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Old 12-17-2009, 02:00 PM   #1
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Thumbs down RUMOR - WHAT's HAPPENING 12/25

I was at WDW last week..... speaking to a cast member and they are gearing up for a special announcement on the 25th.

I keep checking news for anything but again its only the 17th.


It should be a thumbs up .... getting eyes checked ... I thought it was a ? mark ......
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Old 12-17-2009, 02:32 PM   #2
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Hmmmmmm....I wonder what "Christmas present" they will give us! It has to be something good, since it is on a holiday!
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Old 12-17-2009, 02:40 PM   #3
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It will be cool to hear about. Though most of the time the big announcements aren't anything that I am interested in...
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Hmmm, wonder what the announcement will be.
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I'm not so sure about this. Why bury whatever it is on a day when nobody will be paying attention?
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Could it be announced during the airing of the parade? Wasn't that when they did the "give a day, get a day" announcement last Christmas? Or I could be thinking of something completely different...
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I'm not so sure about this. Why bury whatever it is on a day when nobody will be paying attention?
I'm wondering the same thing. Doesn't seem like the best time to make an announcement.


Irene, did you mean to post a "thumbs down" on this thread? Rumors are always with me!
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According to the Unofficial Guide, the new deal will come out on the 21st: Disney World News From The Unofficial Guide - TouringPlans.com Blog
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Touringplans talks about a deal coming out on the 21st - and this is the details so far expected:
Update: We hear there's a five-day minimum. Travel dates are January 3 through June 3, 2010. Those who stay at value resorts will get a $300 gift card. Moderate resorts get a $500 gift card. Deluxes get a $750 gift card. Blackout dates are March 28 through April 10, 2010. There's limited availability.]
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OH i can't wait... wonder what it is... just like christmas I can't wait!!!!!!!!!
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I think announcing it during the WDW Christmas Parade is a perfect time to do it. Kind of a Christmas present from Disney .
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Riddle me this, Batman..... If we are booked during that time -frame, do you think if I mention it when I PIF, I would qualify? (THAT would be a great X-mas present!) I know last year the Buy 4 Get 3 came out after I had booked, and I was able to get credit for it.
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Riddle me this, Batman..... If we are booked during that time -frame, do you think if I mention it when I PIF, I would qualify? (THAT would be a great X-mas present!) I know last year the Buy 4 Get 3 came out after I had booked, and I was able to get credit for it.
most definitely, as long as you call them and request it within the booking time frame - Disney is great about making those adjustments to reservations!
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