Originally Posted By -em While I spent most of the day at the rather dull cash sales in the Porte Cochere (so no sessions- I got paid to be there ) so far the major feedback I've heard is for the merch team on a rather dull selection and a very very long queue- Most people seemed to enjoy the sessions but a lot to me had skipped out by the later afternoon- Personally though the archive room was dull that besides the 4 larger animatronics I know quite a few people who have better collections without digging- Alas since I have to be back to work day 2 in 7 hrs- More tomorrow
Originally Posted By Donny Well let me say I have had a blast seeing the behind the scenes stories,pictures and videos.It can get a little drawn out at times but I have learned so much the first day and as my wife and I left we had a chance to meet most of the speakers.Anyone who was there can't tell me the Baby newyear story wasn't funy
Originally Posted By Westsider How many people were at this event? It didn't seem to generate much buzz or excitement.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> ^^I know for a fact that the Spirit refused to show ... << That's only because there wasn't any free food or drinks.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Well let me say I have had a blast seeing the behind the scenes stories,pictures and videos.It can get a little drawn out at times but I have learned so much the first day and as my wife and I left we had a chance to meet most of the speakers.Anyone who was there can't tell me the Baby newyear story wasn't funy << I'm glad you and your wife had a good time Donny. It sounds like you felt you got your moneys worth from the event.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> ^^I know for a fact that the Spirit refused to show ... << <<That's only because there wasn't any free food or drinks.>> That's only because I don't have a podcast or blog where I always pass the MAGIC on ... I have the feeling if I were I'd have a MAGICal envelope with vouchers for resturants like Jiko and Narcoosee's and California Grill waiting in my room upon arrival. And maybe even Disney Gift Cards ... which as it turns out can have money shifted onto their credit/debit cards on check out, which isn't really kosher but apparently happens too ... Why did Momma and Daddy Spirit not bring me up to be a grifter?
Originally Posted By Donny A picture of the Dream finder at D23 <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/showpic.asp?filename=http://laughingplace.com/files/live/big/0013819-694486.jpg&caption=Dream+finder+D23" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/s...nder+D23</a>
Originally Posted By leobloom I'm trying to fathom why anyone would pay $20 for this ugly ringer t-shirt that proudly proclaims "I'm a Disney Geek". Or you can get the trading pin for $22. Holy cow, here are the prices and "goodies" that were for sale. I copied and pasted from another site: PINS AND PATCHES Destination D Logo Pin: $22 Destination D Logo w/Orange Bird Pin: $22 Destination D Logo w/Figment Pin: $22 Destination D Logo w/5-Legged Goat Pin: $22 Scavenger Hunt Pin: $22 EPCOT Center Pin: $22 Disney Geek Pin: $22 Armchair Archivist Pin: $22 T-Shirts (Up to 2XL) EPCOT Center: $20 Disney Geek: $20 Orange Bird: $20 Blue Contemporary: $20 Scavenger Hunt: $20 (They didn't have this one available but they did have a button up alternative for $62 OTHER ITEMS EPCOT Center Opening Day Map Reproduction: $12.50 Magic Kingdom Opening Day Map Reproduction: $12.50 Walt Disney World 40th Exclusive Buttons (set of 5): $8.00 Walt Disney World 40th Buttons (Set of 3): $4.00 (Although if you purchased all five different sets of the set of 5 buttons (that's a mouthful), then you got the Set of 3 for FREE! D23 Publication Case: (The quarterly magazines available by volume purchase) Vol. I - 2010 (Holds 4 Issues): $49 Vol. II - 2010 (Holds 8 Issues): $65 Vol. III - 2011 (Holds 4 Issues): $49 PINS & PATCHES: DON Tron Pin (Limited Edition 500): $22 Up All Night Pin (Limited Edition 1,500): $22 D23 Launch Day Pin: $22 D23 First Anniversary Oversized Pin: $33 Walt Disney Archives Oversized Pin: $33 Epcot Future World Patches (Set of 9): $49 OTHER ITEMS: Gold D23 Membership Card: $74.99 (Free D23 First Anniversary Membership Pin w/purchase) Silver D23 Membership Card: $34.99 (Free D23 First Anniversary Membership Pin w/purchase) D23 Mickey Tote Bag: $4 (FREE with membership purchase)
Originally Posted By leobloom The publication cases are especially egregious. Those prices don't include the actual magazines. My gosh, I didn't realize how far off the deep end some people are.
Originally Posted By -em I wanted to buy a pin.. When I saw the prices of said pin. I didn't buy a pin- but I was able to catch part of the last session today which was pretty good 30 hrs of work in 48- I am exhausted -em
Originally Posted By Donny Yeah I would have to say the prices for merchandise and food was an insult but the event was out of this world.If you are a fan of the parks you really knew you were watching history be made .I cant tell you how many times I saw the crowd lean in and Disney park experts whisper "I never knew that."I have to say I was skeptical whether my wife and I would get our moneys worth but at the end we both agreed we really did.It was AWESOME.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer 22 bucks for a PIN!? And the map repros are cheaper?! ....And thus devaluing the two originals I have hanging in my room...? Terrible, Disney. Terrible.
Originally Posted By HMButler79 So of COURSE, they can bring back Dreamfinder and Figment to a $175 fan event, but not put him back in the orignal ride. I see.....
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Exactly. Disney is only stellar for those that pay extra these days.
Originally Posted By plpeters70 So what was the deal with having the Dreamfinder there? Was he just there for a meet-and-greet, or were they discussing the history of JII?
