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- Jun 13, 2015
We already had a trip scheduled for May 23 - Jun 6, and since we had never been to one of these events, we registered to attend. I have read through all 22 pages of this posting, but don't understand what is actually going on. Are there any events, meetings, etc. going on other than the Epcot party? What does everyone do on the other dates? Other than the rides listed for the Epcot night and the special Illuminations, does anything else typically go on at the party? We will probably pass on the party night if that is all that goes on since about the only ride we are typically interested in riding would be Soarin' and that is usually a once and done for the entire trip. Have seen Illuminations so many times already and we usually leave before it starts anyway on a typical night. So, talk me into going; what all goes on?
The actual party is something new so nothing really "typical" to compare it to ... but there will be food and a DJ and just hanging out with fellow DIS fans and opportunities to meet the team, etc. I see it as at least as much being about being in WDW with people who love WDW and love the DIS and are virtual friendsthrough the DIS as it is about the attractions and illuminations
Now, there will be other things going on that week but no other details have been released. If it is like what they did last year for the Megameet there were small group meetups such as meeting up with Ryno to Vlog around EPCOT or with Julie and others to shop at Disney Springs or Corey and others to drink around EPCOT or with Michael and Craig for a Connecting with Walt trip down Main St USA. No idea if that exact same format will be used but likely something like that to give you an idea. These would all be separate from the big EPCOT party and require the $25 registration and then registering for the individual event as well (I believe for the megameet they also asked for a donation to Give Kids the World when you registered for one of the mini-meets)
Hope this helps!
To add, this is also a charity event/week to benefit Give Kids the World. there will be a silent auction, the other events will have a donate what you can/want to gktw and no other fees above the $25 per person for the event, part of that and the party also goes to GKTW.
I think pete mentioned on the show that monday and friday of that week were going to be mostly when the other events are with thursday night being the big blow out. It doesn't mean other things and other unofficial things won't get added....
Overall, it's a nice time, you get to meet others whose screen names you just see on this forum. The dis crew is very generous with their time and it's for a great charity.. I"m personally big on support charities that are about giving some joy and hope to a seemingly hopeless time. I think it has just as much if not more impact to helping offer a chance to recover.