San Diego Comic-Con 2010!

[MadRhapsody]

THE OFFICIAL COMIC-CON 2010 THREAD

Lodging with MadRhapsody

Confirmed:
-Burnside20

Potential:
-Gabe Shelley
-Jay Winger

Own Homes:
-MadRhapsody's nephew (with my brother and sister-in-law)
-Sairys (with her parents)

Capacity: 10 (seven slots available)

Hotels, Inns and Specials

Single Rooms:
-Keyser Soze (US Grant Hotel)
-Optikal
-SuperFerret
-Ahura Mazda

Shared Rooms:
-Twylight
-Twylight's brother
-Twylight's guest (x2)
-Wiegebo
-Shlee

Specials:
-Johnny Blaze and guests, one is to be determined (Two-bedroom suite)
-Byrd Man (Car? That's what he said. o.O)

The Attendees

Four-Day Passes:
-MadRhapsody
-Burnside20
-Keyser Soze
-Wiegebo
-Twylight
-Twylight's brother
-Twylight's guests (x2)
-Shlee
-Green Lantern
-Optikal

Individual Passes:
-MadRhapsody's nephew (Saturday)

Attending but unsure of days:
-Trustyside-kick
-KenshinAtrain
-Byrd Man
-Johnny Blaze
-Catman prb
-SuperFerret
-Ahura Mazda

To be determined:
-Trustyside-kick's brother and friend(s)
-Johnny Blaze's friend(s)

UPDATED @ 8:28pm PT on Thursday, August 6th, 2009

***

Greetings! My name is Melissa, though most people call me Mel, and my main online name is MadRhapsody-- sometimes with 17 added to the end. I have lived in San Diego, California all my life and I have seen many enjoyable events come and go. However, one that captured my attention in July 2008 was the San Diego Comic-Con. I was never into it before because I wasn't a comic fan, but the reason I got into the yearly Comic-Con was because of Tim Kring's Heroes. It wasn't until this year's Comic-Con where I was finally converted into a comic fan. Big thank you to Keyser Soze, Wiegabo, Twylight and Twylight's brother-- who have become like extended family to me-- for helping me understand why they're enjoyable and why I must become a fan.

Comic-Con 2009 was excellent and it has convinced all of us to make it a tradition to go every year. With all the excitement, my parents offered free lodging during Comic-Con week to my friends who come from near or far for this extravagant event. With the living room, two empty rooms and my bedroom (girls only! Or my boyfriend if he tags along), we can fit 10 people. You do not have to pay a penny for every night you sleep over. However, I do suggest bringing a sleeping bag, an air mattress, clothing, and groceries money. You know, the essentials.

Notice the lists have been modified! I thought Twylight's list making was a lot more refined than mine, so we're going with hers. Pretty simple and not that hard to follow. As time passes by, I will create two new lists: Cosplay and Non-Cosplay. In this year's Comic-Con, John cosplayed as Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) and I cosplayed as Carol Ferris (formal wear). It was a lot of fun, and although my outfit was last-second, I'm glad I dolled myself up for it. For 2010, I am planning to cosplay as Leon Kennedy (Resident Evil 4). I heard that some people were already interested in cosplaying as well, so feel free to join in on the fun! Each year, thousands of people cosplay for Comic-Con, so you most certainly won't be alone. Whether we participate in the yearly Masquerade or not depends on all of you.

Any posts made here should contribute to Comic-Con 2010. To be added to a list, post here. To confirm cosplay or non-cosplay, post here. To report any news about 2010, post here. Please try to avoid getting too off-topic as it makes my life easier to have this organized. Thank you!

~Mel (MadRhapsody)


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[MadRhapsody]

UPDATE (08/03/09) - Created Hotels and Inns List, Keyser Soze moved under that list with US Grant Hotel.

[Ahura Mazda]

I might come and stay but I do not know what the best hotels are in the area. I am hesitating between the Ivy (but I think you need to be two) and the Solamar. I am also looking at the Marriot and the Westin (to a lesser degree).

If you have any suggestions, I would be happy to hear them.

[Ahura Mazda]

I might come and stay but I do not know what the best hotels are in the area. I am hesitating between the Ivy (but I think you need to be two) and the Solamar. I am also looking at the Marriot and the Westin (to a lesser degree).

If you have any suggestions, I would be happy to hear them.

By the way, any advice on other things to see would be helpful. At the moment i am planning to fly to LA from Europe and then after a couple of days fly down to San Diego for 4 days before going back.

[Ion Kenshin]

I am plannig on going to SDCC next year. I am gonna join this thread for various updates and information about places to see and such. Thanks :up:

[Keyser Soze]

I might come and stay but I do not know what the best hotels are in the area. I am hesitating between the Ivy (but I think you need to be two) and the Solamar. I am also looking at the Marriot and the Westin (to a lesser degree).

If you have any suggestions, I would be happy to hear them.

The US Grant was the one I stayed in this year, and it was lovely. And in terms of location, it's a 7 block walk from the convention centre, which only takes about 10 minutes.

[Keyser Soze]

By the way, any advice on other things to see would be helpful. At the moment i am planning to fly to LA from Europe and then after a couple of days fly down to San Diego for 4 days before going back.

I went to the San Diego Zoo, and had fun there. :yay:

[Ion Kenshin]

I wonder how early they let you book Hotel rooms

[Johnny Blaze]

I might come and stay but I do not know what the best hotels are in the area. I am hesitating between the Ivy (but I think you need to be two) and the Solamar. I am also looking at the Marriot and the Westin (to a lesser degree).

If you have any suggestions, I would be happy to hear them.

I get discounts from Merriot. Depending on where the hotel is located, could be as low as $45 a night. :woot:

[Ion Kenshin]

What are the cheaper/cheapest hotels in the area?

[Johnny Blaze]

What are the cheaper/cheapest hotels in the area?

One word, two syllables: Google. :up:

[Ion Kenshin]

One word, two syllables: Google. :up:
I have been searching already. I was curious to know people's (who know ther area) suggestions as to what's good. Perhaps post should have sadi that

[Johnny Blaze]

I have been searching already. I was curious to know people's (who know ther area) suggestions as to what's good. Perhaps post should have sadi that

Ah, right on. MadRhapsody might be able to give you a hand then.

[twylight]

One of my thoughts for next year is renting a cabin at the Chula Vista KOA Campground... it's like $100 a night and if you split it.. *does math* the -only- issue is the car parking once you get into Downtown San Diego, but it's only a 17 minute drive...

[Shlee]

As I mentioned to twylight and wanted to mention to others:

If we all choose a hotel and get booked early (like, we book about 4-6 months in advance), I guarantee that we can find a great group discount.

I have ZERO problems sleeping co-ed. Seriously. None. So sharing rooms wouldn't be a big deal.

But if there's a Marriot close and JB gets a discount, and if we could get a group discount on top of that, it would be cheap as HELL, especially if we book early.

ALSO! I wanted to make us t-shirts for next year. Design them, print them out and all that stuff, and we could decide to wear them like Friday or Saturday. With the hype logo/URL on them and stuff, maybe individual flair (like character names or forum handles) on the backs of the shirts. Something like that.

If you're interested in that, hit me up so we can design the shirt together, and if you're interested in donating to the cause, I'll probably just charge everyone the base cost of the shirt if that. :)

Anyway, I'm for sure going, I'm already planning on it and going to be saving for it. I'm totally stoked. :D

[wiegeabo]

The t-shirts must mention we are from the Hype Basement. :word:

[trustyside-kick]

Put me down as going under Hotel Guest or whatever it's called. Single again and no longer losing all my cash, I am DEFINITELY saving up for SDCC 2010.

[Johnny Blaze]

If I do end up going, and that's a big if right now, I'm cool with splitting the bill for a hotel room with you guys.
It'd have to be a 2 or 3 bedroom suit though, since one of the rooms would be mine and mine alone.
So it'd more than likely have to be a Residence Inn, not a Courtyard.

[wiegeabo]

If I do end up going, and that's a big if right now, I'm cool with splitting the bill for a hotel room with you guys.
It'd have to be a 2 or 3 bedroom suit though, since one of the rooms would be mine and mine alone.
So it'd more than likely have to be a Residence Inn, not a Courtyard.

I don't think so. One to a bed ain't gonna fly next year. :word:

[Shlee]

You're a princess, Johnny. I have no idea why you'd need a room to yourself, but if you could swing it, would be nice to know how many we could comfortably fit there and be within hotel rooms and stuff like that.

Can you find out for us? :heart:

[Ion Kenshin]

Im down for passing out on a couch or pulling up a piece of floor as long as i have somewhere to sleep im good.

[Shlee]

God damn double postings! :cmad:

[Johnny Blaze]

You're a princess, Johnny. I have no idea why you'd need a room to yourself, but if you could swing it, would be nice to know how many we could comfortably fit there and be within hotel rooms and stuff like that.

Can you find out for us? :heart:

Since I don't read comics anymore, I'd mainly be going to check out the movie and TV show panels. And pretty much going out and partying every night I'm there.
I'd need a room to myself since I would be trying to pick up some San Diego strange while I'm there.

As for how many you can fit, depends on who's up for sleeping on the floor. Really, you can fit a ****load in a 2 bed suite. Provided those in question have no qualms about "ruffing" it.

[Shlee]

It's cool, Blaze. I can be arm candy. ;)

You sure it'd be cool with the hotel if we pack a 2 bedroom suite full of people? LOL. It would cut down costs, but I'm just worried about breaking hotel rules and/or getting kicked out. :P

[Ion Kenshin]

As long as we are not crazy and blatant about it we should be fine...there will be so many people milling around that they wont be able to keep much track on who is going where

[Johnny Blaze]

It's cool, Blaze. I can be arm candy. ;)

You sure it'd be cool with the hotel if we pack a 2 bedroom suite full of people? LOL. It would cut down costs, but I'm just worried about breaking hotel rules and/or getting kicked out. :P

As long as the floor isn't littered with sleeping humans, I don't see a problem. Eight to ten in a 2-bed suite should be fine.

As long as we are not crazy and blatant about it we should be fine...there will be so many people milling around that they wont be able to keep much track on who is going where

Hit the nail on the head. As long as everyone isn't disturbing the other guests, they'd be cool with it.

[MadRhapsody]

Wow. Coming back from a trip to Tijuana, Mexico (which is basically half an hour away from where I live) and I find this thread's been packed with posts! It makes me happy to read that so many are determined-- or at least interested-- in coming to San Diego during Comic-Con 2010 week. :D

Somebody mentioned the Marriot Hotel? There is one in Downtown San Diego. (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sandt-san-diego-marriott-hotel-and-marina/) I believe it's pretty close to the US Grant Hotel. Of course parking Downtown during Comic-Con sucks, so I would suggest parking cars either in Fashion Valley or Mission Valley. Both are pretty close via bus/trolley.

As Keyser said, the US Grant Hotel is another lovely choice. You can ask Twylight and Wiegebo about it; they'll reinforce how nice it is. If you'd like to check it out, start with the official website. (http://www.usgrant.net/) The earlier you book, the cheaper the prices, but that also means you have to have the money earlier.

For other San Diego Downtown Hotels, click here (http://san.diego.hotelguide.net/hl1dt.htm).

Again, if you have the means of transportation but nowhere to stay, you can always enjoy free lodging at my house during Comic-Con week. *Smile.* Ten people is a comfortable number. You just have to supply yourselves with air mattresses or sleeping bags just in case. Oh, and grocery money. Sometimes constantly buying food at restaurants gets expensive...

[Optikal]

Definitely need a room to myself too, because I'll be doing the same as J Bizzle and looking for some Comic Con cuties. 'When in Rome' and all that jazz...

[Ahura Mazda]

I will probably take a Suite by myself.

What could be fun is if we organise one dinner all together while there. I would certainly be curious to meet a few of my SHH colleagues.

[SuperFerret]

Feh. I am saving my pennies. Also, Johnny, I resent that "sleeping humans" comment, you filthy Homo sapiens.

As for sleeping arrangements, I'd probably want my own room, as I talk in my sleep and sleepwalk, which could be inconvienient to others. Case in point, when I first came to Denver to visit the school I'm now attending, my hotel room had two beds, one of which I went to sleep in, the other, I woke up in.

[Johnny Blaze]

Definitely need a room to myself too, because I'll be doing the same as J Bizzle and looking for some Comic Con cuties. 'When in Rome' and all that jazz...
Well, I was meaning more along the lines of bar trim. But a hot little Comic Con chick wouldn't be bad either.
Have to try and find a slave girl Leia. :o

Feh. I am saving my pennies. Also, Johnny, I resent that "sleeping humans" comment, you filthy Homo sapiens.

As for sleeping arrangements, I'd probably want my own room, as I talk in my sleep and sleepwalk, which could be inconvienient to others. Case in point, when I first came to Denver to visit the school I'm now attending, my hotel room had two beds, one of which I went to sleep in, the other, I woke up in.
It's all good. The Residence Inn allows pets, so you'd be in like Flynn. :up:

[trustyside-kick]

Feh. I am saving my pennies. Also, Johnny, I resent that "sleeping humans" comment, you filthy Homo sapiens.

As for sleeping arrangements, I'd probably want my own room, as I talk in my sleep and sleepwalk, which could be inconvienient to others. Case in point, when I first came to Denver to visit the school I'm now attending, my hotel room had two beds, one of which I went to sleep in, the other, I woke up in.

I'd want my own room, that is, unless you're all swell with sleep-raping. It's a rare condition, I know...but I have it. I just...walk around the room and hump everything that comes my way. That's the true story behind how I got my...thing stuck in that vacuum. :oldrazz:

I'm cool with rooming, I'm the kind of person who isn't all weird about just meeting with someone and sleeping in the same room. Though fat chance I will room with my brother or one of our friends anyways.

[wiegeabo]

Well, I was meaning more along the lines of bar trim. But a hot little Comic Con chick wouldn't be bad either.
Have to try and find a slave girl Leia. :o


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/wiegeabo/ComicCon/Costumes/IMG_1511.jpg

Here you go.

Trust me when I say, if she was wearing anything under that, it was a g-string and nothing else. The costume left very little to the imagination. (And my camera doesn't take pictures fast enough :cmad:)

[Johnny Blaze]

She doesn't look too happy in that pic. It's like she's looking at you, ashamed that you're taking her picture almost. :huh:

[Catman_prb]

I reckon it's cos the guy she's with is watching another girl dressed up as Princess Leia. Just watch him.

[wiegeabo]

She doesn't look too happy in that pic. It's like she's looking at you, ashamed that you're taking her picture almost. :huh:

She looked that way the whole time she was walking down past the line. And plenty of pictures were being taken. It's almost like she's mad she's getting her picture taken so much.

You dressed as freaking slave Leia at the Comic-Con! What did you think would happen?!

[Shlee]

In her defense, it sometimes gets really tiring to have your picture taken SO MUCH. It's fun at first, but it quickly becomes a matter of privacy and feeling like it's invaded. :P

I know it's what we cosplayers sign up for. But it's just one of those things. :P Picture taking becomes obligatory and we do it grudgingly. :P

[twylight]

By the way, any advice on other things to see would be helpful. At the moment i am planning to fly to LA from Europe and then after a couple of days fly down to San Diego for 4 days before going back.
I can't really give you a suggestion as to hotels... but pretty much all hotels in Downtown San Diego are pretty posh. US Grant, Marriot off the top of my head are nice...

What sort of things do you like? LA is chalked full of Museums; I'm a bit of a Muesum nerd so... ^_^' that's what you'll get from me.

I'd for sure suggest The Getty in LA, it's fantastic and gorgeous to boot.
La Brea Tar Pits if that stuff interests you, the Peterson Automotive Museum is fun. The LA Arboretum is pretty. You -have- to eat at two places for sure though, In-N-Out and The Hat. ;) Good old 50's California food.
Obviously, if you can make it out, go see the Hollywood stuff...Walk of Stars etc.. I don't know how far you want to wander but a drive up Highway 1 is always a nice scenic thing, the Santa Monica Pier and Seal Beach are pretty.
In San Diego.. the Wild Animal Park, the Zoo... OH and Balboa park is like right nearby the convention center area.

More Leia's! (and their Pimps)
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs127.snc1/5460_1213155450872_1288359223_30618170_6486266_n.j pg

Anyway... onto the lists *'cause ya'll know I love lists* It's just a quick one! So let me know if there needs to be any modifications. I'll try to post this on the next page too >.>


Important Pages to see:
San Diego Comic Con Website (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/) - still has 2009 info up
Hotels near SD Convention Center (http://maps.google.com/maps?geocode=Cb1ZI-uTQgVsFcoT8wEd5zgE-SHmManzNrqdJw&q=hotel&f=l&hl=en&dq=San+Diego+Convention+Center&sll=32.7109,-117.156658&sspn=0.03777,0.066175&ie=UTF8&radius=1.92&rq=1&ev=zo&ll=32.7148,-117.155972&spn=0.037769,0.066175&z=14)
SDCC Hotel list from 2009 so you get an idea of the rates (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_hotel.shtml#list)

For people outside of the US, I suggest a travel agent to help with the international flights if you haven't flown international before...I'd hit up Soze for suggestions and tips.

With parking/transportation/hotels/food etc..etc.. talk to Mel aka MadRhapsody :heart:

Groupage!

For Sure Attendee List-
Wieg -4 day pass
Soze -4 day pass
Shlee - 4 day pass
Twy -4 day pass
Mel - 4 day pass
GL - 4 day pass
Trusty
KenshinAtrain
Byrd

Mel's Nephew
Mel's Friend
Twy's Brother -4 day pass
Twy's Guest -4 day pass
Twy's Guest -4 day pass

Potential Attendee List
Johnny
Catman
Optikal - 4 day pass
SF

Johnny's Buddy


Rooming

Single Rooms-
Optikal - If attending
SF - If attending


Sharing Rooms-
Shlee
Twy
GL
Twy's Brother
Guest-twy
Guest-twy
Wieg?

Special Arrangements
2 Bedroom suite - Johnny, Johnny's buddy & MAYBE one person - If attending
Single room/Car - Byrd -If attending

[Johnny Blaze]

If I do end up going, I'd be bringing my buddy along with me. We'd probably split a two bedroom suite and if somebody wanted to crash on the couch or floor, I wouldn't have a problem with it.

[Shlee]

YAY! Lists! Put me down for a 4 day pass. I guarantee if I'm going to go all the frick out to San Diego for a con, I'm going all 4 days. :P Especially if I've moved by next year. :P

[Byrd Man]

Groupage!

For Sure Attendee List-
Wieg -4 day pass
Soze -4 day pass
Shlee - 4 day pass
Twy -4 day pass
Mel - 4 day pass
GL - 4 day pass
Trusty
KenshinAtrain

Mel's Nephew
Mel's Friend
Twy's Brother -4 day pass
Twy's Guest -4 day pass
Twy's Guest -4 day pass

Potential Attendee List
Johnny
Catman
Optikal

Johnny's Buddy


Rooming

Single Rooms-
Optikal
SF

Sharing Rooms-
Shlee
Twy
GL
Twy's Brother
Guest-twy
Guest-twy
Wieg?

Special Arrangements
2 Bedroom suite - Johnny, Johnny's buddy & MAYBE one person...

Such a big list...I wonder if anyone was left out.....:cmad::csad:

You all have fun sharing rooms. I'll be living in my truck the whole week :up:

[twylight]

THERE! Edited!

[Optikal]

Hell, If I'm travelling thousands of miles to dress up like a super hero and meet all you peeps, I might as well go all out for a full four days

[Ion Kenshin]

I most likely go for the full 4 days. I will be coming from NYC. Not sure if I will have people coming with me. Once I figure that out I will not what I need to do in terms finding lodgings. Even if it's just me I'm coming!

[MadRhapsody]

Twylight, I like the way you make lists. I hope you don't mind me using them on the first post of this thread to keep better organization. You can even help me keep track of new updates!

Speaking of updates, I'm subscribed into the Comic-Con International News Feed and I check it everyday, so anything new and important that comes up (especially pre-registration), I'll let you all know immediately. Actually, there are a few things already up for SDCC'10!

2010 Exhibitor Application Package (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_exhib_info.shtml)

2010 Artists' Alley Application Package (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_artalley.php)

And yes, in San Diego, I am not only your friend, but I am also your tour guide. I've almost memorized the entire map for the San Diego Convention Center, so I can also be considered your map. You have to expect this from a San Diegan who has lived in the city since birth. <3

Fear not about having dinner together at least once. Keyser, Wieg, Twy, Twy's brother and myself had dinner at San Diego's House of Blues (http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego/) this past 24th of July. It was wonderful and we all had a good time. There are PLENTY of places to eat during Comic-Con, especially along the Gaslamp Quarter (http://www.gaslamp.org/). I'm more than certain we'll figure out dinner plans for at least one night with all of us to hang out. *Smile.*

Bit of advice for those unsure of how many days they'd like to go for Comic-Con? Know that there is A LOT of walking to do, but it is easier in the company of good friends. They keep you inspired to keep going. Without the crew this past Comic-Con, I wouldn't have gone all the way. Basically, go all four days. You will have no regrets about it. Besides, buying individual day passes tend to be annoying, especially since you'll always have to line up for registration and badge pick-up each new day before you're allowed in. Ask Wieg, Twy and Twy's brother about that. However, if you only want to go one or two days, Saturday is the best day, followed by Friday, Thursday, then Sunday last (though Sunday is for those who enjoy shopping-- discounts you can't get on the other days!).

When it comes to the official lists, I'd like to list everyone by their full usernames. Nicknames seem to be a bit complicated for me at the moment since I don't know you all very well yet. We have a year's worth of time to change that, of course. :)

[Johnny Blaze]

Such a big list...I wonder if anyone was left out.....:cmad::csad:

You all have fun sharing rooms. I'll be living in my truck the whole week :up:

Sweet! You'll be my designated driver and like it, *****. :up:

[Ion Kenshin]

So what night are we going out drinking :hehe:

[Johnny Blaze]

If I go, I'd be out on a nightly basis. Probably only attend the Con a day or two. The rest would be spent taking in the San Diego night life. :woot:

[Ion Kenshin]

Im gonna try and hit at least 3 out of four days..i wanna do all four though

[wiegeabo]

If I go, I'd be out on a nightly basis. Probably only attend the Con a day or two. The rest would be spent recovering from the San Diego night life. :woot:

Fixed

[Johnny Blaze]

Fixed

Hahahahahahaha! Yeah, that's probably more accurate. Recuperate during the day, and tear yourself up again during the night. Rinse. Repeat.

[MadRhapsody]

Updates made on the first post of this thread. :)

Let me know of any mistakes and I'll correct them as soon as possible!

[SuperFerret]

There's a massive mistake on the first post. MASSIVE.

SuperFerret is one word. Capital "S", capital "F".

:cmad:

[MadRhapsody]

What mistake, SF?

;)

[SuperFerret]

Hey! Just because I have a short attention span and memory doesn't mean.... Hey! A penny!

[wiegeabo]

Hey! Just because I have a short attention span and memory doesn't mean.... Hey! A penny!

Geez. What a flakey...Oh! Burn Notice!

[SuperFerret]

Watching that too. But, damn, this penny is shiny.

[Ahura Mazda]

I can't really give you a suggestion as to hotels... but pretty much all hotels in Downtown San Diego are pretty posh. US Grant, Marriot off the top of my head are nice...

What sort of things do you like? LA is chalked full of Museums; I'm a bit of a Muesum nerd so... ^_^' that's what you'll get from me.

I'd for sure suggest The Getty in LA, it's fantastic and gorgeous to boot.
La Brea Tar Pits if that stuff interests you, the Peterson Automotive Museum is fun. The LA Arboretum is pretty. You -have- to eat at two places for sure though, In-N-Out and The Hat. ;) Good old 50's California food.
Obviously, if you can make it out, go see the Hollywood stuff...Walk of Stars etc.. I don't know how far you want to wander but a drive up Highway 1 is always a nice scenic thing, the Santa Monica Pier and Seal Beach are pretty.
In San Diego.. the Wild Animal Park, the Zoo... OH and Balboa park is like right nearby the convention center area.

Thanks but I actually grew up in LA so I already know it quite well. I do have family there so I will only be staying a day or so to see my grandmother.

Regarding hotels, I guess I will go with the one closest that has available rooms.

Anyway... onto the lists *'cause ya'll know I love lists* It's just a quick one! So let me know if there needs to be any modifications. I'll try to post this on the next page too >.>


Important Pages to see:
San Diego Comic Con Website (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/) - still has 2009 info up
Hotels near SD Convention Center (http://maps.google.com/maps?geocode=Cb1ZI-uTQgVsFcoT8wEd5zgE-SHmManzNrqdJw&q=hotel&f=l&hl=en&dq=San+Diego+Convention+Center&sll=32.7109,-117.156658&sspn=0.03777,0.066175&ie=UTF8&radius=1.92&rq=1&ev=zo&ll=32.7148,-117.155972&spn=0.037769,0.066175&z=14)
SDCC Hotel list from 2009 so you get an idea of the rates (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_hotel.shtml#list)

For people outside of the US, I suggest a travel agent to help with the international flights if you haven't flown international before...I'd hit up Soze for suggestions and tips.

With parking/transportation/hotels/food etc..etc.. talk to Mel aka MadRhapsody :heart:

Groupage!

For Sure Attendee List-
Wieg -4 day pass
Soze -4 day pass
Shlee - 4 day pass
Twy -4 day pass
Mel - 4 day pass
GL - 4 day pass
Trusty
KenshinAtrain
Byrd

Mel's Nephew
Mel's Friend
Twy's Brother -4 day pass
Twy's Guest -4 day pass
Twy's Guest -4 day pass

Potential Attendee List
Johnny
Catman
Optikal - 4 day pass
SF

Johnny's Buddy


Rooming

Single Rooms-
Optikal - If attending
SF - If attending


Sharing Rooms-
Shlee
Twy
GL
Twy's Brother
Guest-twy
Guest-twy
Wieg?

Special Arrangements
2 Bedroom suite - Johnny, Johnny's buddy & MAYBE one person - If attending
Single room/Car - Byrd -If attending

Why did I not make the list? I am pretty sure I am going to come next year. Am I a person you are all trying to avoid?

And what about my idea of a SHH dinner?

[Johnny Blaze]

Thanks but I actually grew up in LA so I already know it quite well. I do have family there so I will only be staying a day or so to see my grandmother.

Regarding hotels, I guess I will go with the one closest that has available rooms.



Why did I not make the list? I am pretty sure I am going to come next year. Am I a person you are all trying to avoid?

And what about my idea of a SHH dinner?

Can't speak for the rest of them, but I'm definitely trying to avoid you. Why do you think I left the DTL? :o :csad:

[Shlee]

Ahura, we're just putting people down who have mentioned "Yes, I'm going" or "Yes, I'll probably go"... If you didn't say either of those things clearly, we didn't get you.

As for your idea of a Hype dinner, we took it and we're running with it. I think twy and I have taken it upon ourselves to keep the lists, organize a big dinner for Hype-ers, help people figure out who wants to room and splitting up rooms, finding a hotel with good group discounts, and of course making a Basement t-shirt. :)

[MadRhapsody]

Ahura, you are on the newly updated official lists. Also, I regarded the group dinner, hotels and more on a post I made on page three. Check it out. :)

[Ion Kenshin]

Just an FYI i definitely plan on being in San Diego for four days just not sure if am hitting the con all four....im buying a 4 day pass though

[SenseiofCheese]

Want....to go....so...badly...

[Johnny Blaze]

Talked it over with my buddy, and we'll more than likely be going for a week. Hit the Con for a day or two, then spend the time hanging out in San Diego.
Maybe take a trip up to LA for a day since he's got family with medical marijuana cards we can use. :o

[trustyside-kick]

Want....to go....so...badly...

Then...save...up? :oldrazz:

[SenseiofCheese]

Can't.....be....bothered....

[Catman_prb]

Such...an...ass.

[SenseiofCheese]

Let´s....talk....like this....forever...hnngghhh

[wiegeabo]

Let´s....talk....like this....forever...hnngghhh

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/wiegeabo/trek/300px-James_Kirk.jpg

"Did...Sensei just...orgasm?"

[SuperFerret]

If he did, you know the Shat wants in on that.

[wiegeabo]

Wants in? You knew the Shat caused it.

[Shlee]

And this is why I love you guys oh-so-much.

Sensei, you know you wanna come so I can savage you and your sexy accent. That includes Keys as well... And Optikal... I love foreign accents. O_O

[SuperFerret]

Y'know, I've been thinking, it might not be such a good idea for me to go to ComicCon, since there's just so much crap involved with it that I'm just not interested in. I've got to weigh the cost of going against what I'm going to gain from it.

[Shlee]

1) You get to meet a bunch of people you've known online and spend a lot of quality time with them discussing the **** you have in common.

2) You get to go to panels for upcoming movies and things like that that you enjoy, see the stars of said movies or whatever speak and be in the same room with you, and learn a lot of behind the scenes stuff, including the chance to ask your own questions of them.

3) There is a metric f**kton of merch at something like ComicCon. Be it comic merch, game, toy, whatever merch. There's a ton. And a lot of exclusives.

4) LOTS of companies buy exhibition booths, there's probably an art hall (at comic con, I'm not 100% positive as I've never been, but even my fairly small local anime convention has an artist's alley), even non-comic companies do. I know for a fact that NCSoft had Aion on computers and were letting people play the game (lucky a**holes too, since that weekend wasn't a beta test weekend for the rest of us!).

5) It's GEEKY. Plus it's in freakin' California. There's a beach not far away, San Diego is beautiful! I'd love to take a side trip to the zoo, and I know twy and I were thinking of doing a bonfire/barbecue on the beach on Sunday evening or something, because a trip to California isn't complete till you spend time on the beach, even if you don't swim.

6) More reasons to come later. These are off the top of my head. And I guarantee that the other guys can give you reasons to come as well. The pros HARDCORE outweigh the cons. It's a freakin' vacation. It's fun. There's people you'll meet that like the same stuff you do. It's exciting, plus you can point and laugh at all the cosplayers (even though I'll be one).

[SuperFerret]

1) You get to meet a bunch of people you've known online and spend a lot of quality time with them discussing the **** you have in common.

This is a pro. I want to meet you guys and hang out.

2) You get to go to panels for upcoming movies and things like that that you enjoy, see the stars of said movies or whatever speak and be in the same room with you, and learn a lot of behind the scenes stuff, including the chance to ask your own questions of them.

This is a "meh". I don't usually care much for the making of movies, and probably won't attend any of the panels.

3) There is a metric f**kton of merch at something like ComicCon. Be it comic merch, game, toy, whatever merch. There's a ton. And a lot of exclusives.

This is part-pro, part-con. I'll probably buy a few things, but (with my experience at other cons) too much of the metric f**kton will be anime/mange junk that I couldn't care less about. At least it'll save me money.

4) LOTS of companies buy exhibition booths, there's probably an art hall (at comic con, I'm not 100% positive as I've never been, but even my fairly small local anime convention has an artist's alley), even non-comic companies do. I know for a fact that NCSoft had Aion on computers and were letting people play the game (lucky a**holes too, since that weekend wasn't a beta test weekend for the rest of us!).

This is another "meh". The likelihood of there being anything I'd want to see in these booths is middling to slim, and I'd bet that the lines would deter me from them.

That's what made me question going. I've been to cons before, and just walked around being bored as hell, only the last few times all it cost me was admission and a ride on the subway.

5) It's GEEKY. Plus it's in freakin' California. There's a beach not far away, San Diego is beautiful! I'd love to take a side trip to the zoo, and I know twy and I were thinking of doing a bonfire/barbecue on the beach on Sunday evening or something, because a trip to California isn't complete till you spend time on the beach, even if you don't swim.

The zoo is a pro. The rest are "meh" to con. I loathe the beach.

6) More reasons to come later. These are off the top of my head. And I guarantee that the other guys can give you reasons to come as well. The pros HARDCORE outweigh the cons. It's a freakin' vacation. It's fun. There's people you'll meet that like the same stuff you do. It's exciting, plus you can point and laugh at all the cosplayers (even though I'll be one).

Sorry to be all negative, but I know how I am, and it's questionable on whether I'm going to have fun.

[Shlee]

That's because you're a downer.

You realize this is COMIC con... not ANIME con? Right? Because no, it won't be a ton of anime/manga merch. It's going to be COMIC merch. :P

I dunno if you saw twy's list of panels she was thinking about going to just on the days she went, but the list was extensive and amazing. And she'd whittled through the list just to find the ones she wanted to do.

There's SO MUCH to do. And again. It's San Diego. There's a ton to do. :P You're such a defeatist/pessimist. :P

[wiegeabo]

If you want an idea of how much there is to do (and that doesn't include the stuff to see/buy on the exhibit floor), just check out this year's panel schedules.

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci09_prog_thu.php
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci09_prog_fri.php
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci09_prog_sat.php
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci09_prog_sun.php

And while Sunday may not have as much stuff, everything on the floor is discounted to sell. And, really, look at all that stuff. It's almost a certainty that at any given time of any day there's at least one or two things worth seeing. On my schedule, I often had backups of backups of backups. At one time on Saturday, there were 5 different things I wanted to see in case any line was too long.

Also, for everyone who goes all four days, it's actually five days since we also get to go Wednesday night. (I heard they were cutting back Wednesday, but I also heard they were making it bigger.)


If there is one flaw with the Con, it's waiting in line. For some of the stuff I went to, the line may have been long, but the wait wasn't bad, and I still got in. Other stuff, either prepare to go really early and wait, or (since they don't clear out rooms between panels) try and find stuff in the same room so you can just keep getting better seats.


And, while this year's big thing was obviously Iron Man, next year will be panels for Thor, Captain America, and Green Lantern. And if Kevin Smith is there again, he is a must see!

[SuperFerret]

I've been to COMIC cons before and there's still a ton of anime junk there, and yes, I saw twy's extensive list of panels and didn't think any sounded remotely interesting. I'd like to go, and to meet everybody, but that's a lot of time and money that I can't spare on something I'm not 100% gung-ho about.

Either way, the dates the Con is on are still my biggest worry. I could take a few days off of school with no problem, but if the Con falls on a test day or the first day of classes, I've got to put school first.

[wiegeabo]

You have classes in July?

[SuperFerret]

All year round, I just finished with midterms on Friday.

[wiegeabo]

That...sucks :(

[Ahura Mazda]

Can't speak for the rest of them, but I'm definitely trying to avoid you. Why do you think I left the DTL? :o :csad:

Ahura, we're just putting people down who have mentioned "Yes, I'm going" or "Yes, I'll probably go"... If you didn't say either of those things clearly, we didn't get you.

As for your idea of a Hype dinner, we took it and we're running with it. I think twy and I have taken it upon ourselves to keep the lists, organize a big dinner for Hype-ers, help people figure out who wants to room and splitting up rooms, finding a hotel with good group discounts, and of course making a Basement t-shirt. :)

Ahura, you are on the newly updated official lists. Also, I regarded the group dinner, hotels and more on a post I made on page three. Check it out. :)


I apologise because I forgot the smiley. I was not being serious but I am serious about coming. The only thing that will stop me is work and that is if something serious comes along.

I am planning to come for the full enchilida with a couple days in La to visit my grandmother.

I am looking forward to it and metting at least some of you ....... well except for Blaze who abondonned the game he created. ;)

[Ahura Mazda]

by the way, if anyone has 4 day passes they want to sell, send me a PM.

[wiegeabo]

You know what I was just thinking? Since we've got almost an entire year to plan for the Con, and we all want to have our best sexy on when wearing our costumes...what if we had our own little basement-only fitness thread?

Those of us who need to get into fighting form for costumes, or who just want to tone a up a bit, can use it to keep each other motivated, keep track of our goals, brag about how good we're doing, compete with other basement dwellers (dick measuring contests), or just get prepared to stand in line for a few hours while carrying a heavy bag waiting for the Green Lantern movie panel (stares at Keyser).

It'll just be a nice place to hang out and keep each other motivated, since we all know it's easier to stick to the plan when you have people hounding motivating you. (First motivation guys, the more weight you lose, the bigger you dick looks.) We can share tips and ideas. And I figure with a whole year to work at it, now would be the perfect time to start because we won't need to kill ourselves to get where we want to be.

[twylight]

Let's play nice guys :p

[wiegeabo]

Let's play nice guys :p

:confused:

[Byrd Man]

You know what I was just thinking? Since we've got almost an entire year to plan for the Con, and we all want to have our best sexy on when wearing our costumes...what if we had our own little basement-only fitness thread?

Those of us who need to get into fighting form for costumes, or who just want to tone a up a bit, can use it to keep each other motivated, keep track of our goals, brag about how good we're doing, compete with other basement dwellers (dick measuring contests), or just get prepared to stand in line for a few hours while carrying a heavy bag waiting for the Green Lantern movie panel (stares at Keyser).

It'll just be a nice place to hang out and keep each other motivated, since we all know it's easier to stick to the plan when you have people hounding motivating you. (First motivation guys, the more weight you lose, the bigger you dick looks.) We can share tips and ideas. And I figure with a whole year to work at it, now would be the perfect time to start because we won't need to kill ourselves to get where we want to be.

You saying we could stand to lose a few pounds?! :cmad:

[wiegeabo]

You saying we could stand to lose a few pounds?! :cmad:

You're damn right!


Hey, I've lost almost 30 pounds since february. And I intend to keep that pace up. :up:

[Ion Kenshin]

Im skinny enough thanks....id like some tone though.

[Byrd Man]

You're damn right!


Hey, I've lost almost 30 pounds since february. And I intend to keep that pace up. :up:

Well, **** you! I'm proud to be 4'9 and weigh 315 pounds

[wiegeabo]

Well, **** you! I'm proud to be 4'9 and weigh 315 pounds

Just like Wolverine.....without the muscles or metal bones.

[Johnny Blaze]

You know what? I say, **** Comic-Con. Instead of meeting up and hanging out at some lame ass comic convention we should all go to the national porn convention.
Think of how much fun it'd be to sit for a panel with Sylvia Saint or King Ron instead of lame ass Thor or Green Lantern?

Hype party at the porn convention in 2010! Who's with me!?

[Byrd Man]

Yeah! We should all come there!....and then we can attend the convention

*rimshot*

:word:

[twylight]

I'm up for fitness and porn! :up:

[Shlee]

Wieg, I'm with you on this (kinda!). I actually am already part of a group for the MUD that I play. Congrats on the weight loss, by the way! I've lost about 15 lbs in the last couple months, so I know what a pain in the ass it is.

Keep up the good work. Maybe we can just make a weight loss thread and we can update each other there and all that?

The group I'm on is at www.sparkpeople.com and it's a pretty cool website when you figure out the navigation. :P If you sign up, let me know, and I'll friend you. :heart:

[wiegeabo]

Congrats to you too. I'll check that website out when I get the chance. Right now I use a nice little app on my phone that keeps track of stuff. I'm averaging about a pound a week right now, but I'm trying to get that closer to two.

See, we already need another thread. :p

[SuperFerret]

I'm going to see if I can plan it where I go for Sat-Sun, in case I have midterms that week (do we know what the dates are exactly?).

[wiegeabo]

I think July 22-25 (and the night of the 21st). I'm wishing I had pre-registered.

[wiegeabo]

by the way, if anyone has 4 day passes they want to sell, send me a PM.

Now that I think about it, I don't think you can sell a pass because the tickets have to match your id.


Although, maybe someone can go in, get their pass, and sell it to you. Then you can pretend to be them, cause all sorts of chaos, and get them permanently banned from Con!



...you can't have my pass.

[SuperFerret]

I think July 22-25 (and the night of the 21st). I'm wishing I had pre-registered.

Damn, that's about the same time this year that midterms were.

[wiegeabo]

Yeah, I think they always make it the last full weekend in July.

[twylight]

4 day passes are up!

and they DID raise it to $100 this year....
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_reg.php

[MadRhapsody]

4 day passes are up!

and they DID raise it to $100 this year....
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_reg.php
Expensive b*tches.

... but I'm still going.

[twylight]

Ditto.

*buys hers*

[wiegeabo]

I should really wait until I get paid Friday...


aw screw it.

[wiegeabo]

So does this mean we should be looking into hotel packages already?

[twylight]

No idea ...

Doesn't look like they've posted any...IM me when you see me online. :cwink:

[Keyser Soze]

The hotel packages went up perilously late this year. You might be best just making your own arrangements - that's what I did.

[Ahura Mazda]

I bought my full package. Now I just need to take care of the hotel.

I have a question: when you say hotel packages, do you mean that the comic con offers hotels to attendees?

The only hotel offering rooms seems to be the Marriott whereas I would rather stay at the Hilton given it seems to have a better rating. Can anyone clarify this issue for me?

[Gallagher]

Tickets are up ALREADY?

Christ looks like I aint going this year.

[Ahura Mazda]

^^ They are not sold out yet.

I just reserved a room in Marriott because it allowed me to do so. No suites were available.

All this is left for me is booking my flight from here but I will wait until next year for that.

[wiegeabo]

I bought my full package. Now I just need to take care of the hotel.

I have a question: when you say hotel packages, do you mean that the comic con offers hotels to attendees?

The only hotel offering rooms seems to be the Marriott whereas I would rather stay at the Hilton given it seems to have a better rating. Can anyone clarify this issue for me?

I think it's the Hilton that is literally across the street from the convention center. They even had panels in the Hilton's ballroom. So if you get a room there, expect all of us the be hanging out at your place. :p


And by packages, I meant should we already be looking into, and buying, some kind of group discount rate/package/deal?

[wiegeabo]

Tickets are up ALREADY?

Christ looks like I aint going this year.

These are just the four-day passes (5 if you go to the preview night).

It'll probably be a while before they put up the individual day tickets. And, even though it would cost more, you could always buy all four days separately.

[Gallagher]

Cost is a serious issue this year, I'm currently skint. Hurm.

May have to give it a miss, sorry Op, our gay Deadpool/Punisher cosplay love shall have to wait.

[Catman_prb]

Crap.

[wiegeabo]

Cost is a serious issue this year, I'm currently skint. Hurm.

May have to give it a miss, sorry Op, our gay Deadpool/Punisher cosplay love shall have to wait.

Well, don't give up yet. You've still got lots of time to get tickets (they were still selling individual day tickets through at least April this year), and have until the middle of June to get a refund for them in case you can't go.

[Catman_prb]

So yeah...I've just bought my full day pass with preview night...

[Ion Kenshin]

How much did it used to be? I was honestly expecting it to be more than this. I am so buying tickets this week

[wiegeabo]

I think it was $75 or $80 last year.

[twylight]

$75 for a four day.. Wieg Why are you not on MSN!? >:O

[Ahura Mazda]

I think it's the Hilton that is literally across the street from the convention center. They even had panels in the Hilton's ballroom. So if you get a room there, expect all of us the be hanging out at your place. :p


And by packages, I meant should we already be looking into, and buying, some kind of group discount rate/package/deal?

The Hilton seems to be fully booked on those dates so I doubt I will finda room there.

[Optikal]

Cost is a serious issue this year, I'm currently skint. Hurm.

May have to give it a miss, sorry Op, our gay Deadpool/Punisher cosplay love shall have to wait.

Dude I'm in the same boat! I'm not able to finance anything until january at the earliest! We'll just have to do own private con and Cosplay in a seedy Blackpool B&B :word::o

[wiegeabo]

Don't freak out guys, you've got plenty of time.

[Keyser Soze]

I bought my 4 day pass with preview night last night! Yay!

[Gallagher]

Dude I'm in the same boat! I'm not able to finance anything until january at the earliest! We'll just have to do own private con and Cosplay in a seedy Blackpool B&B :word::o

Kinky.

[wiegeabo]

I bought my 4 day pass with preview night last night! Yay!

Looks like another unexplained body count for the San Diego Police Department.

[Catman_prb]

I'm afeared.

[Johnny Blaze]

Looks like another unexplained body count for the San Diego Police Department.
Not to mention all the chicks checking into the San Diego free clinics with bizarre, never before seen STDs. :o

[Keyser Soze]

For those who are wanting to go, but have been procrastinating:

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_reg.php

4-day passes with preview night included are now SOLD OUT. The 4-day passes without preview night included are sure to sell out any time now. You've missed out on getting to go Wednesday-Sunday, but if you still want to go Thursday-Sunday, I'd be booking your tickets RIGHT NOW!

[twylight]

Confirmed people with Tickets are :

Wieg
Soze
Twy
Fanta (twy's frend form another forum)
Twy's other friend ;) (TOF)

All with Four day + Preview night

Three guys, two girls...

Soze has a room...

Two guys, Two girls.. no hotel plans yet.. In Process

[wiegeabo]

I think Soze's room will be enough. ;)

[Ion Kenshin]

I will most likely be buying mine within the next week. About 7 of my friends say they want to come so that's pretty good.

[Byrd Man]

Well, with the job situation for me and the way the four day passes are selling looks like Comic-Con '10 is out for me. Unless I happen to hit the lottery. Now if only I paid.

So, **** ya'll! :cmad::cmad::cmad::csad::csad::csad:

[wiegeabo]

Well, with the job situation for me and the way the four day passes are selling looks like Comic-Con '10 is out for me. Unless I happen to hit the lottery. Now if only I paid.

So, **** ya'll! :cmad::cmad::cmad::csad::csad::csad:

I don't blame you. I blame your ex-boss.

[NiteMare Shape]

Yeah...money is a problem right now...as much as I want to go, it looks like I'm out of '10.

Maybe I'll have better luck with '11 :csad:

[Ahura Mazda]

Confirmed people with Tickets are :

Wieg
Soze
Twy
Fanta (twy's frend form another forum)
Twy's other friend ;) (TOF)

All with Four day + Preview night

Three guys, two girls...

Soze has a room...

Two guys, Two girls.. no hotel plans yet.. In Process

I am confirmed. I have my pass, plane ticket and have reserved at least 1 one hotel room which I hope to change.

By the way, if I do change, it would open up a room at the Marriott which I had to pay in advance. I would obviously be willing to pass it on to someone else.

[wiegeabo]

I am confirmed. I have my pass, plane ticket and have reserved at least 1 one hotel room which I hope to change.

By the way, if I do change, it would open up a room at the Marriott which I had to pay in advance. I would obviously be willing to pass it on to someone else.

Indeed.

We shall have to discuss it's price.

[trustyside-kick]

Damn I keep forgetting to purchase tickets already.

[trustyside-kick]

Are there already hotel deals? Has anyone purchased rooms already? What's the price going for? Are there already the airplane+hotel deals going on?

[wiegeabo]

Are there already hotel deals? Has anyone purchased rooms already? What's the price going for? Are there already the airplane+hotel deals going on?

No idea about hotel+airline deals.

And prices vary greatly depending on how close you get. So it might be worth it getting a hotel farther away and finding a good airline+hotel+rental car deal.

Doing a quick look, one hotel next to the even is going for about $180+ a night (but it's literally next door and on the water). But I didn't go through any of the special deal sites liek Cheapticket, Expedia, Travelociy, or whatever.

[trustyside-kick]

I'd purchase the tickets at least but I'm waiting on my brother and a few others to see if they're going for sure or what.

[wiegeabo]

If you don't mind driving into the city (I booked late, so I had a twenty minute drive to the bus stop, and 15 minute ride to Keyser's hotel) you can get a nice and inexpensive motel/hotel. Mine averaged about $60 a night.

[wiegeabo]

I'd purchase the tickets at least but I'm waiting on my brother and a few others to see if they're going for sure or what.

Well go ahead and just purchase them. You've got until June to get a full refund.

[Ion Kenshin]

I have found flight and hotel for about 500 bucks per person.

[wiegeabo]

I have found flight and hotel for about 500 bucks per person.

For how many nights, and how close?

[trustyside-kick]

Bought my 4-day pass a few nights ago. Looks like I may be arriving with my brother's friends if they end up going. They will buy the 4-day pass at least so they don't get screwed later and if they cannot go they can easily get refunds.

[wiegeabo]

Ok, looks like all 4-day passes are sold out.

So who didn't get one?

[wiegeabo]

Damn Hype lag! :cmad:

[Keyser Soze]

RIGHT! Who's all going?

[wiegeabo]

I've got all my toys ready :D

oh wait this is the Con thread...

[Mr. Majestic]

I know me and my brother are talking about going this year. After we miss last year we said we are not missing this one.

[wiegeabo]

Well, ya'll better stop talking and start buying. They've only got tickets for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday now.

[trustyside-kick]

Bought my 4-day pass months ago (though not with premier). Just need to figure out my plane+hotel deal is all. My bro is going and a good amount of friends are.

[wiegeabo]

Bought my 4-day pass months ago (though not with premier). Just need to figure out my plane+hotel deal is all. My bro is going and a good amount of friends are.

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/forms/cci10_hotels.pdf

[trustyside-kick]

Yea but can't you get a plane ticket and hotel room now without doing one of their deals?

[SuperFerret]

It really sucks that they sell the tickets this far in advance. I'd love to go next year, but I have no idea what I'll be doing around that time.

[wiegeabo]

It really sucks that they sell the tickets this far in advance. I'd love to go next year, but I have no idea what I'll be doing around that time.

You could always buy the tickets. And you'll have until the middle June to get a full refund.

[wiegeabo]

Yea but can't you get a plane ticket and hotel room now without doing one of their deals?

I'm certain you could, but I'm wondering if you'd be able to get into any of the hotels on their list. I'm guessing all/most of their rooms are already reserved for the Con.

[SuperFerret]

You could always buy the tickets. And you'll have until the middle June to get a full refund.

Well, I don't have the money for it now.

[wiegeabo]

You're from New York. Don't you learn how to mug people in grade school or something?

[SuperFerret]

Funny.

[wiegeabo]

:awesome:

[Byrd Man]

I tried to raise money for Comic-Con based on a regional stereotype as well. I just got in trouble.

Apparently, slave trading has been outlawed for sometime.

[Mr. Majestic]

Well, ya'll better stop talking and start buying. They've only got tickets for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday now.

i seen that when i went to by my tickets. I just have to wait for my brother to get off work because he got the money.

[wiegeabo]

i seen that when i went to by my tickets. I just have to wait for my brother to get off work because he got the money.

And then you can knock him out and steal his wallet. Excellent plan! :up:

[wiegeabo]

I tried to raise money for Comic-Con based on a regional stereotype as well. I just got in trouble.

Apparently, slave trading has been outlawed for sometime.

That's why they call them 'Escort Services' now.

[Ahura Mazda]

I saw that the hotel 'lottery' is starting up in March. I am going to attempt to get a suite in the Hilton as that is a better rated hotel then the Marriott. Now if I do get the room I want, I will offer up my room at the Marriot which I already paid for at a big discount. It is a deluxe room on the concierge level.

Other then that, I was wondering who would be up for having one group dinner or lunch from Wednesday to Sunday?

[wiegeabo]

I'm even more interested in the Marriot now because I can get a night free. So if the price per day is right...

Which Marriot is it?

[Ahura Mazda]

I'm even more interested in the Marriot now because I can get a night free. So if the price per day is right...

Which Marriot is it?

The one adjacent to the convention center.

[wiegeabo]

Ok, I think I went to two panels in that one. Seemed pretty nice.

[Ahura Mazda]

These are the room details by the way:

Concierge level, Guest room, 1 King or 2 Double, Bay view, South Tower

The room costs for the 4 nights including taxes about $2k. I will accept significantly less if I am successful at getting a room in the Hilton or upgrading to a suite.

[Ahura Mazda]

These are the room details by the way:

Concierge level, Guest room, 1 King or 2 Double, Bay view, South Tower

And the Special Benefits are:
This room features Concierge lounge access Open: Mon-Fri Closed: Weekends
Complimentary food: - Continental breakfast - hors d'oeuvres
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
2 floors overlooking San Diego Bay
Attentive seasoned staff
Key access

The room costs for the 4 nights including taxes about $2k. I will accept significantly less if I am successful at getting a room in the Hilton or upgrading to a suite.

[wiegeabo]

4 nights? I need 6. Although I could grab a cheap room somewhere the first and last night since I won't be under a time crunch.

[Ahura Mazda]

4 nights? I need 6. Although I could grab a cheap room somewhere the first and last night since I won't be under a time crunch.

I arrive on Wendesday and leave on Sunday morning so yes it is just 4 nights.

[wiegeabo]

Ah. I was planning on arriving Tuesday and leaving Monday.

[Ahura Mazda]

I have to fly back to Geneva on Sunday so I thought I would skip the last day.

[Avengers-Report]

People, people, people. I am freaking out. Is there anyway to get four day passes for 2010? Obviously they are sold out. Is my best bet to wait and hope Comic-Con eBay's them again? I'm debating about purchasing Day 1 & Day 4 passes but I really want to go the whole week. What should I do?!?!

[wiegeabo]

Comic-Con eBays tickets? I didn't think they would.

Currently only Thursday and Sunday are available. You won't be able to buy tickets from anyone who already has them because you have to show a valid id as proof of purchase when you get there. Everyone has until some time in June to return tickets for a full refund, but I'm not sure how you'd get your hands on one of those.

[Avengers-Report]

Comic-Con eBays tickets? I didn't think they would.

Currently only Thursday and Sunday are available. You won't be able to buy tickets from anyone who already has them because you have to show a valid id as proof of purchase when you get there. Everyone has until some time in June to return tickets for a full refund, but I'm not sure how you'd get your hands on one of those.

Do you think it is even worth it to go on Thursday and Sunday? I live about fourty-five minutes away so I don't need a hotel or anything. But from my previous knowledge I know there is not a lot going on those days, so idk if it would be worth it.

And I know that last year Comic-Con actually put up tickets on their eBay account near the actual date of Comic-Con 2009. They sold out in minutes a day lol.

[wiegeabo]

That makes sense. Probably selling off all the tickets that were refunded. Good luck getting those.

Since you live so close, it's probably at least worth going Thursday. That way you can get a feel for what it's like. I know I wish I had gone Thursday last time because I missed great panels like Psych, Burn Notice, and Doctor Who.

If you want to get good deals on stuff to buy, then Sunday is good too. I think the panels only run half a day, and the booths try to clear out their inventory by slashing prices.

[wiegeabo]

For those with iPhones, Comic-Con has a free app. It's telling me there are 216 days left. It alsohas maps, news, and program info (still last year's).

[Ahura Mazda]

These are the room details by the way:

Concierge level, Guest room, 1 King or 2 Double, Bay view, South Tower

And the Special Benefits are:
This room features Concierge lounge access Open: Mon-Fri Closed: Weekends
Complimentary food: - Continental breakfast - hors d'oeuvres
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
2 floors overlooking San Diego Bay
Attentive seasoned staff
Key access

The room costs for the 4 nights including taxes about $2k. I will accept significantly less if I am successful at getting a room in the Hilton or upgrading to a suite.

I have now reserved the following room in the Hilton:

Room Type: Coronado/Bay View 1 King Large Corner Room
Arrival: July 21, 2010
Number Of Nights: 4
Persons Per Room: 1
Departure: July 25, 2010

With a request of an upgrade to a suite.

Therefore my room which I quoted in the Marriott is up for grabs. If I do not get any interesting offers (and I mean $100 would not be an interesting offer), I will just pay for both and use either one or the other depending on which is more convenient.

Whoever is interested contact me.

[Keyser Soze]

I'm staying at the Westin Gaslamp at Horton Plaza this year, a 7 block walk from the convention centre. Which should be fun to do while dressed as Green Lantern...

[Ahura Mazda]

I was hoping that we could organise a get together for the SHH attendees. This will be my first time attending such an event and I will be travelling by myself (somehow the fiancée was not interested).

I will probably not be dressed any different then I do usually.

[trustyside-kick]

For those with iPhones, Comic-Con has a free app. It's telling me there are 216 days left. It alsohas maps, news, and program info (still last year's).

Only thing I can see is how many days left. Though there was an update I got today so I'm guessing they took out the 2009 info and have yet to put in the new info? I got the app a few days ago but today was the first time I used it.

[Ahura Mazda]

I got the same result....it seems to just be a timer for now

[wiegeabo]

Yeah, it's only the timer at the moment. News and such for 2010 won't come out for a while still.

[wiegeabo]

I have now reserved the following room in the Hilton:

Room Type: Coronado/Bay View 1 King Large Corner Room
Arrival: July 21, 2010
Number Of Nights: 4
Persons Per Room: 1
Departure: July 25, 2010

With a request of an upgrade to a suite.

Therefore my room which I quoted in the Marriott is up for grabs. If I do not get any interesting offers (and I mean $100 would not be an interesting offer), I will just pay for both and use either one or the other depending on which is more convenient.

Whoever is interested contact me.


Not even $100 a night? ;)

[wiegeabo]

I'm staying at the Westin Gaslamp at Horton Plaza this year, a 7 block walk from the convention centre. Which should be fun to do while dressed as Green Lantern...

That looks pretty nice. And the price seems right too. Hmm...

[Avengers-Report]

I was hoping that we could organise a get together for the SHH attendees. This will be my first time attending such an event and I will be travelling by myself (somehow the fiancée was not interested).

I will probably not be dressed any different then I do usually.

So you will be wearing a Hulk costume I assume?

[Keyser Soze]

That looks pretty nice. And the price seems right too. Hmm...

To give you an idea of location, it's literally across the road from the hotel I was at last year.

[wiegeabo]

Yeah, I checked a map. And the rooms look nice. I wonder what their refund policy, and parking price, is. Because the website says $149 a night, and I think I can swing that.

[Ahura Mazda]

Not even $100 a night? ;)

This is not an answer but what I stated was $100 total would be to ridiculous. $400 is closer to what I would consider but not quite there. Wieg make me your best offer if interested and I am sure we will find an agreement. Don't forget that you are on the Concierge level with access to the lounge.

The reality is it is ridiculous that I cannot cancel the room in the Marriot and that I am paying for both rooms. I would like to recoup some of my losses if possible but only if it makes sense.

[wiegeabo]

yeah, that's bull you can't get a refund.

Do you happen to know how much parking is and if it's still available?

The only issue I have is that I'm arriving a day before, and leaving a day after you are. Not a problem for Sunday, really. I could just stay the night at the place I was at last year. It's less than an hour from the convention, and on my way home anyway. I guess I could do the same Tuesday night if the Marriot lets me check in (or at least park) Wednesday morning.

[wiegeabo]

Interesting. San Diego's contract with Comic-Con ends in 2012, and other cities are bidding on the event. Probably won't amount to anything though, but there are worries that the convention center is maxing out in capacity.

[Keyser Soze]

It would be a shame to see Comic-Con leave San Diego, with all the history it has there.

[Avengers-Report]

It should move to Anaheim, bigger convention center and next to Disneyland!

[wiegeabo]

There's a real fear that if LA gets it, the studios will get power over everything.

Las Vegas is bidding for it as well. They certainly have the size (and having just come back from there, I can attest that they need the business). But I think the Vegas nightlife would conflict with the nature of the Con.

[Avengers-Report]

San Diego is perfect, the small size is what makes it unique. It is hilarious to see everyone walking around.

And ohh yahh, I STILL NEED TICKETS!!

[Avengers-Report]

San Diego is perfect, the small size is what makes it unique. It is hilarious to see everyone walking around.

And ohh yahh, I STILL NEED TICKETS!!

[Ahura Mazda]

There's a real fear that if LA gets it, the studios will get power over everything.

Las Vegas is bidding for it as well. They certainly have the size (and having just come back from there, I can attest that they need the business). But I think the Vegas nightlife would conflict with the nature of the Con.

Well for me, I wouldn't really care either way even though LA would mean I would not have to take a connecting flight.

[wiegeabo]

It would shave a couple of hours off my drive. But it's probably a lot easier to get around San Diego.

[Keyser Soze]

Having been to both San Diego and Los Angeles, I must say I prefer San Diego.

[Ahura Mazda]

So guys I was wondering what is it like at comic con? DO I need to provide outside entertainment during the day or is it the schedule pretty full during the convention?

Also can I get by without a car there?

[Keyser Soze]

Right, so what is the list of Hypers that are going?

Keyser Soze (that's me)
twylight
wiegeabo
trustyside-kick
Green Lantern
Johnny Blaze (?)
MadRhapsody
Ahura Mazda
AirUpThere

Am I missing anyone?

[twylight]

Since you live so close, it's probably at least worth going Thursday. That way you can get a feel for what it's like. I know I wish I had gone Thursday last time because I missed great panels like Psych, Burn Notice, and Doctor Who.




And Tron 2.... we missed Tron 2 on Thursday...:csad:

[Green Lantern]

Right, so what is the list of Hypers that are going?

Keyser Soze (that's me)
twylight
wiegeabo
trustyside-kick
Green Lantern
Johnny Blaze (?)
MadRhapsody
Ahura Mazda
AirUpThere

Am I missing anyone?
Sadly, I was only able to get tickets to Thursday and Sunday, but by damn I WILL be there :D

[Ahura Mazda]

Can I give away my ticket for Sunday? Can anyone else use it as I will be taking the plane in the morning that day.

[Keyser Soze]

Can I give away my ticket for Sunday? Can anyone else use it as I will be taking the plane in the morning that day.

The ticket will have your name on it, and you have to wear it on you as a badge or around your neck at all times. But if you can find someone who can pretend to be you that day, sure.

[Keyser Soze]

I really can't wait for Comic-Con this year. We'll probably get the first trailers for Green Lantern, Thor maybe even Captain America. And we could get to see the TV pilot of The Walking Dead.

[Ion Kenshin]

Right, so what is the list of Hypers that are going?

Keyser Soze (that's me)
twylight
wiegeabo
trustyside-kick
Green Lantern
Johnny Blaze (?)
MadRhapsody
Ahura Mazda
AirUpThere

Am I missing anyone?
Me.

[Avengers-Report]

So anyone know of a way to get a 4-day pass?

[wiegeabo]

There isn't. All the 4-day passes are gone, and they're non-transferable. Even the Director of Marketing and Public Relations of the Con has said once they're sold out, you can't get them.

He did say they may be giving out free passes in radio contests/giveaways for those in the LA/San Diego areas, but there's no way to buy one.

[Keyser Soze]

The only thing I can think of would be to try volunteering at the event every day. If you get selected, you'd be spending a large part of each day working, but you would get some time off, and would be able to attend the event every day.

[Ahura Mazda]

I can't wait for July to attend this thing. It will be a very new experience for me.

[wiegeabo]

Be sure you bring a camera, with lot's of spare batteries. ;) Recharging stations are too few and far between.

Not that it mattered to me last year. I borrowed my sister's camera, and she neglected to give me the recharger. Thankfully I had just enough juice to get those pictures of Leonard Nimoy and Stan Lee.

[Avengers-Report]

The only thing I can think of would be to try volunteering at the event every day. If you get selected, you'd be spending a large part of each day working, but you would get some time off, and would be able to attend the event every day.

How do you find out more about this? Where can I submit and application? TELL ME, TELL ME!

[wiegeabo]

There's a volunteer section on the comic-con website. But volunteering has been closed for this year.

It's a pretty good deal if you can get it. You work the Con for a few hours each day, then you get to attend the rest of the day for free. I think you work out a schedule so you get to see the things you want to see the most. MadRhapsody is doing it this year, she could give you the details.

[Avengers-Report]

Well if it is closed them I'm out of luck?

[wiegeabo]

You can still buy for Thursday and Sunday. Although Thursday looks just about gone.

[Avengers-Report]

Not really interested in going unless I can get all 4 days.

[wiegeabo]

You're no fun :(

[Avengers-Report]

lol, how so? Sunday is terrible not really worth it, I want the 4-day experience.

[Ahura Mazda]

lol, how so? Sunday is terrible not really worth it, I want the 4-day experience.

I understand. I wouldn't either if I could not get the 4 days. However, it would be nice if the maximum of hypesters came.

[wiegeabo]

I understand. I wouldn't either if I could not get the 4 days. However, it would be nice if the maximum of hypesters came.

Well, you live on another continent.

He lives in the area. :p

[Ahura Mazda]

Well, you live on another continent.

He lives in the area. :p

That does put a caveat to what I stated.... :D

[wiegeabo]

Ok, so who's got their hotel confirmations?

[Green Lantern]

I did, not thrilled by it, but hey, at least I'm going to the Con :)

[Ahura Mazda]

I have two of them; both in the headquarter hotels.

And I am offering one of the room to the hypesters here.

[twylight]

My posse (all of two people) and I are booked at the T&C, for now. Sadly even putting in a list of 12 right -at- 9:00 did nothing for our chances. We got one that wasn't even on our list... gooo figure.

Not the happiest with it, but it's cheap and grants us enough money for taxi's on the late nights.

We're getting in Weds afternoon, and leaving Sunday afternoon. Sooo if anyone is up for dinner before/after preview night (not sure on the times for that yet) let me know.

[wiegeabo]

I'm in for dinner anytime. What other chance do we all have to hang out. :)

The T&C is where I was picking up the bus at the mall. An all day pass was only 5 bucks, so that'll save you cab/parking in the morning. And since Keyser's still in the same place (essentially) you'll be able to meet up with him at that same spot.

I'm getting in tuesday night and leaving monday morning.

[twylight]

....do not talk to me. I am still bitter at being out in the middle of the ghetto on my own. :csad::csad::csad:

[wiegeabo]

*must...resist...guilt trip...*

But you're not alone. You have a posse:D

[Ahura Mazda]

My posse (all of two people) and I are booked at the T&C, for now. Sadly even putting in a list of 12 right -at- 9:00 did nothing for our chances. We got one that wasn't even on our list... gooo figure.

Not the happiest with it, but it's cheap and grants us enough money for taxi's on the late nights.

We're getting in Weds afternoon, and leaving Sunday afternoon. Sooo if anyone is up for dinner before/after preview night (not sure on the times for that yet) let me know.

I am up for dinner anytime really as I am there by myself.

I am also arriving wednesday afternoon and leaving Sunday.

[Ion Kenshin]

I am flying in Wed and leaving Sunday. I believe my hotel is the BW Hacienda or something of that nature.

[Ahura Mazda]

Ok, so who's got their hotel confirmations?

I did, not thrilled by it, but hey, at least I'm going to the Con :)

I am still waiting for responses from you guys.

[Keyser Soze]

My posse (all of two people) and I are booked at the T&C, for now. Sadly even putting in a list of 12 right -at- 9:00 did nothing for our chances. We got one that wasn't even on our list... gooo figure.

Not the happiest with it, but it's cheap and grants us enough money for taxi's on the late nights.

We're getting in Weds afternoon, and leaving Sunday afternoon. Sooo if anyone is up for dinner before/after preview night (not sure on the times for that yet) let me know.

My recommendation would be dinner AFTER Preview Night.

Last year, MadRhapsody and I were queueing in the Convention Centre from the early afternoon. A massive wait to get your 4-day pass and eventually get into the main hall for Preview Night. I'm still hoping against hope that The Walking Dead pilot will be ready to screen at Preview Night this year, so I'm wanting to go.

So my recommendation for the folks arriving Wednesday would be to head straight for the Convention Centre. Depending what time in the afternoon you guys are arriving, I could meet you and walk down to the place with you, and we can queue together. Then all go for dinner afterwards. :)

[Ion Kenshin]

Any one staying at the BW Hacienda in Old Town?

[trustyside-kick]

Far as I know, my friend who chose the hotels for my group has yet to get any notification as to what we ended up getting. :/

[Green Lantern]

Far as I know, my friend who chose the hotels for my group has yet to get any notification as to what we ended up getting. :/What days do you guys need, Trusty?

[Ahura Mazda]

My recommendation would be dinner AFTER Preview Night.

Last year, MadRhapsody and I were queueing in the Convention Centre from the early afternoon. A massive wait to get your 4-day pass and eventually get into the main hall for Preview Night. I'm still hoping against hope that The Walking Dead pilot will be ready to screen at Preview Night this year, so I'm wanting to go.

So my recommendation for the folks arriving Wednesday would be to head straight for the Convention Centre. Depending what time in the afternoon you guys are arriving, I could meet you and walk down to the place with you, and we can queue together. Then all go for dinner afterwards. :)

After reading your post I have decided to change my flight to an earlier one.

[trustyside-kick]

What days do you guys need, Trusty?

What do you mean what days? Confused.

2 of my friends are VIP or something because they are artists for the Con or something and the other I think he had to buy each day pass individually or something. I have 4-day pass w/o Preview Night.

We are arriving Wednesday late morning/early afternoon and leaving Sunday evening.

[Ahura Mazda]

Maybe he is asking regarding hotel nights as he may have one available.

[wiegeabo]

Looks like the Comic-Con iPhone app has been updated again. Now it actually takes you to the Con webpages inside the app.

Hopefully they'll include some kind of method to setup schedules. For Wondercon they have a section showing each session per day, which is nice. But it would be nice to carry around a schedule (with alternatives) on my phone instead of a piece of paper.

[Ahura Mazda]

I totally agree with you. My guess is we will get a further update once they put the schedule in place.

[Avengers-Report]

Just to let everyone know, I got tickets a couple nights ago! Randomly they had more, even though they never announced it. They probably had around 50-100 more, but they were gone within the first couple of hours. I guess word spread quick. Anyways, I got my legit 4 day pass/preview night for 100 bucks and will be there!!!

[Ahura Mazda]

Thats Great!

[Avengers-Report]

I know, I am so excited. I have never been before!

[Avengers-Report]

Does anyone know what parking is like down in San Diego? I have the option of staying in a nice hotel about 20 minutes away from the Con for free, but we would have to pay for parking each of the four days.

[Ahura Mazda]

From what I could see, it does not look good and it seems more advisable to take a shuttle in from your hotel.