Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi folks, I know this will probably get moved, but European Lpers hardly seem to go to the meet boards, and US Lpers hardly seem to visit the DLP boards. We are considering organising a big LP meet in DLP this year to celebrate the 15th Anniversary. There will be a new parade, streetmousephere, the opening of Toon Studios and Tower of Terror. To ensure we meet everyone's requirements, I am asking who is interested in such a meet? If we getour plans together, we can probably organise group discounts and other cool events. Also, dependent on who is coming, we will need to consider whether it will be during the school holidays or not. We will no doubt have the usual tours, quizes and games, as well as the possibility of a few surprises too! Who is interested?
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I would really love to be able to do something like this. Let me do some research to see if it's within reach financially. I think our school holidays may differ from yours, so do you have a general date range?
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I'd be interested if it was relatively late in the year, giving me time to save.
Originally Posted By LuLu I would love to do this, sometime between June 21-July 9. I'm hoping to book my summer vacation soon, and once I do (assuming we're still going to France, long story!) my availability will be more constrained by my itinerary, but still within those weeks.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks for the responses folks. This is why we are putting the banner up. If it's later that is better for people, then we could consider a Halloween or Christmas meet. Another option is during LuLu's trip time (though we may go then anyway). WE are happy to be guided by our American pals as they have further to travel. Let me know once you have looked into more. I was thinking either early July, October or November.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I will price early July, but I think for us that is peak "I want more of your money" season. Will check back with ya!
Originally Posted By disney pete me me me pick me we would defo be in Dave dependent on time of year and work schedules
Originally Posted By LuLu 999 - if you open a British Airways credit card, they offer a free companion ticket with a business ticket. When I checked, it was under $1800 for TWO RT tickets, a pretty good deal. You can get prices like that sometimes in the off, off season, but they probably wouldn't be available til a few months out (or less). Let us know if you find any good deals!
Originally Posted By LuLu clarification: "under $1800 for TWO RT tickets" from LAX-->Paris (with a stop in London)
Originally Posted By u k fan Just point me in the right direction and I'll be there. Anyday, anytime. I'm easy (but then you knew that already)!!!
Originally Posted By smedley Much as we would love to attend, I don't think funds will stretch to both this and WDW in November, and that's the priority trip as we're going with family.. Sure you guys are going to have a blast though
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well folks, 13th - 19th June they have one night extra free and kids under 7 free, plus they are introducing extra magic hours like in the States for on site guests!!! Very tempting (but it falls short of Lulu's visit). For the US Lpers - we could consider the Bon Fire festivities in early November, giving people time to save, or Christmas holidays. I welcome feedback soon as the deal in June is limited, and if people are struggling, I don't want to miss it!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Mr. Baloo, I did some extensive research this weekend...I don't believe I can make it in June / July. I am trying for November / December though. Fingers crossed!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo No worries 999Haunts. Let's keep in touch, but it seems the Baloos will be doing at least one spring/summer trip and one winter. I am happy to organise a big meet as best as we can. The main thing I advise our US LP friends to do is look at flights. We can help get the best deals on accommodation.
Originally Posted By LuLu Gah! DD doesn't get out of school til the 15th. Dave, if you wanted to go then, I can try to move my flight up and do DLP first thing. I haven't booked yet.
Originally Posted By LuLu Looks like it will cost me just a bit more to move my dates up by a couple days. However, airfare is quite a bit more than when I last looked! :-( Is it important to stay onsite? I was just planning to take the train from our apartment in Marais, and I was only planning on one day at DLP. How many nights do you have to stay to get one night free?
Originally Posted By u k fan I am currently looking at a quick hop over in a couple of weeks (not sure yet) and a family trip (finally) in March. I will be well up for a June meet as it's the only month in which I've never visited DLP. I'm also happy to look at Bonfire night as we often go around then anyway. 4 trips to DLP this year sounds about right as we're not planning to be at WDW until spring 08 so I say we do both!!!
Originally Posted By leemac UKfan the new parade should be in previews in the last week of March with an official unveiling on either March 31 or April 1 at the moment. Worth bearing in mind.
