Viva Las Dopefest!

We are getting closer to Viva Las Dopefest! YAY! Time to start narrowing things down a bit and shortening the Vegas thread.

Here is a link to the original and LONG thread.

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=114232&perpage=50&pagenumber=1

HOTEL INFORMATION

Of course you are welcome to stay wherever you choose, but here is information for the blocks of rooms that have been set up for Dopers. As far as I know, all reservations must be made over the phone – I think. I made reservations with no problem.

MGM GRAND

If you are planning to at the MGM Grand, Grand Tower rooms @ $170 per night Emerald Tower rooms @ $150 per night.

To make a reservation please call 1-800-929-1111 and refer to group code WED675

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

If you are planning to stay at the New York, New York, you can start making your reservations for one of the 10 rooms I have reserved.

Call 1-800-693-6763 and tell them you are with the Adams Family Reunion with Group Code M10ADAM.

There are two different rooms available to our group at the New York New York (also, don’t forget Miss C’s information regarding the MGM, which is directly across the street from the NY, NY and even connected by a bridge).

Skyline

$135.00 per night double occupancy. There will be a $20 charge, per person, for every third, fourth, and fifth person staying in the room. This fee isn’t charged for the first two people. For instance, a room with 4 people will be $175.00 per night.

This is a small room with two queen sized beds or one king. There is a bath tub/shower combination. It is your basic hotel room without the frills.

Broadway Deluxe

$160.00 per night double occupancy. There will be a $20 charge, per person, for every third, fourth, and fifth person staying in the room. This fee isn’t charged for the first two people. For instance, a room with 4 people will be $200.00 per night.

This room is larger with two queen sized beds or one king. It is a lot fancier (although I can’t vouch for HOW fancy) with marble bathroom, tub and shower, more dresser drawers, etc.

There is a 9% tax on all rooms.

Check-in 3:00 p.m., check-out 11:30 a.m.

THE IMPORTANT PART

The room block MUST be no less that 10 rooms in order to secure this lower rate. **If we do not reserve all 10 rooms before September 11, 2002, our reservation will no longer be considered at the group rate. The rooms will then be charged at the going rate at that time which will be more than likely much higher. **

The hotel can only guaranty the 10 rooms requested. If we find that we need more, every effort will be made to increase our block of rooms, however, unless this is done early, there is no guaranty.

Reservations MUST be made no later than September 11, 2002 by check or credit card. Group cancellation may be made without penalty up to 30 days before date. Individual cancellations may be made up to 48 hours without penalty.

Full payment is due upon check-in. Express check-in is not available.

Rooms will each be guaranteed with credit card imprint or $100 cash deposit (each day) to establish credit for phone usage, room bar, etc. Any unused portion will be returned at the end of the stay.

Instead of posting the registration account number, e-mail me at BubblesLaRoooo@aol.com. Please don’t use my ButtMail e-mail account in my profile because I am having problems with it and might not get your request.

Again, it is really important that we know how many rooms we will need. I am most concerned that we have enough so someone won’t have to pay a higher rate. Once we get the ball rolling on booking, please let me know so I can monitor whether or not I need to grab a few extra rooms.

WEDDING INFO – MR AND MRS C

Weddings Inter Alia
3743 Las Vegas Blvd. Suite # 203
Las Vegas, NV 89109

October 12, 2002 at 7:00 pm

ACTIVITIES

Specific Meet and Greet to be announced (anyone want to organize?). Wedding information can be obtained from Miss C and Mr C.

The original thread has TONS of ideas and offers to be tour guides for different activities. Now is the time to start organizing the things that need tickets and/or reservations.
ROOMMATES WANTED!

Zette, Diyeana, and I need a fourth roommate. Please e-mail me at BubblesLaRoooo@aol.com if you would like to be the lucky soul joining us. Heh!

Anyone else need to post a request for roommates?

LIST OF ATTENDEES

Please let me know if this list needs to be revised.

amarinth
Anamorphic
bristlesage
dreamer
Canby
chique
Cyn
dalovindj
Demo
Diane
Diyeana
DMark
Drachillix
Edwardina
Elmwood
Geobabe
gooti
Irishman
JavaMaven1
Jodi
JoeyHemlock
JustPlainBryan
KatieKilldare
Kore
Kyla
lurkernomore
Mademoiselle
malkavia
Manhattan
Mauvaise
Miss Creant
Mr Cynical
Mercutio
Ooner
Pricciar
Psycat
Rilchiam
Ringo
rjk
RJKUgly
Sassy
SlackerGirl
sleestak
Smeghead
Stiletto
Strainger
Sue Duhnym
Tretiak
UncleBill
voguevixen
Wicked Blue
WoodstockBirdyBird
Zette
Zyada

I wanted to stay at the New York, New York, but my funds are limited. So I booked a room at the Newark, Newark.

:smiley:

LOL, Mercutiio.

It was a tough decision, but I just got my tickets to Tahiti. Let’s see - Vegas (been there 20+ times) or Tahiti (only once, back in 1986)???

Have fun and here’s hoping your rooms at NYNY don’t face the roller coaster. They fire that sucker up at about 8 AM and it is LOUD.

Dates?

I’m gonna try D dear.

I guess the dates would help, eh? It is the weekend of October 11 through 13.

I need to also ask who is going to be there the 10th and/or 14th? Zette will be there those additional days and needs someone to bother. :stuck_out_tongue:

BTW, you BETTER make it there Ringo and bring your boxer shorts.

I’m still wondering if one of the hotels is gonna get most of the Dopers. Who is staying where?

Me, Zette, and Diyeana are staying at the NY, NY. Not sure about anyone else.

Bump

I checked my schedule, and I’m afraid I’m going to be working that weekend. Rats.

That sucks Smeg. :frowning: We’ll miss you.

SO HEY! Anyone wanna room with three gorgeous ladies? We are going to put our jammies on, have pillow fights, and paint each others toenails.

I would jump on the chance if I were you, before someone else does.

Going. . .

Going. . .

I’m still coming but just the 12-13th. I forgot that the annual Junior League funraiser is the night of the 11th and I have to work it. They thought I’d prefer the black-tie night. Grr.

Still no hotel reservations. I’m a procrastinator.

Show your protest. Show up wearing a black tie. [sub] and nothing else

pics, please:p[/sub]

Sue Duhnym, if you’re interested in a roomie and you’re staying someplace inexpensive (relatively speaking), let me know. I’m looking to crash someplace on Sunday night (and other nights, but Sunday would be a definate need). Let me know!

Zette

Well, as far as I know at this moment, I will have a carload of Dopers coming from Southern California: JustPlainBryan, Edwardina, Mercutio, and of course, myself. chique may be coming with us, too, but she needs to get in contact with me and let me know if this is a sure thing [sub]ahem[/sub]. We will be staying at the MGM, in one of the deee-luxe rooms on Friday and Saturday night.

My question is, where are we going to meet up on Saturday night? Anyone familiar enough with Vegas to know where we can have a room/restaurant/bar for us to meet up at?

Java, are you guys leaving on Sunday? If so, what time approximately. I’m just trying to get an idea of who to do what with, depending on departure times. I’m there until Tuesday at noon when my flight leaves.

Thanks for checking in! I’m not familiar enough with Vegas to know where we can all meet up, but I’m sure someone will be along shortly to advise us. :slight_smile:

You know…for DTF, slackergirl collected a list of cell phone numbers and distributed it to everyone who contributed a number. Since she’s not attending, I’ll be happy to do the same. If you’re interested, that is.

Email me with your mobile number if you want to be on the list. I’ll email it out a couple of days before Viva Las Dopefest.

PS Zette, I’ll have to be home Sunday. I don’t think my Hubby will be coming though, so I’ll let you know when I find out.

Holy expensive trip, Batman!!

That’s OK, Sue- I have a place for Friday and Saturday nights- I’m looking for lodging on the cheap for possibly Thursday (but not really needed), Sunday night and possibly Monday night.

I can’t wait!

Sorry Zette, can’t help - we’re only going to be there Friday and Saturday nights.

If any one still needs a place to crash those nights, please let me know!

Six weeks away - yeah!