FINAL UPDATE 7/5-Singles Interested in Meet-Up at DIS 10th Anniv Event?

[Lisann]

Hi, everyone.

I'm just trying to get an idea of how many people would be interested in a singles meet-up during the July 22 - 26, 2016, DIS 10th Anniversary Event.

Maybe something like a night meet at one of the resort lounges or Disney Springs or Dole Whips and Fireworks on the Polynesian Beach.

If we have enough interest, we can add it to the itinerary for the weekend event. It might be fun. Currently, we are in a holding pattern until we get the green light to schedule our event so that it does not overlap with any of the official DIS Anniversary events.

Let me know by reply or private message if you would consider attending. Thanks!

Interested so far:
Lisann
Accident
TinkFan74
bamagoofy
Missymoe4
easyd
bamacmac
Greeny T
javaman
debsters41
Madhat1985
Malia78
Dani C
TammyAlphabet
kuzco-like


7/5/2016 UPDATE
Final decision is in! This event will be open to all instead of just to singles.

Fireworks and Dole Whips on the Beach at Polynesian

Enjoy fireworks on the beach at the Polynesian and get to know your fellow DIS'ers! Grab a Dole Whip, ice cream or drink and meet others who are here for the DIS 10th Anniversary Celebration. This event is open to all. Fireworks are scheduled* for 9 pm. A donation of any amount to GKTW will be welcomed. See you there!

Event Information:
Location: Poly Beach near the Luau and towards Grand Floridian
Date and Time: Friday, July 22nd, 8:30 pm (9 pm fireworks*)
Contact for more Info: Lisa Jacoby ("Lisann"), JacobyLisa@gmail.com

* If the fireworks time changes, I'll post the change on the DISUnplugged Event forum.*

6/24/16 UPDATE

I would like to get suggestions from all of you who are interested in the meet-up.

Other than the live taping, monorail hunt and credential pickups, we have no more itinerary information at this time. So...let's get a jump on things and we can keep or eliminate as we find out more on the itinerary.

I would like to know what you all would like to do for our meet-up. Reply with your suggestions and be specific (date, time, place, etc.). I'm trying to keep the locations out of the parks as some of us will not be going to the parks or won't have park hoppers.

I am suggesting...
1) Friday evening, Dole Whips on Polynesian Beach (or as close as we can get to the beach) to watch the Magic Kingdom Fireworks, which start at 9 pm. We can decide which beach later if we choose this option (GF side, main or TTC side). There is also the possibility of Saturday evening at 9 pm or Sunday at 10 pm, but Friday will be my first suggestion.

or...

2) Friday, Sat or Sun evening at Disney Springs. Friday and Saturday might be too crowded with locals, I would suggest Sunday, but we might have a conflict according to John Magi. I had originally thought Paradiso 37 because we could sit outside on the deck by the lake, but the team gave it a not-so-great review, but I have always heard it was good, so I don't know. I'm worried that Jock Lindsey's might be too popular and crowded. I have very little experience with Disney Springs.

or...

3) A resort lounge? At Wilderness Lodge? Contemporary?

4) Splitsville for some late night bowling and food?


In summary, this event should be very casual and friendly, just a get-to-know-ya gathering. And a donation to GKTW would be nice, too.

What do you think?

 

[pjweaver]

Can I bring my wife?

 

[KingLlama]

Can I bring my wife?

Better than SENDING your wife.

 

[Lisann]

Better than SENDING your wife.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I can be single for the night - it sounds fun.

 

[Lisann]

I can be single for the night - it sounds fun.

Okay you guys...

 

[Accident]

I'll come! I'm not picky on where, my only thought is springs is about to start opening a lot of new places and perhaps a new lounge will be available. A good way to meet other disers at a place nobody has been too yet.. also since we'll be spread out, I'd rather get from springs to a resort then resort to resort late at night.

 

[TinkFan74]

I am in if it is on the 24th or later.

 

[bamagoofy]

Count me in also.

 

[Missymoe4]

I'll be there beginning the 24th and later. I'll be with my family (parents/brother); although, I am single female.

 

[Lisann]

I'll come! I'm not picky on where, my only thought is springs is about to start opening a lot of new places and perhaps a new lounge will be available. A good way to meet other disers at a place nobody has been too yet.. also since we'll be spread out, I'd rather get from springs to a resort then resort to resort late at night.

good point.

 

[easyd]

I'm interested... I posted in the other thread... How about Victoria Falls lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Just a suggestion.

 

[Lisann]

I'm interested... I posted in the other thread... How about Victoria Falls lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Just a suggestion.

good suggestion. we'll keep hearing from others, and if we have enough interest, will pick a spot.

 

[pjweaver]

Disney Springs would be much easier to get to for anyone staying on property. Perhaps something after the podcast event.

 

[Missymoe4]

Disney Springs would be much easier to get to for anyone staying on property. Perhaps something after the podcast event.

thread drift...Great picture!!

 

[Madhat1985]

Count me in

 

[Lisann]

Okay, guys. Checking with John @ Dreams Unlimited Travel for some dates and times so we don't overlap any of the official events. Will let you know soon all the info so you can plan.

 

[Lisann]

Update: Sunday evening is not an option. The DIS currently has something in the works for that night.

Will keep you posted.

 

[Malia78]

Can add me to the list as a maybe...

 

[Lisann]

Can add me to the list as a maybe...

Will do.