Any news on summer entertainment?

[bobcat]

I haven't really heard anything about what the summer events will be this year. I really liked Shockwave and Blast summers past, and the bands at Epcot last year were ok. Anyone have news about this summer?

Also are there any pin events this year? We usually seem to miss them.

 

[WDSearcher]

Can't help with Summer Epcot stuff, but here's some pin info ...

Adventures In Pin Trading
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 12, 2004 and the Search for the Ultimate PinVenturer. Don your best safari gear and prepare to go deep into the heart of Disney's Animal Kingdom where you will be the honored guest at the Harambe PinGala. It is here that you will be put to the test - your skill, your cunning and your passion for Pin Trading cleverly challenged to determine if you have what it takes to be named Disney's Ultimate PinVenturer and to walk away with the ultimate treasure trove of pins!

Event Admission: $125.00 per person

Registration: Registration will be available on line beginning Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 9am PT onwww.odpt.com. The number of event packages is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All event product will be pre-sold and assigned randomly by the Disney Merchandise System, Managed by Disney Information Technology. Random Selection Forms will be mailed to registered event guests beginning April 27, 2004 and must be returned to Walt Disney Event Services on or before May 10, 2004. Quantities are limited and only available while supplies last. Please be advised that some items may not be available the day of the event. All Sales are final. Guests must check in at the event in person and provide photo ID to pick up their packets and merchandise.

Event Package:

* One ticket for event admission to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park to include a Private Dinner Party throughout the village of Harambe (Event evening only). Theme park admission prior to the private dinner party is not included in the price of event admission.
* Admission to the It's Tough to be a Bug Attraction
* Opportunity to pre-purchase limited edition Adventures In Pin Trading Merchandise
* Limited edition commemorative gifts
* Opportunity to view upcoming pin releases
* Artist appearances and signings
* Silent Auction of rare pins and artwork
PLUS special surprises throughout the night

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Tink's Summer Pin Quest
July 17, 2004
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel

Details not yet available.

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A Family Pin Gathering - Disney's Pin Celebration
September 10-12, 2004
Epcot

Details not yet available.

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Disney Villains On The High Seas
November 14-18, 2004
Disney Cruise Line

Details not yet available.

 

[bobcat]

Thanks! If we leave a couple of days earlier we will be there for Tink's pin event. I'll be watching for more details to see if we really want to head down earlier.

 

[CarolA]

Steve Soares WDW Entertainment site (which I don't have the link to on this PC) had a note that it may be the Epcot bands (Off Kilter, British Invasion and Mo Rockin) performing at the big stage.

I actually think that would be great. Last year I had a chance to see Off Kilter perform there and the show was great. The crowds were bigger then for the World Music on the days I was there.