20040528 - NE Ohio DISmeet - Friday May 28th - Evening at Cedar Point--INDEXED

[Towncrier]

It's time to start making plans for Memorial Day weekend. For those of you who won't be attending the Disney Vacation Club Member Homecoming event at Saratoga Springs Resort, why not come on up to Northeast Ohio and spend the weekend at our 4th annual Memorial Day Weekend DISmeet. The whole thing started back in early 2000 when Nancy and Barry (perfectmatch300) posted a message on the Community Board asking if anyone would be interested in meeting them at Six Flags in Aurora (Ohio) on Memorial Day weekend. Instead of meeting at the park, I suggested that they come over to our home for a picnic. I invited all 40,000 (at that time) DISers for a cookout on that Memorial Day Sunday. We had so much fun that we decided to make it an annual event. For the 2001 picnic, we decided to add a visit to Cedar Point on Friday evening and all day Saturday. And, for our out of town friends, we also decided to have everyone over for breakfast on Monday morning.

Enough history.

I'm not married to the idea of going to Cedar Point as a kickoff to this year's weekend. But for the sake of planning (and hotel rooms), my opinion is that we stick with Cedar Point this year. Perhaps we could meet at Geauga Lake in Aurora, or maybe even tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.

I just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a 4th annual NE Ohio get together. Let the planning begin.

Friday Evening at Cedar Point
Saturday Cedar Point Day
Sunday 4th Annual Memorial Day Picnic
Monday Farewell Breakfast

***** SCHEDULE *****

Friday Park Hours: 10AM to 10PM

Since our time will be short on Friday evening, here are the planned meeting places:

6PM - Johnny Rocket's (Dinner if the place isn't too crowded)
7PM - Top Thrill Dragster Grandstand

If anyone wants to get together after the park closes at 10PM, we can discuss that when we meet at the park. I will probably be too tired to do much more than sleep. This will be my first major outting since breaking my ankle in February.

I will do my best to be there at the appointed times, but I still have to renew my season pass and that could take some time. Just be on the lookout for lime green buttons and/or ribbons. If you need my cell phone number, send me an email or PM and I'll give it to you.

 

[BarryHom]

You can also go to PKI down south in Ohio or even Kennywood in Pittsburgh. Or we can go to Towncrier's house and jump up and down on his furniture. That would look nice in the DIS Meets 2004 video!

 

[Towncrier]

No jumping on the furniture!!! We just got new cushions for our 20 year old couches.

 

[Cindy B]

As you know, we should be there.. still have to reserve the hotel for Friday night, but we most likely will be there!

 

[Towncrier]

I just reserved a room at the Breakers Express for Friday night. That way we get early entry on Saturday morning and a better chance to ride Top Thrill Dragster.

FYI - The room with tax was about $80 for Friday night.

 

[ASFCurly]

I am thinking about staying up there Friday night, but I most likely won't get up there till around 9 or so.

 

[Towncrier]

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Not sure if I will make it to Cedar Point, but just wanted to bump this up!

Debbie

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

The Raddison Inn has a two night package deal which includes I believe 4 starlight tickets and 2 adult tickets to Cedar Point and a 2 night stay. I believe the price is $364.00 Please check out their web sit as my memory isn't what it use to be !!!!

www.raddison.com

My husband and I may meet up with you at Cedar Point but have to work out details of other things planned for that weekend.

We are new DVC members as of Feb 2004 and are excited to see the new Saratoga in Feb 2005.

 

[Towncrier]

Updated with scheduled meeting times and places.