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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 April 2012 12:16 Written by Mike Bright Monday, 03 May 2010 08:22

 

 

Now that DPN WestFest 2012 has officially drawn to a close and folks are back home, I wanted to take an opportunity to thank all of you DPNers that made this year's WestFest such a great success. A Thank You to our podcasters for giving your fans and listeners a chance to meet and interact with you. A Thank You to all who took on the burden of hosting a meet. Which meant creating new ways to have Disney fun, making schwag, giving away prizes, and schlepping it all around The Parks. A Thank You to the Bleepin' Wife for all her organizing and planning work along with making and laminaring schedules for all of us. Lastly, and definitely most importantly, a Big Thank You to ALL of you who showed up. Without your willingness to travel, to let your Disney time to be somewhat scheduled, and your desire to spend time with your online friends and family, there would be no DPN WestFest. Whatsoever. A sobering thought because I know MY life has been enriched by getting to know you all.

In spite of the reduced numbers for the second year in a row, we had PLENTY of fun (impromptu canoe race, anyone?). Some ideas for next year have already been floated and I look forweard to seeing what we cook up. The dates for 2013 are April 18th - April 21st.

We are a unique, tight-knit community of which I truly enjoy being a member. I look forward to every opportunity we have to spend time together playing in a Disney Park and I am saddened when those times come to a close. Until we meet up again in a Park, I will be "seeing" you on the DPN Forums (and various other social media outlets).

 

Thank you again,

Mike

 

P.S.: If you would like to leave feedback on DPN WestFest 2011, please Click Here.

 

 

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