Hope for a Dream

slist · 11-06-2008

Okay guys this is the 7 time that I will be in Disney since the Dreams have started. I would really like to be able to say that I received one.

**WishUponAStar** · 11-06-2008

*** Pixie Dust *** I hope you receive one. Although, don't set out trying to 'find' or track down the Dream Team. We've been on 6 (maybe 7, WOW, that's sad that I don't even know) trips to both WDW & DL since the celebration started and I've seen some WEIRD behavior from guests OBVIOUSLY trying to approach them on purpose, track them down, etc. One morning we were in EPCOT and a woman came rushing down a walkway screaming at everyone, "THE DREAM TEAM IS IN CANADA... GIVING AWAY EARS... GO! GO!" Aye, I ignored her. I felt like the 'real spirit' of the conest shouldn't be me rushing around tracking people down 'cause guests were spreading the word. I was ALWAYS anxious to receive something but I tried to keep cool when I saw them.

ANYWAY, one thing I have learned during this contest.... GET OUT EARLY!!! Be there at park opening. Every single time we're gotten ears, pin lanyards, & fast passes it's been BEFORE 11am. The trend during my trips has also been that it's been 'off the beaten path.' For instance we received AK Dream Fastpasses on the walking trail (where you see the bats & tigers) within an hour of the park opening when most likely the big crowds are at EE or the Safari. We received dream ears in the China pavillion museum within an hour after the World Showcase opened one morning, & in Disneyland they were also out of sight near the back of the park giving out FPs early in the morning.

Also, from stories I've read it seems like they've been picking castle suite winners early in the morning too b/c you have to meet them (all ready to go) in the afternoon at some point for the stay.

So, you never know when or where BUT... the trend I've noticed is that early in the morning & off the beaten path COULD increase your chances.

Good luck, have fun!!

iluvwdw · 11-06-2008

GREAT TIPS, Jess! I've never received a dream, either. Just Magical Moments certificates for the kids.

slist · 11-07-2008

Jess,
Thanks for the tips

**Dopey** · 11-07-2008

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Originally Posted by slist

Okay guys this is the 7 time that I will be in Disney since the Dreams have started. I would really like to be able to say that I received one.

You already got your dream. 7 times? Some people don't get that lucky in a lifetime. Just sayin'

**ddoll** · 11-07-2008

I wanted to add that this past week I saw more Dream Fastpasses than ever before. It looked like they were trying to fill their quota before the end of the promotion.

zefyr · 11-07-2008

I've been to WDW 3 times during YOAMD and never won a dream there...I take it back, I never won ears, landyards or fastpasses (Did get the upgrade to concierge at BC...which was a BIG dream). I did win through the mail and believe me I really appreciated that because I had a real rough day at work and that bit of pixie dust sure helped!

I agree with Jess...most everyone I've seen or spoken to won some time in the morning (alot between 10-11am). So definitely get there early, ride the rides and explore. Much pixie dust to you to get your dream!

mousemom · 11-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by slist

Okay guys this is the 7 time that I will be in Disney since the Dreams have started. I would really like to be able to say that I received one.

I just noticed that we aill be in WDW at the same time. I leave on Sat. morning staying at SSR. I am hoping for a dream also.

slist · 11-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopey

You already got your dream. 7 times? Some people don't get that lucky in a lifetime. Just sayin'

How true that is

mickeysgirlz · 11-07-2008

I've been 10 times in the past two years (weekend trips!) and YES that is a dream in itself, BUT in all those times I haven't even LAID EYES ON the dream team!!

OH well . . . there is always one more chance at Christmas time!

vlogilvie · 11-10-2008

I have noticed that they seem to give away more prizes during the morning. The other day I was at the Hall of Fame with some my cast members friends, after we met the princesses the Dream Squad was behind the door passing out ears. Unfortunately none of could win b/c we were all cast members. Another time I've seen them at One Man's Dream at DHS.

It seems like they are frequently areas that are less than visited than really popular areas.

**MissDisney** · 11-10-2008

7 trips IS a dream!

When does the promotion end now, I know they have extended a few times, right?

Campbell87 · 11-10-2008

I never had a dream while there, but at least i go to go, thats enough for me :)

11-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 605	Hope for a Dream Okay guys this is the 7 time that I will be in Disney since the Dreams have started. I would really like to be able to say that I received one. __________________ I live for Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Trip 22 days 8 hours 46 minutes

11-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: Hope for a Dream * Pixie Dust * I hope you receive one. Although, don't set out trying to 'find' or track down the Dream Team. We've been on 6 (maybe 7, WOW, that's sad that I don't even know) trips to both WDW & DL since the celebration started and I've seen some WEIRD behavior from guests OBVIOUSLY trying to approach them on purpose, track them down, etc. One morning we were in EPCOT and a woman came rushing down a walkway screaming at everyone, "THE DREAM TEAM IS IN CANADA... GIVING AWAY EARS... GO! GO!" Aye, I ignored her. I felt like the 'real spirit' of the conest shouldn't be me rushing around tracking people down 'cause guests were spreading the word. I was ALWAYS anxious to receive something but I tried to keep cool when I saw them. ANYWAY, one thing I have learned during this contest.... GET OUT EARLY!!! Be there at park opening. Every single time we're gotten ears, pin lanyards, & fast passes it's been BEFORE 11am. The trend during my trips has also been that it's been 'off the beaten path.' For instance we received AK Dream Fastpasses on the walking trail (where you see the bats & tigers) within an hour of the park opening when most likely the big crowds are at EE or the Safari. We received dream ears in the China pavillion museum within an hour after the World Showcase opened one morning, & in Disneyland they were also out of sight near the back of the park giving out FPs early in the morning. Also, from stories I've read it seems like they've been picking castle suite winners early in the morning too b/c you have to meet them (all ready to go) in the afternoon at some point for the stay. So, you never know when or where BUT... the trend I've noticed is that early in the morning & off the beaten path COULD increase your chances. Good luck, have fun!! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 38 days 5 hours 31 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,399	Re: Hope for a Dream GREAT TIPS, Jess! I've never received a dream, either. Just Magical Moments certificates for the kids. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 97 days 5 hours 1 minutes

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slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 605	Re: Hope for a Dream Jess, Thanks for the tips __________________ I live for Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Trip 22 days 8 hours 46 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,253	Re: Hope for a Dream I wanted to add that this past week I saw more Dream Fastpasses than ever before. It looked like they were trying to fill their quota before the end of the promotion. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 32 days 12 hours 31 minutes

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11-07-2008	#7 (permalink)
zefyr Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,005	Re: Hope for a Dream I've been to WDW 3 times during YOAMD and never won a dream there...I take it back, I never won ears, landyards or fastpasses (Did get the upgrade to concierge at BC...which was a BIG dream). I did win through the mail and believe me I really appreciated that because I had a real rough day at work and that bit of pixie dust sure helped! I agree with Jess...most everyone I've seen or spoken to won some time in the morning (alot between 10-11am). So definitely get there early, ride the rides and explore. Much pixie dust to you to get your dream! __________________ Pre 1993: Offsite (lost count of how many times)~ 1993: GF ~2004: Poly~ New Years 2004-2005: Disney Dolphin~ 2006 GF~ 2007: Pop~ 2008: BEACH CLUB CONCIERGE (A dream!) and SSR~ 2009: SSR and AKV...'yay me!' My Disney Countdown Counting down to: August vacation in AK Jambo House Villas Onward to the next trip...

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 Hours South of the Magic! Posts: 6,206	Re: Hope for a Dream I've been 10 times in the past two years (weekend trips!) and YES that is a dream in itself, BUT in all those times I haven't even LAID EYES ON the dream team!! OH well . . . there is always one more chance at Christmas time! __________________ -JEN 30 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Nov 5-8 My DD and Mom's B-day trip! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll and vlogilvie I tweet! Facebook Linkedin

11-10-2008	#11 (permalink)
vlogilvie Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Magic Kingdom Posts: 840	Re: Hope for a Dream I have noticed that they seem to give away more prizes during the morning. The other day I was at the Hall of Fame with some my cast members friends, after we met the princesses the Dream Squad was behind the door passing out ears. Unfortunately none of could win b/c we were all cast members. Another time I've seen them at One Man's Dream at DHS. It seems like they are frequently areas that are less than visited than really popular areas. __________________ Valerie WDW Cast Member Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom MB'ers I've meet so far: DDoll, WishUponaStar, Dana, Prezcat & b1wife, Rosebud, Jenabug, Soundgod, Mickeysgirlz

11-10-2008	#12 (permalink)
MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,544	Re: Hope for a Dream 7 trips IS a dream! When does the promotion end now, I know they have extended a few times, right? __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 929	Re: Hope for a Dream I never had a dream while there, but at least i go to go, thats enough for me :) __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs WDW-2010-Animal Kingdom lodge * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip to the World! AKL 2010! 303 days 4 hours 31 minutes

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