Reactions to Are you 23? Announcement - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

mandymommy4 · 03-10-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennygt

That might be true but Disney might get the idea that we are happy with this little package when we know it could have been so much better.

I agree.... I was being sarcastic about it basically being a magazine subscription with "membership card and certificate"!

I think the whole thing is crap (sorry for those of you that are charter members) ..... i am not a collector so the magazine and limited edition "stuff" for me to spend more money on is not my idea of a fan club!

I would have paid a small fee that allowed me discounts........ Kinda like the DDE (Tables in Wonderland.... whatevah) but this is just insulting IMHO!

LilGMom · 03-10-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by IHeartTink04

Seriously, that pen has to be a joke!!!!!

I just don't see a reason for charging that much!

What I love about the pen is in the description. I'm thinking "Includes instruction booklet" is going to include the instructions of making sure WDW kisses you afterwards.

Jennygt · 03-10-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mandymommy4

I agree.... I was being sarcastic about it basically being a magazine subscription with "membership card and certificate"!

I think the whole thing is crap (sorry for those of you that are charter members) ..... i am not a collector so the magazine and limited edition "stuff" for me to spend more money on is not my idea of a fan club!

I would have paid a small fee that allowed me discounts........ Kinda like the DDE (Tables in Wonderland.... whatevah) but this is just insulting IMHO!

I thought so but I don't want to step on anyones toes hear, just in case, we are a tight little family here on the podcast board! I agree with all that you said, this is just pretty lame. Can't wait to hear what Pete and Kathy have to say, Kathy has had some pretty good mini rants.

mandymommy4 · 03-10-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennygt

I thought so but I don't want to step on anyones toes hear, just in case, we are a tight little family here on the podcast board! I agree with all that you said, this is just pretty lame. Can't wait to hear what Pete and Kathy have to say, Kathy has had some pretty good mini rants.

YES! I cant wait for PETE rant!

I hope he is not too relaxed from the cruise to give us a good rant!

Stacy's a freak · 03-10-2009, 08:46 AM

Stevegriswold · 03-10-2009, 09:14 AM

I was up at midnight going to disney.com/23 and disney.com/d23 since that is the site they have been talking about forever. The page is blank and at midnight nothing new. I still could not find any info about the promo until I came here.

I paid $20k to join DVC and pay $1k every year in dues. So I figure I am already in the most expensive Disney Club there is and would like to see some additional benefits for DVC members instead of this.

BellaOfTheWorld · 03-10-2009, 09:19 AM

I'm going to reserve judgement on d23 until we get more info. What would make a big difference in the value of membership is what's included in the 4 day event going on in Disneyland...if there is a lot of stuff included in that, then the $75 might be mrs than worth it...if you can Make it to DL, of course.

And supposedly, the magazine (4 issues) is more like a coffee table book than a flimsy magazine.

And also little things like the pen help justify the cost - a little - depending on what all else will actually be offered.

Generally, I think it's ok...especially if you're going to the DL event.

luke · 03-10-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mandymommy4

YES! I cant wait for PETE rant!

As his Facebook status has just said, "R U kidding me!!"

Like you I hope he's not too chilled from his day on Castaway Cay to give us a classic rant

KristinU · 03-10-2009, 10:17 AM

I feel like I did one morning almost 6 years ago at DL...when they had left a message about a "special announcement and celebration" happening before the park opened. We trotted ourselves out there at o'dark-thirty to watch them announce the Disney credit card - wah wah wah wah. DH and I looked at each other and said "don't forget to drink your Ovaltine...a lousy commercial!" What a let down this D23 thing is.

And I agree that the pen has GOT to be a joke, or a typo or something!!! At $49.95 it would be overpriced, IMHO.

kafitty · 03-10-2009, 10:34 AM

Seriously? This is it??

i just don't understand how Disney is so out of touch with their core fanbase...it's not like we're in hiding or anything.

ITA that this should be something offered to AP holders or DVC members.
Or, why doesn't Disney do something like the cruiselines, where you get certain perks after so many stays on property? That's actually a pretty good idea, if i do say so myself, lol.

can't wait to hear Pete ranting about this one.

SamSam · 03-10-2009, 10:42 AM

Disney obviously doesn't have a clue as to what thier most devoted fans think or what they want. Very disappointing.

wishspirit · 03-10-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BellaOfTheWorld

I'm going to reserve judgement on d23 until we get more info. What would make a big difference in the value of membership is what's included in the 4 day event going on in Disneyland...if there is a lot of stuff included in that, then the $75 might be mrs than worth it...if you can Make it to DL, of course.

And supposedly, the magazine (4 issues) is more like a coffee table book than a flimsy magazine.

And also little things like the pen help justify the cost - a little - depending on what all else will actually be offered.

Generally, I think it's ok...especially if you're going to the DL event.

If you buy the membership, you don't get to go to the conference, you get reduced price tickets, big difference.

Just another way of getting people into the parks IMHO

Geef · 03-10-2009, 11:05 AM

7 mins 9 secs and counting

Matt@WDWR · 03-10-2009, 11:11 AM

Typical Disney arrogance.How about a club where I have the privilege of buying exclusive reasonably priced merchandise? I can overspend on Disney crap everywhere on property. This, fellow Disney fans, is exactly what the Disney corporation thinks of you.

Disneybridein2k3 · 03-10-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wishspirit

If you buy the membership, you don't get to go to the conference, you get reduced price tickets, big difference.

Just another way of getting people into the parks IMHO

And an insulting discount at that, all things considering....
How much will the Expo cost?

General Admission: Adult 1-day $37 Child 1-day $27 Child 4-day $81 (4th day free) D23 Member Admission (D23 members may purchase up to four discounted tickets per membership): Adult 1-day $30 Adult 4-day $90 (4th day free) Child 1-day $22 Child 4-day $66 (4th day free)

03-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#21
Stevegriswold Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 340	23 club I was up at midnight going to disney.com/23 and disney.com/d23 since that is the site they have been talking about forever. The page is blank and at midnight nothing new. I still could not find any info about the promo until I came here. I paid $20k to join DVC and pay $1k every year in dues. So I figure I am already in the most expensive Disney Club there is and would like to see some additional benefits for DVC members instead of this.

03-10-2009, 09:19 AM	#22
BellaOfTheWorld Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 232	I'm going to reserve judgement on d23 until we get more info. What would make a big difference in the value of membership is what's included in the 4 day event going on in Disneyland...if there is a lot of stuff included in that, then the $75 might be mrs than worth it...if you can Make it to DL, of course. And supposedly, the magazine (4 issues) is more like a coffee table book than a flimsy magazine. And also little things like the pen help justify the cost - a little - depending on what all else will actually be offered. Generally, I think it's ok...especially if you're going to the DL event. __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes...

03-10-2009, 10:17 AM	#24
KristinU DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,157	I feel like I did one morning almost 6 years ago at DL...when they had left a message about a "special announcement and celebration" happening before the park opened. We trotted ourselves out there at o'dark-thirty to watch them announce the Disney credit card - wah wah wah wah. DH and I looked at each other and said "don't forget to drink your Ovaltine...a lousy commercial!" What a let down this D23 thing is. And I agree that the pen has GOT to be a joke, or a typo or something!!! At $49.95 it would be overpriced, IMHO. __________________ 1994 Poly Honeymoon - 1997 BWV - 1998 Contemporary - 1999 Coronado Springs - 2000 Joined DVC! BWV & Vero Beach - 2001 BWV & CBR - 2002 BCV & OKW - 2003 Grand Californian & AKL - 2004 POR, DS's first trip to WDW and our 10th anniversary! - 2005 BWV for DS's first birthday! & SSR - 2006 Pop & OKW - 2007 VWL for DS's 3rd birthday! also in 2007 - started living Debt Free! - 2008 BWV for DS's 4th birthday and sold DVC! (and yes, it's a good thing for us! ) and Fort Wilderness for Thanksgiving 2008 - 2009 Bay Lake Tower for our 15th Anniversary 2011 Fort Wilderness, Princess Half Marathon 2012 Fort Wilderness - 2013 1st Dark Side visit - Universal for WWoHP!

03-10-2009, 10:34 AM	#25
kafitty yep, that almost sent snot flying out of my nose Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,011	Seriously? This is it?? i just don't understand how Disney is so out of touch with their core fanbase...it's not like we're in hiding or anything. ITA that this should be something offered to AP holders or DVC members. Or, why doesn't Disney do something like the cruiselines, where you get certain perks after so many stays on property? That's actually a pretty good idea, if i do say so myself, lol. can't wait to hear Pete ranting about this one. __________________ Kait S. "I believe in naps."

03-10-2009, 10:42 AM	#26
SamSam DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 6,555	Disney obviously doesn't have a clue as to what thier most devoted fans think or what they want. Very disappointing. __________________

03-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#20
Stacy's a freak wrangles snakes Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Finger Lakes, NY Posts: 2,357

03-10-2009, 11:05 AM	#28
Geef A persona of a cartoon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicagoland (Northern IL) Posts: 513	7 mins 9 secs and counting __________________ ______________________ Me DW DS DD What's a Geef?

03-10-2009, 11:11 AM	#29
Matt@WDWR Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 411	Typical Disney arrogance.How about a club where I have the privilege of buying exclusive reasonably priced merchandise? I can overspend on Disney crap everywhere on property. This, fellow Disney fans, is exactly what the Disney corporation thinks of you. __________________

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