20050709 North East US DISMeet July 2005 - Allentown PA

[FletcherMem0rial]

Yay!!!!!!

Hi All! Justed want to check in and see how the headcount is coming along....

For those who have never been to a meet, it's going to be a really good time.

At the beginning of last years' meet, we had a little "getting to know you" time before the meet started. By the time we left, you'd think we've known each other forever...

~So please, anyone who is nervous about meeting new people, DON'T be! DISers are friendly, welcoming, people~

Deadline's Looming! One more week to register people!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

cant wait! this is my first meet!

 

[Majestic]

Those who wish to pay by Money Order should get the payment in the mail today. Saturday is the last day I can check the PO Box before the deadline!!!

Just a heads up.

I just had a communication with the Crowne Plaza Hotel via email and they are expecting those that are going to get a room at the discounted rate to have the room booked with a credit card hold by no later than June 1st. There were MANY of you (initially over 40 rooms per my registration page) that had stated that you wanted a room!!! We aren't even CLOSE to that figure as of right now. If you want a room, now is the time to do it.

After June 1st, you are looking at rates close to $150 to $180 a night. That's a LOT of clams! I also signed a contract for a block of rooms. Let's not create an additional problem by not booking early.

Also, if you are planning to attend the meet and want to pay with a money order, it would be a REALLY GOOD idea that you send out your payments ASAP as I can only check my PO Box on Saturdays.

We are in really high gear now. There is lots going on.

Sorry for the delay with the vouchers. I am hoping to send them out sometime after the June 1st deadline.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can do. I look forward to meeting you all in July.

 

[AKQJ10]

Hey Fred and everyone!!!!

Just wanted to let you all know that I've been working hard on putting together somee great trivia contests for the adults AND kids! Whether you're a WDW veteran or just a fan, it should be fun for all!

Can't wait to meet you all at the... well.. the meet!!

 

[Majestic]

Wow not too many people going to Dorney on Sunday. No way me and my family will be able to do Saturday night as we have lots to do after the meet is over.

We are definately doing Dorney Sunday.

Fred

 

[AKQJ10]

Fred, we're not sure if we're going to Do Dorney on Sunday - depends on Deanna (who will be 8 1/2 mo pregnant) and how my 19 month old is doing.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Hi All!

Hey Lou! DWTrivia has a nice number of people coming to the meet this year Yay!

http://disneyworldtrivia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=734&goto=newpost

Only six more weeks...you got your homework done yet?

cj.

 

[AKQJ10]

Ummmm.... not yet... but I'll be ready. Promise.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

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[StaceyA]

Wow not too many people going to Dorney on Sunday. No way me and my family will be able to do Saturday night as we have lots to do after the meet is over.

We are definately doing Dorney Sunday.

Fred

Fred,
My group has decided to do Dorney on Sunday, we are going to go out to dinner after the meet and have a few drinks....and then go to Dorney Sunday before driving home from there.

 

[Majestic]

Drinks Saturday night sound good to me. I'm sure I will need them.

Lots of places around the hotel too.

(Does everyone know we will have a cash bar at this meet? It was an added expense but I thought everyone would want it.)

How many in your group for Sunday?

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Drinks Saturday night sound good to me. I'm sure I will need them.

Lots of places around the hotel too.

(Does everyone know we will have a cash bar at this meet? It was an added expense but I thought everyone would want it.)...

We do now

That'll be good for this meet with so many staying and not driving home right away...

 

[StaceyA]

Drinks Saturday night sound good to me. I'm sure I will need them.

Lots of places around the hotel too.

(Does everyone know we will have a cash bar at this meet? It was an added expense but I thought everyone would want it.)

How many in your group for Sunday?

Just me (30) my mom (66) and my friend Bob (38)

Bob and I are coaster (and every other ride) nuts...mom just kinda goes along for the ride!

I know I appreciate the cash bar...LOL loosen us up to meeting new people!!

You WILL need drinks after! Does the hotel have a bar as well? we might end up there, unless we see someplace interesting in the immediate area.

 

[Charade]

Does the hotel have a bar as well? we might end up there, unless we see someplace interesting in the immediate area.

I've only been there once, but I believe they do.

There is a Carrabba's right down the road from Dorney park. But it's probably very crowded on a Saturaday night.

There are some "interesting" places in the Allentown area but not near the hotel. At least not that I'm aware of. Once darkness sets on downtown Allentown, I'm long gone................... (for a reason!).

 

[Majestic]

There is a nice bar at the hotel. Big too. Decent restaraunt too.

Fred

 

[StaceyA]

There is a nice bar at the hotel. Big too. Decent restaraunt too.

Fred

That is probably where we will end up so that we can just go right up to the room after...

 

[chaoscent]

I knew there was a meet in PA but couldn't find it, I even posted the question on another board. LOL
I hope to be there as I live in Philly and the ride should be quick. I have an email into my brother asking about my nephew's graduation party as I know he is scheduling it for July. Once I get an answer I will register.
Question - What time and Where are people having breakfast? I might drive up the night before and stay over? I just came home from WDW and I am in the process of organizing all of my traders so I will be ready. Yeah!!
If DB doesn't mess up my plans I can come early and help if it is still needed. I am a shy one, so having a task to do will make me talk to people.
If you are meeting somewhere the week before and need help getting things ready, please email me. chaoscent@verizon.net
I have put on a few conferences and know that setting everything up, especially the registration table can be quite time consuming. I volunteer to help with that if you don't already have someone?
Penny
aka Chaos Cent
ps thanks for organizing this. I know how much work it is.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Whew, talk about last minute. There are four of us coming, me, my DH, my nephew, Dom, who is 15 and a huge Disney fan, and Dom's friend, Nick, 16 yo, who I've transformed into a Disney fanatic. We're leaving for WDW on Friday, June 24th, coming home Saturday, July 2nd, and the following weekend going to Allentown!! Woo Hoo, what a great ending to our vacation. Can't wait to see everyone, my DH, Harry, and I had a blast last year and I know this year's meet will be even better.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Just booked our room!! Going to Dorney Park Saturday night too!!

 

[ValerieK]

Hi Everyone,

I just sent in my payment.

DS12 and I will be attending. Who else has kids about that age going?

We will be heading up to DSIL's house in Lancaster in Friday and driving up to Allentown Saturday morning.

Valerie