New England Meet Thread for Disney Lovers

[Mahorn]

Hello all. I thought I would start a meet up or discussion thread for those who live in the New England area. I am from MA and know there are many people from MA and surrounding states on the disboards.


Lets get something started.

[Sha]

Hello all. I thought I would start a meet up or discussion thread for those who live in the New England area. I am from MA and know there are many people from MA and surrounding states on the disboards.


Lets get something started.

Great idea Mahorn!

[bbarterjr]

Great idea!! Let's see how many other New Englanders we can find on here! :)

[Mahorn]

bbarterjr have you lived in MA long?

[bbarterjr]

all 29 years of life! hahaha

where in MA are you from?

[Mahorn]

About 15 to 20 minutes south from Worcester

[bbarterjr]

that's not too far at all.

I'm about 5 mins from the worcester-millbury line.

[Mahorn]

Than I'm a bit closer, when was your last trip to Disney?

Where do you think would be a good place for a disboard meet?

[Costumesaremylife]

Here!

I'm from Somerville, MA.

[bbarterjr]

Than I'm a bit closer, when was your last trip to Disney?

Where do you think would be a good place for a disboard meet?

My last trip was in April of '09. I don't get to go down nearly as much as my brother does! Hahahaha he's down there at least twice a year with the wife and 2 kiddos. I'd love to go down there more often!!

[Mahorn]

Hello costumesarefor life welcome to the thread, where do you think a good place for a meet is?

[Mahorn]

I was there last August and am planning another trip for this year. I might have room in my luggage ;)


My last trip was in April of '09. I don't get to go down nearly as much as my brother does! Hahahaha he's down there at least twice a year with the wife and 2 kiddos. I'd love to go down there more often!!

[bbarterjr]

I was there last August and am planning another trip for this year. I might have room in my luggage ;)

Hahahahaha!!! I'll make sure I fit if Disney is involved!!

[can84]

Not sure if NY is considered New England or Mid-Atlantic, but would love to be counted in! Maybe a beach meet if the weather ever turns nice :confused3

[Mahorn]

Christi we will definitely include you ;)

[Mahorn]

What type of place should we meet restaurant, casino ect any ideas?

[timmac]

Hey, I just saw this thread, and figured I'd get in on it. I live in Nashua, NH, and would be very interested in getting together with others.

[Mahorn]

Welcome timmac I have a good friend that is a Disney nut like me who lives in Haverhill.

What kind of place would you be interested in meeting at?

[timmac]

Welcome timmac I have a good friend that is a Disney nut like me who lives in Haverhill.

What kind of place would you be interested in meeting at?

My own personal preference would be a restaurant or bar, and if at all possible, on a weeknight rather than a weekend. (I'm up further north over weekends visiting my kids usually)

[ahoff]

I am going up to Boston in June. And will be in RI in August.

Oh, and at DW in May.......

[Mahorn]

Hey haven't talked to you in forever how are you? How long will you be in Boston? and RI maybe we can get a couple of meets planned I'd love to meet you in Boston if I can.




I am going up to Boston in June. And will be in RI in August.

Oh, and at DW in May.......

[ahoff]

Yes, it has been a while! I'm good, thanks. How are you? Will be there for a weekend, 18th to 20th. Doing that beer ride again.....

[Mahorn]

I'm good busy lately but very good I miss chatting with everyone but things are great here maybe we can schedule a meet when you're around. I am looking at planning a trip to Disney in late July early August

[Mahorn]

Ok guys lets not let this thread die, anyone have any favorite restaurant they would like to meet?

[10_Kyle_10]

Welcome timmac I have a good friend that is a Disney nut like me who lives in Haverhill.

What kind of place would you be interested in meeting at?

I work in haverhill!

We would be up for some sort of meet as well. There is a dis meet section so maybe he mods can move this thread? It may get more hits there.

My suggestions would be to possibly wait till the new yak and yeti restaurant opens up in Somerville, ma. I think it would be neat to get a bunch of people together there as it will be a little piece of Disney here in new England.

PS. I do realize its not a Disney resturant nor is it associated with them at all but I figured we all could see the connection. This new restaurant is the same chain as the Disney one for what its worth.

[buena vista]

Wicked cool idea (thread and meet) :)

I met my DGF RoseAnne (moremickey4me) here on the boards as well as several other good friends from this area.

I don't check the boards as often as I used to, but lots of us are still around and love to get together with other fun Disneyphiles.

Look forward to seeing more local traffic on the thread and planning another get-together for this area.

[UrsulasShadow]

Are we doing singles only, or are we including people who travel solo, too? I'm in Plymouth, if you don't mind a curmudgeonly woman who loves to travel sans family.

[Mahorn]

That would be a blast I'm sure. Or in Burlington we could to to the Rainforest Cafe and I know its not associated with Disney but reminds me of being there.


I work in haverhill!

We would be up for some sort of meet as well. There is a dis meet section so maybe he mods can move this thread? It may get more hits there.

My suggestions would be to possibly wait till the new yak and yeti restaurant opens up in Somerville, ma. I think it would be neat to get a bunch of people together there as it will be a little piece of Disney here in new England.

PS. I do realize its not a Disney resturant nor is it associated with them at all but I figured we all could see the connection. This new restaurant is the same chain as the Disney one for what its worth.

[Mahorn]

Definitely does not just for singles for all in the NE area who have a love for Disney :)

So join the conversation.


Are we doing singles only, or are we including people who travel solo, too? I'm in Plymouth, if you don't mind a curmudgeonly woman who loves to travel sans family.

[Imagineer5]

I work in haverhill!

We would be up for some sort of meet as well. There is a dis meet section so maybe he mods can move this thread? It may get more hits there.

My suggestions would be to possibly wait till the new yak and yeti restaurant opens up in Somerville, ma. I think it would be neat to get a bunch of people together there as it will be a little piece of Disney here in new England.

PS. I do realize its not a Disney resturant nor is it associated with them at all but I figured we all could see the connection. This new restaurant is the same chain as the Disney one for what its worth.

Wow I didn't know one was opening! That's awesome :cool1:

I'm from Taunton, MA! Would love a local meetup! Gotta get my disney fix in since I still have 6 months til our trip!!

[PirateMel]

Checking in from Central MA here - Next to Worcester actually!

Met some really nice people from here in Disney!

[Mahorn]

Glad the thread is booming, we should at least try to get a date to do a meet.

[Sha]

Glad the thread is booming, we should at least try to get a date to do a meet.

Glad to see that your thread is drawing more people Mahorn!!

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

Hello there,
I was involved in the New England meet last year and it went really well.
We actually started off with a few polls: where and when.
The choices we had were for skiing in VT or Foxwoods Casino in CT. We ended up in the casino. We met for dinner, drinks, gaming, etc. I met some great people who I now consider my friends. Also give some dates and see who is interested.
I would be open to attending another meet. I am sure Tom would be joining as well.
Thanks for putting this together.
RoseAnne

[Auntie L.]

Hi everybody!

Jenn, good to talk to you again - I haven't been on the boards much (too much work and life getting in the way!!) I miss the chats too - esp on Joe's site. Hope you're well!

I love the idea of a get-together in NE (I'm another central MA/Blackstone valley person..) I'd vote for some place festive for a meet-up - Rainforest is great (I've been there a lot with my nieces and nephew) or a casino would be cool too. :cool1: I have a friend/co-worker who's also a Disney freak - maybe she'd come with me (she's married, but who cares??)

I'm trying to save $$$ this year, but I am getting in one short trip in August with my family - cannot wait!

Hey, Augie - how are you?? Doing well, I hope!!

Thanks again, Jenn! I'm psyched! :thumbsup2

Linda

[Mahorn]

RoseAnne would you be willing to help me set up a poll? I have never done that on here before. Any other advice would be great!!!



Hello there,
I was involved in the New England meet last year and it went really well.
We actually started off with a few polls: where and when.
The choices we had were for skiing in VT or Foxwoods Casino in CT. We ended up in the casino. We met for dinner, drinks, gaming, etc. I met some great people who I now consider my friends. Also give some dates and see who is interested.
I would be open to attending another meet. I am sure Tom would be joining as well.
Thanks for putting this together.
RoseAnne

[CanadianBacon]

im from Nashua, NH, a couple minutes down the road is Lowell/Dracut MA

[tink713]

Joining in, from Fitchburg, MA here

[Mahorn]

What did everyone think of today's beautiful weather?

I am so glad the sun was out. Hopefully my sump pump continues working.

[Auntie L.]

What did everyone think of today's beautiful weather?

I am so glad the sun was out. Hopefully my sump pump continues working.


It was GORGEOUS!! We deserve it!!

I'm psyched about the meet-up - please let me know how I can help!!

Linda

[Mahorn]

bumparoo

[can84]

:drive:

bumpity bump!

[marypoppinstoo]

Hello Everyone!

I am in MA (about 20mi NW of Boston). I have my second trip to WDW planned for late December. I am going by myself this time (by choice) and I am psyched! I will get to do and go everywhere I want.:cool1:

[Auntie L.]

Hello Everyone!

I am in MA (about 20mi NW of Boston). I have my second trip to WDW planned for late December. I am going by myself this time (by choice) and I am psyched! I will get to do and go everywhere I want.:cool1:


Hi there, Mary!! Good for you for planning a solo trip! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

Mahorn,
I don't know how to set up a poll.
I am sure someone here will be able to help you.

[Sha]

You need to go back to the original post I believe... edit and look for options. not sure if you can edit the poll after you do it. Its been awhile since I have done one.

[captainjen]

I love the idea for Rain Forest Cafe or even the Boarder Cafe in Burlington MA it is across the street from the Rain Forest and it reminds me of Mexico in Epcot. The food is great and the parking a breeze. It is also right off of 128 so it could be really easy for a meet up!

[dislainey]

Just wanted to say "HI". I am from the Boston area and heading down to Disney in early May to celebrate my friend's 50th birthday. Love to chat about Disney so I will keep checking back to see what you guys plan!

[airhead]

Northshore here! A few years ago,I went to a meet at the Rainforest Cafe in the Burlington Mall. Had a good time and met some really nice people!

[Mahorn]

Ok guys I posted a poll on where to meet if you have other ideas throw them out and we can adjust the poll

[beansmom]

we'll join in. We're from Hudson...a little outside Worcester. It would be nice to get together with other Dis'ers.

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

Ok, I voted for Rainforest!!!
Just let me know what dates are floating around!
Can wait to meet some new Dis peeps!

[Auntie L.]

Ok, I voted for Rainforest!!!
Just let me know what dates are floating around!
Can wait to meet some new Dis peeps!

I voted for Rainforest too - but if we can get this going, I'd love to do the casinos too - and I'm very excited about Yak & Yeti opening!!!

Off to work in the rain - yuck - :sad1: - But TGIF!! Have a great day everyone!!

Linda

[Fantasmic23]

Hello all. I thought I would start a meet up or discussion thread for those who live in the New England area. I am from MA and know there are many people from MA and surrounding states on the disboards.


Lets get something started.

Count me in! Connecticut here. :)

[klacey1]

Hello! I primarily live on the border of NY/CT, but travel to RI for work periodically (also where I went to college). I would love a Dis Meet!

[BilltM]

If I'm available I'd be happy to meet up with other DISers. I'm in Central Mass. I'll keep checking back for updates.

[ImprovGal]

Hi from RI here!
I'd be interested in a meet. I voted for the CT casino because it's a smidge closer to me than Rainforest Cafe.

The Yak & Yeti restaurant scheduled to open in Somerville has no relationship whatsoever to Landry's (who owns/operates Rainforest Cafes and Yak & Yeti in AK). It's a Nepali restaurant and just happens to have the common name "Yak & Yeti".

[airhead]

Just voted to go to Rainforest Cafe! Its a great place for a Disney meet,very Disney-like atmosphere!!

[Auntie L.]

airhead - Love the name!! Wish I'd thought of it!! :rotfl:

Improvgal - Love the visual about Disney's shrinking food sizes (they better not mess with the Mickey Bar!!) :laughing:

Linda

[Mahorn]

Linda how are you when looks good for a date for people? I would like to do it on a weekend when I don't have my kids easier than finding a sitter.


Anyone have any dates in mind?

[leebee]

I am way up here, just north of Bangor, ME, but would love to come to a DIS meet at RFC if I can swing the timing with work. I know there are quite a few Mainers on the Boards- it actually kind of surprises me! Living in Maine, I am not afraid of driving long distances, that's for sure... but if there's anyplace closer than burlington, that'd be great! I grew up in MA (Peabody) and lived in the area for about 30 years, so I know where you are talking about and how long it takes to get there. I'll check back occasionally and see what's up!

[MingMingsMom]

Hi All! Never been on a Dis Meet , sounds like fun! Northern Nh here, I voted for RFC

[Disneydonnam]

Jumping in from Norwood, Ma. Would love to do a meet. My next trip to Disney isn't until Sept.

[airhead]

airhead - Love the name!! Wish I'd thought of it!! :rotfl:



Improvgal - Love the visual about Disney's shrinking food sizes (they better not mess with the Mickey Bar!!) :laughing:

Linda

LOL I was an airbrush artist for many years

[Auntie L.]

LOL I was an airbrush artist for many years

Got it! Cute!! ;) ;)

Hey Jenn - weekends are good for me. For some reason for the next few months I've got some Saturdays tied up but most of my Sundays are good. Should we throw out a few potential dates??

Linda

[twinklebug]

South shore gal here ... I'd love to attend a DIS meet and put some faces to the names here! If I were able to make it RFC seems to be the best option. However, I'm not voting as I doubt I can go since DS is keeping me running most weekends with baseball. Time will tell ;)

RFC
Pros:
Easy to find (Burlington Mall, right off of 128)
Traffic is usually decent except for rush hours.
Similar in setup and menu to RFCs in FL

Cons:
You're not in Disney when you come out :rotfl:

[ahoff]

I will be traveling to Manchester sometime next month for work. Maybe I can make it into a long weekend. Will also be going to Boston the weekend of the 19th so I can ride my bike to Windsor VT. Will be staying with a friend who lives in Bedford.

[Auntie L.]

Jumping in from Norwood, Ma. Would love to do a meet. My next trip to Disney isn't until Sept.


Guess we need a bump!! Oh, and Disneydonnam, meant to tell you - grew up in Norwood (a hundred years ago!! ;) )

Linda

[Disneydonnam]

Guess we need a bump!! Oh, and Disneydonnam, meant to tell you - grew up in Norwood (a hundred years ago!! ;) )

Linda

Wow you got out of Norwood. I grew up on Railroad Ave and after got married we moved two whole streets away to rock St. We keep looking at other towns but we are still here.

[Auntie L.]

Wow you got out of Norwood. I grew up on Railroad Ave and after got married we moved two whole streets away to rock St. We keep looking at other towns but we are still here.

Yeah, I left around '73 (I told you it was a long time ago!!! :lmao: ) I was closer to Boston for a while (Quincy, Medford) but I've been in the Milford/Hopedale area for almost 20 years now - not TOO far away...

Linda

[3girls4me05]

I voted. I am just North of Boston. I voted for RFC

[tigger813]

We're in Littleton and would love to come! Just came back from a Disney Give A Day Meet with some people in Ayer.

Either Yak and Yeti or RFC would be fine with us. Let us know a date!

DH is doconeill on the boards.

[divawife]

Hi,
I am in Woburn and would love to join everyone at the Rainforest Cafe in Burlington! What do you all do when you meet up? I don't really know anyone individually on the Boards but have been here since 2007/2008-ish. Will everybody know everyone else?
Love this Board a lot it really helped me plan my trip. Am planning another for 2011, this time to see Harry Potter too.
Nice to meet everyone!

[apurplebrat]

Hi. Voted for RFC. Would love to meet up w/Disers

[Mahorn]

ok looks like RFC is the winner for now. that doesn't mean we can't do a casino trip later.


What weekends look good for everyone and should it be a lunch or dinner thing

Give me a few dates then we can set up another poll

[tigger813]

ok looks like RFC is the winner for now. that doesn't mean we can't do a casino trip later.


What weekends look good for everyone and should it be a lunch or dinner thing

Give me a few dates then we can set up another poll

Saturday evenings work best for us. Or even a Friday night! Best times for us to be able to get a sitter for our girls!!!

[DisneyAndRedSox]

Just stumbled on this thread! It would be wonderful to meet with other people who understand my "little" Disney and DISboards obcession! :surfweb:

I live in in the dead-center of the state, Rutland, not too far from Worcester. Rutland is so small that we don't have any traffic lights... but of course we have two Dunkin' Donuts! :rotfl2:

This weekend I was at a family party and a few people were talking about an ice cream shop that is awesome in Sterling. I said "oh, that is my favorite place!" They just looked at me confused and said "I thought Disney World was your favorite place?" OK, I guess I should have said "that is my favorite place to get ice cream" (assuming we are talking about places were Dole Whips are not available, of course!) :rotfl:

Darn, now I am in the mood for a Dole Whip! :headache:

[Auntie L.]

ok looks like RFC is the winner for now. that doesn't mean we can't do a casino trip later.


What weekends look good for everyone and should it be a lunch or dinner thing

Give me a few dates then we can set up another poll

Friday nights and Saturdays are usually good for me. These dates are good:

4/30, 5/7, 5/8, 5/14, 5/15, 5/21, 5/28, 5/29, 6/4, 6/5 (evening), 6/11, 6/19, 6/25, 6/26

That's a start!! Also, I have one of those RFC Safari Club cards - don't know if that would be helpful in making a reservation??

Linda

[Disneydonnam]

Friday nights works for me.

[KayW]

Just stumbled on this thread! It would be wonderful to meet with other people who understand my "little" Disney and DISboards obcession! :surfweb:

I live in in the dead-center of the state, Rutland, not too far from Worcester. Rutland is so small that we don't have any traffic lights... but of course we have two Dunkin' Donuts! :rotfl2:

This weekend I was at a family party and a few people were talking about an ice cream shop that is awesome in Sterling. I said "oh, that is my favorite place!" They just looked at me confused and said "I thought Disney World was your favorite place?" OK, I guess I should have said "that is my favorite place to get ice cream" (assuming we are talking about places were Dole Whips are not available, of course!) :rotfl:

Darn, now I am in the mood for a Dole Whip! :headache:

Hey I am in Rutland too!

[disneydiva0729]

Would love to join you all sounds like tons of fun!!! Saturday nights are usually great for me, plus if given enough heads up, it would be worth requesting off! :thumbsup2

[divawife]

Saturday or Sunday night. If its Friday I couldn't get there until about 7 since I work in Boston.

[kaytieeldr]

Friday night I couldn't get there until about 8:30. Saturday night or any time Sunday is good.

BEST place would be Earl of Sandwich... but we can't go there :sad: It's past security in Terminal E at Logan. Can you believe the nerve of them? EoS would be perfect! There'd be plenty of seating at Logan, there's all kinds of private and public transportation... wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

So I voted for RFC - but a casino works well, too ;)

[tigger813]

Is this with or without kids?

We could also do a Sunday afternoon!

[MingMingsMom]

Saturdays and Sundays are best for me. :)

[Mahorn]

Well it looks like Saturdays might be thge best for everyone, when i get home from work today I'll set up another poll with daqtes and we can get this meet running.

[Sha]

bump

[DFD]

bump

SHA????? are you going ??? :goodvibes

[Sha]

No... but I was talking to Mahorn when she was debating about setting this up, and so I want to keep up there for her. Maybe another time, if I am allowed. ;)

[Auntie L.]

No... but I was talking to Mahorn when she was debating about setting this up, and so I want to keep up there for her. Maybe another time, if I am allowed. ;)

You're definitely allowed Sha!! And we'll let you escape back to sunny Florida before the snow flies again!! :) :)

Linda

[Sha]

You're definitely allowed Sha!! And we'll let you escape back to sunny Florida before the snow flies again!! :) :)

Linda

Thanks Linda... are you going to be down this May??? Might get to see you at one of the meets there, but my plans changed for some of the events.

[Imagineer5]

Can't wait to see some possible dates!! Saturdays and Sunday afternoons are best for me as well.

[Mahorn]

Ok to create a new poll for dates I have to post a new thread see you over there.

[Auntie L.]

Thanks Linda... are you going to be down this May??? Might get to see you at one of the meets there, but my plans changed for some of the events.

Not in May, sadly. :sad2: My brother and his family will be down in late August, so I'm going then. Not enough $$ to go twice this year (I've been a bad girl!! :rolleyes:) My 7 year old nephew is psyched about me going down with them - I can't resist him!! ;)

I would love to get together with folks from the boards down at the World sometime - definitely!! :woohoo:

Linda

[divawife]

Did you all ever meet up? I haven't been on the boards in a few so I am afraid I missed the whole thing! Someone please pm me when and if you go again (although I hope you didn't go yet!)

[407-W-DISNEY]

anyone interested in trying to meet up again????

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

Count me in.

[Mahorn]

I'm sorry guys I really dropped the ball on this one work has had me running crazy if anyone wants to try to schedule i'm in.

[Auntie L.]

I'm sorry guys I really dropped the ball on this one work has had me running crazy if anyone wants to try to schedule i'm in.

Bumping this one up. Just got back from the World last week - very magica, as usual. Will need my Dis fix up north!!

Who's in??

Linda

[kaytieeldr]

I'm in, with an odd work schedule: I'm available Thursday and Saturday evenings, and all day Sundays. And I stick with my vote for RainForest!

[ImprovGal]

I'm in, too. Saturdays/Sundays (time of day doesn't really matter) are better for me unless there's interest in a gathering at a Friday night improv comedy show in Attleboro. ;)

[Goofy4Disney!]

I haven't posted on this board in forever (heavy lurking and lots of WDW visits, but no posting recently lol), but I'd love to join if the dates are right. :)