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

[Tonya2426]

Looks like by my count that we still have some "stealth attendees." We will respect your privacy, but really hope you do decide to come forward and join the fun!

I'm not on the list yet - but am not trying to be stealth. Just not sure if my Mom is up for the trip or not and need to ask Kevin some questions and have been putting off asking them. But I am for sure going!!! Just not sure about my traveling companion yet.

 

[Dodie]

I'm not on the list yet - but am not trying to be stealth. Just not sure if my Mom is up for the trip or not and need to ask Kevin some questions and have been putting off asking them. But I am for sure going!!! Just not sure about my traveling companion yet.

No pressure, Tonya! I think I was seeing your name on the list even though it's not there! I'm so psyched that you're going! I hope your mom can do it. If she can't, I'll bet you can find someone to partner with for the trip.

 

[DisneyKevin]

I'm here to answer any questions you may have.

Please dont hesitate to ask.

Just dont call me AskKevin.

 

[kab407]

Kevin,

I'm looking at airline tickets (using FF miles). Is LAX the best airport to fly in/out of?

 

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin,

I'm looking at airline tickets (using FF miles). Is LAX the best airport to fly in/out of?

I believe that will be your best bet.

Keep in mind that if you stay within certain parameters, ABD will pick you up at the airport.

Some of the parameters are certain airports, arriving the day your Adventure begins etc.

Pre- and post- nights are available through ABD and would then be included in the parameters.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I don't know anyone else either - except my DH.

Welcome all I don't know one person, other than my DD lol, that is going,

I'm in the same boat as y'all. I don't personally know anyone on the trip besides DH. Listening to the Podcast each week, I feel as if I know Pete, Walter, Kevin, John and Kathy. This trip should be full of all kinds of stories when we get back!

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I'm here to answer any questions you may have.

Please dont hesitate to ask.

I had a question ...

When is the balance due?

Jennifer

 

[spokanemom]

Kevin, a question, please...

I have read a couple of trip reports that talk about Photopass. I am wondering if ABD includes a Photopass for each guest or if the trip reporters that I have read so far just purchased one on their own. Thanks!

EDIT: Nevermind. I figured it out. That would be a "no".

 

[MenashaCorp]

I believe that will be your best bet.

Keep in mind that if you stay within certain parameters, ABD will pick you up at the airport.

Some of the parameters are certain airports, arriving the day your Adventure begins etc.

Pre- and post- nights are available through ABD and would then be included in the parameters.

Parrr-am-e-ters?? Your big words confuse me...


I'm just a simple caveman....

 

[aspen37]

Looks like by my count that we still have some "stealth attendees." We will respect your privacy, but really hope you do decide to come forward and join the fun!

I agree 100% Dodie. It would be strange to have everyone else know each other and have like 4 people who are strangers.

Parrr-am-e-ters?? Your big words confuse me...


I'm just a simple caveman....

Hi Jason and Susan! Buddy says hi too. I can't wait to spend some more time with both of you.

 

[DisneyKevin]

I had a question ...

When is the balance due?

Jennifer

90 days prior to departure.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin, a question, please...

I have read a couple of trip reports that talk about Photopass. I am wondering if ABD includes a Photopass for each guest or if the trip reporters that I have read so far just purchased one on their own. Thanks!

EDIT: Nevermind. I figured it out. That would be a "no".

Sorry...was off reading.

But it seems you found your answer.

Photopass is NOT included.

 

[Carolinagal]

Parrr-am-e-ters?? Your big words confuse me...


I'm just a simple caveman....

HI-Larious!!

 

[miss missy]

90 days prior to departure.

Looks like my family will be eating a whole lots of P&J till then No I am not kidding! Hmm can we lose weight eating only that?

 

[tmli]

I'll never make it for 320 days, I'm already waking in the middle of the night thinking about this trip By the time next April rolls around - I'll be a sleep deprived zombie. That could work though with the Twilight theme you've been mentioning.

As I've said before, I have to plan & plan & plan - so while I was at work today, I was doing a little bit of recon work.

Here is a link to hollywood Blvd info:
http://www.seeing-stars.com/streets/hollywoodblvd.shtml

Our Hollywood hotel:
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxrh-renaissance-hollywood-hotel-and-spa/

the restaurant for our 1st night's dinner:
http://www.trastevereristorante.com/contact_hollywood.htm

Thanks for the great links!! I totally agree with the waiting. It seems like a lifetime away. But it was the same thing with the cruise and then all of a sudden it was here and over!!!!!!

 

[tmli]

Kevin, when you have details about pre/post stays I am guessing you will post them?

 

[kab407]

I'm starting to bat around ideas on what to do pre-trip. It could be fly into LA and spend the weekend or San Diego or San Francisco. I'm leaning towards San Deigo since I've never been there and would love to see the Zoo/Wild Animal Park.

 

[katscradle]

I have just joined Facebook and will be sending out friend requests.

I can't wait!

 

[katscradle]

Good morning Kevin!
I think that John and I might need a pre and post stay due to flying in from Canada.
Can you let me know when things will start on the 13th, as we at this point will only be able to do one or the other.
This would help me greatly in deciding which to do.
We have never been away from the boy's for more than 4 days before.
The babysitting is why I need this.
Thanks

 

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin, when you have details about pre/post stays I am guessing you will post them?

Good morning Kevin!
I think that John and I might need a pre and post stay due to flying in from Canada.
Can you let me know when things will start on the 13th, as we at this point will only be able to do one or the other.
This would help me greatly in deciding which to do.
We have never been away from the boy's for more than 4 days before.
The babysitting is why I need this.
Thanks

We have to wait until ABD provides us with the go ahead to begin the booking process for this trip.

None of their 2010 Adventures are available as of yet. The dates are not usually announced until later in the summer.

We have been given permission to advertise and pre-book this specific Adventure date.

All of this means that we will not be able to book pre- or post nights or discuss airfare / pricing until after ABD opens the date for actual booking. They usually load the next year's dates into their system in August.

We wont be able to process your deposits until the dates are loaded.

Also...please keep in mind that Disneyland is nototrious for not releasing pricing until very late....so booking the pre- or post- night at any of the DL hotels on your own will not be possible for a while.

The bad news.....it's going to be a while before I can provide any pricing or make any any individual arrangements.

The good news.....we know we are going and have this time to start planning and getting to know one another.

Hope this info helps.