Who is going? When?

[Missy1961]

for new plans!!

And I just got off the phone and have booked a mother/daughter trip to DLR June 6-11. Staying at Hojo though (too late to use DVC at VGC) ...but we are going
Haven't been on a M/D trip in way too long!!

Want to adopt me?

 

[Meriweather]

LOL.....maybe we need a meet at DLR too

I now have 3 trips there booked this year (of course they are shorter than the WDW trips). Can't wait to go back (haven't been since Nov. 2004).

 

[Missy1961]

LOL.....maybe we need a meet at DLR too

I now have 3 trips there booked this year (of course they are shorter than the WDW trips). Can't wait to go back (haven't been since Nov. 2004).

I went to DL once, in 1995. No California Adventure yet. I have been dying to go back, but I'm sure the plane fare would knock me out. Maybe someday.....

 

[Meriweather]

hey....if I can do WDW, you can do DLR
CaAd is going to undergo major changes, so I would wait until that is all done anyway.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

LOL.....maybe we need a meet at DLR too

I now have 3 trips there booked this year (of course they are shorter than the WDW trips). Can't wait to go back (haven't been since Nov. 2004).

I would LOVE a DL Meet!! First visit I was 8...I am so old that it was pretty darn new! Last time we went was 1995 or maybe '96....hmm..when did CA open? It was before that and I've been rather put out with DL for building what looks like an eyesore to me. Oh, yes, I am a DL purest. DL's MK will forever be my favorite - heck, it's the original, Walt walked there everyday. Love the old Happiest Place on Earth sign, love the Disneyland Hotel, next favorite is the Candy Cane Inn.

Be still my heart.

 

[Meriweather]

CA opened in 2001.
My first trip was 1957
We used to stay across the street in a place called Fantasy Motel....not there anymore.
Now....DGC all the way!! That is the reason we bought DVC to start with. Wanted to make sure we could get VGC when they went on sale. Now I want more points!!

It is Disneyland.....not DL's MK BE a purest!! I am a CA girl (although northern), so had many trips when I was a kid.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

It is sooo true - yes, Disneyland!!! I don't like DL or DLR....just Disneyland, please.

I went after you in 1958...we lived in So Ca. I remember the Fantasy Motel!
Remember all the motels where/around Paradise Pier...what was the name of that hotel before Disney bought it? Usually I still think of it by that name.

We stayed at HoJo once in the '90's and never went back...don't understand why it's so popular - other than some great rates to be had.

 

[Meriweather]

Great....we are staying at Hojo in June....it came recommended from one of the DLR meet ladies
Disneyland is the original park. Disneyland Resort is all of it together.
I have read about what PP used to be but don't remember the name.
there used to be hotels everywhere.
It was so odd to go the first time DGC and CA were opened and remember that being the parking lot!!

Are you going on the ladies' only trip? I keep telling Beth I will, but we are never moved for it to work. Maybe next year

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Yes, I rememebr the parking lot and cannot imagine what the are looks like now. I just remembered that we also stayed at a Hyatt that used to be directly across the street from the Disneyland sign at the lights on Harbor - is that sign still there and can you still walk in that way?

I did sign up to go on the Ladies Trip, but was overwhelmed by the thread - tried to keep up a few times, but never felt I could get to know enough of them to be comfortable going. then when I saw it would be something like 43 attendees, I knew it was too much for me...and would not have had a roomie, so rooming alone would not be fun either. I am rather shy in person when it comes to groups, so would have been lost.

Dawn's unexpected passing was awful - just so sad. She was a lovely person.

The ladies group loves HoJo's, but I don't know why. I am very picky about a hotel, so maybe that's it...then again, I did read that it has been renovated. When we stayed the wing was brand new - or pretty new - but not a great stay. we had a thick line of ants in the bathroom - when we mentioned it to the front desk the only comment was, "We have ants in CA"...

Think PP was Pacific something...sound familair?

 

[Meriweather]

That is the reason I am not sure I would ever go.....too many people. And I only know one of them....Beth. Met her in Las Vegas, so figure I can meet up with her again there sometime.
I am shy too .....and would rather room alone. So that makes it hard too. I would want to stay at VGC and DH would want to go.
I never read the thread really......just scanned the first page to see what was going on. Overwhelmed is right!! Just saw your picture.

We'll see how Hojos is. As long as it is clean, I am good.
Beth said to get building 1, Disney view, but DD said she didn't want to look out the window and would rather have the extra $$ to spend so we are standard.

couldn't tell you about signs and stuff....didn't notice. We stay onsite and don't usually look. We haven't driven since the change. When we move, we will drive.

PP used to be Pan Pacific Hotel

 

[Minnie&Nana]

PP used to be Pan Pacific Hotel

Went right over my head!!

I wouldn't want to room with a total stranger - I did not know any of them and never connected with anyone. I have roomed with a couple of DIS friends, but they had become friends and we just had not met in person yet, so it was fun.

Did you check the HJ website? Oh and one the women who works there answers questions on the Disneyland community board, I think. Anyway, some rooms were refurbished more recently than others, so maybe that's why she suggested bldg one? Even in bldg on you could get a view of the tall trees which block the balcony. We were in the wing - it was definitely clean and again, I am very picky about clean.

(Dawn posted a lot on that thread and had been to many gatherings - she died from the H1N1. Terrible. She sent me a lovely note when she read my son had passed...then every now and then a cheery hello pm)

 

[Meriweather]

She suggested building one because it is closest to DLR and goes with the Disney view.
I figure since we are going in June it will be light late and the parks will be open late, so we don't need a view. Just somewhere to stay. DD hasn't been since 2004, so we will keep busy.
When DH and I go, we take more down time and then enjoy the room more.

That is terrible to die from something like the flu DH had it and it was not a pleasant one!!

I have roomed with DIS people too, but ones I knew for quite awhile.....online at least and even then, I was still nervous about it. I guess I like my space.

 

[Missy1961]

Nothing planned yet, but the restructing at work isn't a bad thing--it looks like a good thing. We finally got the official word yesterday, and the vibes are good. So it's a strong maybe for this year.

 

[Meriweather]

Hope you get to make it this year, Missy, but be sure to still plan on that exchangers meet!!

 

[Missy1961]

That is the reason I am not sure I would ever go.....too many people. And I only know one of them....Beth. Met her in Las Vegas, so figure I can meet up with her again there sometime.
I am shy too .....and would rather room alone. So that makes it hard too. I would want to stay at VGC and DH would want to go.
I never read the thread really......just scanned the first page to see what was going on. Overwhelmed is right!! Just saw your picture.

We'll see how Hojos is. As long as it is clean, I am good.
Beth said to get building 1, Disney view, but DD said she didn't want to look out the window and would rather have the extra $$ to spend so we are standard.

couldn't tell you about signs and stuff....didn't notice. We stay onsite and don't usually look. We haven't driven since the change. When we move, we will drive.

PP used to be Pan Pacific Hotel

Hey, I know Beth too--say hi for me.

 

[Meriweather]

Not sure when I will ever see her again.....could be years before we go to Las Vegas......never know.

 

[bobbiwoz]

for new plans!!

And I just got off the phone and have booked a mother/daughter trip to DLR June 6-11. Staying at Hojo though (too late to use DVC at VGC) ...but we are going
Haven't been on a M/D trip in way too long!!

That's great news! It should be much fun!!!

Yesterday DCuz sent me an offer I couldn't refuse. She and her DBr have booked a 2 bedroom at BCV for February 19-22, and I was offered to come along! DCuz and I have made a few trips to WDW toghether, and it's been years since I've seen the rest of her family! I just booked the air fare today. She's not DVC, they apparently got a great rate via a postcard. I'm psyched. She lives in NJ, I live in Ohio, and we thought we'd have to wait until the summer to get together!

Bobbi

 

[Meriweather]

for another trip for Bobbi!!

 

[Princess_Nikki]

List your Disney trip dates here. Maybe we can find other exchangers to meet up with

Thought I would condense the list here so easier to see when other people are there the same time as you.

2010

stitch1986............Feb 5-8
bobbiwoz..............Feb. 19-22

bobbiwoz.............March 20 - 28th

DisneyCP2002......April 10-15 (DLR)
meriweather.........April 11-15 (DLR)
dzee....................April 15-23
Kymmyk13.............April 19-27

Meriweather..........June6-11 (DLR)
scotsgal56...........June 30

bobbiwoz.............June 27 - July 1 (Vero Beach)
bobbiwoz.............July 1 -5

dzee..................August 12-24

Tink_Or_Belle......Sept 12-19
Meriweather........Sept. 18-Oct. 2 (DCL)

bobbiwoz............Oct. 1-4
DISNEY1975........Oct. 15- 24
meriweather........Oct. 17-21 (DLR)

bobbiwoz............November 11 (DCL)

Minnie&Nana........Dec. 8-13

2011
Exchanger's meet....Dec. 2011 (exact date not determined yet)
Add your name:
Meriweather
Missy1961
JLitfin
Trish5768
bobbiwoz
pennst8r
Minnie&Nana

Oh here is the thread, please add me Meriweather to the Exchanger's meet list for Dec. 2011. Is it WDW?

TIA, Nikki

 

[Meriweather]

yes it will be at WDW.....most likely a Th-Mon over one of the first coupld of weekends.
I will add you, Nikki.