INTERCOT Walt Disney World Information Guide

mouse20 · #1 09-15-2006, 01:50 PM

Here is the official list of prizes...better than I could have imagined!

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Dream Squad Details

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List of INTERCOTee Winners

Current Stats (6/11/07):

Number of INTERCOTee Winners: 52
Number of prizes awarded to INTERCOTee's: 63

List will be updated as others report winnings to this thread.

Figment! · #2 09-15-2006, 04:57 PM

Here is the internal announcment describing how most of the "Dreams" will be given away:

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Originally Posted by Walt Disney Executive Announcment

As we launch the ‘Year of a Million Dreams’ celebration, special Dream Squads will be encouraged to fulfill more than 1 million extra special dreams – both large and small – in a first-of-its-kind, ‘only at Disney’ magical experience.

Also here is the direct link to the official description of the prize give aways:

Winner Selection

mudpuppysmom · #3 09-15-2006, 05:19 PM

SWEET!!!!!! DH says he wishes for the DVC membership! Me, I'll be happy to just be going!!!

WDWfanatic742 · #4 09-15-2006, 06:00 PM

Sounds almost like that they want to give a good chance for everyone to get something while on their trip. Go Disney

BrerGnat · #5 09-15-2006, 06:24 PM

What the heck is this all about???

(I was bored...I read ALL the fine print).

In addition, in order for a resident of Canada to be declared a winner, he/she must first correctly answer, without assistance of any kind in ascertaining the correct answer, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question to be administered in person or by mail or telephone, at Sponsor's option

FantasmicJ · #6 09-15-2006, 07:05 PM

Wow, I can't believe that! I thought you were making that up, but I found it in the document. What does a math problem have to do with anything???

#1disneyfan · #7 09-15-2006, 07:09 PM

WOOHOO!!! I won't be there until possibly August of next year

! But I do think that I will be mailing entries frequently! We should start a thread to see if anyone from Intercot wins! Good luck to all you intercotees!!!!

for all for luck!

mmouse566 · #8 09-15-2006, 07:33 PM

Wow ! I hope intercot folks will share their stories if they win. Since we are there monthly I wonder what our odds are ? I'd be thrilled with mouse ears.

joelkfla · #9 09-15-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BrerGnat

What the heck is this all about???

(I was bored...I read ALL the fine print).

In addition, in order for a resident of Canada to be declared a winner, he/she must first correctly answer, without assistance of any kind in ascertaining the correct answer, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question to be administered in person or by mail or telephone, at Sponsor's option

You'll see that in the rules for every sweepstakes that's open to Canadian residents.

Apparently, there's some arcane Canadian law that prohibits giving out prizes unless there's a "contest of skill" involved.

joelkfla · #10 09-15-2006, 08:03 PM

Anyone else notice the prize values?

A Dream Fastpass is only worth $5.00, and one hour in a park after closing is only worth $4.76!

I wonder what great alternate prize mail-in winners will get for those?

Caroleh · #11 09-15-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrerGnat

What the heck is this all about???

(I was bored...I read ALL the fine print).

In addition, in order for a resident of Canada to be declared a winner, he/she must first correctly answer, without assistance of any kind in ascertaining the correct answer, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question to be administered in person or by mail or telephone, at Sponsor's option

It's a standard procedure to win anything in Canada. It's to prove you won it, not given it. Usually it's not a difficult problem....I won a trip to Disney from McDonald's last year and also $200 this year, and I had to answer a skill testing question, both were no brainers.

Caroleh · #12 09-15-2006, 08:13 PM

Does this have anything to do with the email I received from Disney Destinations asking me how they could make my dreams come true and gave me the options of Disneyland, WDW, Adventures by Disney, Disney cruises or Disney Vacation Club?

Cinderelley · #13 09-16-2006, 11:16 AM

All right. I was confused by all the mail-in stuff. Does it mean that they throw out the entries every week after the drawing?

Should I just be mailing in one every day!

BrerGnat · #14 09-16-2006, 05:06 PM

Let's see, if you mail in a postcard every day, you will spend approximately $80 in a year to enter this contest. Imagine if all you win is a pin and lanyard...

I would maybe enter once. If I don't win, that's it.

However, I am fortunate enough to get to go to DL pretty often. Now that my second DS is not a newborn anymore, we're going to try to go as much as possible in the next year. Hopefully, we'll get some pixie dust sprinkled on us.

On another note, has anyone noticed that the ARV of a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite or Mickey Mouse suite is only worth $487? That seems so low, considering dinner is included. Many many rooms at WDW and DL (concierge, suites, etc) go for much more than that per night on a daily basis...

WDW5150 · #15 09-16-2006, 09:12 PM

I think 1500 prizes a day is pretty good odds, but is that per theme park or total?

glenpreece · #16 09-16-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caroleh

It's a standard procedure to win anything in Canada. It's to prove you won it, not given it. Usually it's not a difficult problem..

That's right. We also don't claim winnings of any sort on our taxes so we have to do something in order to receive the prize.

CleveSJM · #17 09-17-2006, 10:26 AM

I'm usually an optimist but I see major trouble here in the process Disney is using. First, they use the term "random" a lot which has a lot of legal requirements. Are they really going to pop-up in the middle of the Tomorrowland Racers?

Also, won't people start to notice the "Dream Team" moving in the park and swamp them. For example, it's a couple minutes to 10 pm and the Dream Team is getting into position by Dumbo. A few people notice them and go up and ask, "Are you the Dream Team?" What do they say? So the group stays around and at 10pm the Team has to award a cruise to one person. Who do they pick? 20 people are standing right there. Are the 19 people not picked going to be upset?

I was really wishing they'd do it really randomly at the turnstiles. Then everyone will feel they have the same chance and not get upset.

I wish it works out well but if I was consulting Disney on this process, I would not have let this method go forward.

(Of course, I'll change my tune if I'm selected.

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Good luck everyone!

battle beast · #18 09-17-2006, 01:37 PM

How do you enter the contest???

mrsHerbie53 · #19 09-17-2006, 01:51 PM

WOW!

I was just thinking the same thing, CleveSJM.

Quote:

won't people start to notice the "Dream Team" moving in the park and swamp them

I HAVE GOT to figure out how we can go to WDW in the next year!!!!

I wonder -- would I forget about all the prizes being given and wonder around totally enjoying

and then be tapped on the shoulder and told I'm a winner!?? Or would I get caught up looking for the Dream Team Mod Squad and miss the Magic?!!

I HOPE for such a dilemma!

Mandykay · #20 09-17-2006, 07:56 PM

I hope I win