Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Disney - Cirque Update

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UPDATE #6: Monday, July 02, 2007
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                 38 DAYS UNTIL CIRQUECON 2007: ORLANDO!
        THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007 through SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2007
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Greetings, fellow Cirquesters.

This is just a quick note to let everyone know that this Friday - July 6th - is the deadline to receive our special CirqueCon rate at our Headquarters Hotel: Port Orleans French Quarter! After Friday the rate is history - and so are the group ticket discounts!
So if you haven't gotten your room yet, and you're coming to CirqueCon in Orlando, don't delay!

In our next update, which from this point on will be weekly (even if we haven't anything new to say), we'll announce the menu and pricing for our Epcot Dessert Party. We won't have enough passionates to have dessert 4 catered to us, but if you still have a preference between desserts 1, 2 and 3, please let us know.
Friday is also the deadline for the dessert party - so please let us know if you wish to join us!

We also know you're anxious about La Nouba seating and tickets - we are too! We're waiting for the final decision about prices from Cirque du Soleil. Just as soon as we know, you'll know!

After reading our latest update, if you should have any questions regarding this, or any of our previous updates, please let Rich or I know - email us at the following address: orlando@cirquecon.com

            -- Ricky "Richasi" Russo

In This Update
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    °o°) Headquarters Hotel - FRIDAY JULY 6 IS DEADLINE!
    °o°) CirqueCon 2007 Tentative Schedule
    °o°) CirqueCon 2007 Tentative Schedule Chart
    °o°) Epcot Dessert Party - CONFIRMED!
    °o°) La Nouba Show Tickets - When Can We Get 'Em?

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°o°) HEADQUARTERS HOTEL - COME JOIN US!

    Still not sure where to stay for CirqueCon 2007 in Orlando?
    Come join Rich and I at CirqueCon's Headquarters Hotel -
    Disney's Port Orleans: French Quarter!

    DON’T DELAY - OUR CIRQUECON 2007 HEADQUARTERS HOTEL SPECIAL
    OFFER ENDS ON FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2007 - HURRY AND GET YOUR
    ROOM TODAY!

    * * *

    As a special treat for all CirqueCon 2007: Orlando attendees, we
    have reserved a modest block of rooms at a group-discounted
    rate each of the three nights of the event (Thursday 8/9, Friday
    8/10 and Saturday 8/11), regardless of whether there are 1
    occupants or 4 (max).

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        |                                               |
        |    DISNEY'S PORT ORLEANS: FRENCH QUARTER      |
        |       $125.00 USD + 12.5% Tax / Night         |
        |         (TOTAL $140.63 USD / Night)           |
        |                                               |
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    Disney's Port Orleans: French Quarter is one of the World's
    "moderate" resorts; New Orleans-inspired with the magical touch
    of Mardi Gras, sitting on the banks of Disney's own themed
    river: the Sassagoula. The resort is described as "an enchanting
    combination of amenities and value," that features "charming
    facilities, delectable dining and lively locales to enchant and
    entertain your entire family."

    What makes this resort our best option is that it's not far from
    Downtown Disney (where La Nouba is performing,) it has a
    wonderful selection of amenities, and access to Disney's
    legendary transportation alternatives, including direct access
    to Downtown Disney via Water Launch (just hop on a boat and
    float down river to La Nouba!)

    So come join us!

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    |   To Reserve Your Room:                                      |
    |                                                              |
    |        1) Call Disney Group Reservations at 407.938.4868     |
    |                                                              |
    |        2) Use Group Name: CirqueCon 2007 Orlando Group       |
    |           (Group # G0491779 just incase it is needed)        |
    |                                                              |
    |   NOTE: This code is for CirqueCon 2007 Members ONLY.        |
    |   Please do not give this number and code to non-members!    |
    |                                                              |
    |    *** THIS SPECIAL OFFER ENDS FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2007! ***     |
    |                                                              |
    +--------------------------------------------------------------+

    ARRIVING EARLY / STAYING LATER?

        "Hakuna Matata!" It means "no worries" and by staying with
        us you don't have to! Our group rate is guaranteed up to
        three days prior and three days after our event weekend,
        just for early arrivals (Monday 8/6, Tuesday 8/7,
        Wednesday 8/8) and late departures (Sunday 8/12, Monday
        8/13, Tuesday 8/14). "It's our problem-free philosophy!"

    Whether or not you make your reservations at CirqueCon 2007:
    Orlando's Headquarters Hotel (Port Orleans: French Quarter),
    please let us know! We'd love to know where you are!

°o°) CIRQUECON 2007 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

    We know you’ve been waiting for it - our schedule of events -
    and we apologize for the delay. What we've got here is a
    tentative schedule of what our weekend might look like if
    certain planets fall into alignment. While we wait for
    further confirmation, we'd love to present to you some of
    our ideas and gage your interest in partaking in them:

       Thursday, August 9th
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    We're kicking off our celebration on the evening of Thursday,
    August 9th with a little early Disney Magic. After you've
    checked in and settled, join us at Downtown Disney West Side
    for a sneak peek at the La Nouba theater, explore with us as
    we wander the shops of Downtown Disney, then join us as we
    get a little sweet at Ghirardelli at the Marketplace.

    And just as the evening winds down, come with us as we jump
    into the party at Pleasure Island! I, myself, recommend the
    Adventuer's Club for those looking for just a spot of the
    quirk. And then it's back to the rooms to settle in for the
    night. It'll be a long, hot afternoon tomorrow!

     Friday, August 10th
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    On the morning of Friday, August 10th, join us as we make
    an impromptu registration area within our rooms (from 9:00am
    until 11:30am). Feel free to stop by and pick up your Epcot
    Dessert party tickets, your programme packets, to say hello
    or to just mingle with other passionates. After we've closed
    for the day, we're off to partake in the magic of the Walt
    Disney World resort -- Relax. Park Hop. Enjoy the Hotel. Go
    Swimming. Take a walk on the Boardwalk. Get a sundae at
    Ghiradelli's. See a movie at AMC 24. Splash at Typhoon
    Lagoon. Putt on one of several Disney golf courses. Whatever.
    You name it! The day is yours! Carpe Diem!

    At 8:30pm our Dessert Party begins at the United Kingdom
    Pavilion, Lower Terrace at EPCOT World Showcase. Good
    Evening and Welcome. A "group only" area has been reserved
    just for us to mingle with our fellow Passionate, with
    desserts and drinks to sample, as the spark of a thousand
    fireworks cast their brilliance over the waters of the
    World Showcase Lagoon. Epcot's night-time fireworks
    extravaganza: Illuminations 2000 Reflections of Earth is
    the perfect night cap to a magical Disney day. [NOTE: This
    is a special "D-Ticket" attraction. You must be registered
    for the Dessert Party ahead of time - no walk-ups available,
    sorry.]

    Not quite ready to tuck in? Don't worry! Get ready to let
    out that child inside you. How would he or she like to play
    at Fantasia Gardens Mini-Golf? From 10:00pm until 11:30pm,
    come putt with us at Fantasia Gardens located across from
    the Disney/MGM Studios and within walking distance from
    many EPCOT area resorts and hotels. "Play as hippos dance,
    fountains leap and broomsticks march, and enjoy interactive
    obstacles inspired by memorable scenes from Disney's classic
    animated feature film 'Fantasia.' It's a golfing fantasy!"
    Or, if you're in for more of a challange than whimsy, try
    your shot at Fantasia Fairways, a miniature grass course
    complete with sand traps, water hazards and par-three
    and four holes up to 75-feet long!

     Saturday, August 11th
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    This is the day we've all been waiting for.

    Join us once again Saturday morning as we open our rooms
    for registration purposes, then, depending on our friends
    at Cirque du Soleil, prepare yourselves for a morning of
    circus delights!

    At 4:00pm we'll break for our Group Meal...
    ... but first gather with us outside the La Nouba theater
    in front of the Cirque du Soleil logo for a day-time photo
    of the group!

    Then it's off to La Nouba at 9:00pm, where, once upon a time
    a door opened and two worlds collided. Dreams clashed with
    reality. The mundane mixed with the marvelous. It was no
    longer possible to tell where one world began and the other
    ended. This new place was called La Nouba.

    Stick around because this circus isn't yet over... who knows
    what may happen AFTER the show!

       Sunday, August 12th
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    On Sunday morning, join us once again in our hotel rooms for
    the Kaffeeklatsch - an impromptu get-together to give us your
    thoughts about the weekend. Come have a cup of coffee or tea
    and let us know how we did and what can be improved for our
    next adventure: CirqueCon 2008: Tokyo! Or just stop by to
    say "good-bye!"

°o°) CIRQUECON 2007 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE CHART

    For those who may want a quick read of our tentative schedule
    for reference...

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH

                -  5:00pm -- Arrivals and Check-in
         7:30pm -  9:00pm -- Disney Magic
        11:00pm -  1:00am -- Pleasure Island

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH

         9:00am - 10:30am -- Registration (Our Hotel Room)
        11:00am -  8:00pm -- Disney Magic
         8:30pm -  9:30pm -- Epcot Dessert Party
        10:00pm - 11:30pm -- Fantasia Mini-Golf (??)

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH

        10:00am - 11:30am -- Registration (Our Hotel Room)
        12:00pm -  4:00pm -- Possible Cirque Activities (??)
         5:00pm -  7:30pm -- Possible Group Meal (??)
         8:30pm - 11:00pm -- La Nouba (9:00pm Show)
        11:00pm - 11:45pm -- Possible Cirque Activities (??)

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH

        10:00am - 12:00pm -- Kaffeeklatsch (Our Hotel Room)
        12:00pm -         -- Wrap Up & Departures

°o°) EPCOT DESSERT PARTY - CONFIRMED!

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                     |                                |
                     |      Friday, August 10th       |
                     |           at 8:30PM            |
                     |                                |
                     |    United Kingdom Pavilion     |
                     |         Lower Terrace         |
                     |      EPCOT World Showcase      |
                     |                                |
                     | * menu to be announced soon *  |
                     |                                |
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    In our previous updates we’ve teased and tantalized every
    Passionate (of both Cirque and Disney) with the possibility
    of having a "group only" area at Epcot just for us, desserts
    and drinks to sample as we mingle with our fellow Passionate,
    within our very own exclusive spot to watch Illuminations:
    Reflections of Earth (Epcot’s night-time fireworks extra-
    vaganza).

    As we’ve said before, response to these plans has been quite
    positive but there was always been this "catch" looming
    over our heads: the minimum guest count before Disney would
    consider catering the event.

    We would like to thank every passionate who has thus far
    leant their support to the endeavor, and for their patience
    as we inched our way toward that goal. Truly, thank you.
    that patience and perseverance has paid off. And so we’re
    very pleased and happy to announce...

    THE DESSERT PARTY IS READY FOR LIFT-OFF! GET READY FOR
    TAPIS ROUGE TREATMENT - DISNEY STYLE!

     Registered Guests
    -------------------

    The following guests are registered for the Epcot Dessert
    party today - if you’re interested and your name does not
    appear here, please email us immediately at:
    orlando@cirquecon.com.

        Russo (party of 2)      Preece (party of 2)
        Alford (party of 1)     Parisot (party of 1)
        Metzger (party of 5)    Fallis (party of 1)
        Colton (party of 1)     Garrett (party of 2)
        Meyd (party of 2)       Peck (party of 2)
        Gaveau (party of 2)

    NOTE: Once the final menu has been confirmed (by July 6th)
    we will have further payment details. Thanks for your
    support!

    ALSO NOTE: Due to the nature and cost of this event we
    will not be able to accept walk-ups. You must be registered
    in advance to partake in this event!

       There’s Room For You!
    -----------------------

    While we have met our minimum guest count to have Disney
    cater dessert 1, 2 or 3, we’d love to have more outstanding
    Passionates to make this a grand adventure!

    Still haven’t made up your mind to join us for the Epcot
    Dessert Party? We have until July 6th to set the dessert
    menu so don’t delay - come join us for sweets and fireworks
    at Epcot’s World Showcase today!

    For information regarding menu selection, prices and other
    disclaimers, please see our Epcot Dessert Party page on our
    website by following the link below:

    < http://www.cirquecon.com/2007/social.htm#dessert >

°o°) LA NOUBA SHOW TICKETS - WHEN CAN WE GET ‘EM?

    In one word: SOON.

    We know you’re anxious to hear where we might be sitting during
    our official CirqueCon performance of La Nouba and at what cost
    these tickets will be.

    Unfortunately we still do not yet know the cost of the tickets
    for our CirqueCon members (meaning, whether there will be a
    group discount or not) but we do have on hold a number of seats
    in the following two sections - 103 (Front and Center) and 204
    (around the Sound Booth) - so don’t worry, you will have a seat!

    Why two? We were advised section 204 represents the best seats
    in the house for sound quality and show visuals but we also
    recognize there are a great many of you who also like that front
    and center experience; therefore, we've reserved seats in both
    areas to accommodate everyone's taste! A win-win situation!

    Don't forget that our official show is scheduled for Saturday,
    August 11th at 9:00pm. We'll have further announcements
    regarding ticket sales and seat assignments just as soon as we
    can. We know you're excited but hang in there!

As always, if you should have any questions regarding our upcoming event in Orlando, please let us know!

C-ya real soon and get ready for a Zippity-du-Soleil time!

Ricky "Richasi" Russo & Rich Alford
CirqueCon 2007: Orlando!
orlando@cirquecon.com
www.CirqueCon.com

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