DISmeet at D23 Expo! - Meet dates in 1st Post

[tinkcollector]

I like it! Maybe we could make some more room to put our DIS screen name on it somewhere?

I'm thinking the ears would be a perfect place for our screen names.

 

[franandaj]

I'm thinking the ears would be a perfect place for our screen names.

I just saved it and used Microsoft Paint to put my screen name in the left ear and at 24 point font in bold, it worked perfectly. Now I just have to upload it to Costco and Print it.

 

[Peepster]

Hey, if we're around on Thursday night, would you mind if we stopped at the meet? We're hitting the parks on Thursday but may be back at the hotel by then.

After all these months of "planning" it sure would be great to meet all you experts in person! We owe you!

With gratitude,
Auntie Peep (and Mary)

 

[franandaj]

Hey, if we're around on Thursday night, would you mind if we stopped at the meet? We're hitting the parks on Thursday but may be back at the hotel by then.

After all these months of "planning" it sure would be great to meet all you experts in person! We owe you!

With gratitude,
Auntie Peep (and Mary)

Of course you're welcome! The more the merrier! I'm looking forward to meeting you two as well!

 

[fenrir58]

Hi! I will be at the convention with my guy. Would like to make it to the Thursday meet but that is our park day and we are staying on Disney property so I don't know if I'd make it to Hilton(first time there so I don't know the area to well). However, I will be wearing my LGMH, so if you see a crazy short girl looking like a chicken with her head cut off with a LGMH on a Space Ghost Coast to Coast bracelet, it's me!

 

[franandaj]

Hi! I will be at the convention with my guy. Would like to make it to the Thursday meet but that is our park day and we are staying on Disney property so I don't know if I'd make it to Hilton(first time there so I don't know the area to well). However, I will be wearing my LGMH, so if you see a crazy short girl looking like a chicken with her head cut off with a LGMH on a Space Ghost Coast to Coast bracelet, it's me!

Just FYI, here is a map of the area. If you are staying on Disney Property and planning on walking or taking the shuttle, you can see from this map that the Hilton is closer to parts of the Convention Center than the Arena where some of the presentations are taking place. It's a five minute walk tops to the convention center from the Starbucks in the lobby so if you are just a few minutes early, you might drop in and see if anyone is hanging around just in case.

 

[fenrir58]

Just FYI, here is a map of the area. If you are staying on Disney Property and planning on walking or taking the shuttle, you can see from this map that the Hilton is closer to parts of the Convention Center than the Arena where some of the presentations are taking place. It's a five minute walk tops to the convention center from the Starbucks in the lobby so if you are just a few minutes early, you might drop in and see if anyone is hanging around just in case.

Thanks! I was actually planning on arriving super early, so Starbucks would probably be a good idea... hmmm

 

[funatdisney]

Just got back from a two day trip at Disneyland for my DD(16) birthday. So I'm catching up on all my threads (those I follow and manage). I can make the Friday morning meet up.

Had an awesome surprise when I checked in at the VGC for the studio I booked. They upgraded me to a two bedroom! Since only three of us were going to to DL, I called DH about the upgrade and he and DD(13) were able to join us. Had a great time. Look forward to meeting everyone.

 

[DoOverDreams]

I would love to join a meet, but the schedule looks so packed not sure what we'll be doing when!

DH and I are arriving on Sunday. Staying at the DL Hotel for the first few days then moving over to the Marriott on Thursday.

I hope we have a chance to stop by and see everyone!

 

[HydroGuy]

OK, I have a couple questions.

1. Is the Starbucks at the Hilton the morning DIS meet location?

2. What time? Did you say 7AM?

3. Are you Fran or AJ or both?

Just FYI, here is a map of the area. If you are staying on Disney Property and planning on walking or taking the shuttle, you can see from this map that the Hilton is closer to parts of the Convention Center than the Arena where some of the presentations are taking place. It's a five minute walk tops to the convention center from the Starbucks in the lobby so if you are just a few minutes early, you might drop in and see if anyone is hanging around just in case.

 

[franandaj]

Just got back from a two day trip at Disneyland for my DD(16) birthday. So I'm catching up on all my threads (those I follow and manage). I can make the Friday morning meet up.

Had an awesome surprise when I checked in at the VGC for the studio I booked. They upgraded me to a two bedroom! Since only three of us were going to to DL, I called DH about the upgrade and he and DD(13) were able to join us. Had a great time. Look forward to meeting everyone.

I read about your upgrade on the VGC thread!

Hopefully I can wake up early enough for the morning meet!

I would love to join a meet, but the schedule looks so packed not sure what we'll be doing when!

DH and I are arriving on Sunday. Staying at the DL Hotel for the first few days then moving over to the Marriott on Thursday.

I hope we have a chance to stop by and see everyone!

I've been waiting on the full schedule to see if there are any down times at all during the Expo, so far the only meets are scheduled before it starts.

OK, I have a couple questions.

1. Is the Starbucks at the Hilton the morning DIS meet location?

2. What time? Did you say 7AM?

3. Are you Fran or AJ or both?

Starbucks is the morning location, for now I said an hour before the opening because they haven't said when the Convention center opens, but I think the first presentations start at 9 or 9:30AM. I'd say between 7-8AM, but I'm pretty morning challenged myself!

I am the AJ part, Fran is my partner, who most likely will NOT make an AM meet!

Supposedly the full schedule has been released, but I'm not at home with my computer, so I've been accessing the DIS via smartphone. If nothing else everything should be clear after Thursday at 3PM when I check in for the Premier early shopping, and we get our packets!

 

[tinkcollector]

If my memory serves me right, I believe someone said Stage 23 hold 750 people. Do we know how many Stage 28 holds?

 

[SuzanneSLO]

If my memory serves me right, I believe someone said Stage 23 hold 750 people. Do we know how many Stage 28 holds?

I think Jeffrey the Disney Geek said Stage 28 (second floor) will hold 500. -- Suzanne

 

[franandaj]

Finally a schedule we can all understand:

I didn't find anything on the Expo facebook page except the same maps you can get from the mobile app. What I was referring to was this..which i will use since I can't find a grid layout anywhere else.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...C0xQXE2dFhEZUtBejFIZERyamgtMWc&hl=en_US#gid=0

 

[MyMuse]

I'm printing out the info, since my mind is so boggled by everything I have to remember!

I'm hoping for Meg and I to do some meets; we will hash out our schedule on the plane! LOL!

We leave tomorrow for some visiting in the parks first, then hop over to Hilton for the D23 Expo.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

If my memory serves me right, I believe someone said Stage 23 hold 750 people. Do we know how many Stage 28 holds?

Stage 23 on the second floor held 750, the capacity was supposed to increase with the move to the third floor.

 

[lulubelle]

Hello Everyone
I haven't checked in for a long time but just wanted to say that DD24 (Brianne) and I plan on being there Thursday night at the Hilton for the meet. We are attending the Expo with a group of 8 women (we are in three rooms at the Candy Cane Inn) and they are enjoying the parks on Thurs. The two of us being locals can go into the parks anytime and don't want to miss an opportunity to meet up with fellow Disney fans and visit with you all. So, I hope to see you all then!

And thanks to Alison for keeping the thread going.

I suspect we will be spending a lot of time waiting in lines. **Sigh**

 

[lulubelle]

Oh - and can we buy a cocktail in the lounge at the Hilton? Or should be bring our own? Or is that frowned upon? We can bring bottled water if that is more appropriate. Just don't want to break any rules, but a drink would be nice.

 

[franandaj]

Oh - and can we buy a cocktail in the lounge at the Hilton? Or should be bring our own? Or is that frowned upon? We can bring bottled water if that is more appropriate. Just don't want to break any rules, but a drink would be nice.

That's awesome that you will make it! I've been looking forward to meeting you for a while since we met on the VGC Owners and lovers thread. I think they would prefer that you buy the cocktails, but if you have supplements, perhaps they wouldn't notice.

I will probably be solo as my partner is shy and also prefers her books and computers to socializing. I'm normally the one who "works the room" while she holds down the fort when we go to events.

Looking forward to meeting everyone, sounds like we'll have a fun and lively crowd on Thursday!

 

[disneyfan21]

My son and I will be attending the expo..we will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express...will make the morning DIS meet at Starbucks!!