Alex Neuco 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 At the time of this posting it is about 11 months away, but still... there's no such thing as planning too early when it comes to con! Post here if you're eager to go back, or even if it's your first time. Whether it's a year away or a day away, talk about it here. The anticipation for Otakon 09! Link to post Share on other sites
Revengel 30 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I was ready to go to Otakon 2009 the second I hit my front door yesterday. And they had hotel rooms to boot! That was so full of WIN I'm having a hard time not smiling here at work! Link to post Share on other sites
Escariot 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Well, 4 days ago marked the beginning of my first Otakon. I was working crazy hours, slept for a grand total of less than 10 hours between Friday and Sunday, and passed out as soon as I finally got home. It was awesome. I must say that I am incredibly excited to come back next year. The word from Walt was that if we are willing to come back, we will be running another Club Otaku next year. Link to post Share on other sites
SoraVII 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Only 11 months and 7 days to go. OR 341 Days OR* 29,462,400 seconds * 491,040 minutes * 8184 hours * 48 weeks (rounded down) Gotta love time counters, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Revengel 30 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Only 11 months and 7 days to go. OR 341 Days OR* 29,462,400 seconds * 491,040 minutes * 8184 hours * 48 weeks (rounded down) Gotta love time counters, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Aresef 113 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 So have people started lining up for pre-reg pickup yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Neuco 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 So have people started lining up for pre-reg pickup yet? Link to post Share on other sites
SoraVII 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 So have people started lining up for pre-reg pickup yet? I lol'd! I think I saw one guy in a Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo costume but don't quote me on that. Link to post Share on other sites
Samiki 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I was ready to go to Otakon 2009 the second I hit my front door yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites
KyoKyo 42 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 my tent is packed and ready to go for the pre-reg line! My fiancee is happy that otakon '09 isnt falling on our wedding date of August 8th, otherwise i might've had to postpone!! I suggested that we have the wedding at otakon but that didn't go over well.... o.o Link to post Share on other sites
HiroOne 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Only 11 months and 7 days to go. OR 341 Days OR* 29,462,400 seconds * 491,040 minutes * 8184 hours * 48 weeks (rounded down) Gotta love time counters, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
SecondChild 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I can't wait already! =0 Link to post Share on other sites
Xenogil 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 As much as I'm anticipating Otakon 09, I'm ready for a break. I need to get other stuff prepared in the next 11 months, and there's some items at two other cons that I want to test the waters with before I go to Ota. I'm glad it's earlier in the year though. August is a fairly hectic month for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 2 18 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I Link to post Share on other sites
Akiamy 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yay! I'm already excited. Link to post Share on other sites
Amacfa 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm already outside the Baltimore Convention Center waiting in line! Link to post Share on other sites
SecondChild 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) I'm already outside the Baltimore Convention Center waiting in line! Edited August 12, 2008 by SecondChild Link to post Share on other sites
F00LY 36 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I've already decided what I want to cosplay, created a personal "savings plan" for myself, requested more hours at work, and organized a guaranteed group of 4 people, potentially 6, to split the hotel room. All I gotta do now is wait for my hotel-of-choice to get an opening for Thursday night. Link to post Share on other sites
Revengel 30 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm already outside the Baltimore Convention Center waiting in line! Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Before this convention was out I was already in discussions to bring ________ as a musical guest for next year. It never really stops for us... Link to post Share on other sites
F00LY 36 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Before this convention was out I was already in discussions to bring ________ as a musical guest for next year. It never really stops for us... Link to post Share on other sites
farplaner 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Before this convention was out I was already in discussions to bring ________ as a musical guest for next year. Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewWiggin 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm ready... I was already facing post-con blues as soon as I was walking towards Pratt St. Next year cannot come soon enough. Link to post Share on other sites
Pieaholic 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Already have a room at the Hyatt-Regency. :3 Link to post Share on other sites
Mailbox 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 HooWAY! for next year. Otakon 2009. Link to post Share on other sites
abubacar 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I got a call from my buddy, same one i roomed with in 2008. Telling me how much i owed for 2008, and which hotel we were staying at in 2009. So yeah, we are pretty excited. Link to post Share on other sites
yamada.kouhei 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Haha, my sis and I were already planning our cosplays during this year's con. It's so early in 09, no? Link to post Share on other sites
tstidm1 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 It's so early in 09, no? Link to post Share on other sites
Despaineley 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well I'm ready to go to my (first) Otakon next year with any luck. For now though I have plenty of cons and cosplay work to keep me occupied, espically a few large cons in the April-May months. Link to post Share on other sites
greygula 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I've gotten two rooms for my group and am super excited. I hope I don't start planning super early like I did last year. Link to post Share on other sites
TheSilentSenshi 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm definitely coming back, and my mom will probably be joining me again. We had a blast. It was our first con ever, and what a con it was. My cousin has already invited us to crash at her place again next year, which means I'll even save on hotel fees again. I was so sad when it all ended Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites
KyoKyo 42 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 i know! otakon keeps getting better and bigger every year. Ellen Stern at the Epcar and Stern Q&A panel said that anime is slowing down, but at otakon you sure can't tell Link to post Share on other sites
CocoFaerie 53 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well, you people are going to have your work cut out for ya next year because it also happens to be the return of teh Artscape/Otakon weekend (when BOTH are going on in the same weekend), and the last time that happened, they nearly lured me in with awesome musical guests, the Isley Brothers! Though I'm still a commuter in the sense, I noticed hotels were again sold out in mere hours, and I also believe that includes the new Conv. Ctr. hotel. Anyway, the fact you had the TMR guy give a video message during the Opening Ceremony says you'll prolly try to bring that group back and I won't try to stop you one bit--I actually missed them back in the 10th Otakon only because I wasn't aware at the time. Well, right now, I'm evaluating possibly cosplay options for 16th Otakon given that Artscape is also around. Later. Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I just reserved my place at the new Hilton connected to the BCC. I'm stoked for Otakon 2009! Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuki 88 Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 if i knew how i would make a vista gadget counter =P Link to post Share on other sites
coolerninjathanu 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Well I think ill like the 11month wait. It will help me get money for next yr. I think Ill be a gofer though. It sounds better. It will also have me plan for my cosplay. Link to post Share on other sites
Adv1sor 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Got our hotel! In my mind I'm already waiting in that pre reg line... Link to post Share on other sites
Duelistbluerose 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am excited because I just learned that the harry potter movie release date will be during the same weekend as otakon next year! i mean, wow. you had the same thing with the 7th book release last year during otakon. i think j.k. rowling and warner bros. are doing this on purpose Link to post Share on other sites
greygula 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am excited because I just learned that the harry potter movie release date will be during the same weekend as otakon next year! i mean, wow. you had the same thing with the 7th book release last year during otakon. i think j.k. rowling and warner bros. are doing this on purpose Link to post Share on other sites
Duelistbluerose 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am excited because I just learned that the harry potter movie release date will be during the same weekend as otakon next year! i mean, wow. you had the same thing with the 7th book release last year during otakon. i think j.k. rowling and warner bros. are doing this on purpose No it's S.Meyers evil witchcraft doing it as Twilight just got bumped up from December to November liek when HP was supposed to be releases! Well now for sure I am planning nap hours and such accordingly! Link to post Share on other sites
greygula 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am excited because I just learned that the harry potter movie release date will be during the same weekend as otakon next year! i mean, wow. you had the same thing with the 7th book release last year during otakon. i think j.k. rowling and warner bros. are doing this on purpose No it's S.Meyers evil witchcraft doing it as Twilight just got bumped up from December to November liek when HP was supposed to be releases! Well now for sure I am planning nap hours and such accordingly! Link to post Share on other sites
Duelistbluerose 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) No it's S.Meyers evil witchcraft doing it as Twilight just got bumped up from December to November liek when HP was supposed to be releases! Well now for sure I am planning nap hours and such accordingly! Edited August 16, 2008 by Duelistbluerose Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 i'm ready to go as soon as i'm out of debt with meine Mutti =/ and as soon as i get my costume together!!! (hopefully more people will know who i am this year, but it's not expected) Link to post Share on other sites
KSweeley 63 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I can't wait for Otakon 2009. I'm glad to see on the Otakon BBS that Otakon will be utilizing the Hilton hotel next year for both rooms and convention space, can't wait to see what the Hilton looks like from the inside! And Harry Potter is premiering on the Friday of Otakon 2009?!?! Wow!!! How many people will be going to the movies on Friday just to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? Can't wait until Otakon 2009!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 And Harry Potter is premiering on the Friday of Otakon 2009?!?! Wow!!! How many people will be going to the movies on Friday just to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? Link to post Share on other sites
Shadablade1 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 This will be my first otakon (finally) and im counting the days. I got reservations made for the sheraton and plan to be there well in advance for the pre-reg line lol !! Link to post Share on other sites
Aresef 113 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I didn't get a room in the Hilton, kinda peeved about that, but hey, there's always Otakon 2010. Right? So yeah, rocking the Holiday Inn. Link to post Share on other sites
FlameLordPhoenix 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 For someone who suffers post-con depression like me, it was glorious news to see that they not only had the dates but also the hotel rooms announced the day after Otakon ended this year. It gave me something to look forward to (albeit 11 months away, but still). We (me and my group that always go together) are already budgeting our money and preparing our payment plans that will start in October. It seems like a pain in the ass, but when Otakon comes we've already got money put aside for spending, costumes, food, drinks, and of course the hotel. With so much planning to do already, who has time for depression? Link to post Share on other sites
coolerninjathanu 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Harry potter is coming out on that day too. Man ill have to plan for that too. Maybe ill cosplay wen i go to the movie theater. Im really missing the convention center now! Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Sly 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Ah, I still thought Harry would premiere in November. This is epic fail in my case because my mutti and I always go to these HP things together. Before midnight showings were being given for the movies, I even got out of middle school early just to go. It's one of our only "bonding" things... That's why the date overlap is disconcerting. So I either a) miss the premiere at Otakon and go with mutti when I get home or Go at Otakon and take extra cosplay for that night (not to be worn IN the BCC at any time) Perhaps it will leak onto the internet at least a week before and I will watch it with her and still oh-so-supportively go watch it at the theater? If it does, someone tell me. I'm not gonna bite Jo and Warner Bro. out of the movie ticket, I promise. Not going, however, is out of the question because this is my first Otakon... three-four years in the hoping. Six people in my group, so far. All but a couple are in different states. It's like a reunion before most of us go to college. Boy #1 His^ "I grew up with you so you're my sister" girl #1 Said girl's ex-gf turned-again best friend who has crush on boy #1 but also "boy#1 grew up with you so you're his sister" girl #2 Scary molester girl #3 Dragged along by girl #1 -boy#2 Dragged along by girl#3 -girl #4. All in the same room. I think we at least have two beds. Edited August 24, 2008 by Miss Sly Link to post Share on other sites
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