DIS 20th Anniversary Event - Official Info

[SleepingRebecca]

I love when Pete goes all "fan boy". His excitement is contagious and genuine. It got me out to DLR last month, a trip I planned last summer after the 60th Anniversary trip they took and we're going on 2 DCL cruises (May and July) after watching the podcasts on there 3 night Dreams. I'm also booked on the Viking Italy trip, something I did not expect but darn it, it sounded awesome. These podcasts are costing a fortune!



Yes but was he listening? I can practically hear the click when my DH tunes out!

I am so excited now! I was going to go solo for much of the week but my DD is taking an online class this summer instead of at a local college so she can now come with me!! I just dropped John a note to let him know about a problem I was having registering her* and I told him when I joined the disboards she was 5 and in Kindergarten when I joined as MaryKatesMom and now Mary Kate is a Freshman in college Man, the hours I've spent here.

* The problem I was having with the registration form was it wouldn't let me submit it without something in the disboards name field even though the directions say leave it blank so I typed in the word "Blank" and I didn't want him to think I was being snarky.

I was having trouble as well as I had forgotten I had an account I apparently created in 2009 hahaha
So I was able to put a space in the field and it corrected it. I did send an email later stating I have a username afterall but if it isn't on the credentials I'm sure I can fill it in.

 

[OKW Lover]

These podcasts are costing a fortune!

I agree, they should come with a warning!

As @DisneyKevin says, don't spend the ABD money.

 

[Madonna3]

I love when Pete goes all "fan boy". His excitement is contagious and genuine. It got me out to DLR last month, a trip I planned last summer after the 60th Anniversary trip they took and we're going on 2 DCL cruises (May and July) after watching the podcasts on there 3 night Dreams. I'm also booked on the Viking Italy trip, something I did not expect but darn it, it sounded awesome. These podcasts are costing a fortune!



Yes but was he listening? I can practically hear the click when my DH tunes out!

I am so excited now! I was going to go solo for much of the week but my DD is taking an online class this summer instead of at a local college so she can now come with me!! I just dropped John a note to let him know about a problem I was having registering her* and I told him when I joined the disboards she was 5 and in Kindergarten when I joined as MaryKatesMom and now Mary Kate is a Freshman in college Man, the hours I've spent here.

* The problem I was having with the registration form was it wouldn't let me submit it without something in the disboards name field even though the directions say leave it blank so I typed in the word "Blank" and I didn't want him to think I was being snarky.

Yes, actually he was because he's really looking forward to the trip

I'm conflicted. Our 15 year old wants to come. Part of me wants to let him come, part of me wants him to stay home and keep his grandmother company. Part of me wants to just bring the whole family and let the 15 year old and his grandmother do their own thing. Most of me wants to just relax and hang out with my husband and meet some new dis friends.

BTW - my hubby and I don't mind solo travelers to hang out with as long as they have a gutter mouth/mind and like bars.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

I was having trouble as well as I had forgotten I had an account I apparently created in 2009 hahaha
So I was able to put a space in the field and it corrected it. I did send an email later stating I have a username afterall but if it isn't on the credentials I'm sure I can fill it in.

Oh NO!! I forgot the name is going to be on the credentials! I've just labeled my daughter "Blank". I should have remembered! Nobody tell her, she won't notice!

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Yes, actually he was because he's really looking forward to the trip

I'm conflicted. Our 15 year old wants to come. Part of me wants to let him come, part of me wants him to stay home and keep his grandmother company. Part of me wants to just bring the whole family and let the 15 year old and his grandmother do their own thing. Most of me wants to just relax and hang out with my husband and meet some new dis friends.

BTW - my hubby and I don't mind solo travelers to hang out with as long as they have a gutter mouth/mind and like bars.

My DH is just coming for a few days preparty but he's happy to have me go without him. He hasn't listened to what I've said about WDW in years but God bless him, he's never questioned a thing I do.

I do like bars but my 19 yr old will be with me and she's not a fan at all.

 

[WebmasterJohn]

Added to the OP the announcement that Jodi Benson - voice of The Little Mermaid - will be performing a special concert during our party on 6/1/2017.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

John, I just noticed when I went to forward Mary Kate's party reservation to her that is says we have to bring a copy of the email to check in. I never noticed that on my reservation, I just moved the email to the Disney 2017 file and I may not be the only one to not notice it as it isn't in the subject line. Harsh penalties if we don't bring the email?

 

[WebmasterJohn]

Harsh penalties if we don't bring the email?

Yes - public humiliation.

John, I just noticed when I went to forward Mary Kate's party reservation to her that is says we have to bring a copy of the email to check in. I never noticed that on my reservation, I just moved the email to the Disney 2017 file and I may not be the only one to not notice it as it isn't in the subject line. Harsh penalties if we don't bring the email?

The email is the only proof that you have that you signed up for the event so please bring it with you. We wouldn't want to have to turn someone away if they don't have proof they signed up - and we can't trust that some folks might not try to get into the party who did not register.

I thought it was pretty clear in the email - didn't think I had to put it in the subject line.

 

[PrncessA]

Yes - public humiliation.



The email is the only proof that you have that you signed up for the event so please bring it with you. We wouldn't want to have to turn someone away if they don't have proof they signed up - and we can't trust that some folks might not try to get into the party who did not register.

I thought it was pretty clear in the email - didn't think I had to put it in the subject line.

Edited: Never mind I reread the email...

 

[PixieLily]

Sounds like fun! Are the rooms at the Wilderness standard rooms?

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Yes - public humiliation.



The email is the only proof that you have that you signed up for the event so please bring it with you. We wouldn't want to have to turn someone away if they don't have proof they signed up - and we can't trust that some folks might not try to get into the party who did not register.

I thought it was pretty clear in the email - didn't think I had to put it in the subject line.

It is perfectly clear when I read it, problem was I filed it without reading it!

How do you humiliate anyone in a group of people who voluntarily wear goofy hats?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

How do you humiliate anyone in a group of people who voluntarily wear goofy hats?

Take away their goofy hats

 

[jcb]

Take away their goofy hats

Or make them wear tutus.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Or make them wear tutus.

for Tanner!

 

[Bradcorn1]

I think a Pizza waiting for them in their room after the party would be a good punishment.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

MaryJo ..so you will be there. I'll look for you, hopefully I run into you. I was at DL last July and we were both at the Flag Retreat but I found out after the fact ...I was bummed because it would have been nice to say hello!

I remember that! I'll be the short Disney fan . Our whole team will be there, which will be really nice, plus getting to meet fellow DIS friends again or for the first time.

That was a Tiki Room reference

I got it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think a Pizza waiting for them in their room after the party would be a good punishment.

and be sure you charge them the 2 Table Service Credits for said Pizza

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I remember that! I'll be the short Disney fan . Our whole team will be there, which will be really nice, plus getting to meet fellow DIS friends again or for the first time.

Oh that's great! I have appreciated seeing more videos of the DLR team - always nice to put faces to voices and will be nice to see you in honest to goodness real life!

 

[disneysteve]

Despite my earlier posts to the contrary, we (well mainly I) made a really spur of the moment decision to fly down for the party!! So we will be there!! Arriving on Wednesday and leaving on Friday. Just long enough to join you all for the awesome party. Staying at Pop -first time we've stayed on site in about 18 years. We've booked the overall event, the party, and the hotel. I just need to get airfare (and let my boss know that I'm taking those days off).

Totally psyched! We are not the "splurge" kind of people so this is really out there for us to be doing.

 

[Bradcorn1]

for Tanner!

Why does this give me a mental image of Fantasia 2000.