April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[TheTXTaylors5]

Two weeks from right now, I will be on a plane bound to Burbank, instead of where I am now, in urgent care. I have a cold. It is now in my eye. I am glad it happened here and now though. Now I will be healthy for my fellow travellers. ;-)

Alissa,

Sending you well wishes. I hope you are feeling better today.

Jennifer

 

[klam_chowder]

countdown!

countdown!!

countdown!!!

c'mon folks!

I'm excited to see Captain EO for the first time!

cheers,

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

To get you into the spirit of our upcoming trip, here's a Trip Report from someone on the Tour right now!!!!

If I were a Fraggle ... (by knewton64)

Jennifer

 

[aspen37]

To get you into the spirit of our upcoming trip, here's a Trip Report from someone on the Tour right now!!!!

If I were a Fraggle ... (by knewton64)

Jennifer

I told him (Chris) awhile back that I might PM him with a few questions. I'm curious if they really give us a CD with all the pictures that the guides take so we don't have to pay the $150 for the photopass CD. Someone said it was new for 2010 ABD trips.

 

[Dodie]

I'm confused about that trip report. I guess I just assumed that these trips always started on the same day of the week (Tuesday). It seems that his started on Sunday? Is that right? I'm having trouble following along, but it sounds like they met on Sunday night for dinner and that yesterday (Monday) was their first touring day.

 

[DisneyKevin]

I told him (Chris) awhile back that I might PM him with a few questions. I'm curious if they really give us a CD with all the pictures that the guides take so we don't have to pay the $150 for the photopass CD. Someone said it was new for 2010 ABD trips.

When we went to Italy in 2006, we were not given the photo CD at the end of the Adventure, but it was mailed to us a a few weeks later.

I'm thinking it's hard to create 44 CDs that quickly.

 

[WebmasterPete]

They do mail you a CD with a slideshow of pictures from the trip as part of your package. However, in order to get the individual photos that the ABD guides take, you have to purchase it via the photopass web site.

Pete

 

[tmli]

Could the Fantasmic rumor possibly be true??? How amazing that would be!!!

 

[aspen37]

When we went to Italy in 2006, we were not given the photo CD at the end of the Adventure, but it was mailed to us a a few weeks later.

I'm thinking it's hard to create 44 CDs that quickly.

They do mail you a CD with a slideshow of pictures from the trip as part of your package. However, in order to get the individual photos that the ABD guides take, you have to purchase it via the photopass web site.

Pete

I new they sent you a CD of the slideshow, but what was said on the ABD board was that this is new for 2010. I don't know if it is true, but here is the link for the thread.


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2427653

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Could the Fantasmic rumor possibly be true??? How amazing that would be!!!

Stranger things have happened, but...

....I don't think Disney even has enough pixie dust to pull that one off, although Pete might.

The walls are still up around the Rivers of America. The "tracks" for the Columbia/Mark Twain are still being replaced. And they're still rebuilding the island-side dock for the rafts.

My wife is there today, I'll have her get some updated construction pics and post them LATE tonight when she gets home.

The good news is that the construction walls around the new viewing area for World of Color are coming down soon.

 

[Dodie]

I'm not sure I understand the difference between the slideshow photos and the individual photos that you mention - but that's okay. I'm sure it will make sense in two weeks.

Pete! "Lurking" on this thread? Hope you and Walter are as excited as the rest of us!

 

[aspen37]

I'm confused about that trip report. I guess I just assumed that these trips always started on the same day of the week (Tuesday). It seems that his started on Sunday? Is that right? I'm having trouble following along, but it sounds like they met on Sunday night for dinner and that yesterday (Monday) was their first touring day.

I had to look it up myself. It did start on Sunday. Here are the dates strait from the ABD website.

When you book an Adventures by Disney vacation, discover the Disney Difference:

• The services of two Adventure Guides
• Family Activities and special fun for the kids
• Accommodations
• Scheduled meals, activities & entertainment
• Luggage service
• Transportation within your adventure
• Cultural entertainment with local experts
• VIP access and exclusive activities

All prices are in U.S. Dollars. Airfare to and from the destination is not included in our land package prices.
Other Terms and Conditions apply.

Adventures by Disney Guaranteed Departure Program2
We will not cancel any 2010 season departure less than 85 days prior to its scheduled start date. Restrictions apply, click here for details.
Prices are subject to change without notice
Prices for this trip vary within these ranges based primarily on when you book and travel; they are subject to change without notice. Please note, the price ranges set forth below include double, triple and quad occupancy.
Adult $2,289 - $3,669
Child $2,069 - $3,309
Trip Dates and Current Rates
Call a Concierge Agent at (800) 543-0865†, or your Travel Agent, for availability. Canadian Guests
please contact your local Travel Agent.
Rates based on double occupancy Adult Child
Mar 28, 2010 - Apr 02, 2010 $2,389 $2,169
Apr 13, 2010 - Apr 18, 2010 Now Accepting Waitlist - Call for Details N/A N/A
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 $2,949 $2,669
Jun 27, 2010 - Jul 02, 2010 $2,389 $2,169
Jul 18, 2010 - Jul 23, 2010 $2,949 $2,669
Jul 25, 2010 - Jul 30, 2010 Now Accepting Waitlist - Call for Details N/A N/A
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Aug 08, 2010 - Aug 13, 2010 $2,669 $2,409
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Oct 26, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 (Adults only - 18 and over) $2,389 N/A
Nov 09, 2010 - Nov 14, 2010 (Adults only - 18 and over) $2,389 N/A
Dec 28, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011 $2,389 $2,169
(1) All prices are in U.S. dollars. AIRFARE TO AND FROM DESTINATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR LAND PACKAGE PRICES. Your land package pricing, which will be confirmed once we receive your USD$300 per person deposit, is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party. Government fees or taxes are subject to change. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added. The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you are traveling with children, check this trip's minimum eligibility age and recommended minimum age, which you can find in the Overview, FAQs and Itinerary. Room configurations are subject to availability. Please see "Notes on Accommodations" for room configurations.

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Could the Fantasmic rumor possibly be true??? How amazing that would be!!!

This is another thing I would like to find out before our trip.

 

[corky441]

Our DISdog does the exact same thing. When he sees the suitcases come out, he is moping around for days. Usually, suitcases mean he's off to the boarder soon.

Jennifer

Please - I have 2 Cocker Spaniel DISdogs - they have those sweet little sad faces all the time, then when the suitcases come out of the attic - you'd think they were being sent to the gallows instead of the kennel. THe 2 DIScats run when they see the cat carrier come down.

It's always sooooooooo joyful on kennel day - I swear it's the longest drive of my life with the cats serenading me the entire way and the dogs vieing for the front seat position.

I don't know which is worse taking them or picking them up and paying - their little "vacation" costs almost as much as ours -

 

[corky441]

Could the Fantasmic rumor possibly be true??? How amazing that would be!!!

What did I miss? Rumor - - - Fantasmic - - -

I was hoping for a soft opening preview of the new World of Color

 

[Dodie]

What did I miss? Rumor - - - Fantasmic - - -

This is in the trip report that was linked a few posts back.

 

[tickledtink33]

I'm not sure I understand the difference between the slideshow photos and the individual photos that you mention - but that's okay. I'm sure it will make sense in two weeks.

Pete! "Lurking" on this thread? Hope you and Walter are as excited as the rest of us!

The slideshow cd that is mailed to each person after the tour contains a limited number of photos taken by your adventure guides featuring everyone on the tour and the places you visited and things you did. It is put together with music into a slide show presentation. A very nice momento. The photopass cd contains all of the pictures taken by your adventure guides that include you and your family. So it includes group shots and misc shots as well as your family. I did not buy the photopass cd. I feel it is grossly overpriced. My guides took many pictures for me with my camera. I did buy one shot they had taken of me at the Grand Canyon which came out really nice as well as one group shot that looked awesome.

 

[corky441]

This is in the trip report that was linked a few posts back.

Thanks *Dodie - I missed the link to Chris's trip report.

I had been reading his pre-trip and forgot that he's there now - I have to get back into reading his daily updates now.


14 days


OMG - I have so much to do . . .

 

[Dodie]

Two weeks from tonight we'll be having our welcome dinner with old and new friends in Hollywood.

I too have a LOT to do before we leave.

 

[katscradle]

Please - I have 2 Cocker Spaniel DISdogs - they have those sweet little sad faces all the time, then when the suitcases come out of the attic - you'd think they were being sent to the gallows instead of the kennel. THe 2 DIScats run when they see the cat carrier come down.

It's always sooooooooo joyful on kennel day - I swear it's the longest drive of my life with the cats serenading me the entire way and the dogs vieing for the front seat position.

I don't know which is worse taking them or picking them up and paying - their little "vacation" costs almost as much as ours -

Sounds like fun, especially picking them up, however the bill for them is why we do not have any fur babies. I once asked my mother if she would look after a dog when we went on vacation and she very quickly said NOOO!!!
Well you can't blame a girl for trying!

 

[katscradle]

Aliisa I am sorry you are sick, here's hoping you are all better soon!

I am on day 10 of this wretched cold, this morning I woke up and thought I don't feel any better than day 1 of this cold.
Then after I showered I felt better than I have in the last 10 days.
So I bought up my carry-on and found the backpacks. Febreezed the backpacks and hung them outside in the fresh air. I will have to repeat this process again tomorrow. I have to remember to bring the backpacks inside and hide before the boys come home from school, as Kenny can read. I have not figured out a responce for these should he find them.
As the day has progressed things are getting worse for this cold or whatever this is, so tomorrow back to the doctor again. Thank god we don't have to pay for our doctor visits!
Then to make matters worse, I gave this cold/whatever to John. He came home from work yesterday feeling pretty bad, and spent most of today in bed.
he usually recovers from these illnesses rather quickly, so here's hoping!
Sorry I haven't been around much, but I just feel lousy!
I hope no one else gets ill before the trip.
Everyone take care, looking forward very much to seeing you all.

12 days from now we will be in California!