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

[katscradle]

Thanks Kevin!
I have decided I will just shoot for the stars and plan for a day before and a day after.

 

[columnwest]

Kevin and Pete were so funny about the events of the trip, especially the shopping at the imagineering shop and the big new event - the tour of the archives. "Nobody gets into the archives."

Sorry, but I have to laugh at this a little. The Archives provide a legitimate academic research service. Anyone can actually go there, and get in for free. True, you won't get a "tour" per se (though I've found Dave to be remarkably accomodating), and you can't just show up at the studios and say "let me in". (Like any modern corporate headquarters, you have to be checked through security and issued a visitor's pass.) You will need a reason to go and arrange an appointment, but the reason could be (as it was on my first visit) your high-school history project. I'm assuming Kevin and John were being hyperbolic, but if nobody was allowed in, it would sort of defeat the purpose of having the Archives in the first place.

 

[WebmasterJohn]

Sorry, but I have to laugh at this a little. The Archives provide a legitimate academic research service. Anyone can actually go there, and get in for free. True, you won't get a "tour" per se (though I've found Dave to be remarkably accomodating), and you can't just show up at the studios and say "let me in". (Like any modern corporate headquarters, you have to be checked through security and issued a visitor's pass.) You will need a reason to go and arrange an appointment, but the reason could be (as it was on my first visit) your high-school history project. I'm assuming Kevin and John were being hyperbolic, but if nobody was allowed in, it would sort of defeat the purpose of having the Archives in the first place.

Nope, I meant what I said - NOBODY gets in the archives. I will be the first person EVER allowed in there. Me, me, Me.....mine, mine, mine.....bwahahahaha!!!!

 

[Dodie]

Nope, I meant what I said - NOBODY gets in the archives. I will be the first person EVER allowed in there. Me, me, Me.....mine, mine, mine.....bwahahahaha!!!!

We definitely need an EVIL LAUGH smilie.

 

[corky441]

Nope, I meant what I said - NOBODY gets in the archives. I will be the first person EVER allowed in there. Me, me, Me.....mine, mine, mine.....bwahahahaha!!!!

After which 39 others will come storming through the doors. Boy I hope they're ready for this group of rabid fans I'd really like to not be on the eleven o'clock news that night...

 

[corky441]

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.

I've been toying with the idea of flying into San Diego too & for the same reason - the zoo and wild animal park.
Also, was think of flying into Long Beach and just lazing on the beach at Laguna for a couple days before the "adventure" begins, maybe do some drving up & down the Pacific Coast Highway - AHHHHHHH - what to do what to do

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

DH's co-worker (and great friend) just gave him an early birthday present. I guess back in the day, Disney use to only release cels once a year for purchase. His friend is an avid Disney collector, especially cels. He gave DH a Pirate Mickey (hand painted) with the PoTC ride in the background (print). I only saw it on webcam. DH is going to bring it home tonight. I can't wait to see it in person!!!!

We will definitely be getting this friend something on our ABD Tour. If there were more spots open, I might have even hinted he and his girlfriend come along. I can't believe how quickly this trip filled. I felt like I won the lottery when I got the confirmation from Kevin.

Jennifer

 

[kab407]

After which 39 others will come storming through the doors. Boy I hope they're ready for this group of rabid fans I'd really like to not be on the eleven o'clock news that night...

With John and Jason plotting to steal the Mary Poppins' hat, I think it's a given.

Who can we trust with bail money?????

 

[kab407]

I can't believe how quickly this trip filled. I felt like I won the lottery when I got the confirmation from Kevin.

Jennifer

Could not agree more, Jennifer!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

90 days prior to departure.

Thank you for the info!

Lots of PB&J in our future too! (Then again, the kids certainly wouldn't mind. )

Jennifer

 

[DisneyKevin]

Who can we trust with bail money?????

Where is Gibson when we need him?

 

[DisneyKevin]

If there were more spots open, I might have even hinted he and his girlfriend come along. I can't believe how quickly this trip filled. I felt like I won the lottery when I got the confirmation from Kevin.

Jennifer

We have started a wait list and if there is enough interest there could be a second trip.

 

[MenashaCorp]

After which 39 others will come storming through the doors. Boy I hope they're ready for this group of rabid fans I'd really like to not be on the eleven o'clock news that night...

Today at the Disney Archives, 40 adults, who claimed to have been "abducted by two black gentlemen" were taken into custody after their impromptu Single Ladies Dance routine shattered priceless Disney heirlooms and broke local decency laws...

With John and Jason plotting to steal the Mary Poppins' hat, I think it's a given.

Shhhhhhh!!!! Ix-Nay!! Ix-Nay!!!

 

[DisneyKevin]

90 days prior to departure.

Hi folks,

I have given misinformation.

As we are a "group" all final payments will be due 120 days prior to departure.

Sorry for the error..

Kevin

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Hi folks,

I have given misinformation.

As we are a "group" all final payments will be due 120 days prior to departure.

Sorry for the error..

Kevin

Thank you for the update.

I was just curious when we had to depart with our money. We are saving up for this trip and I need to budget the extra expense. The longer the money is in my hands the better. Then again, DH might disagree.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

We have started a wait list and if there is enough interest there could be a second trip.

I'll pop DH's friend an email. Thanks! Will all the Podcast Crew from the first trip be going on the second trip too?

Jennifer

 

[tickledtink33]

Hi folks,

I have given misinformation.

As we are a "group" all final payments will be due 120 days prior to departure.

Sorry for the error..

Kevin

OUCH! Right before the holidays.

Thanks for the info Kevin.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Today at the Disney Archives, 40 adults, who claimed to have been "abducted by two black gentlemen" were taken into custody after their impromptu Single Ladies Dance routine shattered priceless Disney heirlooms and broke local decency laws...




Shhhhhhh!!!! Ix-Nay!! Ix-Nay!!!

Okay, what have I gotten myself into?!?!?!?!? Just kidding! Y'all sound like a hoot!

I heard about the "Single Ladies Dance" on the Podcast. How did that come about? Is this a DIS Cruise insider joke? Seeing that might be worth the cost of the trip alone. Glad to be traveling with a fun bunch of people. That is another reason I wanted to take this tour with DISers and not random people. We "get it" and this whole experience will be amazing.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Has anyone applied for the FREE chocolate giveaway mentioned by Teresa on the Podcast? I just signed up and should get my certificate within the next six weeks. Check it out HERE! Good Luck!

Chocolate is great. Free chocolate is even better!

Jennifer

 

[katscradle]

With John and Jason plotting to steal the Mary Poppins' hat, I think it's a given.

Who can we trust with bail money?????

We I have already started saving money for a bail fund!!