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AJRitz · 12-29-2011, 01:58 PM

I got a bit of inital information about group booking. We'd need to be able to guarantee at least 10 rooms. If we can do that, we can get discounted pricing on the rooms/tickets and possibly even dining plans. Of course, group booking doesn't really help the DVC gang.

DisDadDoc · 12-29-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AJRitz

I got a bit of inital information about group booking. We'd need to be able to guarantee at least 10 rooms. If we can do that, we can get discounted pricing on the rooms/tickets and possibly even dining plans. Of course, group booking doesn't really help the DVC gang.

Let's see what response we get. 10 rooms might be too optimistic our first year figuring 2-3 guys to a room. Also, having 2-3 guys per room might be a way to allow for informal cost sharing/helping each other out (rather than a fixed price per person). DVC is a good idea, but might not be a good fit for us at this early point and might be too difficult to coordinate point sharing, etc. Let's see what the response is like.

January seems to be a clear leader at this point, but personally, I'm partial to the fall (Sept or Oct) or early winter (i.e Nov or Dec). I like the decorations!

scott2997 · 12-29-2011, 02:31 PM

I'm game for a long weekend anytime. Early December, Early January...whatever.

For me, it would have to be a weekend as I only have two weeks of vacation and both are already booked.

I'm definitely game on sharing a room with someone or contributing for a DVC booking.

Cinderella's Fella · 12-29-2011, 02:34 PM

After doing extensive research, I have found that January and September are WDW's slowest months. I haven't voted yet, I want to talk to DW 1st and get her input, but I'm thinking January too.

that's nice · 12-29-2011, 02:47 PM

I would hope to be in...

Question is would the wife let me go without her?????

(I doubt it!)

middlepat · 12-29-2011, 02:48 PM

Haven't voted as I need to discuss with SWMBO.

Just a thought, but what about renting a vacation home?

I know it's "offiste" but we might be able to get a better rate

there and more Dads together could be...... maybe this isn't such a good idea.

DisneyDadC · 12-29-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by that's nice

I would hope to be in...

Question is would the wife let me go without her?????

(I doubt it!)

I will just lead you along with yuenglings and you will be there

cj9200 · 12-29-2011, 03:26 PM

I don't think that we have to eliminate families from participating. If you can come alone, great. If you want to make it a family trip, also great. There are plenty of opportunities to do things with both groups. Besides it would be interesting to see your progeny. I say that because mine will be in school unless we pick a date when she is on break.

We tried to pick a date a few times and nothing happened. I would suggest early December but whenever, we need to decide. How do we do that? Sorry, no suggestions. So do we do this with the current poll, Aaron's poll or just pick a date and say this is it? Everyone is not going to be able to be available no matter when we pick. So, lets pick a date.

Goofy + 3 · 12-29-2011, 03:43 PM

If I recall correctly, the Great DisDad Meet of 2010 sort of occurred naturally. It just turned out that a bunch of guys were going around the same time. I looked at Page 1 of the main thread to see upcoming trips but there's not too much that far out. If there were, maybe that would be a way to help narrow down the date. Just a thought...

RodBelding · 12-29-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DisDadDoc

Let's see what response we get. 10 rooms might be too optimistic our first year figuring 2-3 guys to a room. Also, having 2-3 guys per room might be a way to allow for informal cost sharing/helping each other out (rather than a fixed price per person). DVC is a good idea, but might not be a good fit for us at this early point and might be too difficult to coordinate point sharing, etc. Let's see what the response is like.

January seems to be a clear leader at this point, but personally, I'm partial to the fall (Sept or Oct) or early winter (i.e Nov or Dec). I like the decorations!

I agree on the DVC comment, I wouldn't use my points for this trip anyways, as I'd prefer to pay for a half a room then use points that I'd use for a family vaca...

I voted May because it's a good time personally with work and such. I'll be there the end of September 2012, and January is always an option if it's during marathon weekend!

simzac · 12-29-2011, 05:55 PM

Since I'm already doing a solo trip Jan'12, I see no reason why I couldn't do a solo trip in Jan'13.

IamTrike · 12-29-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RodBelding

I agree on the DVC comment, I wouldn't use my points for this trip anyways, as I'd prefer to pay for a half a room then use points that I'd use for a family vaca...

I voted May because it's a good time personally with work and such. I'll be there the end of September 2012, and January is always an option if it's during marathon weekend!

How are people getting there? If there's a disdad bus or carpooling of sorts it'd make it easier for me to attend.

lnevo · 12-29-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by that's nice

I would hope to be in...

Question is would the wife let me go without her?????

(I doubt it!)

No way my wife is letting me go without her! Leaving the kid behind is another story...especially for a quick weekend trip.

January is good, but I doubt I'd be able to swing it overall, though I'd love to. Let's see how the year goes... I wouldn't say no just yet

AirGoofy · 12-29-2011, 07:20 PM

I voted summer 2013 as I plan to bring my family with me and would do a week trip. We have a trip planned for October 2013 (school fall break) and while we would normally go in Spring Break, we are trying Hilton Head. School is in the rest of the time.

DisDadDoc · 12-29-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofy + 3

If I recall correctly, the Great DisDad Meet of 2010 sort of occurred naturally. It just turned out that a bunch of guys were going around the same time. I looked at Page 1 of the main thread to see upcoming trips but there's not too much that far out. If there were, maybe that would be a way to help narrow down the date. Just a thought...

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Good thought. I think that what will probably happen is that we'll just pick a date and do it. If people can come, great. If not, then they won't be able to say that they were at the first one...

View Poll Results: What would be a good date for a long weekend convention?
September 2012	5	9.43%
November 2012	7	13.21%
January 2013	19	35.85%
March 2013	7	13.21%
May 2013	11	20.75%
Summer 2013	8	15.09%
Don't care when, I'll be there!	5	9.43%
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12-29-2011, 01:58 PM	#16
AJRitz DIS DAD #420 Galactic President Superstar McAwesomeville Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,871	I got a bit of inital information about group booking. We'd need to be able to guarantee at least 10 rooms. If we can do that, we can get discounted pricing on the rooms/tickets and possibly even dining plans. Of course, group booking doesn't really help the DVC gang. __________________ Aaron (44), Wife DW, The Bug DD (10), Bubba J DS (6) Come visit the DISDads clubhouse! \| DISDad #420 - Visit our new forum!

12-29-2011, 02:31 PM	#18
scott2997 DIS Dad#543 You trying for ownage?! I'm not sure what I'll be tied up in at home tonight Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,409	I'm game for a long weekend anytime. Early December, Early January...whatever. For me, it would have to be a weekend as I only have two weeks of vacation and both are already booked. I'm definitely game on sharing a room with someone or contributing for a DVC booking. __________________ Me DW DD5 DD3 Dis Dads Member #543 April 2012 Spring Break TR Trips:January 2013 (OKW), April 2012 (BLT) MK Only (1 day visits) - 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Offsite - 2013, 2005, 1989

12-29-2011, 02:34 PM	#19
Cinderella's Fella DIS Dad #215 Carpe Bacon And no more candy and caffeine for the rest of you Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maryland, Land of Merry! Posts: 10,249	After doing extensive research, I have found that January and September are WDW's slowest months. I haven't voted yet, I want to talk to DW 1st and get her input, but I'm thinking January too. __________________ DW Jodi Me Randall " *DISDads Chief Bacon Officer!*

12-29-2011, 02:47 PM	#20
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12-29-2011, 02:48 PM	#21
middlepat Dis Dad Member #325 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 1,654	Haven't voted as I need to discuss with SWMBO. Just a thought, but what about renting a vacation home? I know it's "offiste" but we might be able to get a better rate there and more Dads together could be...... maybe this isn't such a good idea. __________________ x5 Me (39) DW (42) DD (10) DD (8) DD (5) Nov 01 ASMo, Sept 05 WL, Jan 07 POFQ, Nov 09 Poly

12-29-2011, 03:26 PM	#23
cj9200 DIS Dad #412 Double Dog Dare You to post a screaming like a little girl video Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,998	I don't think that we have to eliminate families from participating. If you can come alone, great. If you want to make it a family trip, also great. There are plenty of opportunities to do things with both groups. Besides it would be interesting to see your progeny. I say that because mine will be in school unless we pick a date when she is on break. We tried to pick a date a few times and nothing happened. I would suggest early December but whenever, we need to decide. How do we do that? Sorry, no suggestions. So do we do this with the current poll, Aaron's poll or just pick a date and say this is it? Everyone is not going to be able to be available no matter when we pick. So, lets pick a date. __________________ My Trip Reports 20 Days in Hawaii and Disneyland. Yes, we are Lucky Nuts (A work in Progress) Taking DD and her GF to Halloween Horror and WDW. Are You Scary Nuts? June-11 Trip: Are You Eating, Flying and Sailing Nuts? Quick trip to the World and this time I am not Nuts! Disney for DD’s 16th with her 6 GFs? Are You Stupid Nuts? Disney with DD and DDBF? Are You Crazy Nuts? Disney over New Years? Are You Insanely NUTS? ---- Thanksgiving at Disney? Are You Nuts? DISNEY DAD #412

12-29-2011, 03:43 PM	#24
Goofy + 3 DDC 400 Remember, it's ok to cry a little. Not too much, just a little Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,184	If I recall correctly, the Great DisDad Meet of 2010 sort of occurred naturally. It just turned out that a bunch of guys were going around the same time. I looked at Page 1 of the main thread to see upcoming trips but there's not too much that far out. If there were, maybe that would be a way to help narrow down the date. Just a thought... __________________ me Chris (39)DW (37)DD (8)DS (6) DD(3) DIS Dad #400

12-29-2011, 05:55 PM	#26
simzac DIS Veteran Watched over by the Tag Fairy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 2,266	Since I'm already doing a solo trip Jan'12, I see no reason why I couldn't do a solo trip in Jan'13. __________________ 1967 Disneyland, 1995 Epcot, 2003 ASMo(first trip with family), 2005 CBR, 2006 POP, 2007 OKW, 2008 HHI, VBR, Disney Cruise, 2009 SSR(my 50th birthday), 2010 ASSp, 2012 ASMu DIS DAD MEMBER #672

12-29-2011, 07:20 PM	#29
AirGoofy DIS Dad#341 Savvy! I have yet to snag one of those recliner seats right in front of the big screen TV Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 10,932	I voted summer 2013 as I plan to bring my family with me and would do a week trip. We have a trip planned for October 2013 (school fall break) and while we would normally go in Spring Break, we are trying Hilton Head. School is in the rest of the time. __________________ DIS Dad #341 WDW Commando #187 Disneytopia LIVE! October 2012 Trip Report Randall found in my mailbox.

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