DISApalooza 2013 - Official Information Thread

[ShesAPirate]

But I also know the Team will work something out for those who need it; as best they can.

Yeah, I don't think they would've asked about transportation if they didn't have some ideas in mind.

 

[TLPM]

Yes - all children are the same price.

Disney is actually charging Dreams Unlimited Travel the same price for everyone, regardless of age.

We just couldn't, in good conscience, charge the same for children under 12 as we would for an adult. We decided to charge less for kids even though we would be losing money.

Regardless if someone is 8 months or 80 years old Disney is charging us the same amount.

As one who is bringing two children, I really do appreciate this!

 

[Donald_Quackers]

I'll be joining for Disapalooza!


I'll be staying at okw.

 

[Treft Family]

This will be our first event. Staying at Kidani. Can't wait!

 

[Philliesfan56]

We just finished watching Dis Unplugged and thought this looked like it would be fun. We really enjoy the show and thought it would be neat to meet the cast and all you fellow Disboarders. We will be staying at Old Key West and Wilderness Lodge from 12/5 to 12/13. We love Christmastime at Disney and we will be celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary while were there. Then it will be back to Pennsylvania and the real snow.

2009: Caribbean Beach Resort
2011: All Star Sports and Port Orleans Riverside

 

[AndyPok1]

I really need to sign up for this.

 

[mitch111]

Signed up and ready to go.
This is our first meet with the DIS.
Not sure where we are staying yet.
But we have 3 trips planned.
Sept 13 for 3 days wife and I
Sept 22 for 6 days with the whole Family...
Oct 25 for 3 days wife and I
and now Dec 5 for 3 days.

Marla & Mitch
South Florida

 

[connie1042]

Am I the only one staying at CBR. Will not have a car, so hope more from CBR are going. Does not seem like a lot of people are signing up yet. The list has less than 20. Wouldn't that be cool. It says only me on the sign up sheet, but there is 2 of us. mdvlprof, if you could add the name Paulette to the list with me, that would be great. Thanks. Connie

 

[ShesAPirate]

Am I the only one staying at CBR. Will not have a car, so hope more from CBR are going. Does not seem like a lot of people are signing up yet. The list has less than 20. Wouldn't that be cool. It says only me on the sign up sheet, but there is 2 of us. mdvlprof, if you could add the name Paulette to the list with me, that would be great. Thanks. Connie

I'm sure a whole lot of people have signed up who haven't posted. I would be surprised if it was a small crowd.

I am also +1 -- bringing my mom along (Nancy). This will be her first time staying on property, and only the second time she's ever been to Disney at all (the first time was a day trip to MK in 1986). So excited for her to see everything!

 

[tink576]

I'm not on the list... Lora (and Linda) I think we are at sports, but I'm not positive, don't have the papers on me. Also bringing 2 friends. Hope to see some of the folks we met on Podcast cruise 4 last year

 

[SDTeaGirl]

ok we are going to be there in Dec at those dates- I have never heard of this- can some one tell me more please. I must be clueless on this! I need the 401 or 101 learning

 

[jcb]

ok we are going to be there in Dec at those dates- I have never heard of this- can some one tell me more please. I must be clueless on this! I need the 401 or 101 learning

Unlimited rides on Toy Story Mania ("TSM"). I missed 2009 but in 2008, that meant continually riding TSM until my arm just couldn't take it any more (I'm taking a mentholated elbow sleeve this time). There are also a lot of very nice folks to talk to, some pretty cool food ("rocket fuel") and Disney/Pixar characters. The time goes by incredibly fast.

 

[SDTeaGirl]

Unlimited rides on Toy Story Mania ("TSM"). I missed 2009 but in 2008, that meant continually riding TSM until my arm just couldn't take it any more (I'm taking a mentholated elbow sleeve this time). There are also a lot of very nice folks to talk to, some pretty cool food ("rocket fuel") and Disney/Pixar characters. The time goes by incredibly fast.

Do you know which characters? Example of how many of them. I just want to see if it will work for us to do it. Thanks

 

[SDTeaGirl]

Also do you have to have a park admission for that also or is this kind of like a hard ticket- like example MVMCP

 

[ShesAPirate]

Also do you have to have a park admission for that also or is this kind of like a hard ticket- like example MVMCP

All the details that have been provided to us so far are in the first post on this thread

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48641272&postcount=1

 

[jcb]

Do you know which characters? Example of how many of them. I just want to see if it will work for us to do it. Thanks

I don't think there is a specific list of characters. John's post (first one in this thread) simply says: "Special appearance by some Disney/Pixar friends throughout the evening."

I thought John said park admission was included but I can't find that now.

As always, go with what John says, and do look at the first post for more specifics. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3124657

 

[tink576]

Quoted from confirmation paperwork

Please arrive at the entrance to Disney Studios approximately one hour prior to the event start. No park admission media is required to attend this event - just your party credentials. At that time you will be escorted in groups back to the party.

 

[tink576]

I believe they said park admission was not required as it will be completely after park closing.

 

[disneyworld1977]

This is pretty cool. Never heard of it. If it happens next year, might have to look into it.

 

[NancyIL]

This is pretty cool. Never heard of it. If it happens next year, might have to look into it.

DISapalooza has been an every-other-year event. Next year there will be a DIS Podcast cruise Nov. 30-Dec. 7, 2014: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3167727