Dragon Con 2007
POSTED BY: Kaele
UPDATED: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 05:59
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VampChick88, where are you located? There are generally a number of caravans/carpools headed this way. Depending on where you are, you may be able to arrange something.
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Huzzah for D*C 2007!
A few good things to remember about the Con:
-Although it's probably awesome to do so, you don't HAVE to stay in one of the big three hotels. There are several smaller hotels within 4 or so blocks that are much cheaper.
-GET TO BROWNCOAT EVENTS EARLY. I think if the last two panels from '06 taught us anything, it's that Browncoats are willing to get in line 6 or so hours early for an event. Also, you may be asked to take part in the Human Wall to prevent line-breakers.
-The Shindig (assuming there's gonna be one) is gonna be packed. No way around that.
-Try to get to the Walk of Fame either really early or at some off-time (if there is one), especially for any BDHs. It's no fun to get there and be turned away by event organizer people. And don't forget plenty of cashy-money for autographs!
-Don't spend all your time in one building. There are three whole hotels to explore, so do it when you're not in a panel (or in line for one).
-And most importantly - try to make friends! Talk to anyone who's in line with you; you never know what the guy next to you (probably in full Browncoat/Klingon/Spiderman/Jedi/Hogwarts/whatever get-up) is like until you ask!
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magdalena wrote:
Thursday, November 16, 2006 02:18
Hello All!! I signed up for the US$45 rate yesterday and I am going to Dragon*Con!!! I have my membership paid for!!!
Now... I just have to find my Australian passport... apply for visa's... earn and save the airfare, accomodation cost, travel expenses, work out what else I want to do while I am over there!
But I do have my membership paid for!!! Yay!!
And this is my very frist ever convention of any kind... you'd think I'd start with something a little closer to home... but... NO!! >>>>>>>>>>> wow, did you pick a whopper to start with! you realize the venue covers 3 hotels? i've been going to cons for, oh, 30 some years, and dc was the best! walked my feet off, but what a party!
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Autographs at D*C cost money. My mom and sister went last year and almost everyone's cost $20. Check the list of guests before you go and add it up from there. The biggest guest can sometimes go as high as $45 (if I remember correctly). Some guests also charge for taking a photo with them. Consider the guest and how much you want to spend on your experience with them. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> also there's guests, and then there's guests. the first tier get their transportation, room, and all included just for their name value. the lower tiers get less and less, where some are getting there on their own dime, just for the exposure. most of them bring something to sell - books, videos, cds, virginia hey had candles and gave yoga(?) instructions. the top 5 this year charged $25 to $45 for their auto/pic, and another $50 if you wanted to be in the pic with them. that was done separately, by a pro. most guests let you take pix with them for free, most charged $20 for their auto, pic included or whatever you wanted signed. the only exception i know about was the ghosthunters, who did not charge for signing, but they had mags and tees and hats for sale.
food- the little food concourse off the marroitt has your usual fast foods, chik fil a,pizza, chinese and the like. mickey dees is a few blocks away, as is a hard rock cafe. and someone mentioned the con suite? definitely a place to find free food. it will be cheap, but filling. stuff like tuna sandwiches, soup, munchies, etc. but it's real nice of them when you're on a limited budget and find you have underestimated your $$ layout. and one time we stopped by, a couple had gotten married and shared their wedding cake with us! :-) does anyone know if they take donations for that? i'd like to pay back for all the past cons i've been to, and partaken of their bounty! hotel - mention dragoncon and you will be charged for the room, not per person!
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For those really hurtin' for money, you can try to get snackage in the ConSuite. Be warned, however, that it's always busy and unless you get there at the exact moment they put food out, you probably won't get any. Soda & coffee are usually available 24/7, though.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> it was boomergoodheart! credit where credit's due. thank you.
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Quote:Hey, perfect! You, me, and PhoenixRose can have our fight! *snikker*
Originally posted by magdalena:
Hello All!! I signed up for the US$45 rate yesterday and I am going to Dragon*Con!!! I have my membership paid for!!!
Now... I just have to find my Australian passport... apply for visa's... earn and save the airfare, accomodation cost, travel expenses, work out what else I want to do while I am over there!
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Aw shucks.
We've tried the ConSuite a couple of times. It strikes us as being for the younger folk, and/or those that are broke. Hubby & I are old enough, and make enough dough, to prefer a restaurant. LOL.
Cheers & Huzzahs to those who wait patiently in line for Krispy Kremes & Spam sammies! 
BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."
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Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:Quote:Hey, perfect! You, me, and PhoenixRose can have our fight! *snikker*
Originally posted by magdalena:
Hello All!! I signed up for the US$45 rate yesterday and I am going to Dragon*Con!!! I have my membership paid for!!!
Now... I just have to find my Australian passport... apply for visa's... earn and save the airfare, accomodation cost, travel expenses, work out what else I want to do while I am over there!
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There'll be no shortage of people willing to film/photograph it, plus a few book-makers taking bets.
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Originally posted by magdalena:
Hello All!! I signed up for the US$45 rate yesterday and I am going to Dragon*Con!!! I have my membership paid for!!!
Now... I just have to find my Australian passport... apply for visa's... earn and save the airfare, accomodation cost, travel expenses, work out what else I want to do while I am over there!
WOOHOO !!!!!
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Originally posted by Nicodemus:
There'll be no shortage of people willing to film/photograph it, plus a few book-makers taking bets.
I was thinking that we could sell tickets to apply toward the ladies' Con expenses, and spread the signal some while we're at it.
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Hell's Kitten...are we actually going to get to meet you this time? 
I like the idea of broadcasting the Browncoat Ladies' Battle Royale...maybe we can get some airtime on ConTV? 
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