09/18/11 - DVCers Take Over the Dream (S.S. Member Cruise 2011) - Thread #2

[HappycamperGRF]

You need to watch a "Holmes on Homes" episode called "Bar None". You will get great ideas for your bar!

Noted! I am doing serious research for this, I don't just want the bar, I want the surrounding area to match (walls, floor, ceiling) in a break out effect flowing into the rest of the entertainment area. Pool table, air hockey, darts, the fun stuff! So not a rush job by any means, hopefully the picture in my head translates!

Thanks for the heads up, more than happy to have as much research material as possible

 

[calypso726]

Or less

Yeah, doubt it

what is a sip and stroll

It is an event for D23 members during Food & Wine.
Copying from D23 web site

Join the D23 team as we celebrate Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival with a weekend of unique events and experiences just for D23 Members. Our weekend begins Friday evening as we gather for a wine and cheese reception in the foyer of The American Adventure pavilion. Sample a selection of artisan cheeses with dried fruits, berries, nuts, and house made breads along with Canadian cheddar cheese fondue and additional flavorful treats. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be served to set the tone for a fabulous event.

Guests may then choose to join us inside the VIP Lounge of The Living Seas as we honor Disney Legend Dave Smith, retiring Chief Archivist for The Walt Disney Company. October 15 is Dave's final day of work, and he wanted to celebrate with his friends and colleagues from D23. So we're throwing an elaborate dinner inside one of Epcot's most beautiful private spaces, which features an enormous glass window that looks into the pavilion's 5.7 million gallon aquarium. Dinner includes a selection of crisp salads, grilled flatbreads, pecan-roasted turkey, fresh scallops and beef medallions. Sumptuous sides include sweet potato mash, wild mushrooms and truffle mac 'n' cheese. You can also wash down some delicious German sausage and baked spaetzle with Radeberger beer from Germany. For dessert, there will be a selection of sweets inspired by Disney movie classics. Dinner includes wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages — all perfect to toast the man who founded the Walt Disney Archives 40 years ago. Note: there is an additional cost to attend this dinner.

Saturday morning we will convene at the Mexico pavilion in World Showcase to sample some robust Mexican coffee and pastries at the newly opened La Hacienda restaurant, hosted by Ricky Deblar, president of the San Angel Inn, who will be on hand to talk about the latest addition to Epcot eateries.

Following our breakfast treat, we head to the Odyssey for exclusive presentations and surprises. Our friends from Guerlain and Givenchy will explore their rich histories with Epcot — and Givenchy will offer a sample of their brand new fragrance. Chef Scott Hunnel and Israel Perez of Disney's exquisite Victoria and Albert's restaurant will share exciting details about the new Queen Victoria Room, and they will prepare a new dish that will be featured at Remy — the new restaurant on the Disney Dream!

That afternoon, guests can join D23 head Steven Clark, Dave Smith, Archives Director Becky Cline, Disney twenty-three editor in chief Carmen Capone, D23's Disney Geek Jeffrey Epstein and others from the D23 Team as we sip and stroll our way around World Showcase. As we talk about some of our favorite Epcot spots, each guest will have a "passport" they can use to obtain exclusive Sip & Stroll surprises at various locations around the lagoon.

Also during the day, take some time to get out of the sun and relax! The VIP lounge inside The American Adventure pavilion will be open just for D23 Members as a place to enjoy some water or lemonade. If you haven't seen the elegantly designed lounge, you will definitely want to stop in for a look and a libation.

That evening we will gather at the America Gardens Theatre for reserved seating to the Eat to the Beat concert featuring '80s icon Howard Jones ("What is Love," "No One is the Blame").

We'll then walk over to the Italy Isola for private, reserved viewing of the nighttime spectacular IllumiNations and a mouthwatering dessert party that will include strawberries with Creole Shrubb burst, milk chocolate hazelnut crunch, flambéed cinnamon doughnuts with tiramisu gelato and much more! The perfect way to end a fantastic food-filled weekend!

Included with the cost of your ticket:

Private wine and cheese reception Friday evening inside the foyer of The American Adventure pavilion

Dave Smith's Retirement Celebration Dinner Friday evening inside the VIP lounge of The Living Seas pavilion. Note: there is an extra cost to attend this dinner.

Breakfast pastries and presentation Saturday morning at La Hacienda at the Mexico pavilion

Exclusive presentations Saturday morning from Scott Hunnel, Israel Perez, Guerlain, and Givenchy

A "sip and stroll" Saturday afternoon with members of the D23 Team including Steven Clark, Dave Smith, Becky Cline, Carmen Capone and Jeffrey Epstein

Access Saturday to the VIP lounge inside the The American Adventure pavilion

Private VIP seating at Howard Jones's Eat to the Beat concert

Private dessert party and viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

Sip & Stroll surprises (one per guest)

 

[susieq55]

Yeah, doubt it



It is an event for D23 members during Food & Wine.
Copying from D23 web site

Join the D23 team as we celebrate Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival with a weekend of unique events and experiences just for D23 Members. Our weekend begins Friday evening as we gather for a wine and cheese reception in the foyer of The American Adventure pavilion. Sample a selection of artisan cheeses with dried fruits, berries, nuts, and house made breads along with Canadian cheddar cheese fondue and additional flavorful treats. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be served to set the tone for a fabulous event.

Guests may then choose to join us inside the VIP Lounge of The Living Seas as we honor Disney Legend Dave Smith, retiring Chief Archivist for The Walt Disney Company. October 15 is Dave's final day of work, and he wanted to celebrate with his friends and colleagues from D23. So we're throwing an elaborate dinner inside one of Epcot's most beautiful private spaces, which features an enormous glass window that looks into the pavilion's 5.7 million gallon aquarium. Dinner includes a selection of crisp salads, grilled flatbreads, pecan-roasted turkey, fresh scallops and beef medallions. Sumptuous sides include sweet potato mash, wild mushrooms and truffle mac 'n' cheese. You can also wash down some delicious German sausage and baked spaetzle with Radeberger beer from Germany. For dessert, there will be a selection of sweets inspired by Disney movie classics. Dinner includes wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages — all perfect to toast the man who founded the Walt Disney Archives 40 years ago. Note: there is an additional cost to attend this dinner.

Saturday morning we will convene at the Mexico pavilion in World Showcase to sample some robust Mexican coffee and pastries at the newly opened La Hacienda restaurant, hosted by Ricky Deblar, president of the San Angel Inn, who will be on hand to talk about the latest addition to Epcot eateries.

Following our breakfast treat, we head to the Odyssey for exclusive presentations and surprises. Our friends from Guerlain and Givenchy will explore their rich histories with Epcot — and Givenchy will offer a sample of their brand new fragrance. Chef Scott Hunnel and Israel Perez of Disney's exquisite Victoria and Albert's restaurant will share exciting details about the new Queen Victoria Room, and they will prepare a new dish that will be featured at Remy — the new restaurant on the Disney Dream!

That afternoon, guests can join D23 head Steven Clark, Dave Smith, Archives Director Becky Cline, Disney twenty-three editor in chief Carmen Capone, D23's Disney Geek Jeffrey Epstein and others from the D23 Team as we sip and stroll our way around World Showcase. As we talk about some of our favorite Epcot spots, each guest will have a "passport" they can use to obtain exclusive Sip & Stroll surprises at various locations around the lagoon.

Also during the day, take some time to get out of the sun and relax! The VIP lounge inside The American Adventure pavilion will be open just for D23 Members as a place to enjoy some water or lemonade. If you haven't seen the elegantly designed lounge, you will definitely want to stop in for a look and a libation.

That evening we will gather at the America Gardens Theatre for reserved seating to the Eat to the Beat concert featuring '80s icon Howard Jones ("What is Love," "No One is the Blame").

We'll then walk over to the Italy Isola for private, reserved viewing of the nighttime spectacular IllumiNations and a mouthwatering dessert party that will include strawberries with Creole Shrubb burst, milk chocolate hazelnut crunch, flambéed cinnamon doughnuts with tiramisu gelato and much more! The perfect way to end a fantastic food-filled weekend!

Included with the cost of your ticket:

Private wine and cheese reception Friday evening inside the foyer of The American Adventure pavilion

Dave Smith's Retirement Celebration Dinner Friday evening inside the VIP lounge of The Living Seas pavilion. Note: there is an extra cost to attend this dinner.

Breakfast pastries and presentation Saturday morning at La Hacienda at the Mexico pavilion

Exclusive presentations Saturday morning from Scott Hunnel, Israel Perez, Guerlain, and Givenchy

A "sip and stroll" Saturday afternoon with members of the D23 Team including Steven Clark, Dave Smith, Becky Cline, Carmen Capone and Jeffrey Epstein

Access Saturday to the VIP lounge inside the The American Adventure pavilion

Private VIP seating at Howard Jones's Eat to the Beat concert

Private dessert party and viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

Sip & Stroll surprises (one per guest)

This sounds really nice!

 

[Mantle1509]

I saw a thread earlier asking that question and there was a reply saying "Yes" and a reply saying "No". Soooo....maybe we can ask the TA's that get to go on the ship in January (that are already going to tell us what exactly we will be hanging our "extenders" on outside of the staterooms) to tell us if there is a secret deck.

What is a secret deck
what is a TA

 

[susieq55]

Ok Terrie - I think I'll pack my bag now.

 

[Mantle1509]

Thank you Terrie for clearing that up for them.

 

[susieq55]

I believe the lurking has begun.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

lurkers......

 

[calypso726]

I believe the lurking has begun.

I believe you are correct!

 

[disrailfan]

Ian....I bet there are only two time slots in that room and Ducky will get one. Maybe we'll have to separate into several small groups and whoever can book early can just book tables for 6. Or maybe we can just call DCL and tell them to accommodate us like a regular restaurant would and make room for a party of 30!!! I wonder how well that would go over?

Careful, remember if we are all at the same time slot, I think there was a reason why our two tables at dinner were in the far back corner in each dinning room. They wanted to keep the rowdy ones away from everyone else.

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

What is a secret deck
what is a TA

On the Magic & Wonder on Deck 7 aft, there is a door that leads out to a deck. It's open daily from 7am to 7pm. It is called a "secret deck" because most people don't know it's there. I've gone out there three times on my last two cruises and it's been totally empty.

A TA is a Travel Agent.

 

[calypso726]

Thank you Terrie for clearing that up for them.

You're welcome

 

[Steamboat WillyNilly]

Terrie and Wally. I hope you have fun this weekend, enjoy yourselves!!!

That way we can try to catch up on the pirate and princess totals.

 

[calypso726]

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

Careful, remember if we are all at the same time slot, I think there was a reason why our two tables at dinner were in the far back corner in each dinning room. They wanted to keep the rowdy ones away from everyone else.

Were we rowdy?

 

[calypso726]

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

 

[susieq55]

 

[W@LL-E]

How about now???

 

[calypso726]