Member Homecoming: May 25th to 27th, 2004: Is anyone signing up?

[dcfromva]

Separate admission is required for this event. Disney Vacation Club is proud to offer this V.I.P., after-hours event that gives your family extended early Theme Park access during the day. This special package is full of added benefits to make your homecoming even more magical.


$299 per Adult
$279 per Child (age 3-9)


Member Homecoming has limited capacity and is sure to fill up quickly. Event tickets go on sale at 9:00 am December 17, 2003, so get ready to call Member Services to purchase yours!
(Call member services to sign up!)

Don't miss the Member event of your dreams!
Use your Ticket to Magic for all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks as well as these Member-exclusive events:

"Light up the Sky" Celebration at Epcot®
Tuesday, May 25, 2004; 8:30 pm to midnight
It's the biggest Welcome Home ever, and it all starts with dessert! Enjoy spoonfuls of sugar under the stars before the sky lights up with IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. After the park closes, you stay! We'll get your feet moving and your heart racing with a DJ party at Future World, including exclusive access to Mission: SPACE and Test Track.


"A Night of Wishes Come True" Party in the Magic Kingdom® Park
Wednesday, May 26, 2004; 8:30 pm to midnight
This unforgettable night begins with a bang, as you view Disney's new Wishes™ fireworks spectacular. After the gates close, Members rule the Kingdom! Enjoy exclusive access to classic Disney attractions and entertainment, plus a meal. Then join us on Main Street U.S.A® for a private viewing of your very own SpectroMagic Parade!


"The Grandest Opening of Them All" at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Thursday May 27, 2004
We'll take you back to the 1800s for an old-fashioned Founder's Day celebration, Disney style. Members will enjoy VIP Access to the Grand Opening ceremony and festivities, plus a special lunch with your Disney Vacation Club neighbors.

Member Homecoming has limited capacity and is sure to fill up quickly. Event tickets go on sale at 9:00 am December 17, 2003, so get ready to call Member Services to purchase yours!

More details on DVC website

Note: I have heard through unofficial sources that they have lowered the price by $ 50.00 per ticket if you already have an AP


Is anyone going to go to this? ( I wish I could, but it is during the weekdays when DS is in school... Oh, and we already have a trip planned for 28 through 31 May...hmmm)

-DC

[BigThunder]

Wish I could too but having already pulled my kids from school for a week for this last trip I don't think they'd like another pull from school in late May. I, of course, see nothing wrong with it!

It's also a bit pricey!

[OKWTink]

Nope. Unfortunately, the tickets include the park admission and that I don't need. If they had two price points (one for AP holders) I might think about it, but otherwise, it makes no sense for me.

[dcfromva]

'Tink,
I have heard that the price is $50 off if you already have an AP. (I believe they decided to do this after receiving quite a bit of "feedback" ). It still is pretty pricey even with taking $50 off!


-DC

[OKWTink]

Well, that does make sense to deduct the rough cost of admission for those with APs. Two fifty is still a chunk of money though for what amounts to a party, eh? The one that interests me the most is the Saratoga Springs resort one. Still, can't see paying to visit when I can do so for free another time, albeit without the festivities.

Are you going DC?

[dcfromva]

Are you going DC?

'Tink,
When I first found out about it, I was thinking, there is no way I can go to this....
(DS is in school, we have another trip scheduled 28-31 May, and the grand opening ticket is a VERY expensive ticket ....)

But then, I noticed somewhere that Arlo Guthrie is planned to be the featured singer for the Flower Power Concert 26-28 May....
And, I was thinking, maybe I could try to get a SSR studio for 25-27 May--go a few days before the family and meet them on 28 May. (Then they wouldn't have to sit through several Arlo Guthrie concerts, they wouldn't have to look at all the flower arrangements, DS wouldn't miss school and I would only need 1 ticket for the grand opening festivities....) Then we would all go home together.

I still haven't totally decided. But, I sure like my plan "B" .

-DC

[OKWTink]

I've watched Arlo Guthrie for a couple of years now! He is truly so much fun to listen to. He usually brings his adult daughter and her husband. They participate in the band.

He is so politically savvy and it shows in his presentations. He has truly managed to evolve through the years. He may sing "the old songs" but his comments are very current.

"I don't want a pickle. I just wanna' drive my motorcycle..."

'C'mon, DC! Plan B has it all over plan A!