First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[chickie]

SHHHHH!!!!!
Don't let anyone hear you suggest POOL HOPPING

OHHHHHHH......

Oops! I didn't even think about that! We're DVC, so we are allowed to hop, but I forgot about everyone else! Oh, well...next idea!

 

[disneyholic family]

I spoke to my group contact at Disney and he has said that unless you have booked a wedding, conference or a group staying at WDW, group activities such as dessert parties are not available to be booked. They reserve the space for those who have booked the above mentioned events.

you mean the ones at epcot?
how about at the GF? we had a private party on the beach at the GF....
private dining at the GF was very accomodating...
but that was a few years ago...
has it changed?

 

[tmli]

I was referring to an in park special event.... I am guessing at the resort they will arrange what you want if you are staying at that resort. I believe each resort handles their own special "events", therefore doesn't necessarily have to go through groups.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

I spoke to my group contact at Disney and he has said that unless you have booked a wedding, conference or a group staying at WDW, group activities such as dessert parties are not available to be booked. They reserve the space for those who have booked the above mentioned events.

I had emailed the podcast a few months ago but it never made it on the show and I never got a response. I wanted to know if WE would all be considered a group since many of us would be staying at the Swan/Dolphin. Also, if we guests staying at the Swan/Dolphin were considered to be "on property" according to Disney as it relates to Grand Gatherings. I saw during the Epcot anniversary last year, there was an Illuminations Dessert Party that each person could RSVP to attend and pay a per person price - I don't see how we would be any different. So long as we had enough people to agree in advance to attend and pay up front, I can't see Disney turning our $$$ down.

 

[tmli]

My understanding is the group rate from Swan and Dolphin comes from those hotels, not Disney, therefore would not be a "disney group". I don't think it is a matter of them turning down our money, its them reserving these special events for groups, weddings etc as part of a much larger financial package and probably incentive to get groups to book at Disney.

Grand Gatherings is a seperate department from Groups, they have different types of events available. As a grand gathering last summer we did an illuminations dinner that included a dessert party....it was $59/person and we needed park admission. A Grand Gathering has a maximum number of rooms before it has to go to groups.

I am not trying to be a "negative nelly"!!! Just trying to shed some light on what may or may not be possible.

Of course it is Disney and often when asking the same question to 3 CM's you will get 3 very different answers......maybe someone else wants to call and ask!!

 

[winotracy]

Of course it is Disney and often when asking the same question to 3 CM's you will get 3 very different answers......maybe someone else wants to call and ask!!

You are so right about this Tracey!!

 

[robind]

Of course it is Disney and often when asking the same question to 3 CM's you will get 3 very different answers......maybe someone else wants to call and ask!!

That is so true, maybe it depends on which 'area' of disney you are working through.

I was planning a big trip last year and I wanted to plan a birthday party. I'm not sure which department I ended up speaking with as I was transfered a few times. However, the event planner I spoke with was very helpful. She sent me a ton of stuff that you could do for any party (not only for weddings).

You can go anywhere from having a private access to attractions - (the private safari was quoted at $2,500.00), to private dinner/dessert parties at multiple locations. Each venue has a cost for the venue itself - if I remember correctly the least expensive was $250. Then the cost of the food - I think the least expensive was the dessert buffet @ around $19 and up per person, with a minimum number of 20 people. We were all going to have hopper, length of stay passes so we weren't concerned about having to have park admission.

I almost did the illuminations dessert buffet, but then I found the illuminations international dinner w/ grand gatherings and we did that instead. We were on the dinning plan and that was 2 credits so it was too good a deal to pass up, since I would have been paying for the entire party myself.

My dream is to have a big blow out birthday party for myself one day and bring my extended family down. So I better start saving up

 

[robind]

Oops! I didn't even think about that! We're DVC, so we are allowed to hop, but I forgot about everyone else! Oh, well...next idea!

I just love the threads were everyone has HUGE arguments over pool hopping - they crack me up. My opinion on this topic is.......

GET A LIFE PEOPLE !!!!!

I'm also DVC, so I could pool hop if I wanted to, but I don't even go to my own hotel pool, I'm not about to 'travel' to another resort to go to the pool.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Grand Gatherings is a seperate department from Groups, they have different types of events available. As a grand gathering last summer we did an illuminations dinner that included a dessert party....it was $59/person and we needed park admission. A Grand Gathering has a maximum number of rooms before it has to go to groups.

Sorry - I am famous for this - I have several thoughts that really don't have anything to do with one another and then lump them together without explaining. My thought process was this...if the Dolphin is considered a Disney hotel as it relates to Grand Gatherings, then those of us interested might be able to get together to do some of the events like the Magical Fireworks Voyage or the Safari Celebration Dinner.
I don't mind to call Disney to find out if we can actually book a dessert party if we are primarily staying at the Dolphin if I know there is an interest in it.

 

[winotracy]

Sorry - I am famous for this - I have several thoughts that really don't have anything to do with one another and then lump them together without explaining. My thought process was this...if the Dolphin is considered a Disney hotel as it relates to Grand Gatherings, then those of us interested might be able to get together to do some of the events like the Magical Fireworks Voyage or the Safari Celebration Dinner.
I don't mind to call Disney to find out if we can actually book a dessert party if we are primarily staying at the Dolphin if I know there is an interest in it.

I don't believe the Dolphin is considered a Disney resort as it relates to Grand Gatherings so this will not work.

 

[chickie]

I just love the threads were everyone has HUGE arguments over pool hopping - they crack me up. My opinion on this topic is.......

GET A LIFE PEOPLE !!!!!

I'm also DVC, so I could pool hop if I wanted to, but I don't even go to my own hotel pool, I'm not about to 'travel' to another resort to go to the pool.

I never said YOU have to swim; that is for those of us with kids!!!

 

[robind]

I never said YOU have to swim; that is for those of us with kids!!!

OH, no, no, no, I was just making an off the cuff, general, comment about people complaining about pool hopping.

I personally think the meeting at the poly to watch the fireworks would be fun.

My cousins and I were staying there two years ago around mothers day and the kids had already had their baths and in their PJ's and we went out to the beach and watched the electrical water parade and the fireworks. It was a great time and I'd say there were only about 10 people out on the beach. It was very cool.

 

[ClaraBug]

Instead of pool hopping.....

we can pool crawl.....the poly has a poolside bar, don't they? We can get one (or a couple ) of those pineapple drinks and have a good time. They we crawl back on the monorail and catch the buses back to dolphin!

 

[scarlett873]

Gosh...we will be a bunch of drunks on this trip...lol

Maybe if we keep Mindy drunk enough, she'll never realize that she's dancing to Dancing Queen!

I asked DH last night if it was time for our cruise yet. He laughed and said no...so I asked him if we could take a cruise before our cruise...you know...to help get us in the mood for it...he said no... spoil sport

 

[MenashaCorp]

Gosh...we will be a bunch of drunks on this trip...lol

Maybe if we keep Mindy drunk enough, she'll never realize that she's dancing to Dancing Queen!

I asked DH last night if it was time for our cruise yet. He laughed and said no...so I asked him if we could take a cruise before our cruise...you know...to help get us in the mood for it...he said no... spoil sport

I'm not gonna be drinking that much. Hard to operate Blackmail-Cam without a steady hand...

 

[chickie]

OH, no, no, no, I was just making an off the cuff, general, comment about people complaining about pool hopping.

I personally think the meeting at the poly to watch the fireworks would be fun.

My cousins and I were staying there two years ago around mothers day and the kids had already had their baths and in their PJ's and we went out to the beach and watched the electrical water parade and the fireworks. It was a great time and I'd say there were only about 10 people out on the beach. It was very cool.

Sorry, Robind,
I kinda took offense to that when I should have known that's not what you meant.
I just was having a really bad day there.

Seriously, though, it might be a good place to meet up, because it is really quiet, but the beach might be a little dark to see and meet everyone after the fireworks are over.

 

[kab407]

I'm not gonna be drinking that much. Hard to operate Blackmail-Cam without a steady hand...

Great another thing I need to add into the trip budget!

So I am guessing cash in the form of unmarked, non-sequential small bills will be acceptable?

 

[scarlett873]

I'm not gonna be drinking that much. Hard to operate Blackmail-Cam without a steady hand...

Oh dear...

 

[MenashaCorp]

Great another thing I need to add into the trip budget!

So I am guessing cash in the form of unmarked, non-sequential small bills will be acceptable?

As I recall, Kathy, you always had plenty of "ones" for your little Towel Monkey anyway...

But I'll accept multiple forms of payment; Pin/pens, lanyards, DL trips, cash, keesses on the leeps..

 

[kab407]

As I recall, Kathy, you always had plenty of "ones" for your little Towel Monkey anyway...

But I'll accept multiple forms of payment; Pin/pens, lanyards, DL trips, cash, keesses on the leeps..

Thanks J-Kim I needed a laugh!

Be careful with what you wish for.......