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Old 03-10-2009, 01:03 PM   #196
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I think I am missing something because I don't see any new information from the last time you posted that link.
Here's another link for it, same site: D23 Merchandise and Club Information on DisneyShopping.com | StitchKingdom.com
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Old 03-10-2009, 01:10 PM   #197
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Thanks! I found it now - I was completely missing it
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Old 03-10-2009, 03:03 PM   #198
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On disneyshopping i was looking at the personalize stuff and you can get a D23 hat but you have to have membership for it.
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it's been forever since i bought myself something so i splurged and got my membership. i couldn't help myself.
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:12 PM   #200
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YAY, I'm a Charter Member too! And, I paid for it with my Charter Member Disney Visa Card, lol
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Just Signed Up!!!!!

Just ordered my "charter membership" for $75 !!!!!

I hope it's going to be worth it!

Let's see what arrives in the mail . . . . . . .
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:12 PM   #204
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For the latest in D23 news, it's best to refer to D23 | StitchKingdom.com and then view the articles from there. Newest update is some additional information that came via a press conference call.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:24 PM   #205
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I just got home from work and checked for e-mail, nothing. So next I come here and check for updates and see other people had same problem as I had. I then followed the link from bradk (thanks) and filled out order.

Yeah, now I too am a charter member and got myself the release day t-shirt.

Hope it is worth the wait and the price .
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Also . . . if you are a Disney Movie Rewards member, they have an exclusive D23 pin that you can redeem points for.
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