Dragon*Con

Our Dragon Con Newbie group is very excited to be officially working with the con this year and we are putting on three events that will be listed in the con program/app. Everyone is invited to attend any of these events.

For more information about our group please visit us here -
http://www.dragonconnewbies.org


Here are the events we're doing this year -

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Newbie Walking Tour
Thursday 5pm-6pm Marriott A601-A602 (Atrium level) *

Want to know the best way to get from one hotel to another? Need to learn where the food court is? If so, come on this walking tour and find out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/333619500125873/

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Newbies Meet and Greet
Thursday 6pm - 8pm Marriott A601-A602 (Atrium level) *

Meet fellow first time con attendees and many long time attendees in a casual setting. Ask questions and learn about the awesomeness that is DragonCon.

https://www.facebook.com/events/925414694141367/

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Dragon Con 101
Friday 10am - noon Hyatt Regency V (Ballroom level) *

Connect with fellow newbies and get helpful advice/tips from several long time con attendees so you get the most out of your Dragon Con experience.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1505297926370970/

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* As with all things Dragon Con the date, time and location are subject to change.


Hope to see some of you there!

Me again! :)

I forgot to mention something very important regarding signing up for the parade.

If you are part of a group (large or small) that will be registering or has already registered for the parade (examples: the 501st, the 76th, the WoW group, the Prydon Academy, the Lantern Corp., marching with a group organized by a Programming Track, Kenyon's Minions, etc.), you DO NOT need to sign up individually to be in the parade. Your registration is covered as a part of the group. Your group contact/organizer will receive all the information needed about the parade to pass along and will be picking up the wristbands you'll need to wear for the parade.

If you registered yourself already but will be part of a group, PLEASE let me know so I can make adjustments in the db. Since space is limited, we want to avoid duplicates as best we can so that as many people who want to march will get the chance to do so.

Also - the Dragon Con web site pages for the parade have been uploaded. Under "What To Do/Events" you'll find a general announcement about the parade and a link to the registration form on the web site. Under "Participate" (http://dragoncon.org/?q=be_in_the_parade) you'll find more detailed information as the year moves forward and the registration form (http://www.dragoncon.org/?q=parade_registration_form).

Now you can sign up through the Dragon Con web site as well!

Over 1000 people have signed up to march so far! WOW and thank you!

JP:)
Director, Dragon Con Parade
Questions or comments? dc_parade (at) dragoncon.org

Giving everyone a last call warning. While I originally set an August 15 deadline to sign up for the parade, I believe I will be closing registration within the next couple of days. There are precious few spaces left in the parade at this time. As of this post any new sign ups, either via email or our yahoo group database, will be taken 'first come, first registered' until the remaining parade slots are filled. Based on the current numbers, there will be no at-on sign ups for the parade again this year.

You can reach me directly at dc_parade (at) dragoncon.org .

Note that I cannot accept any more vehicles (cars, trucks, floats). We are at max capacity. Bicycles, unicycles, mobility scooters, motorcycles & motor scooters and the like will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you've already registered and mentioned you'll definitely have or are thinking of having a vehicle in the parade, I've counted you in my master db already. If you thought you'd have a vehicle but now know you will not - please let me know!

Also, if you have registered as an individual but are a member of a group signed up to march, please let me know ASAP. Your place in the parade should be secured through the group you are involved with and individual members of groups do not need to take any action. I don't want to double count and subsequently deny someone else the opportunity to march.

Thanks to everyone! Lots of incredible and intriguing costumes and vehicles in the parade this year - looking forward to seeing them all!

JP
Director, Dragon*Con Parade

the Days Inn at 300 Spring St. has had a change in ownership and is now the Hotel Atlanta. All reservations should be honored, but it is advised that anyone with concerns contact the hotel directly at 1-404-523-1144.

If you have not received your postcard, e-mail me.


chip
office@dragoncon.org
chip@dragoncon.org

Disability has heard your request for lots of information about accessibility at the Con in one convenient location. We have begun a Wiki-style website "Disability Services Guide to Dragon*Con." It is not yet 100% complete, My staff and I will continue to add information between now and the Con, and ongoing beyond that. BUT, the basics are there. Come check us out! There is a forum attached to the Wiki, but we are looking for something a little more robust. We'll point you at it when we get that set up. If you have specific information you need but do not see, let us know.



main page:
http://dragonconds.wikia.com/wiki/Disability_Services_Guide_to_DragonCon_Wiki

Self advocacy:
http://dragonconds.wikia.com/wiki/Self_Advocacy-_Your_Key_to_Con-Happiness

The shuttles:
http://dragonconds.wikia.com/wiki/The_Shuttles

Navigating the con: (Maps WILL be added)
http://dragonconds.wikia.com/wiki/The_Secret_Ninja_Way;_Navigating_the_Con

guide to accessible dining:
http://dragonconds.wikia.com/wiki/A_Service_Dog%27s_guide_to_DragonCon_Dining

As you all know, the price went up earlier this week. This means a lot of work for me, but it's all good.

Here is the issue. A lot of people ordered multiple memberships, but gave me absolutely no information. If you are one of these people, e-mail me at the office.

If you wish to change badge information, such as badge name or address, contact me.


Chip
770-909-0115
office(at)dragoncon.org

This year,Dragon*Con has partnered with Delta Air Lines to offer attendees a 2% - 10% discount on airfares to the convention. Reservations must be booked for travel between August 28, 2012 and September 6, 2012. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, please visit Delta Airlines and enter meeting/event code NM8S7 for domestic travel into Atlanta or NM8SR for international travel. Reservations can also be made over the phone at (800)328-1111 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CDT, but a direct ticketing fee will apply.

Due to popular demand, we have reprinted our most popular 2011 & 2010 Dragon*Con t-shirts and they are now available for purchase in the store.

The bulk of the postcards are in the mail. A few reminders and notes for all of you:

1. If one postcard arrives but you ordered multiple, please give the post office a chance. If the second does not arrive in a few days contact me at the office.

2. If you ordered multiple memberships but only gave me one name, I need those names please. I will not send out until I get all the names.

3. If you do not get a postcard by January, then contact me.


Chip
chip(at)dragoncon.org
770-909-0115