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

[Dodie]

Oh Kevin...

Not to be a pest, but I haven't seen any taunting lately (aside from Pete's taunting regarding his cruise.)

Any more to report? Any idea when "things" may be finalized so we can have our little group chat?

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

If I remember correctly - as part of the ABD adventure we also get fast passes for some of the rides.

The Matterhorn didn't have a FP option when we were there. That's why I didn't get to ride it last time. Do we get "special" FPs with the ABD Tour that are good for even Non-FastPass attractions???? If so, I am even more excited. Then, I would surely be able to ride it. If not ... Then, I plan to rush over after breakfast on our last day before heading to the airport. Every other Disneyland resort morning will be with the ABD Tour if I am reading the itinerary correctly.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Oh Kevin...

Not to be a pest, but I haven't seen any taunting lately (aside from Pete's taunting regarding his cruise.)

Any more to report? Any idea when "things" may be finalized so we can have our little group chat?

I will chime in with Dodie ...

Are the "secret" plans signed, sealed and delivered?!?!?!?!

Inquiring minds want to know.

Jennifer

 

[corky441]

Chiming in with Dodie & Jennifer - - -

In my best "Home Alone" mother's voice:


KEVIN

make our heads explode

 

[tickledtink33]

The Matterhorn didn't have a FP option when we were there. That's why I didn't get to ride it last time. Do we get "special" FPs with the ABD Tour that are good for even Non-FastPass attractions???? If so, I am even more excited. Then, I would surely be able to ride it. If not ... Then, I plan to rush over after breakfast on our last day before heading to the airport. Every other Disneyland resort morning will be with the ABD Tour if I am reading the itinerary correctly.

Jennifer

From what I've read in trip reports the fastpasses are good at attractions that offer fastpass not all attractions.

 

[Launchpad11B]

Oh Kevin...

Not to be a pest, but I haven't seen any taunting lately (aside from Pete's taunting regarding his cruise.)

Any more to report? Any idea when "things" may be finalized so we can have our little group chat?

Patience young padawan.

 

[Dodie]

Patience young padawan.

"Meditate on this, I will."

 

[DisneyKevin]

Good things come to those who wait.

We're still waiting.

Hopefully, all this waiting will prove the old adage true.

I'm so ready to spill this secret.

Really.

It's giving me shingles to have a secret this long and not be able to share it.

 

[Dodie]

Info on the Disneyland California Food and Wine Festival (starts April 16th):

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/dis...specialEvents/detail?name=FoodWineLandingPage

 

[MatthewT212]

I can't believe it’s almost here. I just booked the Blue Bayou for dinner and finalizing plans for other parts of the trip, which I thank all of you on this thread for your help.

Since I was in first grade I was in love with everything Disney. While others had posters of the latest pop and sport stars on their wall, I had Walt and Mickey. I still remember meeting Mickey for the first time at Disney World and standing speechless as my Mom pushed me to get closer. Those first pictures are of me staring at Mickey with many different people we didn’t know (I guess my Mom was one of those Moms). Well that was 30 years ago and I have always dreamt of the day that I could go to Disneyland and walk where Walt once walked. So not only do I get to fulfill my dream but I get to be with a bus load of other Disney nuts like me and on top of all of THAT, I get to meet part of the DIS team, who have brought me so much Disney joy over these last years - and it doesn't hurt that they can pull some strings to make this trip even MORE magical!!

I’m sure I said this before but I look forward to meeting all of you and sharing out Disney memories and making more and of course celebrating Walter’s 50th. If any of you would like to befriend me on Facebook you can look for me at MatthewT212@aol.com.

Now if we can just make sure that the Matterhorn is open, World of Color has a soft opening when we are there and a dinner at Club 33 then all would be perfect in my Disneyland world.

See ya really soon!

Matthew in NYC

 

[corky441]

Matthew - I couldn't express it any better

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I'll be at Disneyland again this weekend. Any picture or research requests??

 

[corky441]

I'll be at Disneyland again this weekend. Any picture or research requests??

Nah - I'm good. You might want to warn them though that we're coming . . .

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Nah - I'm good. You might want to warn them though that we're coming . . .

I'll make sure they're properly warned.

 

[3guysandagal]

I'll be at Disneyland again this weekend. Any picture or research requests??

You could yell over the fence for them to hurry up with the rehabs!!

Tell'em they got company coming in April!!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

You could yell over the fence for them to hurry up with the rehabs!!

Tell'em they got company coming in April!!

Which brings up an interesting question.

Not that either will be done....but if you had to choose, which would you prefer:
#1 World of Color up and running OR
#2 Rivers of America rehab done and Fantasmic! running

Maybe I can get them to pool their resources and get at least one of these done for ya'll.

 

[3guysandagal]

Which brings up an interesting question.

Not that either will be done....but if you had to choose, which would you prefer:
#1 World of Color up and running OR
#2 Rivers of America rehab done and Fantasmic! running

Maybe I can get them to pool their resources and get at least one of these done for ya'll.

Although the World of Color looks interesting......I would have to say RoA and F! due to the river can add so much more atmosphere.

Now if I can just get there and see it in person for my first time......I could really let ya know!

Crack the whip on em Tom!!

 

[aspen37]

Which brings up an interesting question.

Not that either will be done....but if you had to choose, which would you prefer:
#1 World of Color up and running OR
#2 Rivers of America rehab done and Fantasmic! running

Maybe I can get them to pool their resources and get at least one of these done for ya'll.

Hmm this is hard. I have never seen Fantasmic at WDW or DL. But since I have been checking out some video of testing WOR on You Tube, I would vote WOR.
I wasn't sure WOR would be that big of a deal for me, but some of the footage people have been getting it's blowing my mind. I was thinking it would be like the Bellagio fountain with some mist screens. But from what I have seen WOR has not just improved on the Bellagio fountain, it has reinvented it. Hats off the the imagineers. I'm hoping to catch them testing WOR while there.

 

[columnwest]

Hey everyone, I finalized my flight into LAX. I get in around 10:30am on Sunday, April 11th. Before I leave LAX though I was going to have lunch at the Encounter Restaurant (in the spacey-looking building in the centre of LAX) and check out the Disney Imagineering-designed interior. Anyone care to join me for an 11am lunch?

I still need a ride to the hotel in Hollywood. (I used a voucher for my two extra nights at the Renaissance, so no Disney transfer for me on the arrival.) Is anyone gonna be at LAX on Sunday the 11th around 1pm who would like another person to split a cab or limo to the hotel?

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Is anyone gonna be at LAX on Sunday the 11th around 1pm who would like another person to split a cab or limo to the hotel?

We're taking ABD transportation on Sunday. Sorry, we can't help out.

Off Topic: Are you attending any of the Olympic events?

Jennifer