Star Wars Celebration 6 Orlando, FL, August 2012

[TheDLA]

[Joe Anthrax]

All I ask is that you wait until after the 28th of April, because I am current indisposed. Meaning I can't be reached, as I'm on vacation with my wife. But hopefully I will be able to at least check the forum for updates.

Joe -- I thought being associated with DiMazicorp Podcasts would get me free Wi-Fi where I am -- Anthrax

[Hair-Metal Hero]

Dufaux doesn't believe in the word free.

[janson]

Buzzkiller, this thread makes me sad because I'm working every weekend through the summer, wanted to go so bad. Maybe next year.

[Hair-Metal Hero]

I have no job, but I'll thumb to this damn thing if I have to....

[Arthur Ratnik]

[Joe Anthrax]

Okay, this thing is just three months away at the time of me posting this, and here's my plans. I will be flying in to Orlando, probably on the 22nd and leaving on the 28th. I've talked briefly with Scott about getting a room booked at the Pop Century Resort at Disney World, provided the price is right. If anyone is coming and would be willing to share a room (two twin beds, because I don't spoon ), I'd be willing to pick this up. Also, I've looked at possibly renting a small car to aid in driving people around. I've checked and Orlando has a metro bus system that goes to and from Disney and the Convention Center, and you can get a weekly bus pass for eight bucks. However, Scott has warned that frequency of transportation might be spotty at best, so I'm thinking an extra vehicle would help out (Scott mentioned he could pick up people in his car as well). Ticket prices for Celebration are $55 for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday and $60 for Saturday (each day). A 4-Day ticket is $135, but I don't know if we will be going all four days. Scott has also mentioned that he'd like to have people get together and do Disney (especially Hollywood Studios for Star Tours), and with passes and others chipping in to cover those who couldn't get passes, that would be doable as well. We really need to get a head count as well as a Skype chat going to shore all of this up. Chris and Scott mentioned a possibility of this weekend to Skype it up, and I'd be down for that. This is something that I really want to happen, and I'm willing to pony up what little extras I can on my credit card to help out those who need a place to stay, means of transportation, whatever. Regardless, I will be there, but I'd like to know who else will be, and what tentative plans we are going to make.

Joe -- And just because I'm flying in and offering a free room and car doesn't mean that I've got funds like the 1%...although the amount the government takes from my wages would make you believe that -- Anthrax

[Arthur Ratnik]

Let's shoot for this Sunday for a Skype meeting.

[TheDLA]

[Joe Anthrax]

[NewFun#6]

Unfortunately, I have to work this Sunday. I'm sorry, guys. I didn't know this at the time we were pre-planning the Skype session

[Joe Anthrax]

[NewFun#6]

Well, I will be up crazy late Saturday night. We have a recording scheduled in the evening. I'm not sure what time we'll start or finish just yet, but if we can get that nailed down and you guys are up for a LATE night chat then I could be persuaded I suppose

[Joe Anthrax]

Like I have anything to do on a late Saturday night...I'm married, have two kids, and I'm a geek. Where else would I be but at home on the computer

Joe -- Chances are I'll have to be at home anyway, because my wife will be out at the bar with friends Saturday night -- Anthrax

[Hair-Metal Hero]

I'm recording saturday anyway, ill be around.

[Arthur Ratnik]

[TheDLA]

Here is my condo to the convention center (Google Maps).

[NewFun#6]

The Star Wars Celebration TTF "Event" may've hit a serious snag as I finally heard back from them today and they're only approving one of us for a media pass, not both. I mean, I would think that the clue is in the name TWO True Freaks, but apparently not. Anyway, any and all donations to the show, no matter how large or small, would be especially appreciated at this time cuz our well-laid plans are seriously endangered now

[Joe Anthrax]

I haven't purchased tickets to Celebration yet, because I wasn't certain what days we were going. If it's just Friday and Saturday, the combined price is $120, while a four day pass is $135. If it comes down to it, shoot me a PM on the forum, and I will get you the money for the tickets.

Joe -- Besides, the money you've saved me on hotel lodging alone should at least cover that -- Anthrax

[NewFun#6]

Also, I need to point out that this isn't just about my being turned down for the Press Pass, either. Chris is totally out of pocket on his expenses coming down for this thing. Just cuz he was approved for his pass doesn't make it all free for him by any stretch, so any and all help to get our asses there and into the show is VERY greatly appreciated.