Disney Podcast Network - Westfest - Press Release

[Dustysage]

Howdy MiceChatters,

This event for Disney Podcast fans sounds like a blast. I'm planning on attending if possible and look forward to having other MiceChatters join me.

Here is the release from fellow MiceChatter, Oakfan:

The Disney Podcast Network would like to WELCOME you to the DPN's Westfest 2008!

Disneyland is the place to be May 3 & 4, 2008!

Yes, it's that time of year. The time when Disney Podcast fans from all over the globe make their plans to attend one of the fastest growing and most popular Disney Online Community events. The DPN's Westfest is shaping up to be THE event you will not want to miss. Join all of your favorite Disney Podcast Network Podcasters at our annual gathering of Family, Friends and Fans for a weekend of FUN!

What is the DPN's Westfest?

The DPN's Westfest is a gathering of Podcasters and Forum Members from the Disney Podcast Network's online community. Westfest is free to everyone who wishes to attend (Park admission is required and is not included). Anyone with a love of Disney from near or far is invited to join the DPN at the "Original Anaheim Kingdom" in Southern California. This is a perfect opportunity to visit with good friends, put faces to names, make new friends, have some laughs and share our love for what Walt Disney created over 50 years ago. The DPN's Westfest is the perfect way to expand your Disney experience!

http://www.dpnwestfest.com

What to expect:

Westfest is YOUR weekend. Enjoy your visit to the Disneyland Resort the way YOU want. Take some time to explore the parks and along the way the DPN Podcasters will be holding events in which you are invited to participate. Attend as many or as few of the events as you wish. The events can be as simple as sharing a ride on one of the attractions or more involved like taking a walking tour and getting the inside scoop of some of the more intimate details of the parks given by a former Cast Member turned Podcaster. The signature event is the Banquet Dinner held on Saturday night (separate admission is required). This is one Gala Event you won't want to miss! The events are scattered throughout the weekend to give a nice balance of activities and times to relax and enjoy what the Disneyland Resort has to offer. At The DPN's Westfest there is something for everyone. Just as Walt wanted a place that parents and children could experience together, we want the DPN's Westfest to be an event that can be shared and enjoyed with all people. The DPN's Westfest is an event meant to be shared among families and between friends for a weekend that you'll be talking about for years to come.

DPN's Westfest Banquet, "An Evening With Bob Jackson":

The DPN's Westfest Banquet Dinner has quickly become a cornerstone of the entire weekend as our signature event. All of the DPN Podcasters attending Westfest will be in one place at one time. This is your chance to sit down with friends both old and new and enjoy food, drink, conversation and some awesome entertainment.

We are pleased to announce that the 2008 DPN's Westfest Banquet Dinner's theme will be "An Evening With Bob Jackson". Bob has been bringing laughter and music to audiences at Walt Disney World for more than ten years. Several of the DPN Podcaster visited Bob at one of his shows during previous Mousefest events. You may have heard or scene him on some of the podcasts. Bob combines his great boogie-woogie piano skills with comedy and sing-a-long to create a unique audience interactive experience. This will be THE event you won't want to miss!!! To find out more about Bob Jackson, visit his website at http://www.yehaabob.com and visit him at the River Roost Lounge at Port Orleans Riverside when you go to Walt Disney World.

There will be dinner served, a cash bar, and special treats followed by Bob Jackson. Tickets need to be purchased in advance! The dinner menu and complete details of how you can purchase your Tickets are available at http://www.dpnwestfest.com/index.php?/westfest/banquet

Banquet Dinner details:
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 5:30-9:30pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim
1240 South Walnut, Anaheim CA 92802

Many DPN Podcasters will be in attendance:

We will have a very large turnout of DPN Podcasters this year as well as many other Disney Podcasters who are friends of the Disney Podcast Network. As of today, here are the podcasters who have signed up to be in attendance:

Jeff from Houston from Meandering Mouse
Earl and the Bleepin' Wife from Trapped on Vacation
Lou from Beyond Main Street
Brad "oakfan" from the Bringing Disneyland Home Video Podcast
Mike from Micecast
Greg from Micecast and Imagineering My Way
Mr. Mark from Inside the DPN
Chreestopher from The Big D Podcast
Wayne from The Mickey Room
Coconut Wireless from Meandering Mouse Club TV
Richard from Micecast
Tony Pascale from Above the Firehouse
Gary Chambers from The Mouse Lounge
Doug from Meandering Mouse
Will and Shannon from The Magic Never Ends
Carlos De Sousa from the Northern Mouse

We would really like you to join us. Please visit: http://www.dpnwestfest.com/index.php?/westfest/sign_up and sign up today!

Please visit the Official DPN Westfest website (http://www.dpnwestfest.com) for all the details. There you will find out things like the History of Westfest (learn how it all started), Audio, Video and tons Pictures from previous Westfest events, Travel and Lodging info, and a great FAQ section. If you have any questions or comments regarding the DPN's Westfest, you can contact Brad Hallman, DPN Planning Committee Chairman by email at dpnpc@oakfan.com.

[oakfan]

Thank You Dusty!

If you are not familiar with the DPN's Westfest you should take a minute and visit the official website. We have a whole weekend of fun planned for this year and YOU are invited. This is your chance to experience the Disneyland resort in a whole new way. All of the events are free (accept the Signature Banquet Dinner, "An Evening with Yehaa Bob Jackson") and you can attend as many or as few as you like. It's all about hanging out with Disney fans and having fun. It's also a prefect way to meet your favorite Disney Podcasters face to face.

Our schedule of events is still growing but you can check out the preliminary schedule HERE.

If you have any questions at all, please let me know. I'd be happy to answer what I can.

[oakfan]

I want to let everyone know that if you are thinking about attending the DPN Westfest Banquet Dinner "An Evening With Yehaa Bob Jackson" the discounted tickets are about to go up to full price. You have from now until March 15 to purchase your tickets at the greatly reduced price. After that, they go up by $10 per ticket.

You won't have this opportunity in Southern California again so please treat yourself to a wonderful night of meeting Disney enthusiasts like yourself, good food and awesome entertainment. I hope to see you there.

[oakfan]

The official schedule is now posted. There have been some changes and additions from the preliminary schedule. It's going to be a fun weekend and I hope you will be able to attend! Here is the schedule:

Friday, May 2:

6pm-When the Cows Come Home........The DPN's Westfest Rabble Rousers Pre-Event - presented by AussieJohn and Hosted By Micecast

Saturday, May 3:

9am-10am.....The DPN's WestFest '08 Welcome Meet & Greet
10am-12pm....What's Behind That Door? Meet - Hosted by Greg from At the Main Street Cinema
1pm-2pm......Sleeping Beauty Castle DPN Group Photo Meet
2pm-3pm......Watch the Bleepin' Goat! Goat! Goat! Meet Hosted by "Earl" & The Bleepin' Wife from Trapped on Vacation
3pm-4pm......Haunted Mansion Meet - Hosted by Chris from The Big D Podcast and Brad from BDH Video Podcast
4pm-5pm......The WOO HOO In Your Face Astro Blaster Competition! Hosted by Will & Shannon from Magic Never Ends
5:30pm-10pm...The DPN's Westfest '08 Banquet Dinner - An Evening with Yehaa Bob Jackson
10pm-12am....DPN Karaoke - Following Bob Jackson - You WON'T want to miss this! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Sunday, May 4:

12pm-1pm.......DPN Lunch Meet & Greet at the Wharf in DCA
2pm-3pm........The Pile of Pooh Ride through with Greg McNaughten from Imagineering My Way
3pm-4pm........The Tiki Room Sing Along & Dole Whip Meet - Hosted by Joel from The Meandering Mouse Club TV
4pm-5pm........The Mickey Room Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye - Hosted by Wayne from The Mickey Room
5pm-6pm........The Backside of Water Meet - Hosted by Mr. Mark from Inside the DPN
7:30pm-8pm....The DPN’s Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train Meet - Adventure for the Senses! "I smell Watermelon"
8:15pm..........The DPN's Meandering Glow Parade- Hosted by Jeff from The Meandering Mouse Podcast