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[stigmund.livejournal.com]

Out of sheer curiosity, does anybody know what has been the maximum number of guests to ever visit Dragon*Con in a single year? This year is starting to look epic.

On a related note, earlier in the year--if anybody remembers--I brought up a discussion on whether the Con this year might be considerably smaller due to the economic conditions. Wow... Sold out dealer's room; more hotel space; seemingly high attendance rates. Clearly, I am no economist.

Comments

[dizzydame.livejournal.com]

Dragon*Con is the only con I'm doing this year (and my only vacation), plus I'm carpooling with two other people and we're splitting the room with others. I also foresee more food court meals, and less buying in the dealer's room (well, none, for me, since money is really tight) and 'extras' like autographs and photo ops.

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

Not to back track over the countless postings where this is concerned, space in a car being limited. Have you considered a cooler and food not purchased at the convention? You can get a disposable cooler or even a cheap one at a local store in Atlanta. You ultimately save a lot of money when you consider the cost of a meal and what you have to go through to get that food, especially in the food court.

[dizzydame.livejournal.com]

Actually, we had talked about that, but in respect to drinks - bottled water, things like that. Adding food is a pretty good idea, especially since the car we're taking is fairly roomy - assuming my friends don't pack five bags each, lol. Thanks for pointing that out! I'm trying to figure out every way possible to save a few pennies.

[wereleopard.livejournal.com]

We always take food - stuff to make sandwiches, lots of gatorade, trail mix, energy bars, stuff like that. It makes a LOT of sense. Especially since the food also closes long before we go to bed.