DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[kymickeyfan717]

Stacy - join away - the more the merrier....

 

[pal-mickey]

I hope I can make it down. I just broke the news to my husband tonight. He seemed to think it would be ok for me to go,,now my daughters are another story.

 

[disneynutz]

As many of you know, last year was the first time the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel participated in Mousefest. We had such a great time that we immediately committed to participating in future Mousefest events.

Sadly the organizers of Mousefest have decided not to host their annual event this year.

Since the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams already committed to participating and holding a party/event this year we are going forward with those plans for December 2009.

I know many of you have been waiting for details on our event/party in December. We still have many of the details to work out but we have identified the dates of 12/11, 12/12 and 12/13 for DIS related events.

Please understand that this is not a replacement for Mousefest. We look forward to the return of Mousefest in the future and working with the organizers when they decide to have it again.

I understand many of you are already planning meets and events on your own for that weekend. I think that is awesome. Please know that we have no interest in organizing any of these individual events. I am really pleased to see these have taken on a ‘grass roots’ feel and that individuals have taken it upon themselves to organize these and work out the details.

We do plan on having a couple of DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams sponsored/organized events. Again, specifics are in the works but here is what we know so far:

Main Party/Event – the evening of Saturday 12/12/2009

- We are not ready to take waitlist/sign-ups for our main event/party – so please don’t ask. Once we have some specifics worked out we will put up a sign-up form. Until then please be patient.
- We understand that many people will want to attend this year’s party so we are working to ensure we can accommodate as many people as possible so no one is left out.
- We will be charging a small fee to attend this event. This fee is to offset administrative costs and to help ensure everyone who signed up for the party attends. Last year we had some people sign-up who didn’t attend – and since Disney charges us ‘per head’ for these events we wound up wasting money and, worst yet, those were spaces others could have taken.
- We have not worked out the exact fee yet, but plan on keeping it as reasonable as possible so that as many folks who want to attend are able – more details to come.
- Folks who book 2 or more nights with Dreams Unlimited Travel for that weekend will get a priority space on the list for the party as well as have the fee waived.

Friday 12/11/2009 – Tentative

- We are in talks with the Disney Institute folks to put together some kind of event this day. Most likely this will be some kind of lecture series with multiple speakers. This is all very preliminary but we have thrown out our ‘pie in the sky’ ideas to see what they come back with. I believe I actually heard their heads explode during the conference call when I told them what I wanted to do.
- There will be a charge for this event, however attendees of this event will get priority space on the list for 12/12 party as well as have the fee waived.
- Depending on what we do and the interest from you all this could be a half or full day event and could include meals.
- I am sorry to be so cryptic, but none of the details have been worked out yet.

Sunday 12/13/2009 – Live Podcast Recording

- Again, no details have been worked out but we are hoping to secure a venue large enough to have a live show this day. This would be a free event.
- More details to come as the time gets closer.

Again, I am sorry that I don’t have any details for you. I do know that many of you were looking to make your travel plans for this so I wanted to at least get the dates out there.

As I said, once we have more details I will be releasing them to everyone. Also, once we have some specifics worked out we will be putting up a sign-up form for all events.

My goal this year is to make sure everyone who wants to attend the party has the opportunity. I know some were disappointed last year because we had to cut-off the number of attendees to the party. Hopefully this year we will be able to host everyone who wants to attend.

Thanks
John

PS Anyone who writes, emails, PMs or calls about being put on the waitlist will be subject to public humiliation

Waiting for the sign up sheet!

 

[Friend_of_Piglet]

Yay, I picked the right dates for my vacation. Thanks Guys for all the hard work you do.

 

[dis2cruise]

we are probably planning to do MVMCP on Sunday, Dec. 13th unless
we get an early flight on Dec. 10th.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I can not wait off to read the rest of the thread!!

 

[auroralark]

Sounds fun...wish I could make it, but I'm going to CA at the end of the month and don't have the extra funds for a weekend getaway. Still, I can't wait to see what you guys end up planning!

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Can't wait to hear more details!

 

[Disney Khi]

Will Ferris be hosting a Baby Meet? I would love to go, but I'll have my baby with me. (Wow that seems weird to type!) The babe would be about 5 and a half months old.

 

[Applemomma]

Oh I so need to go to Dis-A-Palooza! My Dad had a stroke a few weeks ago and the stress from getting him to rehab and having to fully take over the family farm is already starting to get to me. I'm going to have to start buying lottery tickets to get me there (I've already promised the vacation dollars this year to a non-Disney trip .... I know...shamefull but couldn't be helped)

 

[broncoblue399]

we leave the first day

 

[katscradle]

O.K. help me out, what to do....
We are booked using our DVC points at BLT for our December stay.
Do we book 2 nights through DU to ensure being on the priority list?
Or do we wait to see about the seminars and get on the list that way?
DH thinks we should wait for the DI things to be announced.
I want to make sure we can get into every event that will be happening that weekend.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this, John maybe you can advise us on what we should do..

 

[BillM99999]

O.K. help me out, what to do....
We are booked using our DVC points at BLT for our December stay.
Do we book 2 nights through DU to ensure being on the priority list?
Or do we wait to see about the seminars and get on the list that way?
DH thinks we should wait for the DI things to be announced.
I want to make sure we can get into every event that will be happening that weekend.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this, John maybe you can advise us on what we should do..

We're in somewhat the same boat. We're waiting to hear about the DI events before making any changes. We are booked at OKW right now for 11-14 December, but I'd be willing to change to a DU-arranged stay to get on the priority list if needed.

 

[baby1disney]

Ok...so I'm new to this board and really don't know what it's about. I'm pretty sure that the only thing I know is that you need an iPod to listen to the shows..which sadly...I don't have!!

But, I mean can I browse this board even though I don't have an iPod? I know that may sound stupid..but never hurts to ask..right??

And what exactly is DIS-A-Palooza?? I think that would be a nice getaway for the weekend for me and just wanna know what it kind entails. And just soo everyone knows...I did read the first posting. I was just wondering if there's anything else anyone can tell me is all...

Thank for putting up with me!! LOL!!!

 

[jeanigor]

Does this mean you're coming now? Have I missed this? Are you on the DATW list?

Yay! Yay! Yay!

Now we just have to figure out a way to get Todd there!

I'm working on it Dodie. I'm workin' on it.

 

[maroo]

Ok...so I'm new to this board and really don't know what it's about. I'm pretty sure that the only thing I know is that you need an iPod to listen to the shows..which sadly...I don't have!!

But, I mean can I browse this board even though I don't have an iPod? I know that may sound stupid..but never hurts to ask..right??

And what exactly is DIS-A-Palooza?? I think that would be a nice getaway for the weekend for me and just wanna know what it kind entails. And just soo everyone knows...I did read the first posting. I was just wondering if there's anything else anyone can tell me is all...

Thank for putting up with me!! LOL!!!

you can actually listen on your computer. Just click the listen now button at the top of the page.

I think the DIS-a-palooza will just be a series of set times that we are able to all get together and meet other DISers. They have not released the details yet, as I am sure they are working those out. But generally they meet at an attraction or restaurant or something (although it is a LOT of people now) and eat, ride or whatever. But it just means that other DISers will also be in town for the event.

For a solo traveler like me, I hope it means I can meet some DISers and then actually do some touring with different people.

Hopefully there will be more info coming to tell you about the activities!!

 

[jeanigor]

Ok...so I'm new to this board and really don't know what it's about. I'm pretty sure that the only thing I know is that you need an iPod to listen to the shows..which sadly...I don't have!!

But, I mean can I browse this board even though I don't have an iPod? I know that may sound stupid..but never hurts to ask..right??

And what exactly is DIS-A-Palooza?? I think that would be a nice getaway for the weekend for me and just wanna know what it kind entails. And just soo everyone knows...I did read the first posting. I was just wondering if there's anything else anyone can tell me is all...

Thank for putting up with me!! LOL!!!

Technically, I don't have an iPod either. I know, we must be the only two people in North America without them.....I do listen to the podcasts through my computer though. I am a frequent poster.

To me DIS-A-Palooza is a gathering that is sponsored by the DIS and Dreams Unlimited Travel that allows members of the DIS Boards and DIS Unplugged Podcast listeners to get together and share in the magic of Walt Disney World in the spirit of MouseFest. I've only been to one DIS/DU event in 3-D real life. (The podcast cruise.) But have heard about and saw the photos from other events. The podcast crew will stop at nothing short of a GREAT time.

Whether its a quick get-away for you or your whole family is coming down, it will be a good time.

 

[maroo]

To me DIS-A-Palooza is a gathering that is sponsored by the DIS and Dreams Unlimited Travel that allows members of the DIS Boards and DIS Unplugged Podcast listeners to get together and share in the magic of Walt Disney World in the spirit of MouseFest. I've only been to one DIS/DU event in 3-D real life. (The podcast cruise.) But have heard about and saw the photos from other events. The podcast crew stop at nothing short of a GREAT time.

Yes....what he said!

And, Todd, I can't believe you don't have an iPod or iPhone!

 

[jeanigor]

Yes....what he said!

And, Todd, I can't believe you don't have an iPod or iPhone!

DP has an iPhone, and three iPods. I use one of his when I go to the gym or hit the trails around home.

 

[kab407]

I'm working on it Dodie. I'm workin' on it.

Well keep working working on it, Love. We want you there!!!!