Just got this from Disney

[Raulandpinboy]

Due to the recent weather situation in Florida, we are delighted to update and assure our guests that this week’s Disney’s Pin Celebration, A Family Pin Gathering, hosted by Epcot® will proceed as originally planned this September 10-12, 2004.

We know that many guests have contacted us with questions about this week’s event, therefore we have prepared the following responses in hope they will address all of our guests’ concerns.

1. Due to the recent weather are there any changes to this week’s pin event?

No, we are proceeding as planned and look forward to our event guests arriving for the event this week.

2. What if I have certain issues that have arisen from the recent storm activity that would prevent me from attending this week’s event?

We understand that due to the recent storm activity, many of our guests are having to deal with unforeseen or unplanned situations. Therefore, we want to be sensitive to each and everyone of our guest’s individual needs. If you have a unique situation, we want to help. Please contact our Walt Disney Event Services Cast Members at 407-827-7600 and we will be happy to assist you.

3. I keep seeing damage from the storms on television. Has Walt Disney World sustained significant damage? Will everything still be open?

While we do have some cleanup efforts after the recent storms, all areas are currently open and ready for our guests.

4. I saw on the news that another storm is heading towards the United States, what about that storm?

Rest assured that our guests’ safety is our primary concern and we are monitoring all storm systems currently off our coastline. While no one can be certain what the weather will do, we will continue to aggressively monitor the situation and make proper decisions based on that information. At this time, the new storm is tracking a path that will not effect the Walt Disney World Resort. Please be sure to check back to our official Disney Pin Trading website, www.officialdisneypintrading.com , for any updated information.

 

[jajuan]

Thanks for posting this. Where will you all be in Epcot. We are not serious pin traders (my 4 children and I are obsessed with doing it...but only about 20 pins per trip and just for pins they want...nothing special). Is there a certain location in Epcot we can just stop by to say hi? Or is it going to be completely closed off for the event? Thanks so much. You all just seem like a very fun group of people.

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

The Family Pingathering will be held at Epcot's World Showplace, Friday through Sunday of this week. However, a pre-purchased ticket is required for most of the event. I believe on Sunday there is a "public time" for anyone to come in and participate.

 

[Dom13]

Come meet us at any of the Arizona Jeff/Mean Laureen mini-meets scheduled through out the weekend. Here is the schedule:

Thurs. 9/9 AK Dinosaur 12:00 Noon.
THurs. 9/9 MGM Pizza Planet 6:30pm
Fri. 9/10 Epcot - Mission Space 10:00am
Fri. 9/10 MK Train Station 2:00
Sat. 9/11 Epcot - The Land 12:00 Noon
Sat. 9/11 Epcot - Japan 3:00
Sat. 9/11 Pop Century 8:00 Pin Meet

Hope to see you there!!