Nice insider holiday gift

[Grifdog22]

Yesterday's mail brought a nice Holiday Card for insiders from ABD, with two movie tickets tucked into the pocket of the flyer to see the new Disney movie Moana.

Unfortunately for us, this has proven to be a very popular movie here, with most showings sold out for the weekend, and into early next week.

We have the Alamo Drafthouse theatre here, if you have not experienced one, it is the way to see movies. One of the nicer things Texas has brought to us. You have large reserved seats (no more line waiting) a strict no talking or texting rule, tables in front of you, very good food delivered to you with amazing unlimited popcorn refills (they do this for you during the movie - you miss nothing) and of course about 30 beers, full bar and wine selections available. The twins have already claimed the tickets.

It was a nice, and appreciated gift.

 

[scottmel]

Funny thing we were leaving to the movies to see this movie and the mail truck pulled up. DD waiting to hear from colleges so asked to wait to get the mail and the tickets were in the mail along with a college acceptance letter with an awesome merit amount. Woo hoo! Very nice ticket surprise and perfect timing! We got two envelopes with 2 tickets in them. Wonder if b/c we did two ABD trips?

 

[tink1970]

Thanks for this! We skipped checking the mail yesterday and lo and behold we had 2 sets (I guess one for this year's adventure and one for next). Guess we'll be seeing a movie today!

 

[sayhello]

I got tix, also! I thought it was going to be an ad for the sale they have going on for European ABDs. It was a pleasant surprise to have it be Moana tickets!

I'm doing a children's theater production of "A Christmas Carol" Next weekend, so seeing the movie will have to wait until after that!

Sayhello

 

[Bobo912]

Funny thing we were leaving to the movies to see this movie and the mail truck pulled up. DD waiting to hear from colleges so asked to wait to get the mail and the tickets were in the mail along with a college acceptance letter with an awesome merit amount. Woo hoo! Very nice ticket surprise and perfect timing! We got two envelopes with 2 tickets in them. Wonder if b/c we did two ABD trips?

The last time they sent movie tickets I got two envelopes, as well. And when they sent the African Cats video I got two of those. Since then I've gotten one gift each time they sent one. When you get two it's because somebody made a mistake.

 

[aggiedog]

We haven't even been on an ABD yet, and we got two sets. Not going to complain!

 

[Miss SD]

I'll be taking my seventh ABD next year, and I haven't received one set of tickets yet, let alone two.

 

[Rapunzellover]

I never get these gifts.

 

[sayhello]

I'll be taking my seventh ABD next year, and I haven't received one set of tickets yet, let alone two.

They often send them out in waves. I frequently receive mine days after other folks. In this case, I got mine on Friday.

I never get these gifts.

Are you in Canada? If not, contact ABD about it!

Sayhello

 

[Rapunzellover]

sayhello- I'm in California. And I have repeatedly contacted ABD. I was told last time that not everyone gets these gifts.

 

[Bobo912]

sayhello- I'm in California. And I have repeatedly contacted ABD. I was told last time that not everyone gets these gifts.

That sounds like somebody is just making excuses to me. Not everybody gets them because the company Disney hires to handle this does a bad job. We've seen evidence of that ever since they started the insiders program. If a repeat guest like you doesn't get the gifts, what could possibly be the reason for that other than somebody screwed up?

 

[Rapunzellover]

I agree, Bobo. It's just excuses. But in three years and 5 trips, I have not gotten any gifts. At all.

 

[carpenta]

We received the tickets Friday. We used them on Saturday. Loved the gift.......the movie not so much.

 

[Judyat]

I do remember signing up with Insiders to get these gifts years ago. I don't think it's automatic just because you have done the ABD trips. We have done 2 but I think this was a separate sign up. Always fun and a nice surprise to get these gifts.

 

[sayhello]

sayhello- I'm in California. And I have repeatedly contacted ABD. I was told last time that not everyone gets these gifts.

That sounds ridiculous. (ABD, not you!) How could that possibly be the answer??

Sayhello

 

[McPackers]

I agree, Bobo. It's just excuses. But in three years and 5 trips, I have not gotten any gifts. At all.

I been on 3 ABD and have 2 more booked and I did not receive tickets. In fact, it is hit or miss if I receive the Insiders gift.

 

[calypso726]

I'll be taking my seventh ABD next year, and I haven't received one set of tickets yet, let alone two.

We are doing our 8th next month. We've always received the gifts in the past but haven't had this year's come in yet. Looking forward to it though!

 

[Miss SD]

You win, lol.

Please post if you do receive the tickets. We've also received all of the previous gifts.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

I'll be doing my 6th ABD this summer and we didn't receive any tickets. I called and they said they requested that I be sent tickets and that they are trying to figure out why I'm not receiving the gifts when I am on "the list" to receive them!

 

[AquamarineSteph]

Just throwing in my two cents here. We have taken multiple ABD tours. We only received one set of tickets. That's all we need, but for those who are wondering if tickets are based on number of tours taken it doesn't seem to affect what we have received in the past.