Disney Channel Games 2008???

[mahipp]

puking in a garbage can at Championship Stadium!

I think it was the heat and the excitement. She perked up considerably when she saw her first DC star! LOL

BTW, there is a DC France star who is very HOT (according to my DDs). LOL

 

[JIMMAR]

Just spoke with a disney game rep..not to make anyone mad but listen up and understand then react please...you know me so please dont fire off...lol

People really did not understand that this is television being made, rather than a show for the public.

Last year was a learning experience - too many people leaked their photos and video on you tube, and therefore ruined the anticipation of actually watching the show. Because of that, cameras are not allowed.

Because the talent spent so much time signing autographs and taking photographs last year, production was held up, so once again the reason for the games (making a TV show) was interrupted.

of course these are tidbits of my conversation. keep your head up and go experience it because it has been different for so many people. It is like filming a movie. Timelines, scenes w/o sequence, and work.

I will not know until thursday. until then i will listen to all reviews good and bad, from my own decision and learn from them.

TELL THE disney game rep THEN THEY SHOULD HAVE HAD A FAN DAY AT ONE OF THE PARKS. BECAUSE THE STORY THE REP IS TELLING YOU IS JUST A WAY TO TRY TO FIX THE SCREW UP WITH THE DISNEY FANS EVEN THE NEWS PAPER IS GIVING IT BAD WORDS. TV OR NOT THE FANS COME 1ST. I DONOT THINK WALT DISNEY WOULD OF APPOVED WHAT WENT ON AT THE GAMES . THE WAY THEY COULD HAVE MADE EVERYONE HAPPY WAS TO HAVE A FAN DAY. REMBER THEY ARE STARS BECAUSE OF THE FANS AND ONLY THE FANS. SO WHAT STORY ARE THEY GOING TO SAY ABOUT TAKING WATER, CANDY, NUTS AND OTHER SNACKS AWAY FROM THE FANS IT
was interrupted TO THE MAKING OF THE TV SHOW AND IT COULD MAKE IT'S WAY ON TO UTUBE COME ON

 

[takemyhandtonight]

thanks!

 

[lakachatterbox90]

Anyone know the email address to contact disney channel games concert... people such as Rosemary?????

 

[mahipp]

all along we have been warned that this is a television production. The stars are there to do a job and if we get to interact - Bonus!

A fan day at one of the parks would have eliminated those of us who don't have Disney passes at the moment. I think it was great that Disney opened this up to the public.

If we complain, then we will lose any chance at doing it again.

TELL THE disney game rep THEN THEY SHOULD HAVE HAD A FAN DAY AT ONE OF THE PARKS. BECAUSE THE STORY THE REP IS TELLING YOU IS JUST A WAY TO TRY TO FIX THE SCREW UP WITH THE DISNEY FANS EVEN THE NEWS PAPER IS GIVING IT BAD WORDS. TV OR NOT THE FANS COME 1ST. I DONOT THINK WALT DISNEY WOULD OF APPOVED WHAT WENT ON AT THE GAMES . THE WAY THEY COULD HAVE MADE EVERYONE HAPPY WAS TO HAVE A FAN DAY. REMBER THEY ARE STARS BECAUSE OF THE FANS AND ONLY THE FANS. SO WHAT STORY ARE THEY GOING TO SAY ABOUT TAKING WATER, CANDY, NUTS AND OTHER SNACKS AWAY FROM THE FANS IT
was interrupted TO THE MAKING OF THE TV SHOW AND IT COULD MAKE IT'S WAY ON TO UTUBE COME ON

 

[cna2021]

Did most of the kids appear older? One of my children is only 5 and it seems like this might be a little too much for him.

 

[mahipp]

that the average age seemed older this year.

Did most of the kids appear older? One of my children is only 5 and it seems like this might be a little too much for him.

 

[BellaMommie]

puking in a garbage can at Championship Stadium!

I think it was the heat and the excitement. She perked up considerably when she saw her first DC star! LOL

BTW, there is a DC France star who is very HOT (according to my DDs). LOL

Hope your DD is feeling better, my little 9yo too was having butterflies in her stomach as we were driving there, she was soo excited!

 

[JIMMAR]

all along we have been warned that this is a television production. The stars are there to do a job and if we get to interact - Bonus!

A fan day at one of the parks would have eliminated those of us who don't have Disney passes at the moment. I think it was great that Disney opened this up to the public.

If we complain, then we will lose any chance at doing it again.

THEY COULD HAVE HAD A FAN DAY IN THE PARKS OR AT CHAPION STADIUM
IT WOULD HAVE MADE A LOT MORE FAN HAPPY

ALSO HERE IS THE NEWS PAPER REPORT ON THE GAMES THEY WERE NOT HAPPY WITH IT

What a difference a year makes. Filming of the Disney Channel Games began today at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex, and unfortunately, it was not as fan-friendly as last year.

That became apparent from the start when, during the bag search, we were informed that no food or drinks could be brought into the stadium. Obviously, the folks at Disney want visitors to spend money at the concession stand, but even the theme parks allow sippy cups and snacks! And food and drinks were allowed at last year's games.

Once inside, we were disappointed to see huge production tents side by side on the field. Between those and the stage set up for Saturday's concert, it was almost impossible to see the games. This was not unexpected; Disney Channel was clear in its promotional material that the games were not staged as a sporting event but as a working production. Really, though, would it have hurt to show on the large screens what was going on with the filming?

Cast members and Disney security officers also had a larger and more, shall we say, involved presence. They were serious about enforcing the no-cameras rule. So much so that I saw one guard confiscate a girl's camera and delete the images she had shot. I'm not sure what in the world was on there, because it seemed that very few of the American Disney Channel stars stopped for autographs. I'm told their European counterparts were more accommodating when the stadium first opened.

On the positive side, Champion Stadium was largely uncrowded. About the only time there seemed to be a stampede was when the Jonas Brothers were on the move. Tweens and teens screamed mercilessly and ran from gate to gate trying to get the boys to acknowledge them. I can only imagine what would have happened if Miley Cyrus had been there.

Despite it all, my kids still say they were glad we went. The Disney Channel Games are taping again Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. if you want to see the event for yourself. Tickets for Saturday's concert have already been distributed. A word of advice for anyone heading to Champion Stadium: lower your expectations from last year and enjoy the novelty of it, and you might not be disappointed. Oh, yeah, and don't even think about bringing cameras, umbrellas, food or drinks.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2008/04/disney-channel.html

 

[cna2021]

Probably wont take the ride up this year & live vicariously through the rest of you and your pics =) We will be at the concert & if they do the games again maybe we can try when my son is a little older.

that the average age seemed older this year.

 

[JIMMAR]

all along we have been warned that this is a television production. The stars are there to do a job and if we get to interact - Bonus!

A fan day at one of the parks would have eliminated those of us who don't have Disney passes at the moment. I think it was great that Disney opened this up to the public.

If we complain, then we will lose any chance at doing it again.

THERE WAS GO INTERACTION AT THE GAMES AT ALL THIS YEAR SO THERE WAS NO BONUS THIS YEAR. THEY DID EVERTHING TO STOP FAN FROM GET CLOSE TO THE STARS THEY BUILD A WALL AT THE TOP BY THE TENTS THEY DID EVRTHING TO KEEP THE FANS AWAY SO WHY SAY IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
THE GAMES THIS YEAR WERE VERY SAD FOR THE FANS WHO MAKE THEM THE STARS THEY ARE. SO YOU NEED TO COMPLAIN TO MAKE CHANCE YOU NEED TO SHOW THEM WERE THEY WENT WRONG WITH THE FANS.

 

[rmendoza187]

i want to thank everyone that has shared their experiences today! i really understand the frustration of the people that didn't have a good day, i've been through similar situations. and i also want to thank all the people that have lifted my spirits up with their stories and positivity!! I understand that everyone's experience will be diff. and that i shouldn't expect the best thing ever. but now i know that there is hope as long as I don't expect too much.

and i agree with manhipp. thats how i have been trying to view this whole thing. I am so tired from school and work and i am ready for something different in one of the places i call home! lol. but yeah whatever happens i am sure that i will be glad i was there instead of here worrying about finals tomorrow!

well hopefully soon I will be on again. but now i have to go pack and get ready for my loooooooooooooong day tomorrow!

and joed911, i know they warned it would be a tv production. but did the rep you spoke with say anything about maybe letting the stars interact more or any change whatsoever? thanks!

 

[rmendoza187]

oh oh and also, who from here is gonna be sporting their lime green on wed. for the parade, or on thursday?

 

[SarahV17]

I'll be wearing yellow, and if I can find anything lime green, I'll wear it.

I'm going shopping tomorrow.

See everyone on Thursday!

 

[DigitalBean05]

Do we have an official listing of the DC Teams yet? Somebody posted a list earlier, but only one team included 10 players. The rest included 9.

 

[nicolee]

We've never been, so don't have anything to compare to. Sadly, even as AP's I just found out about this yesterday. I guess it's waaay too late to get concert tix now (unless someone feels generous if they decide not to go, or has an extra ticket? pm me)?

I think my kids are happy that they even saw celebrities, so it worked out ok for us. My daughter sure would be thrilled with a concert though.

On our way up there today, listening to K92 they gave away a family 4 pack of tickets- so maybe they still have more giveaways tomorrow??
We usually listen to what else Radio Disney, but it was the pre-schoolers time so dad's pre-set station was the choice.

 

[mickey mouse lover]

Hi! I just want to thank all of you for all your wonderful advice. I'm a g-mother that has been reading all this advice for my g-children. We were able to get tickets, but can' t pick them up until Wednesday. The children are so looking forward to it. I do hope we get the seats that we are supposed to get, because I cannot stand that long. I am a little concerned about the heat. Anyway, thank you all so much. Good luck to you all.

 

[rmendoza187]

I'll be wearing yellow, and if I can find anything lime green, I'll wear it.

I'm going shopping tomorrow.

See everyone on Thursday!

ok cool! i'm gonna try to take something lime green like something for my hair or umbrella or something.

oh and i know you love kevin soo.. i know this girl and she told her story of dc games(which was great for her) and she got to meet kevin! and she got to hold on to his arm. lol. hopefully you will be as lucky!

ofcourse she also got autographs from thousands of other stars (including nick) and saw even more stars!

 

[ali78]

SO i've never been to the games before and i want to go tomorrow.
Do you need a ticket to get in to see the games? or just to get into the wide world of sports? and how do you meet the stars at this events? are they just walking around ?

 

[rmendoza187]

ok cool! i'm gonna try to take something lime green like something for my hair or umbrella or something.

oh and i know you love kevin soo.. i know this girl and she told her story of dc games(which was great for her) and she got to meet kevin! and she got to hold on to his arm. lol. hopefully you will be as lucky!

ofcourse she also got autographs from thousands of other stars (including nick) and saw even more stars!

wow now i talked to another girl and she got a HUG from kevin!!!!!!!