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

[Tonya2426]

Don't worry Matthew, before Tuesday Night's Mixer is over, we'll all be great friends. Two things to remember.

1. Next walk in front of the Mickey Lightsaber.
2. Jason bites. Yes he's current with his shots but he still bites. Susan is trying.

Seriously, I am so looking forward to this trip. I've never been to Disneyland. I'm looking forward to seeing it and all the other places with like minded people. And I get to spend time with a bunch of people who are my friends, family and my BFF!

I think kab407 (BFF Kathy) is typing on her BlackBerry, so I wanted to make sure Matthew knew that she meant that you should NEVER walk in front of the Mickey lightsaber! Wouldn't want you to get scolded!

Phewwww!!!!! So glad Dodie corrected Kathy's typo - wouldn't want Matthew to start off the trip on the wrong foot (since walking in front of the lightsaber is major violation only a few have lived to tell about.)

 

[kab407]

I think kab407 (BFF Kathy) is typing on her BlackBerry, so I wanted to make sure Matthew knew that she meant that you should NEVER walk in front of the Mickey lightsaber! Wouldn't want you to get scolded!

My BFF saves me again.

Yes, Dodie is correct. NEVER walk in front of the Mickey Lightsaber .

 

[kab407]

Phewwww!!!!! So glad Dodie corrected Kathy's typo - wouldn't want Matthew to start off the trip on the wrong foot (since walking in front of the lightsaber is major violation only a few have lived to tell about.)

Sorry for getting Lightsaber Protocol incorrect. I owe you a cocktail in CA.

 

[DisneyKevin]

3 months from today!!!!!

Am I exempt from the light saber rule?

 

[Tonya2426]

Sorry for getting Lightsaber Protocol incorrect. I owe you a cocktail in CA.

We'll blame this one on a simple tiny keyboard problem

3 months from today!!!!!

Am I exempt from the light saber rule?

Guess we'll have to see if you are brave enough to press your luck.

 

[MatthewT212]

We'll blame this one on a simple tiny keyboard problem



Guess we'll have to see if you are brave enough to press your luck.

Kevin I will walk over to the dark side with you.

 

[stenogoddess]

Check out how cute we are in 33 degrees at 4:00 in the morning!

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=57860&BIB=45673&S=230&PWD=

My DH must really lurv me!

 

[DisneyTaylors]

Check out how cute we are in 33 degrees at 4:00 in the morning!

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=57860&BIB=45673&S=230&PWD=

My DH must really lurv me!

How awesome that you could do that together. Congrats on surviving the cold and the race!

- Bill

 

[corky441]

Check out how cute we are in 33 degrees at 4:00 in the morning!

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=57860&BIB=45673&S=230&PWD=

My DH must really lurv me!

Thank goodness you didn't have snow too! 33 degrees is so non-Florida to begin with.
It looks like you had a great time even with the less than wonderful weather

 

[tickledtink33]

Check out how cute we are in 33 degrees at 4:00 in the morning!

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=57860&BIB=45673&S=230&PWD=

My DH must really lurv me!

My hats off to you guys. When I saw the weather forcast all I could think was, I am sooooo glad I didn't sign up for the half marathon. Brrrrrr

 

[Circusgirl]

Check out how cute we are in 33 degrees at 4:00 in the morning!

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=57860&BIB=45673&S=230&PWD=

My DH must really lurv me!

Wowza! This is one you'll really never forget!

 

[Dodie]

I had the dog sitter put these dates on her calendar this week. That means it's getting close.

I mean, come on, LOOK AT THAT COUNTDOWN PEOPLE!!!

I mentioned it early in this thread, but I would love to set aside a night for us all to get into a chat room and talk about the trip, especially to get to know those of you who may not have met some of the folks going along on this adventure. Maybe we can do that in February sometime. I know that the DIS chatroom is booked and has specific topics for each night of the week, but there was a different chatroom that some of used for awhile when the DIS chat was broken. Maybe we could use that. If nothing else, we need to work out who is bringing which flatties.

Thoughts?

 

[DisneyKevin]

Hi folks...

Just a couple of things....

If you have not already provided the info....I'm going to need your flight information so that I can arrange transportation with ABD.

ABD requests that your incoming flight arrive no later than 1:00pm. This allows time to collect you luggage, get to the hotel, check in and have time to make the Welcome Dinner at 5:00pm.

If you are going to use ABD transportation for your departing flight, I will need that info as well.

Transportation will be available from the Grand Californian as well as LAX and Orange County (John Wayne...I think).

If you are arriving early and renting a car and would like to to return the car on the day the Adventure begins....let me know that as well. We are arranging transportation for guests doing that.

If this is something you want to do...you need to drop the car at LAX and meet at Terminal 7 Baggage Claim (It's the United / TED area) near the Information Booth. You will need to be there between 12 and 12:30pm.

Despite having this information, I still need to let ABD know who to expect, so please make sure you let me know that you plan on doing this.

ABD provided a personal information sheet which they asked be returned to them. If you have not done that, I will need to know of any special requests, allergies, nicknames.....anything you think ABD needs to know in order to make sure you have an AWESOME Adventure.

I think that's it for now.

If you have already done these things....there is no need to do them again.

If you have any questions....please let me know by emailing Kevin@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com.

I try to answer all questions posted here, but I'm afraid I'll miss something.

Thanks.

ONLY 86 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!

 

[stenogoddess]

I had the dog sitter put these dates on her calendar this week. That means it's getting close.

I mean, come on, LOOK AT THAT COUNTDOWN PEOPLE!!!

I mentioned it early in this thread, but I would love to set aside a night for us all to get into a chat room and talk about the trip, especially to get to know those of you who may not have met some of the folks going along on this adventure. Maybe we can do that in February sometime. I know that the DIS chatroom is booked and has specific topics for each night of the week, but there was a different chatroom that some of used for awhile when the DIS chat was broken. Maybe we could use that. If nothing else, we need to work out who is bringing which flatties.

Thoughts?

Dodi:

I think a chat closer to time would be fun. All I know for sure is we're going! I can't decide what to wear, and that's the least of my problems! WB on Monday definitly I think. But the larger five hour tour with lunch or the quicker two hour tour. AAAAHHHH!!!!!

Is there a flattie sign up?? I don't know if I can do one. I'm going to be running pretty hard between now and the time of the trip and I don't know if I would have the time to give to creating a flattie. Maybe I could help with the photos and carrying around part.

 

[Tonya2426]

Chat sounds like a good plan, Dodie. Chatzy seems to work in a pinch.

Flatties!! I will be happy to coordinate the flattie entourage so we aren't duplicating our efforts. (I also have a Cricut and laminator and am not afraid to use them.) So, if you would like to do a Flattie or would like to have someone included, please PM me and I will start a list.

(was thinking we could start a facebook group if that is easier for everyone - so our pre-trip flattie progress pics can be posted easily but yet still be secret. )

 

[spokanemom]

I think that chat is a great idea! I know no one and it would be really nice to get to know everyone a bit before our trip. Dodie, good thinking!

 

[macman752]

Chat will be fine with me. I'm hopeful the our chat will not be as frenetic as the weekly chat sessions. I popped in once and realized there was absolutely no way to I was going to be able keep up with anything that was going on.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

We head back to WDW at the end of the month. Hopefully, Bill's health will keep improving and he can fully enjoy himself this trip. We're bringing my nephew along on the trip. Our children are excited he's coming too. He's a Senior and is enlisting in the military after Graduation. So, this will be their last "major" time with him before Graduation.

It is surreal how quickly this trip is approaching. These next few months are going to fly by!

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Bill has been gone all morning and day on a motorcycle ride with one of his buddies. The last I heard from him they had just eaten some yummy bbq and were heading back home. I think he got a little north of Austin (we live north of Dallas). He is a diehard Cowboys fan. Born and raised in Dallas. So, he DVRd the Cowboys vs Vikings game today. I happened to see the end of the game. I will make sure to fill him up on Jack and Coke when he watches the game later. He's gonna need it!!!!! I told him how great it would be if the Cowboys went to the Super Bowl in Miami this year. We could just spend an extra few days in Florida. Not this year.

The Super Bowl is here next year. Here's hoping for next year!!! We wouldn't have far to drive.

Jennifer

 

[skunkvette]

We head back to WDW at the end of the month.
Jennifer

We are going to be at the Boardwalk later this month also. If our dates line up we would love to stay Hi! in person.

PM if interested.


Frank and Cathy