Official Niagara Dis meet thread, sign up if you wish to attend

[maryann4086]

Just bumping up to see if anyone else is interested!!

 

[Snowwark]

Good idea Maryann4068, there are a lot of Ontario Dis'ers that we haven't heard from yet.

Come on everyone, it'll be fun!

 

[maryann4086]

Bumping once again. Niagara2, did you find out anything about the amount of space at the RFC?

 

[Niagara2]

Finally made it over to Rainforest tonight. We walked over after work and they are still doing major construction around the outside but the inside is finished and very nice. The staff if still in training mode -- slow but friendly. We ordered appitizer and it came just after our mealwas served. We refused it at that point and they took it off bill. It was quiet tonight but they are opened very low key at this point,
I saw the semi-private area in back. It can fit up to 40 or so people very easily. It is part of the restaurant but far back cornor in a cove like area - it would be perfect for us to enjoy the atmosphere and have an area to talk.
I have a copy of the group menu and for over 15 people can be a good savings. Appietizer, entree (choice of 3), desset with unlimited soft drinks or coffee with taxes of 7 percent and 7 percent GST plus the gratuity included and be done for about $35 Can per person. I tried to figure off menu and it is more than 35 dollars before taxes of 15 percent and the grat. To do a group menu I would have to collect dollars up front, get an exact count, arrive as a group etc. We might be better off to have me make a ressie. I will do the work but need input. Everyone can email me reservationsand credit card numbers etc. Let me know. I will need to put a tenative hold on the space so I need to know an estimate number of people. What time? Maybe arrive 11:30 AM?
The menu is typical rainforest and the Pastalava was very good. The signature dessert is a volcan o - have to try it. The adult prices were better than Orlando but the kids the same and they charge for a rainforst cheap plastic cup. Now they tell me no sarfari club. We will have to try againl.
Looking forward for input on what to do next.

 

[Snowwark]

Niagara2, thank you for the time and effort you've taken checking out the new RFC for us. The semi-private area you mention would be great.

When we had our April meet at the RFC at Yorkdale, we had approx. 20 people. We were able to have separate bills, (couples, families, etc.), which worked out well, because some people only wanted a salad and a drink. I checked ahead of time to make sure this would be possible. If we can do that at the Niagara RFC, it might be better price wise, especially for those who don't want a full meal. What do you think?

 

[maryann4086]

I agree, many times our family will split a meal etc. and the cost of an arranged meal might be a bit much.However, It would be great if you could go ahead and reserve that area for July 29 at approx 11:00 am. We will try to get the total number of people 10 days or so before the day. We will look into the idea of seperate bills, hopefully, this willnot be a problem. I really appreciate all the extra time you took to help us. Can't wait to meet you. Maryann

 

[Baboo]

I agree that the private area sounds great, and that I would rather order off of the menu. Since I rarely order both an appetiser and an entree, and we usually share a dessert, it makes more sense for us. Thanks for all of your work Niagara2.

 

[DSNY FN]

Hi just confirming for the meet there will bi Lisa and myself and our 2 girls. Is there any confirmation on hotels or anything yet we want to head up on the sat and stay through Sun so our kids can go to Marineland.
Darren & Lisa

 

[Niagara2]

I will reserve the back cove area for the DIS meet for July 29th with separate checks....thanks guys, this really is alot easier and takes alot of time and pressure away from me on planning so we can just enjoy the time together! FYI, the construction around the Rainforest is a Conference Centre for the Sheraton Hotels, but will also include a "Disney" style dark ride with a Dinosaur theme. It will have fire, and heat, and bumps, and thrills. It seems to be like the Dinosaur ride in AK at WDW when explained but not sure. It will have a 10-15 dollar CAN admission for one ride!!!. This whole cornor is owned by the same people. The Rainforest, Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe, the Hershey Store and science area, Two Sheraton Hotels, the dark ride, shopping, conference centre and they rent their land to Casino Niagara. Yes, they are friends and I laugh and always tell them I knew you when!!! inkbounc

 

[LindaBignell]

Dear Maryann4086, Niagara2, and everyone else:

Please forgive me for not responding sooner. For some reason, all your emails were sent to DH's Market area, and not my email area. Since I have no interest in the markets or any money of my own to invest, I never even thought to look in there. Since Danny is the computer wiz, I have asked him to correct this situation. I have no idea if he will be able to correct this, so, from here on out, I will check this market site, as well as my usuall email site to keep up to date on the Niagara meet etc.
We will be there!!!!!
As I said on some other boards, I am going to try for a romantic weekend getaway.
So you can count on two.

Sorry for the delay in answering all your emails,
Linda in Brampton. (oh yeah, Danny too.)

 

[maryann4086]

Thanks Linda, in the next little while I think we'll start asking for a total number of guests. If every shows up, we should have a wonderful time. If anyone else is interested, let me know.

 

[Taryn]

Okay...

I made a ressie at the Hilton and we will be there! Yay... this is going to be fun!

Please count us in... Taryn and J.

Two adults... kinda... well, most of the time...

*smiles*

We are going to stick around a few days and see the sites... I am looking so forward to seeing you all!

 

[Niagara2]

I booked back cove for 30. should I go to 40?

 

[maryann4086]

I guess we should ask for a rough number of those who are planning to go, so we know how big a space we need. I'll start
maryann 4086 -4 guests-me, DH, DD13 and DD 11
Please start replying with your estimated numbers, thank you

 

[Niagara2]

Four of us too - DH - myself, DS 6 and DS 7.

 

[Scottwdw]

It'll be myself, my wife and 2 daughters (aged 12 and 16).

 

[cdntowdw]

Ruth from Welland will be able to make it. (just myself)

 

[Baboo]

four of us-DH, DS (13) and DD(10) and myself.

 

[Snowwark]

Two here, DH and myself. Looking forward to it!

 

[maryann4086]

maryann4086-4 guests Taryn-2
Snowark-2 SandraC-4
Niagara2-4 Linda Bignell-2 Scottwdw-4 DSNY Fan-4
cdntowdw-1
Baboo-4

Total so far is 31, however, we need confirmations from those who expressed an interest, so Cathy Canada, nativetxn etc,. if you are still wishing to attend, please let us know, so we can give the Rainforest an estimated number. I know things can change between now and then, so don't worry if you have to change your mind. Hope we have a great turnout. This should be so much fun.