From the people who brought you last year’s Disney Dish Live event, we are going back to the parks with Jim Hill! You’ll visit all four Walt Disney World theme parks and experience many of the resort’s Pixar-based rides, shows & attractions — including the brand-new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Then join Jim and his “Fine Tooning” co-host Drew Taylor at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort as they record a podcast in front of a live audience. There’ll be fun and surprises — including prizes awarded for the top scores on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and Toy Story Midway Mania!
Join us for a jam-packed weekend of fun!
Initial Schedule (Subject to Change):
Friday, November 9 –
2-9 PM Check in at Disney’s Coronado Springs Convention Center
5-7 PM Informal Dinner at Pepper Market
7-10 PM Evening Meet and Mingle Mixer at Convention Center
Saturday , November 10 –
7:30 AM Depart Coronado Springs
8 AM -12:30 PM Private Breakfast in Harambe Village with Jim and Drew and Morning Activities at Animal Kingdom
12:30 PM Catch Disney Transportation to Art of Animation
1-2 PM Lunch at Landscape of Flavors in Art of Animation
2-3:30 PM Walk about at Art of Animation
6 PM Magic Kingdom Activities Including a Buzz Lightyear High Score Contest
9:30 PM Late Night Meetup at Geyser Point
Sunday, November 11 –
7:30 AM Depart Coronado Springs
8 AM -1 PM Private Breakfast in Living Seas Salon and Morning Activities at Epcot
3 – 5 PM Fine Tooning Podcast at Coronado Springs
6 PM Toy Story Land Activities at Disney Hollywood Studios with Toy Story Mania High Score Contest
10 PM Late Night Meet Up at Rix
Monday, November 12 –
8 AM Informal Goodbye Breakfast at Pepper Market
FAQ’s
1. When is the event taking place?
The event begins in the evening on November 9, 2018, and ends the morning of November 12, 2018.
2. Which resort should I stay at?
The host resort is Coronado Springs. We have great group rates of $175 a night plus tax! Some of our group activities will take place at Coronado, so that is where we recommend staying if at all possible. If you have special requests for other accommodations, let us know and we will see what we can do!
3. What if I want to stay longer than three nights?
Based on availability, we can extend your stay up to 3 nights in either direction at the group rate.
4. Is there an advantage to booking through Storybook Destinations?
Yes! Besides group rates on rooms and tickets, there will also be discounts on the paid activities if you book through Storybook Destinations.
5. Do I need a park ticket?
Many group activities will take place inside the theme parks, so you will need park tickets to participate in those. There will be group rate tickets available to anyone who books a hotel room.
6. Can I add the dining plan to my reservation?
Because of the savings involved with the room and tickets, the groups department will not allow us to add the dining plan to reservations.
7. What is the cancellation and payment policy?
The first night’s deposit is due upon booking a hotel room. The final payment will be due upon check-in. The tickets are non-refundable when purchased. The individual activity costs are due upon booking, and are non-refundable.
8. Are there any other costs?
There will be three – four optional upcharge events. The costs will vary and you can certainly choose which you would like to attend!
9. Can I bring my children?
Sure! While there are no child-specific events, children are welcome at any events you think they would enjoy.
10. What kinds of activities will there be?
We will have a final schedule soon, but among other things, you can expect a live recording of a podcast with Jim and Drew, and some group meals and rides!
11. Do I have to attend all of the activities?
Absolutely not! While we think all activities will be so exciting you won’t be able to resist them, you can pick and choose what you would like to do.
12. Will I get to meet Jim and Drew?
Absolutely! Jim and Drew are ultimately the reason we are going, and they will be around at most, if not all, events!
13. When is the deadline to book?
We will need a firm count of attendees by October 1st, but it is possible rooms and some events will fill up before then, so we recommend booking as soon as possible!
14. Where can I find other people going and more information?
We have a Facebook group started for this event! If you are on Facebook, feel free to join in the conversations there. We will also post any new information on our website and send it out to anyone who registered for information by email.
15. How do I register?
Registration is open! Contact us at DisneyDish@StorybookDestinations.com to get registered today!
Or fill out the quote form here.
