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20050709 North East US DISMeet July 2005 - Allentown PA
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Majestic
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Here it is....Father's Day and I am doing meet work!!!
This is the FINAL ROUND of confirmations. There have been some last minute additions that were added today. As of right now, if you aren't on this list, you won't be getting a voucher. I also don't plan to make anymore PO Box visits.
It's VERY important that you make sure you are on the list and that everything appears correct.
If it is NOT correct and/or you are NOT on the list, I need to know A-S-A-P!!! This is IMPORTANT! We are down to the wire and I am doing everything I can to avoid last minute problems.
PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST AND EMAIL ME "ONLY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM".
If I don't hear from you I am assuming everything is correct and we'll see you in July.
At this point, vouchers are expected to go out before the end of the week.
Let's get excited people...Renee and I have been non stop getting last minute details ready during the last few weeks and we still have lots to do. I'm still expecting quite a few things by mail...direct from Mickey too!
AGAIN, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST AND EMAIL ME "ONLY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM".
http://www.dismeets.com/confirm.html
Fred
This is the FINAL ROUND of confirmations. There have been some last minute additions that were added today. As of right now, if you aren't on this list, you won't be getting a voucher. I also don't plan to make anymore PO Box visits.
It's VERY important that you make sure you are on the list and that everything appears correct.
If it is NOT correct and/or you are NOT on the list, I need to know A-S-A-P!!! This is IMPORTANT! We are down to the wire and I am doing everything I can to avoid last minute problems.
PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST AND EMAIL ME "ONLY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM".
If I don't hear from you I am assuming everything is correct and we'll see you in July.
At this point, vouchers are expected to go out before the end of the week.
Let's get excited people...Renee and I have been non stop getting last minute details ready during the last few weeks and we still have lots to do. I'm still expecting quite a few things by mail...direct from Mickey too!
AGAIN, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST AND EMAIL ME "ONLY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM".
http://www.dismeets.com/confirm.html
Fred
StaceyA
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Hi gang!
Just wanted to pop in to show my countdown....18 days to go!
Lori, I wanted to tell you that I didn't get my tickets to Dorney Yet, im going to get them at the hotel, we didn't have enough interest for the group rate, and I believe the hotel's prices were better then what Dorney was giving us anyway.
We are heading home about the same time as you, if not a little earlier on Sunday, depending on what rides we can get to.
My DH told me to tell you that he isn't antisocial but *Sigh* AntiDisney, so my mom and my friend Bob who are huge Disney Fans will come with me!
See you there!
Just wanted to pop in to show my countdown....18 days to go!
Lori, I wanted to tell you that I didn't get my tickets to Dorney Yet, im going to get them at the hotel, we didn't have enough interest for the group rate, and I believe the hotel's prices were better then what Dorney was giving us anyway.
We are heading home about the same time as you, if not a little earlier on Sunday, depending on what rides we can get to.
My DH told me to tell you that he isn't antisocial but *Sigh* AntiDisney, so my mom and my friend Bob who are huge Disney Fans will come with me!
See you there!
Majestic
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Just curious but is everyone here on the dismeets.com email list as well?
It's the best way to keep up to date with the latest things going on with the meet. Please go to www.dismeets.com and subscribe today if you aren't already on the list.
Fred
It's the best way to keep up to date with the latest things going on with the meet. Please go to www.dismeets.com and subscribe today if you aren't already on the list.
Fred
tiggerwannabe
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Hi everybody...
Just bringing over and excuse to bump the thread...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=842371
Lou's Book is getting to be QUITE popular...
Just bringing over and excuse to bump the thread...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=842371
Lou's Book is getting to be QUITE popular...
Majestic
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Got a cool last minute surprise for everyone!
Today, along with Cara Martin the Executive Director of Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation - MidAtlantic, I have confirmed that Deborah Wright, the current reigning Mrs. Maryland International, will be accepting a check on behalf of the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.
Deborah Wright is the reigning Mrs. Maryland International and has dedicated her year of service to volunteering in her community and volunteering with The Starlight Starbright Childrens Foundation. She will compete in Skokie, Illinois for the title of Mrs. International 2005 this coming July.
Just another cool tidbit I wanted to share with all of you! Bring your cameras!
Looking forward to seeing you all in July!
P.S. Sorry for the delay on vouchers. I promise I am working as hard as I can to get them out as soon as possible.
Fred
Today, along with Cara Martin the Executive Director of Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation - MidAtlantic, I have confirmed that Deborah Wright, the current reigning Mrs. Maryland International, will be accepting a check on behalf of the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.
Deborah Wright is the reigning Mrs. Maryland International and has dedicated her year of service to volunteering in her community and volunteering with The Starlight Starbright Childrens Foundation. She will compete in Skokie, Illinois for the title of Mrs. International 2005 this coming July.
Just another cool tidbit I wanted to share with all of you! Bring your cameras!
Looking forward to seeing you all in July!
P.S. Sorry for the delay on vouchers. I promise I am working as hard as I can to get them out as soon as possible.
Fred
Hi everyone!! 
haven't post here in a while but looking forward to meet you all!! I was at Dorney Park for the FIRST TIME last Friday. (yeah, i live 20 mins away from DP and lived here for 6 years...shame on me!! LOL!!) anyway, the park is very clean and very nice.
HYDRA, STEEL FORCE AND TALON ROCKS!!!!! Who is ready to go on these roller coasters???? The "Revolution" ride is pretty cool too!!! SEE YOU THERE!!!
here is the pic of the Talon...My kids were in the very first row!!
Revolution ride....
haven't post here in a while but looking forward to meet you all!! I was at Dorney Park for the FIRST TIME last Friday. (yeah, i live 20 mins away from DP and lived here for 6 years...shame on me!! LOL!!) anyway, the park is very clean and very nice.
HYDRA, STEEL FORCE AND TALON ROCKS!!!!! Who is ready to go on these roller coasters???? The "Revolution" ride is pretty cool too!!! SEE YOU THERE!!!
here is the pic of the Talon...My kids were in the very first row!!
Revolution ride....
StaceyA
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Bmwdsny said:Hi everyone!!
haven't post here in a while but looking forward to meet you all!! I was at Dorney Park for the FIRST TIME last Friday. (yeah, i live 20 mins away from DP and lived here for 6 years...shame on me!! LOL!!) anyway, the park is very clean and very nice.
HYDRA, STEEL FORCE AND TALON ROCKS!!!!! Who is ready to go on these roller coasters???? The "Revolution" ride is pretty cool too!!! SEE YOU THERE!!!
Im ready!!!
Are you going on Sunday??
StaceyA
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Bmwdsny said:
Im getting my tickets at the hotel when we get there
Look at that countdown!! wowwee!
I can't believe that it was almost a year ago this was all set up! It seemed so far away didn't it??
I also remember when I got home from my trip to WDW in November and I sent in my $$ to Fred, it seemed sooo far away!!
Majestic
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DISNEY WORLD FANS CONVERGE ON ALLENTOWN
The second annual Disney Fan Meet will come to Allentown on Saturday, July 9, 2005. Pixie dust will be sprinkled over the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Hamilton Boulevard in center city Allentown where Disney World fans will meet, greet, compete, and leave replete! Disney World celebrity guest speakers, informal events, contests, and a festive meal will be enjoyed from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Attendees will be drawn from states across the Northeast. Many attendees are members of online Disney forums, some with more than 80,000 members. The excitement of the event tides fans over until their next trip to Florida. Disney World is the number one travel destination among Lehigh Valley residents, said Greg Bystrom of Allentowns Liaison Travel.
According to Crowne Plaza general manager Jonathan Carter, "Disney Magic touches people all over the World with memories lasting a lifetime. The Crowne Plaza Allentown is honored to host this magical event and looks forward to its return for years to come."
Organizer Fred Block of New Jersey says that Allentown will likely be the permanent home of the meet, thanks to its central location in the Northeast. Block, his wife Renee, and two daughters are long time Disney fans and visit Walt Disney World in Orlando several times a year. Last year the Blocks coordinated the Disney fan meet at the Victorian Manor in Edison, NJ. Disney fans in surrounding states have agitated for their own events, resulting in this years large Northeast meet. Block chose Allentown for the meet by triangulating the center of an eight-state area. Using mapping software, he drew a circle with a 190-mile radius, and Allentown was right in the center.
Prizes and giveaways at the meet include round trip stretch transportation from the Orlando airport to Disney resorts via Myorlandolimo.com.
A donation will be presented to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation at the meet. According to Executive Director Cara Martin, Starlight Starbright - MidAtlantic is delighted to be receiving a portion of the proceeds from the Disney Fan Meet. The foundation appreciates the kind-heartedness of Disney fans who understand the magic of Disney and the importance of making a difference in the lives of seriously ill children. Starlight Starbright's mission is to transform the lives of seriously ill children and their families through imaginative programs that educate, uplift their spirits, foster a sense of community, and help alleviate the pain and fear of prolonged illness. The donation will be accepted at the meet on behalf of Starlight Starbright by Deborah Wright. Wright is the reigning Mrs. Maryland International and has dedicated a portion of her year of service to volunteering with Starlight Starbright. She will compete in Skokie, Illinois, for the title of Mrs. International 2005 this July.
In the pantheon of online Disney World personalities, there are no bigger, more recognizable names than those attending this meet.
Deb Wills - Author and Webmaster - http://www.allearsnet.com
Bitten by the Disney bug at an early age, Wills has combined skills in computer technology with love for Disney World theme parks to create Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide. In the last nine years, she has developed the website into one of the most up-to-date, independent resources about Walt Disney World on the Internet, with more than 4,000 pages of information, 4,000 photos, and menus from every WDW restaurant. Her site receives more than 4.5 million "page views" and over 500,000 unique visitors per month. Deb also publishes ALL EARS®, a free weekly electronic newsletter that has nearly 56,000 subscribers from around the world. I'm very honored that Fred asked me to be a special guest at the Allentown gathering this summer, said Wills. I love meeting Disney fans.
Lou Mongello - Author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Book
Louis Mongello has been fascinated by Walt Disney World throughout his more than 40 visits, and in the process learned everything he could about the history, secrets, and inner workings of the resort. Lou will host a Disney Trivia game using questions from the thousands he has assembled for his book. This was a great success at last year's Disney Fan Meet. Lou's site, www.DisneyWorldTrivia.com <http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/> , offers vacation planning, news, tips, articles, free downloads, MP3, pictures, videos, lively discussion forums, and more.
John Rick - Founder Central Jersey Disney Pin Traders John will speak about the art and obsession of Disney pin trading. Attendees can show off the best of their collections and maybe even trade a few!
Len Testa - Director of Data Collection and Field Research for The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World Len is a contributor to this best-selling independent guidebook on Walt Disney World. He leads data collection projects ranging from FASTPASS distribution times and Disney bus transportation efficiency to hotel search engine analysis. Len also wrote the Unofficial Guide's tour planning software, an outgrowth of his Masters and PhD research into time-dependent scheduling problems. One of the best perks of Len's job is having to visit every attraction to ensure the Guide's descriptions remain accurate.
Janis Lavender, owner of Travel Dreams travel agency will also be on hand at the event to answer questions about Disney travel. Although a full service travel agent, her passion for Disney always leads her right back to the "Mouse." She has clients from all over the world, wanting to visit Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or the Disney Cruise Line -- especially during the current 50th Anniversary Celebration. Janis is recently returned from the Disney Magic 2 week repositioning cruise sailing from Florida through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles.
Allentown-area author Sharla Whalen will also attend the meet. Whalen is the author of the Faithful Friends childrens series (part of accelerated reader programs at schools nationally) and The Betsy-Tacy Companion, a biography of author Maud Hart Lovelace. Her upcoming book, A Scrapbooker's Guide to Walt Disney World, is part travel guide, part Disney photography handbook, part scrapbooking compendium. Her online "Disney Photo Quest" provides a list of Disney World photos being sought for her book. Disney fans who would like to contribute a family photograph for inclusion in the project can visit www.PlanSnapScrap <http://www.plansnapscrap/> .com to consult the photo quest.
This is a big year for Disney World fans. The resort is holding their "Happiest Celebration on Earth" -- the biggest in Disney history. The celebration commemorates 50 years of Disney park magic that began when Disneyland welcomed its first guests in 1955. Among the new attractions opening at Disney World are "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" at Disney-MGM Studios, Soarin' at Epcot, "Cinderellabration" at Magic Kingdom, and Lucky the Dinosaur from the Walt Disney Imagineering R&D labs at the Animal Kingdom. The celebration continues next year with the opening of the Expedition Everest roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
For further information, contact:
Fred Block
support@majesticnetworks.net
Janis Lavender ~ Travel Dreams
JLTravelDreams@cs.com
856 768-2511
Sharla Whalen
Allentown, PA
sswhalen@aol.com
610 481-9253
Tina Mellenberg
Events Coordinator
Crowne Plaza Allentown
904 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: 610-433-2221 ext 7205
Cara Martin
Executive Director
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation MidAtlantic
2020 K Street NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006
phone (202)293-7827
www.starlight-midatlantic.org
DISNEY WORLD FANS CONVERGE ON ALLENTOWN
The second annual Disney Fan Meet will come to Allentown on Saturday, July 9, 2005. Pixie dust will be sprinkled over the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Hamilton Boulevard in center city Allentown where Disney World fans will meet, greet, compete, and leave replete! Disney World celebrity guest speakers, informal events, contests, and a festive meal will be enjoyed from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Attendees will be drawn from states across the Northeast. Many attendees are members of online Disney forums, some with more than 80,000 members. The excitement of the event tides fans over until their next trip to Florida. Disney World is the number one travel destination among Lehigh Valley residents, said Greg Bystrom of Allentowns Liaison Travel.
According to Crowne Plaza general manager Jonathan Carter, "Disney Magic touches people all over the World with memories lasting a lifetime. The Crowne Plaza Allentown is honored to host this magical event and looks forward to its return for years to come."
Organizer Fred Block of New Jersey says that Allentown will likely be the permanent home of the meet, thanks to its central location in the Northeast. Block, his wife Renee, and two daughters are long time Disney fans and visit Walt Disney World in Orlando several times a year. Last year the Blocks coordinated the Disney fan meet at the Victorian Manor in Edison, NJ. Disney fans in surrounding states have agitated for their own events, resulting in this years large Northeast meet. Block chose Allentown for the meet by triangulating the center of an eight-state area. Using mapping software, he drew a circle with a 190-mile radius, and Allentown was right in the center.
Prizes and giveaways at the meet include round trip stretch transportation from the Orlando airport to Disney resorts via Myorlandolimo.com.
A donation will be presented to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation at the meet. According to Executive Director Cara Martin, Starlight Starbright - MidAtlantic is delighted to be receiving a portion of the proceeds from the Disney Fan Meet. The foundation appreciates the kind-heartedness of Disney fans who understand the magic of Disney and the importance of making a difference in the lives of seriously ill children. Starlight Starbright's mission is to transform the lives of seriously ill children and their families through imaginative programs that educate, uplift their spirits, foster a sense of community, and help alleviate the pain and fear of prolonged illness. The donation will be accepted at the meet on behalf of Starlight Starbright by Deborah Wright. Wright is the reigning Mrs. Maryland International and has dedicated a portion of her year of service to volunteering with Starlight Starbright. She will compete in Skokie, Illinois, for the title of Mrs. International 2005 this July.
In the pantheon of online Disney World personalities, there are no bigger, more recognizable names than those attending this meet.
Deb Wills - Author and Webmaster - http://www.allearsnet.com
Bitten by the Disney bug at an early age, Wills has combined skills in computer technology with love for Disney World theme parks to create Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide. In the last nine years, she has developed the website into one of the most up-to-date, independent resources about Walt Disney World on the Internet, with more than 4,000 pages of information, 4,000 photos, and menus from every WDW restaurant. Her site receives more than 4.5 million "page views" and over 500,000 unique visitors per month. Deb also publishes ALL EARS®, a free weekly electronic newsletter that has nearly 56,000 subscribers from around the world. I'm very honored that Fred asked me to be a special guest at the Allentown gathering this summer, said Wills. I love meeting Disney fans.
Lou Mongello - Author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Book
Louis Mongello has been fascinated by Walt Disney World throughout his more than 40 visits, and in the process learned everything he could about the history, secrets, and inner workings of the resort. Lou will host a Disney Trivia game using questions from the thousands he has assembled for his book. This was a great success at last year's Disney Fan Meet. Lou's site, www.DisneyWorldTrivia.com <http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/> , offers vacation planning, news, tips, articles, free downloads, MP3, pictures, videos, lively discussion forums, and more.
John Rick - Founder Central Jersey Disney Pin Traders John will speak about the art and obsession of Disney pin trading. Attendees can show off the best of their collections and maybe even trade a few!
Len Testa - Director of Data Collection and Field Research for The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World Len is a contributor to this best-selling independent guidebook on Walt Disney World. He leads data collection projects ranging from FASTPASS distribution times and Disney bus transportation efficiency to hotel search engine analysis. Len also wrote the Unofficial Guide's tour planning software, an outgrowth of his Masters and PhD research into time-dependent scheduling problems. One of the best perks of Len's job is having to visit every attraction to ensure the Guide's descriptions remain accurate.
Janis Lavender, owner of Travel Dreams travel agency will also be on hand at the event to answer questions about Disney travel. Although a full service travel agent, her passion for Disney always leads her right back to the "Mouse." She has clients from all over the world, wanting to visit Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or the Disney Cruise Line -- especially during the current 50th Anniversary Celebration. Janis is recently returned from the Disney Magic 2 week repositioning cruise sailing from Florida through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles.
Allentown-area author Sharla Whalen will also attend the meet. Whalen is the author of the Faithful Friends childrens series (part of accelerated reader programs at schools nationally) and The Betsy-Tacy Companion, a biography of author Maud Hart Lovelace. Her upcoming book, A Scrapbooker's Guide to Walt Disney World, is part travel guide, part Disney photography handbook, part scrapbooking compendium. Her online "Disney Photo Quest" provides a list of Disney World photos being sought for her book. Disney fans who would like to contribute a family photograph for inclusion in the project can visit www.PlanSnapScrap <http://www.plansnapscrap/> .com to consult the photo quest.
This is a big year for Disney World fans. The resort is holding their "Happiest Celebration on Earth" -- the biggest in Disney history. The celebration commemorates 50 years of Disney park magic that began when Disneyland welcomed its first guests in 1955. Among the new attractions opening at Disney World are "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" at Disney-MGM Studios, Soarin' at Epcot, "Cinderellabration" at Magic Kingdom, and Lucky the Dinosaur from the Walt Disney Imagineering R&D labs at the Animal Kingdom. The celebration continues next year with the opening of the Expedition Everest roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
For further information, contact:
Fred Block
support@majesticnetworks.net
Janis Lavender ~ Travel Dreams
JLTravelDreams@cs.com
856 768-2511
Sharla Whalen
Allentown, PA
sswhalen@aol.com
610 481-9253
Tina Mellenberg
Events Coordinator
Crowne Plaza Allentown
904 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: 610-433-2221 ext 7205
Cara Martin
Executive Director
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation MidAtlantic
2020 K Street NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006
phone (202)293-7827
www.starlight-midatlantic.org
tiggerwannabe
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Ok, I'm curious...
Where is this going to be published?
Is this for a newspaper?
Where is this going to be published?
Is this for a newspaper?
Beth E. (NJ)
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Sounds like another great meet has been planned. Wish it would have worked out for me to be there, but we are having a 45 anniversary party for my parents the next day and I will be busy, busy, busy with cleaning and cooking.
I hope everyone has a great time and I can't wait to see the pictures.
I hope everyone has a great time and I can't wait to see the pictures.
tiggerwannabe
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Yay!
I am so glad you and Tanya and kids are coming
See ya real soon...
cj.
I am so glad you and Tanya and kids are coming
See ya real soon...
cj.
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