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

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin, here's another question for you. The 60 day window for priority seating is coming up shortly. There are a couple of restaurants that we would like to visit for the meals that are not included on the adventure. Will we need to call Disneyand or will the folks with ABD do that for us?

If you'd like reservations outside of the Adventure....you would need to contact Disney directly.

All reservations that are part of the Adventure are handled by ABD.

 

[Dodie]

Thanks, Kevin!

 

[corky441]

Kevin, here's another question for you. The 60 day window for priority seating is coming up shortly. There are a couple of restaurants that we would like to visit for the meals that are not included on the adventure. Will we need to call Disneyand or will the folks with ABD do that for us?

If you'd like reservations outside of the Adventure....you would need to contact Disney directly.

All reservations that are part of the Adventure are handled by ABD.

I hadn't given dining reservations a thought - thanks for mentioning it. I'd hate to miss out on a Napa Rose dinner because i didn't make a res soon enough

 

[katscradle]

Did you guys have to reapply for Canadian citizenship considering how long you were in FL?

Looking forward to seeing you and Katherine again!

No we didn't have to, but boy was it something coming across the boarder.
I will explain when we see you as it just wouldn't make any scence typing it.

 

[macman752]

Attention Adventurers!

While planning for the meals that are not part of our Adventure, I remembered the discussion about a group visit to In-N-Out. So, before I schedule a PS reservation that might conflict with our pilgrimage to this burger and milk shake mecca, I thought I would see if you are still interested.

It appears that we have 3 chances to do this. The first would be while were are in Hollywood on the evening of Day 2, Wednesday, April 14. The next would be at Disneyland on the evening of Day 4, Friday, April 16. Our last opportunity will be lunch on Day 5, Saturday, April 17.

The In-N-Out in Anaheim is about 3 miles from our hotel. In Hollywood, there is one less that 1/2 mile for the hotel.

OK, let the discussion begin. I'll monitor the posts and update this message with the choices.

Remember to follow the lightsaber!

As of 2.1.10

Wednesday, 4.14
Circusgirl [Heather]
Tonya2426 [Tonya]
Corky441 [Marilee] & Dino
tmli [Tracey]
macman752 [Dave] & Sally
kab407 [Kathy]
Spokanemom [Alissa]
Dodie [Dodie] & Phillip
Klam_Chowder [Karen]
PrincesSharon [Sharon]
Katscradle [Katherine] & 3guysandagal [John]
stenogoddess [Lauren] & Jeri
jmccormick [Jim & Linda]
tickledtink [Kim]
Aspen37 [Anna]

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Attention Adventurers!

While planning for the meals that are not part of our Adventure, I remembered the discussion about a group visit to In-N-Out. So, before I schedule a PS reservation that might conflict with our pilgrimage to this burger and milk shake mecca, I thought I would see if you are still interested.

It appears that we have 3 chances to do this. The first would be while were are in Hollywood on the evening of Day 2, Wednesday, April 14. The next would be at Disneyland on the evening of Day 4, Friday, April 16. Our last opportunity will be lunch on Day 5, Saturday, April 17.

The In-N-Out in Anaheim is about 3 miles from our hotel. In Hollywood, there is one less that 1/2 mile for the hotel.

OK, let the discussion begin. I'll monitor the posts and update this message with the choices.

Remember to follow the lightsaber!

I can help out with transportation if you decide on Friday or Saturday.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I can help out with transportation if you decide on Friday or Saturday.

Of course, I'm not saying that is the best option. You might want to maximize your DL free time and go while you're in Hollywood.

But the offer is out there.

 

[tickledtink33]

Page 100, wow!

 

[Circusgirl]

Attention Adventurers!

While planning for the meals that are not part of our Adventure, I remembered the discussion about a group visit to In-N-Out. So, before I schedule a PS reservation that might conflict with our pilgrimage to this burger and milk shake mecca, I thought I would see if you are still interested.

It appears that we have 3 chances to do this. The first would be while were are in Hollywood on the evening of Day 2, Wednesday, April 14. The next would be at Disneyland on the evening of Day 4, Friday, April 16. Our last opportunity will be lunch on Day 5, Saturday, April 17.

The In-N-Out in Anaheim is about 3 miles from our hotel. In Hollywood, there is one less that 1/2 mile for the hotel.

OK, let the discussion begin. I'll monitor the posts and update this message with the choices.

Remember to follow the lightsaber!

I like Wednesday the 14th the best, as I know I will find it difficult to leave DLR once there.

In the same vein, I am wondering if anyone else is interested in scheduling the Napa Rose for Day 4, Friday, April 17? A little sublime dining to top off Friday night would be a lovely thing. If anyone is interested, let me know - let's trip the light fantastic of food!

 

[Tonya2426]

I like Wednesday the 14th the best, as I know I will find it difficult to leave DLR once there.

I think going sometime when we are in Hollywood would be easiest to fit into the schedule. (Of course, I wouldn't complain if we took another trip when we are at Disneyland also)

 

[corky441]

I like Wednesday the 14th the best, as I know I will find it difficult to leave DLR once there.

In the same vein, I am wondering if anyone else is interested in scheduling the Napa Rose for Day 4, Friday, April 17? A little sublime dining to top off Friday night would be a lovely thing. If anyone is interested, let me know - let's trip the light fantastic of food!

I think going sometime when we are in Hollywood would be easiest to fit into the schedule. (Of course, I wouldn't complain if we took another trip when we are at Disneyland also)

I also think the 14th would work out best for our burger run. There are so many dining options at DL & DCA especially with their Food & Wine festival starting that weekend, I don't think I'll want to leave property myself.

As far as Napa Rose - I think DH & I might plan on having dinner there on Sunday ( we don't leave until Monday ), but if we're going to do a group event there . . . count us in

 

[tmli]

Where are you staying in Santa Monica? I think we are just staying at the airport Hilton and day tripping out of there Saturday. We are renting a car that day so may try to fit in the Grove for dinner and a movie. Of course depending how jet lagged we are!! Sunday around lunch time we are transferring to the Renaissance.

This is almost what I have planned! I'm arriving on Saturday and am doing the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday because I suspect I'll have jet lag and wanted to do something close to my hotel, which is practically ON the Santa Monica Pier. I was also planning on the Farmers Market on Sunday. I will have a rental car and will probably do some exploring on Sunday/Monday. I was thinking of the Universal VIP tour for Monday. But now the WB deluxe tour sounds like something I'd enjoy, too. Decisions, decisons!

 

[tmli]

We are good with whatever the group decides, but would probably prefer the 14th as well. We have extra time in Hollywood before the tour but not a lot of extra time in Disneyland....will probably want as much time onsite as possible!!

We are also trying to fit in a visit to Pink's for a hotdog but we will probably do that before the offical tour starts!

 

[Dodie]

I think going sometime when we are in Hollywood would be easiest to fit into the schedule.

That is when I had the trip "penciled in" on my planning spreadsheet as well.

 

[stenogoddess]

I put it on my spreadsheet as well!

 

[PrincessSharon]

Where are you staying in Santa Monica? I think we are just staying at the airport Hilton and day tripping out of there Saturday. We are renting a car that day so may try to fit in the Grove for dinner and a movie. Of course depending how jet lagged we are!! Sunday around lunch time we are transferring to the Renaissance.

I'll be at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. I've stayed there before and remember that it's a short walk to the pier. I'm scheduled to land at 12:35, so after I check in and get settled, I'll probably spend the afternoon/evening at the Pier.

 

[PrincessSharon]

So it's taken me like a week, but I went back and read all 100 pages, and now I feel like I know you all a little better. So I figured I'd tell y'all a little about me. I'm a newbie on the boards, obviously, but have been a podcast listener for a while. Of course I'm a big WDW fan and have been a bunch of times. I've lost count, but I'm thinking it's somewhere in the mid 30's. This will be my 5th trip to Disneyland and my second ABD (first one was Knights & Lights).

I think it's my fault that Fantasmic will be down when we go. It's my favorite show, but I've only seen it once. This will be my third trip in a row when it's down for refurb.

I read that some of you were planning to do the WB VIP tour. Definitely count me in for that! I was also going to make a run to In N Out Burger, but was planning on doing that pre-ABD, when I'll have a rental car and my nuvi. Still, if a group is going during the Hollywood portion, I'd love to join. I just don't want to take any time away from the parks once we get to DL, since I'm leaving on Sunday.

 

[DisneyKevin]

I have a taunt.

We are almost ready to share it.

I have three letters for you.


OMG !

 

[macman752]

I have a taunt.

We are almost ready to share it.

I have three letters for you.


OMG !

This is wrong on so many levels!

 

[DisneyKevin]

This is wrong on so many levels!

If it all works out.......you'll think it was worth it.