DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[baby1disney]

I would agree. Also the theming and overall atmosphere is lacking. Don't get me wrong, I love Cedar Point and if DP still had his job, you probably would have run into us over the weekend.
But the quality of the food and merchandise is second rate at Cedar Fair Properties. The only good thing is that they serve Pepsi products.

I agree!! I actually worked there back in 2001 and it was totally different then!! I could tell by the feeling I was getting that it had changed quite a bit. The workers don't seem to be as enthusiastic when I was there. Everyone just looked like they hated their job and would rather be anywhere else but there!!

I won't be upset if I don't go back to CP for quite awhile!!! Well...maybe HalloWeekends!!! Those are actually kinda fun!!!

 

[NancyIL]

I agree!! I actually worked there back in 2001 and it was totally different then!! I could tell by the feeling I was getting that it had changed quite a bit. The workers don't seem to be as enthusiastic when I was there. Everyone just looked like they hated their job and would rather be anywhere else but there!!

I won't be upset if I don't go back to CP for quite awhile!!! Well...maybe HalloWeekends!!! Those are actually kinda fun!!!

I worked at Cedar Point for 3 summers when I was in college...WAY back in the mid-70's! It's amazing how quickly 30+ years fly! We had a DIS meet at Cedar Point in August 2003, and my last visit was in 2007 with my son. It's not WDW, but it will always have a sentimental place in my heart. After all - I changed colleges because of some guy I met there!

 

[NancyIL]

Hi!

I am back from Magic Meets! I had a wonderful time. I met a fellow DISer and we spent most of the weekend hanging out together at the conference.

I won a box of twizzler candy for being one of the finalists for the picture contest! That was cool! And my DISer friend, Jen, also was a finalist! Go figure that out of 500 folks we were 2/10 finalists!

I came home with a new backpack, umbrella, an Unofficial Guide to WDW and a trivia calendar from the Meets. This was all free stuff. I did not "win" anything in a drawing, but was given that stuff because of the auction win.

There were quite a few DISers there! And someone won a 6 night vacation! But I did not know them.

It was pretty cool to meet the WDW Today crew (Matt, Mike and Mike), Deb Wills, Lou M., Justin M. and many wonderful DISers...including a few (Hi Dave and Nancy! ) that are coming to DAP!

And I was interviewed for a few min on WDW Today live web event. And someone said they saw me on there, too...(not as excited about that one. lol)

So it was a fun weekend!

But the "real world" has hit hard this morning with stuff to catch up on at work and my friend is doing quite poorly in the hospital... which may change all of my DAP plans anyway. I almost came home on Saturday instead of Sunday...but they insisted she was better. Now she apparently is not.

I am looking forward to a day in the future when I don't have so much going on at one time. I am supposed to be going back to Disney Sept 4th, too! Which I am excited about, but may be up in the air soon.

Mary - I'm glad you had a great weekend and met many other Disney fans. Did they announce the date of next year's Magic Meet? I want to try again to go to one - barring any unfortunate misadventures involving my immediate family members!

I will keep your friend in my prayers.

 

[baby1disney]

Hi!

I am back from Magic Meets! I had a wonderful time. I met a fellow DISer and we spent most of the weekend hanging out together at the conference.

I won a box of twizzler candy for being one of the finalists for the picture contest! That was cool! And my DISer friend, Jen, also was a finalist! Go figure that out of 500 folks we were 2/10 finalists!

I came home with a new backpack, umbrella, an Unofficial Guide to WDW and a trivia calendar from the Meets. This was all free stuff. I did not "win" anything in a drawing, but was given that stuff because of the auction win.

There were quite a few DISers there! And someone won a 6 night vacation! But I did not know them.

It was pretty cool to meet the WDW Today crew (Matt, Mike and Mike), Deb Wills, Lou M., Justin M. and many wonderful DISers...including a few (Hi Dave and Nancy! ) that are coming to DAP!

And I was interviewed for a few min on WDW Today live web event. And someone said they saw me on there, too...(not as excited about that one. lol)

So it was a fun weekend!

But the "real world" has hit hard this morning with stuff to catch up on at work and my friend is doing quite poorly in the hospital... which may change all of my DAP plans anyway. I almost came home on Saturday instead of Sunday...but they insisted she was better. Now she apparently is not.

I am looking forward to a day in the future when I don't have so much going on at one time. I am supposed to be going back to Disney Sept 4th, too! Which I am excited about, but may be up in the air soon.

I'm sooo happy for you!!! I wish I would've won that stuff...that's awesome!!!!

I worked at Cedar Point for 3 summers when I was in college...WAY back in the mid-70's! It's amazing how quickly 30+ years fly! We had a DIS meet at Cedar Point in August 2003, and my last visit was in 2007 with my son. It's not WDW, but it will always have a sentimental place in my heart. After all - I changed colleges because of some guy I met there!

AWWWW!!! How sweet!!! I've met some of my very BFF up there and we're still friends to this day!!!!

Has anyone ever been to the website www.laughingplace.com ?? They have the best stuff there and the coolest Disney things!!! I just ordered some thing for my SIL bday coming up and got three things for $25..with tax!!! They now have all orders 15% off and free shipping for orders over $100!!! You should go check it out!!

 

[jeanigor]

Correct me if I am wrong but did I not see a DAP logo somewhere along the way, when I didn't think I was going and wasn't paying as much attention?

I am so excited to be going

You mean this one???

 

[maroo]

Mary - I'm glad you had a great weekend and met many other Disney fans. Did they announce the date of next year's Magic Meet? I want to try again to go to one - barring any unfortunate misadventures involving my immediate family members!

I will keep your friend in my prayers.

No more Magic Meets the way we know it.

Next year they are doing a cruise on Royal Caribbean. 4 nights...I can't remember the dates but it is in July 2010.

I actually put down a deposit to secure a room with a balcony, but I can't go on all of the cruises that I am looking at. I actually have 4 I am seriously interested in and that is just not going to happen! Not nearly enough vacation time for all of that!

Once I can get details on all of them, I will just have to decide on two, probably. But that reserved me a spot and they are going FAST. I don't think they anticipated the quick reservations.

 

[Minnie Lor]

Mary ~
I watched and listened to the live feed of Magic Meets on Saturday. I saw you several times and heard your interview. I chatted the day away with Masayo and a few others. People were like "There's maroo...There's Mary". You're famous!

 

[maroo]

Mary ~
I watched and listened to the live feed of Magic Meets on Saturday. I saw you several times and heard your interview. I chatted the day away with Masayo and a few others. People were like "There's maroo...There's Mary". You're famous!

What? You could see me? From where? No one told us anything about a video camera? I thought they were just doing a live AUDIO thing? webcast. was it a webcast? Oh no.

Did I sound like I could not hear anything he was saying?

Oh goodness.

I did have someone ask for Muffin's autograph??!? (Muffin is my dog, for those of you guys that would not know that. She had to come with me because the people that normally keep her when I travel were out of town and my backup could not either. And she did not go to any of the meetings, but she did come out for an hour or so at the end of the Meets.)

What is up with that? I heard them read her shirt, but I had no idea you could SEE us.

I would have run out of the room.

 

[Minnie Lor]

Yep, I could see you and I recognized you from your siggy. For the past couple of years WDW Today has done a live webcast and have the chat up during Magic Meets. It's just like the last Sunday of the month except the camera isn't on Matt or Mike, it's facing the room. It started somewhere around 9 or 10 in the morning and ran until 5 CDST.

 

[NancyIL]

No more Magic Meets the way we know it.

Next year they are doing a cruise on Royal Caribbean. 4 nights...I can't remember the dates but it is in July 2010.

I actually put down a deposit to secure a room with a balcony, but I can't go on all of the cruises that I am looking at. I actually have 4 I am seriously interested in and that is just not going to happen! Not nearly enough vacation time for all of that!

Once I can get details on all of them, I will just have to decide on two, probably. But that reserved me a spot and they are going FAST. I don't think they anticipated the quick reservations.

Wow - yet another group cruise in July on Royal Caribbean! Is it by any chance on Monarch of the Seas out of Port Canaveral? A Bahamas or Caribbean cruise in July would not be my cup of tea, but I'd gladly cruise to ALASKA then!

 

[Renysmom]

You mean this one???

Thank You Todd

 

[cocowum]

Kelly, I'm so glad you're coming to DAP!!! I can't wait to meet you!

 

[wdwscout]

Hi! I am back from Magic Meets! I had a wonderful time.

It was a pleasure meeting you Mary- even if only for a brief moment.
I was working the Magic Meets table as everyone came in Saturday morning. And I was back at the table when you brought Muffin in for a visit! How adorable- and in a lime green outfit to boot!

I had a blast as well. The speakers were good- I love getting together with friends each year- and meeting new ones every time!

DH and I briefly discussed the MM cruise for next summer, but decided against it. I am sure they will fill their available spots and will have fun. But we are definitely on PCC 2.0- so we'd rather not try to squeeze another cruise in the budget.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Everyone: I figured I should post this here too. I started a thread to see who would be interested in participating in a volunteer group at GKTW on Saturday, Dec. 12. There's no obligation at this point. I just want to get a sense of numbers. The volunteer slot would be Saturday morning from 8-11am. I know that would be right after DATW on Friday evening, but it was the best I could do. Check it out if you're interested.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2253812

 

[baby1disney]

Good Morning Everyone: I figured I should post this here too. I started a thread to see who would be interested in participating in a volunteer group at GKTW on Saturday, Dec. 12. There's no obligation at this point. I just want to get a sense of numbers. The volunteer slot would be Saturday morning from 8-11am. I know that would be right after DATW on Friday evening, but it was the best I could do. Check it out if you're interested.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2253812

OMG!!! Are you serious?!?! LMAO!!! I'm just playing...that's earrrly and then I'd probably have to get up about 630...lemme think about this...well maybe I'll have to cut DATW short or something....

 

[Minnie Lor]

I think it's the perfect time, Dave. I'll be at MVMCP till midnight but can handle the early morning with some coffee. Sleep is for when we get home not during DAP.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

OMG!!! Are you serious?!?! LMAO!!! I'm just playing...that's earrrly and then I'd probably have to get up about 630...lemme think about this...well maybe I'll have to cut DATW short or something....

I think it's the perfect time, Dave. I'll be at MVMCP till midnight but can handle the early morning with some coffee. Sleep is for when we get home not during DAP.

Thanks everyone. I know it won't be the best time for some people, but I resigned myself to the fact that we would never find a time that will work for everyone. I'm sure we'll have a good sized group though.

 

[baby1disney]

Oh...I'm not saying that I won't go...I would need a ride though if I did go!! Besides..Minnie Lor is right...who needs sleep when you're at Disney?!?!?

 

[maroo]

Good Morning Everyone: I figured I should post this here too. I started a thread to see who would be interested in participating in a volunteer group at GKTW on Saturday, Dec. 12. There's no obligation at this point. I just want to get a sense of numbers. The volunteer slot would be Saturday morning from 8-11am. I know that would be right after DATW on Friday evening, but it was the best I could do. Check it out if you're interested.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2253812

I am DEFINITELY in!

GKTW is the most wonderful place on earth and I will go there early or later. In fact...I think you did GREAT on the time...I thought it would be earlier.

 

[Minnie Lor]

I am DEFINITELY in!

GKTW is the most wonderful place on earth and I will go there early or later. In fact...I think you did GREAT on the time...I thought it would be earlier.

I was guessing earlier too.