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[PRIME] PAX Magical Mystery Tour 2012 Wed 8/29 & Thu 8/30

punziepunzie Cookie PimpRegistered User regular
edited September 2012 in PAX West
2012 Magical Mystery Tour of Seattle!
Twitter: @PAX_MMT

Who: You! And me. And other PAX peeps. AKA your future friends. (Attendees list below.)
What: Visit interesting places in and around Seattle.
Where: Full schedule below.
When: The two days before PAX: Wed 8/29 and Thurs 8/30. Traditionally runs from 9am to 5pm but you don't have to do the whole thing.
Why: See something of Seattle other than the convention center and your hotel. And do it with cool people!
How: Seattle's public transit.

Schedule
Wednesday:
9:00-10:15 Pike Place Market (meet at golden pig: walk straight down Pike St until you run into the fish throwers)
10:15-10:30 travel to Westlake Center
10:30-12:30 Duck Tour $30* (departing Westlake Center @ 11am)
12:30-1:15 lunch time (Westlake Center food court)
1:15-1:45 travel time
1:45-3:30 Theo Chocolate factory tour $6* (2pm tour)
3:30-4:00 travel time
4:00-5:00 Full-Tilt Ice Cream (5453 Leary Ave NW)

Thursday:
8:30-9:30 Pike Place Market (meet at golden pig: walk straight down Pike St until you run into the fish throwers)
9:30-10:00 travel time
10:00-11:30 Pacific Science Center $16-$32*
11:30-1:00 lunch time (Seattle Center House)/explore Seattle Center
1:00-2:00 EMP/Sci-Fi $20
2:00-2:30 travel time
2:30-4:30 Underground Tour $16

*Prepaying
Duck Tour and Theo Chocolate: Everyone who prepaid through the [now defunct] Eventbrite page has their tickets for the Wednesday tours. If you still want to get on the tours, click them in the schedule above to purchase your ticket. If you do not purchase your ticket in advance, there's no guarantee you'll be able to attend. Both tours warn that they sell out in advance.
Pacific Science Center: If you want to see the King Tut exhibit, click Pacific Science Center in the schedule above to purchase your ticket.. Buy a ticket for Thursday, August 30th, at 10:15 or 10:30. If you aren't interested in the King Tut exhibit, you can purchase tickets at the door.

What to Bring
A list of suggestions:
Good Shoes - Something comfortable for walking around all day. Also, if you're going on the Theo chocolate tour, you must be wearing closed-toe shoes.
Weather Appropriate Clothing - The weather can fluctuate. Try to plan accordingly.
Cash Monies - Especially small bills. Small bills are useful for tipping tour guides and waiters, bus fares, paying Solelron for your donut, etc.
Phone - You know, in case you get lost. Or hurt. (Neither is suggested.) Or you miss your best friend and need to hear his voice.
Water and Snacks - Our time is tightly budgeted. While lunch is worked into the schedule everyday, there likely won't be time to stop at convenience stores/coffee shops/what-have-you. If you think you may want a snack or drink, bring it with you.
Bag - Don't expect anyone else to schlep your stuff around for you.
Buttons - Did you make buttons for PAX? This is a good time to get in some early trading of said buttons.
Schedule - It could be handy to have a copy with you.
Pens and Other Small Items - General things that can come in handy: pens, paper clips, bobby pins, floss, duct tape, asprin. Always prepared and all that.
A Good Attitude - We're spending a day or 2 together. Play nice: Don't complain about things I can't fix (the walk/weather/late bus). Don't start fights. Don't feed the animals. Don't be a dick.

Attendees:
Currently interested parties. (45) (If you've paid through Eventbrite, make sure your name is in bold.)
(Bold means you've prepaid for Duck Tour/Chocolate factory and I have your tickets.)
- Punzie + MetaverseNomad
- anaxarete
- aneruok
- Baka Al
- BlueGlimmer
- Creamsteak
- Decius
- dillen
- Fenrisfang +1
- gespo89
- jBusy
- Jenny_Spaghetti +Maetrix
- JimmyWild
- Karjak
- LewieP's Mummy +1
- LTAcosta
- marmaduketwist
- miklepanda +1
- mysticode
- Mystral721/Luneowl
- muttonhead
- nowaymartin
- peetsnack
- pikapuff +1
- ramen215
- RandomAtom
- Ravenger
- riry
- Sarra
- septagon
- Serenity
- Shader
- shadowscout
- Solelron
- T1GZ
- The_Power +1
- UNHMAN
- zerzhul

Voting
...is done. Schedule posted above.

Potential stops:
Here is the current list of places we may visit. Read them over, visit the websites, form an opinion, discuss their merits in this thread. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SUGGEST NEW DESTINATIONS! Voting is done but you can still scan the list if you want.
(Items in bold are places we went last year.)
-Alki Beach
What: A beach on Puget Sound.
Price: Free!
Hours: 4am - 11:30pm
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=445
-Archie McPhee's
What: A toy shop for the weird and unusual.
Price: Free to enter
Hours: 10am - 8pm
Website: http://www.archiemcpheeseattle.com/
-Ballard Locks
What: Locks between Puget Sound and the freshwater canals. Do you like boats?
Price: Free!
Hours: anytime
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/TOUR/locks.htm
-Boehms Candies
What: 45 minute tour of a working chocolate factory.
Price: $4
Hours: 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm
Website: http://www.boehmscandies.com/catalog/tours.php
Additional Notes: Tours by reservation only. People with disabilities may have trouble (stairs, gravel walkways, etc), but they will do factory-only tours for those with mobility concerns.
-Boeing factory tour
What: A tour of an airplane factory. See how planes are built.
Price: $18 ($20 at the door)
Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm, tours on the hour
Additional Notes: 25 miles north of Seattle. No one under 4ft tall. Handicapped people require advance notice.
Website: http://www.futureofflight.org/
-Chocolate Indulgence Tour
What: 2 hour guided walking tour of several local chocolatiers with tastings.
Price: $49
Hours: 11am
Website: http://www.savorseattletours.com/tours/chocolate/
Additional Notes: Pricey and walking-intense. Possible max of 16 people per tour.
-Duck Tour
What: Tour Seattle by land and water on a WWII amphibious landing craft! You haven't seen Seattle until you've seen it from a Duck! (90 minute tour)
Price: $28 or $25 with a group discount (10 or more people)
Hours: 9:20am - 5pm from Seattle Center, 10am - 5pm from Westlake Center
Additional Notes: Boats are NOT wheelchair accessible: must be able to walk up 8 steps (with handrails on both sides) onto boat.
Website: http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/
-EMP/Sci-Fi Museum
What: Museum for music, pop culture, and science fiction. Current exhibits include Nirvana, Avatar, The Lure of Horror Film, Jimi Hendrix: an Evolution of Sound, and Icons of Science Fiction.
Price: $20 ($15 online)
Hours: 10am - 7pm
Website: http://www.empmuseum.org/index.asp
-Fremont
What: The center of the universe. Visit the Fremont Troll, Statue of Lenin, the Rocket, universal signpost or just do some shopping.
Price: Free!
Hours: anytime
Website: http://www.fremontseattle.com/
-Full Tilt Ice Cream
What: An ice cream parlor with pinball machines.
Price: Free to enter, pay to eat/play.
Hours: 12pm - 10pm
Website: http://fulltilticecream.com/full_tilt/Full_Tilt_Ice_Cream.html
-Gas Works Park
What: public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union.
Price: Free!
Hours: 10am - 6pm
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=293
-Greenlake
What: Park with tennis court, basketball court, bike/jogging paths, and a view of the lake.
Price: Free!
Hours: anytime
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=307
-Ice Cream Cruise
What: 45 minute narrated tour of Lake Union.
Price: ~$30
Hours: call to schedule
Website: http://www.seattleferryservice.com/
Additional Notes: Boat only holds 42 people. We will almost definitely have too many people on Thursday, which is the normal scheduled cruise times. If we go on Wednesday, we need a special chartered tour, hence the price. Ice cream, coffee, and soft drinks are $2-$4 each.
-Japanese Garden
What: 3 1/2 acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida. Tours available.
Price: $6.00
Hours: 10am - 7pm
Website: http://www.theseattlejapanesegarden.com/
Additional Notes: Group tours available with advance notice and guide reservation fee.
-Lakeview Cemetery
What: The resting place of Bruce and Brandon Lee.
Price: Free!
Hours: anytime (?)
Website: http://www.lakeviewcemeteryassociation.com/
-Monorail
What: The nation's first full-scale commercial monorail system, running from downtown Seattle to Seattle Center.
Price: $2.25
Hours: 7:30am - 11pm
Website: http://www.seattlemonorail.com/
-Mount Rainier
What: Visit the scenic outdoors. Would take a whole day, but the views and nature are amazing.
Price: $15 per vehicle or $200 flat rate for the group if we rent a bus
Hours: Anytime. Museums and visitor centers have varying hours.
Website: http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm
Additional Notes: 1.75 hour drive from downtown Seattle. Not accessible with public transit.
-Museum of Flight
What: One of the largest air and space museums in the world.
Price: $17 (or $14 in a group of 10 or more).
Hours: 10am -5 pm
Website: http://www.museumofflight.org/
-Museum of History and Industry
What: Largest private heritage organization in the State of Washington. MOHAI collects, preserves and presents the rich history of the Pacific Northwest.
Price: $8
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Website: http://www.seattlehistory.org/
-Olympic Sculpture Park
What: Outdoor sculpture Park on the Waterfront.
Price: Free!
Hours: sunrise - sunset
Website: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/osp/
-Pacific Science Center
What: Science! Current exhibits include Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs, Puzzle Palooza (Featuring the Groovik's Cube), and dinosaurs, the Tropical Butterfly House, and Insect Village.
Price: $16. IMAX, planetarium, and special engagement exhibits cost more.
Hours: 9:45am - 6pm
Website: http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/.
Additional Notes: King Tut exhibit is $27.50 (includes general admission to the rest of the museum) and needs to be scheduled in advance.
-Pier 57 Ferris Wheel
What: Brand new Ferris wheel (scheduled to open in June or July) on the edge of Puget Sound.
Price: TBD. probably ~$13
Hours: TBD
Website: http://www.pier57ferriswheel.com/
-Pike Place Market
What: A Market. Wander around, do some shopping, watch the fish throwers, marvel at the gum wall.
Price: Free to visit.
Hours: 6am - 1:30am
Website: http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/frameset.asp?flash=true
-Pioneer Square/Historical District
What: Seattle's original downtown.
Price: Free to wander.
Hours: anytime, but not suggested after dark
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/tour/pioneer.htm
-Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
What: A zoo (and aquarium). Make faces at the animals.
Price: $16
Hours: 8:30am - 6pm
Website: http://www.pdza.org/
Additional Notes: Farther away than the Woodland Park Zoo, it would take about an hour to get here (almost 2 if you go by public transit). But maybe you want to squee at the clouded leopard cubs or participate in Explore the Shore (going on Wed the 29th). Probably only reasonable if we get the chartered bus. Group rates (20+ people) available with advance reservation and payment.
-Public Library
What: A library. With some cool architecture.
Price: Free!
Hours: 10am - 8pm
Website: http://www.spl.org/
-Qwest Field (now CenturyLink Field)
What: 90 minute tour of this football and soccer stadium.
Price: $7
Hours: 12:30pm & 2:30pm
Website: http://www.centurylinkfield.com/tour-centurylink-field/
Additional Notes: Arrive ~30 minutes early. Groups need advance warning.
-Safeco Field
What: 1 hour tour of Mariners home stadium.
Price: $9
Hours: 10:30, 12:30, 2:30
Website: http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/sea/ballpark/safeco_field_tours.jsp
Additional Notes: Group tours/rates (20+ people) available with advance notice.
-Seattle Aquarium
What: An aquarium. Otters, octopi, fish, anemone, etc.
Price: $19.95
Hours: 9:30am - 5pm
Website: http://www.seattleaquarium.org/
Additional Notes: Group rates (20+ people) available if purchased in advance.
-Seattle Art Museum (downtown location)
What: Culture! Look at the art!
Price: $17
Hours: Wed 10am - 5pm, Thu 10am - 9pm
Website: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
Additional Notes: Group rate (10+ people) with advance purchase.
-Seattle Asian Art Museum
What: Culture! Look at the art, Asian-style!
Price: $17
Hours: Wed 10am - 5pm, Thu 10am - 9pm
Website: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
Additional Notes: Group rate (10+ people) with advance purchase.
-Seattle Center
What: In addition to the big things already on this list (EMP, Pacific Science Center, Monorail, Space Needle), there are a number of smaller museums, gardens, and shops. (Like the Chihuly Garden and Glass.)
Price: Free to wander, some spots (like the museums) have their own admission prices.
Hours: Outside is always open. Shops and museums will have their own individual hours.
Website: http://www.seattlecenter.com/
-Seattle Harbor Tour (Argosy Cruises)
What: 1 hour narrated tour of the harbor.
Price: $23.25
Hours: 11am - 5:15pm, departing every 75min
Website: http://www.argosycruises.com/publiccruises/harbor.cfm
-Shorty's Pinball Bar
What: Full service bar with pinball and arcade machines.
Price: Free to enter, pay to eat/drink/play.
Hours: 12pm - 2am
Website: http://www.shortydog.com/
Additional Notes: 21+
-Sky High Sports
What: Indoor trampoline fun center.
Price: $11 an hour
Hours: 10am - 10pm
Website: http://sea.jumpskyhigh.com/
Additional Notes: ID required. 18 and under must have waiver signed by a parent. About an hour away.
-Smith Tower
What: Once the tallest building west of the Mississippi River, you can now visit the observation deck for 360 degree views. And you get to ride an old-fashioned manually operated elevator.
Price: $7.50
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Website: http://www.smithtower.com/Observation.html
-Space Needle
What: Icon of Seattle. Go up and get a great picture setting!
Price: $19
Hours: 9am – 12am
Website: http://www.spaceneedle.com/
Additional Notes: Group rates (15+ people) available.
-Theo Chocolate
What: Tour a chocolate factory and get samples.
Price: $6 per person or $150 for a group.
Hours: 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00
Website: http://www.theochocolate.com/
Additional Notes: Max group size for private tour is 25. No one can wear any perfume or cologne, must wear closed-toe shoes. Not recommended for children under 7.
-Underground Tour
What: 90 minute tour of Seattle's old city streets, now under the current ones.
Price: $16
Hours: 10am - 7pm
Website: http://www.undergroundtour.com/
-University of Washington
What: A college. Tour the campus, or take in one of the museums and exhibits. Arts UW, Burke Museum, Henry Art Gallery, The Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, UW Botanic Gardens, UW Libraries Exhibits, Gallager Law Library, UW Fish Collection
Price: Free to wander, but some exhibits may have a fee.
Hours: Varies depending on what you want to see.
Website: http://www.washington.edu/discover/visit
Additional Notes: Our own MetaverseNomad has offered to be our personal tour guide.
-Wing Luke Asian Art Museum
What: Nation’s only museum devoted to the Asian Pacific American experience,
Price: $12.95
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Website: http://www.wingluke.org/
Additional Notes: Includes all-day pass to gallery exhibitions & guided tour of the 1910 Historic Hotel and Yick Fung Company.
-Woodland Park Zoo
What: A zoo. Makes faces at the animals.
Price: $17.25
Hours: 9:30am - 6pm
Website: http://www.zoo.org/

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  • punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    Who has comments or suggestions? I know I learned some things last year:
    - I need to schedule lunch better. More time, better places, etc.
    - Be prepared for a lot of people. I was actually surprised (and therefore thrown off) when 50+ people showed up on Thursday last year. That was silly of me.
    - We put strain on the bus system. I'll try to make that experience better this year.

    What else? I'm not as familiar with Seattle as I am with Boston. Seattle is a different experience with different issues for us to tackle.
    Localites: what suggestions do you have? A must-see spot? Advice for getting around the city?
    Veteran tourists: what did I do right and what needs improvement?
    Anyone else: your thoughts and feelings are also valid. Share them!

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  • MalgarasMalgaras Registered User regular
    Hmm... PAX East 2012 was my first PAX and I never saw much of anything outside of the hotel and BCEC. Definitely going to have to jump in on this! :-)

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  • RavengerRavenger Trolololo Registered User regular
    Im down for the majority of Thursday, and possibly Wednesday

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  • LewieP's MummyLewieP's Mummy Registered User regular
    Me and LewieP's Daddy are up for this, both days. My only concern is I have ME and can't walk far cos I get tired and it hurts, so we may not do it all. At Prime 08 we went in cars, and East 09 We had a minibus that we all paid for. Does that not happen any more?

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    Me and LewieP's Daddy are up for this, both days. My only concern is I have ME and can't walk far cos I get tired and it hurts, so we may not do it all. At Prime 08 we went in cars, and East 09 We had a minibus that we all paid for. Does that not happen any more?

    Last year it was primarily using public transit to get around. A couple people had cars, but most of it was getting from place to place with the light rail or the bus.

  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    I'm getting in to Seattle Wednesday afternoon this year (I think). I am currently unsure as to my schedule, but I'll likely be around for some of the MMT on one of the days ;)

  • MetaverseNomadMetaverseNomad Registered User regular
    - I'll definitely have Thursday off. I might try to get Wednesday too, but I won't know until probably late July.
    - I'm absolutely up for helping out again if you need a guide/planning assistance/logistics/etc!
    - And I REALLY want to go on Ride the Ducks (preferably on Thursday, when I can go!) if we can get an entire boat full of PAXers!
    - If the UW tour ends up getting on the schedule, I'll be happy to give you the official tour ;)
    - Other suggestions: Seattle Waterfront (Curiosity shop and the Waterfront Arcade), Columbia tower (good views from the observation deck), International District, Seattle Pinball Museum

  • IncenjucarIncenjucar VChatter Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Me and LewieP's Daddy are up for this, both days. My only concern is I have ME and can't walk far cos I get tired and it hurts, so we may not do it all. At Prime 08 we went in cars, and East 09 We had a minibus that we all paid for. Does that not happen any more?

    Seattle is a very walking-oriented town (you can spot a local by their calves), so buses and feet are the main thing. But like any city you have things like Zip Car or shuttle rentals, and for very small groups you have things like Horse Carriages and Bike Taxis if you can find them.

  • LewieP's MummyLewieP's Mummy Registered User regular
    Yeah, last time I hired a car for 3 days and we used it for MMT, then I taxied most places after that. This time where we're staying overlooks PAX, so at least I won't have the hike I did then. If I pace myself carefully it will be fine - I just stop at lots of coffee shops :) . I also would like the duck tour.

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  • SolelronSolelron Wandering Gamer Cornelius, ORRegistered User regular
    Yeah the first year about killed me and wife cause of the walk from the underground tours to lunch..but..that was our fault.

    We are in for this year at the very least meeting everyone for a meal. I know we plan on (finally) getting up in the needle. EMP will depend on the exhibit this year. The Ducks are so worth it esp if you have never done them (I was pleasantly surprised last time around)

    But for you newbs to it. Put your Trust in Punzie! As much as she says she doesn't know Seattle she does an awesome job every year (and she gives good hugs! :)

  • punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    I think the MMT has surpassed the point where carpools and bus rentals are really feasible. I may be able to split the group and do a prepay option for a chartered bus and an on-the-fly option who use the public transit. I'll do some research and get back to you guys.

    Of course, anyone who wants to drive themselves is more than welcome to do so. I try to make sure people can easily see where we are/should be at all times, so you'd be able to meet up with us at any and all stops.

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  • LewieP's MummyLewieP's Mummy Registered User regular
    I've driven in lots of places, happily drive through central London regularly, but I found driving in Seattle so stressful - there were lots of roadworks, one way systems that changed direction depending on the time of day, and far too many hills to tackle without gears and a clutch!! I'll be giving a car a miss this time, and stick with taxis and walking.
    Thank you for organising this!

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  • LexiconGrrlLexiconGrrl Registered User regular
    @punzie - for busses, try First Student, the Garfield location for busses. It was the best deal I found when researching the beer tour.

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  • BrennaCeDriaBrennaCeDria Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Brian and I will be doing EMP and the Pacific Science Center on Thursday, and I'm always down for meeting up here and there when possible (last PAX I made it to was 2010 and we were lucky enough to run into part of the MMT at the aquarium that day). One thing that we'll be doing at the PSC for a fact that may have already been mentioned (I haven't gone through the whole thread yet) is the King Tut exhibit, but that has to be planned a bit more in advance than most things cause apparently it's scheduled entry times, but admission to that exhibit also includes general PSC admission.

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  • tsrblketsrblke Registered User regular
    Brian and I will be doing EMP and the Pacific Science Center on Thursday, and I'm always down for meeting up here and there when possible (last PAX I made it to was 2010 and we were lucky enough to run into part of the MMT at the aquarium that day). One thing that we'll be doing at the PSC for a fact that may have already been mentioned (I haven't gone through the whole thread yet) is the King Tut exhibit, but that has to be planned a bit more in advance than most things cause apparently it's scheduled entry times, but admission to that exhibit also includes general PSC admission.

    Is that the same King Tut exhibit that passed through Chicago in February? The wife and I missed it there (it was already sold out when we went to the Field Museum) and so a second bite at the apple may be worth it!

  • BrennaCeDriaBrennaCeDria Registered User regular
    tsrblke wrote: »
    Brian and I will be doing EMP and the Pacific Science Center on Thursday, and I'm always down for meeting up here and there when possible (last PAX I made it to was 2010 and we were lucky enough to run into part of the MMT at the aquarium that day). One thing that we'll be doing at the PSC for a fact that may have already been mentioned (I haven't gone through the whole thread yet) is the King Tut exhibit, but that has to be planned a bit more in advance than most things cause apparently it's scheduled entry times, but admission to that exhibit also includes general PSC admission.

    Is that the same King Tut exhibit that passed through Chicago in February? The wife and I missed it there (it was already sold out when we went to the Field Museum) and so a second bite at the apple may be worth it!

    I assume so, yes. It doesn't have the sarcophagus, but it should have pretty much everything else. The main info page is here and considering it's the special exhibit AND general admission, I'd say the $28 is more than worth it. (Brian and I did the main exhibits at the PSC when we were there in 2010 and while a lot of the areas were kind of more kid-friendly, sometimes that's worth it in itself. ^_^)

  • peetsnackpeetsnack Team Green Poké Assist, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Head Girl House Hufflepuff The Cleave LandsRegistered User regular
    I wont know until july if i will be able to go, but I do know that I will want to.

    There is one thing I dont like about the MMT. It is too far away. There needs to be a third MMT in addition to MMT Prime and MMT East. Mebbe one near my hometown? That would be super great. :D

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  • FenrisfangFenrisfang Edmonton, AB, CanadaRegistered User regular
    Hubby and I are coming in on the train first thing Thursday morning...might have to see if we can meet up with the tour for at least part of the day!

    PAX Tickets: check!
    Hotel Booked: check!
    Sitter for the kids: check!
    Excitement level rising: check, check and triple check!
  • MasterHeliosMasterHelios Registered User regular
    I probably won't be able to make it to PAX this year sadly (missed the registration), so I don't think I can be in on it this time.
    I could still do the buttons for it, though, if you'd like, since people seemed to enjoy those.

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  • peetsnackpeetsnack Team Green Poké Assist, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Head Girl House Hufflepuff The Cleave LandsRegistered User regular
    I probably won't be able to make it to PAX this year sadly (missed the registration), so I don't think I can be in on it this time.
    I could still do the buttons for it, though, if you'd like, since people seemed to enjoy those.

    that sucks that you didnt get in. now i am really regretting not getting 5 badges. :(

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  • RandomAtomRandomAtom Registered User regular
    Strong maybe, I want to take part but I need to look at how much else I'm doing.

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  • Jenny_SpaghettiJenny_Spaghetti I am 3 ginger midgets in a trench coat. Calgary, CanadalandRegistered User regular
    Maetrix and I are heading down Wednesday morning again this year. I would extraspecially like to do one of the cruisy options and the aquarium. Please don't schedule them on Wednesday morning this year or I may have to cry.

    P.S. Mobility issue peeps: I am gimpy and cab just about everywhere. Feel free to hitch a ride. :)

  • marmaduketwistmarmaduketwist London, UKRegistered User regular
    I really enjoyed the PAX East MMT this year, so I will probably attend on Thursday. As much as I'd like to attend both days, I'm probably going to be far too tired on Wednesday.

  • DeciusDecius I'm old! I'm fat! I'M BLUE!Registered User regular
    I'll be in on this, though I might duck out for a few of the places since this'll be year 3.

    I mean unless the cool people come.

    Then I'll stick around.

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  • Baka AlBaka Al Registered User regular
    Well, I had a blast with last years MMT, so I'm definitely down for the Wednesday, and most likely most of Thursday too.

    Oh, if we're looking at using buses again, might it be an idea for people to look at grabbing one of the travel cards the travel authority dies? I think they're Orca cards (although I'm probably mistaken)
    Because as 'fun' as it was to get a Bus driver almost cursing 40 odd people on the Thursday morning, I don't think it's wise or fair to make a habit of it on the tour

  • DashDDashD Dread Pirate Chef Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Something that isn't on your list (and isn't on anyone's radar yet) is the new ferris wheel they are building on Pier 57. It's still in construction stages, but supposed to be running by July 4th, so unless they fall way behind it should be open during the MMT.

    to check out the info: www.pier57ferriswheel.com/


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  • Menolly07Menolly07 Registered User regular
    I'm not 100% sure that I'm going to do the MMT. I know I definitely want to do the Japanese Gardens, Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo seems like an all day thing though.

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  • miklepandamiklepanda Registered User regular
    Hi, I totally want to go both days. It's the whole reason i'm going Tuesday instead of say... Thursday.

  • LexiconGrrlLexiconGrrl Registered User regular
    Menolly07 wrote: »
    I'm not 100% sure that I'm going to do the MMT. I know I definitely want to do the Japanese Gardens, Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo seems like an all day thing though.

    The zoo isn't that big really. You can see everyting in 2-3 hours unless you want to have long conversations with all the animals. Of course, that's mostly because they shut down the best exhibit they ever had due to budget cuts: the Nocturnal House is no longer there :(. So now there's significantly less awesome to spend time on.

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  • Menolly07Menolly07 Registered User regular
    I am a long conversations with the animals type for sure. I'm also hoping to wrangle a car rental for a day and drive out to the Point Defiance Zoo. It's an hour each way. I'm juggling that back and forth with the Woodland Park Zoo. Long drive vs still young Clouded Leopards...

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  • GamingGoddessGamingGoddess Profesh Nerd Phoenix, AZRegistered User regular
    My boyfriend and I might be interested! I went last year with my now ex boyfriend, but we both had a great time

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  • punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    Solelron wrote: »
    Yeah the first year about killed me and wife cause of the walk from the underground tours to lunch..but..that was our fault.

    No, that was a crazy walk. I try to keep our walks to under 5 minutes. (and thanks for the props :) )
    I probably won't be able to make it to PAX this year sadly (missed the registration), so I don't think I can be in on it this time.
    I could still do the buttons for it, though, if you'd like, since people seemed to enjoy those.

    That's sad. You were a great help the past couple MMTs.
    Decius wrote: »
    I'll be in on this, though I might duck out for a few of the places since this'll be year 3.

    I mean unless the cool people come.

    Then I'll stick around.

    I feel as though you're implying I'm NOT one of the cool people. But I know that can't be right... Must be a translation issue.
    Menolly07 wrote: »
    The zoo seems like an all day thing though.

    People were unimpressed with the Woodland Park Zoo when they went in 2010. I skipped the MMT that day, so I don't have firsthand info for you. If we do do a bubs rental (I'm checking it out now), longer distance things like that become more feasible.

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  • punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    Updated the location info in the OP. If you see anything that's wrong, doesn't make sense, has a messed up link, etc, let me know.
    I also added a couple new spots. New spots include:
    Beohms Candies, Theo Chocolates, and and the Chocolate Indulgence Tour
    Pier 57 Ferris Wheel
    Port Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    Safeco Field
    Asian Art Museum

    More to come.

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  • SerenitySerenity Registered User regular
    Swate! I am totally in again this year! (although not so sure I would be into repeat stuff)

    Thanks again Punzie for organizing this, you always do a great job.

    Not sure where planning is at but:
    - suggestion if we're taking public bus: see about getting a group pass so we're not holding up the bus for 10 minutes again (though it was kind of 'entertaining', it wasn't very fair to make everyone on the bus wait for us to all pay)
    - +1 for including the Aquarium

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  • LexiconGrrlLexiconGrrl Registered User regular
    Punzie - have you thought about adding Full Tilt Ice Cream? It's an ice cream and pinball parlor with a few locations. Definitely a 'locals' kind of thing.

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  • nowaymartinnowaymartin 3rd Dan Lima, PerúRegistered User regular
    Yup, totally going! count me in!

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  • SaldekSaldek Registered User regular
    So, I was thinking that http://www.graylineseattle.com/double-decker-hop-on-hop-off might be a possible solution to some of the transportation issues. The bus stops at or near quite a few of the major attractions in downtown from Pioneer Square to the Space Needle. Plus it's narrated between stops, so a little more fun than the city bus. A lot of the tourist places will have a discount combo ticket for the bus+their attraction.

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  • miklepandamiklepanda Registered User regular
    Any idea what to visit on Portland? i'm going there the weekend before PAX

  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    miklepanda wrote: »
    Any idea what to visit on Portland? i'm going there the weekend before PAX

    That's a little off-topic for this thread (and probably this forum). People sometimes make "I'm visiting X, what should I see" threads in H/A though http://forums.penny-arcade.com/categories/help-advice-forum with good responses.

  • CreamsteakCreamsteak Thrall Registered User regular
    I'm going to be in town all day Thursday, so there's a pretty good chance I'm going to join the MMT.

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