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Community => Star Wars Celebrations => Celebration V: Orlando => Topic started by: Jeff on March 26, 2008, 11:41 AM
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Looks like rumors are aleady popping up... from the folks at StarWarsActionNews (http://www.swactionnews.com/) and Rebelscum (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Celebration_5_Rumors_113436.asp):
SWAN reports: Celebration V is very likely in 09, with Chicago the frontrunner as the venue.
Sansweet: We are hoping to do a Celebration in the U.S. next year, and we’ll be looking at Midwest locations like Chicago as well as some further east.
Speaking as a person who lives within driving distance of Chicago, that would work just fine for me. :D
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How's about Denver again? That'd be nice. :P
We have a nice new convention center downtown, and the weather is normally much better than it was last time.
Seriously though, I'd be ok with Chicago or Indy. San Diego would be awesome if they went west coast again. I'm going to try to go again no mater where it is. Denver obviously being my first choice. ;)
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Interesting stuff...
I've driven to Chicago myself in the past and airfare ain't too shabby there for me either... Might be a fun trip for me as well. ;) Could it be the whole gang could make it?
Scum's saying they're looking further east as well, which wouldn't exactly bug me! :P
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How's about Denver again? That'd be nice. :P
We have a nice new convention center downtown, and the weather is normally much better than it was last time.
Seriously though, I'd be ok with Chicago or Indy. San Diego would be awesome if they went west coast again. I'm going to try to go again no mater where it is. Denver obviously being my first choice. ;)
I agree...Denver would be awesome. Colorado Springs would be better! :D
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"looking further east..."
*cough*Pittsburgh*cough*
;D
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"looking further east..."
*cough*Pittsburgh*cough*
;D
Oh yeah, like that's an improvement from downtown LA. bah dum tsshhh. :P
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Personally I would pick San Diego or Orlando. It's easier for alot of families to go when there are other family attractions that are near.
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(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1262/1478694480_6c6ec6f152.jpg?v=0)
Above... Los Angeles.
(http://djotto.com/pittsburgh.jpg)
Pittsburgh...
Clearly you don't travel Canucklehead. >:(
Actually I guess Bill Cable has mailed Sansweet already about Pittsburgh...
This is our NEW convention center...
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/583983818_028d19f953.jpg?v=0)
Pretty nifty building. You actually drive under it sort of on the street that runs between the Allegheny and the center. It's very unique.
I think you just can't handle being so close to me that you'd never want to leave... bitch. If you're LUCKY, I'd be willing to tell you where Primanti's is at. Otherwise you're on your own to figure out how to eat fries and slaw on your sandwiches, my northern friend.
As far as where the con is...
I'm more into it being where it's located for the most fans to have a chance to get to it... That places it somewhere in the middle for the most part for me. Chicago would be fine by me as I hear their centers are pretty big and it'd be a good place to have a show with lots to do after the show's over in the evenings... Unless they run them 24 hours again like before.
Pittsburgh's not too far east that a lot of people in the western states couldn't get here... I think the things prohibiting Pitt from getting it are the number of hotels close to the con center, and public transportation. Downtown's got stuff to do though at least and getting around our city's not difficult by any means. Traffic's nothing compared to other cities...
Orlando and SD are ok but SD already gets SDCC so I'm not too geeked on them getting a SW specific show too. Personally I'd rather go to SD to see SDCC sometime I can... Orlando's nice for all the parks they have, but are people really going to a convention for a week or whatever to go to the theme parks too? I think that'd take away from the convention which is probably the LAST thing LFL would want happening... I think that's partly why Vegas doesn't get the con actually... Too many distractions from the show.
Chicago's within driving distance for me... i'm hopefully going if it's there. Pittsburgh is more a pipe dream for me I think, but our center is new, it's about the size of the LA one I think (I think someone told me that), and it's in a city I think people would find friendlier. There's other things I think would impact us getting it though, personally.
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Pittsburgh would be cool- Most of my relatives live up there, and I'd be nice for the east coast to get some good cons.
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I'd be down with Pittsburgh actually. I could check out Heinz Field and Monroeville Mall. ;D I forgot name of the Farmer's Market but there's a fish place there that has killer fish sandwiches.
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Wholey Fish... It's in between downtown and the Strip District...
I'm not counting on Pitt personally, regardless of how cool it would be for me personally to have so many people coming to my home town for a Star Wars convention... My head would inevitably explode trying to hang out with with everyone here I think...
Chicago's a great town and where I think it'll be... I had a blast there when I've been out that way, so it should be fun if it's there.
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Chicago and Denver would both be fine with me, direct flights to both cities out of here.
The Con is secondary to me relative to the people that are going, that's what makes my decision.
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Well, purely selfishly I hope it's in Chicago since that's within easy driving distance of MN, not to mention O'Hare is connected with Minneapolis-St. Paul by many, many direct flights.
But either way I really hope to make it happen. I missed 4, and as of 3 I hadn't been on here long enough to really know anybody to hang out with.
I just hope the timing works out; if they stick to the pattern it will be during my finals week or right around graduation weekend ... and it would really blow chunks to miss this con for some stoopid commencement ceremony. ;)
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Wholey Fish... It's in between downtown and the Strip District...
That's the place! ;D
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How about New York, seems to make the most sense to me.
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The only thing I think hurts NY (NYC anyway) is cost/congestion... It's better than LA though, or so I hear, for conventions.
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Saskatchewan is where it should be. Very flat & layed out, you can see your home (for miles & miles), population 2 dogs & a chicken & home of the genuine Saskatchewan seal skin bindings. :-X Also north & central & a hop, skip & jump for Brent & I. :P
(http://www.hometowncanada.com/sk/images/Saskatchewan_Location.png)
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Never happen Dale now that we need passports to get there. ;)
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Sansweet discusses the rumors (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Celebration_5_Rumors_113436.asp)
We would very much like to continue Celebrations every year somewhere in the world, but we won’t be making any decisions until sometime after Celebration Japan.
Rick would love to see a Celebration happen in Australia so we’ll look to see if that is possible.
We certainly hope to do another Celebration in Europe, and maybe someday we could do Germany. I personally would love to see a Celebration in Berlin.
We are hoping to do a Celebration in the U.S. next year, and we’ll be looking at Midwest locations like Chicago as well as some further east.
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Thanks for the info Nathan.... :P
Looks like rumors are aleady popping up... from the folks at StarWarsActionNews (http://www.swactionnews.com/) and Rebelscum (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Celebration_5_Rumors_113436.asp):
SWAN reports: Celebration V is very likely in 09, with Chicago the frontrunner as the venue.
Sansweet: We are hoping to do a Celebration in the U.S. next year, and we’ll be looking at Midwest locations like Chicago as well as some further east.
Just how many beers have you had so far today? :D
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(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/ValinKenobi/Forums/doh1.jpg)
Just how many beers have you had so far today? :D
Well, by now it's four, but at that point I was dead sober so I have no excuse. :P
Looks like I need to leave the "updates" to the professionals. (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/ValinKenobi/Forums/facepalm.gif)
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Never happen Dale now that we need passports to get there. ;)
But Saskatchewan is also home of Corner Gas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corner_Gas) & not the gas Jesse left behind so to speak. :P
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I say San Diego...only two hours away...they should have a east coast, west coast ...the people in the middle part of the country can have their choice where they want to go...
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That's not as fair as it initially sounds since San Diego already gets ComicCon. There really isn't **** out here in the Great Flatlands, except for local cons.
You can just as easily turn it around and say that the middle is equidistant between the people on the coasts. :P
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As time goes on there will likely be fewer conventions to "go around" as it were, so I think sticking to the central U.S. is a better option. It leaves it open for themost people to attend ultimately from both coasts. If this was the midst of the prequals I think alternating coasts works but eventually these will run out of steam I think.
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dam it...I say So Cal for every single Celb from this point on...we know how to get things done! ;D
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I'd vote for Chicago, specifically Rosemont as I'm only about 40 minutes from there!!
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I just saw this tid bit in a thread RS (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB16&Number=3278552&Forum=,All_Forums,&Words=&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Main=3084430&Search=true&where=&Name=1102&daterange=&newerval=&newertype=&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev=#Post3278552).
Star Wars L.A. Event Being Planned? (http://theforce.net/latestnews/story/Star_Wars_LA_Event_Being_Planned_115586.asp)
Star Wars Tribute Convention Show (http://www.festivals.com/search/display_event.aspx?eid=pE5hV3WU7B4%3d&srid=15&page=2&bymap=1&RID=US&PROV=TN)
Star Wars Tribute Convention Show
Los Angeles, California, USA
November 13 - November 15, 2009
Description:
George Lucas – Tributation show. 3-day Convention weekend Event. We are currently seeking ONLY Sponsors and Investors for this Convention Event, indoors (with a Profit return for Investors). (NO Vendors, NO Stages, NO Tickets, NO Merchandisings or such are needed.) Our Media Advertisings shall be USA-Wide, and we shall provide Sponsors full Media Advertisings with their names and logos in all ads. We shall also provide to Sponsors - Booth Space accommodations, Coupon Distribution, Product Sampling, etc., to fit their required needs. Our weekend Convention Event show includes appearances from the cast of actors for all 6 Hit films. The attending fans will have the opportunity to meet these stars In-Person for Autographs, have photos taken with their favorite actor, participate in daily activities, Auctions and Contests, sit in on Daily Fan Question and Answer sessions with the stars of the films, and a Dance Party in the evening. We also have Very Special surprises for the attending fans, unlike anything ever seen before at any other convention. This will be an opportunity Surely NOT to be missed by any "Star Wars" or "Indiana Jones" fan!
Performers:
We are inviting cast actors from the most successful and Hugely Hit films for "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones". Negotiations with cast actors are ongoing. A Full list of our cast stars to attend this show shall soon be released. (The movie cast star credits include - Mark Hammil, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Meyhew, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christian, Ian McCallum, Christopher Lee, Frank Oz, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits, Jeremy Bulloch, Ray Park, plus others) See our "Indiana Jones" show listing for more star info.
Location:
Movie Cast Convention Appearance
Directions:
To Date, this event show is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, CA. More Exact venue location details shall be determined soon.
Times:
The event show time hours shall be from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm for Friday and Saturday. Hours for Sunday are from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. There will also be Daily activities during all 3 days. Also, the Date for this event May change due to the Actors available schedules.
Admission & Parking:
Event weekend ticket = $100. Weekend VIP ticket = $500. More info TBA. Parking is TBA.
November 13 - November 15! WTF?... over!
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San Diego is perfect, perfect weather,perfect people.LA people suck prefect entertainment
Zoo, Sea World,beaches, night life and perfect convention center. 5 minutes away from my house...
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Does it really matter where the convention is placed when gas will be $7 a gallon then and airfairs only the very rich could afford?
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I was at the Sansweet presentation at this past week's Wizard World Chicago and Steve mentioned that they would not begin serious discussions regarding the location for Celebration V until this fall after the Clone Wars movie hits and Celebration Japan finishes. They're also looking for a new licensor to handle the event, no doubt after the sour taste in their mouths left from Gencon.
Everyone of course suggested that they have CV at the same location as WW Chicago - the Rosemont Convention Center as suggested by BrentS. The venue is certainly large enough to handle hosting CV and there are many hotels nearby - several are "connected" to the con center - and of course O'Hare Airport is just a couple miles away. Also there's a mass transit train station in walking distance which would help people out who want to visit Downtown Chicago or other tourist locations. Being in the midwest I would think works out perfectly for the majority, unlike LA last year. So yeah my vote's for Rosemont, because it fits just nicely for their needs, plus it's like 10 miles from my house. :D
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I'd be fine with Chicago, though I could understand how folks from the south would be opposed in the same way folks are opposed to the East or West coasts as being to isolated. I didn't have that bad a time in Indy at all, so if it went back there, that'd be fine too. Denver isn't an awful proposition to me either, but I'd be on board with Chicago as well. Minneapolis would be ideal. :P
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New rumor...
May the force be with Baltimore: City vying to host 'Star Wars' expo (http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2008/07/07/story5.html)
"Baltimore is competing with Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis and Orlando, for the fan gathering to be known as Celebration V, said Steve Sansweet, director of content management and head of fan relations for Lucasfilm"
I guess I'm supposed to cheer for the homer/hometown choice of Minneapolis, but I'd be fine with Chicago too (it'd be a nice excuse to get to another Cubs game ;)).
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to be held either spring 2009 or spring 2010.
Hope they don't give a 5 month notice like Celebration Japan! ::)
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Baltimore getting closer to NY makes me happy. ;D
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Yeah, I can't gripe with Baltimore, living in Pittsburgh and all. Not much different than driving to Indiana really, but it's a drive I've done a lot in the past and is pretty quick for me.
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Yeah Jeff, I suppose I should be rooting for Minneapolis, but I'd rather have to travel. It won't be nearly as entertaining an experience if I sleep at home with the 'rents and drive half an hour to get to it. :P
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Yeah Jeff, I suppose I should be rooting for Minneapolis, but I'd rather have to travel. It won't be nearly as entertaining an experience if I sleep at home with the 'rents and drive half an hour to get to it. :P
You can fly up here and make the 7 hour drive down with me if it makes you happier.
New rumor...
May the force be with Baltimore: City vying to host 'Star Wars' expo (http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2008/07/07/story5.html)
"Baltimore is competing with Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis and Orlando, for the fan gathering to be known as Celebration V, said Steve Sansweet, director of content management and head of fan relations for Lucasfilm"
I'm ok with all of those except for Orlando really. I can see the point of putting it there, more folks could make it a family thing and then leave the non-SW fans with stuff to do. Still, a lot more expensive for me to get to. I'd be fine with any of the first four listed.
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Yeah I'm not an Orlando fan myself... I'm more a Chicago fan/Baltimore fan really. Those two seem ideal... Despite the drive, I'd say Chicago's still the best option.
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If it's in 2010 then I would not mind it being somewhere outside of L.A. However if it's in 2009 I would like it to be in L.A since I won't have vacation time to fly out east somewhere. If it's Batlmore I would love to take time away from the Con to visit other sites around the town and state.
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Yeah Jeff, I suppose I should be rooting for Minneapolis, but I'd rather have to travel. It won't be nearly as entertaining an experience if I sleep at home with the 'rents and drive half an hour to get to it. :P
You can fly up here and make the 7 hour drive down with me if it makes you happier.
Sold. ;D
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Ok then, but we can't start drinking in the car until we're out of Canada. :-X
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Let's go MPLS. Chicago would be great too. I have had enough of Indy.
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The Indianapolis Convention Center is contracted through Gen Con to run their activities, so I can see that being out unless they find some other venue. I live in Indiana, but NW Indiana, only 30-45 minutes from downtown Chicago. I'd love for it to hit Chi-Town so I don't have to get a hotel (anyone's welcome to pitch a tent in my backyard!), and I think that McCormack Place is a much better location for it than rosemont. I've been to Wizard World Chicago for the past 5 years, and even though they do have a couple other rooms available for activities, I just don't think it's big enough. With McCormack Place, you have their parking, plus overflow on the lot across the street and Soldier Field. It's a couple miles from Michigan Avenue, Grant Park, Navy Pier, beaches, The Shedd Aquarium, and much more. I wouldn't be opposed to Minneapolis, Indy, or maybe even Baltimore. I've never gotten the chance to attend any of the Celebrations (even with 2 being a mere 2 hours away!), so I'm really pining for a Chicago location!
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Let's go MPLS. Chicago would be great too. I have had enough of Indy.
Touche
Minneapolis would be sweet because then I don't have to spend a lot on travel expenses. They have the following locations that could work for hosting
Minneapolis Convention Center
Target Center (Timberwolves home)
Metrodome (Twins will be in new park in 2010)
Excel Energy Center (Wild Home)
St. Paul River Center
Of all of them "The X" is the best choice. Considering it is hosting the Republican National Convention in 6 weeks this is a great way for the Twin Cities to kick some ass over the rest.
Chicago or Indianapolis wouldn't be a problem for me either. The only problem I have is with Chicago Traffic; otherwise Orlando is a definite NO, and the only reason I would go to Baltimore is to double up on some baseball out there.
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As cities go, Baltimore is a cesspool, but outside it are many historical places... It's not high on my list of travel destinations, but I've been there a lot so that's probably why... Still, it's not a cool city by any means either. The only reason to go would be the con...
Still, that's why you go... That's why I'm not a fan of Orlando and I doubt LFL is either. They don't want you looking for other crap to do, they want you spending time (and moolah) at the con... Flights are cheap enough, but I've been to Orlando too and really I hate Florida in general for any reason other than to see the beach... And even then there's a plethora of places on the East Coast I'd rather go to do that. Florida is truly the U.S.'s limp penis and taint (Sorry Rob).
I'm still all about Chicago... I'm all about the Northern area though, as downtown's just too congested and people there have said hotels are more expensive and fewer in number. The North is easily accessible to downtown, so it balances it all out. I've been to Chicago and enjoyed it and think it'd be probably the best area. Never been to Minnesota that I recall so I'd not mind checking that out, though the drive may be out of my range. Chicago's kinda the fringe for me so Minne may just not cut it. :(
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I live in Chicagoland now. So that would be sweet. My parents and brothers live in Indianapolis so that makes for easy transportation. I could live with Minneapollis as its driving distance. I'd probably pass on Orlando and Baltimore.
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Posted over at RS in the C5 Will It Happen?? (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB16&Number=3392909&Forum=,All_Forums,&Words=&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Main=3084430&Search=true&where=&Name=1588&daterange=&newerval=&newertype=&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev=#Post3392909) thread:
I read this in our OSWCC Forum from a memeber who attended Dragon Con last week -
"I was at Dragon*Con over the weekend and Steve Sansweet was there. To clear up some rumors:
- No C5 until 2010
-There are NO "finalist" cities at this point.
-It looks like C5 will be somewhere from the midwest to the east coast
-They are looking at Chicago, Indy, Baltimore as well as others. Again, there are no finalist cities
-No dates have been set
-No company has been picked to run the con"
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I know i say this over and over again but i still don't understand why they seem to not even consider NYC.
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I'm guessing it's the congestion... I could be wrong. NYC's also not got a really great suburban con center that I'm aware of, like Chicago has north of it near the airport. I dunno... NYC would be ok by me, train trips there are cheap actually, but those would be my guesses.
I wish it'd go to Pittsburgh but our hotel space could be an issue... The con center's pretty big though actually, and the city's gorgeous with lots to do. Public Transit though, could be an issue. By 2010 though, the T-extension would be done, and would get most people to their hotels easily so that's really no excuse at that point.
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Minneapolis is the ideal location for an event of this size. Really. ;)
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Besides Chicago, yes. :) But I'd probably try to make Minneapolis too so either way fine, but I'm more a Chicago fan.
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Rosemont, just outside of Chicago and near O'Hare, is where Wizard World Chicago has been based for some time. It's an okay con location. I definitely think the Chicago area has more to offer people than Indy. I also hear there's a bigger convention center that's closer to downtown. But that has the potential to drive up the hotel expenses.
I was also thinking that Orlando might be good. Florida's a plane trip for me, but I think there's so much else there that it would make it somewhat worthwhile as an actual vacation. There's multiple theme parks. Lucasfilm has a relationship with Disney/MGM. And there are TONS of hotels to choose from.
I went to Baltimore for the Baltimore Comic Con last year. The inner harbor is okay, but Baltimore as a whole isn't. I hope it's been scratched from the list.
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I also hear there's a bigger convention center that's closer to downtown. But that has the potential to drive up the hotel expenses.
Yeah it's right in the middle, but I think the same problems would exist with the hotel prices and I've heard the hotels aren't quite as numerous (at least in terms of proximity to the center) for the downtown place as they are near O'Hare... I forget what JACKOFTRADZE or CorranHorn have mentioned on that issue but I know CH is rooting for the North place since he's out that way or something, and he's had glowing stuff to say about it.
I'm not a big Florida fan myself... Besides flying making it a trip I'd be less inclined to make, I would think Lucasfilm would probably not want people looking for other distractions at the parks and stuff. At least I got that impression.
Agreed on Baltimore too... It's a close drive for both of us but Baltimore is a real cesspool of a city unfortunately. I've had family down there for ages, and anything beyond the bay just bites the big one.
Pittsburgh's problem is kind of like the downtown Chicago one in that hotel proximity is an issue, but at least they've got lots of transportation options like hailing cabs, the elevated train/subway thing.
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Being from the Chicago area as well, I can chime in that the Rosemont area is very easy to get to and it's right next to O'Hare airport. However, there is nothing to do outside of the convention center or the hotels people would be staying at. If they were to do it in downtown Chicago at McCormick Place, then you have to contend with all the traffic/construction/congestion of the city, but there is an unlimited number of things that people could do at night being right downtown.
I'm hoping that they pick somewhere in the Midwest (Chicago, Minneapolis, Indy) just because I'd be able to make it this time. If it's outside the Midwest, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to attend...
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Everyone of course suggested that they have CV at the same location as WW Chicago - the Rosemont Convention Center as suggested by BrentS. The venue is certainly large enough to handle hosting CV and there are many hotels nearby - several are "connected" to the con center - and of course O'Hare Airport is just a couple miles away. Also there's a mass transit train station in walking distance which would help people out who want to visit Downtown Chicago or other tourist locations. Being in the midwest I would think works out perfectly for the majority, unlike LA last year. So yeah my vote's for Rosemont, because it fits just nicely for their needs, plus it's like 10 miles from my house. :D
From my post on July 1 - the Rosemont Convention Center is the ideal choice in Chicagoland to have CV as stated above. While Rosemont isn't hopping with late night activity, was downtown Indy any different? Access to downtown Chicago is easy by the train station 2 blocks from the con center and all the hotels will be immensely cheaper than the ones near McCormick Place. So let's hear for Chicago and the Rosemont Convention Center for CV! ;D
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There was some recent news that an announcement about a potential Star Wars Celebration should be forthcoming later this year. My money's on an announcement at Comic Con.
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Sansweet is going to Chicago Comic-Con (http://starwars.com/fans/events/news20090731.html)
Think the reason they didn't announce the date/place during SDCC was because they wanted to wait 2 weeks and announce the date/place in the actual place C5 will be? Makes you wonder, don't it! ;) :P
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Sansweet is going to Chicago Comic-Con (http://starwars.com/fans/events/news20090731.html)
Think the reason they didn't announce the date/place during SDCC was because they wanted to wait 2 weeks and announce the date/place in the actual place C5 will be? Makes you wonder, don't it! ;) :P
He was at Wizard World Chicago last year too running the SW event here and he heard a TON of requests from everyone in attendance to have CV here in Chicago in the same building. I hope you're theory is correct Jeff, that would be AWESOME! ;D
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Sansweet has done Wizard World Chicago a number of times. I don't think his visit is indicative of anything other than maintaining a Star Wars presence at the con.
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Chicago is a direct flight for me, but would still prefer Minneapolis for personal reasons.
But I'm only going if Colman is going.
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Denver....it' been there before and it should be again!
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Denver....it' been there before and it should be again!
You won't hear me complaining... :P
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Sansweet is going to Chicago Comic-Con (http://starwars.com/fans/events/news20090731.html)
Think the reason they didn't announce the date/place during SDCC was because they wanted to wait 2 weeks and announce the date/place in the actual place C5 will be? Makes you wonder, don't it! ;) :P
Nope, still nada. Reading over at RS still no location or date yet. ::)
Tho it does appear they showed a logo with Boba Fett behind a large red "V".
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I've been checking the event calenders in the cities that are reportedly in contention. No sign of anything being firmed up yet.
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This Nugget (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Possible_Celebration_V_News_126593.asp) about Orlando was posted over at Rebelscum... Though it just says they're bidding for it, nothing else really.
But it gives possible dates...
Some thoughts:
-August in Orlando? Not exactly where I want to be, and that would probably be a big determining factor in whether or not I would even go. If I want hot, humid weather in the middle of August... I'll stay in Pittsburgh I think.
-Orlando? I know some think it's an ideal location, but I disagree. I'm not a fan of the "busy" atmosphere of Orlando... It's a major vacation destination for all the other crap there, and conventions just strike me as having to fight your way through everything else in Orlando to go to a show... I don't know. Nothing I'm really interested in doing.
Will people really enjoy going to Disney World (or any of the other junk down there) AND the show? I don't think many will, but maybe I'm wrong. I really would rather just go see a city that isn't necessarilly a tourist trap unto itself, and go for the convention and just enjoy the city while I'm there.
-I think I'm pretty well established that if it's not an easy enough drive, I won't go. Flying's a hastle these days, and I'd rather cruise out to Chicago (which isn't a short drive, but it's easier than Florida) than try to trek down South like that.
More power to those that want to go... If it were in Orlando though, I wouldn't view it much different than LA really, just a lot closer. I believe I'd pass on that, barring some astoundingly awesome news I couldn't resist seeing/attending.
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I vote for Charlotte - you just can't beat good ole Southern Hospitality.
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Orlando has a lot going for it. It's got LOADS of hotels. The convention center is tremendous. There's plenty of airlines that fly directly there. There's theme parks for people who want to make their celebration trip an actual vacation. It's very family friendly. And believe it or not, Florida knows a little bit about air conditioning during the summer.
I think Orlando stands a very good chance of getting the show.
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And believe it or not, Florida knows a little bit about air conditioning during the summer.
Which is great, till the non-vampires decide they don't want to be inside 24/7 and want to wander. The heat just isn't my bag... A big reason I always hated traveling to the South I guess.
I've visited Florida a lot for fun and work, but when it was for fun I stuck to the fall time, and a couple winter trips... It avoided some of the crowding down there, at least back then anyway, and the weather was a little better... Like I said, if i wanted hot and sticky weather, I'd stick to Pittsburgh in August, as that's bad enough.
I'm sure Orlando's probably the top East Coast venue right now in the running... Baltimore keeps getting mentioned by people too.
I'm sticking with hoping it goes to Chicago though. Not a tremendous drive, and I'm a big fan of the idea of things being more accessible to the majority than not.
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And Chicago doesn't get hot in August?
Chicago may be centrally located from a geographic standpoint, but I think that Celebration IV was a perfect demonstration of how a truly big city can kill the community vibe of a Star Wars celebration. While both Indianapolis's convention center and the Gen Con people were not up to the task, Indy had something going for it in terms of a centralized feel and sense of community. The area immediately around the convention center was very much part of the celebration spirit, with the restaurants around it filled with people from celebration. That spirit wasn't to be found in Los Angeles, as people were spread across a much wider area, needing shuttle bus service to get to and from the convention center to hotels. And downtown LA was just terrible. Now is the area in Chicago near the McCormick center any better? That's a better question for people who have attended trade shows in Chicago or are familiar with the immediate surroundings.
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I'd agree with the sentiments on LA, that sounds fair, but Chicago's a completely different set-up too, having traveled there for business and things in the past, and from what I've heard of their con centers (both of them, actually). Chicago's just a different city than LA overall as I understand it. I'm always curious to hear what the natives think but I've heard good things from CorranHorn on the con centers there.
Does Chicago get hot? Sure... And so does Pittsburgh, but if you asked me if I wanted to spend a Star Wars convention in August heat in Florida, or in August heat in a Northern city, I'll take the Northern city and my chances on it not being in the 90's and 100's with 90% humidity every day... :) I've always taken vacations to Florida in the fall though because I had to travel there for a while in the Summer and hated it, but it wasn't so bad later in the year... Just not a place I enjoyed in general though, but that could also be the crowds down there in the Summer also, that I had to contend with.
It's funny but the only West Coast show other than SDCC that I think I'd want to attend would be a cele in Vegas... Nice enough weather, lots to do. Not a very family-friendly place though.
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Now that his Olympic bid failed maybe Obama will make a bid for Chicago to host Celebration V.
:P
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Chicago's desperate for an influx of unchecked nerd-cash. Rob just isn't cutting it.
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I'd really like to see it in the Midwest. I'm going no matter where it is as the wardon here at home has authorized a weekend furlow once C5 happens.
I'm just hopeful that Medicom will have an exclusive C5 Kubrick that I can get my hands on...
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Chicago is a direct flight for me, but would still prefer Minneapolis for personal reasons.
But I'm only going if Colman is going.
If you and Colman go, then me and Shannon's shirt are going!
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2-05/IMG_0560.jpg)
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Now that his Olympic bid failed maybe Obama will make a bid for Chicago to host Celebration V.
:P
I'm sure King Richard has his cronies spending the leftover money from the wasted Olympic bid to bribe Uncle George to bring CV to Chicago.
The question of location of the ideal Chicago convention centers came up. I'll give a brief overview of the two locations just to give everyone an idea of what to expect should CV come to the Windy City...
#1.) McCormick Place - this is a HUGE convention center just south of downtown Chicago, not too far from Soldier Field and the museum campus (Adler Planitarium, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum). McCormick Place has been host to the Chicago Auto Show forever and was once the home of the Summer Consumer Electronics Show when it was open to the public. While gentrification has sprung it's ugly head around this area there aren't that many things for visitors directly by McCormick Place - the city expects out of towners to get hotels in downtown Chicago which is readily accessible by bus, taxi, or rent-a-car via Lake Shore Drive. Now of course there are a ton of things to see and do in downtown after the show all easily accessible by foot, bus, or train, but being the downtown of the 3rd largest city in the country everything will be pricey - food, hotel, theater, etc. If you're flying into Chicago, you'll have to get transportation to downtown separately though not difficultly. If the idea of getting a hotel outside of downtown intrigues you, well the best place would be right by O'Hare airport and if that's the case then you'd prefer we go to location #2...
#2.) The Rosemont Convention Center - is a significantly smaller venue than the McCormick Place but what it has going for it is a centralized location. Being that it's about 2 miles from O'Hare makes it easy for out of towners to readily access the con center and all of the hotels surrounding it. The con center is in a business district, so you have many hotels, office buildings, and restaurants nearby. It's also just right off I-90 so those driving in can get to it easily, and it's 2 blocks away from a train line that takes you right into the city to go do all those touristy things on a lighter budger. The Rosemont Convention Center hosts the yearly Wizard World show and other collector events, often hosting multiple events at once. Though smaller than McCormick Place it should do the trick if the entire building was dedicated to CV.
And now you know...
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I've been to the Wizard World Chicago show at the Rosemont Convention Center a few times. And I think as far as facilities go, it's definitely smaller than Indy was. And overcrowding became a serious issue in Indy. I don't think the Rosemont Center has enough rooms at it's disposal for all of the panels that are a part of Celebration. The main hall is huge, definitely. But it's the other facilities in the hall that may not measure up there. All of that makes me think that if Chicago gets celebration, it would have to be at McCormick Place.
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Chicago is a direct flight for me, but would still prefer Minneapolis for personal reasons.
But I'm only going if Colman is going.
If you and Colman go, then me and Shannon's shirt are going!
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2-05/IMG_0560.jpg)
Tracy, wow...I've never seen that photo! :D Always thought Shannon's shirt was hilarious.
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I like it looks like Jesse thought he has going to be a part of that picture. He has a nice smile and is looking right at the camera, and yet he leans so he is halfway out of frame. :P
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I like it looks like Jesse thought he has going to be a part of that picture.
No, what was actually going on was Jesse was checking me out as I was taking the picture and he got caught on film. Look close you can just see him thinking, "How YOU doin'?" :-\
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I liked Jeff's delicate features.
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From the front pae of RS: No Contract Yet For Celebration V (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/FD3_No_Contract_Yet_For_Celebration_V_127239.asp)
According to Steve Sansweet, a partner contract has not yet been reached for the convention, but should be finalized within the next 6-8 weeks.
Oh good god! 6-8 weeks fricken' weeks! People have holidays to book, get off thy asses! ::)
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I guess they're hoping you don't have to have your vacation into your boss till late January or so, haha. Lameness.
Maybe the cities are embarassed to host it? :-X :-[ :D
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Well with plans for Louisville in March and Vancouver in July, it's doubtful I'll be going. Minneapolis/Chicago are probably still doable to some extent but anywhere farther becomes much more pricey flight-wise. Colman could sway that opinion though (might be cheaper for both of us to wait until I'm in San Diego in December though).
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Saw the news that Baltimore's bid was rejected. I am not too thrilled about the idea of Orlando, beyond just location.
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I'm hearing a rumor it ain't Orlando either though. Eh, if it's reasonably driveable, I'm going to try my best to go, and if it isn't I'm definitely out. I'm hearing not Orlando, but we'll see I guess.
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Possible Celebration V News (http://theforce.net/latestnews/story/Possible_Celebration_V_News_127453.asp)
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Too much stuff going on for me in 2010 so the only way I would be able to attend is if this was back here in SoCal, which I doubt it would be. I wish I could make it but think that taking an Alaskan Cruise and attending my cousin's wedding is a better idea. Guess I will have to wait until Celebration 6.
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"Reliable sources" have confirmed Orlando, (http://www.galacticbinder.com/news/BREAKING-NEWS-Star-Wars-Celebration-5-To-Be-Held-i-n651.html) then again it might just be the same rumor getting regurgitated.
The thought of August in Orlando horrifies me. Last year I was in Tampa in April, and the heat and humidity were already appalling enough.
Oh well, I missed CIV so I've got to drag my carcass out to wherever it ends up being. It's basically an extended weekend so I shouldn't have trouble using two or three days of vacation.
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If it is indeed Orlando, I am not surprised. Lucasfilm has been building on their relationship with Disney via Star Wars weekends, and there's an update on the way for Star Tours. If I go, I'll most likely spend the entire week in Orlando and hit at least 2 of the theme parks.
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So it's official, Celebration V will be in Orlando, Florida.
Star Wars Celebration V - Aug. 12-15, 2010 Orange County Convention Center (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)
Star Wars Celebration V will take place August 12 - 15, 2010, commemorating the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, celebrating the continuing televised adventures of the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and looking forward to exciting new Star Wars projects to come.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, August 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 14, 2010 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 15, 2010 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ticketing, pricing, and exhibitor information follows:
Tickets will be available starting Thursday, Dec. 10th via www.starwarscelebration.com. Pre-sale Adult Four-Day Passes are $120; Kids Four-Day Passes are $50; pre-sale Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Passes are $45; Saturday Passes are $50; and Kids One-Day Passes are $25. Children under six years old are admitted free.
Limited VIP Packages are expected to be available in early 2010, with details to be announced on the website. Single or Four-Day Passes already purchased can be upgraded to VIP status as long as supplies last!
Special hotel rates and other travel information will be announced on the website.