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Destination D details released

stillgoofy

stillgoofy

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DougK said:
Tom, I agree with you 100%. Nobody complains more about Disney's prices than I do when the complaint is justified, such as the prices of WDW's hotel rooms, but these special events are expensive for a reason. They are limited in size and also always very well done. I am hoping to be able to go to this event. I do wish the $1000 Top Of The World ticket was for two people though. I will have to stick with the "cheap" $190 tickets!
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I also will be going for the "cheap" $190 tickets and I don't think that cost is too high. For anyone who's been to an event like this with Marty Sklar, Bob Gurr and Alice Davis it's well worth the money to hear from the original Disney Legends. I certainly can't afford the Top of the World ticket but will still come for the remainder of the event. Well worth the money for me. The last Destination D event at WDW was more than fabulous.
 
TinkerBell9988

TinkerBell9988

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flynnibus said:
and you should realize D23 doesn't own the parks nor have carte blanche to use them. When D23 collects a pile of money to run such private events on WDW property.. you don't think TDO is demanding 'fees' from them? Think TDO is going to sit by and say "please sell access to my resources for whatever you want... we don't care and will support you in anyway you want for free"???
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I'm not sure if you are backing me up or trying to correct me, so I apologize if the below is defensive.

Yes, I understand D23 does not own the parks nor has carte blanche to use them. If D23 wants to put an event together, they must put a budget together first, and then they must pay (just like any other person or company who wants to do an event) for the event space. Just like a wedding, a convention, etc. Its the same thing.

Also, D23 does not collect a pile of money first. Don't you think the convention center at the Contemporary has already been financially rented out (or at least the down payment) by D23?
 
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TinkerBell9988

TinkerBell9988

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WDWFigment said:
I think it's a bit of a stretch to say that one weekend worth of rentals from WDW (in spaces that might have been rented by an outside organization if not by D23) really can be connected to the "flood of upcharge events to pay for Magic Bands."

You can parse words if you like, but the fact remains that this event and its pricing are not a result of the cost of Magic Bands.

I certainly don't think D23 is a perfectly-run organization (far from it), but when they put on ambitious events for a small number of attendees, the costs aren't going to be cheap. Especially when they have to deal with other arms of the company that may not exactly be cooperative with them.

The people I know in D23 are genuinely passionate fans of the parks and put tons of effort into these events because of said passion. They certainly are not stuffed suits somehow using the events to mock fans.
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Thanks, Tom. I second everything you said above. The smaller the number of attendees, the more money they will charge per ticket since it will, in turn, cost them more money to put together. D23 is not the best run organization... haha.

The birth of most D23 events (like Destination D events) can be compared to grassroots events that can only happen if the higher-ups can give the "go" signal. And the "go" signal will only be given if the budget is as small as possible. The grassroots people in D23 are friends of mine, and I can attest their passion to celebrate park history. This is in no means intended to be a memorial and it is intended to celebrate all past attractions of all domestic Disney theme parks, hence why Disneyland attractions are included.

(Pssst its @ericarose, just in case you didn't know). :)
 
flynnibus

flynnibus

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TinkerBell9988 said:
I'm not sure if you are backing me up or trying to correct me, so I apologize if the below is defensive.
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My point was that just because d23 is not part of tdo - it does not mean d23 costs have nothing to do with tdo. Tdo gets to decide what to charge d23 for things... Which in turn need to be passed on by d23 or covered by them.

Be it catering, event space, or exclusive attraction access... Tdo controls the keys...
 
TinkerBell9988

TinkerBell9988

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flynnibus said:
My point was that just because d23 is not part of tdo - it does not mean d23 costs have nothing to do with tdo. Tdo gets to decide what to charge d23 for things... Which in turn need to be passed on by d23 or covered by them.

Be it catering, event space, or exclusive attraction access... Tdo controls the keys...
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Ehhhh that is not true. D23 is considered a customer, just like any other company that would like to use space for a convention. As for special attraction access, that is dealt with Special Events services as well. I know because I once did a special event similar (but on a much smaller scale) about five years ago. TDO doesn't decide what to charge people for these things, they have much bigger fish to fry - like MagicBandz!

Sorry, I know too much about how these D23 events happen but I cannot share all that I know for various reasons. :)
 
DougK

DougK

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They mentioned discounts at the Contemporary Resort and also Port Orleans Riverside for those attending this event. Does anyone have any clue how much those discounts will be? For the prices they charge, especially at the Contemporary, it would be nice to something like a 50% or more discount since we are already paying for D23 membership and also paying $190 or $1000 for a ticket to the event. I am sure this is wishful thinking on my part but I'd love to know soon so I can plan.
 
asianway

asianway

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DougK said:
They mentioned discounts at the Contemporary Resort and also Port Orleans Riverside for those attending this event. Does anyone have any clue how much those discounts will be? For the prices they charge, especially at the Contemporary, it would be nice to something like a 50% or more discount since we are already paying for D23 membership and also paying $190 or $1000 for a ticket to the event. I am sure this is wishful thinking on my part but I'd love to know soon so I can plan.
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That money goes to different pots. It will most likely be a convention group rate-whatever that is nowadays
 
stillgoofy

stillgoofy

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DougK said:
They mentioned discounts at the Contemporary Resort and also Port Orleans Riverside for those attending this event. Does anyone have any clue how much those discounts will be? For the prices they charge, especially at the Contemporary, it would be nice to something like a 50% or more discount since we are already paying for D23 membership and also paying $190 or $1000 for a ticket to the event. I am sure this is wishful thinking on my part but I'd love to know soon so I can plan.
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It says they will send the discount resort info with the event ticket confirmation.
 
stillgoofy

stillgoofy

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I'm going. I purchased the $190 basic tickets. Resort discount is Contemporary for $215/night and PORS for $130/night. I booked at Contemporary since the event is being held there, it's more convenient,
 
asianway

asianway

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stillgoofy said:
I'm going. I purchased the $190 basic tickets. Resort discount is Contemporary for $215/night and PORS for $130/night. I booked at Contemporary since the event is being held there, it's more convenient,
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What do you get for $215? Garden wing?
 

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