Disney Channel Games 2008???

[mahipp]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0823150/

Wikipedia doesn't have a location but does have a lot of other details...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Channel_Games_2006#Disney_Channel_Games_2006

Does anyone know where the first DCG,DCG 2006,was taped?I am assuming it was probably in California at a Studio Lot and closed to the public,but I have been unable to find the answer and am very curious.Thanks.

 

[goofymania101]

all of your stories are soo cool!


can someone please PM me with a copy of their letters they are writing to disney... i will add some of the same info from yours into mine so the same ideas get across.

if the fanfest happens, i think i am gonna make a cool autograph book with like their picture in the corner or something!

 

[Rachel0423]

Who else did you see in the Parks besides Cole and Dylan Sprouse?Last year I only ran into a few of the DC Stars once in a Park,but this year it seemed like they were EVERYWHERE! It was so much fun to see them out in the Parks having a good time at WDW just like we do.

On Sunday, before the games started, I ran into Mitchel Musso and Jason Dolley outside Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. It was a blast! First "sighting" of the week...

 

[MAndrascik]

We ran into Dylan Sprouse on Mt. Everest Saturday before the concert and then Selena Gomes Sunday morning at BOMA. Ahhhhhhh, good times....

 

[mahipp]

with DC international stars?

I wonder if they filmed it during the week of the DC Games...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KtltczObXY0

 

[goofymania101]

sooo cool!

i would love running into them at the park!

 

[lxh11]

DITTO! The reason I was not the least bit disappointed with DCG 2007 or DCG 2008 is because I went into each event with reasonable expectations based on the information Disney had given me.For example,Disney told me the view of the outfield would be obstructed this year,so I expected that situation and went as far as possible down the left field and fight field lines where I could basically see as much as I could last year.The video feed to the big screens was operational by Tuesday which provided another avenue for viewing the outfield.I also knew what the participation of JB Nation would mean BEFORE I arrived and just made the best of that situation.The bottom line for me has always been that I am an invited spectator at a Television taping and have not been PROMISED autographs,time with Stars,etc,etc.IMHO,Disney has done a GREAT job of trying to explain what the tapings are like and to lower expectations to a reasonable level.DCG are FREE and expectations are not "pumped up" by Disney,so as long as they are open to the public,I will attend and be very happy that I am ALLOWED to attend! Again,JMHO!

Nicely said WEDWDW, the key to your enjoyment of the Games, was as you mentioned above is that you were not promised autographs or time and you understood that it was a television taping. I hope you return next year

Adding a day for a Fan Fest would mean an additional day the talent are away from home, during an already packed schedule to create a television show, and fulfill contractual obligations to their record companies, media outlets etc.

 

[MMLong3996]

When and where were they handed out? I was there for HOURS upon HOURS and never saw any free posters. I'm bummed!

Did everyone who went to the DCG 2008 Concert get one of the free DCG 2008 posters?They are exactly the same as last year except last year's had reproductions of the Star's autographs in the area where the team name is listed this year.I think that it is so nice of Disney to produce these posters.

 

[Osjah&Landon'sMom]

When and where were they handed out? I was there for HOURS upon HOURS and never saw any free posters. I'm bummed!

At the end of the concert when everyone was walking out....

 

[MMLong3996]

We must have walked right passed them!!

At the end of the concert when everyone was walking out....

 

[Osjah&Landon'sMom]

Nicely said WEDWDW, the key to your enjoyment of the Games, was as you mentioned above is that you were not promised autographs or time and you understood that it was a television taping. I hope you return next year

Adding a day for a Fan Fest would mean an additional day the talent are away from home, during an already packed schedule to create a television show, and fulfill contractual obligations to their record companies, media outlets etc.

...and I think that was the general feeling of most who attended. I only know of one who was sadly disappointed and that had to do with physical and emotional limitations... for the most part everyone I saw or spoke to (after that first day) was so happy to have gone and so happy to have participated.

One of the ideas I was interested in submitting for the possible fanfest was to have an hour before and or after each day with limited people say 100 per day or something (like they do at concerts) - again as a charity fundraiser - but rather than dedicating a whole day splitting it up through the week... just thought and just possibilities but so many options...

lx who would you suggest we write to with thoughts? I have several e-mails and snail mails but if you know of someone in particular... feel free to share that with us

 

[FanofDisneyChannel]

Did any one just see the disney 365 Commercial at WWOS with Mikie

 

[FanofDisneyChannel]

Did anyone have a problem with Tina The security Guard at Disneys WWOS She Made me empty my pockets which disney security is not soposto do and she was very rude every day i went and the other security Guards were very nice so tina was just very rude was she rude to anyone anyone else or just me

 

[mahipp]

Does this mean we're invited back?

Thank you for all you've shared with us LXH - I really think that the DC Games week was one of the "funnest" weeks of my life!

Nicely said WEDWDW, the key to your enjoyment of the Games, was as you mentioned above is that you were not promised autographs or time and you understood that it was a television taping. I hope you return next year

Adding a day for a Fan Fest would mean an additional day the talent are away from home, during an already packed schedule to create a television show, and fulfill contractual obligations to their record companies, media outlets etc.

 

[joeCool:)]

...One of the ideas I was interested in submitting for the possible fanfest was to have an hour before and or after each day with limited people say 100 per day or something (like they do at concerts) - again as a charity fundraiser - but rather than dedicating a whole day splitting it up through the week... just thought and just possibilities but so many options...

Hi - I'm from NH and new to the boards; well, new to posting but have been reading for a couple of months now. Haven't really had anything to share before as this whole DCG experience was new to us this year. We have learned alot from what you've all shared... THANK YOU, you're all so sweet! My DDs (12 & 14) have enjoyed hearing your stories/experiences '08 as well. We had our trip planned then learned that the taping of the games was the same week and somehow managed to find your boards for more info on exactly what to expect. I have to say, it was our BEST trip to WDW yet... awesome weather, but mostly because of the opportunity to see and meet all the awesome disney channel stars. While my DD(12) was pretty shy and wanted no part of autograph seeking, DD(14) was THRILLED and is still on HIGH about the whole experience. She had the time of her life, and was not one of the screaming/pushy teens (i've heard described on these boards, and witnessed a bit of) but she was lucky enough to get 17 autographs! Funny thing, when I suggested she buy herself a Disney autograph book at one of the parks on Sunday when we arrived, she said after purchasing, "I hope this wasn't a waste of my $""!! LOL We were at WWOS the first day (Monday), and it was a long morning, but thrilling watching the stars come off the bus (from a distance) and wave over to us as they walked the field. We understood ahead of time not to expect too much and therefore not be disappointed if the stars couldn't actually "come over". After like 5 hours it seemed she would get only 4 international stars, "Arwin" (from suite life), and Chris Massey (whom were both in the upper back section for a moment). But it was a FUN day! DD in HEAVEN just to be in the same place as the Jonas Brothers... and wave to them as they passed by to get their lunch. We assumed they were filming and busy with scheduled stuff. And, ironically, the bruise she got below her ribs from being pushed into the fence she got when Arwin came over to sign autographs (and she wasn't able to even get his at that moment)! lol I have to add that the teens near her were so nice... helping her get autographs by passing her book over when she couldn't quite squeeze to the front at one point. And, I happened to be standing near a mother of a younger girl (maybe 5 or 6 years old) who didn't seem all that interested herself, well, the mother pushes her DD up front passing her to one of the teens saying "get her up front, hold her, she can't get in there"... well, this I have to say, I found quite rude... Was she standing there at the fence for like 4-5 hours like the other kids? NOPE, just pushed her way down at the last moment and expected to be first. I wonder if maybe she was a poster talking about the "rude teens"? Anyways, we returned on Tuesday afternoon and it was a totally different story. There were many stars walking close by and signing and talking with the fans. Cole Sprouse was sweet and Dylan too, very animated and playful and down to earth, teased my daughter about her mini-Sharpie marker and told her that he might keep it. And Jason Dolly so nice, Cheetah Girls high-energy but nice and signing for the kids, and Mitchell Musso went out of his way, and Jason Earles. As well as the Wizards kids (Selena, David), wow... and OMG... JB... all three at once walked up to the fence (with their bodyguard of course, lol, he seemed to never leave their sides)... there was a mad crush of kids at the fence then, understandably, (well, they are pretty cute and such nice boys)... and I said a prayer, something like "please, please let her get just one JB autograph"... well, she peeled herself out of the crush after they passed by and I asked her "did you get any?"... and she says (all emotional) "I got ALL 3!!"" I thought she was going to pass out (I nearly did in excitement for her!) and she bursts into tears. Then she says she thinks she threw up in her mouth (lol)... thank goodness she didn't on JB, that would have been one unexpected fan reaction! It was so much fun watching DD take it all in... seeing and meeting the stars she watches every day on DC. I was 'verklempt'. The only thing that would have made it better, i think, was if we were allowed to take photos. Not of the games, but of meeting the stars. It would have been a nice keepsake. It was great to be able to go to the motorcar parade at DHS and take pictures of that, and because of what you shared on this board was the only reason we even knew about it happening. I asked at the info building the morning we entered DHS about it, as it wasn't posted anywhere, and they confirmed it and looked surprised that we knew. lol Funny, the Sprouse twins were also scheduled to be there, as I asked a DC person we were standing next to who was in the parade, as DD wanted to be sure JB were there as rumored, and she showed me her list of the DC stars on which they were listed. Anyways... didn't mean to ramble on, know this is turning out to be an extremely long post... but I wanted to let you know that I loved your idea of a fan fest, until the talk turned to annual pass holders and such. My family considered it a privilege to be able to watch the taping of the games this year, and it was especially nice to have the opportunity to meet and get autographs of some of the stars as a momento of the day. I'm sure you mean well by thinking that it could be a money maker for charity, but this, in my opinion, would limit the time spent by the stars with all their fans. Did you mean you would want the whole taping of the games to only be open to FL residents, or passholders as a perk? Please don't take this the wrong way, but because you are lucky enough to have the advantage of proximity to Disney, as families like mine can only travel there occasionally, should not determine who can enjoy the games or try to get an autograph. We are all fans. Kids from every state. And it would be equally disappointing if we were able to go to the games only to find out the autographs were limited to a lucky chosen few. I think it would be a difficult situation for the stars too, not to be able to come over randomly and visit with ALL the kids. I cannot picture them thinking "sorry, can't sign anything for you as you aren't wearing a bracelet or such". Your idea is a good one, basically- to have an easier, more organized way for the kids to actually meet the stars (autographs/pics included) without all the chasing and standing around for hours on end... but please don't request something that would exclude so many fans. Thanks for your time in reading this. We look forward to DCG'09 and sharing things we've now experienced with next years newbies!


p.s. special thanks to SarahV17 and her JB insight and wonderful sense of humor.

 

[WEDWDW]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0823150/

Wikipedia doesn't have a location but does have a lot of other details...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Channel_Games_2006#Disney_Channel_Games_2006

Thanks!

 

[WEDWDW]

Nicely said WEDWDW, the key to your enjoyment of the Games, was as you mentioned above is that you were not promised autographs or time and you understood that it was a television taping. I hope you return next year

Adding a day for a Fan Fest would mean an additional day the talent are away from home, during an already packed schedule to create a television show, and fulfill contractual obligations to their record companies, media outlets etc.

Hi lxh11!Thanks for the kind words.I just wanted to thank you again for all of your help prior to DCG 2008,especially the information concerning the DHS DC Motorcade.It was very nice of you to take the time to help us! I really appreciate it.Please pass along my thanks to anyone involved with DCG 2008.It was a first-class,wonderful,amazing experience. I hope you will join us again when planning begins for DCG 2009. The Disney Channel Games were "GREAT IN '08" and The Disney Channel Games will be "FINE IN '09"!

 

[WEDWDW]

Hi - I'm from NH and new to the boards; well, new to posting but have been reading for a couple of months now. Haven't really had anything to share before as this whole DCG experience was new to us this year. We have learned alot from what you've all shared... THANK YOU, you're all so sweet! My DDs (12 & 14) have enjoyed hearing your stories/experiences '08 as well. We had our trip planned then learned that the taping of the games was the same week and somehow managed to find your boards for more info on exactly what to expect. I have to say, it was our BEST trip to WDW yet... awesome weather, but mostly because of the opportunity to see and meet all the awesome disney channel stars. While my DD(12) was pretty shy and wanted no part of autograph seeking, DD(14) was THRILLED and is still on HIGH about the whole experience. She had the time of her life, and was not one of the screaming/pushy teens (i've heard described on these boards, and witnessed a bit of) but she was lucky enough to get 17 autographs! Funny thing, when I suggested she buy herself a Disney autograph book at one of the parks on Sunday when we arrived, she said after purchasing, "I hope this wasn't a waste of my $""!! LOL We were at WWOS the first day (Monday), and it was a long morning, but thrilling watching the stars come off the bus (from a distance) and wave over to us as they walked the field. We understood ahead of time not to expect too much and therefore not be disappointed if the stars couldn't actually "come over". After like 5 hours it seemed she would get only 4 international stars, "Arwin" (from suite life), and Chris Massey (whom were both in the upper back section for a moment). But it was a FUN day! DD in HEAVEN just to be in the same place as the Jonas Brothers... and wave to them as they passed by to get their lunch. We assumed they were filming and busy with scheduled stuff. And, ironically, the bruise she got below her ribs from being pushed into the fence she got when Arwin came over to sign autographs (and she wasn't able to even get his at that moment)! lol I have to add that the teens near her were so nice... helping her get autographs by passing her book over when she couldn't quite squeeze to the front at one point. And, I happened to be standing near a mother of a younger girl (maybe 5 or 6 years old) who didn't seem all that interested herself, well, the mother pushes her DD up front passing her to one of the teens saying "get her up front, hold her, she can't get in there"... well, this I have to say, I found quite rude... Was she standing there at the fence for like 4-5 hours like the other kids? NOPE, just pushed her way down at the last moment and expected to be first. I wonder if maybe she was a poster talking about the "rude teens"? Anyways, we returned on Tuesday afternoon and it was a totally different story. There were many stars walking close by and signing and talking with the fans. Cole Sprouse was sweet and Dylan too, very animated and playful and down to earth, teased my daughter about her mini-Sharpie marker and told her that he might keep it. And Jason Dolly so nice, Cheetah Girls high-energy but nice and signing for the kids, and Mitchell Musso went out of his way, and Jason Earles. As well as the Wizards kids (Selena, David), wow... and OMG... JB... all three at once walked up to the fence (with their bodyguard of course, lol, he seemed to never leave their sides)... there was a mad crush of kids at the fence then, understandably, (well, they are pretty cute and such nice boys)... and I said a prayer, something like "please, please let her get just one JB autograph"... well, she peeled herself out of the crush after they passed by and I asked her "did you get any?"... and she says (all emotional) "I got ALL 3!!"" I thought she was going to pass out (I nearly did in excitement for her!) and she bursts into tears. Then she says she thinks she threw up in her mouth (lol)... thank goodness she didn't on JB, that would have been one unexpected fan reaction! It was so much fun watching DD take it all in... seeing and meeting the stars she watches every day on DC. I was 'verklempt'. The only thing that would have made it better, i think, was if we were allowed to take photos. Not of the games, but of meeting the stars. It would have been a nice keepsake. It was great to be able to go to the motorcar parade at DHS and take pictures of that, and because of what you shared on this board was the only reason we even knew about it happening. I asked at the info building the morning we entered DHS about it, as it wasn't posted anywhere, and they confirmed it and looked surprised that we knew. lol Funny, the Sprouse twins were also scheduled to be there, as I asked a DC person we were standing next to who was in the parade, as DD wanted to be sure JB were there as rumored, and she showed me her list of the DC stars on which they were listed. Anyways... didn't mean to ramble on, know this is turning out to be an extremely long post... but I wanted to let you know that I loved your idea of a fan fest, until the talk turned to annual pass holders and such. My family considered it a privilege to be able to watch the taping of the games this year, and it was especially nice to have the opportunity to meet and get autographs of some of the stars as a momento of the day. I'm sure you mean well by thinking that it could be a money maker for charity, but this, in my opinion, would limit the time spent by the stars with all their fans. Did you mean you would want the whole taping of the games to only be open to FL residents, or passholders as a perk? Please don't take this the wrong way, but because you are lucky enough to have the advantage of proximity to Disney, as families like mine can only travel there occasionally, should not determine who can enjoy the games or try to get an autograph. We are all fans. Kids from every state. And it would be equally disappointing if we were able to go to the games only to find out the autographs were limited to a lucky chosen few. I think it would be a difficult situation for the stars too, not to be able to come over randomly and visit with ALL the kids. I cannot picture them thinking "sorry, can't sign anything for you as you aren't wearing a bracelet or such". Your idea is a good one, basically- to have an easier, more organized way for the kids to actually meet the stars (autographs/pics included) without all the chasing and standing around for hours on end... but please don't request something that would exclude so many fans. Thanks for your time in reading this. We look forward to DCG'09 and sharing things we've now experienced with next years newbies!


p.s. special thanks to SarahV17 and her JB insight and wonderful sense of humor.

To quote SarahV17:"HOLY GUACAMOLE! THAT WAS LONG!"!JUST KIDDING-that was a GREAT post!I was SO hoping that all of our "first-timers" would have a great time this year as I did last year during my first time at DCG and it sounds like you did.Disney Channel Games ROCK!

 

[WEDWDW]

For anyone who may not be aware,Chelsea has a bunch-and I do mean A BUNCH-of DCG 2008 pictures at chelseastaub.com. There are a lot of pictures of the International Stars which was really nice to see.There is also a great picture of her and her Minutemen Co-Star Jason Dolley at the DCG 2008 All-Star Party. I think if you will take the time to view these pictures,it will bring back a flood of memories and quite possibly a tear or two.

 

[mmb123]

Don't know if this was posted yet but the games premiere July 27 and end on August 30.