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

[Dodie]

So, there's a waitlist now? Does that mean that last single spot was filled? Here I am still trying to convince Tiara Todd that he needs to join us - but he tells me he thinks the trip is fully booked.

 

[DisneyKevin]

There is currently one spot open.

The folks on the waitlist need two spots to open.

Hope that helps.

 

[tickledtink33]

So, there's a waitlist now? Does that mean that last single spot was filled? Here I am still trying to convince Tiara Todd that he needs to join us - but he tells me he thinks the trip is fully booked.

Kevin hasn't said that the trip is full. The single spot might still be available and anyone with a party larger than one is being put on the waitlist. Maybe Kevin can give us an update. hint hint

 

[tickledtink33]

There is currently one spot open.

The folks on the waitlist need two spots to open.

Hope that helps.

OMG, we both posted at exactly the same time 9:27pm, that's too funny.

 

[Dodie]

Thanks. I will continue to bug jeanigor/Tiara Todd.

 

[aspen37]

Thanks. I will continue to bug jeanigor/Tiara Todd.

I keep telling him that I WISH HE WAS GOING ON THE TRIP!

 

[kab407]

He's going. He just hasn't realized it yet.

 

[jeanigor]

Thanks. I will continue to bug jeanigor/Tiara Todd.

I keep telling him that I WISH HE WAS GOING ON THE TRIP!

Is this a conspiracy? I will have to look at the numbers a little better.....

 

[DisneyKevin]

Ok...let me explain this better. My last post was from my iPhone, so it was brief.

So far, there are 39 people confirmed for the ABD trip.

We have started a wait list and since I went out earlier, another person has submitted a request. We now have three folks on the waitlist.

Even though there is one spot left available, I can not move the single request ahead of the double request as that would not be fair.

If I book the single request and one person decides to withdraw their request....the double would still waiting for a second spot to open.

As I explained in an earlier post....we cant actually book this Adventure until ABD is ready to release the dates.

There is no issue with us getting this date...it's reserved just for us....we simply have to wait until ABD is ready to take our deposits.

Once we get word that we can make the deposits, I will process the requests(unless the price increases and then I will notify everyone. We truly dont expect that to occur) Once I have made your deposit, you will have a 14 day window in which to request a full refund. After the 14 day window, your deposit becomes non-refundable. (Disney / ABD rule...not mine). You will not be asked to make another payment until 120 days prior to departure and then you will need to make your final payment. You can make interim
payments if you wish....but it's not required.

At the time we start making deposit payments, we will fill all empty slots in the order in which the the requests were received and according to party size. (ex. If I have a single space available and the first request is for a double, I would have to pass them and take the first request for a single traveler.)

As I said earlier.....we have 3 folks on the waitlist as of now.

If you would like travel with us and are not on the "CONFIRMED" list or the "WAITLIST", you can submit a request and join the "WAITLIST".

If we have enough interest, we can possibly form a second travel group.

I hope this makes more sense and I hope you can understand why I couldnt post all this from my iPhone going 70 mph in the dark.

 

[miss missy]

Ok...let me explain this better. My last post was from my iPhone, so it was brief.

So far, there are 39 people confirmed for the ABD trip.

We have started a wait list and since I went out earlier, another person has submitted a request. We now have three folks on the waitlist.

Even though there is one spot left available, I can not move the single request ahead of the double request as that would not be fair.

If I book the single request and one person decides to withdraw their request....the double would still waiting for a second spot to open.

As I explained in an earlier post....we cant actually book this Adventure until ABD is ready to release the dates.

There is no issue with us getting this date...it's reserved just for us....we simply have to wait until ABD is ready to take our deposits.

Once we get word that we can make the deposits, I will process the requests(unless the price increases and then I will notify everyone. We truly dont expect that to occur) Once I have made your deposit, you will have a 14 day window in which to request a full refund. After the 14 day window, your deposit becomes non-refundable. (Disney / ABD rule...not mine). You will not be asked to make another payment until 120 days prior to departure and then you will need to make your final payment. You can make interim
payments if you wish....but it's not required.

At the time we start making deposit payments, we will fill all empty slots in the order in which the the requests were received and according to party size. (ex. If I have a single space available and the first request is for a double, I would have to pass them and take the first request for a single traveler.)

As I said earlier.....we have 3 folks on the waitlist as of now.

If you would like travel with us and are not on the "CONFIRMED" list or the "WAITLIST", you can submit a request and join the "WAITLIST".

If we have enough interest, we can possibly form a second travel group.

I hope this makes more sense and I hope you can understand why I couldnt post all this from my iPhone going 70 mph in the dark.

2 questions for you Sir Kevin

1. would that second group be the same dates April 13th??

2. are we going to be able to make payments via the DU site? will we have an account set up there for that?

thats all for now, I worked all night and the brain is ummm not working well...

 

[katscradle]

Is this a conspiracy? I will have to look at the numbers a little better.....

I want you to come as well.
Come on you know you want too.
Make all your dis friends happy camper's.

Update wonder who the single is...
Do we know you....
Your on the waitlist hope to hear soon who you are, and that you are confirmed.

 

[DisneyKevin]

2 questions for you Sir Kevin

1. would that second group be the same dates April 13th??

2. are we going to be able to make payments via the DU site? will we have an account set up there for that?

thats all for now, I worked all night and the brain is ummm not working well...

The travel date would not be the same.

You will be able to make interim payments through the DU site. You will have access to the secure site and a Client Services page.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

The dates have not been announced. We're booked at Saratoga Springs from 12/6-9. If it's before or after those dates it won't be hard for us to go over for a night or two.

We'll be at WDW:
BWV 11/22-26
Non-Disney Cruise 11/26-11/19
AKV 11/29-12/4

We finally got into Kidani Village woohoo: 2-bedroom savannah-view). So, we are NOT changing that reservation.

I assume we'll miss it, unless they do something the week of November 29th.

Jennifer

 

[JWren1234]

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.

It's really a tough decision to decide what to do the weekend before the trip starts! I'm thinking either Disneyland (maybe Disneyland Hotel) or one of the Southern California beach towns.

I can't wait to be able to start planning everything out!

Jason

 

[spokanemom]

It's really a tough decision to decide what to do the weekend before the trip starts! I'm thinking either Disneyland (maybe Disneyland Hotel) or one of the Southern California beach towns.

I can't wait to be able to start planning everything out!

Jason

I will have been in San Diego a few months prior, so I am crossing that off my list, but I am thinking maybe Universal Hollywood. There are just so many choices! Good thing we still have plenty of time to plan!

 

[JWren1234]

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

Me too, I don't know anyone on the trip either. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone on this trip, and sharing a lot of laughs!!!


Jason

 

[JWren1234]

I will have been in San Diego a few months prior, so I am crossing that off my list, but I am thinking maybe Universal Hollywood. There are just so many choices! Good thing we still have plenty of time to plan!

I didn't even think about Universal, that's another idea to consider! I was very impressed with Pete's review of the Universal tour...after listening I told myself that it's something I would love to do!

Thank you!
Jason

 

[miss missy]

The travel date would not be the same.

You will be able to make interim payments through the DU site. You will have access to the secure site and a Client Services page.

Thanks Mr Sir!!

 

[tmli]

It's really a tough decision to decide what to do the weekend before the trip starts! I'm thinking either Disneyland (maybe Disneyland Hotel) or one of the Southern California beach towns.


I can't wait to be able to start planning everything out!


Jason

We think we are doing San Francisco first for a couple of nights and then a couple nights in Hollywood. Not finalized yet but this is the way we are leaning.

 

[miss missy]

It's really a tough decision to decide what to do the weekend before the trip starts! I'm thinking either Disneyland (maybe Disneyland Hotel) or one of the Southern California beach towns.

I can't wait to be able to start planning everything out!

Jason

Same here. Not sure what to do. In our case after though, since it runs into DD's vacation week off school