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FLOPAX 2011: MORE LIKE RAINPAX

SheriSheri Resident FlufferMy Living RoomRegistered User regular
edited October 2011 in Social Entropy++
It's that time of year again!

The time of year when I (and @Javen) get some of you homps into Walt Disney World

FOR FREE

How sweet is that?

It's damn sweet, so don't make me regret it.

Here's the deal.

WHEN: October 8-9
WHERE: Disney World, Florida
WHAT: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

That's right. Saturday, October 8 we will be going to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and spending a shitton of money on the best food you'll eat all year.

YES, IT WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY

That's not necessarily true. It will cost as much money as you want to spend. There are 29 pavilions to explore, and a ton of delicious options. Please note that kiosks offer tastings that run $3-$8 per serving, and drinks depend entirely on how fancy the drink is. And luckily for you, you'll be with a few experienced F&Wers who've done this before, and we can recommend what to try (and what to avoid, not that there is much). PLEASE bring money. However if you are poor as shit (looking at you, @crwth), you are welcome to come and hang and keep your hands in your pockets cuz you ain't gettin' none of my delicious foods.

You do NOT have to be 21+ to attend, but it is WAY more fun.

Tentative plan:

October 8: Meet around 9am at Downtown Disney. We will then carpool to Epcot to avoid paying parking fees (cuz fuck that noise). If you have a curfew and have to leave early, you may need to get yourself there and possibly pay for parking (we'll see what we can work out). We'll spend the whole day having a ton of fun and probably leave after the fireworks at 9pm. IF 9AM IS TOO EARLY FOR MOST OF YOU, LET ME KNOW. I WILL CONSIDER MEETING LATER (but that is less food to enjoy!).
October 9: We'll go to another park, of the group's choice.

You obviously do not have to attend both days. I know some people will be coming into town for this, they are welcome to get a hotel and come both days. Locals can drive in, but I know not everyone can be there both days. Just let me know which day(s) you'd like to come so that I can plan accordingly.

LIST OF AWESOME ATTENDEES (subject to change):
@Sheri
@Javen
@Smart Hero
@Stareosarus
@DHS Odium + 1
@crwth
@Romanian My Escutcheon (oh god did I do that right)
@Jasconius
@A duck!
@Didgeridoo
@Just_Bri_Thanks
@PiptheFair (DUH)
@Sal
@rhylith
@Matey
@Retaba
@Rinder

TENTATIVELY AWESOME PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSIDERING ATTENDING:
@naporeon
@Raneados
@AgentofOrange

CHUMPS WHO GOT MY HOPES UP
@Stale
@Futore

OUT-OF-TOWNERS: You are so invited. Please come, I am sick of seeing the same people's faces every year.

This thread is subject to change without notice.


IF YOU NEED A HOTEL, CHECK THIS POST: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/20426930#Comment_20426930


TIMES AND WHATNOT: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/20693755#Comment_20693755

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  • UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    Sponsored by Kotex (TM)

  • A duck!A duck! Moderator, ClubPA mod
    Yeah, I know absolutely nothing about Disney World so this should be interesting.

  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    A duck! wrote:
    Yeah, I know absolutely nothing about Disney World so this should be interesting.

    Don't worry

    You have me to guide you

    I'll be gentle

  • sponospono Mining for Nose Diamonds Booger CoveRegistered User regular
    heavy flopax

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  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
  • I Win SwordfightsI Win Swordfights all the traits of greatness starlight at my feetRegistered User regular
    So I got my period today and boy are my arms tired

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  • ZonugalZonugal (He/Him) The Holiday Armadillo I'm Santa's representative for all the southern states. And Mexico!Registered User regular
    A little, well a whole lot, out of my budget but this is the type of thing that I will save up for as October 13th is my birthday and I can't think of a cooler way to celebrate getting older than a food & wine festival at Disney World with awesome folks.

    So basically, if you do this again next year I will try against everything to attend.

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  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
  • ZonugalZonugal (He/Him) The Holiday Armadillo I'm Santa's representative for all the southern states. And Mexico!Registered User regular
    Sheri wrote:
    We do it every year, Zon!

    Oh my! Consider this a year-contested rain check!

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  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    oh its a wine thing

    thats cool

    then I will try extra hard to go

  • JavenJaven Registered User regular
    edited September 2011
    Sheri wrote:
    We do it every year, Zon!

    Every year since last year!

    Javen on
  • FutoreFutore Registered User regular
    Oh hello, possible excuse to delight in probably much needed stress release!

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    TEQUILA BAR

    WHOOP WHOOP

    TEQUILA SIGHTED

    WHOOP WHOOP

    GLUG GLUG GLUG

  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    Futore wrote:
    Oh hello, possible excuse to delight in probably much needed stress release!

    Futoooooooore please come! Can I list you as attending pleeeeease?

  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    Wait who's on their period?

  • FutoreFutore Registered User regular
    oh, right. Is there liquor there? It's not just beer and wine, right?

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  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    edited September 2011
    Is this a hotel type affair? I don't think I will be driving back to Tampa after having 11(thousand) micro-glasses of wine.

    Is there a secret handshake to get cheap Disney lodging?

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  • rhylithrhylith Death Rabbits HoustonRegistered User regular
    When I find out what's going on with work, I'll let you guys know.

    Right now I'm planning for this.

  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    Lady SH and I may be interested in getting a hotel again this year

  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    Futore wrote:
    oh, right. Is there liquor there? It's not just beer and wine, right?

    Yes
    Jasconius wrote:
    Is this a hotel type affair? I don't think I will be driving back to Tampa after having 11(thousand) micro-glasses of wine.

    Is there a secret handshake to get cheap Disney lodging?

    I'm sure something can be arranged (not on Disney property, as that is stupid not-cheap. Although I suppose if we pooled enough people's money together. . .)

  • A duck!A duck! Moderator, ClubPA mod
    I'm gonna have to look for a hotel, so recommendations are definitely appreciated.

  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    2 BEDROOM PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

    two thousand dollars per night plus multi-adult surcharge


    I don't need one of those kidneys

  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    Lady SH and I stayed at the French Quarter hotel and it wasn't too too bad, aside from the lack of wifi :V

  • A duck!A duck! Moderator, ClubPA mod
    edited September 2011
    Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, probably not much more than the $150 to $200 range? I have no idea what is reasonable for the area.

    EDIT - Eh up to $250.

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  • RetabaRetaba A Cultist Registered User regular
    I'll have to look at taxi rates, it sounds like a lot of fun

  • rhylithrhylith Death Rabbits HoustonRegistered User regular
    I'll need to find a hotel as well if I can make it. I'll probably fly in on friday and leave on the latest possible flight sunday.

  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    I wish I knew what my money would be looking like in October. It would be pretty fun to split one of these deluxe resorts. Some of them are not that bad for the off-season prices.

  • FutoreFutore Registered User regular
    Jasconius wrote:
    2 BEDROOM PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

    two thousand dollars per night plus multi-adult surcharge


    I don't need one of those kidneys

    We will more than make up for it in the porno I am going to make everyone shoot while we stay there.

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  • unintentionalunintentional smelly Registered User regular
    my family is going to universal studios for one day some time in december
    wonder if there could be an afternoon hangout of some sort

  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    edited September 2011
    Futore wrote:
    Jasconius wrote:
    2 BEDROOM PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

    two thousand dollars per night plus multi-adult surcharge


    I don't need one of those kidneys

    We will more than make up for it in the porno I am going to make everyone shoot while we stay there.

    Well we'd have three bedrooms, five beds, a sleeper sofa, AND a hot tub

    so really it's the best available production set

    *edit*

    Oh wait that was the contemporary villa I was looking at. Only 1600 per night.

    Jasconius on
  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    I can look into on-property resort stays

    If a couple people want to split a couple rooms, it'll help cut down the cost

    Plus you know I get like 50% off

  • A duck!A duck! Moderator, ClubPA mod
    I want to make a joke about getting you 100% off but that would make two people mad at me.

  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    How far in advance do you have to book a resort, and is that weekend considered an "off-peak" time?

  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    Nothing is really off-peak anymore

    But it is definitely not holiday

    The booking system is just messed up.

    POLL: HOW MANY OF YOU HOMPS WOULD NEED A PLACE TO STAY

  • DHS OdiumDHS Odium Registered User regular
    Me and the lady will be there on Saturday. And just me again on Sunday. The lady's attendance on Saturday is subject to change.

    This is gonna be extra fun, and destroy last year's level of fun.

    Wii U: DHS-Odium // Live: DHS Odium // PSN: DHSOdium // Steam: dhsykes // 3DS: 0318-6615-5294
  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    I'm thinking I would want a place to stay so count me.

    I would like to make this a vacation thing for me personally. I haven't had a good vacation in years.

  • FutoreFutore Registered User regular
    Sheri wrote:
    Futore wrote:
    Oh hello, possible excuse to delight in probably much needed stress release!

    Futoooooooore please come! Can I list you as attending pleeeeease?

    It is the most likely of all the get togethers I've wanted to attend since PAX 08.

    There really isn't anything holding me in one place right now. The upside of not having a girlfriend anymore is that you don't have someone who you want to spend all of your time with, huh? LOL

    But seriously, the only reason I don't want to give a definite YES is because I am trying to get some good jobs towards a career.

    HOWEVER, with a little persuasion from myself and watching that list of attendees, I could certainly see myself rationalizing this Festival as a career move, since I want to do big things in the bar industry, right??

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  • DHS OdiumDHS Odium Registered User regular
    Sheri, what's the maximum amount of people you and Javen can get in?

    Wii U: DHS-Odium // Live: DHS Odium // PSN: DHSOdium // Steam: dhsykes // 3DS: 0318-6615-5294
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