ºoº "13" more days to 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet...yeeaaa!

[RaySharpton]

ºoº Last year was a lot fun to actually see all the different Founders of all the great Disney web sites and all the authors of the great Disney books.

ºoº Also to meet everyone that you see on the different web sites in person at the different Walt Disney World Parks.

ºoº Here is a tenative list of all the things that are going on at the 2004 Mousefest. I'll update them as more information comes out.

If you have two free hours on Saturday afternoon on December 11, 2004 from one to three, then try to come to the Mega-Mousefest meet at the Swan Resort. It is free (as are most of the meets), and here is a tentative list and schedule of all those Disney Disney website founders and Disney authors that will be there for you to meet. It was great last year with over 300 Disney loving people at the Mega-Mouse Meet alone. So come to this once in a lifetime event.

But don't worry. Most meets only have 10 to 20 people each. And last year their were only about a 100 at the MVMCP out of a possible 20,000 MVMCP tickets sold.

Everyone from different web sites try to come to the Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet at the Swan Resort on Saturday, December 11, 2004. Last year we had 300. Let's make a list of DISers that may come.

ºoº Disney Website Founders and Leaders: ºoº

ºoº AllEarsNet.com and ALL EARS®Newsletter - Deb Wills
ºoº MagicalMountain.net - Nathan Rose
ºoº Tagrel.com - Dave Card
ºoº DisneyCentral.com - Scott Liljenquist
ºoº MousePlanet.com - Mike Scopa, Lani Teshima, Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix
ºoº TheMouseForLess.com (aka DisneyDollarless) - Binnie Betten, Pam Forrester and Linda Stockwell
ºoº Mousesavers.com - Mary Waring
ºoº JimHillMedia.com - Jim Hill

ºoº Disney Guidebook Authors: ºoº

ºoº Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx, "PassPorter WDW" and "PassPorter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line".
ºoº Bob Sehlinger, "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World"
ºoº Steven M. Barrett, M.D., "The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation" and "Hidden Mickeys" and "A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets."
ºoº Cara Goldsbury, "The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World."
ºoº Louis Mongello, "The Walt Disney World Trivia Book."
ºoº Kelly Monaghan, "The Other Orlando" and "Universal Orlando."
ºoº Josh Fippen and Dann Hazel, "Making Memories on Your Walt Disney World Vacation 2004."


Please take the time to contact the websites below and post under the thread for the meet that you would like to attend as a polite gesture to let the hosts know how many to expect at their individual meets, if they have an email. Also know that there are certain meets that require a fee to attend and their may be a limit to the number of people that can attend. Thank you for your consideration.

ºoº Thursday, December 9, 2004 - EPCOT DAY ºoº

ºoº 1400-Sea Racer Rally at Poynesian Mariana by RADP Host Ginny Favors.
ºoº 1500-EPCOT Hidden Mickey Hunt with Steve Barrett, author of "Hidden Mickeys."
ºoº 1500-MouseForLess Welcome Meet at DTD by MFL Hosts:Colleen & Nathan
ºoº 1600-Allie & Alexander's Viking Cruise with Dave and Jennifer Marx of www.PassPorter.com (http://www.PassPorter.com)
ºoº 2100-Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Mousefest Meet in the Rose Garden 15 minutes before fireworks with Deb Wills and Dave Card.
ºoº 2115-MVMCP 2nd Holiday Parade in front of shooting gallery by MouseForLess Hosts: Pam & Steve Forrester
ºoº 2030 Illuminations Cruise $15.00. Go to www.wvnh.net/cruise/cruises04.html
ºoº 2200-MVMCP 2nd Holiday Parade in front of LTT with Tagrel host: LimeGreenCheri & SuzyQ

ºoº Friday, December 10, 2004 - Animal Kingdom Day ºoº

ºoº 0915-Stop, Drop, & Roll - the Sequel at MGM at R'n'R fastpass, then ToT with Tagrel hosts: BetsyAnn & AliciaG.
ºoº 0930-Kilimanjaro Safari with Deb Wills of www.AllEarsNet.com (http://www.AllEarsNet.com)
ºoº 1030-5th Annual Kali River Rapids Meet at entrance by RADP Host MickeyMom.
ºoº 1100-Animal Kingdom's Hidden Mickey Hunt with Steve Barrett, author of "Hidden Mickeys."
ºoº 1100-It's Tough To Be A Bug Meet at entrance by RADP Host Jan (Praline).
ºoº 1130-MouseForLess Chatters Lunch Meet by MFL Hosts: Carla & Deb.
ºoº 1230-Pizzafari lunch with Dave Marx of www.PassPorter.com (http://www.PassPorter.com)
ºoº 1400-MouseyMindBoggler Animal Adventure with Deb Wills of www.AllEarsNet.com (http://www.AllEarsNet.com)
ºoº 1400-Special Magic Kingdom Tour with Jim Hill and Scott Liljenquist
ºoº 2000-Private EPCOT Illuminations Dessert Party by *****************s.
ºoº 2030 Illuminations Cruise $15.00. Go to www.wvnh.net/cruise/cruises04.html
ºoº 2100-RADP Official Adventurer's Club Meet at PI $18.05
ºoº 2000-Jellyrolls at Boardwalk Meet by www.DISboards.com (http://www.DISboards.com) DIS Host: TLindon.

ºoº Saturday, December 11, 2004 MEGA MOUSE MEET DAY ºoº

ºoº 0730-Pop Century Food Court Breakfast Meet by RADP Hosts tiggerguy (Brian) and flutter (Tracey).
ºoº 0900-4th Annual Future World Morning Marathon by RADP Hosts Catherine, Lori.
ºoº 0915-Mission Space - Ride It or Play It at Gift Shop with Tagrel hosts: BetsyAnn & SuzyQ.
ºoº 1030-Brunch at the Ball at the Electric Umbrella with Tagrel hosts: Moley & AliciaG
ºoº 1130-9th Annual RADP Big Meet and Greet at International Gateway.
ºoº 1300- Mega-Mouse Meet at Swan Resort Ballroom Salon #10 with all of the Disney Web Founders and Disney book authors.
ºoº 1500-MouseForLess Drink/Eat around the World Showcase by MFL Hosts: Gracie, Jessica, & Carla
ºoº 1600-Figment Meet at EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination by RADP host Jack.
ºoº 1800-The World Chapter of NFFC Meeting in Orlando-$5.00
ºoº 1830-Campfire MiniMeeko V Meet at Fort Wilderness Campground Campfire by RADP Hosts Pamela, Sean, MickeyMom, Randy.
ºoº 1900-Private Party at Pleasure Island's Adventurer's Club by *****************s
ºoº 2030 Illuminations Cruise $15.00. Go to www.wvnh.net/cruise/cruises04.html
ºoº 2100-Adventurer's Club Meet at PI by RADP Host ??
ºoº 2200-Karaoke at Kimonos at Swan Resort with Tagrel host: ddoll.

ºoº Sunday, December 12, 2004 - Magic Kingdom Day ºoº

ºoº 0730-Second Annual Ultimate Magic Kingdom Tour Plan Challenge by Len, of Touring Plans.
ºoº 0800-Trails End Breakfast Meet at Fort Wilderness Campground by RADP Host Randy Berbaum.
ºoº 0900-Magic Kingdom Family-Style Tour Plan Challenge by Len of Touring Plans.
ºoº 0930-MK-Beat Your Butt on Buzz then ride TTA at Buzz Lightyear with Tagrel host: LimeGreeCheri.
ºoº 1000-6th Annual Frontierland Mountain Meet at Briar Patch Shop by RADP Hosts Jan (Praline), Tracy, Charlotte.
ºoº 1000-Tomorrowland Trivia Attraction Meet with Binnie of MouseForLess and Nathan of MagicalMountain
ºoº 1100-Magic Kingdom Hidden Mickey Hunt with Steve Barrett, Disney author of the "Hidden Mickeys."
ºoº 1115-Pirates of the Caribbean Meet at entrance by RADP Host MickeyMom.
ºoº 1130-Dole Whip Intermission at Aloha Ilse by RADP Host Don Jennings.
ºoº 1200-Jungle Cruise Meet by RADP Host MickeyMom.
ºoº 1230-Dole Whip Meet at Aloha Isle with Tagrel host" Cinderella.
ºoº 1300-Magic Kingdom Treasure Hunt with Jennifer and Dave Marx of www.PassPorter.com (http://www.PassPorter.com)
ºoº 1330-Mickey's PhilharMagic Meet at Fantasyland by RADP Host MickeyMom.
ºoº 1400-Special Magic Kingdom Tour with Jim Hill and Scott Liljenquist of DisneyCentral.com
ºoº 1400-Haunted Mansion Meet at entrance by RADP Host Randy Berbaum.
ºoº 1500-Buzz Lightyear Meet by RADP Host MickeyMom.
ºoº 1530-Stitch's Great Escape by RADP Host Jan (Praline), Ginny, Favors.
ºoº ????-Fantasmic Dessert Party for $25.00 by Scott Liljenquist at www.DisneyCentral.com (http://www.DisneyCentral.com)
ºoº 2030 Illuminations Cruise $15.00. Go to www.wvnh.net/cruise/cruises04.html
ºoº 2100-Adventurer's Club Meet by RADP Host ??
ºoº 2200-Jellyrolls at Boardwalk with Tagrel hosts: BetsyAnn & DisneyPam.

ºoº Monday, December 13, 2004 - MGM Day ºoº

ºoº 0800-2004 WDW Great Race starts at Epcot with host: Jeff(Tiggerfan), Jen(JenKatt), and Rob.
ºoº 0830-Fresh Mediterranean Market Breakfast meet with Deb Wills of www.AllEarsNet.com (http://www.AllEarsNet.com) and Bob Sehlinger, author of "2005 Walt Disney World" books, $21.44
ºoº 0915-Tower of Terror / Rock'n'Roller Coaster Meet at the fast pass queue by RADP Host Tracy, Jan (Praline), Charlette.
ºoº 0930-MouseForLess/Magic Mountain Tower of Terror Meet with MFL/MM Hosts: Deb & Nathan
ºoº 1045-Jim Hensen's Muppet 3-D Meet at entrance by RADP Host MickeyMom.
ºoº 1100-MGM Hidden Mickey Hunt with Steve Barrett the author of the "Hidden Mickeys" book.
ºoº 1400-WDW Trivia Meet with author Lou Mongello.
ºoº 1400-Great Movie Ride Meet by RADP Host Jack.
ºoº 1745-Fantasmic Meet at Sunset Ranch Market by RADP Host MickeyMom.
ºoº 1900-MouseForLess Disney Lounge Lizards Meet by MFL Hosts: Pam.
ºoº 2030-Minigolf Meet at Winter Summerland by RAPD Host Sean, Pamela.
ºoº 2030 Illuminations Cruise $15.00. Go to www.wvnh.net/cruise/cruises04.html
ºoº 2100-Adventurer's Club Meet at PI by RADP Host ??

ºoº Tuesday, December 14, 2004 ºoº

ºoº ????-Holidays Aroud The World TBA at EPCOT World Showcase by RADP Host Sean.

ºoº So, is anyone else going to try and go to the Saturday, December 11th Mega-Mouse Meet and Recreation Arts Disney Parks Big Meet and Greet?

ºoº Most of the stuff is free, except where noted. And even then this is only a beginning list as of August 30th.

ºoº If you have any questions, I'll be glad to try and answer them or try to send you in the right direction. I am not a part of the Mousefest, but I just like enjoying my time at the parks in Walt Disney World with other Disney loving people.

Please take the time to contact the websites below and post under the thread for the meet that you would like to attend as a polite gesture to let the hosts know how many to expect at their individual meets if they have an email listed. Also know that there are certain meets that require a fee to attend and their may be a limit to the number of people that can attend. Thank you for your consideration.

Or you can go to Deb Wills 2004 Mousefest website direct link listed here at for her list of meets at: www.allearsnet.com/btp/mousefest.htm
You can also go to following site to sign up for Deb Wills AllEarsNet 2004 Mousefest "UPDATES". This Yahoo account can show you the past updates by clicking "messages", and you can also click "members" to see how many people have signed up for this email update and is interested or may come to Mousefest. Can you believe over "617" have signed up so far since 10/30/04?!!! Here is the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/2004MF/join

And also go to Recreation Arts Disney Parks (RAPD) website direct link listed here for even more cool Mousefest meets at: www.radp.org/radp9.htm

And also go to Tagrel.com website direct link listed here for even more cool Mousefest meets at:
www.tagrel.com/MF2004.htm

[COLOR=blue] :wave: Hi, everyone. "26" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

Below is a quote from Jennifer and Dave Marx with two links showing a BROWSING version of the Mousefest Pocket Guide and a larger link that allows you to PRINT and CUT OUT and STAPLE together your own 2004 Mousefest Pocket Guide for both the sea and land portions.

The Pocket Guide is intended to be a concise list of the meets so you can carry it with you while you’re on your vacation. We take the information already available online and format it carefully. We’ll distribute free, printed copies of this booklet at the events. If you’d like a sneak peek at the Pocket Guide before you arrive, you have two options:

1. Download the "Browse" PDF file -- it’s specially formatted for easy viewing onscreen. You’re also welcome to print it if you wish. The actual printed booklet will be smaller. Download here: Browse version (2 MB) www.passporter.com/mousefest/mousefestpocketguidebrowse.pdf

2. Download the "Print" PDF file -- it's formatted to allow you to print an actual booklet that much likes what we'll be distributing at the events. This version isn't very helpful if you just want to look at it onscreen, however. The pages should be printed back-to-back, then folded in half and stapled. Download here: Print version (5 MB) www.passporter.com/mousefest/mousefestpocketguideprint.pdf


Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print either of these files. Most people have this on their computers already, but if you do not visit www.adobe.com for their free Reader. If you have problems viewing the files or they seem weird, you may also need to upgrade to the most recent version of the Reader (also free).

Thanks you, Dave Card, for the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet Floorplan.

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Ray :wave:

[Towncrier]

I'll be at as many MouseFest events as I can work into my schedule. I am looking forward to the MegaMouseMeet as well as the events that are held at the Animal Kingdom.

I had a great time at MouseFest 2003 and am looking forward to a repeat of the fun had at last year's event.

[ASFCurly]

I will be there too. Had a great time last year, and plan on making as many meets as I can.

[TLinden16]

I'll be at the Mega Mouse meet again this year.

Karen

[KristaTX]

Hi Ray :wave2:! I'll be at a bunch of the things, but I will be leaving after the big meet on the 11th :sad:. See you on the 9th if not before :).

[RaySharpton]

ºoº Hi, John. And thank you for those pictures from last year's Mousefest. I'm always overplanning, but I'm going to try to make a lot of events, too. I really look forward to the Mega Mouse Meet this year, too. And Animal Kingdom is a highlight, too. And why don't you and James start a Who Wants to be a Millionaire meet? I think that would be a great meet.

ºoº Hi, Alisa. And thank you again for inviting me to the December 9th MVMCP dinner at the Liberty Tavern. That will be a great night.

ºoº Hi, Karen. I'll be at your JellyRolls DIS meet, too. I'm really looking forward to that.

ºoº Hi, Krista. I sure hope to see you more than that Saturday and at MVMCP on Thursday.

ºoº I hope that if you are in WDW, that you will try and make plans to be at the two hour MegaMousefest meet on Saturday, December 11th.

ºoº It is free to everyone.

ºoº You can come and go anytime during the two hours.

ºoº You can listen and get to meet so many Disney loving people who's Disney web sites that you have visited before and Disney Book arthors that you have read.

ºoº Jim Hill acturally has four different days that he is giving Magic Kingdom Tours.

ºoº And Steve Barrett does a great job of giving a tour of each one of the parks each day. Have you read his book?

ºoº Ray ºoº

[AKQJ10]

Hi! I'll be there and running a Trivia meet and contest on Monday at the Backlot Express at MGM.

You can get more info about it here: http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177&page=1&pp=15

Hope to see some of you there!!!! :wave2: ::yes::

[Carl]

Hi, Ray. I kept trying to reach you after last year's meets, but never succeeded. This year I will be there from December 10-16, so I will miss the meet on the 9th at Liberty Tree Tavern. I hope there will be another one later in the week. I am waiting to see who else is going another night to the MVMCP, before I order my ticket. I will try to be at the meet in Animal Kingdom for noon. My plane doesn't come in until around 10:00 that day. I will go to the Mega Mouse Meet on the 11th. I will again be at the Boardwalk Villas. I really enjoyed all the meets last year. Maybe WISHes will have another meet this year, too.

[RaySharpton]

Hi, Carl. That's great. I'll be at ASM until Monday, then I'll be at VWL for my last three nights. I plan on relaxing my last three nights and enjoying my first ever stay at VWL studio. I'm sure that there will be more people going to MVMCP later when you are there.

Hi AKJQ10, I'll sign up for your Monday meet. Thank you for your link. I'll be moving into the VWL that afternoon.

Ray

[RaySharpton]

I've added the Recreation Arts Disney Parks list of meets and some others.

Towncrier, SideshowBob, and Jaypd, some people have been asking about another DATW Meet again. I don't see anyone that has one planned, yet.

And James and John, I don't see anyone organizing a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Meet this year either.

HINT...HINT..

[Towncrier]

I have posted elsewhere that I am hesitant to commit to an official Drink Around The World event. After last year's run in with security, I'm not so certain that I want to be the one walking around the World Showcase with a big lime green DATW flag. I'm not ruling it out, but I haven't gotten my schedule together enough to know if I want to sponsor the event this year.

[RaySharpton]

Hi, John. I almost forgot about the security people. I completely understand. I guess they didn't understand that we were all doing it for a good time and meet and greet.

And I understand about the schedule thing. Look at all the things going on everynight.

I look forward to seeing you again.

[Marla Hellwig]

Sorry but if my trip works out will be home by the time all the fun starts due to prior committments of swim meets, band, and all the other fun stuff dd is into these days

[Minnie&Nana]

Ray, what an incredible list! Could not be easy to keep that updated! Thank you!

A question: I could not figure out how to sign up for several on the list. Where would I find the info without a link?

I'm new to mousefest!

Thanks ever so much!
:wave2:

[Towncrier]

Here are a couple of websites that you can check for MouseFest 2004 info:

http://allearsnet.com/btp/mousefest.htm

http://www.radp.org/radp9.htm

[RaySharpton]

:wave: ºoº Hi, Marla. Actually you will be doing all the fun things and magical things with your DD. They will never come again. So make the magic as it happens. I hope to see you soon. And I will hold your cups again, too.

ºoº Hi, BaciBecky. You're welcome. Which meets were you trying to sign up for? I'll try to help you sign up. As of yesterday, I know that there is no information on the Illumination's Cruises.

ºoº Ray:wave:

[Marla Hellwig]

Ray ROFLLLL and thanks for the offer about my cups :)

[iluvdisney]

Hi Ray!

That's the day I'm checking out of WDW but I think I just may have to swing by and say hello before I make that long ride home! Sure hope to see you sometime during my trip!:wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, Marla. You're welcome. That was such a fun night. Remember it was Jaypd's fault...lol. j/k.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, Mary. I hope to see you there.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Deb Wills sent an email through her Mousefest link updating meets.

ºoº She has listed a email on her Mousefest site to sign up for the December 10th, AK Mouseboggler's Meet.

ºoº The specific location for the Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet will be in the Ballroom Salon #10 of the Swan Resort.

ºoº If you are on Deb Wills www.allearsnet.com special Mousefest email, she said that she will send out links to sign up for the Illumintion Cruises on the five nights of Mousefest. And that they will be sent out in the near future.

ºoº The 2004 WDW Great Race starts at Epcot with host: Jeff(Tiggerfan), Jen(JenKatt), and Rob. He has set up an email to sign up.

Ray :wave:

[Towncrier]

Thanks for the heads up on the signup for the AK event at 2PM on December 10th Ray.

[RaySharpton]

:wave: "49" more days until Mousefest.

You're welcome John. Deb has a special Mousefest update email if you want to sign up.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: 47 more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

The next Mousefest Meet that I will try to go to wil be at Epcot on Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 1500 to 1600. Dr. Steven Barret, the author of "The Hidden Mickey's Book" will be giving a short tour of an area of Epcot pointing out a lot of Hidden Mickeys.

He hasn't set a meeting place yet. As soon as he does, I'll post it here. Last year I was at Animal Kingdom park and he gave an outstanding Hidden Mickey tour. This year he will be planning a tour at each of the parks.

This will be his first one after coming back from the Mousefest DCL Wonder Cruise.

Come on by and talk with Dr. Steven Barrett and bring you "Hidden Mickey's Book", too.

A great way to meet and great everyone.

I hope to see you there.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, Danny and Krista. I can't wait until my first cruise. There will be seven meets on the 4-day Wonder.

46 more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

After the Hidden Mickey's Hunt with Dr. Steven Barrett, I'm hoping that we will be close to Epcot's Norway. Jennifer and Dave Marx, the authors of the Passporter books, will be holding a meet at the Norway Viking ship for parents and kids to play explore. It's called the Allie and Alexander Viking Cruise Meet, because Jennifer and Dave will have their kids there to meet and greet everyone from 1600 to 1700 on Thursday, December 9, 2004.

This will be a great chance to meet both authors and their newborn. And to have your kids have fun on the Viking playground on the left side of Norway pavilion.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only "45" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

Here is another Mousefest meet being held on Thursday night, December 9, 2004. A lot of people from many different forums have made their own Priority Seatings between 1600 and 1900 at the Magic Kingdom's Liberty Tree Tavern and Crystal Palace before the official start of the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at 1900. For the past several years, WDW has allowed MVMCP ticket holders to enter at 1600.

Deb Wills, founder of AllEarsNet.com, and Dave Card of Tagrel.com will be hosting a Mousefest MVMCP Wishes fireworks meet at about 15 minutes before the spectacular MVMCP Wishes fireworks in the path walkways of the Rose Garden.

The Magic Kingdom Rose Garden has two entrances along the walkway from the center circle area in front of the castle. One entrance to the Rose Garden is toward the Tomorrowland and the other is toward the Cosmic Ray's restaurant or the Teacup's attraction. There are some benches along the paths toward a covered pavilion at the bottom.

I don't know where exactly along the Rose Garden pathway everyone will be, but I like the pathway on the Tomorrowland side. I have sat on one of the three benches there and watched the Wishes fireworks.

The Mousefest MVMCP Wishes Meet Hosts, Deb Wills and Dave Card requests everyone to arrive 15 minutes before the Wishes fireworks begin. Last year, the MVMCP Wishes fireworks started at 2115.

Deb Wills and Dave Card will be handing out the official 2004 Mousefest itineraries in booklet form that are listed on Deb's web site.

You might want to show up a little early. Don't forget that the MVMCP Holiday Parade will probably just have finished and the area will be crowded with viewers and people looking for spots to watch the Wishes fireworks.

Last year, the DIS had a MVMCP Holiday Parade meet near the Liberty Tree Tavern and Christmas shop for the first parade. Then some of us tried to follow and keep up with Dan Murphy's very long legs as he walked from the Hall of Presidents, past the "it's a small world", past the merry go round, past the teacups and Cosmic Ray's, and then down the entrance to the Rose Garden up the other side of the Rose Garden and watched the Fireworks. I almost had a heart attack...lol... trying to keep up with Dan Murphy with his long legs, but we all made it.

The view of the Wishes fireworks were beautiful with the grassy area in front of us. The castle on our left and the fireworks over the trees in front of us.

I hope to see you there.

:wave: Ray

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. ºoº "44" days to WDW Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet. ºoº

If you are not at Mickey's Very Merry Christmat Party on Thursday, December 9, 2004, there will be an Illumination's Cruise at Epcot.

Mousefest has not listed the sign-ups, nor the times for this event, but Deb Wills sent out a Mousefest Update saying that she is getting close and will sent out another Mousefest Update via her special email Mousefest update.

If you would like to sign up for these 2004 Mousefest Updates, then go to Deb Wills web site at www.AllEarsNet.com and click on the Mousefest icon on the bottom right of the screen. Then scroll down until you see a sentence that asks you if you would like to sign up for the special Mousefest Updates.

These 2004 Mousefest Updates do not come out at regular intervals. They are only sent out when something new comes up or needs to be addressed. Once you sign up for this yahoo email you can see the other four or five updates that have been sent out over the last several months.

These 2004 Mousefest Illumination Cruises will be held on five nights of the 2004 Mousefest Meets.

They "TENTATIVELY"will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2004,
Friday, December 10, 2004,
Saturday, December 11, 2004,
Sunday, December 12, 2004,
Monday, December 13,2004.

I don't know if there will be one pontoon boat or several pontoon boats available.

I don't know how much they may charge per person.

I don't know when or what the registration process will be, but when I get the 2004 Mousefest Update email, I will post it here.

Or you could get the same update by signing up as I described above.

These Epcot Illumination Cruises are so much fun.

You usually meet at the Beach and Yacht Club Resort Marina at a certain time. You board the pontoon boats that are led by a seasoned Castmember who usually gives you a little tour of the lake around the Boardwalk, Swan, Dolphin and MGM areas.

Then the captain will head toward Epcot and park side by side under the bridge with the other pontoon boats well before the Epcot Illumintion fireworks start. This bridge is located between the British and French lands.

A great view from a lake level view.

I hope to hear about the information soon. From past experience, they fill up very fast.

Or you could try and rent a pontoon boat yourself for the Illumintion's Cruise by paying the whole fee, and collect the individual fees from other friends that you might want to invite to help defray the costs.

Both the 2004 Mousefest Illumination's Cruise Meet would be a great way to participate in Mousefest and meet many other Disney fans from so many other Disney web sites. Who knows, you may be sitting next to one of the Disney authors or Disney Web site Founders.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only 43 more days until the 2004 Mousefest MegaMouse Meet.

Well, if you didn't go to Epcot's Illumination Cruise and you are still at the Magic Kingdom's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, here's another Mousefest meet held by the Tagrel.com.

Last year, the second MVMCP Holiday Parade started at 2215.

On Thursday, December 9, 2004, at about 15 minutes before the second Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Holiday Parade, www.tagrel.com hosts LimeGreenCheri and SuzyQ will hold a Mousefest Tagrel MVMCP Parade Meet on the Front porch of the Liberty Tree Tavern.

So if you didn't see the first parade, or if you just want to see it a second time, why don't you drop by and meet some great Mousefest Tagrel people and watch the parade with a bunch of Disney loving people.

Get to know the friendly people from Tagrel.com by posting on their site and RSVP on their meet thread. Dave Card, founder of Tagrel.com is also co-hosting with Deb Wills, founder of AllEarsNet.com at the Mousefest Wishes Meet earlier in the evening.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. 41 more days until the MegaMouse Meet.

I just discovered that there are 617 people that have signed up for Deb Wills AllEarsNet 2004 Mousefest "UPDATE" email list. I know that this may not mean that 617 people may actually show up for Mousefest. But it is interesting that there are 617 people that want to know about the 2004 Mousefest Updates.

You can go to Deb Wills 2004 Mousefest website direct link listed here at for her list of meets at: www.allearsnet.com/btp/mousefest.htm
You can also go to following site to sign up for Deb Wills AllEarsNet 2004 Mousefest "UPDATES". This Yahoo account can show you the past updates by clicking "messages", and you can also click "members" to see how many people have signed up for this email update and is interested or may come to Mousefest. Can you believe over "617" have signed up so far since 10/30/04?!!! Here is the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/2004MF/join

So I guess this is a way to sign up for the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet if you are interested to let Deb Wills and the other Web Founders if you are interested in coming to the 2004 Mousefest.

I think that last year under 200 people signed up, but almost 400 actually came to the 2003 Mousefest MegaMouse Meet. If 617 have signed up now, could another 400 show up that aren't signed up? Could there be over a 1000 people there? Wowzer!!!!!!

Ray :wave:

[Carl]

No Ray Sharpton meets this year?
Ray, I enjoyed your Electric Umbrella and Epcot Tree Lighting meets last year, and of course I'll see you at some of the Mousefest meets, but aren't you going to host any meets this year?

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by Carl
No Ray Sharpton meets this year?
Ray, I enjoyed your Electric Umbrella and Epcot Tree Lighting meets last year, and of course I'll see you at some of the Mousefest meets, but aren't you going to host any meets this year?

:wave:Hi, Carl. No hosting for me this year. I was waiting to see if the DIS was going to do anything.

There are plenty of meets to keep me busy this year...lol.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. 39 days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

The 2004 Mousefest Illuminations Cruise request form and payment details for the five nights of December 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2004 are listed on the following link:

http://www.wvnh.net/cruise/cruises04.html

I am not part of Mousefest organizing, but I thought that I would pass this information along to you. Everything you need to know is in the link above or you can email the organizer in the link above.

Here is a quote frm that web page. It is very easy to sign up for these cruises. If there is an empty space, you can request that particular night, and boat number. But please remember that these spots will fill up fast, and even though there may be a space listed as blank that you chose, the web site may not be updated at the time that you make your request. So please be patient and wait for a response by email to your request and later you will see your name listed on the boat that you chose.

The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. It looks like that there will be ten people per boat. Some of these boats are designated as web founders boats and that is why you may not find an empty space on that particular boat because the guest may have already been given to the possibly the guest Disney authors or Disney web founders.

Again...here is part of the quotes from the link above:

Whether you're a regular participant or occasional visitor in one of the many communities participating in MouseFest, or just someone who loves Disney World, all are welcome to join us for this magical V.I.P. experience!

Cruises depart from the Yacht Club and take a tour around Crescent Lake before heading to Epcot. All boats park under the bridge between U.K. and France for a great view of IllumiNations!

The Boats
Each SunTracker "Party Barge" can hold 10 people (or 11 if some of them are small children). The boats are very comfortable with padded seats, and the captains are knowledgeable and accommodating (sharing WDW trivia, supplying blankets if it's a chilly night, etc.)


SunTracker "Party Barge"
NOTE: The boats are not accessible for wheelchairs or ECVs -- the entrance and aisles are too narrow and there is a lip at the entrance. Disabled persons must be able to stand up, walk a few steps, and step over the threshold.

Reservations & Payment
The cruise costs $15/pp, or $16/pp if using PayPal, for all passengers age 3 or older. Park admission is not needed. There is no charge for children under 3, but they must be included in your reservation count and they must sit on your lap at all times. Payment is due when you make your reservation, and can be paid by PayPal, check, or money order. If we do not receive your payment within 10 days, your seat(s) may be released for other cruisers. Refunds are only available if we are able to resell your seat(s).

Where to Meet
Cruises depart from the Yacht Club Boathouse. You can park at the Yacht Club by informing security that you are taking the IllumiNations Cruise. The Boathouse, as seen in the picture below, is the small one-story building near the marina. It is NOT the taller lighthouse where the Friendship boats dock.

Disney's Yacht Club Resort
When to Meet
All passengers should meet at the Yacht Club Boathouse by 8:30 PM on the night you are scheduled to sail. Hosts should arrive by 8:20 PM. Please check in with your Boat Host upon arrival. IllumiNations starts at 9:30 PM. You will be returned to the Yacht Club around 10:00 PM.

If Disney changes their schedule and runs IllumiNations at 9:00 PM instead of 9:30 PM as is usual during December, all parties should meet at the Yacht Club Boathouse at 8:00 PM instead of 8:30 PM.


Ray :wave:

[Towncrier]

If you want to be on a cruise, you had better sign up QUICKLY. I checked last night within 2 hours of the cruise announcement and most of the boats were available. I checked again this morning and was surprised at how few spaces remained. At this moment, Ray's boat on December 13th has only one passenger (me) and 8 available spaces. Thanks to Ray for being a "boat host" for this event.

[NancyIL]

I went on one of the MouseFest IllumiNations cruises last December, and it was great! I'm glad you guys are doing it again...wish I could be there!!!

[perfectmatch300]

Barry & I will be on a boat on Sat night. John & Ray, sorry we didn't end up on the same night as you, but we've never done an Illuminations Cruise before & I didn't want to miss out by having to wait & see who was going when. I'm sure we'll make some new friends that night!
I haven't planned the rest of our Mousefest itinerary yet since I don't know how many days we'll be coming down. I chose Sat because of the Mega-Mouse Meet.
Hope to see you guys at some of the other meets during MouseFest! :wave2:
As of tonight there aren't many spaces available on any of the boats! Better act quickly if you want one!

[NancyIL]

I'm thinking seriously about a quickie Sat. night-Tuesday trip to WDW for Mousefest! I'd have to get Sun.-Tues. off work and convince the DH I need to go. I already reserved a room at ASMusic - not my first choice but cheap! I really want to see the parks decorated for Christmas, and see the Osborne Lights (REALLY missed them not being there last year)...plus the special holiday things at Epcot!

**Good news!!! I was able to get the time off work, and my DH didn't grumble too much! So I'm a goin'!!!! :)

[Carl]

I'm on the boat with Ray and you, John.

[NancyIL]

HEY!!! The events for Sunday and Monday (Dec. 12 and 13) at the MK and MGM seem kind of sparse. Surely you will want to do Who Wants to Be A Millionaire at MGM!

Also, is anyone doing a CP dinner package on Sunday, Dec. 12th? I thought about going to MVMCP on the 12th, but don't want to go alone, and don't want to spend the money this trip.

[AKQJ10]

Originally posted by NancyIL
HEY!!! The events for Sunday and Monday (Dec. 12 and 13) at the MK and MGM seem kind of sparse.

So I guess you won't be coming to TriviaFest (http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=888&highlight=triviafest) on Monday, huh? :(

[NancyIL]

Originally posted by AKQJ10
So I guess you won't be coming to TriviaFest (http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=888&highlight=triviafest) on Monday, huh? :(

Well....with a personal invite like that...I'll have to! ;)

[Towncrier]

Originally posted by Carl
I'm on the boat with Ray and you, John.

That's great Carl. I saw your name on the roster and was glad to see that you are aboard.

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by Towncrier
If you want to be on a cruise, you had better sign up QUICKLY. I checked last night within 2 hours of the cruise announcement and most of the boats were available. I checked again this morning and was surprised at how few spaces remained. At this moment, Ray's boat on December 13th has only one passenger (me) and 8 available spaces. Thanks to Ray for being a "boat host" for this event.

:wave: Hi, John. Boy...they sure did fill up fast. I'm glad to see you there.

Ray:wave:

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by NancyIL
I went on one of the MouseFest IllumiNations cruises last December, and it was great! I'm glad you guys are doing it again...wish I could be there!!!

:wave: Hi, Nancy, I wish that you could be there too. I'm glad to see that you will make the trip down to WDW. I look forward to seeing you again.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by Carl
I'm on the boat with Ray and you, John.



:wave: Hi, Carl. That's great. I didn't know that was your last name. I think that JamesD and his wife Linda are on the boat, too. But I can't remember their last name either. I wonder who everyone else is.

Looking forward to seeing you again Carl.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by NancyIL
HEY!!! The events for Sunday and Monday (Dec. 12 and 13) at the MK and MGM seem kind of sparse. Surely you will want to do Who Wants to Be A Millionaire at MGM!

Also, is anyone doing a CP dinner package on Sunday, Dec. 12th? I thought about going to MVMCP on the 12th, but don't want to go alone, and don't want to spend the money this trip.



:wave: Hi, again Nancy. Lou is thinking about going over to the WWTBAM after his trivia meet on Monday.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by AKQJ10
So I guess you won't be coming to TriviaFest (http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=888&highlight=triviafest) on Monday, huh? :(


:wave: Hi, Lou. I've already signed up for your trivia meet and I've got your book to read up on, too.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by perfectmatch300
Barry & I will be on a boat on Sat night. John & Ray, sorry we didn't end up on the same night as you, but we've never done an Illuminations Cruise before & I didn't want to miss out by having to wait & see who was going when. I'm sure we'll make some new friends that night!
I haven't planned the rest of our Mousefest itinerary yet since I don't know how many days we'll be coming down. I chose Sat because of the Mega-Mouse Meet.
Hope to see you guys at some of the other meets during MouseFest! :wave2:
As of tonight there aren't many spaces available on any of the boats! Better act quickly if you want one!



:wave: Hi, Nancy. I can't wait to see you there. I hope to see you at the Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet on Saturday the 11th.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only "34" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

On Friday morning, December 10, 2004, the Tagrel.com hosts, BetsyAnn and AliciaG will be having a "Stop, Drop and Roll Meet" at the MGM park and will meet everyone at the Rock'n'Roller Coaster Fastpass Area at 0915.

STOP - We'll meet right after rope drop, at the wall directly across from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster fastpass machines. We'll say hello, and then each get a fastpass for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.

DROP - Let's discover what lies beyond the fifth dimension... beyond the deepest, darkest corner of the imagination...in the Tower of Terror! We'll use the standby line for this one. This could be a great opportunity for a Tagrel.com meet photo in our own elevator!

ROLL - G-Force Records has a super stretch limo waiting just for us. We'll move right thru to the garage with our fastpasses, and make it in time for the show!

It sounds like a lot of fun.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only "33" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

The Mousefest 5th Annual Kilimanjaro Safari Meet will be held on Friday, December 10 at 9:30 a.m. Join Deb Wills. founder of AllEarsNet.com, for a ride into Africa! Meet outside the Kilimanjaro Safari turnstiles at 9:15 a.m.! In 2003 we had over 100 folks ride the Safari Jeeps! Be sure and join us this year!

This was a lot of fun last year.

And afterwards, there are so many more Mousefest meet afterwards, too.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only "32" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

I'll list two Mousefest meets this time since one of them is booked full.

Jim Hill of Magic Kingdom Tours is FULLY BOOKED!!! Although this is a free tour, signup has always been limited due to size of group to walking around the parks and hearing Jim's information. I missed this last year, but I was very happy to keep an eye out for this and signed up for his Saturday tour which is also full. So keep an eye out next year if you want to join this tour. This year the tour is represented by DisneyCentral.com. Join host Scott Liljenquist of DisneyCentral.com and tour guide Jim Hill of JimHillMedia.com on a 2-hour tour brimming with little-known tidbits, stories, and behind-the-scenes information about the design, history, and future of the parks.

Now this second Mousefest Meet is open to everyone. Last year I went to this particular one and it was wonderful. Dr. Steve Barrett is holding one of these hidden Mickey hunts in each park each day of the Mousefest and on the Disney Wonder Cruise, too.

Hidden Mickey Hunt at Animal Kingdom park is hosted by Hidden Mickey author Steve Barrett at 11:00 A.M.. Meet in the seating area behind Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Africa. Steve will concentrate on new and hard to find Hidden Mickeys.

Dr. Steve Barrett is holding a similar tour the day before this one at Epcot.

This is open to everyone and a great meet to come and pick the brain of the author of the book, "Hidden Mickey's".

I'm going to try and go to all five of his tours. How about you?

Ray :wave:

[Virgo10]

I'm planning on at least being at the Saturday mega meet. We'll be living in Auburndale by then! :teeth: If I can tear myself away from setting up the house, I'll try and get to a few others as well.

Roberta

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by Virgo10
I'm planning on at least being at the Saturday mega meet. We'll be living in Auburndale by then! :teeth: If I can tear myself away from setting up the house, I'll try and get to a few others as well.

Roberta

:wave: That's great. Congratulations on your new house. Maybe we should hold a meet at your new house to help you move in. I hope to see you at Mousefest.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only "31" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

Whoops...I missed a meet.

Recreation Arts Disney Parks will hold its 5th Annual Kali River Rapids Meet: Wet as You Wanna Be. At 10:30 A.M. at the Animal Kingdom park. Everyone will meet at the entrance to the queue with RADP Host: MickeyMom ( therealmickeymom@yahoo.com ) Please let her know if you will be attending.

I can't believe that I went on this attraction for the very first time and I did not get wet.

Lift those feet up...and they have these neat containers in the center to put your stuff so they won't get wet like backpacks.

Everyone have fun.

Ray :wave:

[NancyIL]

After getting an e-mail from Deb Wills that there were still a few seats left for the Sunday night IllumiNations cruise, I decided to go for it! I wish it were Ray's Krispy Kreme boat on Monday, but alas....I changed my mind a week ago.

Since I won't be going to MVMCP on the 12th, it will work to do the cruise Sunday night, and visit the MK until it closes at 8:00 on Monday night. I will hopefully be able to get over to Epcot after that to see Illuminations one more time.

I CAN'T WAIT!!!! :) Oh - I'll be staying at Pop Century!

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by NancyIL
After getting an e-mail from Deb Wills that there were still a few seats left for the Sunday night IllumiNations cruise, I decided to go for it! I wish it were Ray's Krispy Kreme boat on Monday, but alas....I changed my mind a week ago.

Since I won't be going to MVMCP on the 12th, it will work to do the cruise Sunday night, and visit the MK until it closes at 8:00 on Monday night. I will hopefully be able to get over to Epcot after that to see Illuminations one more time.

I CAN'T WAIT!!!! :) Oh - I'll be staying at Pop Century!

Hi, Nancy. I am so happy that you get to go to WDW. I'll see you there.

Ray

[RaySharpton]

I am very excited about seeing everyone at WDW.

On another note, I have been posting on other Mousefest Disney website forums about the 2004 Mousefest 4-day Wonder cruise and Mega-Mouse Meet on Saturday, December 11th and all the other meets from Mousefest, like AllEarsNet, Passporter, Recreation Arts Disney Parks, DisneyCentral, Tagrel, and WaltDisneyTrivia. And on the DIS which is not officially participating, but I wish that they were.

I was just letting everyone know how many great Disney sites are out there. And that all of them were going to meet together at the 2004 Mousefest.

I am thinking now that maybe I should not have been so excited about the cruise and the meets and posting them everywhere. Mainly because I have nicely beem told that it may not be appropriate to post about other websites meets and offerings on other websites.

I think that I understand this now.

I want to apologize to anyone that I might have offended by posting all of these lists, websites, and meets, even if it may only be one person that was upset.

My only goal was to give information about so many Disney loving people meeting together at the place we all have in common and that is everything Walt Disney.

Most Sincerely, RaySharpton

[NancyIL]

Ray, you've done a great service by letting others know about Mousefest!!!

[JamesD]

Nancy, why don't you put yourself on the wait list for Ray's boat? Can't hurt!
As far as Ray's posts are concerned, I will just restate what I posted on another website:
Ray, you have done nothing wrong!
It would seem that there are groups of people on the web that are too 'full of themselves.'
That is exactly why I will not be attending some of these meets, and why they will get very few new people to attend, because we're made to feel like outsiders. I don't know about everybody else, but I haven't cared for cliques since high-school.
I for one love your enthusiasm in your posts, and the information that you have combined together for our benefit. It would seem that some groups want to keep their meets a secret, and exclude any "outsider's." Their loss!

[ASFCurly]

Ray, I am glad that you posted them all, I don't see a problem with it.

[NancyIL]

Originally posted by JamesD
Nancy, why don't you put yourself on the wait list for Ray's boat? Can't hurt!


I just put myself on a waiting list for Ray's boat for Monday. We'll see what happens!

[Frollo27]

I'll be at WDW on 12/11 to 12/13 and would love to attend some of the Mousefest events. I can definately make it to the big meet on Sat. This is my first trip in Dec. and want to see all the parks decorated and the Osbourne lights. I'll also be going to MVMCP on the 12th.

Sam

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by Frollo27
I'll be at WDW on 12/11 to 12/13 and would love to attend some of the Mousefest events. I can definately make it to the big meet on Sat. This is my first trip in Dec. and want to see all the parks decorated and the Osbourne lights. I'll also be going to MVMCP on the 12th.

Sam

:wave: Hi, Sam. I hope to see you there, too.

And thank you everyone, I just didn't want to upset anyone.

Ray :wave:

[Dan Murphy]

I appreciate it, Ray, even though I will miss Mousefest, so much later it is this year. You're fine by me, Ray. ::MickeyMo

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. "26" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

Below is a quote from Jennifer and Dave Marx with two links showing a BROWSING version of the Mousefest Pocket Guide and a larger link that allows you to PRINT and CUT OUT and STAPLE together your own 2004 Mousefest Pocket Guide for both the sea and land portions.

The Pocket Guide is intended to be a concise list of the meets so you can carry it with you while you’re on your vacation. We take the information already available online and format it carefully. We’ll distribute free, printed copies of this booklet at the events. If you’d like a sneak peek at the Pocket Guide before you arrive, you have two options:

1. Download the "Browse" PDF file -- it’s specially formatted for easy viewing onscreen. You’re also welcome to print it if you wish. The actual printed booklet will be smaller. Download here: Browse version (2 MB) www.passporter.com/mousefest/mousefestpocketguidebrowse.pdf

2. Download the "Print" PDF file -- it's formatted to allow you to print an actual booklet that much likes what we'll be distributing at the events. This version isn't very helpful if you just want to look at it onscreen, however. The pages should be printed back-to-back, then folded in half and stapled. Download here: Print version (5 MB) www.passporter.com/mousefest/mousefestpocketguideprint.pdf


Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print either of these files. Most people have this on their computers already, but if you do not visit www.adobe.com for their free Reader. If you have problems viewing the files or they seem weird, you may also need to upgrade to the most recent version of the Reader (also free).


Ray :wave:

[NancyIL]

Thanks for posting the link to the Pocket Guide, Ray. :) So much to do...so little time!

Anyone else planning on going to Jellyrolls that Sunday night (the 12th)?

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by NancyIL
Thanks for posting the link to the Pocket Guide, Ray. :) So much to do...so little time!

Anyone else planning on going to Jellyrolls that Sunday night (the 12th)?

Isn't that the truth, Nancy. Sunday is a long day for me, but I am going to try and go. I've got to pack and move to a different hotel the next morning.

See you there, everyone.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by Dan Murphy
I appreciate it, Ray, even though I will miss Mousefest, so much later it is this year. You're fine by me, Ray. ::MickeyMo

:wave: Hi, Dan. You almost posted at the same time as me. I'll see you at the MVMCP on November 30th.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

"25" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet.

Ray :wave:

[AKQJ10]

Woo-Hoo!!!! :bounce: Can't wait to get there (and meet you, too, Ray!!) ::yes::

Also, I was wondering how many people usually bring their children to MouseFest, and if so, what are the age ranges.

I was planning on running a kids' version of a trivia contest (with questions created just for them) at my meet, as was wondering if people usually bring their kids, how old they are, if this is something they would be interested in attending, etc.

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, Lou. I think that Dave and Jennifer have a kid's meet on Thursday, December 9th at Epcot's Norway pirate ship.

Maybe they might know some families that might be interested.

And I think that there is a Magic Kingdom Family Tour where there will be families with there children.

Good luck on your trivia meet.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only "23" more days.....yeahhhhhhh!

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

ºoº "20" days...Any DISers participating in 2004 Mousefest meets? ºoº

[Pooh's Pal]

I'm getting a little excited now!! :bounce:

We are doing the MVMCP on the 9th...
AK the morning of the 10th
the 11th-Mega MouseFest @ the Swan Resort in Swan Ballroom Salon 10
That's what we've got planned for now........

then home on the 13th :(

[RaySharpton]

Originally posted by Pooh's Pal
I'm getting a little excited now!! :bounce:

We are doing the MVMCP on the 9th...
AK the morning of the 10th
the 11th-Mega MouseFest @ the Swan Resort in Swan Ballroom Salon 10
That's what we've got planned for now........

then home on the 13th :(

:wave: Hi, Pooh's Pal. I'll be at all those meets, too. I hope to see you there each day.

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

:wave: Hi, everyone. Only "19" more days.........Yeaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Ray :wave:

[RaySharpton]

Hi, everyone. Only "18" more days.........Yeaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[RaySharpton]

Hi, everyone. Only "15" more days.........Yeaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[RaySharpton]

Only "13" more days until the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet...Yeeeaaaa!

Thanks you, Dave Card, for the 2004 Mousefest Mega-Mouse Meet Floorplan.

http://tagrel.com/images/misc/mmm.gif


Ray :wave:

[NancyIL]

It's getting soooooooooo close for those of you going on the cruise first! I'm looking forward to arriving 10 days from now!!!

[AKQJ10]

Just got back from MouseFest and MVMCP (twice!)

I just posted my Memories of MouseFest Trip Report here
http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/articles/asklou/mousefest2004.php

The photo album is located here: http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/photos/showgallery.php?si=&perpage=24&sort=7&cat=561&ppuser=&friendemail=email@yourfriend.com&password=0

[KristaTX]

Hi, Lou :wave2:! Great pictures! And I love the one of your daughter in "your" Main Street spot. And there is even a picture of me, my lime green stuff, and my mom in there (from the back :earboy2: ). I wish I could have had more time to hang out with y'all. Your wife is sooo nice ::yes::.

[KristaTX]

Oh - and how did you get those Small World pictures? Through a hole in the "tent"?

[AKQJ10]

Hi Krista!! GREAT meet you and your mom! You are both such nice people, it was great to finally meet face to face!

Thank you for the kind words about Deanna as well. Too bad we weren't able to spend more time getting to know you both - crazy week!

As for the IASW pictures, if you ake a look at the engles I took them from, you can probably guess where my vantage point was. I found a teeny tiny scratch in a blacked out window, and let the camera do the rest! ;)