Pictures from Chicago Lion King IMAX DIS meet

[Dan Murphy]

<embed src=http://www.dmurphydis.com/music/CircleOfLife-4.mid hidden=true autostart=TRUE height=0 width=0><b>After the Chicago pizza DIS pre-meet at Gino's East on Friday night, we all
again gathered around noon on Saturday to take in the great Disney re-release,
this time in IMAX, <i>The Lion King</i>.  It was a great day, a bit chilly,
typical January Chicago weather, and a good day for a movie and late lunch/early
dinner afterwards.  We were honored with DIS'ers from not only the Chicago
area, but also Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.  Hope we see more
at the next meet.  And hope I got all the names correct here.  Let's see how the day went.......</b> 
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<p><b>Here are several screen shots I took in the theater, just to give you a
bit of the mood for the day.  Not really good, for sure, but something to
look at, LOL.  TLK is one of Disney's best, IMO, classic. </b></p>
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<p><b>Mufasa</b></p>
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<p><b>Mufasa and Rafiki</b></p>
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<p><b>Rafiki getting ready for the christening.</b></p>
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<p><b>Simba ready to sneeze.</b></p>
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<p><b>And, presenting, the future king!!!</b></p>
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<p><b>Nala and Simba, in love.</b></p>
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<p><b>The circle completed, Simba, Rafiki, Nala and another, future king!!!</b></p>
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<p><b>As with last year's notice at Beauty and the Beast IMAX, that The Lion
King would be out this year, the IMAX for next year is Aladdin.  I am sure
we will again do a January Chicago IMAX DIS meet in '04</b></p>
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<p><b>As we did last year, we headed across the mall parking lot to Famous
Dave's, a great barbeque restaurant everyone seemed to like last year. 
Here is Jeff Fulcer's DW, Gael, talking to DD, Brittany (in pink), KimRaye's DD,
Kelly (hidden by Brit).  In background is Doctor P, Kejoda, December99's
DD, Brittany, KimRaye, December99, and on right, NancyIL.  We took over two
rooms completely, and a bit of more of a third room, a nice turnout, about 40
total.</b></p>
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<p><b>Knowing I missed Kelly above, I shifted a bit for a much better shot of
this two DIS kids who are growing up together at DIS meets.  Two
sweethearts.</b></p>
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<p><b>KimRaye's DH and Kelly's dad, Marty.  He enjoys these meets more than
it looks here (I know he does), but the forlorn look was too much to pass
up.  Always great to see you, Marty!!</b></p>
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<p><b>Smee (Corinne), looking over some DIS-Con photos.  To her left is DS,
Dan (great name there, buddy) and across is DH, Doug.</b></p>
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<p><b>Kejoda brought her whole gang along, all the way from Minnesota. 
Here are her three boys, Danny, in blue, John in yellow and Kevin, with
hat.  Looks like a classroom, LOL.</b></p>
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<p><b>A closer shot from above of Doctor P (Mike), Kejoda (Beccy), Beccy's DH,
Tim, Brittany, KimRaye (Kim) and December99 (Chris).  Looks like I missed a
good joke.</b></p>
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<p><b>And giving the folks with the backs from the previous shot, Mike and
Beccy.  Brit making sure I don't get her, but I guess I did, LOL.</b></p>
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<p><b>NamcyIL (Nancy), talking with Corinne about her pictures from
DIS-Con.  BTW, they were great!!!!!  Thanks for bringing them, Nancy.</b></p>
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<p><b>JFulcer (Jeff), in from Wisconsin, waiting for a now standard of DIS
meets, the restroom exit shot.  Not sure who he got.</b></p>
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<p><b>RobinB (Robin) gets her DD, Celia, ready for a picture after I stopped by
for a shoot.  Robin came in for the meet from Wisconsin also.  Guess I
was a bit quick.  DonnaW prays I do not come after her next.</b></p>
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<p><b>Ahhh, let's do that one over.  That's better,  Mom Robin and DD,
Celia.  Donna smiles with approval at the cool mom and DD.</b></p>
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<p><b>Across the aisle is Robin's DH, Dave (hands on table), PatrickIL (Patrick)
and DopeyGirl (Tricia).  Great smiles all!!!!</b></p>
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<p><b>Sorry, Donna, had to come back, LOL.  Donna and DH, Mark.  A
couple of Chicago DIS meet stalwarts.</b></p>
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<p><b>And here is Bunchkin (Nicole), DD, Lauren, and aspiring College Program
CM, and sister of Nicole, Nancy.  She promised she would be registering on
the DIS soon, as she is a lurker.  Hey Nancy, get registered ands say
hello.</b></p>
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<p><b>Nicole's DS, Hunter, about 6 months old, and already a veteran DIS meeter.</b></p>
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<p><b>First time DIS meet for DIS'er Mskani (Kani) and DD, Mikaela.  It was
so nice meeting Kani, a long time Chicago DIS'er.  Finally, the first of
many.  You should have seen those neat hair deals (help me Kani, LOL) that
Mikaela had.  </b></p>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/DSCN7991.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>And Kani's DH, Eric and DS, Cameron.  Eric, if I read him right, will
also be a DIS meet regular now.  And Cameron can dance, well!!  He
beat me in arm wrestling also.</b></p>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/DSCN7993.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Shep (Todd) and Believe (Amanda), in from Kentucky, were sight-seeing
Chicago during the day but stopped by to share dinner with us.  There two
DD's, Mandy, reading the menu, and Cassie, wondering what her mom is looking
at.  As I asked everyone to look, they all looked, AWAY!!!!  It was
great to meet them.</b></p>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/DSCN7994.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Ahhh, now they are looking a bit better.</b></p>
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<p><b>Brisully (Brian) the main organizer of this year's IMAX meet, strolling
patrol, making sure all is going well with everything and everybody.</b></p>
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<p><b>Chow time, everybody settles in for the good food and the place is a bit
quieter.</b></p>
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<p><b>Brittany and Kelly, still at it.</b></p>
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<p><b>I think this is 'bill figuring out time'.  Mike is always a good one
and I think took one room.  Gael is trying to get Mike's attention with her
famous Wisconsin finger tricks, while Corinne just thinks the whole thing is
hilarious.  Brit and Kelly are checking Mike's numbers.</b></p>
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<p><b>Time to head out for Corinne and family, Doug and Dan.  Good seeing
you all.</b></p>
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<p><b>Kim is finishing up on her lunch while DH, Marty looks at the 'damages'.</b></p>
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<p><b>I think Nancy was taking bets for today's football playoff games. 
Jeff trying to figure out who to bet on.</b></p>
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<p><b>In order to get Nicole's DH, Tony, you have to do a long shot.  Here
he is with Nicole, Lauren, and Nancy.  Chris, in green, talking to Kani.</b></p>
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<p><b>While DH Eric was getting something, I got mom, Kani with her two little
ones, Mikaela and Cameron.</b></p>
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<p><b>Robin stops by to chat a bit with Todd and Amanda while Chris is jabbering
away with Beccy and Tim.</b></p>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/DSCN8014.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Awwwww, Celia, Cassie and Mandy.</b></p>
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<p><b>And here is Beccy, holding DS, Danny, and a Chris with a great smile!!</b></p>
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<p><b>A busy aisle it was getting to be.  Here, Patrick (taking his own
pulse), Tricia (in green), Brian and Coqui (Luis and Helenabear's DH) figuring
something out in the aisle.  Donna is teaching Nicole's DD, Lauren how to pick
her nose.</b></p>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/DSCN8017.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>As Kani and DH, Eric prepare to leave, DS, Cameron is doing something for
somebody, while Nicole and Tony look on.</b></p>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/DSCN8018.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Bye, Cam!!!!</b></p>
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<p><b>Here, Lady M (Marie and my DW), pauses for a moment while wrapped up in a
conversation with Todd and Amanda.</b></p>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/DSCN8020.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>And Amanda gives a harried smile as DD, Mandy screams in her ear and
Cassie is trying to make a break for it.</b></p>
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<p><b>And here is Helenabear (Elaine), DH, Luis and Todd's and Amanda's little
Cassie.</b></p>
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<p><b>I think I got everyone, I hope I did.  That's it, another Chicago DIS
meet weekend in the can.  There was talk of the next one being in early
April, keep your eyes open for a feeler in coming days.</b></p>

Link to a pre-meet pre-meet

Link to Gino's Pizza pre-meet

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Another fun time being had by all - thanks Dan!

 

[dizneenut]

Great pics. Looks like a fun time!

 

[#1 Disney Fan]

Thanks Dan!!! That restaurant looks like a real neat place. Seems like it was a fun DIS meet.

 

[shep]

I don't seem to do well with cameras...

 

[olena]

WOW! I love them all! I'm glad everyone had a great time.....

 

[Smee]

Thanks, Dan! Wonderful pictures as usual!!!

 

[newmousecateer]

Fun pictures Dan. Looks like everyone had a great time.

 

[Tulirose]

Originally stated by Dan Murphy - ...........That's it, another Chicago DIS meet weekend in the can........

IN THE CAN??!!?! IN THE CAN??!!?! Don't you mean another DIS meet for the record books? Looks to me like it was a wonderful meet. (I can't believe he said "in the can"! ... grumble grumble...) Please don't mind me, I'm just beginning to get a little bit cranky that I only get to see photos of all these DIS meets. Can't wait until 10/11/03 when the cruise board people will have their own DIS meet on the Disney Magic! I'll post pictures then and YOU, Dan, can then be jealous of missing out. Hah! Whaddya thinks about that, Mr. Murphy!? - I know, you will be happy for me. LOL Thanks for posting these pictures. Love them, keep them coming.

 

[jfulcer]

Originally posted by Tulirose
IN THE CAN??!!?! IN THE CAN??!!?! Don't you mean another DIS meet for the record books? Looks to me like it was a wonderful meet. (I can't believe he said "in the can"! ... grumble grumble...)

But Tuli, it really was in the can. See? Here's Brian:

 

[UncleKyle]

Great pics Dan...looks like a wonderful meet once again.

 

[helenabear]

Originally posted by shep
I don't seem to do well with cameras...

I was thinking the same thing about myself there Todd Although you still have my pictures to check out tonight when I get those up (I fell asleep very early because y'all wore me out this weekend )

Great pictures Dan! That was a lot of fun that day! I hope to be able to make it to another Chicago meet sometime soon

 

[Big V]

Great photo's Dan! It's always nice to see some new faces at the meets! Hi everybody!

 

[2disneywego]

Great photos as usual Dan!!
One of these days we'll have to have a meet in the Northeast.

Love putting faces to all these names.

 

[DixieDreamer]

Thank you for the great picture post Dan! Another classic Chicago area meet from the looks of it!

 

[believe]

Dan, I think you got every facial expression of me.....couldn't you have waited until I finished talking

We are having difficulty with our download program. We didn't take many pictures but I will have shep put them up as soon as it works.

 

[Patrick IL.]

Dan, great pictures as usual. We enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing old ones too ! We are looking forward to the next time.

 

[SideshowBob]

VERY awesome time, it looks like!

Wish that SSB could have been there.... :*(

 

[dtuleya]

Great pix Dan. Thanks for sharing. Looks like a good time was had by all. Just sorry I couldn't be there!

 

[December99]

Nice pics Dan (and Jeff). Thanks for sharing. Was a great time (and shep - don't worry - I HATE having my pic taken but Dan keeps insisting).

I think my fav part about these pics are the captions...I was so ROFLMBO - Donna...I didn't know you teach little kids how to pick their noses!!!! OMG...I was LOL so hard....(but she really wasn't - I know Donna too well by now!!!! )