September 12, 2009 ~ Last Call for Tortola! Thread 2

[JLSE50]

WOODY, you are ALWAYS OK!


Thank you for all the kind Birth Celebration Wishes. What a fun display. I was going to write this when I had insomnia at 3 am like the previous posts but the DIS froze so I went to bed.

or as some of "us" believe hope you are having a great Birth Month

Why????

(ok... how many days??? )

WHY?? Michelle,because we are worth it!! and, duration is up to the celebrant!

Actually, DH grew up thinking that birthday wishes, cards and gifts did not count unless they came on the day of the event. I needed to help him see that belated wishes are just as good, they prolong the celebration, they are not an afterthought. So I started saying I celebrate the Birth Season. It starts when I get my first card and ends when I am tired of having them on the mantle or hutch. SO, anything we do, normal or special during that period is to celebrate my birthday!

This year it is going to be a record. I got a card the week before my birthday and some e-mail greetings and cards thereafter. More cards have come. We had lunch with friends on Saturday and lunch with church friends on Sunday. We had lovely weather so went for a walk of over a mile Saturday and again on Sunday and Sunday night we ate at our favorite pub. It looks like it was picked up in northern England and plunked down in downtown Indianapolis.

I wanted to go to WDW for my free entrance celebration. He cannot be away from work now so he decided that we should go in October, use his free-entrance-on-your-birthday certificate and pretend it is mine. I think that is romantic! And it shows he is getting the idea that the thought matters not the date! That means this cruise counts too.

So it is lasting over 8 months this year.

 

[Tink rules]

WOODY!!!!

Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire are touring together again this year...

here's the date for LA... will you be back in time???

TUE - 7/28/09 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

(oh... and just to let you know... over on the PC thread (or maybe here...) we've decided that you need to give a slide presentation and a talk on your many travels... so get working on it mister!!! )

 

[pfishgirl]

Did you all read????? They Ships have names!!!

Announced at the Annual Disney Stockholder's Meeting that the new ships will be called Disney Dream (2011) and Disney Fantasy (2012).

 

[mishoe01]

Here's the local article:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...-bk-disney-cruise-names-031009,0,762379.story

 

[JLSE50]

Did you all read????? They Ships have names!!!

Announced at the Annual Disney Stockholder's Meeting that the new ships will be called Disney Dream (2011) and Disney Fantasy (2012).

Thank you for posting this. I definitely appreciate all the trivia I can get and the easier it is for me to get it the better!

Got a link?

Jan

 

[Tink rules]

I think I'll book passage...

right after I book this one... and the TA... and the kids cruise...

 

[mishoe01]

Here's another article:

http://www.disneycruisenews.com/Con...playItem=ada5b12e-97b3-4f5f-b242-ee288431dfbf

 

[woody73]

WOODY!!!!

Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire are touring together again this year...

here's the date for LA... will you be back in time???

TUE - 7/28/09 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

I should be back then. This sounds like a great double bill. I saw EW&F three years ago, and they put on the loudest concert I have attended. Bring earplugs. It's been awhile since I've seen Chicago.

The Nokia Theatre is a new and very nice venue.

Woody

 

[rotary2808]

I think I'll book passage...

right after I book this one... and the TA... and the kids cruise...

I'll be there too!!!! Hopefully on the Dream's maiden voyage.

 

[Tink rules]

I should be back then. This sounds like a great double bill. I saw EW&F three years ago, and they put on the loudest concert I have attended. Bring earplugs. It's been awhile since I've seen Chicago.

The Nokia Theatre is a new and very nice venue.

Woody

I've only ever seen them at outdoor arenas.. They are playing Bethel Woods on June 14th (yes, the site of Woodstock...) (they built a very nice amphetheater there....)

They are definately on my list for the summer...

It seems SPAC up in Saratoga is going for a younger audience... I guess they don't want my money...

 

[dr&momto2boys]

Did anyone join D23 today?
I couldn't help myself, and DH was encouraging me to as well. I may not join for more than the first year, but I had to check it out. Hopefully it will be cooler than I expect. At least I kept myself from buying a t-shirt or a pin.

 

[nskjerven]

can't see $75 worth of value for a membership...

 

[iankh]

can't see $75 worth of value for a membership...

What are you talking about? What's the story morning glory? What's the word hummingbird?

 

[nskjerven]

goggle d23 (sorry can't remember the actual site name)

disney membership for online info and "exclusive" shopping (which I think will be on ebay in no time)

 

[rotary2808]

Did anyone join D23 today?
I couldn't help myself, and DH was encouraging me to as well. I may not join for more than the first year, but I had to check it out. Hopefully it will be cooler than I expect. At least I kept myself from buying a t-shirt or a pin.

I haven't yet. I at least want to see the magazine first.

 

[Tink rules]

What are you talking about? What's the story morning glory? What's the word hummingbird?

http://d23.disney.go.com/index.html?cmp=d23_OFC_D23_vanity_d23_Extl

http://disney.go.com/inside/mainattraction/090311/index.html

$850 bucks for a pen???? It says it comes from Italy, but did they have to charge us for the airfare???

http://disneyshopping.go.com/disney/store/Product_10002_10051_1243029_-1_66494

I like my $12 one I got at the Grand Cal last May...

 

[granmaz]

can't see $75 worth of value for a membership...

Me neither!! Particularly for us over here.

 

[KayR]

D23 – Unveiled at Last

The rumors have been flying – just what do those three intriguing characters, D 2 3, stand for? And what is brewing at Disney? Ever since those mysterious "Are you 23?" posters, buttons and ads began popping up and tantalizing us in the most unexpected places, there have been whispers and debates among fans as anticipation went sky-high.

Well, the wait is finally over. D23 is here – and it is revealed as the ultimate organization for Disney fans, offering a glorious behind-the-scenes publication, special collectibles, an annual exposition, an all-new Web site, and much more. Many savvy fans guessed correctly what the name stands for -- D for Disney, and 23 because the Company was founded in 1923.

The Insider is thrilled to bring you all the details on this Disney fan dream-come-true, straight from Steven Clark, Head of D23.

"It all started a couple years ago in a warehouse in Glendale, if you can believe that! I was with the Disney Archives team, exploring their collection and what seemed like acres of boxes. Shelf after shelf overflowing with the crown jewels of Disney history – treasures rarely or never before seen and too numerous to describe here," says Steven. "My eyes and jaw hurt from being so wide open for so long, so we took a break, and there was a collective moment where we all sort of said, 'We've gotta share this stuff with people!' And that got us talking about what would eventually become D23."

Steven is quick to point out that D23 is both about celebrating Disney's storied history and the Company's future. He reveals: "I think the centerpiece of a D23 Membership is our new quarterly publication, 'Disney twenty-three.' It's an exquisite collectible in its own right, and each story plunges you into a new ocean of nostalgia from Walt Disney's early years in animation. But there's also a look forward -- from a rare tour of Pixar Studios to an exclusive first look at Tim Burton's new live-action 'Alice in Wonderland.'"

"We know Disney fans are interested in more than buying a ticket to the latest Disney film or even being at the opening day of a new Park attraction – they want to know what makes the place tick! We know this because we have the same passion and curiosity, and I think they're going to be very pleasantly surprised."

D23 will also have a huge presence online at Disney.com/D23, ensuring fans get the up-to-the-minute scoop from all around Disney, in-depth feature articles on an endless array of Disney topics, and quite a few fun diversions along the way. "We wouldn't dream of stopping at the quarterly publication. Our fans want more and we know it, so we're giving them a daily dose of Disney as well. Umm ... alliteration not intended," Steven laughs. "We're committed to making sure that our fans know that they can come to Disney.com/D23 for their Disney news, whether it's the day's big announcements, photos from last night's premiere bash, or the fun, late-breaking tidbits from all over Disney that will appear in the site's 'Twilight Bark.'" Brownie points for anyone who knows "Twilight Bark" is from "101 Dalmatians"!

The online features don't end there. For example, under the "Walt Disney Archives" section, fans can get their daily Disney history lesson with "This Day in Disney," discover the humor of vintage Disney daily comic strips on "The Funny Page," and, of course, "Ask Dave," your chance to have Chief Archivist Dave Smith answer those burning questions about Disney minutia. The site also features online content from "Disney twenty-three," as well as Boutique 23, which boasts an assortment of Member-exclusive D23 merchandise and collectibles from the newly created Walt Disney Archives Collection.

"We were looking for other ways to share Disney's rich history with our Members, so we also came up with the Walt Disney Archives Collection to develop reproductions or pieces inspired by the treasures of the Archives," said Steven. "Each piece is authenticated and approved by the Archives staff, and we hope that through the years D23 Members will truly cherish the pieces that best capture what it is they love about Disney."

And Steven has saved possibly the most exciting piece of information for the last.

"The biggest thing we're doing is probably the D23 Expo, which we're billing as 'The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience'! It's taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center this September 10 through 13, and I think it's safe to say this is a 'must-see' for any Disney fan. In fact, it was just too big to fit on Park property, so we had to go across the street! This really is the biggest and most impressive gathering of all things Disney ever. Guests will get a look at what's coming over the next few years at Disney's California Adventure, get a glimpse at upcoming Disney blockbusters like 'Prince of Persia,' 'A Christmas Carol,' and 'The Princess and the Frog,' and maybe meet the stars of their favorite Disney Channel and ABC shows and Disney films! There will be a lot of incredible screenings, author and artist signings, gallery events, fashion shows, and we even think there might be a wedding. My only regret is that I'll be helping run the thing, so I might miss a bunch of stuff!"

Anyone is welcome at the Expo, but D23 Members get a discount on tickets, as well as early entry to the show floor every day, so they can get a jumpstart on all the fun. Be sure to check at Disney.com/D23 or D23Expo.com to find out more about the schedule, when tickets will be available and other Expo info.

Steven concludes: "Everyone on the D23 team is really thrilled to be bringing our fans all these great new experiences, but we're just as excited about being Members ourselves! I think there's a lot of fun ahead and like the 'Mickey Mouse March' lyrics say: It's 'Made for You and Me.'"

Now Disney fans truly can be part of the magic in a way that has never been possible before – just come along and join the club, and see what D23 has in store!

To join D23, visit Disney.com/D23. A D23 Charter Year Membership includes a one-year subscription to "Disney twenty-three," a surprise gift from the Walt Disney Archives Collection, a personalized Membership certificate and card, access to exclusive D23 merchandise and special-event opportunities, and a discount and early admission to the D23 Expo. A one-year Membership is $74.99. Gift Memberships and international Memberships are available.

 

[JLSE50]

Did anyone join D23 today?
I couldn't help myself, and DH was encouraging me to as well. I may not join for more than the first year, but I had to check it out. Hopefully it will be cooler than I expect. At least I kept myself from buying a t-shirt or a pin.

can't see $75 worth of value for a membership...

Let us know what you get and what you think of it. I can see your point and Nan's.

 

[JLSE50]

I haven't yet. I at least want to see the magazine first.

I thought you had to join to get the magazine.