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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!!
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Re: Hope for a Dream
GREAT TIPS, Jess! I've never received a dream, either. Just Magical Moments certificates for the kids.
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Re: Hope for a Dream
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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.
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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!
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11-07-2008
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Substitute Birthday Fairy
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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!!
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11-10-2008
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Big Cheese
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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.
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11-10-2008
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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?
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11-10-2008
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Big Cheese
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Re: Hope for a Dream
I never had a dream while there, but at least i go to go, thats enough for me :)
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