DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[kimisabella]

i had a bad few weeks too- job i intereviewed for on Friday, didn't get. don't post on FB about it please though, don't want the employer seeing anything about me interviewing. anyhow, that was a bummer. had our big sales meeting last few days, more of a beatdown at work. then i am taking friday off and was told i was taking too many unearned days. well how do they know? they don't have an HR manual, PTO policy or anything- heck, they don't even track PTO or days off on our paychecks even. remind me to never work for a small company again. i need all that structure i used to have in a large corporation. i reminded him i negotiated 3 weeks vacay when i was hired and i have not even used all of that yet, and this week is a year i have been here. my DAP 7 days off i need will be into next year's PTO. anyways, another thing to set me off. maybe they will fire me. i can only hope.

Oh that really sucks Michelle - but as you know, everything happens for a reason, and there is something bigger and better waiting for you!

 

[tickledtink33]

big hugs Nikki, hope today is much much better.

i had a bad few weeks too- job i intereviewed for on Friday, didn't get. don't post on FB about it please though, don't want the employer seeing anything about me interviewing. anyhow, that was a bummer. had our big sales meeting last few days, more of a beatdown at work. then i am taking friday off and was told i was taking too many unearned days. well how do they know? they don't have an HR manual, PTO policy or anything- heck, they don't even track PTO or days off on our paychecks even. remind me to never work for a small company again. i need all that structure i used to have in a large corporation. i reminded him i negotiated 3 weeks vacay when i was hired and i have not even used all of that yet, and this week is a year i have been here. my DAP 7 days off i need will be into next year's PTO. anyways, another thing to set me off. maybe they will fire me. i can only hope.

I would assume that the TSM 2.0 event would start shortly after park closing, since they said they are going to 'escort' us to the back of the park. since the park closes at 8pm, i bet they will have us escorted sometime shortly after that. knowing how well they plan and put on these events, i doubt they will have a big gap where we have to wait or something.

For last years TSM event DHS closed at 8:00pm and the event began at 9:30pm. This was not bad planning on the part of the podcast team. The gap in time was because event services needs that time to be able to set everything up for the event. They needed to set up tons of tables and chairs for us guests, the food tables etc. They could not do this with the park still open and guests walking through that space, riding TSM etc. Plus keep in mind that guests can get in line for TSM all the way up until park closing. It could possible take an hour or more for those guests to make it through the line and ride. So the event probably won't start until 9:30pm.

 

[Minnie Lor]

For last years TSM event DHS closed at 8:00pm and the event began at 9:30pm. This was not bad planning on the part of the podcast team. The gap in time was because event services needs that time to be able to set everything up for the event. They needed to set up tons of tables and chairs for us guests, the food tables etc. They could not do this with the park still open and guests walking through that space, riding TSM etc. Plus keep in mind that guests can get in line for TSM all the way up until park closing. It could possible take an hour or more for those guests to make it through the line and ride. So the event probably won't start until 9:30pm.

Good point. Interesting info. That may change my plans a bit. I was planning on seeing Osborne Lights that night but definitely don't want to hang around for an hour and half. May stay at Epcot with some friends before taking a boat over to DHS.

 

[kimisabella]

For last years TSM event DHS closed at 8:00pm and the event began at 9:30pm. This was not bad planning on the part of the podcast team. The gap in time was because event services needs that time to be able to set everything up for the event. They needed to set up tons of tables and chairs for us guests, the food tables etc. They could not do this with the park still open and guests walking through that space, riding TSM etc. Plus keep in mind that guests can get in line for TSM all the way up until park closing. It could possible take an hour or more for those guests to make it through the line and ride. So the event probably won't start until 9:30pm.

Thanks for that info Kim, I think that changes my plans a little. I too was planning to have an early dinner in DHS then see Osbourne lights and hang out until park closing and go over to the party. What you are saying makes total sense - it's a good thing I don't make my adr's until next week, I have so many things to think about!!

 

[TXYankee]

For last years TSM event DHS closed at 8:00pm and the event began at 9:30pm. This was not bad planning on the part of the podcast team. The gap in time was because event services needs that time to be able to set everything up for the event. They needed to set up tons of tables and chairs for us guests, the food tables etc. They could not do this with the park still open and guests walking through that space, riding TSM etc. Plus keep in mind that guests can get in line for TSM all the way up until park closing. It could possible take an hour or more for those guests to make it through the line and ride. So the event probably won't start until 9:30pm.

You are so smart!! Set up time did not cross my mind. I was also thinking early dinner at DHS then Osborne Lights. I may have just figuted out when to fit CP in!!

 

[corky441]

Good point. Interesting info. That may change my plans a bit. I was planning on seeing Osborne Lights that night but definitely don't want to hang around for an hour and half. May stay at Epcot with some friends before taking a boat over to DHS.

Thanks for that info Kim, I think that changes my plans a little. I too was planning to have an early dinner in DHS then see Osbourne lights and hang out until park closing and go over to the party. What you are saying makes total sense - it's a good thing I don't make my adr's until next week, I have so many things to think about!!

I'm not sure how it will be this year, but after the official park closing last year the Osborne Lights were still on for quite some time. DH & I had dinner at the Brown Derby around 7:00 and afterwards we had time to wonder the Streets of America before heading over to the Toy Story party. Even with meeting up outside the park after closing - I think you'll still have some veiwing time if you decide to have dinner at the Studios.

 

[LMO429]

Thanks for that info Kim, I think that changes my plans a little. I too was planning to have an early dinner in DHS then see Osbourne lights and hang out until park closing and go over to the party. What you are saying makes total sense - it's a good thing I don't make my adr's until next week, I have so many things to think about!!

I think even if there is a gap I will just stick with saturday evening to see osbourne lights. maybe I will leave Hollywood studios earlier go over to boardwalk or epcot for a bit and then get a cab back to hs in order to save time with all the traveling. I think that saturday is a good time for osbourne lights considering fantasmic is 6:30pm maybe alot of the crowds will go that way as oppose to where the obsbourne lights are that evening...heres to hoping!

 

[LMO429]

What is the lastest adr time you can make at at restaurant. for example hollywood studios closes at 8pm ? would 7pm be the last adr time or would it be later 7:30pm?

 

[jeanigor]

What is the lastest adr time you can make at at restaurant. for example hollywood studios closes at 8pm ? would 7pm be the last adr time or would it be later 7:30pm?

I would think this would be the way to go, if you wanted a TS meal on Saturday night. Get the lastest ADR, then mosey to see the lights, ending up outside the gates around 9:30ish. (Please note, I quite often have wacky ideas; also note that just because I say it, doesn't mean that's what we'll be doing--Vice Queen is going away and no decisions are final without a majority vote.)

 

[shellyminnie]

I would think this would be the way to go, if you wanted a TS meal on Saturday night. Get the lastest ADR, then mosey to see the lights, ending up outside the gates around 9:30ish. (Please note, I quite often have wacky ideas; also note that just because I say it, doesn't mean that's what we'll be doing--Vice Queen is going away and no decisions are final without a majority vote.)

Ahemm . . . aren't you supposed to be working???

 

[spaddy]

Kim, thanks for the info. I thought I was upset before when all the CP dinner packages booked on the same day, but I now think that way is better. Everyone has a fair shot.

I guess I will have a better idea on what I can get on the 6th when I can book my 90+10.

 

[tiggerbell]

I would think this would be the way to go, if you wanted a TS meal on Saturday night. Get the lastest ADR, then mosey to see the lights, ending up outside the gates around 9:30ish. (Please note, I quite often have wacky ideas; also note that just because I say it, doesn't mean that's what we'll be doing--Vice Queen is going away and no decisions are final without a majority vote.)

The only way we're getting a MAJORITY vote in a Party of 2 is if we are voting by weight!



And then I win!!!

 

[jeanigor]

Ahemm . . . aren't you supposed to be working???

What I need to work on is currently being restored by our IT guy, and I have done everything that is stored locally on my computer, so yes I should be. Am I able to? Not yet. Is it 7 o'clock yet?

 

[jeanigor]

The only way we're getting a MAJORITY vote in a Party of 2 is if we are voting by weight!



And then I win!!!

Well your head is so inflated it is nearly the size of Don's......(a good half ton or so......)

 

[shellyminnie]

What I need to work on is currently being restored by our IT guy, and I have done everything that is stored locally on my computer, so yes I should be. Am I able to? Not yet. Is it 7 o'clock yet?

Just checking . . I know you're trying your hardest!!

 

[kimisabella]

I'm not sure how it will be this year, but after the official park closing last year the Osborne Lights were still on for quite some time. DH & I had dinner at the Brown Derby around 7:00 and afterwards we had time to wonder the Streets of America before heading over to the Toy Story party. Even with meeting up outside the park after closing - I think you'll still have some veiwing time if you decide to have dinner at the Studios.

That's a good idea as well

I think even if there is a gap I will just stick with saturday evening to see osbourne lights. maybe I will leave Hollywood studios earlier go over to boardwalk or epcot for a bit and then get a cab back to hs in order to save time with all the traveling. I think that saturday is a good time for osbourne lights considering fantasmic is 6:30pm maybe alot of the crowds will go that way as oppose to where the obsbourne lights are that evening...heres to hoping!

Hi Lauren
I am sooo confused at this point - if it was just the four of us I wouldn't care so much. Since my parents are coming, I want to make the best, most time efficient plans as possible.

 

[Minnie Lor]

Okay, who is up for chat tonight? I'm not sure that I'll make it because of a meeting that I'm chairing tonight. So if anyone gets the opportuntity to chat with John tonight, maybe you could work on finding out the timing for Sat. night event.

 

[georgemoe]

For last years TSM event DHS closed at 8:00pm and the event began at 9:30pm. This was not bad planning on the part of the podcast team. The gap in time was because event services needs that time to be able to set everything up for the event. They needed to set up tons of tables and chairs for us guests, the food tables etc. They could not do this with the park still open and guests walking through that space, riding TSM etc. Plus keep in mind that guests can get in line for TSM all the way up until park closing. It could possible take an hour or more for those guests to make it through the line and ride. So the event probably won't start until 9:30pm.

Good point. Interesting info. That may change my plans a bit. I was planning on seeing Osborne Lights that night but definitely don't want to hang around for an hour and half. May stay at Epcot with some friends before taking a boat over to DHS.

Thanks for that info Kim, I think that changes my plans a little. I too was planning to have an early dinner in DHS then see Osbourne lights and hang out until park closing and go over to the party. What you are saying makes total sense - it's a good thing I don't make my adr's until next week, I have so many things to think about!!

I too wasn't sure what we were doing Saturday before the party. I was planning to do Fantasmic at DHS but I'm not interested in a long wait outside the gates. Since MK is open late we may just stay there, take in Wishes at 8PM, then slowly head over to DHS. (Taking along some Casey's corndog nuggets for the journey!)

 

[Launchpad11B]

I too wasn't sure what we were doing Saturday before the party. I was planning to do Fantasmic at DHS but I'm not interested in a long wait outside the gates. Since MK is open late we may just stay there, take in Wishes at 8PM, then slowly head over to DHS. (Taking along some Casey's corndog nuggets for the journey!)

Saturday evening is undecided for us as well George.

 

[georgemoe]

Saturday evening is undecided for us as well George.

What little hair I have left is turning gray(er) with this planning. Saturday early evening will be the only time we have in MK at night. AK is definately going to get the short end of this trip.