Disney Channel Games 2008???

[mahipp]

If I pay $75 to $100 per person, I'd want more than just autographs and a picture with the star of my choice. I'd rather go ride rides for 12 hours for that amount of money. I get the charity aspect, but financially, I'm not in a position right now to donate that much to a charity. I'd give to my kids' schools first. $25 per person would be more do-able for me, but I don't know that I'd pay it. I think I just enjoyed the "thrill of the hunt" at WWoS. LOL If it's just handed to you, I don't know if it would be as much fun - at least for me. I remember back in the day of Beanie Babies - my husband (yes my husband!) was a BB collector. One of my neighbors had a connection at Hallmark and could often get the most coveted Beanies easily. It was always much more exciting to get a good find than to use the connections who got you the Beanie without the "hunt".

You totally do not get what I am talking about here... completely apart from the actual tapings and games, a FanFest... where people would make a donation to the charities involved in the games in some way to gain admittance... say there are 4 teams, 5 members per team.. you are talking about getting 20 autographs and pictures with those celebs... it would probably take a considerable amount of time to work that many people through there but it could be done in typical Disney organization... what I'm asking is what amount people are willing to pay for this experience... it has nothing to do with hanging out at WWOS for tapings etc...

and BTW what you described is exactly how it was last year and why it was SO much more organized...

 

[MMLong3996]

I guess for me, living here, it's different. I'd MUCH rather pay good money to spend a bit of time with the stars then be at a theme park...I can do that anytime. Being at an event like a Fan Fest would be a once-in-a-lifetime chance and I'd pay for that, no doubt.

I didn't go over for any of the games and really have no interest in it, especially after reading trip reports from this year. I'm not interested in chasing after people for autographs and would never walk up to them anyway. I'd much rather pay to be in their line and know 100% I'm meeting them for 60 seconds. LOL

If I pay $75 to $100 per person, I'd want more than just autographs and a picture with the star of my choice. I'd rather go ride rides for 12 hours for that amount of money. I get the charity aspect, but financially, I'm not in a position right now to donate that much to a charity. I'd give to my kids' schools first. $25 per person would be more do-able for me, but I don't know that I'd pay it. I think I just enjoyed the "thrill of the hunt" at WWoS. LOL If it's just handed to you, I don't know if it would be as much fun - at least for me. I remember back in the day of Beanie Babies - my husband (yes my husband!) was a BB collector. One of my neighbors had a connection at Hallmark and could often get the most coveted Beanies easily. It was always much more exciting to get a good find than to use the connections who got you the Beanie without the "hunt".

 

[WEDWDW]

Just a reminder-"Living the Dream" debuts tonight at 7:55 PM EST.

 

[WEDWDW]

Your welcome! They started to walk in at 7pm.

Thanks!I could have watched them walk in,walked to the Beach Club,caught a bus to Magic Kingdom and made it to Mickey's Pirate and Princess Party by 8:30.What was I thinking?LOLAfter the All-Star Party was over did they go to the United Kingdom patio for an IllumiNations Party?

 

[mahipp]

Actually, I just get tired of trying to go to work the next day after the theme parks! Plus, now that I have two kids in competitive dance, our days off are limited. So, we just don't go as often as we used to. We still always have at least one annual pass - Sea World right now. I think we'll get new Disney passes before Christmas and start making more time to go. Going to WWoS and the DC games made me realize how much I miss going to Disney regularly.

I guess for me, living here, it's different. I'd MUCH rather pay good money to spend a bit of time with the stars then be at a theme park...I can do that anytime. Being at an event like a Fan Fest would be a once-in-a-lifetime chance and I'd pay for that, no doubt.

I didn't go over for any of the games and really have no interest in it, especially after reading trip reports from this year. I'm not interested in chasing after people for autographs and would never walk up to them anyway. I'd much rather pay to be in their line and know 100% I'm meeting them for 60 seconds. LOL

 

[WEDWDW]

Could someone please tell me where in the World Showplace did the stars come? We were in Epcot, but didn't see any of them.

It IS confusing,but World ShowPLACE is a specific building in World ShowCASE.World ShowPlace is a building only used for special events.It is located betwen the Canada and United Kingdom pavilions.

 

[WEDWDW]

There's one of Alyson blowing up a balloon - most of her face is obstructed by the balloon. There's another where there's a partial side-view of her face.. There's a couple of Meaghan Martin who apparently was *at* the DC Games but didn't play in them.

Thanks!After June 20,I think we will be seeing PLENTY of pictures of Alyson and Meaghan,etc.,because this thing has HUGE written all over it! JB are arguably the biggest thing going now in the youth market and getting BIGGER all of the time and people like Alyson and Meaghan and Demi may not be as well known as JB NOW,but they are just as talented,so Camp Rock is not going to be just a "one trick pony",but it is filled with talented people!Meaghan was part of the Games in a non-playing role along with Cody Linley.

 

[mahipp]

expo of some sort about 12 years ago?

It IS confusing,but World ShowPLACE is a specific building in World ShowCASE.World ShowPlace is a building only used for special events.It is located betwen the Canada and United Kingdom pavilions.

 

[mahipp]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Celebration

We used to spend so much time at Disney back then...sigh...life was so much simpler. One kid, no dance, no full time job, our best friends also had passes...oh the memories.

expo of some sort about 12 years ago?

 

[WEDWDW]

expo of some sort about 12 years ago?

It opened on October1,1999 as Millenium Village,an attraction that was part of Epcot's celebration of the year 2000.

 

[mahipp]

LOL

It opened on October1,1999 as Millenium Village,an attraction that was part of Epcot's celebration of the year 2000.

 

[Osjah&Landon'sMom]

All I'm looking for right now is WOULD you go and if so HOW MUCh would you be willing to pay? I know that for me, it's worth the same if not more than any concert I have taken my kids to and I have spent some major bucks doing that in these last few years but the thrill of meeting and taking a pic and getting an autograph without being trampled by 50 screaming teens and tweens far outweighs that for them. We go to the parks a lot and we love it... they will always be there but the moments spent with Allyson and Demi will be forever frozen in their minds. That's what I'm after for them, those moments that aren't everyday and as much as we LOVE going to the parks, they don't even need a map anymore LOL

So... Would you go? What would you be willing to pay?

 

[goofymania101]

I personally LOVE the idea of the fanfest. I auctually wrote a letter to them, and plan on sending it this summer. Trust me, if you send it to the right person, THEY WILL READ IT! i sent something to meg crofton, and she read it!


i would be willing to spend whatever it costs to get to spend one-on-one time with the stars. maybe they could each be in seperate rooms like in toontown?! That way, it's not a table that you have to lean over, but you could auctually get a hug and stuff.
and i think 100 percent of the money should go to the team that their on's charity!
Can you send me a copy of the letter you are writing?
I will pass it on... and everyone can use it as an outline if they could like to write to disney!

 

[mmb123]

Thanks!I could have watched them walk in,walked to the Beach Club,caught a bus to Magic Kingdom and made it to Mickey's Pirate and Princess Party by 8:30.What was I thinking?LOLAfter the All-Star Party was over did they go to the United Kingdom patio for an IllumiNations Party?

LOL

No I don't think they watched IllumiNations because after the Jonas Brothers walked past I went and stood by the area were they watched it last year and they never came. So right before it started we left and we walked past the World Showplace and the gates were closed and there was a bunch of security standing outside, so I'm pretty sure they were still in there.

 

[mahipp]

at the party - so maybe they just stayed in there and boogied?

LOL

No I don't think they watched IllumiNations because after the Jonas Brothers walked past I went and stood by the area were they watched it last year and they never came. So right before it started we left and we walked past the World Showplace and the gates were closed and there was a bunch of security standing outside, so I'm pretty sure they were still in there.

 

[mmb123]

at the party - so maybe they just stayed in there and boogied?

Thats what I'm thinking. They also could have gone on rides after the party because there were Extra Magic Hours that night.

 

[goofymania101]

wait... so where exactally was the party>

 

[vafarmmom]

I like the idea of a fanfest, BUT I worry about the money aspect. It shouldn't be about who can afford to get one on one time. I am a single, disabled mom to a special needs child and money is tight. I am sure money would be a problem for some very dedicated fans, and just change the whole thing.


I liked the idea Mahipp had - set rules and enforce. No dropping your kids for the day, no crazy behavior, and follow the rules. Have a way for the fans to see some of the taping, and then some sort of organized meet and greet time. Maybe one day or a time slot where cameras can come in and time set for pics.

I don'y have any great ideas, but I am sure the folks here can come up with something!!

I know that my son and I had hoped to see some of the process, but mostly we just saw tents. I think he would have been ok if he could have seen the stars participating. But the only time he saw the stars was when they were autographing for other kids, so he wanted to as well.

 

[Osjah&Landon'sMom]

Well this same argument can be made though for concerts at $100 a ticket (which we just paid for Miley/Hannah a few months ago and many are now paying for Jonas... unfortunately not everyone can afford everything and there are times that I am one of those but more often than not this single mom figures out a way to get what my kids want ...

Vafarm I have not forgotten about you guys and am working on it... hang in there

 

[vafarmmom]

Osjah and Landon's mom - Thanks

I know what you mean - I do find a way to get ds where he wants to go - but I didn't fork over the money for the concerts - it didn't seem worth it to us at this stage in the game, we saved the money towards this last trip.

I definatley see your point, it just feels wrong to me to turn it into who can pay for it - but I imagine I would pay for it if that's what ds wants to do. I would worry about the attitude as well - you know if people are forking out $$$ to see the stars...

How do they handle the star wars weekend meet and greets?

I am still recovering from our last trip, it was too much for me to take on at this point, but it was benefiscial - I did learn that I can vacation in a way more relaxed mode and still have fun.

So to your question - would i go - most likely. What would I pay - well whatever I had to -