Disney themed flight

[churros]

I was entering a competition from last Sunday's Telegraph and noticed the prize included a Disney themed V Australia flight to LA. I don't know if this is just for the comp or a regular thing.

[Mel]

Sounds intriguing. Would there be enough interest to make it a regular thing?

[KeithS]

Here are more details - looks like they are filling a plane full of Disney competition winners!

http://www.disney.com.au/magicaljourney/

There will be multiple ways to enter - I entered yesterday after I found a link on the News.com.au website.

The flight is for January next year - I hope some of us get on it

[mushu mama]

One of my friends at scrap night mentioned one of the comps that land you on the 'Disney flight' and that set the whole lot of them off... working on their entries instead of scrapping. And some of them were so good, I'm not even sure I'm even going to bother to enter cos I dont' think I could top them. And I've won quite a lot of trips doing the ol' 25 words or less thing.
I'd love to see someone I know get onto the flight though... how wicked would that be?

Good luck to anyone entering... oh wait... thats all of you right?

Lisa. -/

[mushu mama]

Sounds intriguing. Would there be enough interest to make it a regular thing?

I certainly hope so... its something I'd definitely be interested in.

Lisa. */

[bigam]

The competition I won is part of this flight. Includes accomodation and passes and taxes.

There are still the Disney merchandise comps running for the rest of this week - think it finishes on Friday. Need to spend $30 minimum on Disney merchandise. This prize might mean you have to make your own way to Sydney and may not include the taxes.
The news.com.au one has finished. the IGA yogurt one finishes today I think but is a general holiday - not for this special flight. The radio ones have all finished. The Home and Away one has also finished. Looks like at least 50 trips were up for grabs.

I didn't think these comps were well advertised considering the prizes up for grabs.

[mushu mama]

The competition I won is part of this flight. Includes accomodation and passes and taxes.

Well, if I can't win one, I am pleased that we will at least get to hear all about the magic from one of our members...

Well done by the way... my first Disney trip was one I won as well... I'll never forget the kids reaction...its part of the Disney magic I think. Enjoy the preparations and anticipation... its going to be a trip of a lifetime.

Lisa.. */

[bigam]

I'm sure it's going to be fabulous. Youngest is so excited we had to tell him it was in April to calm him down. He thinks we're going to Sydney to visit my sister in january!

[WayneG]

Congradulations on being one of the winners of the competition. If you would like tips on Disneyland and DCA please let us know and members can pass on tips on the best attractions, small things in the two parks easily missed and how to avoid the crowds on popular attractions. Congradulations again.

Wayne

[bigam]

Thanks Wayne. I'm trawling through the previous threads looking at tips members have givien previously. And I'm finding out bits and pieces about the prize such as including a VIP breakfast (assume a character breakfast) on arrival, Disney gift bags and a special Aussie BBQ event held in Disneyland.
Tips on small things I might miss out on sounds very good idea. Should I start up a separate thread for that? I've already been advised about Churros and Pineapple Dole whips.

[ajp]

and a special Aussie BBQ event held in Disneyland

How cool does that sound! I knew I should have taken out a second mortgage just to cover those sms messages to win.

[bigam]

There are still second chance draws going on for the Disney mercahndise comp so if you entered this one hang on to your receipts. They are being very stringent on proof of purchase apparently - which is a good thing!

[ajp]

You can now purchase seats (premium economy is what I've seen) on this flight for $3336, same package.

[KeithS]

Hey Kris - how are the preparations going for your big adventure? Only a couple of weeks to go before you head off!

[jojozep]

Hi All,

I'm another VERY lucky person who is heading off on this flight on Jan 21! (won ours from the same comp. as Kris but in VIC).

I can't believe how excited I am (my family think I'm totally obsessed, researching and planning for hours) but it is such a dream come true to be able to take my kids to Disneyland at an age where they just love everything Disney so much (3 and nearly 7). I am a huge Disney fan and am so lucky to have been to Disneyland, Walt Disney World (lived in US during College) and also Hong Kong Disneyland in 2008 and just can't wait to share the magic with my family.

The only thing about the internet is that there is SO much information, I'm starting to get a bit overwhelmed and stressed out about planning the trip, so would be grateful for any words of advice from the local experts on how to tackle the parks with two kids who are going to be a quite jet lagged and overwhelmed ( my 3 yo daughter has never even been on a plane!)

So far we have
1. A welcome breakfast on the Friday at Paradise Pier which I'm assuming will have characters (Q1. can I buy an autograph book in Downtown Disney as we wont have access to the Park before this event?)
2.A preferred viewing spot for fireworks show on Sat night.
3.I have booked Goofy's Kitchen on Sunday morning
4. The itinerary we have been given says Resort scavenger hunt Sunday pm - sounds very interesting!
5. Booked Blue Bayou for dinner (my birthday!)
6. Tuesday is the big Aussie Day BBQ at 11.30 at Festival Arena near Thunder Mountain and then we head home that night.

I have bought RideMax and just started to have a play but not sure if it will be that useful for us (slow kids) and hopefully in the offseason not as much as an issue. TBC