This was my third year, and the crowd seemed about the same as last year, and MUCH BETTER than two years ago (with the exceptions that some have already pointed out: the pre-registration line, which is a pain every year; and the unwieldy Patrick Stewart line, which couldn't really be helped). That said, this was my second year staying at the Marriott and it seemed more crowded than last year. Though there was only once where I had to wait an excessive amount of time for an elevator and I remember the elevator waits being worse last year, so maybe there really wasn't much of a difference.
I don't think D*C is getting too big. I really enjoyed this past weekend, more so than I did last year (it helped that I wasn't sick and stressing about a job interview the Tuesday after con like I was last year). When you've got that many people in one space there are going to be bugs and logistical issues, but I think the staff this year handled things pretty well. My brother and I did spend one dinner betting on which nearby hotel would be the next to be taken over, though.
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Date: 2009-09-12 12:20 am (UTC)I don't think D*C is getting too big. I really enjoyed this past weekend, more so than I did last year (it helped that I wasn't sick and stressing about a job interview the Tuesday after con like I was last year). When you've got that many people in one space there are going to be bugs and logistical issues, but I think the staff this year handled things pretty well. My brother and I did spend one dinner betting on which nearby hotel would be the next to be taken over, though.