DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[OKW Lover]

Maybe I need to add something then. What if I don't book rooms with DU or sign up for the DI seminar?

Don't worry - you'll still be eligible for DATW.

 

[tickledtink33]

Any of you DVC peeps using pts for DAP wondering the same thing as me?

Might we not get into the Saturday 12/12 party because we didn't book 2 nights with DU? This is going to be so popular, maybe we need to consider booking DU instead of using DVC pts to get the guaranteed spot. My thought is when signups start, we could get added to a waiting list and have to sweat out availability. I hope there is room for us DU customers who aren't booking with them for this trip.

Anyone else worried about this?

This is exactly why I am booked through DU and paying cash and not using DVC points. I remember the uncertainty last year and I REFUSE to go through that agian this year. Last year I could not afford to pay the cash because the only resorts that were not sold out were deluxes. This trip needed to be cheap, cheap, cheap. The TSM event registration was only like 6 weeks before Mousefest so it was really last minute for me. I was able to get registered and bought my Southwest ticket within minutes after that. I was one of the lucky ones who did not have to go through the whole waitlist thing. DVC rooms were sold out and so I figured I would pay for a value resort. Well the values and mods were both sold out. I was now committed to attending so I called DVC back and waitlisted for the nights. Thank goodness this is before they changed the waitlist rules. I waitlisted the Friday and Saturday nights separately to give myself a better shot at having a room for both nights even if it was at different resorts. I got a room for Saturday at Boardwalk really quickly and was happy. The waitlist for Friday came through about 2 wekks before TSM for Animal Kingdom Villas. This was all way too stressful. If you are definately planning on going and want to guarantee 100% that you will be able to attend the event and don't want to get ulcers over it then I would recommend paying cash and booking a room through DU for the nights of DAP. I think this years party is going to be even more popular than last year. Especially since it has been announced so much earlier than last year. It gives people time to plan on attending.

Okay, that answer is waaaaay longer than I meant it to be.

 

[georgemoe]

This is exactly why I am booked through DU and paying cash and not using DVC points. I remember the uncertainty last year and I REFUSE to go through that agian this year. Last year I could not afford to pay the cash because the only resorts that were not sold out were deluxes. This trip needed to be cheap, cheap, cheap. The TSM event registration was only like 6 weeks before Mousefest so it was really last minute for me. I was able to get registered and bought my Southwest ticket within minutes after that. I was one of the lucky ones who did not have to go through the whole waitlist thing. DVC rooms were sold out and so I figured I would pay for a value resort. Well the values and mods were both sold out. I was now committed to attending so I called DVC back and waitlisted for the nights. Thank goodness this is before they changed the waitlist rules. I waitlisted the Friday and Saturday nights separately to give myself a better shot at having a room for both nights even if it was at different resorts. I got a room for Saturday at Boardwalk really quickly and was happy. The waitlist for Friday came through about 2 wekks before TSM for Animal Kingdom Villas. This was all way too stressful. If you are definately planning on going and want to guarantee 100% that you will be able to attend the event and don't want to get ulcers over it then I would recommend paying cash and booking a room through DU for the nights of DAP. I think this years party is going to be even more popular than last year. Especially since it has been announced so much earlier than last year. It gives people time to plan on attending.

Okay, that answer is waaaaay longer than I meant it to be.

Thanks for sharing that Kim. Some might be led to believe even if you pay the fee for the party, you are guaranteed a spot. I'm not thinking this. If so, why would you need the comments about priority at all? Maybe charging a slightly higher fee for those that don't book DU rooms or the DI seminar is an option.

We also have an October trip which is why we prefer to use our DVC pts vs cash for rooms. There is only so much Disney budget left for 2009.

 

[spaddy]

This is exactly why I am booked through DU and paying cash and not using DVC points. I remember the uncertainty last year and I REFUSE to go through that agian this year. Last year I could not afford to pay the cash because the only resorts that were not sold out were deluxes. This trip needed to be cheap, cheap, cheap. The TSM event registration was only like 6 weeks before Mousefest so it was really last minute for me. I was able to get registered and bought my Southwest ticket within minutes after that. I was one of the lucky ones who did not have to go through the whole waitlist thing. DVC rooms were sold out and so I figured I would pay for a value resort. Well the values and mods were both sold out. I was now committed to attending so I called DVC back and waitlisted for the nights. Thank goodness this is before they changed the waitlist rules. I waitlisted the Friday and Saturday nights separately to give myself a better shot at having a room for both nights even if it was at different resorts. I got a room for Saturday at Boardwalk really quickly and was happy. The waitlist for Friday came through about 2 wekks before TSM for Animal Kingdom Villas. This was all way too stressful. If you are definately planning on going and want to guarantee 100% that you will be able to attend the event and don't want to get ulcers over it then I would recommend paying cash and booking a room through DU for the nights of DAP. I think this years party is going to be even more popular than last year. Especially since it has been announced so much earlier than last year. It gives people time to plan on attending.

Okay, that answer is waaaaay longer than I meant it to be.

Me too. I don't think I can handle the waitlist or even the stress of the form. I have been wanting to try the Pirate Room at Caribbean Beach so I decided this was my chance. Our last 3 DVC stays have been weekends so I figure we are due to bank some points instead of borrow.

 

[georgemoe]

Ending the workday/week on a high note!

My VWL waitlist for D-A-P came in!

 

[tickledtink33]

Ending the workday/week on a high note!

My VWL waitlist for D-A-P came in!

I love it when DVC waitlists come through. Congrats!

Me and Anna (aspen37) are currently booked at the Wilderness Lodge for DAP.

 

[Launchpad11B]

Ending the workday/week on a high note!

My VWL waitlist for D-A-P came in!

I love it when DVC waitlists come through. Congrats!

Me and Anna (aspen37) are currently booked at the Wilderness Lodge for DAP.

Alicia and I are staying at AKL & BWV. We booked two of the nights through dreams to avoid any stress.

 

[Dodie]

Ending the workday/week on a high note!

My VWL waitlist for D-A-P came in!

VWL is BEAUTIFUL at Christmas! That's perfect, George!!!!

 

[SamIAm21]

If there were to be a D-A-P in 2010 will in coincide with PCC 2.0? It would be great if it could be held around the time of the cruise!! Just wondering. I like making John crazy!

 

[jeanigor]

If there were to be a D-A-P in 2010 will in coincide with PCC 2.0? It would be great if it could be held around the time of the cruise!! Just wondering. I like making John crazy!

Wow. And I thought I liked to pre-plan!!!

 

[WebmasterJohn]

I like making John crazy!

Well, you're certainly goooood at it....

 

[pal-mickey]

How do I go about getting a quote from DU for D-A-P? I checked their home page but didn't see anything about D-A-P specifically?

 

[WebmasterJohn]

Just use the regular form and put in the dates of DAP (12/11 - 12/13). In the special requests section add that you are interested in booking to get a spot for the December event.

John

 

[exwdwcm]

woo hoo- got a pin code for free dining during DAP and our GG trip! We were able to apply it to 3 of rooms at WL for 10 days of free dining (thanks Beth!!)- saved us $3,000. what a great surprise!

 

[jeanigor]

woo hoo- got a pin code for free dining during DAP and our GG trip! We were able to apply it to 3 of rooms at WL for 10 days of free dining (thanks Beth!!)- saved us $3,000. what a great surprise!

WOWSERS!!! $3K Congratulations!!!

 

[baby1disney]

When's the latest I can say that I'm going?!?! I R-E-A-L-L-Y wanna go..but not sure if I can pull it off!! I don't know anything about flights, ME and MCO, NADA!!! I don't even know how much I need to spend!!!

I'm watchin everyone else get sooo excited and I wanna be excited too!!!

I'm hoping that I will know soon....thanks for letting me vent!!

P.S. If anyone is looking or thinking about having a roomate, please pm me!! I wouldn't mind sharing a room at all.

 

[jeanigor]

When's the latest I can say that I'm going?!?! I R-E-A-L-L-Y wanna go..but not sure if I can pull it off!! I don't know anything about flights, ME and MCO, NADA!!! I don't even know how much I need to spend!!!

I'm watchin everyone else get sooo excited and I wanna be excited too!!!

I'm hoping that I will know soon....thanks for letting me vent!!

P.S. If anyone is looking or thinking about having a roomate, please pm me!! I wouldn't mind sharing a room at all.

Lets put that in big bright letters to draw people's attention....

 

[baby1disney]

Is that a bad thing that I asked that!?!? Am I being rude or imposing!!!

 

[dpuck1998]

Is that a bad thing that I asked that!?!? Am I being rude or imposing!!!

NO NO NO, Todd was just making sure people saw it so you could get a roomie and be able to go.

He is good at being loud and colorful, so we put him to good use. Otherwise he may use his powers for evil.

 

[jcb]

And with that font size (and color), you could end up with someone from Mars being your roommate.