RaySharpton
Retired and going to Disney.
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2000
I noticed that a lot of DISers were asking about DIS-CON-II and if registration has started...not yet...
It takes a lot of planning by the DIS to get Resort Rates, Special Event Rates, etc. together. They are trying to save us money. Remenber if you got the package last year at the Yacht Club the room rate was only about $115.00 per night fot the four nights of the convention.
So please be patient.
All the following information was for the 2001 DIS-CON-I, and NOT...NOT...NOT...NOT...for 2002 DIS-CON-II. Please don't get mad if you did not read this disclaimer. And, remember, Days, Dates, Prices, Rates, Events, and Times will be different. Whew!...I hope that this was a clear disclaimer
Also, let me know if the links don't work...thank you.
Here is a link to last years original registration for the 2001 DIS Convention "A Gathering of Friends".
And, here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions from last years 2001 DIS-CON-I from the above link. Just in case that link is discontinued.
Who can attend?
Can we just do part of the event?
Can I just do the events and not the hotel?
What if all the members of my party are not going to participate in the events, but will be staying in the room with us?
Will there be any events taking place that are free of charge?
Can I specify which room/view I want at the hotels?
What will the menu's be for the various buffets?
What will the price be for those who just want to attend the events?
Is theme park admission included in the above prices?
Is there an additional room charge for third and fourth adults in the room?
- Who can attend the event?
The event is open to all visitors of this web site who want the opportunity to meet others site visitors, and share in our mutual love of Disney.
- Can we just do part of the event?
Unfortunately, it would be an administrative nightmare to do partial events, so where the events are concerned, it would require the full package.
- Can I just do the events and not the hotel?
During our last registration period we did make event only registrations available. During this current period, we are opening up registrations only to those who want both hotel and event registration. Once we complete that cycle, we will reopen event only registration to offer any space remaining.
- What if all the members of my party are not going to participate in the events, but will be staying in the room with us?
We will work this on a case by case basis for special pricing. There is no way for us to pre-determine pricing as it depends on the number of adults/children that will be participating. All special requests should be sent via email to 2001@wdwinfor.com(changed to protect the innocent) Be sure to include the number of people in your party, the number of rooms you will need, the hotel you want to stay at and the number of people attending the events.
- Will there be any events taking place that are free of charge?
Yes. We will be hosting some events around property that will be open to everyone, regardless of convention status. We are still working on those events, and the details are a few months off.
- Can I specify which room/view I want at the hotels?
Right now, we are not blocking specific room views, and it may be difficult to accommodate such requests. Certainly, if there is a member of your party that has special needs, we will do everything we can to accommodate them.
- What will the menu's be for the various buffets?
The menus have not yet been determined.
- What will the price be for those who just want to attend the events?
The cost will be $229 for persons 10 years and older and $159 for persons under 10. Please note that at this time we are NOT accepting event only registrations.
- Is theme park admission included in the price?
No. The prices above are only for hotel/event. There will be special 4 day convention tickets available for $202 (incl tax) for adults 10 and over and $161 (incl tax) for children under 10. 5 day passes are also available for $230 for adults and $182 for children. These passes include admission to both Disney Quest and Pleasure Island.
- Is there an additional room charge for third and fourth adults in the room?
Yes, the cost is $25 per person (Yacht/Beach/Swan/Dolphin), $15 per person (Port Orleans) and $10 per person (All Stars/Holiday Inn/Buena Vista Suites).
And here is a copy of a post that Pete posted with updated 2001 (not 2002) DIS Convention-I "A Gathering of Friends (not 202-DIS-CON-II):
(REMEMBER THIS WAS FOR 2001 AND NOT THE FUTURE 2002 DIS-CON-II) Okay, I think we have things nailed down enough for me to announce the details.
We will begin accepting reservations on Monday. At first, we will only take reservations from those who will be using the hotel package, as we need to solidify that contract first. Those who don't want the hotel, don't fear. We will be offering a 'convention only' package within the next few weeks.
Deposits for the event will have to be paid by check. The deposit to hold your place is $200 per room. Due to the fact that we have negotiated VERY good prices with the Disney hotels, Disney Club and Annual Pass discounts will not apply.
The hotel packages include the following:
- 5 days/4 nights accommodations at the hotel you select
- Private DIS Character Breakfast (with the location and characters to be announced..we're trying for Mickey, Minnie and Cinderella)
- Continental Breakfast one morning
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner at Epcot (France or Canada), followed by a dessert party in the private viewing area for Illuminations
- Dessert party in the private viewing area for Fantasmic
- Family photo session for each participant
- DIS Lanyard
- Surprise Gift for kids under 18
The prices are per person based on double occupancy:
- Yacht Club - $689 per person
- Swan/Dolphin - $586 per person
- Port Orleans - $469 per person
- All Star Movies - $364 per person
- Holiday Inn Family Suites - $444 per person
- Buena Vista Suites - $416 per person
- Holiday Inn Maingate East - $329 per person
The price for a third/fourth adult (10 and over) in each room is $229 per person
The price for a third/fourth child (under 10) in each room is $159 per person
Add on days are available at all the resorts (up to 3 days before and 3 days after) at the following rates (taxes included):
- Yacht/Beach Club: $238.65
- Swan/Dolphin: $187.59
- Port Orleans: $128.76
- All Star Movies: $76.59
- Holiday Inn Family Suites: $116.55
- Buena Vista Suites: $102.12
- Holiday Inn Maingate East: $58.83
A deposit of $200 per room is due no later than Feb 12th.
The cost for 'event only' participants is $229 per person (10 and over) and $159 per person (under 10).
I'm going to try and answer some questions that we have been asked already:
- Can we just do part of the event? Unfortunately, it would be an administrative nightmare to do partial events, so where the events are concerned, it would require the full package.
- Can I just do the events and not the hotel?
Yes. We will be opening up the reservations to events only in a few weeks. First, we have to establish how many rooms we are going to need. Once we have done that, we will allow people to book event only reservations.
- What if all the members of my party are not going to participate in the events, but will be staying in the room with us?
We will work this on a case by case basis for special pricing. There is no way for us to pre-determine pricing as it depends on the number of adults/children that will be participating. We will be including a special email address on the reservation form where special requests can be sent.
- Will there be any events taking place that are free of charge? Yes. We will be hosting some events around property that will be open to everyone, regardless of convention status. We are still working on those events, and the details are a few months off.
- Can I specify which room/view I want at the hotels? Right now, we are not blocking specific room views, and it may be difficult to accomodate such requests. Certainly, if there is a member of your party that has special needs, we will do everything we can to accommodate them.
- What will the menu's be for the various buffets? I have absolutely no idea. We have not gotten quite that far yet.
- What will the price be for those who just want to attend the events?
The cost will be $229 for persons 10 years and older and $159 for persons under 10.
- Is theme park admission included in the above prices?
No. The prices above are only for hotel/event. There will be special 4 day convention tickets available for $202 (incl tax) for adults 10 and over and $161 (incl tax) for children under 10. 5 day passes are also available for $230 for adults and $182 for children. These passes include admission to both Disney Quest and Pleasure Island.
- Is there an additional room charge for third and fourth adults in the room?
Yes, the cost is $25 per person (Yach/Beach/Swan/Dolphin), $15 per person (Port Orleans) and $10 per person (All Stars/Holiday Inn/Buena Vista Suites).
- Will there be an option for us to add a 3 or 4 night cruise after the event?
Yes, we are working on special pricing for a cruise add on. More details to follow.
I'm sure there will be other questions that I have not addressed here, and there will be more details and information (and events) as the year progresses. Right now, we need to get a clear picture of who will be attending, so we can finalize all those arrangements.
As I said, the reservation form will be on-line Monday (by early afternoon), and we will post links on all the boards (as well as the DIS home page) when it's ready. Please keep in mind that your place is not held until we receive the deposit ($200).
So, there you have it. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them.
Thanks,
Pete
DIS Convention: http://www.wdwinfo.com/discon.htm
------------------------
Pete Werner
My motto...why sleep when you can work?
And here is a list of links that I made last year to help with those of us that went to DIS-CON-II. I hope that this helps some of you DISers. Please remember that this was made for 2001 DIS-CON-I...NOT...2002 DIS-CON-II.
I thought that I would add a few links here, that we could use before going to DIS-CON. Many of you may already know these, but maybe some of you are new to WDW. Anyway, just click on the sentence to check it out. They are not in any specific order.
2001-DIS-CON-I (Patinmn's) most excellent itenerary that shows official, paid events in lime-green and open for all events. Have you thanked Pat for this?
Click Here, for an easy to use transportation tool when wanting to know the differnt times or different ways to get from place to place at WDW from ourlaughingplace.com.
Click Here, for an interesting WDW themepark GuideMap online that is similar to what you would get as you walk into the park (THIS WEEK). Since Park GuideMaps are usually made to use for a week, this site is good to check the week that you are going TO WDW because it gives all sorts of information. Go to MK and you will see the Dates at the top, additional info, then you'll find times and events by date and by each Land and clickable, interesting, additional information at Steve Soare's site.
Click Here, to see printable maps of the GuideMaps from the Park information in the above link. Also, maps of Resorts, WDW, Downtown Disney, Boardwalk area, Orlando Airport, and additional WDW Transportation info by Disneyzone.net
Click Here, for WDW park times, parade times, firework times. I like this link to print out and plan with. I know there is an official WDW one, but this one can print out everything and I think that it is easier to read the times from themeparks.com.
Click Here, to see or schedule an unofficial DIS-Meet. If you want to start your own or see who's going or to add your name to a DIS-Meet. You can also enter your WDW vacation dates and see a countdown list of all the DISers going to WDW.
Click Here, to go to the DIS CHAT LOG-ON.
Click here, to see menus at all WDW park and resort and area restaurants. I know everybody has seen this, but I just put this here for me from wdwig.com.
Click here, to see EPCOT's Candlelight Processional information from wdwig.com including a completed list of narraters and some change to showtimes. Usually there are three shows a day, but the media events may take over a few shows, including December 2nd and 3rd, and it looks like they cancelled the 5:00 P.M. show Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday because of whatever. But that could change, like I see that they added two E-Nights in November.
Click Here, to read information about each CP narrator.
Click Here, for information on MVMCP from wdwig.com.
Click here, for a great 2001 list of events, times for MVMCP by MousePlanet.com . Thank you Disneycub. It has the best, ever pictures of the EPCOT Christmas tree, etc.
Click Here, for a most excellent copy of the MVMCP schedule of times fom last year thanks to DISer B2LM.
Click Here, for information on the MGM's Osborne Family Lights from wdwig.com
Click Here, for information on the MGM's Fantasmic and PS from wdwig.com.
Click Here, Christmas Decorations and Trees at the different Resorts with plenty of links to pictures. Sounds licke our Holiday Tour.
Click Here, to read about the EPCOT Holiday Readers from wdwig.com.
<img src=http://wdwig.com/h_wl4.jpg>
Here are different links to look at WDW Christmas Lights at various web sites.
* EPCOT, MK, MGM, MVMCP, and Resorts at wdwig.com
* Carlson's Resorts Gingerbread site
* 900, yes, 900 Christmas light pictures of the WDW MK, EPCOT, MGM, AK, Osborne, MVMCP, Downtown Disney, Celebration, and the WDW RESORTS at LaughingPlace.com
* A few pictures, one snowing down MainStreet, and another older tree where the MGM hat icon is now located at Themeparks.com
Sincerely, RaySharpton
It takes a lot of planning by the DIS to get Resort Rates, Special Event Rates, etc. together. They are trying to save us money. Remenber if you got the package last year at the Yacht Club the room rate was only about $115.00 per night fot the four nights of the convention.
So please be patient.
All the following information was for the 2001 DIS-CON-I, and NOT...NOT...NOT...NOT...for 2002 DIS-CON-II. Please don't get mad if you did not read this disclaimer. And, remember, Days, Dates, Prices, Rates, Events, and Times will be different. Whew!...I hope that this was a clear disclaimer
Also, let me know if the links don't work...thank you.
Here is a link to last years original registration for the 2001 DIS Convention "A Gathering of Friends".
And, here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions from last years 2001 DIS-CON-I from the above link. Just in case that link is discontinued.
Who can attend?
Can we just do part of the event?
Can I just do the events and not the hotel?
What if all the members of my party are not going to participate in the events, but will be staying in the room with us?
Will there be any events taking place that are free of charge?
Can I specify which room/view I want at the hotels?
What will the menu's be for the various buffets?
What will the price be for those who just want to attend the events?
Is theme park admission included in the above prices?
Is there an additional room charge for third and fourth adults in the room?
- Who can attend the event?
The event is open to all visitors of this web site who want the opportunity to meet others site visitors, and share in our mutual love of Disney.
- Can we just do part of the event?
Unfortunately, it would be an administrative nightmare to do partial events, so where the events are concerned, it would require the full package.
- Can I just do the events and not the hotel?
During our last registration period we did make event only registrations available. During this current period, we are opening up registrations only to those who want both hotel and event registration. Once we complete that cycle, we will reopen event only registration to offer any space remaining.
- What if all the members of my party are not going to participate in the events, but will be staying in the room with us?
We will work this on a case by case basis for special pricing. There is no way for us to pre-determine pricing as it depends on the number of adults/children that will be participating. All special requests should be sent via email to 2001@wdwinfor.com(changed to protect the innocent) Be sure to include the number of people in your party, the number of rooms you will need, the hotel you want to stay at and the number of people attending the events.
- Will there be any events taking place that are free of charge?
Yes. We will be hosting some events around property that will be open to everyone, regardless of convention status. We are still working on those events, and the details are a few months off.
- Can I specify which room/view I want at the hotels?
Right now, we are not blocking specific room views, and it may be difficult to accommodate such requests. Certainly, if there is a member of your party that has special needs, we will do everything we can to accommodate them.
- What will the menu's be for the various buffets?
The menus have not yet been determined.
- What will the price be for those who just want to attend the events?
The cost will be $229 for persons 10 years and older and $159 for persons under 10. Please note that at this time we are NOT accepting event only registrations.
- Is theme park admission included in the price?
No. The prices above are only for hotel/event. There will be special 4 day convention tickets available for $202 (incl tax) for adults 10 and over and $161 (incl tax) for children under 10. 5 day passes are also available for $230 for adults and $182 for children. These passes include admission to both Disney Quest and Pleasure Island.
- Is there an additional room charge for third and fourth adults in the room?
Yes, the cost is $25 per person (Yacht/Beach/Swan/Dolphin), $15 per person (Port Orleans) and $10 per person (All Stars/Holiday Inn/Buena Vista Suites).
And here is a copy of a post that Pete posted with updated 2001 (not 2002) DIS Convention-I "A Gathering of Friends (not 202-DIS-CON-II):
(REMEMBER THIS WAS FOR 2001 AND NOT THE FUTURE 2002 DIS-CON-II) Okay, I think we have things nailed down enough for me to announce the details.
We will begin accepting reservations on Monday. At first, we will only take reservations from those who will be using the hotel package, as we need to solidify that contract first. Those who don't want the hotel, don't fear. We will be offering a 'convention only' package within the next few weeks.
Deposits for the event will have to be paid by check. The deposit to hold your place is $200 per room. Due to the fact that we have negotiated VERY good prices with the Disney hotels, Disney Club and Annual Pass discounts will not apply.
The hotel packages include the following:
- 5 days/4 nights accommodations at the hotel you select
- Private DIS Character Breakfast (with the location and characters to be announced..we're trying for Mickey, Minnie and Cinderella)
- Continental Breakfast one morning
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner at Epcot (France or Canada), followed by a dessert party in the private viewing area for Illuminations
- Dessert party in the private viewing area for Fantasmic
- Family photo session for each participant
- DIS Lanyard
- Surprise Gift for kids under 18
The prices are per person based on double occupancy:
- Yacht Club - $689 per person
- Swan/Dolphin - $586 per person
- Port Orleans - $469 per person
- All Star Movies - $364 per person
- Holiday Inn Family Suites - $444 per person
- Buena Vista Suites - $416 per person
- Holiday Inn Maingate East - $329 per person
The price for a third/fourth adult (10 and over) in each room is $229 per person
The price for a third/fourth child (under 10) in each room is $159 per person
Add on days are available at all the resorts (up to 3 days before and 3 days after) at the following rates (taxes included):
- Yacht/Beach Club: $238.65
- Swan/Dolphin: $187.59
- Port Orleans: $128.76
- All Star Movies: $76.59
- Holiday Inn Family Suites: $116.55
- Buena Vista Suites: $102.12
- Holiday Inn Maingate East: $58.83
A deposit of $200 per room is due no later than Feb 12th.
The cost for 'event only' participants is $229 per person (10 and over) and $159 per person (under 10).
I'm going to try and answer some questions that we have been asked already:
- Can we just do part of the event? Unfortunately, it would be an administrative nightmare to do partial events, so where the events are concerned, it would require the full package.
- Can I just do the events and not the hotel?
Yes. We will be opening up the reservations to events only in a few weeks. First, we have to establish how many rooms we are going to need. Once we have done that, we will allow people to book event only reservations.
- What if all the members of my party are not going to participate in the events, but will be staying in the room with us?
We will work this on a case by case basis for special pricing. There is no way for us to pre-determine pricing as it depends on the number of adults/children that will be participating. We will be including a special email address on the reservation form where special requests can be sent.
- Will there be any events taking place that are free of charge? Yes. We will be hosting some events around property that will be open to everyone, regardless of convention status. We are still working on those events, and the details are a few months off.
- Can I specify which room/view I want at the hotels? Right now, we are not blocking specific room views, and it may be difficult to accomodate such requests. Certainly, if there is a member of your party that has special needs, we will do everything we can to accommodate them.
- What will the menu's be for the various buffets? I have absolutely no idea. We have not gotten quite that far yet.
- What will the price be for those who just want to attend the events?
The cost will be $229 for persons 10 years and older and $159 for persons under 10.
- Is theme park admission included in the above prices?
No. The prices above are only for hotel/event. There will be special 4 day convention tickets available for $202 (incl tax) for adults 10 and over and $161 (incl tax) for children under 10. 5 day passes are also available for $230 for adults and $182 for children. These passes include admission to both Disney Quest and Pleasure Island.
- Is there an additional room charge for third and fourth adults in the room?
Yes, the cost is $25 per person (Yach/Beach/Swan/Dolphin), $15 per person (Port Orleans) and $10 per person (All Stars/Holiday Inn/Buena Vista Suites).
- Will there be an option for us to add a 3 or 4 night cruise after the event?
Yes, we are working on special pricing for a cruise add on. More details to follow.
I'm sure there will be other questions that I have not addressed here, and there will be more details and information (and events) as the year progresses. Right now, we need to get a clear picture of who will be attending, so we can finalize all those arrangements.
As I said, the reservation form will be on-line Monday (by early afternoon), and we will post links on all the boards (as well as the DIS home page) when it's ready. Please keep in mind that your place is not held until we receive the deposit ($200).
So, there you have it. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them.
Thanks,
Pete
DIS Convention: http://www.wdwinfo.com/discon.htm
------------------------
Pete Werner
My motto...why sleep when you can work?
And here is a list of links that I made last year to help with those of us that went to DIS-CON-II. I hope that this helps some of you DISers. Please remember that this was made for 2001 DIS-CON-I...NOT...2002 DIS-CON-II.
I thought that I would add a few links here, that we could use before going to DIS-CON. Many of you may already know these, but maybe some of you are new to WDW. Anyway, just click on the sentence to check it out. They are not in any specific order.
2001-DIS-CON-I (Patinmn's) most excellent itenerary that shows official, paid events in lime-green and open for all events. Have you thanked Pat for this?
Click Here, for an easy to use transportation tool when wanting to know the differnt times or different ways to get from place to place at WDW from ourlaughingplace.com.
Click Here, for an interesting WDW themepark GuideMap online that is similar to what you would get as you walk into the park (THIS WEEK). Since Park GuideMaps are usually made to use for a week, this site is good to check the week that you are going TO WDW because it gives all sorts of information. Go to MK and you will see the Dates at the top, additional info, then you'll find times and events by date and by each Land and clickable, interesting, additional information at Steve Soare's site.
Click Here, to see printable maps of the GuideMaps from the Park information in the above link. Also, maps of Resorts, WDW, Downtown Disney, Boardwalk area, Orlando Airport, and additional WDW Transportation info by Disneyzone.net
Click Here, for WDW park times, parade times, firework times. I like this link to print out and plan with. I know there is an official WDW one, but this one can print out everything and I think that it is easier to read the times from themeparks.com.
Click Here, to see or schedule an unofficial DIS-Meet. If you want to start your own or see who's going or to add your name to a DIS-Meet. You can also enter your WDW vacation dates and see a countdown list of all the DISers going to WDW.
Click Here, to go to the DIS CHAT LOG-ON.
Click here, to see menus at all WDW park and resort and area restaurants. I know everybody has seen this, but I just put this here for me from wdwig.com.
Click here, to see EPCOT's Candlelight Processional information from wdwig.com including a completed list of narraters and some change to showtimes. Usually there are three shows a day, but the media events may take over a few shows, including December 2nd and 3rd, and it looks like they cancelled the 5:00 P.M. show Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday because of whatever. But that could change, like I see that they added two E-Nights in November.
Click Here, to read information about each CP narrator.
Click Here, for information on MVMCP from wdwig.com.
Click here, for a great 2001 list of events, times for MVMCP by MousePlanet.com . Thank you Disneycub. It has the best, ever pictures of the EPCOT Christmas tree, etc.
Click Here, for a most excellent copy of the MVMCP schedule of times fom last year thanks to DISer B2LM.
Click Here, for information on the MGM's Osborne Family Lights from wdwig.com
Click Here, for information on the MGM's Fantasmic and PS from wdwig.com.
Click Here, Christmas Decorations and Trees at the different Resorts with plenty of links to pictures. Sounds licke our Holiday Tour.
Click Here, to read about the EPCOT Holiday Readers from wdwig.com.
<img src=http://wdwig.com/h_wl4.jpg>
Here are different links to look at WDW Christmas Lights at various web sites.
* EPCOT, MK, MGM, MVMCP, and Resorts at wdwig.com
* Carlson's Resorts Gingerbread site
* 900, yes, 900 Christmas light pictures of the WDW MK, EPCOT, MGM, AK, Osborne, MVMCP, Downtown Disney, Celebration, and the WDW RESORTS at LaughingPlace.com
* A few pictures, one snowing down MainStreet, and another older tree where the MGM hat icon is now located at Themeparks.com
Sincerely, RaySharpton
Thank You
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