Well we're finally home from the 7:00 event. The Garden City Hotel is quite beautiful. We registered and were given a new pair of mouse ears with the Doorway to Dreams Logo for each person in our party. It was me, DH and DD5. Then we took DD over to the kids club and got her all settled. Then we went in to the main room where the presentation would take place. We were told that the presentation would be an hour and then the dance party would be downstairs for the 2nd hour. When we took our seats, there was a little trio up on stage playing jazzy versions of all the classic Disney songs. They sounded so good, I wish I had a cd of it. We took our seats. On each seat was a bag. Inside was a leather folder with a pad and pen inside and also the BLT points chart and some other info. We also were given a card to fill out for a drawing, although we were not told right away what the prize would be. We filled those out and turned them back in right away. Then the presentation began with none other than DEE VEE CEE. It was actually her and even though in the past I've found her to be a bit irritating, I must say she was very funny. Then two
DVC guides, Joan and Dave took over and they talked about BLT, VGC, Hawaii, new attractions being developed for
Disneyland, and also for Hong Kong Disneyland. They also talked about RCI exchanges,
Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and of course, the new Doorway to dreams opening on October 17. There was a little more of a show to it than just talking, and it was very entertaining, although at the end it started getting a little long. Then they finally talked about the incentives available for tonight only if you added on at BLT or VGC and last but not least , they did the drawing, which turned out to be for a 7 night RCI exchange. One lucky winner was chosen. They also handed out great little Disney Vacation Club light-up keychains to everyone. When it was finally over, it was 8:20 already!
Then we went across the hall to get DD from the kids club and went downstairs. The party seemed a little crazy at first. Pluto and Mickey were out for meet and greets and lines were forming for both of them, as well as a long line for a dessert buffet. I stood in line with DD for Pluto and Mickey and DH got in line to get us some desserts.
The DJ was playing and the room was beautifully decorated with Mickey icons everywhere. There were crazy lights on the dance floor and fun music. Pluto was the first to come out onto the dance floor. He danced with many of the kids and then the DJ got them to do a Conga line and Pluto wound up being right behind my DD, who was having the time of her life. Mickey never came onto the dance floor, but Goofy did and also danced for a long time with all the kids. Minnie came out and first took Mickeys place for meet and greets but then came onto the dance floor as well. All the kids seemed to be having a great time, and the nice thing was, there weren't too many kids so they all got their turn with the characters. I got some great pictures and videos of DD dancing with Pluto, Goofy and Minnie. Make sure you have you're cameras ready! The dance party actually lasted until about 9:40, when the DJ played the last song. DD had such a great time, and we loved getting a litlle of that feeling of being surrounded by Disney. We had a long ride home, coming back to Connecticut in the pouring rain tonight (which is why I'm so late with this report), but overall we were very happy that we went.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you.
Can't wait to hear reports and maybe see some pictures of the event.
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