DIS 20th Anniversary Event - Official Info

[NeuroCindy]

I'm just keeping my fingers crossed the party isn't too expensive.

 

[mrzrich]

So, what is the $25 per person payment actually for?

Could I have just skipped it and waited to sign up for the party and what not?

I went to the first Toy Story Mania meet. It was free, John and Pete also provided free busing back to the resorts after the party. There were many no shows. It cost the guys a lot of extra money. The next party, they instituted a $25 fee, this certainly didn't cover the entire cost of the party, but it ensured that people were less likely to flake out.

If it is anything like the past, you will get nice credentials (which take labor to assemble), probably an exclusive pin or 2, and at various meets there have been various other nice gifts. They rent convention space to house a "welcome center" where you pick up your credentials, last year this space also housed the silent auction items so that you could see them up close before bidding.

There is usually a live podcast. This is a free event, but it isn't free to Pete and John, last summer they rented out the La Nouba theatre. Other times they have used convention space.

Any fundraising that is done during the events goes to Give Kids the World.

Trust me whatever they charge us, they will still spend more than they bring in.

 

[mrzrich]

@webmaster I have been on the boards since 2005, but I also never miss a podcast. I am having an identity crisis! Wish I could choose both on the sign up page. Does it really matter which I choose?

 

[NeuroCindy]

@webmaster I have been on the boards since 2005, but I also never miss a podcast. I am having an identity crisis! Wish I could choose both on the sign up page. Does it really matter which I choose?

I asked this question last year. No.

 

[bartleyosu]

Yes. registered!

 

[GAN]

@webmaster I have been on the boards since 2005, but I also never miss a podcast. I am having an identity crisis! Wish I could choose both on the sign up page. Does it really matter which I choose?

I know ...I was thinking the same thing!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

@webmaster I have been on the boards since 2005, but I also never miss a podcast. I am having an identity crisis! Wish I could choose both on the sign up page. Does it really matter which I choose?

ha ha! I had the same issue! I chose poster.

 

[sbenemerito]

I am very much a lurker, not much of a poster, but I have to post just to share my excitement over the coming celebration. We just registered, my husband, our 2 sons and myself. Reservations made for our hotel and air. We have plans to stay for 6 days. Now to decide whether to keep our reservation at Coronado Springs or to upgrade to the Contemporary.

 

[dina444444]

I am registered. I'm hoping everything works out and I can actually take the trip. I had so much fun at the mega meet and on pcc 6.0.

 

[Cousin Orville]

Registered and looking forward to it.

 

[MissPrice]

Just registered. However, We wont be there until 6/1 (work schedule issues). Hopefully I can still get my credentials. Anyone know how that works?

 

[Accident]

Just registered. However, We wont be there until 6/1 (work schedule issues). Hopefully I can still get my credentials. Anyone know how that works?

they will post when formalized.. last year it was a conference room at boardwalk but they will be at any event and I"m sure will make sure you can get them even if they aren't planning on having registration the last day.

 

[thorphin]

they will post when formalized.. last year it was a conference room at boardwalk but they will be at any event and I"m sure will make sure you can get them even if they aren't planning on having registration the last day.

So, I know the registration form said that they would communicated how credentials will be distributed, but a different screen in the registration process says, "You will be receiving credentials to enter the event approximately 2 weeks prior to the event date via regular mail. "

I thought that the discrepancy was odd and it makes me wonder if I was reading something wrong.

 

[WebmasterJohn]

So, I know the registration form said that they would communicated how credentials will be distributed, but a different screen in the registration process says, "You will be receiving credentials to enter the event approximately 2 weeks prior to the event date via regular mail. "

I thought that the discrepancy was odd and it makes me wonder if I was reading something wrong.

Sorry - that was mistake (hold over from an old form I used).

Credentials will be distributed at the event.

 

[pink_donna06]

Is the party going to be kid friendly? I wanted to check before I registered my daughter. She's 6. Thanks in advanced!

 

[rlduvall]

Is the party going to be kid friendly? I wanted to check before I registered my daughter. She's 6. Thanks in advanced!

There has never been a party yet that wasn't kid friendly. Now, as for some of the other Meets, i.e. monorail crawl, etc., that's a parent's call.

 

[Ravens girl]

I'm registered. This will be a solo trip for me but I'm sure I'll be meeting lots of people. John do you need volunteers for anything?

 

[PrncessA]

I just booked my room! May 31- June 4!! I had the same issue with being over quoted on the total for 4 nights at POP I was quoted $595.36. I ask what the per night was and it was $103.50 or $116.43w/tax, which should have been around $349.42. She had no idea why it was adding the total up wrong. I agree with the PP, make sure they are giving you the correct total pricing. She had to fix the total cost again when I ask for the cost with tickets.

I haven't registered for the event yet though. I hope the registration doesn't close out, but I kind of want to know what the events will be before I pay money to commit. This is a solo trip for me, no kids or husband for the first time!

 

[WebmasterJohn]

Is the party going to be kid friendly?

The theme of the party will be 'The Last Days of Caligula'......................

Just kidding - it's going to be at Walt Disney World so yes the party will be kid friendly.

 

[BobaDuck]

I'm glad to hear I won't be the only person going solo to this event. This will be my first solo Disney trip.