DragonCon questions

POSTED BY: CaptainHoban
UPDATED: Sunday, April 26, 2009 19:44
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CAPTAINHOBAN

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:06 PM

This will be my first year going. Driving 12 hours too!! I didn't know I would be going until yesterday, so I haven't booked a room yet (yuck - I know). But I am going to end up staying about 15 minutes from the event. There is parking available for those not staying at an onsite hotel right? And what (on average) do the celebrities charge for autographs? Just trying to figure out what to save up for it.

Thanks guys!!

MSA

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:41 PM

Yes there is parking right across from the Marriott... also it's not too late to get a good room. I'd check for cancellations and if you want, you can PM me as I have two reservations for hotels less than a half block away that I was going to cancel. You're welcome to them

Average charge for autographs is $30-50 if memory serves.

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ARTCAT81

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:51 PM

Ni hao hun! my crew has a 12 hour drive to dragoncon too :) glad to see we are not the only "Crazy" ones.

Umm parking at the marriot was I believe $50 a day? not sure on that, I saw parking for as little as $10 a day but not near peachtree center. You may want to explore parking options along their rail system.

As for autographs, I think most charge between $20 and $40 some are more, some are less. I am sure though if you post whose autograph you are after folks can give you a closer cost.

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LINCOLNZ

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:41 PM

I always wanted to go. Maybe next year.

I've never been to a convention of any kind.

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STOWEAWAY

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by artcat81:

Umm parking at the marriot was I believe $50 a day? not sure on that, I saw parking for as little as $10 a day but not near peachtree center. You may want to explore parking options along their rail system.

I would have to agree with ArtCat on this one. If you end up staying 15 minutes or more away from the con hotel, you might want to check out the MARTA system ( www.itsmarta.com). They have some parking lots outside of town and riding the train right into Peachtree Center might be preferable to paying $50/day to park.
Although I think I remember a parking deck on Baker Street that only charged around $12/day. It was a few blocks away from the con but do-able.
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CELLARDOOR

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:51 AM

Oh, I wish I were going to my first D*Con! Maybe next year... This year my big 'verse expense will be a road trip this coming weekend for Browncoats: Redemption (I don't wanna say too much since I'm under an NDA and I don't want to get in trouble by pushing the limits, but I'm SO excited, even to be an extra! )

Nice to get an idea for the D*Con rates and parking situation though, in case I'm able to go when they hopefully premiere Browncoats: Redemption at D*Con 2010! (hehe, I'm a Browncoat for 3 months and already finding ways to get involved in the 'verse!) It sounds like there are plenty of seasoned Dragon*Con attendees who can give helpful advice around here.

NCBROWNCOAT

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:31 AM

Marta is the answer. It only cost $1.75 or so and it delivers you right into the middle of things. Also there are several hotels within a block or two of D*C so check those out too.

Come by the KidsNeedtoRead booth and say hi. We'll be there this year!

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JEWELSTAITEFAN

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 5:53 AM

Is there Firefly doins at DC? If so, when and where is it?

NE0VEN0M

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:14 AM

Last year there were 3 panels with cast members. They were HUGE, and I waited about 1-2 hours just to sit in the middle of the pack. So far, Ron Glass has been announced, and I'm sure there'll be lot of Whedon-related events. Details won't be released until a few weeks before the con when they finalize the schedule.

Of course there's the meeting celebs to get stuff signed and take pictures. The costs I saw ranged from $20 to $50. Most of the celebs have a deal with Froggy's photos so you get a professionally done picture. Sometimes they combine cast members from the same show to save you a few bucks.

I stayed at a motel on the outskirts of town and did the MARTA thing last year (my first year), and it's fine if you don't want to stay for the late events/parties since MARTA closes around 12:30-1:00am.

I'd keep an eye on the LiveJournal community, especially the one specific for rooms if you want to snag one of the host hotels from a poor person who has to cancel.

ARTCAT81

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:52 PM

Another important MARTA note, not only do you need your little ticket to get into the system, but you need it to get back out, you have to wave the pass to get the thingy to let you in and out as one of my traveling companions discovered.

oh and goofy Atlanta vagrant law, if they get pushy asking for stuff or trying to sell you stuff, say, "I'm feeling threatened." Legally, if they do not, the police can then arrest them :D

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