Decade of Dreams Walt Disney World Vacation - May 2-6, 2009
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**CaseyC** · 01-19-2008, 11:01 AM

I just requested my quote as well. I can't wait to go! Can the DDE card be used in conjunction with the special dining events?

**Wendyismyname** · 01-19-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chezp

Just got my quote as well - so I may be going too.

Roomie!

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 01-19-2008, 11:38 AM

Cheryl,
I think if you go too we need to do a Eeyore exchange!
We will do our land & Sea package and see ya all on the land!
Deb

**Jennifer Marx** · 01-19-2008, 12:05 PM

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Can the DDE card be used in conjunction with the special dining events?

Most likely no. DDE is for good for up to 10 persons in your party, and I'm sure we'll have more than that in our group.

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 01-19-2008, 11:05 PM

Will there be a Adventures Club Meet??????????
Deb

**Retro Mommy** · 01-19-2008, 11:10 PM

Ive got the staterooms on hold! *jumping up and down* and i make my first payment in the morning. did i already say i was excited?!

**Dave Marx** · 01-19-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayce

How can DVC members be a part of this package?

We recognize that DVC members (on points), local Florida residents, and others in similar circumstances will not be in a position to purchase the package, and we're making sure that there will be events that everyone can be a part of.

However, there are other activities that are built into the package that we may not be able to open to everyone - it's the nature of how packages are put together, and one of the reasons packages are put together - to create a room count with the groups department that triggers certain benefits from the groups department. Rooms that are not part of the group cannot be counted as part of the group. If you don't make the target group room count, you're out of luck. That's one of the reasons convention groups seem to get so many cool things that "regular" guests don't get - the convention organizers, by requiring that all participants reserve rooms that are part of the convention's group booking, get a bunch of "value-added" benefits back from Disney (or the Swan/Dolphin, as the case may be). As we've learned over the years we've been organizing MouseFest, it doesn't matter how many people are staying on property if they booked the rooms on their own (whether they're using DVC points, an AP discount, or just plain good bargain hunting). The only time we can get any kind of cooperation/special accommodation from Disney is when there's an actual group hotel booking involved.

As to things like DDE, that's a matter of the nature of the event. When we do catered events, DDE is not possible - DDE only applies to regular restaurant meals. For meets at regular restaurants where everyone orders a la carte and pays for their share of the check, then DDE should be fine.

**Jennifer Marx** · 01-19-2008, 11:52 PM

I'm so excited so many of you want to join us -- it's going to be so much fun!

Will there be an Adventurers Club Meet? That's like asking if I like my iPhone! You can COUNT on an Adventurers Club Meet -- it's one of our absolute favorite places to hang out at Walt Disney World, and it also happens to be a great place for groups!

**Dave Marx** · 01-20-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Eeyore Tattoo

Will there be a Adventures Club Meet??????????
Deb

Somehow, I can't imagine there not being one! I really can't imagine celebrating our 10th Anniversary and not sharing it with the cast of our most beloved watering hole.

The question in my mind is whether there would be enough of us willing to pay for a private party at the AC to make such a party happen. It has only been done once in the history of MouseFest and the many community meets that I'm aware of, because the price is high. We need to guarantee a minimum food and beverage fee, and the number of people needed to meet that minimum is pretty substantial. But oh, wouldn't it be nice if we could pull it off! Just be sure you're ready for a healthy case of sticker shock.

**chezp** · 01-20-2008, 02:41 AM

An Adventurers' Club meet - private party or not - would be great.

**DrDolphin** · 01-20-2008, 07:24 AM

I am seriously considering attending..

**FanOfMickey** · 01-20-2008, 10:02 AM

I am thinking of going too

**mcc0313** · 01-20-2008, 10:34 AM

I e-mailed for a quote too...I am hoping to make this the first mommy only trip

spiceypj · 01-20-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayce

How can DVC members be a part of this package?

get a room at a value - it is not that expensive - remember this is 2009 not 2008

so plenty of time to save.

lots of DVC members got a room at a value to get the free dinning - same ideal.

**BethC** · 01-20-2008, 03:09 PM

I am trying to figure out if I will have the money to go. Any idea on the price of sticker shock on AC? I know it would just be a wild guess, but you guys would know more than I would on that. Also stupid question but I need to ask. Are kids invited to everything?