D23 Anniversary Party at WDW

[WDW Vacationer]

Both sound great,but I'm an archives geek,and would love to see the DL stuff.:lol:

 

[Monty]

Both sound great,but I'm an archives geek,and would love to see the DL stuff.:lol:

Both actually appeal to me. WDW gets the edge because of dinner... I, um... Like to eat! :slurp: That, and exclusive access to FL doesn't do it for me. :hurl:

 

[cdunbar]

Both actually appeal to me. WDW gets the edge because of dinner... I, um... Like to eat! :slurp: That, and exclusive access to FL doesn't do it for me. :hurl:

I love ya for being honest Monty! :ROFLOL:

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Both actually appeal to me. WDW gets the edge because of dinner... I, um... Like to eat! :slurp: That, and exclusive access to FL doesn't do it for me. :hurl:

For me,it would be a matter of "Which one am I closer to?":lol: Both sound great!

 

[wdwfan22]

I actually think people are over-thinking it and getting more excited about what could happen. After all, the Philharmagic theater fits 486 people, the Diamond Horseshoe even less. They will not announce such big news to such a small group.


It's the D23 anniversary party, not a press event.

You couldn't have said it any better. Some of you are reading more into this event then what it is. This is nothing more than an anniversary party with a special pin release at the end. Announcements are made in front of the media.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

You couldn't have said it any better. Some of you are reading more into this event then what it is. This is nothing more than an anniversary party with a special pin release at the end. Announcements are made in front of the media.

So, they'll read the Press Release? :lookaroun


At least you won't have Rasulo (The ________ Cheney look-alike) to leer at you, like at the Expo. :lookaroun

 

[Exprcoofto]

More details:

01.29.10 - To celebrate our first year of making Disney magic for fans around the world, we're throwing a party created with Disney fans in mind! Join the D23 Team at the Walt Disney World® Resort for a wonderful night of magic and memories.


Join the D23 Team at the Walt Disney World Resort for a spectacular night of magic and memories!
After checking in at the Magic Kingdom, guests will have free time to enjoy the park's attractions and shows at their own pace. In the evening, attendees will enjoy one of two private dinners inside the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, where piano music will fill the air and you'll take a look back at D23's first fun-filled year. Awaiting guests will be a mouth-watering buffet dinner of gourmet barbecue offerings, from slow smoked short rib of beef served on mesquite polenta to jalapeno cheddar cheese corn bread and much more!

Following dinner, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy more attractions or view the majestic fireworks spectacular, Wishes. Then, as the Magic Kingdom is closing to the general public, D23 Members and their guests will be escorted into Mickey's PhilharMagic for an exclusive viewing of this 3-D extravaganza, which combines colorful animation and soaring music to create a dazzling spectacle. Afterwards, Walt Disney Imagineering will present insider details about the recently announced Fantasyland Forest expansion project for the Magic Kingdom.

And to cap the night's celebration, guests will partake in a sumptuous dessert buffet in Fantasyland, where they will be able to enjoy a private party with fellow D23 Members, riding several of the park's signature attractions that recall the splendor and nostalgia of some of Walt Disney's most famous animated classics. And at our members' request, guests will mix and mingle with beloved, classic Disney characters, as well as a few friends you may not have seen strolling through the park in a while!

Every guest will also receive a special, limited-edition commemorative pin in honor of D23's first anniversary, the perfect gift to remember this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Date: Friday, March 5, 2010
Location: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Check In: Begins at 9 a.m. at Guest Relations at the Magic Kingdom; starting at 2 p.m. check in will move to the brick kiosk by the main entrance of the Magic Kingdom; check in will end promptly at 6:30 p.m.
First Dinner Seating: 4:30 p.m.
Second Dinner Seating: 6:30 p.m.
Event Ends: 11 p.m.
Cost: $140 per person
Tickets Available: 10 a.m. PST Thursday, February 4, 2010

Included with the cost of your ticket:
Park admission for one day at Walt Disney World (see below)
Private dinner inside the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon
Exclusive viewing of Mickey's PhilharMagic
Presentation on the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion by an Imagineer
Dessert party in Fantasyland after park closing with the opportunity to ride several attractions
Photo opportunities with beloved Disney characters
Commemorative, limited-edition pin (one per guest)

 

[Monty]

I'll be going!

$140 is an expensive Event... Dinner better be really good! :lol:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I'll be going!

$140 is an expensive Event... Dinner better be really good! :lol:

Looks like Drew was right with his guess.

And yes, I agree, expensive.:lol::lookaroun

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Sounds cool!

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'll be going!

$140 is an expensive Event... Dinner better be really good! :lol:

Looks like Drew was right with his guess.

And yes, I agree, expensive.:lol::lookaroun

With these types of limited events, I think they priced them too low in Year 1. The result was tickets selling out before most people even had a chance to get them. I don't think all of these events should be cost prohibitive, but I understand it.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

With these types of limited events, I think they priced them too low in Year 1. The result was tickets selling out before most people even had a chance to get them. I don't think all of these events should be cost prohibitive, but I understand it.

They have to find a happy balance, then. Cost prohibitve, in a sense, more availability/bigger events, and above all, worth.

Agreed.

 

[Monty]

With these types of limited events, I think they priced them too low in Year 1. The result was tickets selling out before most people even had a chance to get them. I don't think all of these events should be cost prohibitive, but I understand it.

It's not actually all that expensive. The event ticket includes a one-day, one-park admission, so the event itself only costs ~$56 if you have an AP.

The event admission has to be used by 5 May, 2010, so anyone with an AP that expires between 5 March and ~5 June can apply the event admission to their renewal [which is the case for me].

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

It's not actually all that expensive. The event ticket includes a one-day, one-park admission, so the event itself only costs ~$56 if you have an AP.

The event admission has to be used by 5 May, 2010, so anyone with an AP that expires between 5 March and ~5 June can apply the event admission to their renewal [which is the case for me].

See, now the fact that it's the whole day is a very good deal, I agree.

 

[trentino]

We have annual passes -- would we be able to sell our one day passes to friends who are going to WDW in April?

 

[WDW1974]

I think I'll pass ... unless someone wants to buy me a ticket.

 

[NewfieFan]

We have annual passes -- would we be able to sell our one day passes to friends who are going to WDW in April?

Wondering the same thing!?!

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Wondering the same thing!?!

Don't think so... I would imagine that the one day pass would be paired with the D23 Membership. Meaning you would have to present your card.

 

[Monty]

We have annual passes -- would we be able to sell our one day passes to friends who are going to WDW in April?

I don't see why not. It's a one-day one-park admission that hasn't been used.

 

[NewfieFan]

I don't see why not. It's a one-day one-park admission that hasn't been used.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking?

Anyway to know for sure?