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

[Dodie]

Phillip asked a good question last night that I can't answer. He wanted to know "what kind of stuff" would be for sale at Mickey's of Glendale? It's hard to imagine what would be available in a store primarily for Imagineers and open only to cast members.

Does anyone know of any spoilers or trip reports where people discuss the things they've purchased - to help us kind of get an idea of what we'll be up against? (I have a feeling we'll walk out with any Haunted Mansion stuff available = $$$$$.)

 

[tickledtink33]

28 = my age

 

[kab407]

28 = my age

Mine too! (plus a couple of decades!)

 

[aspen37]

Phillip asked a good question last night that I can't answer. He wanted to know "what kind of stuff" would be for sale at Mickey's of Glendale? It's hard to imagine what would be available in a store primarily for Imagineers and open only to cast members.

Does anyone know of any spoilers or trip reports where people discuss the things they've purchased - to help us kind of get an idea of what we'll be up against? (I have a feeling we'll walk out with any Haunted Mansion stuff available = $$$$$.)

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

 

[kab407]

Phillip asked a good question last night that I can't answer. He wanted to know "what kind of stuff" would be for sale at Mickey's of Glendale? It's hard to imagine what would be available in a store primarily for Imagineers and open only to cast members.

Does anyone know of any spoilers or trip reports where people discuss the things they've purchased - to help us kind of get an idea of what we'll be up against? (I have a feeling we'll walk out with any Haunted Mansion stuff available = $$$$$.)

I'm sure he'll find something. If not, I 'm most likely going to need help carrying out all my purchases. You've seen the damage I can do in less than 10 minutes.

 

[aspen37]

Anna: If you want my extra one you can have it. There's no reason for us to have two as DH is in charge of the bag and I can't see him wearing two backpacks at once. Just let me know and I'll pack it in my suitcase.

Hi Lauren! I just read this and Kevin has already request a new one for me. Thanks thou.

 

[klam_chowder]

So I emailed Kevin asking if he could see if ABD could arrange a little extra time for us.

I've been led to believe that we have approximately one HOUR at Mickey's of Glendale. Just sayin....

Now I'm glad DH isn't coming on this trip...no reactions from him when he sees the prices

cheers,

 

[klam_chowder]

• Sandra Bullock,
• Viggo Mortensen
• Dominic West and
• Elizabether Perkins

have in common?

28 Days





I meant to post that first thing but this day has just gotten away from me - not here til a late lunch

cheers,

 

[corky441]

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

How could I have missed this trip report

It is AWESOME - of course now that i'D read page 5, I had to go back & start it from the beginning -
Only up through page 7 so far - it is really really good
Unfortunately - I do have to try to get some real work done here at the office
ya right . . .

 

[aspen37]

How could I have missed this trip report

It is AWESOME - of course now that i'D read page 5, I had to go back & start it from the beginning -
Only up through page 7 so far - it is really really good
Unfortunately - I do have to try to get some real work done here at the office
ya right . . .

I'm so glad you are enjoying her TR. Melanie did such an awesome job with the TR. She explained everything so well and the pictures are great also.

 

[Dodie]

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

Thanks so much Anna. The Imagineering-specific stuff is really cool. I'm going to go back and read that whole trip report sometime too!

I'm sure he'll find something. If not, I 'm most likely going to need help carrying out all my purchases. You've seen the damage I can do in less than 10 minutes.

Um. Yeah. Leave Kathy alone in the Wyland gallery on the Boardwalk for a few minutes and she can max out her credit card before you even figure out where's she's gone!

 

[aspen37]

I'm sure he'll find something. If not, I 'm most likely going to need help carrying out all my purchases. You've seen the damage I can do in less than 10 minutes.

Kathy, are you going to need a Shopping Intervention on this trip?

 

[kab407]

Kathy, are you going to need a Shopping Intervention on this trip?

Normally my Mom keeps me in check. But as Dodie saw first had during DAP, left on my own..... Pete and I may be perfect shopping buddies.

 

[corky441]

Don't know if someone has mentioned this website previously but I just came across it.

It had a lot of information about the area around our Hollywood hotel

http://hollywoodandhighland.com Happy surfing

 

[Dodie]

This is the thing that Phillip and I were thinking about looking into for Monday afternoon. (I know that some of you are headed to studios tours that day, but we get in that morning and will need to rest a bit before heading out.) Anyone know anything about this? They depart from the Hollywood and Highland area - I figure the hotel concierge will know if it's worth it...

http://www.hauntedhollywoodtours.com/

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Um. Yeah. Leave Kathy alone in the Wyland gallery on the Boardwalk for a few minutes and she can max out her credit card before you even figure out where's she's gone!

We stayed at the BWV the past two trip to WDW with the kids. We always had to walk past the Wyland Gallery to get to the little breezeway to the Villas section. I ALWAYS had to stear the children clear of the entrance to the store because there was something about all those shiny sculptures that "called" them. Even the one on display near the doorway was so tempting to them. I had to pull their hands back before they touched it. Once our children are up and out the house, I will "think" about getting one of those sculptures. Do I dare ask, how much do they cost?????

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

That is the exact Trip Report that got me even thinking about a California ABD trip. For the past year, Bill and I had been discussing taking an Italy ABD trip w/the kids. Then, I found that trip report and it got me to thinking about a CA ABD trip because of all the neat things that were only available to them because it was by Disney. Before the Podcast mentioned a trip, I was already contemplating our own ABD CA Tour. When the special tour with Pete and the gang was announced, it was like a "sign". It gave me the extra little push to sign on for a CA ABD Tour.

Jennifer

 

[kab407]

This is the thing that Phillip and I were thinking about looking into for Monday afternoon. (I know that some of you are headed to studios tours that day, but we get in that morning and will need to rest a bit before heading out.) Anyone know anything about this? They depart from the Hollywood and Highland area - I figure the hotel concierge will know if it's worth it...

http://www.hauntedhollywoodtours.com/

Dodie- I'll be out Sunday and can check with the hotel concierge. I also posted on the Disneyland.So. Calif board to see if anyone has taken it. Mary Jo is a moderator on the board. I'm hoping she'll have some insight.

 

[Dodie]

Dodie- I'll be out Sunday and can check with the hotel concierge. I also posted on the Disneyland.So. Calif board to see if anyone has taken it. Mary Jo is a moderator on the board. I'm hoping she'll have some insight.

I also shot a FB question to the Disneyland correspondents and a couple of my ex-students who live in LA - just to see if anyone knew anything.

 

[corky441]

That is the exact Trip Report that got me even thinking about a California ABD trip. For the past year, Bill and I had been discussing taking an Italy ABD trip w/the kids. Then, I found that trip report and it got me to thinking about a CA ABD trip because of all the neat things that were only available to them because it was by Disney. Before the Podcast mentioned a trip, I was already contemplating our own ABD CA Tour. When the special tour with Pete and the gang was announced, it was like a "sign". It gave me the little extra push to sign on for a CA ABD Tour.

Jennifer

Hey Jennifer

Just saw one of your posts over on the DL trip report board.

You mentioned that you had a dining res at Steakhouse 55 but were still loooking for a place in LA for dinner.
Right in the Hollywood/Highland complex is a restaurant called the Grill in the alley.
Looks like it might suit you and Bill since you're interested in the menu at Steakhouse 55

DH-Dino, is thinking about going there instead of In & Out Burger on the 14th
- now I'm very conflicted