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

[TheTXTaylors5]

I honestly have to say, DAP well surpassed my expectations. I am VERY grateful for all the work John "the Genius" and the gang did to pull it off. It showed and was very much appreciated by myself, Bill and little Cole. Cole had a blast at the Toy Story Mania Party on Saturday. He had a smile on his face from the time we walked through the turnstile to us walking down Hollywood Blvd. to exit. What a great evening!

It was great to meet some of you fellow ABD Travelers. This is going to be a great "Adventure" with y'all. I can't wait!

DAP and ABD "new friends"

Jennifer

 

[macman752]

Well, it was back to reality for us yesterday after spending most of last week at the parks. In order to ease the pain I booked 3 nights in Sept at SSR and 2 more nights in October for Food & Wine.

Speaking of Food & Wine, it appears like the California version starts during our ABD trip! It runs from April 16 until May 31.

Sally and I enjoyed meeting some of our fellow adventurers and are looking forward to April.

 

[DisneyTaylors]

Well, it was back to reality for us yesterday after spending most of last week at the parks. In order to ease the pain I booked 3 nights in Sept at SSR and 2 more nights in October for Food & Wine.

Speaking of Food & Wine, it appears like the California version starts during our ABD trip! It runs from April 16 until May 31.

Sally and I enjoyed meeting some of our fellow adventurers and are looking forward to April.

Thank you again Dave for the ride back to our hotel from the TSM Party! It was great getting to meet you and Sally and we cannot wait to see you two again in April.

- Bill

 

[DisneyKevin]

As you guys have clearly shown, go big or go home. My money is always on the Genius.

That's John's motto.

 

[DisneyTaylors]

I am sitting here on a 2+ hour conference call and I am finding it hard to focus after the DAP high and realizing now that ABD is now less than 4 months away!!! I honestly cannot tell you one thing that has been said on this call.

- Bill

 

[macman752]

I am sitting here on a 2+ hour conference call and I am finding it hard to focus after the DAP high and realizing now that ABD is now less than 4 months away!!! I honestly cannot tell you one thing that has been said on this call.

- Bill

Bill, it probably went something like this:

Good morning...Microsoft...Vista...Windows 7...rear view mirror...Apple.



...dave

 

[tmli]

We are back in Disney the end of the month until January 5th. After that I will begin obsessing about the ABD trip!!

We plan on doing the VIP tour at Universal, in the New Year I am going to call and get more details about group rates etc...perhaps if a few of us will be there we can do the tour together!

It's pretty cool the California F & W will be starting when we are there...we have wanted to check it out since Pete and Walter's review of it.

 

[DisneyTaylors]

Bill, it probably went something like this:

Good morning...Microsoft...Vista...Windows 7...rear view mirror...Apple.



...dave

Were you listening in?



I finally reached my 100th post!!! (although I probably have a hundred or so from DW's account that we shared at one time )

- Bill

 

[stenogoddess]

yeah Bill on your 100 posts!

I don't know about anyone else, but I've been working like a DOG. Which is good because DAP girls managed to peer preassure me into buying a new bag, and I wasn't even there! *sigh* I can't wait for it to get here though!

 

[MatthewT212]

Hey everyone! After reading all the posts about the Toy Story meet I think I definitely need to start thinking about moving down to Florida because in the long run it would be MUCH cheaper for me.

Anyway, looking forward to the ABD trip. I see that most of you guys know each other all ready. I tend to be more of the observer but definitely looking forward to being on this trip with fellow DISers. Having Pete there I know we will be in good hands.

I do have a few questions if anyone can help.

1. Can Universal out in CA be done in a day?

2. We are staying a few extra days after the trip (and then traveling on to San Francisco to visit the DFM), How many days do you feel is need to see Disneyland and California Adventure? I'm not sure when we will be able to get back there so I want to make sure we see as much as we can.

3. As I said above, is anyone else planning on extending their stay and visiting the DFM in SanFran?

Thanks again to everyone and would love to catch up with everyone and maybe get to know each of you a little better before the trip!

See Ya Really Soon!
Matthew

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

yeah Bill on your 100 posts!

I don't know about anyone else, but I've been working like a DOG. Which is good because DAP girls managed to peer preassure me into buying a new bag, and I wasn't even there! *sigh* I can't wait for it to get here though!

Was it the D&B bag? If so, it is cute! Bill will be glad I didn't see it while we were there.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Were you listening in?



I finally reached my 100th post!!! (although I probably have a hundred or so from DW's account that we shared at one time )

- Bill

Congrats honey!

I owe about a hundred of my posts to you. So, I'll make it 200.

Jennifer

 

[Dodie]

Hi adventurers!!!!

 

[Circusgirl]

Hey everybody!!!
I have been caught up in intense busy holiday and return from trip things since getting home late Tuesday, but it was terrific to meet some of you and now look even more forward to our time in April!!!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Hi folks,

It's a cold and wet Florida morning. The weather prediction is for severe weather this afternoon and temps dipping into the low 30s.

We've canceled our Candlelight Processional reservations for today. As much as I love Whoopi Goldbeg.....I'm not sitting outside in a T-storm to see her.

Hope all is well and that you are all done with your holiday prep stuff so that you can enjoy the coming week.

Dont forget ....Januaray 10 is FINAL PAYMENT DUE.

 

[stenogoddess]

Was it the D&B bag? If so, it is cute! Bill will be glad I didn't see it while we were there.

Jennifer

Jennifer: It so was the D&B. I've been trying to hold on to reality, so I only bought the wristlet, but the tassel bag calls my name, loudly, all the time! LOL

Kevin: Due date, got it. Thanks!

 

[DisneyTaylors]

Jennifer: It so was the D&B. I've been trying to hold on to reality, so I only bought the wristlet, but the tassel bag calls my name, loudly, all the time! LOL

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Not the purse you're looking for this is.

- Bill

 

[tickledtink33]

I consider myself very lucky. I bought the new D&B black tassel bag at the Grand Floridian Summer Lace shop. I have been in desperate need of a new handbag as my old one is dirty and looks terrible. I have been looking for a while now. When I saw the black bag I just loved it and it felt so comfortable on my shoulder. I was able to save 10% with my AP discount and used my Birthday fun card. This made it much more affordable and put my Birthday fun card to good use. I've never been a big Dooney fan but I have to admit that even though this bag is medium in size it holds a LOT of stuff and is super comfortable to carry around. I don't regret my purchase one bit. I'm sure you will love the D&B wristlet.

 

[katscradle]

Were you listening in?



I finally reached my 100th post!!! (although I probably have a hundred or so from DW's account that we shared at one time )

- Bill

Congrats on your 100th post Bill!

 

[katscradle]

Was it the D&B bag? If so, it is cute! Bill will be glad I didn't see it while we were there.

Jennifer

I got the Dooney & Bourke Tassle bag in white, & the wristlet bag in the black. This was my biggest purchase ever without asking DH first!
Thankfully he was ok with it!