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I was searching for christmas dvc stuff on eBay and saw merry member mixer ornaments. Im a new dvc member so don't really know about all the exciting dvc stuff yet. I will be in the world in december .... What is this? Is it free? I can't find dates for 2012 is this likely to happen this year?
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It's basically a member gathering with light refreshments, music, dancing, character photos, pin trading, etc.
Yes it is free. It has been going on for about 7 years now. DVC has not made any announcements regarding 2012 but that isn't unusual--they typically don't reveal dates, times or locations until 4-6 weeks out.
Normally I would say that yes, it will absolutely happen. However with this being DVC's first full year under new management, there is some possibility that they will decide to go another direction. Stay tuned.
The mixer is entertaining on some levels but nothing I would re-arrange a schedule in order to attend. If you have dinner reservations or some other hard-to-change plans for the scheduled day, I personally wouldn't alter those plans.
We usually go - and thanks for the reminder, as I'd forgotten about that. They're usually fun and free and are worth going to get the ornaments and to see the characters, although the lines for them can be quite long. Maybe, once the dates go out, if they work for all of us, we can go together.
It's basically a member gathering with light refreshments, music, dancing, character photos, pin trading, etc.
Yes it is free. It has been going on for about 7 years now. DVC has not made any announcements regarding 2012 but that isn't unusual--they typically don't reveal dates, times or locations until 4-6 weeks out.
Normally I would say that yes, it will absolutely happen. However with this being DVC's first full year under new management, there is some possibility that they will decide to go another direction. Stay tuned.
The mixer is entertaining on some levels but nothing I would re-arrange a schedule in order to attend. If you have dinner reservations or some other hard-to-change plans for the scheduled day, I personally wouldn't alter those plans.
Sounds good, I think I will try and make it just to experience this if I'm around on the day.
I find it very strange that these things happen with such short notice considering everything else can be planned so far out!
I hope that it does go ahead - but I guess anything can change with the management changes.
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We usually go - and thanks for the reminder, as I'd forgotten about that. They're usually fun and free and are worth going to get the ornaments and to see the characters, although the lines for them can be quite long. Maybe, once the dates go out, if they work for all of us, we can go together.
sounds like a plan i will keep an eye out for dates
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"sometimes the right path is not the easiest one"
Grandmother Willow - Pocahontas
Proud DVC owner at BWV from March 2011
Our Merry Mixer was actually at the DVC office that we signed our contract at. They told us that since not everyone goes in Dec. They like having one in their office too. It was actually right before Thanksgiving. It was fun last year!! We had our picture taken with Mickey. If we go this year we will do the same thing and then make it our Christmans Card.
Our Merry Mixer was actually at the DVC office that we signed our contract at. They told us that since not everyone goes in Dec. They like having one in their office too. It was actually right before Thanksgiving. It was fun last year!! We had our picture taken with Mickey. If we go this year we will do the same thing and then make it our Christmans Card.
Excellent so are there photopass photographers there?
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Clare Loves Stitch
"sometimes the right path is not the easiest one"
Grandmother Willow - Pocahontas
Proud DVC owner at BWV from March 2011
At the DVC office that is near our house. No we had to use my husbands phone. It was our first one and they never mentioned to bring a camera. I'm not sure how the one in WDW works though. Hopefully someone else has that answer.
Sounds good, I think I will try and make it just to experience this if I'm around on the day.
I find it very strange that these things happen with such short notice considering everything else can be planned so far out!
Walt Disney World is made up of hundreds of little divisions each looking out for their own turf. In a nutshell, it comes down to Disney Event Planning not wanting to give Disney Vacation Club a good rate on space until they see what they can rent to other groups at top dollar.
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Our Merry Mixer was actually at the DVC office that we signed our contract at. They told us that since not everyone goes in Dec. They like having one in their office too. It was actually right before Thanksgiving. It was fun last year!! We had our picture taken with Mickey. If we go this year we will do the same thing and then make it our Christmans Card.
FYI, the DVC sales office in Illinois is closing in September.
They do have PhotoPass photographers at the event in Walt Disney World.
At the DVC office that is near our house. No we had to use my husbands phone. It was our first one and they never mentioned to bring a camera. I'm not sure how the one in WDW works though. Hopefully someone else has that answer.
Oh sorry I got a bit confused there I had only heard of a dvc office in SSR. I had no idea there are any outside of WDW or DL.
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Walt Disney World is made up of hundreds of little divisions each looking out for their own turf. In a nutshell, it comes down to Disney Event Planning not wanting to give Disney Vacation Club a good rate on space until they see what they can rent to other groups at top dollar.
FYI, the DVC sales office in Illinois is closing in September.
They do have PhotoPass photographers at the event in Walt Disney World.
Makes sense I suppose that they would want to see if they can rent the space out for more $ I always forget they have conferences etc there!
Excellent glad to hear they have photopass photographers there!
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"sometimes the right path is not the easiest one"
Grandmother Willow - Pocahontas
Proud DVC owner at BWV from March 2011
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Walt Disney World is made up of hundreds of little divisions each looking out for their own turf. In a nutshell, it comes down to Disney Event Planning not wanting to give Disney Vacation Club a good rate on space until they see what they can rent to other groups at top dollar.
FYI, the DVC sales office in Illinois is closing in September.
They do have PhotoPass photographers at the event in Walt Disney World.
we did this 2 years ago and they had it once a week for the month and last year it was only done twice if i remember , also the DTD in NY had a merry mixer if for any reason you do not make it you can ask you rep and it is a long long shot he might be able to get you an ornament ??
Yes it's closing in September. Makes me wonder if the days aren't numbered for the Long Island location, too. May simply be a case of waiting for a lease to expire.
Yes it's closing in September. Makes me wonder if the days aren't numbered for the Long Island location, too. May simply be a case of waiting for a lease to expire.
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