Hollywood, Disneyland

[airplanegod]

Hi, we are going here from 7/17-7/24. I am wondering if anyone else is going around this time, and if anyone did this before. Thank You!:car:

[Tozzie]

Hi, we are going here from 6/17-6/24. I am wondering if anyone else is going around this time, and if anyone did this before. Thank You!:car:


I went on this trip last year, it was Awesome!!! Have a great trip!!!!

[airplanegod]

Thank You, I hope I will to:thumbsup2

[jacksparrowfan]

It's terrific. I have been twice. You get to do so much they don't let guests do on a normal day. The Tour Guides make the week for you too. They are so much fun, they take care of you, and they love Disney just as much as the guests do. Have a magical time!!!

[shellabell]

I'm going for the 2nd time in October. It was so much fun, as jacksparrowfan said the guides are so great; it really is special.

[rstamm]

Hi, we are going here from 6/17-6/24. I am wondering if anyone else is going around this time, and if anyone did this before. Thank You!:car:



Did you mean that you are arriving early and doing the 6/20-6/25 tour?

There was a thread a few months ago about who was going but the thread didn't keep up.

If this is the tour you are going on, we will see you there!

[adambomb85]

I was the one who started that thread a few months back (if we are talking about the 6/20 - 6/25 trip). Great to meet another fellow Adventurer! It's me and my boyfriend on this trip - 25 and 26, respectively. What about you?

For more info, you may want to check out the original thread (apparently I can't post links here yet, but it's on page 3 of this forum...labeled "June 20 - Hollywood Magic).

Maybe if you start it back we may get it going again! Cheers!

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[Tozzie]

I was the one who started that thread a few months back (if we are talking about the 6/20 - 6/25 trip). Great to meet another fellow Adventurer! It's me and my boyfriend on this trip - 25 and 26, respectively. What about you?

For more info, you may want to check out the original thread (apparently I can't post links here yet, but it's on page 3 of this forum...labeled "June 20 - Hollywood Magic).

Maybe if you start it back we may get it going again! Cheers!

Here is the link for you

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2331875

[jacksparrowfan]

I'm going for the 2nd time in October. It was so much fun, as jacksparrowfan said the guides are so great; it really is special.


Hi "shellabell"! :wave2:
(Planning #3 next May/June...wanna go on your 3rd at that time, too?! LOL! We are anxious for the new schedule to come out to see what the date options are.)

[shellabell]

Hi "shellabell"! :wave2:
(Planning #3 next May/June...wanna go on your 3rd at that time, too?! LOL! We are anxious for the new schedule to come out to see what the date options are.)

Well I was thinking two would be enough, but now that you mention it:rotfl:

[meg8182000]

I'm actually booked to take this tour in August with my mom. I'll look forward to hearing everyone's reviews after you get back in June.

I'm wondering if with World of Color being open beginning in June, if they will or would be able to help us get a prime spot to view it during our tours? I'm really getting excited about the trip. :woohoo:

Mary

[adambomb85]

Thanks Tozzie for posting the link!

Meg - I was wondering the same thing about "World of Color." I believe Disney released something about a June opening, but than pulled back. I really hope it is ready to go for our June tour and that it is part of our Adventure! *fingers crossed*

[meg8182000]

Thanks Tozzie for posting the link!

Meg - I was wondering the same thing about "World of Color." I believe Disney released something about a June opening, but than pulled back. I really hope it is ready to go for our June tour and that it is part of our Adventure! *fingers crossed*


I believe that I just read that it's got a openning date of June 10th now. :thumbsup2

[airplanegod]

Did you mean that you are arriving early and doing the 6/20-6/25 tour?

There was a thread a few months ago about who was going but the thread didn't keep up.

If this is the tour you are going on, we will see you there!


Yes, sorry about that!, and Thank You! Although, I am going on a later date.

[airplanegod]

Sorry everybody, It is actually in July, not June. Sorry!:surfweb:

[heart]

airplanegod--

I don't have my calendar in front of me, but I think those are our dates for Behind the Magic. July 17-24, or that week, anyway.

I called to add another person on to our party about 2 months ago and it was all booked up so I would expect we're a go!

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[Miss SD]

I think the trip starts July 18, right? We (me, DH and DD11) will also be on that tour. This will be the second time we've taken it. My daughter and I went last year, but my husband felt he missed out so we're going this year too. We had a fabulous time, and I'm sure this tour will be no different.

[magresearch]

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[aspen37]

I just got mack from BSM Tour. It was a blast!!!! You are going to have a great time. :goodvibes I would love to do this trip again in the future sometime.

[mouselike-harrier]

Hi there everyone!
I've been away from the boards for awhile, and just saw this post. We will be on this trip in July!:cool1: It will be me, DH, DS (14) and DD (10). Last Monday I just paid for it.:scared1: We are very excited, but not looking forward to the plane ride. It will be our first time in Disneyland and can't wait to see the World of Color.

[Miss SD]

Hi there everyone!
I've been away from the boards for awhile, and just saw this post. We will be on this trip in July!:cool1: It will be me, DH, DS (14) and DD (10). Last Monday I just paid for it.:scared1: We are very excited, but not looking forward to the plane ride. It will be our first time in Disneyland and can't wait to see the World of Color.

My DD11 was happy to hear there was going to be at least one kid near her age on the tour. You'll recognize us because all three of us wear glasses! We're looking forward to seeing World of Color too.

[mouselike-harrier]

My DD will be thrilled to hear that there will be a girl her age, as well. You will recognize us because we will be the pale family from the east coast!:rotfl:

[airplanegod]

My DD will be thrilled to hear that there will be a girl her age, as well. You will recognize us because we will be the pale family from the east coast!:rotfl:

Hmmm, you seem familiar:rotfl:

[Miss SD]

Most of the people on our tour last year were from the East Coast, although they weren't all pale.:) I was surprised we were two of only four Californians. It will be interesting to see where everyone on the July 18 tour is from.

[heart]

It will be me, DH, DD 18, DS 16 and DS10.

This is husband's 50th birthday celebration, tho I'm not quite sure it is what he would have picked. That's the kind of agreeable guy he is--and everyone else is really looking forward to it.

I'm a little concerned about all the time on the schedule that we seem to be left to our own devices. But so many people rave about this tour, so I'm putting my trust in their opinions--and I am looking forward to the Imagineering gift shop!

Not too long now--and sending in the final payment made it "real."

[Miss SD]

From what I remember, the only time we were on our own was an evening in Hollywood and time in the parks. I enjoyed our time off the tour, but that might be because I was trying to meet up with friends (one lives in LA, the other in Anaheim.) In fact, for the July tour my husband is looking forward to our free time in Hollywood because he's dying to get back to Yamashiro (a Japanese restaurant nearby).

Don't worry. You'll have plenty to do. If you need ideas, just ask. People on this forum are full of great ideas.:)

[mouselike-harrier]

I'm actually the opposite. I am concerned that there isn't enough free time, especially in Disneyland. My kids want to go on so many rides and I don't know if there is enough time, although we are staying one more night.

I have a question. Will we have to buy one day tickets to use on the last day of the tour (23rd), our extra day?

[Miss SD]

I'm actually the opposite. I am concerned that there isn't enough free time, especially in Disneyland. My kids want to go on so many rides and I don't know if there is enough time, although we are staying one more night.

I have a question. Will we have to buy one day tickets to use on the last day of the tour (23rd), our extra day?

You get four-day passes, which would be good through the 23rd.

[mouselike-harrier]

:goodvibesPerfect! Thank you very much!:lovestruc

[TheTXTaylors5]

DH and I just finished this tour. Check out my Trip Report ... HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2466854)

:goodvibes Jennifer

[TnMaryJo]

You get four-day passes, which would be good through the 23rd.

I'm doing Backstage next year and wondered about the tickets. If the tickets they give you are a 4 day, do you think you can upgrade them to a 5 or 6 day pass?

[jacksparrowfan]

I'm doing Backstage next year and wondered about the tickets. If the tickets they give you are a 4 day, do you think you can upgrade them to a 5 or 6 day pass?

My last two Backstage Magic trips, we stayed an extra day (2008 & 2009). They gave us a parkhopper ticket for the extra day. Do know that everything changes all the time. So, ask them when you book your trip. We are going again next year ourselves! Have a great time!

[Miss SD]

I'm doing Backstage next year and wondered about the tickets. If the tickets they give you are a 4 day, do you think you can upgrade them to a 5 or 6 day pass?

When we took the tour last year, the tickets specifically said they could not be upgraded. (I had that idea, too!) We're going again on July 18 so I'll look on the tickets they give us and see if it still says the same thing.

[DisneyCruisin']

When we took the tour last year, the tickets specifically said they could not be upgraded. (I had that idea, too!) We're going again on July 18 so I'll look on the tickets they give us and see if it still says the same thing.

I specifically asked when we booked could we upgrade the tickets and I was told yes we could. We are going 8/8.

[Miss SD]

I specifically asked when we booked could we upgrade the tickets and I was told yes we could. We are going 8/8.

Great news! I'll ask about that next week. Wait, just found my lanyard with the ticket inside from last year's trip. It says "Not Refundable, Not Upgradeable." I hope they've changed the rules since last August. Does anyone have their park ticket from a more recent trip?

[mathgeek]

Great news! I'll ask about that next week. Wait, just found my lanyard with the ticket inside from last year's trip. It says "Not Refundable, Not Upgradeable." I hope they've changed the rules since last August. Does anyone have their park ticket from a more recent trip?

Just looked at mine from the week of 6/27/10 and it says the same thing.

[Miss SD]

Just looked at mine from the week of 6/27/10 and it says the same thing.

That's too bad. Thanks for posting what your ticket said.

[DisneyCruisin']

I'm going to call again today. I asked specifically about the tickets when we booked (as we are staying two extra days on DVC points) and was told they were definitely upgradable as long as we hadn't used the last day.

[Miss SD]

I'm going to call again today. I asked specifically about the tickets when we booked (as we are staying two extra days on DVC points) and was told they were definitely upgradable as long as we hadn't used the last day.

DisneyCrusin'-- Would you please let us know what you find out? Thanks!

[DisneyCruisin']

DisneyCrusin'-- Would you please let us know what you find out? Thanks!


The tune has changed and I found our original notes regarding what we asked and were told (as we WERE told they were upgradable).

Supposedly these tickets are exclusive to ABD and cannot be upgraded.

We're not happy with this and I'm off to find the cheapest one day ticket I can find for the additional day we need.

[Miss SD]

The tune has changed and I found our original notes regarding what we asked and were told (as we WERE told they were upgradable).

Supposedly these tickets are exclusive to ABD and cannot be upgraded.

We're not happy with this and I'm off to find the cheapest one day ticket I can find for the additional day we need.

Good luck. I don't know about WDW because I've never been, but finding discounted one-day DL tickets isn't easy. Is anyone in your party in the military or have access to a military base, like retired military? They might have a better deal than you'd see elsewhere.

[DisneyCruisin']

Yep - my BIL is retired military and has a connection to discounts. Hoping he can do something for us!

[meg8182000]

WOW - your trip is almost here! I'm really excited for you guys and hope that you all have an awesometime! :banana::banana::banana:

Please remember to come back after your trip and post trip reports or at least give us the highlights. :thumbsup2 I'll be waiting to read every word as I go on this tour on August 8th. :cool1:

meg

[JB2K]

Yep - my BIL is retired military and has a connection to discounts. Hoping he can do something for us!

Tell him he should be able to purchase DL tickets at the nearest ITT office (they are on all military bases).

[Miss SD]

WOW - your trip is almost here! I'm really excited for you guys and hope that you all have an awesometime! :banana::banana::banana:

Please remember to come back after your trip and post trip reports or at least give us the highlights. :thumbsup2 I'll be waiting to read every word as I go on this tour on August 8th. :cool1:

meg

Thanks for the well wishes! I'll try to post a mini trip report before the Aug. 8 trip. After our tour, we'll be in San Diego visiting family and friends until the first week in August.

[Carolinagal]

to post this....

I have prepared a photo montage of our recent ABD trip to Hollywood and Disneyland, and you can find it here (http://www.wonderingwhatsnext.com/) :cool1:

Spoiler Alert!! this shows all of our activities during our trip, and you may not want to watch and save a bit of surprise for your trip! Also, please note that each trip is very different, so the opportunities we had may not be available on other trips. :thumbsup2

It is a wonderful trip, which I will treasure and remember always! :love:

[david2l]

Some of my relatives have done this tour few months ago.Let see,how can I help you.

[grizbuzz]

to post this....

I have prepared a photo montage of our recent ABD trip to Hollywood and Disneyland, and you can find it here (http://www.wonderingwhatsnext.com/) :cool1:

Spoiler Alert!! this shows all of our activities during our trip, and you may not want to watch and save a bit of surprise for your trip! Also, please note that each trip is very different, so the opportunities we had may not be available on other trips. :thumbsup2

It is a wonderful trip, which I will treasure and remember always! :love:

Thanks so much for sharing. You did a wonderful job on the photo montage. Can I ask what software you used to do it?

My DH and I are going on the July 25-30 trip. This photo montage got me so excited for the trip! Thanks for posting.

Glad you had a wonderful time.:goodvibes

[Carolinagal]

Thank you, grizbuzz!

I just used Windows MovieMaker - it is pretty easy to use and manipulate. I like the look of some others a bit better (like imovie!) but could not find any that allowed me to include so many pictures without making a full length feature film! :rotfl:

So, looks like you are going with another Podcast group - lucky you! I know you will have a wonderful time!!

Safe Travels!:cool1:

[grizbuzz]

Thank you, grizbuzz!

I just used Windows MovieMaker - it is pretty easy to use and manipulate. I like the look of some others a bit better (like imovie!) but could not find any that allowed me to include so many pictures without making a full length feature film! :rotfl:

So, looks like you are going with another Podcast group - lucky you! I know you will have a wonderful time!!

Safe Travels!:cool1:

Thanks for the tip. Never even realized I had that as part of Windows Vista. Will definitely try that out!