DIS 20th Anniversary Event - Official Info

[WebmasterJohn]

Just a note, the date of today's update on the first page shows as 3/1 instead of 3/7.

Fixed.....

 

[Capwkidd]

Looks like the earliest I will be able to get to Florida is May 31st, hope I can get my credentials without an issue, as the big event is the next day!

 

[LuvEeyore]

Okay, I have a guess. DHS with a Villians party including Star Wars Villains.

 

[ShesAPirate]

Okay, I have a guess. DHS with a Villians party including Star Wars Villains.

This would be awesome... and scary. Kylo Ren is terrifying lol

 

[MissPrice]

Question: We want to bring our daughter who will be 1 year old. Do we need to pay for her? Thanks!

Yes, I am bringing my 2 year old and was charged to register her.

 

[thorphin]

Just added tickets this morning. No problems encountered. Quoted price matched the calculator with no issues.

One oddity was that the CM needed to know where the "conference" was being held. She said she couldn't process without listing the location. I told her I was staying at French Quarter (even though we're doing a split stay between the group rate at POP and a CM rate at French Quarter), so she decided to mark down Coronado since it is the one Moderate-level conference hotel. A bit weird, but she assured me it would have no effect on me.

Three tidbits:
1. Ordering the park hopper option, the CM gave me the park hopper plus ticket (with one plus option). I assume this is standard for the group, but I didn't see it written anywhere. Probably won't use it, but it may add significant value for some!
2. You can only use a max of 3 gift cards to pay for tickets. The CM was really nice about waiting on the phone while I merged my cards (and while I figured out even how to do that!), but you may wish to consolidate cards at disneygiftcard.com before calling. When you pay off a reservation (via phone or in person), you shouldn't run into this issue, but merging might still be a good idea since it means fewer numbers/cards, a faster transaction, and refunds back to one card instead of several (just in case).
3. Tickets expire 14 days after first use, are not refundable, and must be first used by 12/31/2017. (Not 2018 since these are in a way 1 year old tickets already). Won't matter for most of us, but it's good to know all the same.

 

[Beth313]

I'm really glad proceeds for this are going to GKTW. I have volunteered there and what they do is so awesome so I'm happy to contribute.

Maybe this is a silly question but what kind of items are you looking for to auction? If this is listed somewhere, let me know and I'll check it out.

 

[javaman]

I'm really glad proceeds for this are going to GKTW. I have volunteered there and what they do is so awesome so I'm happy to contribute.

Maybe this is a silly question but what kind of items are you looking for to auction? If this is listed somewhere, let me know and I'll check it out.

maybe this link, https://www.handbid.com/auctions/dis-unplugged-10th-anniversary/ can help answer your question? you may be able to see examples from the 10th anniversary Mega Meet.

 

[Beth313]

Thanks, that is very helpful!

 

[OKW Lover]

Maybe this is a silly question but what kind of items are you looking for to auction?

Just about anything you think would appeal to somebody that loves Disney. In the past there have also been non-Disney related art work, crafts and general collectibles.

 

[KC Mouse]

Okay guys! This has gone far enough!! We demand to know the details of June 1!!! We have issued out the torches and pitchforks and our next move will be to storm the Welcome center and take T. Echols hostage!!!! All right so maybe we wont go that far but come on guys, we got to start planning our vacations here.

 

[jcb]

take T. Echols hostage

John might pay you to keep her....

 

[GAN]

John might pay you to keep her....

It would end up as the DIS version of Ruthless People!

 

[RnbwSktles]

John, will you guys know enough (without spoiling anything I guess) by the end of this month to be able to at least say whether or not we need to keep the morning, afternoon, evening, or ALL OF THE ABOVE free for June 1?? We're all worried about scheduling fast passes!

 

[Capwkidd]

John, will you guys know enough (without spoiling anything I guess) by the end of this month to be able to at least say whether or not we need to keep the morning, afternoon, evening, or ALL OF THE ABOVE free for June 1?? We're all worried about scheduling fast passes!

I plan on just keeping the day open...

 

[disneyland_is_magic]

I am in the same boat. Flying home cross country on Thursday night is significantly cheaper, so if I know the big party is a big live podcast mid-day and party ...I can grab those. If the party is an after hours deal late into the night then I need to save a little somewhere else. I have a number in my head, if I can stay under that, I will go. If it's a once in a lifetime super duper opportunity, I will allow for a bigger budget.
That said, I know Disney is one big giant TURTLE and as indecisive as possible. Like Disneyland hasn't even published their hours for the second half of April, like it's some giant complex mystery they are trying to solve. I used to think that was "cute" now I compare it to having a boyfriend for 10 years that can't commit.

So I am trying to be patient because I KNOW it's not John slowing things down. I am incredibly grateful for his hard work on this. I am really excited to hear.

 

[rlduvall]

So I finally contacted the Group Department this morning to book a couple of nights at these fabulous rates in case our DVC waitlist doesn't come through . . . and their system was down. Just tried right now a second time and still down and they close in an hour.

 

[LuvEeyore]

This thread is eerily silent. I am hoping that an email will come this week or an announcement will be on the show today,

 

[boundfordisney]

Hope we get some news soon so looking forward to more planning,, cant wait for some hot Florida weather! We got snow all day yesterday and more yet today ,, looks like its the beginning of winter instead of spring!With some luck maybe it wont last to long!Wish I was there now!

 

[thorphin]

We just found out that a friend is available to meet up with us on the 1st. I've already registered.

She has no awareness of the DIS (gasp!), but I assume if she wants to hang out with us, and we don't want to tell her to go away for an hour while we do a DIS 20th thing, I'll have to register her (I don't want to ask her to pay for herself)?

If she does need a registration, how can I register her and still be able to pick up her credentials myself earlier in the week (she won't be around or available)? (i.e. can/should I find a way to tack her on to my registration and/or can you pick up credentials for other people?)

Thanks!