Dragon*Con - Atlanta, GA (8/31 - 9/3)

[stingray]

From looking at Dragon*Con's website, its many mini-conventions inside a big convention.
You have TrekTrak for Star Trek Fans
You have Star Wars Matters Of The Force for Star Wars Fans
You have BrittTrack for British Sci-Fi shows including Doctor Who and Torchwood
And many others...somthing for everyone.
These folks will be on hand as well -
Vanessa Angel
Sean Astin
Jamie Bamber
Tory Belleci
Tom Braidwood
Kari Byron
Claudia Christian
Alexis Cruz
John de Lancie
Lexa Doig
David Faustino
Bill Fogarty
Jonathan Frakes
Gil Gerard
Ron Glass
Steve Gonsalves
Erin Gray
Bruce Harwood
Richard Hatch
Jason Hawes
Lance Henriksen
Grant Imahara
Christopher Judge
William Katt
Lloyd Kaufman
Stephen & Suzie Lackey
Matthew Lewis
James Marsters
Victor Mignogna
Corin Nemec
Carlos Pedraza
Lori Petty James & Oliver Phelps
Robert Picardo
Katee Sackhoff
Michael Shanks
Mark A. Sheppard
John Wesley Shipp
Kevin Sorbo
Brent Spiner
Frank Stallone
Grant Wilson
From what I have been told, the Con is held in three hotels due to its size. Has anyone been to this one in the past?

 

[LZeitgeist]

From what I have been told, the Con is held in three hotels due to its size. Has anyone been to this one in the past?

Ohhhhh, yeah. it's been a number of years since I've been, but it always seems to be an awesome experience from remembering it and reading about it...

 

[greatgarlando]

I go every year. It is my cant mis event of the year. It is a party con, heavily costumed. copious amounts of adult beverages. described as Mardi Gras for geeks.

 

[TK-326]

I will be there of course.

 

[kelldar]

Wouldn't miss it for the world!

 

[obi1kenny]

Oh yeah, it's a none stop party, well if that's what you do. Or it's a plesent little day con if that is all you are after as well. But stick around for the late night costumes as they are some of the best you will ever see.

 

[MisserCraig]

we'll be there, without a doubt

 

[stingray]

Is anyone having problems finding a room at the discounted rate?

 

[KnightAsylum]

This is one of the few cons I have never been too, but since I recently moved 3 hours from Atlanta I suppose this would be the perfect year to attend!

 

[MisserCraig]

Is anyone having problems finding a room at the discounted rate?

i believe all the con-rate rooms have been sold out by this point... you may have to stay in an overflow hotel or pay full price :thumbsdown

 

[SethB6025]

I'll be there with bells on. Well, not really but I will be wearing some weird stuff. :lol

 

[stormtrooperguy]

this will be year #4 for me. i went in 2003 just to see what a big con was like. that led to costumes, which led to props, which led me here.

it would be cool to get an RPF meetup put together at some point over the con.

 

[Mr Fett]

This will be my #7 year in a row going. It is an awesome time always!!!

 

[stingray]

This will be my first time going. Will there be very long lines for pre-registration?

 

[SVTStingRay]

of course......

btw list of celebs are star wars lite this year........

 

[Zendragon]

We will be there again... would not miss it!

 

[SWFreak]

The wife and I will be there again. This will make #6 for us.

This will be my first time going. Will there be very long lines for pre-registration?

Last year they reorganized the the pre-reg pickup. It went very quick.

 

[greatgarlando]

The Con doesn't start till Friday But the Party Begains Thursday Night...... So try to get there Thusday night if you can.

 

[American Dragon]

The Con doesn't start till Friday But the Party Begains Thursday Night...... So try to get there Thusday night if you can.

Arriving Thursday is usually your best bet to get a good room. My group is gunning for a room on the one of the first 5 floors. Few good points to remember are to keep hydrated, take frequent naps, and at night, get a solid 5 hours of sleep. Friday Morning, things dont really kick off till noon (With the exception of the news cast).I attended DragonCon in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, and now 2007. Had a blast every time!

 

[greatgarlando]

at night, get a solid 8 hours of sleep.

Unheard of you can sleep once the con is over:lol But at least take a shower each day and stick to the stairs because the elevators at the Hyatt suck.