~~~Here it is!~~~ Illuminations Dessert Party June 18th registration thread!

[MrShiny]

I just PM'ed my info to you Penny

 

[MrShiny]

Penny
we are getting interested in doing the GG Safari Dinner at AK (By the way how much does that cost?).

“Safari Celebration Dinner” – You’ll gather in the exotic African coastal city of Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for high adventure on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Your group will journey through the park’s authentic jungles and across the sweeping, baobab-studded savannah as you spot giraffes, elephants and other wild African creatures. The experience continues at Harambe’s Tusker House Restaurant for an African-inspired dinner, Disney character appearances, “up-close” animal experiences and live entertainment. Ages 10 and older, $59.99; ages 3-9, $19.99.

 

[westjones]

“Safari Celebration Dinner” – You’ll gather in the exotic African coastal city of Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for high adventure on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Your group will journey through the park’s authentic jungles and across the sweeping, baobab-studded savannah as you spot giraffes, elephants and other wild African creatures. The experience continues at Harambe’s Tusker House Restaurant for an African-inspired dinner, Disney character appearances, “up-close” animal experiences and live entertainment. Ages 10 and older, $59.99; ages 3-9, $19.99.

This does require park admission also.
DJ

 

[heidica]

“Safari Celebration Dinner” – You’ll gather in the exotic African coastal city of Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for high adventure on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Your group will journey through the park’s authentic jungles and across the sweeping, baobab-studded savannah as you spot giraffes, elephants and other wild African creatures. The experience continues at Harambe’s Tusker House Restaurant for an African-inspired dinner, Disney character appearances, “up-close” animal experiences and live entertainment. Ages 10 and older, $59.99; ages 3-9, $19.99.

Thanks.

 

[Penny12]

Thanks to everyone who's sent me their details - I now have more than enough to give this another crack...what I'll do is obviously book the minimum, then depending on how painful it is I'll try and work my way down the list and register as many of you as I can, but I'll keep you posted on how that goes afterwards.

Hopefully then, all you have to do is call up to book the actual events you want which, fingers crossed, will be a bit easier!

 

[Tiffany]

Thanks to everyone who's sent me their details - I now have more than enough to give this another crack...what I'll do is obviously book the minimum, then depending on how painful it is I'll try and work my way down the list and register as many of you as I can, but I'll keep you posted on how that goes afterwards.

Hopefully then, all you have to do is call up to book the actual events you want which, fingers crossed, will be a bit easier!

Good luck Penny. We definetly have to buy you a drink when we are down there.

 

[MrShiny]

Penny - do you need any help making phone calls? Also, I PM'ed some stuff to you - is that OK or should I copy it into e-mail?

 

[westjones]

Penny,
Were you able to get us registered this weekend as a Grand Gatherings? Also, have you decided how to handle the money for the Epcot Illuminations Buffet? When and how do you want to settle our cost for this event?

We are at 58 days! It is getting closer! I am starting to get excited now, it doesn't sound that far away anymore! I can't wait to see Soarin' at Epcot and the new Cinderella show at MK!

Thanks, Penny!
DJ

 

[Penny12]

Hey guys!

Sorry I've not been around this last week...unfortunately my job revolves around deadlines which means every few weeks I get tied up with work and can mean I don't have a lot of DIS time

I'm back now though and so expect to see an email from me later today - seriously though, thanks all for your patience - I know it can be a little irritating wanting to know stuff and the person with the answers isn't around to ask!

If it's any consolation, I've still not even had time to book my own flight yet...and it's not like I have the option to drive

 

[Tiffany]

Hey guys!

Sorry I've not been around this last week...unfortunately my job revolves around deadlines which means every few weeks I get tied up with work and can mean I don't have a lot of DIS time

I'm back now though and so expect to see an email from me later today - seriously though, thanks all for your patience - I know it can be a little irritating wanting to know stuff and the person with the answers isn't around to ask!

If it's any consolation, I've still not even had time to book my own flight yet...and it's not like I have the option to drive

Thanks for all of your work on this Penny. I look forward to your next update email and cannot wait to meet you in June. Thanks again.

 

[westjones]

Penny,
I just called MS to add myself to the GG number.

They said that we need:

1. The first and last name of the Lead planner (and you said that someone other than you has volunteered to do that, we don't have a last name for that person).

2. The name of the gathering. I guess each gathering has a 'name'.


She also said that it is not usually done where someone 'adds' themselves to a GG number, that is usually set up by the planner, BUT she could try to submit a form requesting I be added (but she wasn't sure that would happen since I am requesting it and not the lead planner). BUT to submit the form, I need the two pieces of information that I listed above.

Anyone else have any luck adding themselves? I was going through Member Services at Disney Vacation Club since we are staying on points.

DJ

 

[minijeanie]

assuming that illuminations is a GG...not sure..
please enlighten me

and Penny,

need to know how are we settling the financial end of things.
Are you going to be giving each person an update as to what they owe and are you shredding the checks sent for the AC event.

 

[RachelTori]

assuming that illuminations is a GG...not sure..
please enlighten me

and Penny,

need to know how are we settling the financial end of things.
Are you going to be giving each person an update as to what they owe and are you shredding the checks sent for the AC event.

I think the Illuminations thing is a private function that Penny set up weeks ago. The GG's would be the Safari, Wishes Cruise, and MK breakfast @ Tony's.

 

[westjones]

I think the Illuminations thing is a private function that Penny set up weeks ago. The GG's would be the Safari, Wishes Cruise, and MK breakfast @ Tony's.

I think this is true. I was thinking of doing the Wishes cruise on Monday night, BUT after talking to the DVC member services, I found out that there are no studios at OKW on Monday to switch my reservation to (the only resort that I have enough points to stay at this trip). So we will probably just go to Vero Beach as we planned.

If you are only doing the Illuminations Buffet (which now looks like that is all we will be doing), I don't think you need to be listed as a GG.

DJ

 

[RachelTori]

Oh, good grief!! I just found Penny's email from 4/21 in an obscure mailbox I didn't even know I had! (I never knew one email address could go several different places, but evidently Earthlink has a way!)

Thanks, Penny, for the GG #. Sorry you had such a hard time getting it set up.

My family of 3 is going to try for the AK Safari Dinner. Anyone else? (We should probably *post* our experiences with calling to book a GG! Would also be nice to know who else is booked for the same GG as you )

Laura

 

[Tiffany]

Oh, good grief!! I just found Penny's email from 4/21 in an obscure mailbox I didn't even know I had! (I never knew one email address could go several different places, but evidently Earthlink has a way!)

Thanks, Penny, for the GG #. Sorry you had such a hard time getting it set up.

My family of 3 is going to try for the AK Safari Dinner. Anyone else? (We should probably *post* our experiences with calling to book a GG! Would also be nice to know who else is booked for the same GG as you )

Laura

We will be trying for the Safari Dinner and the Wishes Cruise but it looks like I have to have Penny or my DU agent call since my room at the Swan is booked through DU.

 

[RachelTori]

You can send your DU TA an email with the GG # and what you want and it will be done!

Laura

 

[Tiffany]

You can send your DU TA an email with the GG # and what you want and it will be done!

Laura

I have sent a PM to Penny as I believe her email indicated that we could contact her or our DU agent with our DU confirm number. I was not sure if my DU agent would know what to do. I was not sure if Penny was DU agent herself.

 

[westjones]

Have you decided how you want us to settle our accounts for the Illuminations Dessert Buffet?

To everyone else: Have the rest of you had any luck registering as a Grand Gathering Member?

DJ

 

[RachelTori]

I haven't tried calling about the GG yet - figured I'd wait and do it during the week.

Anyone else tried yet?

Laura