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Title: When’s everyone arriving?
Post by: rabbitwarren on June 08, 2019, 11:32:04 AM
I’m flying out on JetBlue Tuesday morning, hoping to get there by early afternoon.
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Post by: Michaelnaut on June 08, 2019, 11:36:44 AM
Arriving Tuesday morning, dropping off bags and then heading to DCA for the day.  Can't wait!
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Post by: SteveD on June 08, 2019, 11:43:14 AM
Arriving Tuesday afternoon, hopefully in time to head over the the Hilton for once.
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Post by: Miss Kitty on June 08, 2019, 11:48:45 AM
I'm already here!


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Post by: darlenealderson on June 08, 2019, 12:18:05 PM
My birthday is Saturday, I'm a bridesmaid on Sunday, and I'm flying out on Monday. It would be pointless to work Monday and Tuesday after the wedding so I'll chill on the beach before SDCC begins  :P
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Post by: jazzyj on June 08, 2019, 01:10:43 PM
Arriving Wednesday morning!
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Post by: JKingoftheNerds on June 08, 2019, 01:14:24 PM
Getting there Tuesday afternoon, for the second year in a row (we used to fly in on Wednesday). It’s super nice to arrive when things are more low key, and to enjoy the full menus for the Gaslamp Restaurants, rather than the abbreviated ones they serve during SDCC lol.
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Post by: Carlz on June 08, 2019, 02:30:56 PM
I’m flying in on Monday.. looking forward to some warm weather
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Post by: susanml10881 on June 08, 2019, 02:48:59 PM
I’m already here too!
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Post by: alyssa on June 08, 2019, 03:30:41 PM
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I'm already here!

ya all wanna meet up in the gaslamp for a something -- drink burger etc. on sunday? Calm before the storm so to speak

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Post by: Miss Kitty on June 08, 2019, 03:35:48 PM
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ya all wanna meet up in the gaslamp for a something -- drink burger etc. on sunday? Calm before the storm so to speak
Sunday works really well for me! Oh wait, I *may* be working...if it's after 3ish, I should be good!


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Post by: Devorah on June 08, 2019, 04:45:25 PM
Monday!


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Post by: hikanteki on June 08, 2019, 06:31:31 PM
Wednesday morning as usual. But I’m flying out Tuesday because I like to take my extra day after rather than before. (And, flights are cheaper on Tuesday.)
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Post by: BunkeyBrain on June 08, 2019, 08:01:26 PM
Also flying in Monday. We really enjoy San Diego, so I'm hoping to spend some time exploring non-downtown spots. Hopefully do something outdoorsy as well.

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Post by: accelerate on June 08, 2019, 08:56:17 PM
My third year arriving on Tuesday. It used to be Wednesday an hour before Preview Night, and before that, Thursday morning. So basically we used to dive headlong into the madness upon arrival, but now we value the downtime pre-con.
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Post by: DCD74 on June 09, 2019, 06:24:07 AM
Getting in Tuesday. My son and I have tickets to see the Hugh Jackman show that night.
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Post by: chaosdreamer on June 09, 2019, 07:05:14 AM
Probably late Tuesday night since I have a meeting on Tuesday so I will have to work. 😭
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 09, 2019, 07:33:50 AM
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Probably late Tuesday night since I have a meeting on Tuesday so I will have to work. 😭

Hey, at least it’s not a meeting on Wednesday or Thursday!
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Post by: jamiesugah on June 09, 2019, 11:06:23 AM
Wednesday lunch time. Cross your fingers that I don't have massive delays like last year!
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Post by: lrdavis28 on June 09, 2019, 12:33:51 PM
im coming in early Tuesday just to get myself settled in
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Post by: lrdavis28 on June 09, 2019, 12:35:03 PM
im coming in early Tuesday just to get myself settled in
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Post by: comicconfamily on June 09, 2019, 05:03:52 PM
We arrive the Friday before! We like to have plenty of time to do other stuff before everything starts.
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Post by: taka on June 09, 2019, 09:40:55 PM
Wednesday! wish I had more time to enjoy but at least I get to eat lucha libre burritos before the con  ;D
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Post by: Emerald_Mom on June 10, 2019, 06:16:23 AM
Coming in around noon (SD time) Tuesday.  First year coming, I flew in on Wednesday..... total cluster because of airline delays.... never again. I like getting there and being able to get settled and hit up Ralphs for supplies.
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Post by: tsnyder on June 10, 2019, 07:02:53 AM
Actually flying into LA on Sat to do a few days at Disneyland.  Then we will be driving down to SD Tuesday afternoon to arrive at check in time.
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Post by: RustyPonds on June 10, 2019, 08:22:58 AM
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Actually flying into LA on Sat to do a few days at Disneyland.  Then we will be driving down to SD Tuesday afternoon to arrive at check in time.

Same! Flying in to OC Saturday, Disneyland Sunday (mainly for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge) and then taking the train down to San Diego Monday to enjoy the activation sets ups/pre-con calm before the storm (one of my favorite parts of the con) and hopefully so I can do my pre-con volunteer shift.
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Post by: CaseyJones14 on June 10, 2019, 08:23:05 AM
Tuesday night for me. I'm always paranoid that my flight will be delayed on Wednesday so I always go a day early.
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Post by: TheNeck on June 10, 2019, 09:55:13 AM
we are driving in Tuesday
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Post by: tsnyder on June 10, 2019, 09:56:55 AM
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Tuesday night for me. I'm always paranoid that my flight will be delayed on Wednesday so I always go a day early.

I learned those lessons the hard way.  Second year going I had a 4 day badge so caught a red eye arriving at 7 AM Thursday morning.  Got to LAX for our layover and the hop from LAX to SD was cancelled.  Took them several hours to figure out what they were going to do and they finally threw us in a van and drove us down arriving at 2 PM.  Missed the majority of a SDCC day that time.

So next year I got PN and had conan tickets for Wed so figured wouldn't take any chances and would fly in Tuesday night.  Showed up to the airport on Tuesday and had 9 hours of delays and didn't arrive in SD until about 8AM Wed.  Luckily some of my awesome group held spots for us in the Conan ticket line to jump into as soon as we got there. 

Now I get in early on Tuesday..........
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Post by: Angel_ on June 10, 2019, 10:35:40 AM
Flying into socal Sunday July 14th, but not getting to SD until Tuesday.
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Post by: dianosaurus on June 10, 2019, 10:52:29 AM
Coming in Wednesday afternoon straight from a work conference in Chicago...hopefully I'll still have energy after a full and busy weekend. I usually just drive in from the CA Central Coast, so fingers crossed there are no delays!
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Post by: frgx on June 10, 2019, 11:06:07 AM
Spending a few days at Disneyland and then making it down to SD on Tuesday afternoon.
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Post by: TardisMom on June 10, 2019, 11:10:14 AM
Arriving Tuesday in time for the meet up at HBF!
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Post by: chocolateshake on June 10, 2019, 11:40:37 AM
Every morning on the trolley.
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Post by: alyssa on June 10, 2019, 12:30:55 PM
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Every morning on the trolley.
we're thinging of doing a sm burger/beer thing sunday nite in the gaslamp if you're so inclined
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 10, 2019, 12:36:55 PM
When is everyone arriving...? Wait, aren't we not supposed to discuss our arrival times to prevent everyone else from arriving earlier? ;)
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Post by: TossedSalad on June 10, 2019, 12:56:02 PM
Driving in Wednesday morning. None of us have PN so we’ll enjoy the day Wednesday checking stuff out without worry of the convention center
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Post by: susanml10881 on June 11, 2019, 06:51:06 PM
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ya all wanna meet up in the gaslamp for a something -- drink burger etc. on sunday? Calm before the storm so to speak

Sure, I think I’m free so far.
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Post by: Michaelnaut on June 11, 2019, 08:13:33 PM
Mmm...burger...
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Post by: Iris on June 11, 2019, 09:02:50 PM
Most of my friends are arriving on Wednesday, but we're not driving down into downtown for real until Thursday morning. We have a tradition to eat at Honey's in Encinitas the morning of going to the con. Granted we have some new people and one normal group member might not be coming with us strictly. So, who knows if we'll do it this year.

I'll be going down Wednesday morning for the preview night meet-up at breakfast though!
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Post by: Miss Kitty on June 11, 2019, 09:22:39 PM
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Mmm...burger...
We are going to a vegan place. Come out early and join us!

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Post by: alyssa on June 12, 2019, 08:57:34 AM
in case anyone has forgotten and is in town, there will be an informal gathering Tuesday afternoon by the Starbuckes at the Hilton Bayfront.

there will be nametags with forum names.... because, yes, i refer to everyone by their forum name ;)
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Post by: gaeilstar on June 12, 2019, 09:40:58 AM
Arriving Monday afternoon. Always nice to spend a little time looking around and eating/drinking before con
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Post by: mark on June 12, 2019, 10:23:47 AM
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Most of my friends are arriving on Wednesday, but we're not driving down into downtown for real until Thursday morning. We have a tradition to eat at Honey's in Encinitas the morning of going to the con. Granted we have some new people and one normal group member might not be coming with us strictly. So, who knows if we'll do it this year.

I'll be going down Wednesday morning for the preview night meet-up at breakfast though!

We love that restaurant, and Encinitas in general :) I always seem to find some good old sci-fi stuff at that little bookstore across the street from Honey's.

We are flying in on Monday again this year. Will hit the forum meetup on Tuesday and then see As You Like It at the Old Globe Tuesday night.
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Post by: dcol on June 12, 2019, 01:46:19 PM
Wednesday in time to check-in at Hilton Bayfront, then enjoy preview night.
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Post by: comicconfamily on June 12, 2019, 02:55:01 PM
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there will be nametags with forum names.... because, yes, i refer to everyone by their forum name ;)

I'm gonna call you by your forum name too!  8)
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Post by: Iris on June 12, 2019, 05:14:50 PM
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We love that restaurant, and Encinitas in general :) I always seem to find some good old sci-fi stuff at that little bookstore across the street from Honey's.

We are flying in on Monday again this year. Will hit the forum meetup on Tuesday and then see As You Like It at the Old Globe Tuesday night.

Honey's is the best! I've been going there since high school, didn't know about the little bookstore across the street though. It's confirmed that one of our friends won't be joining for early morning breakfast at Honey's shame. We'll try to still go though.
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Post by: TossedSalad on June 12, 2019, 10:49:13 PM
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Honey's is the best! I've been going there since high school, didn't know about the little bookstore across the street though. It's confirmed that one of our friends won't be joining for early morning breakfast at Honey's shame. We'll try to still go though.

I’m always looking for new places to eat when I go to the Con. I guess I’ll have to see if we can make this place happen also
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Post by: admiral-lira on June 13, 2019, 05:49:28 AM
Saturday well before sunrise


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Post by: perc2100 on June 13, 2019, 05:58:39 PM
Ummmmm....July 1999?  Lucky to live about 20/25 min. from the Convention Center  ^-^
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Post by: Iris on June 14, 2019, 10:38:40 AM
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Ummmmm....July 1999?  Lucky to live about 20/25 min. from the Convention Center  ^-^

By that logic I've arrived since February 1991 lol born and raised in SD and moved back after uni.
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Post by: Namron83 on June 19, 2019, 09:45:00 AM
Depending if the hotel will let us check in early, the plan is to leave late Tuesday 11PM or Wed 2AM. We called ahead last year and they (different hotel) let us check in early so we started our 8hr drive earlier than planned. So yea.... Wednesday.
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Post by: Miss Kitty on June 19, 2019, 10:28:44 AM
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Depending if the hotel will let us check in early, the plan is to leave late Tuesday 11PM or Wed 2AM. We called ahead last year and they (different hotel) let us check in early so we started our 8hr drive earlier than planned.
Even if you can't check in early, they can hold your bags until it is available and best the rush. That gives you time to roam around a bit.

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Post by: Namron83 on June 19, 2019, 11:02:04 AM
Good to know, thanks!
I think the usual check in time for most places is 2PM? So we'd probably be out and about for 7 hrs at most before checking in if that were the case. Would be nice to get a bit of a rest though since we'd be lacking sleep aha
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Post by: Javier on June 19, 2019, 12:12:04 PM
I will be arriving Monday afternoon till the next Monday morning. Hoping to do some San Diego touristy things which I never had the time to do.
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Post by: Vapors on June 29, 2019, 09:32:01 PM
My mom lives in San Diego still, so it's a Comic Con and home visit trip every year.  So I typically arrive the weekend before.  This year I'll probably get in Fri or Sat since I drive and can choose when to leave.