Dis Exclusive Spirit of America 5/24 - 5/31/13 - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyKevin · 09-09-2012, 03:47 PM

Join us as the Dis goes to the place where our country was born.

The Dis is offering an exclusive Spirit of America Adventure to May 24th - 31st 2013.

We will travel to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Monticello and Gettysburg.

Trip Highlights Include:

Philadelphia Tour by Trolley -nHop on board a trolley for a privately guided Philadelphia tour and feel the stir of historic majesty when you visit the Liberty Bell.

Visit Mount Vernon - Get a taste of colonial American history at the Mount Vernon Inn. Enjoy a meal from authentic colonial recipes where the décor is straight out of the 18th century and the staff is attired in period dress. Enjoy a meal from authentic colonial recipes.

Kayak on the Potomac River - Feel the freedom as your kayak glides over this rippling river on a privately guided tour of this famous, mid-Atlantic waterway.

Monticello - Situated on a mountaintop outside Charlottesville on a 5,000-acre plantation, this historic house was designed and built by Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States. Glimpse the life of this intellectual giant in the halls of his estate home.

Explore Gettysburg with a Costumed Guide - Discover the history of this extraordinary city with a guide in period costume. Learn about the famous battle fought there, President Lincoln's immortal speech and what life was like for its citizens, then and now.

Spirit of America Pricing

$2929 per person based on double occupancy
$2789 Child
$4099 Single traveler

If you are interested in this Adventure, please email me at Kevin@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com.

List of Travelers

Mary Jo - Mary Jo
Brenda
Tobi - sayhello
Tom
Erika - EDuke98080
Jason
Tanja
Alan
Anne
Pete - WebmasterPete
Walter - AKAScar

sayhello · 09-09-2012, 04:30 PM

Yay! I'm really looking forward to this trip! I've only ever been to DC once, years ago, and it was a quick, one day thing! And I've never been to any of the other area sites. And it's been years since I was a tourist in Philly!

Are others planning on doing pre- or post-days?

Sayhello

wdwscout · 09-09-2012, 06:26 PM

I am not on this trip, but live so close to Philadelphia that I was hoping we could get a pre-trip meet together if enough people are arriving a day or so early. I just attended the pre-NYC cruise meet that She's a Pirate and GinaMarie put together in New York and we had a terrific time.
If enough people are arriving at least a day ahead, I would be willing to help organize a little DIS meet.

Anyone interested? Anyone arriving early?

EDuke98080 · 09-09-2012, 07:29 PM

Hi All!

I am Erika, my DH Tom, my DS Jason 19 and my Mom - Tanja are all going on this trip. Jason is a history major and has always wanted to go to DC and I have always wanted to try an ABD trip so this is perfect for our family. We are really looking forward to getting to know everyone and experiencing this awesome itinerary.

Thanks Kevin for starting this thread!

Erika

Mary Jo · 09-10-2012, 02:24 AM

Hi everyone,

I've always wanted to visit the East Coast and see such important historical sites, and when this ABD trip came up I immediately signed up. My friend, Brenda, (excellent travel partner, by the way) is also going on this trip.

We both hail from the Los Angeles area.

Linda, a mini-DIS meet sounds like fun.

Sarabi's Cubs · 09-10-2012, 08:00 AM

Here's a lunch tip for the Mall. The cafeterias in Air and Space, Natural History etc are VERY crowded, but there is a really nice one between the East and West galleries at the National Gallery of Art that had great wraps and salads etc next to a nice waterfall and not crowded at all!

Gettysburg is amazing!

Laurie

sayhello · 09-10-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdwscout

I am not on this trip, but live so close to Philadelphia that I was hoping we could get a pre-trip meet together if enough people are arriving a day or so early. I just attended the pre-NYC cruise meet that She's a Pirate and GinaMarie put together in New York and we had a terrific time.
If enough people are arriving at least a day ahead, I would be willing to help organize a little DIS meet.

Anyone interested? Anyone arriving early?

I'm game! I'm going to be in town a few days prior to the ABD, visiting family and then getting an early start on my touring!

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDuke98080

Hi All!

I am Erika, my DH Tom, my DS Jason 19 and my Mom - Tanja are all going on this trip. Jason is a history major and has always wanted to go to DC and I have always wanted to try an ABD trip so this is perfect for our family. We are really looking forward to getting to know everyone and experiencing this awesome itinerary.

Thanks Kevin for starting this thread!

Erika

Nice to meet you Erika! Looking forward to getting to know you & your family!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary Jo

Hi everyone,

I've always wanted to visit the East Coast and see such important historical sites, and when this ABD trip came up I immediately signed up. My friend, Brenda, (excellent travel partner, by the way) is also going on this trip.

We both hail from the Los Angeles area.

Linda, a mini-DIS meet sounds like fun.

I haven't done nearly enough exploration of the East Coast. Looking forward to exploring with y'all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarabi's Cubs

Here's a lunch tip for the Mall. The cafeterias in Air and Space, Natural History etc are VERY crowded, but there is a really nice one between the East and West galleries at the National Gallery of Art that had great wraps and salads etc next to a nice waterfall and not crowded at all!

Gettysburg is amazing!

Laurie

Thanks for the tip! It's always nice to know where the crowds *aren't* on OYO time! Thanks, Laurie!

I have a friend who just went to Gettysburg. She was pretty impressed, too!

Sayhello

sayhello · 09-10-2012, 07:48 PM

Just thought I'd mention I have a thread going over on the Adventures by Disney board, getting all sorts of ideas & suggestions about places to go & things to do in Philly and the DC area. (For before & after the ABD and OYO time). Come on over & check it out!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2986560

Sayhello

sayhello · 09-16-2012, 08:23 AM

Wow! I was watching "Sunday Morning" just now, and they had a piece about the Civil War battle of Antietam which was 150 years ago today. And I realized we're going to be at Gettysburg about 4 1/2 weeks before the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg! I wonder if anything special will be going on for the Anniversary?

Sayhello

Sarabi's Cubs · 09-18-2012, 06:19 PM

Tobi,

You might want to check out this site closer to your travel dates:

http://www.gettysburg.travel/150/event.asp?year=2013

(If anything rivals my obsession with British history, it's my obsession with Civil War history)

Laurie

sayhello · 09-18-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarabi's Cubs

Tobi,

You might want to check out this site closer to your travel dates:

http://www.gettysburg.travel/150/event.asp?year=2013

(If anything rivals my obsession with British history, it's my obsession with Civil War history)

Laurie

Oh, cool, Laurie!!! Thanks!

I'm more of a Revolutionary War obsessee. So I appreciate benefiting from your obsession!

Sayhello

woodleygrrl · 12-04-2012, 03:24 PM

posted this elsewhere, but would love to help arrange a meet for local people and adventurers here in D.C.

I fancy myself the world foremost authority in DC of where to eat. Would love to help people with any and all dining questions!

Jennifer

Mary Jo · 12-04-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodleygrrl

posted this elsewhere, but would love to help arrange a meet for local people and adventurers here in D.C.

I fancy myself the world foremost authority in DC of where to eat. Would love to help people with any and all dining questions!

Jennifer

Wonderful, Jennifer! With such a short time in DC, my friend and I would love ideas on how best to maximize our time.

WebmasterJohn · 01-23-2013, 04:43 PM

Just sent an email to everyone traveling on this Adventure - unfortunately it doesn't look like we will be able to run this as an exclusive departure just for DISUnplugged listeners.

If you do not receive my email - or you have questions - please email me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

Thanks.

ATTENTION MODS: I have closed this thread but I would like to leave it as a 'sticky' until everyone booked on this trip contacts either Kevin or me with how they want to proceed. I will unstick it once we know everyone has had a chance to see it and has informed us of their plans.

09-09-2012, 03:47 PM	#1
DisneyKevin Kelvis Above the Pearls Below the Crown Such a tease! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,266	Dis Exclusive Spirit of America 5/24 - 5/31/13 Join us as the Dis goes to the place where our country was born. The Dis is offering an exclusive Spirit of America Adventure to May 24th - 31st 2013. We will travel to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Monticello and Gettysburg. Trip Highlights Include: Philadelphia Tour by Trolley -nHop on board a trolley for a privately guided Philadelphia tour and feel the stir of historic majesty when you visit the Liberty Bell. Visit Mount Vernon - Get a taste of colonial American history at the Mount Vernon Inn. Enjoy a meal from authentic colonial recipes where the décor is straight out of the 18th century and the staff is attired in period dress. Enjoy a meal from authentic colonial recipes. Kayak on the Potomac River - Feel the freedom as your kayak glides over this rippling river on a privately guided tour of this famous, mid-Atlantic waterway. Monticello - Situated on a mountaintop outside Charlottesville on a 5,000-acre plantation, this historic house was designed and built by Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States. Glimpse the life of this intellectual giant in the halls of his estate home. Explore Gettysburg with a Costumed Guide - Discover the history of this extraordinary city with a guide in period costume. Learn about the famous battle fought there, President Lincoln's immortal speech and what life was like for its citizens, then and now. Spirit of America Pricing $2929 per person based on double occupancy $2789 Child $4099 Single traveler If you are interested in this Adventure, please email me at Kevin@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com. List of Travelers Mary Jo - Mary Jo Brenda Tobi - sayhello Tom Erika - EDuke98080 Jason Tanja Alan Anne Pete - WebmasterPete Walter - AKAScar __________________ Last edited by DisneyKevin; 01-07-2013 at 04:19 PM.

09-09-2012, 04:30 PM	#2
sayhello Have Camera, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,761	Yay! I'm really looking forward to this trip! I've only ever been to DC once, years ago, and it was a quick, one day thing! And I've never been to any of the other area sites. And it's been years since I was a tourist in Philly! Are others planning on doing pre- or post-days? Sayhello __________________ Check out my Southwest Splendors Trip Report! (2008). 5 parts, full of pics & details & impressions! My Taming the Last Frontier ABD Alaska Trip Report! (2009)! 7 parts, pictures, stories, & more impressions! Also check out my ABD/DCL Mediterranean Magic Trip Report! (2010) NOW POSTING! My DIS Unplugged London/Paris/Disneyland Paris Trip Report! (2011)

09-09-2012, 06:26 PM	#3
wdwscout DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,187	I am not on this trip, but live so close to Philadelphia that I was hoping we could get a pre-trip meet together if enough people are arriving a day or so early. I just attended the pre-NYC cruise meet that She's a Pirate and GinaMarie put together in New York and we had a terrific time. If enough people are arriving at least a day ahead, I would be willing to help organize a little DIS meet. Anyone interested? Anyone arriving early? __________________ Linda / John (DH) / DS25 / DS22 WDW Character Attendant!

09-09-2012, 07:29 PM	#4
EDuke98080 Have a Magical Day! Survived the 'Sweet Baby Jesus" drive Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western MA home of the Big Y, the Big E and cider donuts Posts: 1,282	Hi All! I am Erika, my DH Tom, my DS Jason 19 and my Mom - Tanja are all going on this trip. Jason is a history major and has always wanted to go to DC and I have always wanted to try an ABD trip so this is perfect for our family. We are really looking forward to getting to know everyone and experiencing this awesome itinerary. Thanks Kevin for starting this thread! Erika __________________ Treehouse Villas, Dec 11/Jan 12, Treehouse Villas Dec 10/Jan 11, SSR Dec 09/Jan 10, SSR Dec 08/Jan 09, Wonder 3 Night Jan 08, SSR Dec 07/Jan 08, Grand Californian June 2007, SSR March 2007, Omni Dec 06/Jan 07, SSR March 2005, Beach Club / 3 Night Cruise March 2004, Hilton Head Island Easter 2003, Boardwalk Villas March 2002, Boardwalk Villas March 2001 DVC Member 2000

09-10-2012, 02:24 AM	#5
Mary Jo Techarita Loves the star on the mountain Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Near the original Magic Kingdom Posts: 24,297	Hi everyone, I've always wanted to visit the East Coast and see such important historical sites, and when this ABD trip came up I immediately signed up. My friend, Brenda, (excellent travel partner, by the way) is also going on this trip. We both hail from the Los Angeles area. Linda, a mini-DIS meet sounds like fun. __________________ DISneyland Forums DL Podcast Clip of Matterhorn Ride WDW 1999 Sequoia & Yosemite 2002 Autumn in Yosemite 2002 Wonder Cruise 2003 (lots of pics) Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.

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09-10-2012, 08:00 AM	#6
Sarabi's Cubs DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 630	Here's a lunch tip for the Mall. The cafeterias in Air and Space, Natural History etc are VERY crowded, but there is a really nice one between the East and West galleries at the National Gallery of Art that had great wraps and salads etc next to a nice waterfall and not crowded at all! Gettysburg is amazing! Laurie __________________ Contemporary 1972, Fort Wilderness 7/79, WDW offsite 6/84, WDW offsite 12/89, GF 9/96, BC 11/03, Disneyland offsite 6/05, BC 4/08, YC 1/2010, POR 12/2010, Disney Magic New Year's Cruise 12/2010, DIS Unplugged Knights & Lights ABD 9/11, Easter Dream cruise 4/2012, BWV 10/2012, Kidani 4/2013

09-10-2012, 07:48 PM	#8
sayhello Have Camera, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,761	Just thought I'd mention I have a thread going over on the Adventures by Disney board, getting all sorts of ideas & suggestions about places to go & things to do in Philly and the DC area. (For before & after the ABD and OYO time). Come on over & check it out! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2986560 Sayhello __________________ Check out my Southwest Splendors Trip Report! (2008). 5 parts, full of pics & details & impressions! My Taming the Last Frontier ABD Alaska Trip Report! (2009)! 7 parts, pictures, stories, & more impressions! Also check out my ABD/DCL Mediterranean Magic Trip Report! (2010) NOW POSTING! My DIS Unplugged London/Paris/Disneyland Paris Trip Report! (2011)

09-16-2012, 08:23 AM	#9
sayhello Have Camera, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,761	Wow! I was watching "Sunday Morning" just now, and they had a piece about the Civil War battle of Antietam which was 150 years ago today. And I realized we're going to be at Gettysburg about 4 1/2 weeks before the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg! I wonder if anything special will be going on for the Anniversary? Sayhello __________________ Check out my Southwest Splendors Trip Report! (2008). 5 parts, full of pics & details & impressions! My Taming the Last Frontier ABD Alaska Trip Report! (2009)! 7 parts, pictures, stories, & more impressions! Also check out my ABD/DCL Mediterranean Magic Trip Report! (2010) NOW POSTING! My DIS Unplugged London/Paris/Disneyland Paris Trip Report! (2011)

09-18-2012, 06:19 PM	#10
Sarabi's Cubs DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 630	Tobi, You might want to check out this site closer to your travel dates: http://www.gettysburg.travel/150/event.asp?year=2013 (If anything rivals my obsession with British history, it's my obsession with Civil War history) Laurie __________________ Contemporary 1972, Fort Wilderness 7/79, WDW offsite 6/84, WDW offsite 12/89, GF 9/96, BC 11/03, Disneyland offsite 6/05, BC 4/08, YC 1/2010, POR 12/2010, Disney Magic New Year's Cruise 12/2010, DIS Unplugged Knights & Lights ABD 9/11, Easter Dream cruise 4/2012, BWV 10/2012, Kidani 4/2013

12-04-2012, 03:24 PM	#12
woodleygrrl As god as my witness, I will never ever be swindled by these thieves at Disney bakeries again. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 419	posted this elsewhere, but would love to help arrange a meet for local people and adventurers here in D.C. I fancy myself the world foremost authority in DC of where to eat. Would love to help people with any and all dining questions! Jennifer __________________

01-23-2013, 04:43 PM	#14
WebmasterJohn Genius Maintains the Big Book of Grievances Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,601	Just sent an email to everyone traveling on this Adventure - unfortunately it doesn't look like we will be able to run this as an exclusive departure just for DISUnplugged listeners. If you do not receive my email - or you have questions - please email me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com Thanks. ATTENTION MODS: I have closed this thread but I would like to leave it as a 'sticky' until everyone booked on this trip contacts either Kevin or me with how they want to proceed. I will unstick it once we know everyone has had a chance to see it and has informed us of their plans. __________________

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