GKTW Meet: Tennessee, February 18, 2012 - Page 7 - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyKevin · 10-16-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jcb

When we first started talking about a Tennessee meet, Kevin very kindly tried to make a contact with Gaylord through the Gaylord Palms but got no where. I wouldn't give up completely on the Opryland but I'm not holding my breath, either.

I called Opryland and got NO WHERE.

I asked about them donating a meeting room for GKTW.

I was told to submit a form and someone from the charity committee would get back to me sometime.

I tried calling Gaylord Palms in Orlando to see if they could provide me with a contact name.

I left three messages and no one has ever called me back.

I gave up.

luckybrew · 10-16-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyKevin

I called Opryland and got NO WHERE.

I asked about them donating a meeting room for GKTW.

I was told to submit a form and someone from the charity committee would get back to me sometime.

I tried calling Gaylord Palms in Orlando to see if they could provide me with a contact name.

I left three messages and no one has ever called me back.

I gave up.

Thanks for trting Kevin. Unless you have a six digit budget, those folks are tough to deal with. I think Gaylord Nashville was mostly mentioned as a place to stay as opposed to a place to have an event / meet. My Mom is currently with the folks at the Nashville Zoo or Chaffin's Barn (dinner theater) to host the event. I will keep everyone informed..
Please message me if you have ideas, donations or connections. Thanks.

poohj80 · 10-16-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by luckybrew

Thanks for trting Kevin. Unless you have a six digit budget, those folks are tough to deal with. I think Gaylord Nashville was mostly mentioned as a place to stay as opposed to a place to have an event / meet. My Mom is currently with the folks at the Nashville Zoo or Chaffin's Barn (dinner theater) to host the event. I will keep everyone informed..
Please message me if you have ideas, donations or connections. Thanks.

The Zoo would be cool as we have never been (sad to say) so would give us an excuse to finally get there!

Mississippianna · 10-16-2011, 04:51 PM

This is really happening! How great! My birthday is 2/24, so I'll tell DH I want a trip to Nashville for my birthday! It'll be the 2 of us, and maybe DD (age 4), too. We live in North Mississippi, and would also need a hotel. It would be great, once a venue is booked, if someone could arrange a group rate at a nearby hotel. I'm not at all familiar with the city, so I can't help there. Surely we'd have enough of us coming from out of town to merit a group rate somewhere. Thank you, Nashville peeps, for organizing!

luckybrew · 10-16-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mississippianna

This is really happening! How great! My birthday is 2/24, so I'll tell DH I want a trip to Nashville for my birthday! It'll be the 2 of us, and maybe DD (age 4), too. We live in North Mississippi, and would also need a hotel. It would be great, once a venue is booked, if someone could arrange a group rate at a nearby hotel. I'm not at all familiar with the city, so I can't help there. Surely we'd have enough of us coming from out of town to merit a group rate somewhere. Thank you, Nashville peeps, for organizing!

Glad to see the excitement!

We are stoked to be doing this but I need some help planning, getting doantions and organizing this. Please get in touch with me if you are in the Nashville area! Thanks.

As for rooms, I have looked into this and every respectable hotel that I contact wants me to secure a block of rooms. They want me to sign a contract and I'm just not comfortable with that.

mdvlprof · 10-16-2011, 06:53 PM

Since hotels want a contract signed -
Perhaps once we have a venue, and know which hotels are closest, those of us from out-of-town can all book at the same place. Someplace not tooo expensive.

jcb · 10-16-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mdvlprof

Since hotels want a contract signed -
Perhaps once we have a venue, and know which hotels are closest, those of us from out-of-town can all book at the same place. Someplace not tooo expensive.

This makes sense to me. It isn't as if February in Nashville is the vacation spot of the universe.

lttlmc3 · 10-16-2011, 07:54 PM

Okay, I'm so on board with this. I'm sorry for being out of the loop, but life has gotten in the way. What can I do to help?

poohj80 · 10-16-2011, 08:48 PM

Since many of us are not from Nashville, wondering what ya thought about asking for donations from places outside of Nashville? Do you think there would be much interest? For an example, I was thinking of a asking the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville if they would donate a day package for a family.

luckybrew · 10-16-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lttlmc3

Okay, I'm so on board with this. I'm sorry for being out of the loop, but life has gotten in the way. What can I do to help?

AWESOME! We need to meet up soon to bounce around some ideas. So glad you are my neighbor and on board!

luckybrew · 10-16-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by poohj80

Since many of us are not from Nashville, wondering what ya thought about asking for donations from places outside of Nashville? Do you think there would be much interest? For an example, I was thinking of a asking the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville if they would donate a day package for a family.

I think this is a GREAT idea! We also need some DISers on board from areas as such.
Bowling Green, Huntsville, Ietc...

Minnie_Mom · 10-20-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by luckybrew

We have decided on Saturday, February 18th, 2012. More details will come asap! Please contact me if you are willing to help organize, gather donations, etc.

So far I have a few items being donated for the silent auction including:
* "MouseJunkies" books donated by author, Bill Burke.
* Several handmade Disney inspired art pieces by some amazing artists I have the pleasure of knowing.
* Print by Kathy Werling.

Thanks to everyone who has stepped up to the plate so far including Kathy from the DisUnplugged for donating a print today!

Pete, Got anything lying around on the pool table? LOL

Awww, man! This thread had nothing going on and I go to WDW and miss everything! I am so disappointed. My cousin is getting married on 02/18, so I will not be able to make it to the meet. So sad, I was really looking foward to getting to be involved in this meet!

katcarter · 10-20-2011, 08:44 PM

I would by pass the Opryland Hotel! It may be better after the floods and the 'renovation' work they did due to the floods. But I stay there a few years ago and found it old nasty and poor pluming.
You may contact the Drury Inn located very close to the Nashville Airport --- they have convention rooms! Very nice hotel change. The actual company is based out of a town only 1 hour north of me and we always stay with them when traveling. They have free wi-fi and free finger foods at night and free drink cards. They also have free hot breakfast!

I may have a contact with Drury if people are interested?

Can not wait!!!

Kathy

poohj80 · 10-21-2011, 01:18 PM

I've heard really good things from folks who have hosted events at the Hotel Preston in the same area as well.

http://www.hotelpreston.com/

luckybrew · 10-27-2011, 12:18 PM

Well folks. I got word late last night that we have the OK for an AWESOME venue. We might have to change the date to accommodate to their schedule. It is an AMAZING venue and everyone will love it!

As soon as I finalize the details I will let everyone know!

Would a change in date be a problem with anyone? I'm not sure if we have to change the date as of yet. Just thought I would ask you guys just in case,,,

10-16-2011, 04:51 PM	#94
Mississippianna Still loving Disney World like a 6-year-old Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 865	This is really happening! How great! My birthday is 2/24, so I'll tell DH I want a trip to Nashville for my birthday! It'll be the 2 of us, and maybe DD (age 4), too. We live in North Mississippi, and would also need a hotel. It would be great, once a venue is booked, if someone could arrange a group rate at a nearby hotel. I'm not at all familiar with the city, so I can't help there. Surely we'd have enough of us coming from out of town to merit a group rate somewhere. Thank you, Nashville peeps, for organizing! __________________ Me DH DD5 October 2006: AKL, February 2009: CBR, February 2010: Polynesian, December 2010: POFQ, November 2011: Beach Club, May 2012: All Star Movies, October 2012: CBR

10-16-2011, 06:53 PM	#96
mdvlprof DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Lexington, KY Posts: 1,833	Since hotels want a contract signed - Perhaps once we have a venue, and know which hotels are closest, those of us from out-of-town can all book at the same place. Someplace not tooo expensive. __________________ Jennifer jgeouge@qx.net Giving NCL another chance - 9/13 to Canada PCC 5.0 - TBA MK [and EPCOT under construction] 3/1982, WDW 7/1999, WDW/DCL 7/2002, Indy DIS 9/2010, PCC DCL/WDW 12/2010Indy DIS 9/2011 PCC DCL/WDW 12/2012 Cruised: DCL, CCL, X, RCCL, NCL

10-16-2011, 08:48 PM	#99
poohj80 Got Hunny? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 5,390	Since many of us are not from Nashville, wondering what ya thought about asking for donations from places outside of Nashville? Do you think there would be much interest? For an example, I was thinking of a asking the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville if they would donate a day package for a family. __________________ FINALLY found Snow White after she was MIA dealing with a strike at the mine all week

10-21-2011, 01:18 PM	#104
poohj80 Got Hunny? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 5,390	I've heard really good things from folks who have hosted events at the Hotel Preston in the same area as well. http://www.hotelpreston.com/ __________________ FINALLY found Snow White after she was MIA dealing with a strike at the mine all week

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10-16-2011, 07:54 PM	#98
lttlmc3 You can ship it. I'll still eat it If I were a ghost, I would def. stay at WDW! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,289	Okay, I'm so on board with this. I'm sorry for being out of the loop, but life has gotten in the way. What can I do to help?

10-20-2011, 08:44 PM	#103
katcarter Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 28	I would by pass the Opryland Hotel! It may be better after the floods and the 'renovation' work they did due to the floods. But I stay there a few years ago and found it old nasty and poor pluming. You may contact the Drury Inn located very close to the Nashville Airport --- they have convention rooms! Very nice hotel change. The actual company is based out of a town only 1 hour north of me and we always stay with them when traveling. They have free wi-fi and free finger foods at night and free drink cards. They also have free hot breakfast! I may have a contact with Drury if people are interested? Can not wait!!! Kathy

10-27-2011, 12:18 PM	#105
luckybrew Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 61	Well folks. I got word late last night that we have the OK for an AWESOME venue. We might have to change the date to accommodate to their schedule. It is an AMAZING venue and everyone will love it! As soon as I finalize the details I will let everyone know! Would a change in date be a problem with anyone? I'm not sure if we have to change the date as of yet. Just thought I would ask you guys just in case,,,