their biggest fans IMHO.

I'm pretty sure they know the scope of the competition since they are naming the DIS and other fan sites in surveys. I've also seen replies to threads that show that they are aware of what goes on on the boards. I'm not bashing them for it. Seems like a pretty good business plan to be in control of your own fan base. I just wonder if it's not a coincidence.

DisneyKevin

10-10-2009, 09:31 AM

I think this event looks great. If I didn't have plans already I would love to do it. I wonder if they have a discount for AP holders since they don't need tickets, or if you can keep the 2 day tickets towards a renewal. If I wasn't leaving Sunday night and would miss at least half of the event I might consider it.

When Disney attaches tickets to an event....they are usually good for just that event.

They usually can not be used at a later date and can not be used towards an upgraded ticket.

I do not know this to be true for this particular event, but I will be surprised if it isnt true.

wdwscout

10-10-2009, 10:02 AM

I was thinking about the AP thing too.
D23 appeals to Disney's most loyal group- and the vast majority of those fans will have APs (to WDW or DL).
It surprised me that this was not addressed in the initial announcement.

I am glad to see they are doing something at WDW. It is pricey, but it's still a good deal considering what is included. BUT if an AP Holder has to "re-purchase" those 2 parks days- you've lost most of the value right there.

Plus...we are less than 60 days out. People already have their plans (and ADRs) in place- especially those that involved meeting up with unofficial fan communities.

I really do wonder sometimes who is in charge over there? :confused: And WHAT are they thinking? :confused3

I am a D23 member, and an AP holder- but we are only doing DAP that weekend!

DisneyKevin

10-10-2009, 10:15 AM

I have just been through this scenario with ABD.

We've had a guest ask about the 4 day park hoppers included with the ABD Backstage Magic Adventure.

The guests are Disneyland AP holders and wanted to know if the parkhoppers included in the package could be donated to a charity similar to GKTW.

Disney and ABD have taken the position that the parkhoper tickets are ONLY good during the Adventure. They can not be transferred. They can not be used at another time. They can not be used towards an upgraded ticket.

As I said earlier.....I do not know that the D23 tickets will be treated in the same way....but I will be surprised if they do not carry the same restrictions.

Disney is particular in the way their ticket media is handled and they arebt going to want you to be able to sell your two park tickets for just a bit less than the cost of the entire event.

Again....this is conjecture and opinion. I do not know this to be fact....well the ABD part I know to be fact.

LilGMom

10-10-2009, 10:23 AM

As per the info on the D23 site about M&M "TWO one-day, one-park ticket for EACH GUEST will be available at the Guest Relations window at the Main Entrance to Epcot® on the day of the event. Park tickets and Disney Quest tickets must be used by January 30, 2010." So it appears that the tickets that are included in the M&M even do not have to be used for the event but do have to be used by 1/30/10. It doesn't say if the tickets can be upgraded to APs.

Do you need to be in Florida to order the tickets for the D23 on 12/12-12/13? I thought I read somewhere tickets went on sale on the 15th and registration was at Epcot.
The D23 site just says that you have to be a D23 member in good standing and present your Member number when ordering.

MM32830

10-10-2009, 04:03 PM

Do you need to be in Florida to order the tickets for the D23 on 12/12-12/13? I thought I read somewhere tickets went on sale on the 15th and registration was at Epcot.

You order the tickets online at this site:

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo.html

If you go there now, you will see some events say tickets are now available but the M&M event says tickets are available Oct 15th.

I think what you saw about EPCOT was for registration. The email you received said:

"Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Odyssey Center located in Epcot's Future World (just past Test Track). First presentation begins at 10 a.m."

So (from what I understand) you buy your tickets online but you have to register for the event at EPCOT starting at 9 a.m.

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Armand

txvjc

10-10-2009, 05:01 PM

So (from what I understand) you buy your tickets online but you have to register for the event at EPCOT starting at 9 a.m.

Don't think of it as registering for the event itself, as much as a check-in for the event to get your wristbands and etc that don't fit in the envelope that you would pick up at will call...the registration aspect of it is for those wishing to sign up for the Cinderella Suite Tour and a few other things...

lurkyloo

10-14-2009, 10:47 PM

ruedebuci

10-15-2009, 06:54 AM

So I wanted to update this with the answer I got from D23. Their Saturday-night exclusive viewing and Imagineer chat at Osbourne Lights runs from 9pm to 10pm, and they reconfirmed that the only way to get into "the other event" (aka DISapalooza) was to be outside the park gates when it started, which the podcast team says is at 9pm.

BOOOOOOO! :mad:

Also, if anyone was curious, the 1-day, 1-park tickets that come with the D23 event cannot be upgraded or turned into park hoppers.

Thanks for your post. I was unsuccessful getting a reply from D23. That is a shame. But I guess only 1hr of overlap is not too bad.

I would not expect anyone from the DIS event to come get us. But maybe if there are enough of us, someone running the D23 event may agree to escort us from Osbourne Lights over to the DIS event at Toy Story Mania? Of course, the DIS party people would hopefully agree to let us in if we made it over there.

We should probably try to keep track of the people who are signed up for both.

Disneydonnam

10-15-2009, 08:33 AM

You order the tickets online at this site:

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo.html

If you go there now, you will see some events say tickets are now available but the M&M event says tickets are available Oct 15th.

I think what you saw about EPCOT was for registration. The email you received said:

"Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Odyssey Center located in Epcot's Future World (just past Test Track). First presentation begins at 10 a.m."

So (from what I understand) you buy your tickets online but you have to register for the event at EPCOT starting at 9 a.m.

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Armand

Thank you for your response. I did read it wrong.

Disneydonnam

10-15-2009, 08:38 AM

This will be my first time doing DAP. I was also signing up for the D23. My question is will the Osbourne lights still be on during the Toy Storia Mania? I found some info on TSM like the food and hours but nothing else.

DisneyKevin

10-15-2009, 09:59 AM

I would like to direct you to John's first post in this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2308613

He has addressed almost all of the questions being asked here.

Disneydonnam

10-15-2009, 10:18 AM

I would like to direct you to John's first post in this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2308613

He has addressed almost all of the questions being asked here.

Thank You for the link.

lurkyloo

10-15-2009, 11:54 AM

Thanks for your post. I was unsuccessful getting a reply from D23. That is a shame. But I guess only 1hr of overlap is not too bad.

I would not expect anyone from the DIS event to come get us. But maybe if there are enough of us, someone running the D23 event may agree to escort us from Osbourne Lights over to the DIS event at Toy Story Mania? Of course, the DIS party people would hopefully agree to let us in if we made it over there.

See, that's what I was wondering. For the private parties I've done at Epcot, we hired an Event Guide to escort us in from the gate. Why couldn't those of us on the D23 event get an event guide to lead us to the DIS party? I asked D23 about that, but I have a feeling I'll get shot down.

At any rate, this may all be moot if as many people wanna go to the D23 things as it seems online - we may not even be able to get tickets! :sad2:

DisneyKevin

10-15-2009, 12:27 PM

Currently, you will need to be at the front gate of Disney Hollywood Studios at 9:00pm EST to gain access to the DIS event.

This is the only way to access the DIS event.

txvjc

10-15-2009, 01:57 PM

Don't worry, the D23 event sold out within minutes of it going on sale so unless you somehow managed to get thru online (i heard there were som problems with the website) your prob out of luck. I say prob because on the site it says "currently sold out" which is different from the normal "sold out" on other events, so maybe they plan on adding more tickets to this event since they sold so quickly this morning.

ruedebuci

10-15-2009, 02:18 PM

I was able to register for the D23 event, anyone else have any luck?

lurkyloo

10-15-2009, 02:21 PM

I registered too. :thumbsup2 Now I just have to decide who I love more - D23 or the DIS... :rotfl:

nowellsl

10-15-2009, 02:29 PM

tothesea

10-15-2009, 03:54 PM

I tried but couldn't get the purchase completed because it wouldn't take a blank Country and US wasn't listed. I'm really bummed! :mad:

I didn't know there was any other way to register besides on-line!?

Same thing happened to me...got to the account info page and everything was fine, then it wouldn't take me any further. Stopped on that page.