Dragon Con Questions

POSTED BY: Dewrastler
UPDATED: Thursday, August 28, 2008 02:48
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DEWRASTLER

Monday, August 18, 2008 9:18 PM

With Dragon Con just a week and a half away, I got a few questions for everybody, and hopefully you all can help me out.

This will be my first time to Dragon Con and actually my first con ever. I'm just curious as to how early I should show up for a panel, how many should I expect to be able to make in a day, and how long are the lines to meet the guests? If anyone could help me that would be shiny. Thanks!

Also, who all plans on attending? Maybe I'll see you there.

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ARTCAT81

Monday, August 18, 2008 11:11 PM

I will be there, this is my second year, I blame the 76th battalion, lining up an hour before a panel usually gets you a seat, but quite possibly not a good one, then again some panels you could just wander into, depends on who is on it.

Again how many in a day, that is entirely dependent on you, I go more to hangout with browncoats and look at nifty costumes than to watch panels (bad back cant sit for prolonged periods of time if i wanted to), soo for me, i get in one, maybe 2 per day.

Wear comfortable shoes, be prepared for lines, and browncoats everywhere! Also, be prepared to not see everything you want to see, if possible i would have a full dozen clones running around so i could in theory see everything. But all in all be prepared for a mighty fine (and large) shindig

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SISTER

Monday, August 18, 2008 11:12 PM

Hi Dewrastler - wow, your first D*C?? You are in for some fun! This will be the third in a row for me! Let's see - if you've preordered your ticket - expect to stand in line for an hour to pick up your credentials; for panels and guests (depending on who it is and how popular) the wait can be up to an hour as well. Don't get hugely discouraged if the line to get into a panel snakes for what seems like miles. The BDH's line to meet the 'stars' is usually one of the longest so figure that into your day. If you're there for the parade on Saturday morning - don't forget to cheer us - we'll be marching again this year (76th Independent Army Battalion). Hope to see you there.

SAB39

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 2:36 AM

It'll be my first too, although I'm going with some friends who are old hands. I figure I'm going to be in line a lot - my highest priorities are getting an autograph from and/or picture with Jewel, seeing the infamous Buffy Horror Picture Show, and getting to the various Firefly panels. All of which, I assume, are going to be hellishly popular.

Anything else I should definitely not miss?

NCBROWNCOAT

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 3:55 AM

My first D*C too. And I can't wait. I have plane tickets (arriving mid day Friday), con tickets and hotel reservations. And anticipating the lines.

I've gotten LOTS of good info from the SE Browncoats Yahoo group, the Livejournal Whedonesque community, and all of you here.

I plan on doing 2 or maybe 3 panels a day, just depends on how much I can sit. Of course, I'll try to go to Nathan's panel on Friday and the other 2 with Nahtan, Moreana and Jewell. It should leave me lots of time for Browncoat friends, old and new.

And of course I'll be at the parade on Saturday.

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LISSA

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 4:06 AM

Don't miss the Shindig on Saturday night. It's always an awesome party...especially if you are willing to join in a game of duck duck reaver...

~lissa, retired spwhore

JONGSSTRAW

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 12:41 PM

You really won't have to wait in line that long. They have "virtual lines" for the more popular guests, so you just sign in and periodically check back on the number; kinda like at the supermarket deli. As far as event tickets, my advice is to buy them by mail. It really sucks waiting in line 2 hours to get in.

MAI

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 6:48 PM

Everyone must join in duck, duck, reaver...
best. game. ever.

MSB

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:13 PM

oh such a fun game

Oh and speaking of lines please be prepared tyo wait 30 -45 minutes if not an hour for an elevator to get to your room. Bring everything you need with you...you cannot just pop back to your room to get stuff takes ages

Shiny with new people...

I've no idea on the panels I'm just there to hang out with friends and goof off

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STOWEAWAY

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 6:43 AM

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Originally posted by sab39:
... seeing the infamous Buffy Horror Picture Show,

Anything else I should definitely not miss?

I think the first ever Dr. Horrible Sing-a-long would be a must-see. But there's only one showing so I imagine the wait will be very long.

One thing I did before I hit the con is make a plan of what I wanted to see (using the pocket schedule). And then I had a backup plan for each one in case I just couldn't make it.
Make sure you work in time to see all the vendors. I missed out on some of that last year and I was truly disappointed.

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