And the winner is......

[SMAX]

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11422&stc=1&d=1212523923A shocked but very happy DIBB member, tonymc, received the news that he and his family will be jetting off to Florida, courtesy of Busch Entertainment Corporation.

Tony was randomly selected from the thousands of entries in the "Win a Florida holiday" competition that ran over the last six weeks here on theDIBB website.

Tony and his family from Wigan, will be enjoying a 7 night stay in Orlando with a Discovery Cove Ultimate Adventure Package for the entire family.

Let's wish them all the best from Worlds of Discovery and theDIBB. We look forward to the trip report when you get back.

{EDIT} 4 june 08
Tony has asked us to add this comment to the start of this thread...

Hi,

I've asked Stu to post this message "up front" to thank everyone for their kind messages - it further shows what a brilliant group of people are out there contributing to the DIBB.

Shocked, stunned - all words I would choose to describe how we felt when we received the news. I guess that we cannot now say that we have never won a thing

I would also like to say a massive thanks to Stu for arranging the competition and all of those who work behind the scenes - without the DIBB and the help and advice from the members, we would never have had such good times on our visits to Florida in 2005 and 2007.

Many thanks again everyone.

Tony

We have been asked to post this message of congratulations

Congratulations to Tony and his family, the lucky winners of our Worlds of Discovery Florida Holiday Competition.

We are very much look forward to arranging his holiday and welcoming
Tony and his family to our parks. We hope that they will have an
unforgettable time at SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and of course Discovery Cove.

We would also like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to
everyone who entered the competition and we look forward to seeing you at the Worlds of Discovery parks soon!

Thanks again for your support,

Sam

Worlds of Discovery

[Maz]

Well done! I hope you have a fantastic time.:grin:

[ttey68]

*** Congratulations ***

[Steve.S]

Well done,:wavey:

[Bob_and_Dawn]

Congratulations, I hope you have a great time

Bob

[hayleyandhilda]

congratulations Tony and family
i hope that you have a really great time
:mickeywal:mickeywal:mickeywal

[shelly]

congratulations!!!

[slayervixen]

Congrats Tony..you lucky devil :tounge:

[DebbieJRoss]

:thumbs-upCongratulations:thumbs-up Have a great time:wave:Debbie

[fantasmic]

well done and congratulations! i hope you all have a fantasmic time x

[jlw34]

Congratulations, have a fantastic time :)

[tinks75]

wow, congrats. What a fab prize.

[Claire44]

Congratulations Tony, hope you and your family have a wonderful time.

[Minicooper]

:goofy_bou:tiggerbouCongratulations

:goofy_bou:tiggerbou

[dizzyc]

Congratulations!!! I'm really pleased for you:smile::smile:

[chlobo29]

:thumbs-up Congratulations :thumbs-up

[whambar]

congratulations to tonymc & family - bet you cannot wait to go :)

[Binky]

Congratulations, hope you have the best time ever!

[loll1511]

Congratulations to you all - although I do notice that there is only 3 of you in the picture - so does that mean there is a spare space ;);) :pgig:

[spookysarah]

Congratulations! Hope you have an amazing holiday and come back full of stories and tips for us dibbers!

[Sue]

Well Done Tony and family - have a great time!

[Elbee]

That's fab - hope you enjoy it!
x

[shepherdypie]

Congratulations to you all.

[pixie family]

Wonderful news! have a great time:grin:

[lov2dis]

Congratulations:thumbs-up

[WindwardGal]

Well Done :D

[Joshie1]

Congratulations - now I know that some one does win these competitions
Have a fabulous time!

[buddicle]

Congratulations! Have a fantastic time!

[tiggerfan144]

Congratulations and i hope you have a fantastic time

[disney dave]

congratulations tony and family:thumbs-up have a great time:thumbs-up

[Leanne1977]

Many congratulations to you and your family!!:spin: :spin:

You all must be totally thrilled!!!:spin: :spin: :spin: :thumbs-up

[envoguemia]

congratulations to the lucky winner

:ccat:chip_boun:sulley:dale_boun:stitchbou:goofy_b ou:donald_bo:tiggerbou:mickeybou

[scooterdevil]

Congratulations :spin::spin:

[tonymc]

Thanks everyone for your kind words - I have to say that we are all still a bit stunned by the news!!

We would also like to thank Stu for arranging the competition and everyone behind the scenes at the Dibb. Must remember to buy a lottery ticket for tomorrow night's draw now..... ;)

[paulac]

Congratulations Tony and family :wave: don't forget to tell us your lottery numbers ;)

[jandlsmum]

Congratulations if this wiganer couldnt win it nice to know another one won it

[NAGS]

Thanks everyone for your kind words - I have to say that we are all still a bit stunned by the news!!

We would also like to thank Stu for arranging the competition and everyone behind the scenes at the Dibb. Must remember to buy a lottery ticket for tomorrow night's draw now..... ;)

Congratulations.

Enjoy the holiday, perhaps be seeing a smaller countdown soon ? ;)

[donnakirby]

congratulations and well done.

enjoy your holiday and tell us all about it when you have all the arrangements.

[Sue F]

Congratulations Tony and family, have a wonderful holiday. When are you planning to go?

[Heather1957]

Congratulations!! When you go I hope you have a fantastic time!! :)

[disneybabe]

Congratulations, have a fantastic time!

Christine

[chrispacket]

many many congratulations tony and family you lucky things

lorraine x x

[Clare]

Congratulations Tony and Family, have a wonderful, wonderful time :)

[PrincessX2]

Well done:) Enjoy the trip:D

[Jan]

Well done - what a lovely surprise for you.

[loadsapixiedust]

Congratulations to you and your family, hope you have fun planning your surprise trip!

[truesdpr]

Congratulations and well done. Have a fabulous time!

Pam.
:wavey:

[kgfive]

What competition ??????? lol ..........Congrats Tony. Have a fantastic holiday and take plenty pics to share with us :wave:

[jheaton]

Thanks everyone for your kind words - I have to say that we are all still a bit stunned by the news!!

We would also like to thank Stu for arranging the competition and everyone behind the scenes at the Dibb. Must remember to buy a lottery ticket for tomorrow night's draw now..... ;)

wayhay-someone from Wigan has won (just a shame it's not me:cry:)

no-seriously-congratulations Tony and family:thumbs-up

have a great trip

[ukdiva]

Congratulations, have a fab time. :)

[sylvy]

:wavey: Congratulations have a brilliant time.:wave:

[judith nicholls]

Hope you have a wonderful time!
What a super prize.

Judith:wavey:

[Hels80]

Congratulations!!! What a fab prize. You'll have a ball!!!!

[Sarah71]

Well done!!!!!! Hope you have a super and wonderful holiday!

Sarah x

[Jaydee]

Congratulations Tony & Family :thumbs-up

Hope you all have a wonderful time!

[tonymc]

Congratulations if this wiganer couldnt win it nice to know another one won it

Will be taking a weeks supply of Wigans finest pies and pasties to tide us over ;)

[Vabeth]

Awww, many congratulations to you all! :thumbs-up

[SusieK]

Well done Tony, have a fabulous time!

[tinkerlink]

Wow congratulations hope you have a magical time!!!

[*~Nic~*]

Congratulations to you and your family!! You must be so excited :D

Have a magical time xx

[Borderbairn]

Congratulations :flowerfac

[jan2794]

congratulations have a nice time

[TH1]

Good for you! Have a brill holiday!

[judyjude]

Congratulations :mickeybou Hope you all have a fantastic time.

[pluto rules]

congratulations, have a fab time:)

[stephwa]

Congratulations!! And yey you're from Wigan. Even better!! :spin: Have a wonderful time!

[Lardzilla]

Hope you have a great time!!!

:thumbs-up

[jonny]

Congratulations, have a great time

[gala]

Congratulations!! Have a really fabulous holiday.

Margaret

[Treacle44]

Oh that's lovely, many congratulations to Tony and family. :)

x

[brummymummy]

Thats fantastic! CONGRATULATIONS and have a great time!!!

[cerigirl]

Congratulations - have a lovely time whenver you go:wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave:

[tiggersbestmate]

Congratulations! That's brilliant, I bet you're really excited!:tiggerbou

[spenners]

:thumb:Fantastic and congratulations. Have a wonderful time:cool2:

[sharonb]

Congratulations, hope you all have a great time

Sharon

[sunsetlakes]

Congratulations - have a great time and don't forget the trippie :wave:

[TinkTatoo]

Fantastic news and well done :thumb:

Have you got a countdown yet :cool2:

[Susiedo]

Congratultaions to you and your family!

[Betty_Boop41212]

Congratulations, hope you have a great time

[hel1304]

Well done - so pleased for the winners. Have a brill time xx

[Loz1967]

Well done to Tony and his family.

[ursula]

That is great news. Congratulations. I bet you have been up all night planning!!!!

[TiggerD]

Oh well done have a fab time :thumbs-up:thumbs-up:thumbs-up:thumbs-up

[Anzolo]

:)Well done to you and your family. Have a great holiday.:)

[JaneSi]

Congratulations. Hope you all have a fantastic time!!

[Stu]

I have added an edit comment from Tony to the first post in this thread.

[Dee1234]

:cry::cry:
I thought it was going to be me !! :pgig::pgig:
WELL DONE !! Hope you and your family have a fantastic time !!!

[Michelle]

Well done Tony

Hope you have a fantastic time.

[NurseHelen]

WOW!!!! Congratulations. You lucky lot. I hope you have a fantastic time.

[Little Monkey]

Many congratulations to you and your family what a lovely surprise - I hope you have a fabulous holiday and we look forward to hearing all about it on your return. Well Done!

[Funkymum]

Massive congratulations Tony, how fantastic:d: hope you all have a wonderful time:D

[MattF]

Well done Tony - you lucky so and so!!

[luxorsun71]

Many cogratulations Tony,hope you and your family have a fantastic time:wave:

[Newbie K]

Congratulations to you and your family. Have a fantastic time

[Disneybumble]

Congratulations Tony and family, I hope you have a great time.

[littlekelly]

How wonderful!! Well done you!

[John]

Wow...fantastic, also thanks to the Dibb team for arranging, what a great prize.

John

[Cinders Mum]

Congratulations Tony, I hope you all have a magical time.

[graham64]

Congratulations Tony & family, hope you have a great time

[mapman]

Absolutely fantastic news :spin: - have a wonderful time when you go and don't forget to let us all know the details when you get back ;) - including lots of photo's please :wave:

[craigsteeps]

Well done Tony !!

:wavey::wavey::wavey:

[awwdmaate]

Congratulations.:grin:

[nattyk]

well done - I am sure you will have a fab time and even better knowing it is 'free' :spin::spin:

[Jaybeez]

Congratulations, have a great time:wave:.

[pelsey]

Congratulations have a fantastic time.:spin::spin:

[steruth]

Congratulations, you lucky things!!! enjoyxxx

[kina]

Congratulations!

[Gill66]

Well done Tony and family :thumbs-up
Have a fantastic time, you lucky things :mickeybou:donald_bo

Gill.x

[typist]

Lucky you - have a brilliant time.

[Cal and Dave]

Congratualtions :spin::spin::spin:

Have a wonderful time, and please do a trippie :d:

[DisneyMadAng]

Many congratulations - how fab! Have a wonderful time :)

[BarryandCaron]

Congratulations, we want to hear all about it when you get back please :d:

Caron

[ann&les]

How fantastic! Well done!

[Mazzy]

How fantastic for you and your family, it may be the start of your luck turning! ;)

Have a wonderful trip! :d:

[riggs]

Congratulations!!!! Hope you have a fantastic time:d::d::d:

[madwife]

Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful trip :wave:

[Dissey]

Huge congratulations to Tony & family.:P1x1e_Dust: I'm so jealous! ;) I wasn't allowed to enter coz I live in Ireland. :cry:

Have a wonderful, wonderful trip! :thumbs-up

[lilack]

Congratulations!!! You must be so excited. Don't forget to do a trip report so we can hear all about it!

[Whitequeen]

Congratulations!!!

Have a great time. :thumbs-up

[nicola73]

congratulations and happy holidays!!!

[_tinkerbell_]

:thumbs-up

Congratulation Tony to you and your family.

I hope you have a brilliant time and look forward to hearing all about it

:D

[melanie997@sky.]

Congratulations :D An amazing prize and you'll have an amazing time :wave:

[marioner]

Fantastic, well done!!

[skyhigh]

Congratulation Tony to you and your family

[KAY-Partyof5]

Oh wow! Congratulations! Hope you all have a fab time!

[ccarcher]

Congratulations wish it was me but wasnt to be

For me its good to see that it at least it went to one of the older members of the DIBB

[TyphoonTilly]

Congratulations Tony - Hope you and your family have a magical time x

[The Smiths]

WELL DONE. Have a GREAT holiday.

[flossycandy]

Congratulations :D

[ali-s]

CONGRATULATIONS! have a fantastic time :)

[PatsyPie]

Huge congtaulations Tony and family, i bet you can't wait to go :D

[Tw*nkle]

Congrats have lots of fun and well done :dbb15:

[mickeyears]

Congratulations. Can't wait to hear all about it x

[jacqui]

Congratulations, Have a fab time!.

[tilly]

congrats have a great time

[TracyW]

Well done!! Got room for one more?!!

[paulap]

Have a super time:)

[landkmum]

Congratulations. Have a fab time.

[Andi]

Congratulations - hope you have a terrific time :grin:

[carys]

Congratulations that is fantastic news !

[Dawn]

Well done. :thumbs-up

[2waterford]

well done to you. Hope you have a wonderful holiday

[alijolly]

Congratulations , I hope you have a fantastic time!

[Ebony]

Congratulations. What a wonderful surprise.

Hope you have a lovely time. :grin:

[orlandosgr8]

Congratulations, hope you have a wonderful holiday :thumbs-up

[Dariowiser]

Well done - have a fab time

[Lyn the Pin]

See, there IS a God!

Nice one Tony. Trippy reports should be good.

[lainey5565]

OMG what fantastic news...:grin:
Well Done Tony.....have a great trip

[Clarks]

Congratulations! Have a fab time:grin:

[ashley0611]

Wow thats brilliant! Congratulations. What an amazing surprise - have a brilliant time x

[stevie-g]

:wiggle:FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Have a GREAT time. :wiggle:

[disneyvisit]

Congratulations have a brill holiday:spin::spin:

[JudyC]

:grin:Congratulations, have a fantastic holiday

[*source*]

a million congratulations to you :)

[xXxArielxXx]

Well done! Have a fab time! :mickeybou:

[jovial]

Congratulations i hope you all have a wonderful time!!!!!!!!:D

[Fizzy Fish]

Well done!!

[jessicabailey]

wow, I hope you have a great time! :D

[Lynn]

Congratulations. Have a fanastic holiday:D

[shoppingdaydeb]

congratulations and have a fab time x:wavey:

[prestatyn77]

WELL DONE YOU
Have a Great time, looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back!!!

[LauraR]

Congrats, hope you have a wonderful holiday

[Bats]

Excellent ... look forward to the TR on your return. Have a fantastic time.

[tessdog]

So pleased for you, you must be over the moon.

Have a great time.....

[WTP]

Congratulations if this wiganer couldnt win it nice to know another one won it

Here here :thumbs-up

Congratulations Tony and family. Have a brilliant time (as if you need telling ;))

[dopey.rules]

Well done for your fantastic win, hope you and your family have a wonderful time.:wave:

[ANGEL]

brilliant news for you and your family!:) Have fun!:)

[Samsneed]

Congratulations:grin: Hope you have a fantastic time:d::d::d:

[chaffey]

Congratulations, hope you have a great time:mickeybou

[Zak's mum]

Many, many congratulations, hope you have a fantastic time. :wave:

[BetBob]

Well done Tony, fantastic news for you and your family. Have a super holiday

[onetoescape]

Congrats. What lottery numbers you doing tonight?

[marissa]

Well done Tony! Hope you all have a wonderful time! Better get planning!

[voddygirl]

Absolutely brilliant hope you all have the time of your lives !!

[pluto66]

Many congratulations. have a wonderful time!

[tonymc]

Thanks again everyone for your messages.

We've been contacted by Busch who are sending us the documentation to get the flights sorted out, so hopefully we will soon know when we will be travelling :grin:

Congratulations wish it was me but wasnt to be

For me its good to see that it at least it went to one of the older members of the DIBB

....hopefully referring to the length of time I have been a DIBB member and not to the photo!! ;)

[motty1969]

Well done you luck lucky things. I'm dead jealous, hope you all have a fantastic holiday .

[Captain Nemo]

Well done Tony - hope you and your family have a great time.

[Disney_time]

Oh Congratulations - Hope you have a whale of a time

[josh.p.]

have a fantasmic time!

[FLGirl-UKNow]

How exciting!!! If I can be of any help from this side please let me know.

Well done! Enjoy your holiday!

[emma82]

:thumbs-up congratulations:spin::spin:hope you and your family have a wonderful time :wavey::thumbs-up

[robbinsretreat]

Congratulations!! Hope you and your family have a fantastic time

Phil

[Chelle27]

Wow! Congratulations!!

[shell_ely]

Fantastic ..... Hope you have a great time :grin:

[Bev3]

congrats have a fantastic time

[purpleprincess]

WOW Congratulations and well done

[floridamo]

Congratulations,you lucky things,hope you have a great time:):)

[kerryh]

Congratulations!!

[Suzie&Stuart]

Congratulations

Stuart and Suzie

[wizzywoo]

That is fantastic:):):)

Have an awesome time- and we will look forward to a trip report;)

[disneyholic07]

Congratulations have a brill holiday:cool2:

[Disney Posse]

Lucky you:wavey: - have a fantastic time - you'll enjoy it all the more as its free!!!!!

[ali65]

Congratulations. :thumbs-up Hope you and your family have a fab time.

[Stu]

Hi,
We have been asked to post this message of congratulations

Congratulations to Tony and his family, the lucky winners of our Worlds of Discovery Florida Holiday Competition.

We are very much look forward to arranging his holiday and welcoming
Tony and his family to our parks. We hope that they will have an
unforgettable time at SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and of course Discovery Cove.

We would also like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to
everyone who entered the competition and we look forward to seeing you at the Worlds of Discovery parks soon!

Thanks again for your support,

Sam

Worlds of Discovery

[smythy21]

congratulations and hope you all have a wondefull time!!!!

[lozzy]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff76/lozzy_029/Congratulations-1.gif

[foxylady]

Congratulations

I am soooo jealous!

Have an absolutely fantastic time.

:wavey:

[lisas]

Congratulations.

Lisa

[Butterfly61]

Well done Tony, many congratulations. Hope you and your family have a great time.:grin:

[Emma Y]

Congratulations, Have a brilliant time :happy::tiggerbou:donald_bo:goofy_bou:mickeybou

Emma :wavey:

[disney owl]

Congratulations have a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jentill]

Well Done - looking forward to your trip report. Hope you and your family have a great time.

[tonymc]

Many thanks again for all your messages - we have been completely overwhelmed by the number of people offering their congratulations :grin:

It's only really now started to sink in what has happened, especially as we have now received the paperwork from Busch to get the dates sorted out.

Once again, many thanks to everyone who has posted and sent us PMs.

Tony, Joanne and Alex.

[Brer_Claire]

CONGRATULATIONS :spin::spin:

Well done! I hope you all have a fantastic time and we want to hear all about it!!

Claire xx :wavey:

[ticky15]

you lucky things....well done...:grin::grin:

[brook_son]

Well done have a tiggerific time:tiggerbou:tiggerbou:tiggerbou

[guddy73]

Congratulations Tony :thumbs-up
Hope you all have a fab time :wave:

[disney07]

Congratulations have a fantastic time

[Belle Pembs]

Excellent news, have a wondeful time -

[Lynda]

Have a wonderful time, many congratulations.

[casfan]

congratulations enjoy.

[matthews_mum]

I can't believe I missed the announcement. Doh....

Many congratulations to you Tony and your family. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!

[tink_magic]

Congratulations Have A Great Holiday

[digdisney]

How exciting. I bet you are pinching yourselves? What an amazing prize :spin: Have a fabby time :thumbs-up

[mainecoon lover]

Wow the best competition to win :D. Have a super dee duper time :thumbs-up

[Kazzie]

Oh how fantastic-many congrats:thumbs-up

[das c]

Well done ( green with envy)

[P&S]

Well done :thumbs-up

[JulesAyr]

Well Done, thats a fabulous prize. Hope you have an amazing holiday.:wave:

Jules xx

[stitch99]

Well done have a great time.x

[Sindysam]

congrats on winning, hope you have a fantastic time. x x

[carnivalgirl]

Congratulations, Hope you have a wonderful time xxxxx

[mumof4]

Can't believe I've only just found this. Well done to you Tony, you are going to have a fantastic time :spin::spin:

[moolie19]

congratulations, have a fantastic holiday.

[kerr]

Congratulations.

[eeyore88]

Well Done you, have a wonderful time, i'm so chuffed for you and your family

[Scotsmomma]

Congratulations Tony and family.....I'm really pleased a regular dibber won the holiday......enjoy

[Laur]

Wow Congratulations!
Hope you have a fantastic time which I'm sure you will!

Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back and remember to take loads of pics!! :grin: :wavey:

[derynifan]

Congratulations, Tony. Have a great time!

[cath1954]

Congtratulations have a great time
Cath

[Friday'sChild]

:wave: only just caught up with this, congratulations and I hope you all have a fantastic time


Fran
x x

[tonymc]

Thanks once again everyone for your kind words, both on the forum and those who have sent me PMs. :spin:

[taisy]

Many congratulations,have a great time:)

[twixman50]

Well done! Hope you all have a lovely time. Enjoy yourselves when you get there.

twixman50

[Disneyloon]

well done so exciting have a fab time

xxx

[sarahc]

Congratulations! Hope you have a brilliant time!!!

[coombsyl]

Many congratulations Tony and crew - have a wonderful, wonderful time. :thumbs-up:thumbs-up

[mobeckwith]

congrats and well done:wave::wave:mo.

[ian2494]

well done have a good time

[Hal]

Congratulations - of course we'll expect a trippy when you get back. ;)

Well done - have a ball. :wavey:

[castanea1985]

Congratulations Tony!
I hope you and your family have a ball!!!!!!

Tracy xx

[tonymc]

Hi everyone,

We will be flying out on 11th August with VA from Manchester - just had the flights confirmed to me over the phone by Nicki at Busch - and staying at the Marriott Residence, Seaworld for the week :spin:

As you can imagine, we're all pretty excited about this trip, and thanks again to everyone involved in the organisation of the competition and the travel arrangements.

Tony, Joanne and Alex :)

[eeyore88]

Hi everyone,

We will be flying out on 11th August with VA from Manchester - just had the flights confirmed to me over the phone by Nicki at Busch - and staying at the Marriott Residence, Seaworld for the week :spin:

As you can imagine, we're all pretty excited about this trip, and thanks again to everyone involved in the organisation of the competition and the travel arrangements.

Tony, Joanne and Alex :)

Thats Fantastic, it'll be here in no time

[buffalo]

Congratulations, I bet you're all thrilled. Have a fab holiday. :wave:

[maccas4]

Congratulations - have an absolutely fantastic time!!!:spin:
:mickeybou:tiggerbou:donald_bo:
mickeywal

[vickiloftus]

Congratulations Tony and family, just noticed you are from Wigan too like me. Have a wonderful holiday and dont forget to tell us all about it when you get back!!!

[tonymc]

Congratulations Tony and family, just noticed you are from Wigan too like me. Have a wonderful holiday and dont forget to tell us all about it when you get back!!!

Thanks Vicki - Galloways pies will be packed for the trip ;)

[ursula]

It is so real now you have the dates set. It is a good job you can all take time off work to go;) Have a great time in August.

[Minniespal]

Congratulations Tony and family. Can't wait to here all about it when you return.