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Provided I stick with it until December (meaning I don't go home due to homesickness), I'll be there for Mousefest (albeit working!!!)!!! i'm so excited! I hope i can make it to some of the events!
Provided I stick with it until December (meaning I don't go home due to homesickness), I'll be there for Mousefest (albeit working!!!)!!! i'm so excited! I hope i can make it to some of the events!
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I'll be there (my first Mousefest). Already got my cabin for the cruise (another first!). Even managed to squeeze in a few nights afterward at Pop Century. Will be traveling alone, but won't really be. I can't wait to meet everyone!
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You definitely won't be the only solo traveler! MouseFest is a great time to make the solo venture, too. There's no trouble finding someone who wants to get together for a ride or a meal!
MouseFest 2008 Event Planning Chat: Join Chat Host, Chrissi, and other interested message board members for a PassPorter Community planning session in our own PassPorter Chat Room on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 8:00 PM Eastern time. As always, bring your favorite beverage and wear your comfiest Disney jammies and prepare for a bit of planning and even more laughter and fun!
I'll be there (my first Mousefest). Already got my cabin for the cruise (another first!). Even managed to squeeze in a few nights afterward at Pop Century. Will be traveling alone, but won't really be. I can't wait to meet everyone!
I'll be solo, and on the cruise, too!
Can't wait to meet another duck lover
I don't know about Mousefest, but I already got one for Dec 11 when we get back from the cruise.
And, duck_addict, an added bonus, my nickname is 'Ducky'. If you knew my last name, you'd probably understand, but I think of it more for Donald, as I had his temperment for a time.
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Any idea which day we should buy MVMCP tickets for? I see on Allears that they are already on sale????
Maggie
The 11th. Thursday night MVMCP has become something of a tradition and is really the only night that works with the park of the day schedule. There are currently no events set in stone on our schedule for that night during MVMCP, but that is likely to change. If you'd like to see what's in the works and who might be thinking of hosting and planning a MVMCP event, come check out this Saturday night's MouseFest Planning Chat at 8 PM EDT.
Just a reminder: We are always on the lookout for event hosts and ideas for new events. Even if you just want to see an event from a previous MouseFest become an annual event - please post here or let me know! I'll do my best to track down a co-host for you or find a host if at all possible if you're not able to plan and host an event yourself!
I would be interested in touring the Walt Disney Suite (don't know if that's been on the agenda before last year).
Hmm...I suspect the suite is booked for the cruise. The suites are usually booked 2 years in advance. I'm not sure what the logistics would be. We usually organize meet and greet events that are held in public spaces that are free or low-cost to all MouseFest attendees. Pay-per-play events would be something you could arrange with your travel agent.
I know MouseFanTravel had a suite party in one of the suites last year for some MouseFest attendees, but I don't remember who was on the guest list - MouseFest sponsors or MFT customers. A suite tour might be something one of the travel agencies could work out, though. It doesn't hurt to ask your travel agent!
Well, I only asked because I saw it on the Mousefest site for last year.
If it can't happen, so be it. I'm just pumped to be taking my first cruise ever anyway, so not being able to see the suite isn't going to dampen my spirits.
Besides, I'm sure there'll be lots of other stuff to keep me busy!
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The tour only happened last year because the suite was occupied by MouseFest participants. I don't know if that will be the case this year. If it is the case, it'll be up to the occupants to offer a tour.
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A suite tour might be something one of the travel agencies could work out, though. 
It doesn't hurt to ask your travel agent! 
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