User talk:Infinite/The Grand Dutch Efteling Experience/2012

Date planning

Let's start with planning a season! I propose spring or summer, preferably spring due to summer being the season with the most visitors per day. I am sure spring allows for some vacation/holiday overlap, but let's hear it from others. - Infinite - talk 16:05, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

I agree. -- Cyan 16:11, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Me and my wife would very much like to join you guys/girls. May we sign up, and i'm trying to get a link for this to my page. Lol, It's not looking pretty ^^. Sunny Storms 20:01, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

Of course you may sign up! The more the merrier! It is a wiki event, after all. ;) - Infinite - talk 20:15, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

Let's hope the game is out by then. We would have enough to talk about then, hohoho. Ge4ce-Talk-Contribs 20:16, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

I'd like to sign up, but I'm afraid I can't confirm anything before I know the actual date. And I agree with spring, preferably early spring, march or april somewhere. --El_Nazgir 20:35, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

I'm not all that sure around those months, we are having a very late start of the winter here already wich could mean is will last longer into the year as well. 2 years ago it was still freezing in april and we had a late winter start as well back then. I would reconcider it a bit and advice around end april - early may or september since the weather is usually best around those times. Da Mystic Reaper 23:50, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

The weather is always nice in the end of april, I've never had rain or anything on my birthday =) -- Cyan 00:27, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

End of April and the beginning of May is where the birthdays are at, maybe not during those weeks? Or maybe exactly those weeks for this reason? ;P - Infinite - talk 00:32, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

(1:40 am why the heck am i even leaving a comment this late on a monday?) Well there is nothing from celebrating a B-day party...or 2 in the most popular themepark (dat is toch de correcte vertaling van pretpark?) of Holland. Da Mystic Reaper 00:41, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

Correct translation. Around mid-april is my choise. =) -- Cyan 00:47, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

(Edit conflict) This is very true, but it might make people feel awkward if there's a birthday celebration (or 5) at the same time. Either way, if it helps us plan an actual date, let's not pay much attention to birthdays. :) Also; themepark means "themapark" (oh god, wat zijn wij Nederlanders toch origineel!), whereas amusements park means "pretpark". En de Efteling is dan een thema-pretpark. :D - Infinite - talk 00:50, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

Ai nee, al die Hollanders toch! :P --El_Nazgir 01:39, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

The Efteling, otherwise known as the "Themusement Park with the Golden Apple". ^_^ Sunny Storms 07:53, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

(Reset indent) How about we try planning in March or April first and see if we end up with a possible date for the event in this fashion.
Please state any dates in these two months that are already reserved for you, and we'll overlap schedules that way to see if there is a possibility at all. - Infinite - talk 18:16, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

i'l be signing up for the weekend off 6april-9april. and basicly any other weekend in march and april. Sunny Storms 20:15, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

Probably anything in the weekend works, although it's possible something else might come up in the Easter holidays for me (7-8, 14-15 April). But then again, as I said before, you shouldn't take me into consideration, I'll see what the final date turns out to be and then see if I can go along. --El_Nazgir 09:31, 18 January 2012 (UTC)

(Reset indent) Since I got back from my trip, there hasn't been any movement here. I hope we can keep planning vigorously! I moved the calendar to its own sub-section, to avoid it cluttering up the discussion and marked the dates that are not available in grey. I applied strikes to the dates that are impossible for myself and the overnight location. Keep throwing in dates you CAN'T make it, guys! Just comment those directly under here and I'll apply them to the calendar. :) - Infinite - talk 16:02, 25 January 2012 (UTC)

Well me and my wife can't make it on weekdays but every weekend and holiday is just fine. (my name is Menzo btw ^^ Sunny Storms 10:46, 29 January 2012 (UTC)

I can't say anything about those months yet. -- Cyan 11:55, 29 January 2012 (UTC)

Proposal 1

Saturday the 28th of April, would that work for everyone at this time? - Infinite - talk 18:59, 20 February 2012 (UTC)

/agree. Nice date. Sunny Storms 07:32, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

Nothing planned there yet on my part. Ge4ce-Talk-Contribs 16:04, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

So, the 28th looks good. There is something my wife would like to know. What are we gonna do for lunch or dinner depending on how long we are gonna be inside. Are we gonna see the show they have there, Which is something my wife would like to do. We always bring food with us ourselves, but we are just checking. ^_^ See you guys/girlies soon. Sunny Storms 09:44, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

To my knowledge there are 2 shows currently playing in the Efteling; one is Ravelyn, an open-field play production with up to 1200 seats. Another is Droomvlucht, an in-doors theater production that is a proper musical. The former is free (but we'll need to claim tickets as a group early on in the morning), the latter costs some money. Whilst I am quite convinced the majority of the crowd joining us will not be interested in the musical, we might as well go see the outdoor play as a group. If you and your wife would like to go see the musical also, please note that the costs for that are additional to any entry fees charged. Since the group can not be forced to cough up additional fees (I hope that is understandable), I can only account for those who will reply here if they wish to join you. In any event, if it's the musical she would like to attend, I advise you both to enquire information about how and when to attend this musical at the cash registers (or online).

As for the dinner and lunch, the event spans from 9:45am until 6:00pm inside the park. Lunch is certainly dealt with inside the park for that reason; you are free to pack lunch from home or conveniently order lunch within the park (junkfood, most likely, definitely not a standard healthy lunch).

Dinner is a different story; last year we enjoyed dinner in the perimeter of the park itself. This was a natural decision as we went on a saturday in high season last time. The park was opened until midnight sharp. Because the 28th falls on a saturday outside the high season, the park closes at 6pm sharp, making dinner within the park more of a rush. It is still possible to enjoy dinner within the park (they have restaurants, of course), but it might clash with time if we still require some for whatever reason. I will investigate whether there are some nice restaurants in the direct vicinity of the park in the event that you wish to enjoy dinner on your way home.

The 28th was a risky date at first (it is GW's anniversary date), but I do believe we received word that GW2 doesn't launch until summer 2012. This bit of information justifies the date and shouldn't impair attendees. I'll run it by the other individuals and if they have the time I can make the date official. :) - Infinite - talk 13:38, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

The 28th would work for me. --El_Nazgir 20:32, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

For the Dutch ppls, Keep in mind that Albert Heijn now has a promtion on The Efteling tickets. 10euro off the price if you get 5 coupons for shopping there. you get 1 coupon for each 5 euro spend there. When you get the 5 coupons you go to the service counter and buy the Efteling ticket there. Sunny Storms 15:06, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

I can't make it the 28th. -- Cyan 21:05, 4 April 2012 (UTC)

the 28th won't do it for me. --The Holy Dragons 16:38, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

Due to very limited attendence, I'm removing this proposal from the calendar. - Infinite - talk 16:50, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

Proposal 2

Saturday the 5th of May. Discuss. -- Cyan 19:25, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

Yes, the fifth would potentially work even better for me. I'd be available that date. - Infinite - talk 19:27, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

And I would not be available at that date. I'm at my parents house for a big birthday bash! -- Sunny Storms 20:25, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

I wouldn't be able to attend either. But let that not change the date for my sake! My agenda seems to be filling up by itself. Ge4ce-Talk-Contribs 16:10, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

no attendance for me here. --The Holy Dragons 16:37, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

Due to very limited attendence, I'm removing this proposal from the calendar. - Infinite - talk 16:50, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

Proposal 3

Saturday the 30th of June. Any better? - Infinite - talk 16:22, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

That would work here. /hides. Ge4ce-Talk-Contribs 16:34, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

as of now the 30th of June would work. --The Holy Dragons 16:36, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

(Reset indent) Whilst I am aware that there may be a BWE during this weekend, I urge users to consider skipping a day of BWE to meet up (so that we may nerd out over it greatly). - Infinite - talk 15:35, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

I think my holiday is already ongoing at that date, so I see no reasons why I can't attend. Nerd out? I play casual! -- Cyan 20:05, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

Double check: I can't make it. -- Cyan 21:38, 7 May 2012 (UTC)

Ok, don't rule me out, it might be possible for me to attend. I only have to succeed on my exams, so I don't have to resit them. I'll give a notice if I'm sure. -- Cyan 09:24, 26 May 2012 (UTC)

Undying support. Infinite now owes me cookies. --Sirrush 21:53, 31 May 2012 (UTC)

I would have loved to go, but I've had to change priorities in the last couple of weeks. So my attendance would pretty much be like; a surprise, maybe! Ge4ce-Talk-Contribs 16:23, 5 June 2012 (UTC)

I would also love to come, but since I finally got a new job, my priorities have shifted. But saying that me and the misses would love to come. One thing though, i would only be available without issues on Sundays. Saturdays are gonna be a slight problem. (I work at BCC, Electronic stores) Btw, sorry for the long delay on the answer. I was very occupied with work and holiday. ^_^ BUT I"M BACK, and going for another BWE this weekend!!! Sunny Storms 18:47, 6 June 2012 (UTC)

Just to state it one more time, I'm NOT for 100% sure if I can make it at this date. To give us all an alternative if needed, starting 13 July I'm sure I can attend. =) -- Cyan 20:25, 6 June 2012 (UTC)

Out, formulating new date. -- Cyan 17:52, 28 June 2012 (UTC)

Proposal 4

So I spoke to Cyan via messenger regarding the event, and since he is the one most usually unable to attend (but without him our day wouldn't really peak) we just sorted out a date one on one where he is going to be able to attend. Short notice, though;
Saturday the 26th of May.
I hope this is one date in the right direction for this year's event. If not, we'll have to go during high-season. On the flipside; no BWEs in high season! - Infinite - talk 22:01, 7 May 2012 (UTC)

I'm a terrible person ;) -- Cyan 13:16, 8 May 2012 (UTC)

the 26th of may could work, not entirely sure though, already glad it's not the 25th, I wouldn't be able to attend then. --The Holy Dragons 14:34, 8 May 2012 (UTC)

Not sure as of now, huge fair in town at that time. --The Holy Dragons 13:23, 17 May 2012 (UTC)

(Reset indent) This date is obviously not occurring. - Infinite - talk 09:36, 26 May 2012 (UTC)

Card to ArenaNet

On the wiki event, all attendees are in the position to write their names on a card I will be sending to ArenaNet on behalf of the event, with a photo of the whole crowd (unless some don't want their photos sent to ArenaNet, they can skip the photo). I ask every single one of you to prepare either a nice handwriting or a (special) signature to put on the inside of the card. I will personally take care of providing the card, as well as providing the postage. The only thing you'll need to do is sign it if you want to. :) - Infinite - talk 18:16, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

Great Idea Kiddo! :D --The Holy Dragons 18:34, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

Hellz Bellz i'm in for this idea. Think about it, we'll be the first ppl to have our signature on the website. (Here's hoping they post is on GW2page. Sunny Storms 19:23, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

I don't care for a main-site-post :P I just want to give them my thanks. --The Holy Dragons 12:10, 18 January 2012 (UTC)

Oh i'm all for that, wouldn't it be cool though ^_^. Sunny Storms 15:25, 19 January 2012 (UTC)

They'll like it, I'm sure of it! Ge4ce-Talk-Contribs 16:05, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

Overnighter

So me (Menzo) and the wife (Sally) are wondering if we can stay overnight on the 28th? Our questions would be though: Where would we be staying. Are the other ppl that are coming with us going to be there aswell? Are we gonna try and have some sort of activity for the group or individuals? (we are just thinking to make it fun for all... ^^ ) Sunny Storms 15:52, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

Staying overnight is a convenience feature if travelling the distance in the morning is simply too long a trip at those hours. That said, it will be a private location not directly catered towards spending the night. The most comfortable night would be spent at home, but if individual matresses are not a problem there is plenty of room here. On the main event page you can find out which users will be staying the night prior (or even the night post). There will not be any special events organised for spending the night and we just have fun in a sociable manner, much like last year. It is purely a convenience thing for users who have to travel extreme distances just to attend. - Infinite - talk 17:41, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

Attending....

...as soon as I know a date & work doesn't get in the way. --Silverleaf Don't assume, Know! 16:05, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

We're in the need of a solid proposal for a date where everyone is available. There's 2 proposals at this time, which can be found above the calendars here. Input or new proposals would be amazing! :) - Infinite - talk 18:14, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

Beta event on April 27-29

There's a beta event on April 27-29, so I doubt 28 will be a good date for this anymore... --El_Nazgir 17:58, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

That date was dropped a while ago, due to conflicting schedules. We're currently searching for a new date. Don't forget to check the event page and talk page regularly! - Infinite - talk 18:25, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

Hmm, well, I think I'll have to withdraw anyway. Exams are kind of getting close and I've been getting more and more busy lately. --El_Nazgir 20:21, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

Calendar

This calendar is purely for organisational purposes; please do not post comments in this section.

September:

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