Post by: Angology on July 27, 2022, 10:29:59 AM
Post by: Karin on July 27, 2022, 02:36:22 PM
Post by: puppy on July 27, 2022, 04:24:23 PM
Well, next year I'm gonna try to get a hotel room for my group for the first time. We normally commute since we live close by but the late nights/early mornings were painful this year. The 2 hours we would save by not commuting sound wonderful.
We live close enough to commute, but it would not be fun, especially with the traffic near the convention center. We've stayed closer and closer to the convention center as the years have gone by. Used to try to save money by staying at Hotel Circle. No more. With Hall H, I prefer HBF, MMM, or MGH.
Post by: Karin on July 27, 2022, 04:48:27 PM
We live close enough to commute, but it would not be fun, especially with the traffic near the convention center. We've stayed closer and closer to the convention center as the years have gone by. Used to try to save money by staying at Hotel Circle. No more. With Hall H, I prefer HBF, MMM, or MGH.
It's also the first year we braved Hall H Saturday, which is something we had fun doing and would do again but we all agreed that we need a place to have a real rest at least Friday and Saturday. No more commuting if I can help it. MMM looks perfect for us, I've always wanted to try the pool and then raid the hospitality suite for snacks haha.
Post by: MarvelGurl on July 27, 2022, 06:40:18 PM
Post by: Jesse O on July 27, 2022, 07:20:26 PM
Yeah I live in LA, and with my comic con schedule I feel like commuting all 5 days would be hellish. You have traffic in the morning to deal with and exhaustion at night to deal with. Totally worth it to get a hotel. Some people call SDCC Nerd Prom, but I call it a Nerd Sleep Away Camp.
Totally agree. I’ve commuted from LA and I’ve stayed in a hotel.
Hotel wins. Every. Time.
Post by: accelerate on July 31, 2022, 01:57:10 AM
Well, next year I'm gonna try to get a hotel room for my group for the first time. We normally commute since we live close by but the late nights/early mornings were painful this year. The 2 hours we would save by not commuting sound wonderful.
My sis and I teamed up with some random Twitter folks for a Hall H line, and one of the women in the group actually lives in San Diego and chose to stay in a downtown hotel just for the convenience, so yeah, I would totally get a hotel room!
Post by: marcia29 on July 31, 2022, 11:15:07 AM
Post by: RighteousRita on July 31, 2022, 01:16:06 PM
https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/moxy-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaKQCiAECmAExuAEHyAEM2AED6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuAKSvpuXBsACAdICJGU5NzNmMGNiLWNiMTYtNGRlOS1iMTBhLTgxNWVkMThjZDI0ZtgCBOACAQ&sid=b3fb9e1d21b01d9f454fad1bac468393&aid=304142&ucfs=1&arphpl=1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&dest_id=2092&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&req_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&req_children=0&hpos=2&hapos=2&sr_order=popularity&srpvid=ec508c92d1270024&srepoch=1659297575&all_sr_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&highlighted_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&matching_block_id=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&sr_pri_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0__98325&tpi_r=2 (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/moxy-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaKQCiAECmAExuAEHyAEM2AED6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuAKSvpuXBsACAdICJGU5NzNmMGNiLWNiMTYtNGRlOS1iMTBhLTgxNWVkMThjZDI0ZtgCBOACAQ&sid=b3fb9e1d21b01d9f454fad1bac468393&aid=304142&ucfs=1&arphpl=1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&dest_id=2092&dest_type=district&group_adults=2&req_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&req_children=0&hpos=2&hapos=2&sr_order=popularity&srpvid=ec508c92d1270024&srepoch=1659297575&all_sr_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&highlighted_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&matching_block_id=383900001_121240564_0_0_0&sr_pri_blocks=383900001_121240564_0_0_0__98325&tpi_r=2)
Post by: Iris on July 31, 2022, 05:35:00 PM
Can't take credit for the tip, Carlo on the FOCC discord posted it and this link to the tweet about it, and pinged the hotels role, just putting it over here for the non-discord people:
https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693 (https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693)
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@SD_Comic_Con
If anyone is already looking at backup hotels for SDCC 2023, Residence Inn Gaslamp has a few affordable room available (Tuesday to Sunday) with free cancellation and no prepayment required.
https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?aid=898409&label=affnetawin-index_pub-214459_site-_pname-Honey%20Science%20Corporation_plc-ext_ts-g8003223918026728064-a8699567526390388350_clkid-6776_1659310823_40549ec6bf627a158b16ac65e9ad15e2&sid=f552df620f224805c669330e1d9858d1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&city=20015725&highlighted_hotels=190633&hlrd=with_av&keep_landing=1&no_rooms=1&redirected=1&source=hotel&srpvid=4ac7a1b145fd0103&room1=A,A,A,; (https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?aid=898409&label=affnetawin-index_pub-214459_site-_pname-Honey%20Science%20Corporation_plc-ext_ts-g8003223918026728064-a8699567526390388350_clkid-6776_1659310823_40549ec6bf627a158b16ac65e9ad15e2&sid=f552df620f224805c669330e1d9858d1&checkin=2023-07-18&checkout=2023-07-23&city=20015725&highlighted_hotels=190633&hlrd=with_av&keep_landing=1&no_rooms=1&redirected=1&source=hotel&srpvid=4ac7a1b145fd0103&room1=A,A,A,;)
Post by: perc2100 on August 01, 2022, 08:24:26 AM
We live close enough to commute, but it would not be fun, especially with the traffic near the convention center. We've stayed closer and closer to the convention center as the years have gone by. Used to try to save money by staying at Hotel Circle. No more. With Hall H, I prefer HBF, MMM, or MGH.I live about 20-25 mins up the 15 from downtown, and while the commute is manageable I would absolutely stay in a hotel within walking distance if I could. Not only do I often miss all the nighttime shenanigans with out-of-town friends and line group peeps, but when things like this year's Hall H line debacle happen (I got my wristband Friday night for C a few mins before midnight, and had to be back downtown around 6am after the hard core security for Friday's Hall H line wouldn't let people leave security area after around 6:45amish), that commute felt not-so-fun.
Post by: accelerate on August 01, 2022, 12:01:57 PM
Residence Inn Gaslamp is also available on booking.com (and marriott for direct through July 22) for 2023 SDCC dates. Booking is no-prepayment needed and free cancellation while Marriott is I believe deposit/prepay but refundable and cancellable. They're good rates too, will be roughly what I paid for HBF for the same number of nights this year! I just booked Residence Inn Gaslamp through booking. I would have done so through Marriott, but I really don't want to do a deposit at the moment. Also, when I pulled it up on my phone on Marriott earlier, it was letting me choose July 23 for check-out (Sunday,) but now it it's limiting me to Saturday. Might check back tomorrow to see if that changes.
Can't take credit for the tip, Carlo on the FOCC discord posted it and this link to the tweet about it, and pinged the hotels role, just putting it over here for the non-discord people:
https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693 (https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693)
Residence Inn only has single bed rooms, or else I'd jump on this for backup. I know they have rooms with a soft bed, but judging from the pictures, it'd be very cramped. But having a kitchen would be nice to have.
Post by: Iris on August 01, 2022, 05:31:18 PM
Residence Inn only has single bed rooms, or else I'd jump on this for backup. I know they have rooms with a soft bed, but judging from the pictures, it'd be very cramped. But having a kitchen would be nice to have.
Yeah, honestly something that I hate is that you never get to see pictures of when the rooms have the sofa bed extended into an actual bed. It's not just Residence Inn but basically anywhere that also advertises a sofa bed. You never get to see what the space looks like if it's out and I can never find customer pictures of them like that too. But honestly, hotel rooms with two beds are usually pretty cramped either way and my friends and I aren't hugely picky, so I just went for it. I do know they have rooms w/ the sofa bed in which the orientation of the furniture is different and sometimes that looks like it'd be better space wise, but it's hard to tell if it's a different type of room type either...
Honestly, just because that irks me so much, if I ever end up staying at a hotel with a sofa bed, I'll probably get pictures of how it looks when extended, even if I'm not using it, just so I can make a review with it lmao
Residence Inn Gaslamp is also available on booking.com (and marriott for direct through July 22) for 2023 SDCC dates. Booking is no-prepayment needed and free cancellation while Marriott is I believe deposit/prepay but refundable and cancellable. They're good rates too, will be roughly what I paid for HBF for the same number of nights this year! I just booked Residence Inn Gaslamp through booking. I would have done so through Marriott, but I really don't want to do a deposit at the moment. Also, when I pulled it up on my phone on Marriott earlier, it was letting me choose July 23 for check-out (Sunday,) but now it it's limiting me to Saturday. Might check back tomorrow to see if that changes.
Can't take credit for the tip, Carlo on the FOCC discord posted it and this link to the tweet about it, and pinged the hotels role, just putting it over here for the non-discord people:
https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693 (https://discord.com/channels/595771074810216448/986344293323128963/1003444578432581693)
Just checked, they haven't opened up reservations for Saturday night yet for booking directly. It's still locked to July 22, 2023 as the last day you can book.
Post by: sessionka on August 05, 2022, 07:59:10 PM
Well - people already seem to be discussing it, so let's start the 2023 thread (a great way to combat post-con depression is to discuss next year!!!
Just checked MMM for next year, and the dates are all blocked off.
A new Marriott Hotel is opening up in the Gaslamp in October.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanar-ac-hotel-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter/
Should be interesting to see what it will be like when it opens and if it will be offered in the sale next year.
Post by: accelerate on August 06, 2022, 12:27:08 AM
Post by: perc2100 on August 06, 2022, 03:53:28 PM
Just checked MMM for next year, and the dates are all blocked off.
A new Marriott Hotel is opening up in the Gaslamp in October.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanar-ac-hotel-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter/
Should be interesting to see what it will be like when it opens and if it will be offered in the sale next year.
FWIW that's about a 15 min. walk/.6 miles from Convention Center.
For comparison Hard Rock Hotel = 4 min. walk/.2 miles; Omni = same
Post by: Michaelnaut on August 09, 2022, 11:41:37 AM
Post by: marcia29 on August 09, 2022, 01:41:22 PM
I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.
Me too. Hard Rock. Hard pass.
Post by: Iris on August 09, 2022, 06:01:43 PM
I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.
I actually did the same, but moreso it's probably off my top list of 6 completely and not just to the bottom. I'll replace it with something of roughly the same distance anyway. The worst part, I feel like when I was reading the recent reviews I thought, "Oh this sounds very familiar," meaning I had probably heard things vaguely in that vein on the forum in the past (meaning before this year etc.) and it still never came off the list until now when I gave it more conscious thought. Considering Devorah mentioned that some of the restrictions had pretty much always been around during SDCC, I feel like I just ignored the negatives in past years when it was on my list. I told my friends to remind me if I forgot to take it off for next year. Honestly, maybe in the past I thought I could deal, but I definitely won't deal with restrictions like that these days.
Post by: stl_ben on August 09, 2022, 08:33:25 PM
Post by: accelerate on August 09, 2022, 11:23:50 PM
Post by: dolphina on August 10, 2022, 01:17:27 PM
Post by: NCDS on August 10, 2022, 03:51:20 PM
I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.
It has never been on my list. Too few rooms and too much hassle. If I am not going to get my top choice then there is no use wasting my next chance there. It's not strategic.
Post by: accelerate on August 10, 2022, 04:46:05 PM
It has never been on my list. Too few rooms and too much hassle. If I am not going to get my top choice then there is no use wasting my next chance there. It's not strategic.It’s why I never put Hilton Gaslamp on my list (or if I do, it’ll be in my second lottery submission). Despite its prime location, there just doesn’t seem to be that many rooms.
Post by: sessionka on August 10, 2022, 06:45:25 PM
I'm currently reordering my hotel priorities based upon folk's reviews/experiences...net-net: Hard Rock goes to the bottom of the list.
I always had it on my list, because of its location, but it was never my first choice. Now that I hear about these issues, it'll definitely come off my list.
Post by: marcia29 on August 12, 2022, 11:55:16 AM
Post by: ALF on September 01, 2022, 01:13:18 PM
Post by: sessionka on September 01, 2022, 01:32:07 PM
What’s wrong with the Hard Rock again? I miss the gruesome detail.
see @kamisbutterfly (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8066) post here:
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12066.msg317513#msg317513
Post by: ALF on September 01, 2022, 08:15:41 PM
Post by: Deathbyjackal on September 02, 2022, 10:28:09 AM
Post by: marcia29 on September 02, 2022, 01:40:09 PM
Heads up, Marriott just cancelled a reservation I had for the Moxy for next year's dates. I wonder if they're going through and purging to prepare to offer rooms with the sale next year?
Say What???!! Not good news at all. :(
Post by: Deathbyjackal on September 02, 2022, 01:57:36 PM
Say What???!! Not good news at all. :(
I called Marriott corporate, they didn't have an explanation and suggested I call the Moxy front desk. I did, and I'm awaiting a call back, but we shall see!
Post by: sessionka on September 02, 2022, 04:26:16 PM
I called Marriott corporate, they didn't have an explanation and suggested I call the Moxy front desk. I did, and I'm awaiting a call back, but we shall see!
Isn't that sort of the norm? Aren't there times when some hotels 'forget' that's the week of Comic-Con. When I checked it for availability that week, it said 'sold out'
Post by: SyndE on September 03, 2022, 04:46:44 PM
This year I stayed (by choice, early bird) at the Doubletree Mission Valley, right across from the trolley stop. It was fine, if getting a little worn. There are also no fridges in the rooms and if you want food, you pretty much have to get it delivered. However, I am not a con nightlife person anymore, and I can't see myself camping out for Hall H. So, it might be nice to stay away from the maddening crowd a bit.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Post by: chocolateshake on September 04, 2022, 11:53:57 AM
Does anyone have any experience staying either north (on the Coaster route) or south (on the trolley blue line route) as opposed to in SD? The reason I ask is that I'm An Old Person ::) and honestly am done with the con by 8pm nightly, or at least I was this year. I wouldn't mind staying up (or down) the coast a little bit, and maybe even avoiding con at all on Saturday.
Unless you want to stay far away, the Coaster is not an option. It's a regional train and not really metro. So it doesn't stop very often and the stops are wide apart. It does stop close to a beach in many places though.
The Blue Line Trolley also goes North with more frequent and shorter stops. In particular the UTC stop is in an area with a lot of hotels and a big shopping center so has plenty of places to eat. Being UCSD/La Jolla though, it's not cheap. It's reasonably close to beaches and my favorite La Jolla shores.
If value is what you are after, the Blue Line south will take you there. I've said it before, but if I wasn't local I would seriously considering staying at the border. There are places there with good reviews at a bargain price. Of course that area has lots of cheap and great food as well as a huge outlet mall.
Post by: alyssa on September 04, 2022, 03:38:17 PM
Post by: sefton42 on September 15, 2022, 06:29:05 PM
Post by: sessionka on September 15, 2022, 07:55:16 PM
Cancellation notices for the Residence Inn have been going out
Did you have a reservation, or are you hearing that other people did, and they're getting cancellation notices
Post by: stl_ben on September 16, 2022, 05:48:23 AM
Did you have a reservation, or are you hearing that other people did, and they're getting cancellation noticesI had a reservation and mine was cancelled.
Post by: marcia29 on September 16, 2022, 07:24:27 AM
Post by: lliving on September 16, 2022, 02:51:35 PM
Heads up, Marriott just cancelled a reservation I had for the Moxy for next year's dates. I wonder if they're going through and purging to prepare to offer rooms with the sale next year?Just had my Moxy reservation for next year cancelled. the email blamed it on an “internet glitch”. Whatever…
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Post by: sefton42 on September 16, 2022, 06:43:26 PM
Did you have a reservation, or are you hearing that other people did, and they're getting cancellation notices
Both. I booked directly through Marriott.
Post by: stl_ben on September 16, 2022, 07:43:45 PM
Were the reservations for the Residence Inn that have been cancelled scheduled directly with the Marriott or through another site? This is disturbing...Mine was booked directly with them.
Post by: marcia29 on September 17, 2022, 04:47:57 AM
Post by: sefton42 on September 17, 2022, 05:08:14 AM
Post by: perc2100 on September 17, 2022, 10:14:01 AM
Thinking about this past year, I do not remember hearing about this many folk getting cancellations of directly booked early Marriott hotel reservations. I admired those who were able to book early. Looks like those days may be gone. :(FWIW that would've been fall of 2019: a lot of space between then and now (with one or two major global events that occurred that may've clouded memories a bit as well :P ).
I think this type of thing happens annually: people try to get ahead of the rush by pre-booking for the following year's Con, and the system letting them in-the-moment. Only later do the hotels cancel reservations knowing they can likely charge more in the lotto or whatnot (or maybe/also they are contractually obligated to ONLY take reservations during and after the lotto, for some specific hotels). Not all cancel, and some hotels actually honor their reservation/customers. But many do, and with the way the economy has been the last year or so, with "inflation" (read: corporate greed) meaning prices in 2022 are significantly higher than in 2021, I suspect more hoteliers will cancel already booked reservations this year in anticipation of higher costs next year
Post by: RighteousRita on September 17, 2022, 05:16:37 PM
Just had my Moxy reservation for next year cancelled. the email blamed it on an “internet glitch”. Whatever…I got the same thing. Then I called the hotel and they said that the Marriott has set up a number just for this BS. People have said that Marriott is infamous for doing these cancellations to get the higher prices
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Post by: sessionka on September 17, 2022, 07:55:47 PM
Post by: stl_ben on September 17, 2022, 08:49:12 PM
I got the same thing. Then I called the hotel and they said that the Marriott has set up a number just for this BS. People have said that Marriott is infamous for doing these cancellations to get the higher pricesIf you get anywhere with the number you got please share. Was looking forward to locking in a room early with a full kitchen to take my family next year.
Post by: Iris on September 17, 2022, 09:45:08 PM
I honestly always take these early bookings for my back-up hotels, especially if they're for reasonable pricing etc., as dubious at best in terms of if they'll work out. In the back of my mind, I hope for the best but won't be surprised if it doesn't at all get honored.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out though long term. Especially with returning reg coming up soon.
Post by: RighteousRita on September 17, 2022, 10:37:45 PM
I booked via booking.com for the Residence Inn Downtown/Gaslamp on the off chance it actually worked and didn't get cancelled. So far, it hasn't been cancelled, though of course I suspect that it partially has to do with it being a third-party site. I imagine maybe it hasn't been sent to Marriott's booking systems yet and that's why.I booked via booking.com and they still cancelled.if I weee you, I would call them to make sure your reservation is still good.
I honestly always take these early bookings for my back-up hotels, especially if they're for reasonable pricing etc., as dubious at best in terms of if they'll work out. In the back of my mind, I hope for the best but won't be surprised if it doesn't at all get honored.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out though long term. Especially with returning reg coming up soon.
Post by: Iris on September 17, 2022, 11:30:49 PM
I booked via booking.com and they still cancelled.if I weee you, I would call them to make sure your reservation is still good.
Oh! Thanks for the heads up!! I'd only seen people (in the discord) mention that their booking.com ones still seemed to be fine, though it's a bit scattered in terms of dates it was said. I'll go ahead and contact them about it. It was a back-up reservation regardless, but it would be nice to know earlier than later if it's already going to be cancelled.
Post by: RighteousRita on September 17, 2022, 11:35:18 PM
Oh! Thanks for the heads up!! I'd only seen people (in the discord) mention that their booking.com ones still seemed to be fine, though it's a bit scattered in terms of dates it was said. I'll go ahead and contact them about it. It was a back-up reservation regardless, but it would be nice to know earlier than later if it's already going to be cancelled.contact the hotel not booking.com. Since Marriott did the cancellations.
Post by: marcia29 on September 18, 2022, 08:59:28 AM
FWIW that would've been fall of 2019: a lot of space between then and now (with one or two major global events that occurred that may've clouded memories a bit as well :P ).
When I had been looking--Marriott did not open rooms for 2022 outside of the SDCC block until August 2021. I would be really, really surprised if someone had managed to book rooms in 2019 and carry them through to 2022. But I may have misunderstood your post... :-X
Post by: Sakura17 on October 05, 2022, 10:36:49 PM
Post by: Xircuits on October 16, 2022, 08:33:08 AM
Post by: rushfanyyz on October 16, 2022, 10:10:15 AM
Should we start looking for hotels to book now or wait? I don't know if things have changed since 2017 (last time I did SDCC). I remember there was a lotto or something for hotels. I lucked out in 2017 and was able to get a room at Horton Grand Hotel. Thanks!They haven't announced that there won't be a hotel lottery, so for now it is safe to assume they will do the same as last year. For 2022 they did the hotel lottery same as usual. There may be one that shows up on booking.com or the like, but most of the hotels have it locked down and blacked out in preparation for the lottery. The process itself might change or the company doing the lottery/allotment might change, but the hotels have everything blacked out for now.
Post by: Sakura17 on October 23, 2022, 03:47:08 PM
Should we start looking for hotels to book now or wait? I don't know if things have changed since 2017 (last time I did SDCC). I remember there was a lotto or something for hotels. I lucked out in 2017 and was able to get a room at Horton Grand Hotel. Thanks!
You can start looking and use it as backup plan in case the hotel lottery doesn't work out. It will probably be more expensive now since it doesn't have the rates. I would be looking for one that allows free cancellation up to a certain time frame. Stay away from Omni because they will definitely change the rates on you regardless of the rate you initially booked.
Post by: marcia29 on October 23, 2022, 04:03:06 PM
"Comic-Con 2023’s general hotel reservation event in early 2023 will include the downtown hotels closest to the San Diego Convention Center, however, you should know you can score an amazing deal before then on a hotel reservation in our Early Bird Hotel Sale!"
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels (https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels)
Post by: sessionka on November 29, 2022, 09:18:12 AM
Seems early to me, but whatever... :)
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/early-bird-hotel-sale-back-comic-con-2023
Post by: Xircuits on November 29, 2022, 10:59:50 AM
Post by: marcia29 on November 29, 2022, 11:11:06 AM
Hmmm, did they sell out already? Went to the site and put in dates and they all said unavailable.
A sell out already would be..insane. Probably a glitch. ???
Post by: alyssa on November 29, 2022, 11:30:42 AM
Early Bird Hotel Information Posted.thx for the heads up!
Seems early to me, but whatever... :)
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/early-bird-hotel-sale-back-comic-con-2023
i pushed it out to the social feeds & discord
Post by: alyssa on November 29, 2022, 11:33:01 AM
Hmmm, did they sell out already? Went to the site and put in dates and they all said unavailable.
I was just able to add a Days inn room to my cart.... glitch is my thinking ;)
Post by: NCDS on November 29, 2022, 03:24:18 PM
Post by: FlamedLiquid on November 29, 2022, 04:22:04 PM
Post by: Angology on November 30, 2022, 07:30:46 PM
eta: Other than that, the list is exactly the same as last year (so maybe there was copy and paste going on, and they forgot to remove that one. Or, it will show up later)
Post by: vpoulsen on January 17, 2023, 01:54:54 AM
Post by: RighteousRita on January 18, 2023, 06:20:31 AM
Post by: vpoulsen on January 18, 2023, 10:11:40 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 18, 2023, 10:40:17 AM
But they would love to sell every single other room they have available at prices 2-30 times their normal nightly rate. If they can do that by releasing them at times advantageous to them (right after cancellation deadlines, for instance, so they could potentially sell the same room twice - once to the person who canceled but abandoned a non-refundable night, and once to someone new), they absolutely will.
Post by: sefton42 on January 18, 2023, 11:41:01 AM
Post by: rabbitwarren on January 19, 2023, 08:47:01 AM
Post by: highgiant on January 19, 2023, 12:01:08 PM
Post by: sessionka on January 19, 2023, 01:25:59 PM
its been a while since I've been (2017) when has the general sale been in previous years?
2018 and 2019 it was April
2022, it was May
Post by: sefton42 on January 19, 2023, 01:58:14 PM
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 19, 2023, 02:09:22 PM
2018 and 2019 it was April
2022, it was May
No, last year (2022) it was 4/28.
Before that, it's been April every year since 2016.
Post by: sessionka on January 19, 2023, 02:18:55 PM
No, last year (2022) it was 4/28.
Before that, it's been April every year since 2016.
oops...
i was looking at my hotel confirmation email, which came in May. :)
Post by: vpoulsen on January 19, 2023, 04:07:28 PM
Post by: sefton42 on January 19, 2023, 04:39:12 PM
Post by: RighteousRita on January 26, 2023, 06:08:22 AM
COMIC-CON 2022
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
will open Thursday, April 28, 2022
at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Post by: alyssa on January 26, 2023, 07:03:38 AM
#halfJoking
Post by: RighteousRita on January 26, 2023, 07:05:36 AM
shall I start a poll for when the hotel reservations will happen for 2023?sounds good
#halfJoking
Post by: marcia29 on January 26, 2023, 07:42:10 AM
shall I start a poll for when the hotel reservations will happen for 2023?
#halfJoking
Yes. It is certainly on my mind. Every day. :)
Post by: alyssa on January 26, 2023, 08:35:11 AM
Yes. It is certainly on my mind. Every day. :)
someone else is welcome to do it. LOL
I'm slammed till next week
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on January 26, 2023, 04:35:26 PM
Post by: alyssa on January 27, 2023, 09:15:21 AM
Yes. It is certainly on my mind. Every day. :)ok it's started
lmk if there's any other dates/options etc all
I do parking lottery so hotels are a little out of my depth
Post by: stl_ben on January 27, 2023, 10:12:39 AM
Post by: Berts on January 27, 2023, 11:06:30 AM
Post by: sefton42 on January 27, 2023, 11:09:33 AM
My pick is April 6 since I’ll be in London for Star Wars Celebration then.
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 27, 2023, 11:24:01 AM
I'm still unsure why they choose a Thursday morning to do this.
Because OnPeak doesn't work weekends. (I'm aware this is an incredibly stupid reason, especially since none of the person-to-room matching is done in real time, but that doesn't make it less true.)
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 27, 2023, 05:10:34 PM
We shall see....
Post by: Mario_c on January 28, 2023, 09:00:07 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVpJmfCx/Screenshot-2023-01-28-at-11-49-12-AM.png)
Post by: marcia29 on January 28, 2023, 09:08:52 AM
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on January 29, 2023, 03:31:21 PM
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Post by: marcia29 on January 30, 2023, 02:34:10 PM
I'm thinking 4/20. I tried to go back and grab what dates the heads up emails went out and the on-sale dates were (thank you twitter hashtags ;D ) and put those dates against when Wondercon was that year since they seem to get past that before getting into SDCC hotels.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVpJmfCx/Screenshot-2023-01-28-at-11-49-12-AM.png)
Last year, the heads up email was only TWO days before? That was cruel.
Post by: sefton42 on January 30, 2023, 02:46:30 PM
Post by: marcia29 on January 30, 2023, 03:00:47 PM
It was also just 2 days in 2019. Think that’s the new norm.
Crikey. Think I had better start my review and list now.
Post by: pkthecat on January 30, 2023, 05:49:53 PM
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Post by: vpoulsen on February 04, 2023, 01:37:43 PM
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Post by: sefton42 on February 04, 2023, 02:04:58 PM
Post by: alyssa on February 05, 2023, 08:59:55 AM
I hope no one is offended by this, but based upon how "alert" (that's sarcasm) and "cheerful" (that is NOT sarcasm) some of my most grumpy and non-morning students were last year on April 20 (aka 420) I don't think they will hold it on April 20, just sayin...Seriously...one of my students, who was Miss NON-congeniality every day...I mean NOTHING would make this girl smile...waltzed into class that morning all smiles...and I asked her why she was so cheerful that morning her response was "Oh I had some REALLY good coffee this morning Miss!" Being clueless of course I was mystified until her two besties snarted snickering...and they said "It's 420 Miss, you know...as in, weed???" And then it hit me...ahhh. "Well" I said "In that case, since it puts you in such a positive mood, you should have coffee every morning." I think it shocked them that I could actually show a sense of humor about it. I wasn't happy she was stoned, but in her case, I was willing to make an exception because this girl was just borderline hostile all the time. So my vote is for April 7. May the odds be ever in our favor.
BEST story, like, laugh out loud funny. Thank you.
Yes, there are some folks who def. need that daily adjustment to function in society.
Post by: foxbatkllr on February 06, 2023, 02:28:31 PM
Post by: clemson on February 22, 2023, 11:21:46 AM
Post by: marcia29 on February 22, 2023, 11:33:59 AM
Hey folks, first time SDCC attendee here. I was reading through this thread and the hotel reviews thread and wanted to see if anyone could confirm whether the rates through the SDCC Hotel Lottery qualify for points and qualification credit for hotel status programs? Namely interested in Hyatt and Marriott. Sometimes discounted/block rates don't qualify for stay credit and it wasn't clear to me whether these rates would qualify or not.
Welcome! Marriott has always credited my stays with no hassle at all. I always verify they have my info.
Post by: sefton42 on February 22, 2023, 11:34:28 AM
Post by: clemson on February 22, 2023, 11:45:40 AM
Post by: magicalme7 on February 23, 2023, 03:07:57 PM
Post by: Snick3 on February 24, 2023, 12:02:11 PM
Post by: sefton42 on February 24, 2023, 12:07:00 PM
Is it harder to try and get one multiple rooms instead of just one? Our group has grown a bit and we have been cramming everyone into one room. However, I am thinking I want to try for two rooms and spread out a bit.
Yes.
Post by: TardisMom on February 24, 2023, 02:00:28 PM
Is it harder to try and get one multiple rooms instead of just one? Our group has grown a bit and we have been cramming everyone into one room. However, I am thinking I want to try for two rooms and spread out a bit.
We always stay at the MGH and never have a problem requesting more than one room.
It all depends on when you get into the form :-\
Post by: Snick3 on February 24, 2023, 03:39:06 PM
Post by: sessionka on February 24, 2023, 05:21:16 PM
What about tagging on extra days? I like to stay from Tuesday to Tuesday. Do you think adding those on makes any difference?
As @TardisMom (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=842) said...
"It all depends on when you get into the form"
That is the key. The only thing that increases your chance of getting what you want, is if you get in immediately!
Post by: TardisMom on February 25, 2023, 07:32:21 AM
What about tagging on extra days? I like to stay from Tuesday to Tuesday. Do you think adding those on makes any difference?
That's actually a good question. The most important thing is when you get into the form, but I've always wondered if having a longer stay and/or arriving earlier in the week makes a difference. I'm sure the hotels want to fill the rooms early in the week, not just the weekend nights, so it would make sense from their perspective to place the longer requests first. I don't know.
Post by: sessionka on February 25, 2023, 08:50:16 AM
That's actually a good question. The most important thing is when you get into the form, but I've always wondered if having a longer stay and/or arriving earlier in the week makes a difference. I'm sure the hotels want to fill the rooms early in the week, not just the weekend nights, so it would make sense from their perspective to place the longer requests first. I don't know.
Might be a good question to ask on the after sale survey.
What time did you get into the form?
How many days were requested?
Post by: marcia29 on February 25, 2023, 08:58:04 AM
What about tagging on extra days? I like to stay from Tuesday to Tuesday. Do you think adding those on makes any difference?
Like Kevin said in "Home Alone"- I've wondered about that for years! (or something like that :) )
Post by: LaMaestra on February 26, 2023, 01:34:07 PM
Post by: TardisMom on February 27, 2023, 09:28:10 AM
Are there plans to create groups for this so that everyone tries for someone and transfer hotels if needed?
No, but we do help facilitate room trading once people get their results.
Post by: alyssa on February 27, 2023, 10:12:58 AM
Are there plans to create groups for this so that everyone tries for someone and transfer hotels if needed?
There will likely be an exchange for active members.
Post by: LaMaestra on February 27, 2023, 10:19:16 AM
There will likely be an exchange for active members.
Post by: NCDS on February 27, 2023, 11:10:13 AM
That's fine too. Just as long as there's a way for us members to get hotels w some sort of help from others
I think the better way to think about it is that you are going to have great luck and help the members here get a hotel!
Sure we provide a system to help each other but it only works if everyone here has the mentality of helping. Pay it forward is really how this works. No one is required to help anyone and everyone gets to choose who they help.
Remember the forum doesn't have any access to hotels, you don't simply get a hotel here because you are a member.
Post by: LaMaestra on February 27, 2023, 11:27:18 AM
I think the better way to think about it is that you are going to have great luck and help the members here get a hotel!
Sure we provide a system to help each other but it only works if everyone here has the mentality of helping. Pay it forward is really how this works. No one is required to help anyone and everyone gets to choose who they help.
Remember the forum doesn't have any access to hotels, you don't simply get a hotel here because you are a member.
Post by: NCDS on February 27, 2023, 11:37:58 AM
I think you read it and took it the wrong way. It wasn't meant to be written off as entitlement. It was more of a grateful that there is a system in here where members are willing to help others and it's not a "every man for himself" mindset here.
I apologize I did, another example of where text can go wrong. I appreciate you letting me know what you meant.
We really do have a special place here.
Post by: LaMaestra on February 27, 2023, 11:55:12 AM
I apologize I did, another example of where text can go wrong. I appreciate you letting me know what you meant.
We really do have a special place here.
Post by: Nimitz on February 28, 2023, 12:49:49 PM
Post by: sefton42 on February 28, 2023, 12:58:45 PM
Post by: semigeekgirl on February 28, 2023, 02:16:44 PM
It’s never on the weekend, so you’re safe.
This is true. Even though many attendees would be free to participate on a weekend, OnPeak does not work weekends. Ever.
Post by: NCDS on February 28, 2023, 02:38:03 PM
This is true. Even though many attendees would be free to participate on a weekend, OnPeak does not work weekends. Ever.
From an employee perspective, this is pretty awesome.
Post by: Dubb on February 28, 2023, 03:26:20 PM
may 1th
hehe
Post by: Snick3 on February 28, 2023, 03:50:26 PM
Post by: tsnyder on March 03, 2023, 08:06:40 AM
I get the strategy behind groups and badges but does that work for hotels? Isn't safe bet that everyone in the group wants the same hotel?
Basically true. But we cram 4-5 in our room and all of us trying to get those same couple hotels. We have very poor luck actually getting those (but having amazing folks here at FOCC) but usually come out of lottery with a couple descent hotels to transfer to those that struck out completely.
Post by: Snick3 on March 06, 2023, 03:36:11 PM
Post by: LaMaestra on March 06, 2023, 04:23:44 PM
Post by: sessionka on March 06, 2023, 05:31:06 PM
Post by: TardisMom on March 07, 2023, 08:48:17 AM
Am I reading right that the time you enter (after the queue) is what matters? And that time of form mission doesn't matter?
Correct. It's luck. There is a deadline to complete and enter the form, but it's maybe 15 minutes so not a big deal.
Post by: LaMaestra on March 07, 2023, 09:14:42 AM
Correct. It's luck. There is a deadline to complete and enter the form, but it's maybe 15 minutes so not a big deal.
Post by: sessionka on March 07, 2023, 09:29:33 AM
Awesome! 25vmins is plenty of time for sure. So it's all about being super lucky to get in almost immediately
That's mainly an observation, based on polls taken after the sale.
Post by: LaMaestra on March 07, 2023, 10:00:55 AM
Stupid android keyboard. I meant 15 mins. This curved edge doesn't help every
That's mainly an observation, based on polls taken after the sale.
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 11:37:34 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 07, 2023, 11:55:41 AM
Hmmm...starting to think they may wait until after Wondercon now to announce.
Well, if they plan to have the hotel lottery after Wondercon, which is usually the case, it follows that they wouldn't announce it until afterward either. They haven't given more than 2-5 days notice for as long as I can remember.
Post by: sefton42 on March 07, 2023, 11:57:44 AM
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 12:25:00 PM
https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html (https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html)
Post by: madfly on March 07, 2023, 01:21:44 PM
Last year, when traveling down to the convention center, we notice a huge complex of some kind being built along Pacific Highway, on the left with the Midway on the right. Asked the driver, who said it was a combo hotel, office, convention space. I have tried to look it up. Could this be it?https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/doug-manchester-unveils-plans-for-new-san-diego-waterfront-mega-hotel
https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html (https://manchesterpacificgateway.com/location.html)
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 01:24:06 PM
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/doug-manchester-unveils-plans-for-new-san-diego-waterfront-mega-hotel
Thank you!
Post by: madfly on March 07, 2023, 01:27:02 PM
Post by: marcia29 on March 07, 2023, 01:41:36 PM
We were just at the Midway last week and saw a lot of construction around that area.
I was hoping it would be finished and offer additional SDCC options.
Post by: madfly on March 07, 2023, 01:45:40 PM
I was hoping it would be finished and offer additional SDCC options.I know! We definitely need more options! :)
Post by: sessionka on March 07, 2023, 02:25:46 PM
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/doug-manchester-unveils-plans-for-new-san-diego-waterfront-mega-hotel
Interesting...
My brain always goes to the business aspects of these thing.
The report said it was $550,000,000 investment, and it's been on the boards since 2006. These developers don't take these risks lightly. Comic-Con aside, I wonder what information he has that says this development will be profitable. Of course, I will be looking forward to hotelpocalypse 2025 (God Willing). :)
Post by: TardisMom on March 07, 2023, 02:39:36 PM
A few years ago we stayed in the suite that was Mr. Manchester's personal apartment within the MGH. It had a large dining/living room area and a MASSIVE bedroom with a King bed and sleeper sofa, and way too much empty floor space. If I knew how to share photos I'd show you :).
Post by: sessionka on March 08, 2023, 07:13:19 AM
Just for fun:
A few years ago we stayed in the suite that was Mr. Manchester's personal apartment within the MGH. It had a large dining/living room area and a MASSIVE bedroom with a King bed and sleeper sofa, and way too much empty floor space. If I knew how to share photos I'd show you :).
Two questions, if you don't mind. And if you don't want to answer, no problem.
1. Did you request the suite
2. How much did you pay per night?
On the request question, once, while traveling on a business trip for my company, I was given a huge suite. So was my co-worker. I'm pretty sure my company didn't request it. We didn't rank that high. :). I think it was more a case of availability. I'm just curious
Post by: marcia29 on March 08, 2023, 07:22:39 AM
Just for fun:
A few years ago we stayed in the suite that was Mr. Manchester's personal apartment within the MGH. It had a large dining/living room area and a MASSIVE bedroom with a King bed and sleeper sofa, and way too much empty floor space. If I knew how to share photos I'd show you :).
Nice. Did it have a kitchen?
Post by: TardisMom on March 08, 2023, 03:16:16 PM
Two questions, if you don't mind. And if you don't want to answer, no problem.
1. Did you request the suite
2. How much did you pay per night?
On the request question, once, while traveling on a business trip for my company, I was given a huge suite. So was my co-worker. I'm pretty sure my company didn't request it. We didn't rank that high. :). I think it was more a case of availability. I'm just curious
A friend who worked at Hyatt helped us get the upgrade ;D
Nice. Did it have a kitchen?
I don't a photo to refresh my memory, but pretty sure it had just a mini-fridge and microwave like any suite would have. He must've ordered room service for his guests at the dining table.
Post by: stove19 on March 08, 2023, 06:08:07 PM
Post by: Snick3 on March 13, 2023, 06:44:11 PM
Post by: marcia29 on March 13, 2023, 08:05:51 PM
I have had to use a scooter the past two years and both times been lucky enough to be at the Hilton Bayfront. Is there anyone here that was at a hotel farther away that also used a scooter? And how difficult was the experience?
In the past, there has been an ADA Shuttle service that can accommodate scooters. It is part of the free shuttle service. There is also a helpful Facebook Group: SDCC ADA Attendee Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/316877202058216 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/316877202058216)
Post by: Jesse O on March 14, 2023, 06:37:25 PM
Right before (and the week or two after) Hotelpocalypse, I stress out, refresh my emails over and over, and start checking out options if I miss the first round.
My friends (and relatives) always invite me to stay with them, and tell me I shouldn't be stressing out over an overpriced hotel room when I have a free bed nearby.
They're not Convention folk.
And every year, I have to awkwardly turn down a generous offer, even if I'm trawling forums looking for an available reservation.
Anyone else?
Post by: Xircuits on March 15, 2023, 10:21:07 AM
Post by: sessionka on March 15, 2023, 10:57:11 AM
I have friends (and relatives) in San Diego.I'm on the east coast. My first year (2015) before the Con, I was having lunch with a friend from Escondido. She was visiting family in my area. When I happened to mention I was going to Comic-Con, she said 'Why don't you stay with me' (A gift from God). One issue that came up was that she was going to be back in the east coast before the Con, and was flying home the day before Preview Night. Since I didn't want to be a 'burden' on her as she was heading home, I booked 2 nights at a hotel on Shelter Island, with the plan to stay with her the next 2 nights. It worked out perfectly. I got to become familiar with the shuttle and the Con itself for the 2 days I was completely on my own. I had rented a car that year (total rookie move :) ) , so i drove down to San Diego those days I stayed with her. I'm pretty sure, if I asked, I could stay with her during the Con, but since then, I've chosen to always book a hotel for all the days. It's more convenient, and actually more fun. It has become a tradition that we have dinner one night though. It's worked out.
Right before (and the week or two after) Hotelpocalypse, I stress out, refresh my emails over and over, and start checking out options if I miss the first round.
My friends (and relatives) always invite me to stay with them, and tell me I shouldn't be stressing out over an overpriced hotel room when I have a free bed nearby.
They're not Convention folk.
And every year, I have to awkwardly turn down a generous offer, even if I'm trawling forums looking for an available reservation.
Anyone else?
Post by: sessionka on March 16, 2023, 06:13:41 AM
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1636099169365401607
Post by: marcia29 on March 16, 2023, 06:29:51 AM
According to the unofficial blog, vendors got their hotel assignments
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1636099169365401607
Good news. Maybe they are all at the Pendry. :) Breaking out last year's hotel info...again.
Post by: stove19 on March 16, 2023, 07:31:43 PM
Post by: soldierofwinter on March 17, 2023, 07:12:12 PM
I've stayed at the Hilton Bayfront and quite enjoyed it - and so long as I can be at least that close, or thereabouts (or even closer!), it should work well enough for me. I'm definitely hoping that will prove possible! :) (I'm also just about to book my flights - it would seem that I'm also to the point in life where I'm ready to pay extra for the equal comfort and peace of mind of first class! LOL!)
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 18, 2023, 08:56:15 AM
Post by: dolphina on March 19, 2023, 06:56:22 PM
Good news. Maybe they are all at the Pendry. :) Breaking out last year's hotel info...again.I saw on Twitter or IG that Erik Artega(?) posted he had got Hard Rock.
Post by: dolphina on March 19, 2023, 07:06:43 PM
Post by: sefton42 on March 19, 2023, 07:10:53 PM
Post by: dolphina on March 19, 2023, 07:26:38 PM
For Star Wars Celebration this year, access to the con store and the Funko booth will be by reservation only with reservations going online 3/23 and 3/29 respectively … I have a feeling I’ll have gone through the hotelpocalypse experience twice before April gets here.Yip, that’s exactly what it will feel like. As we were waiting for our “ people” to start walking, we were making jokes about how some stopped at Starbucks and were taking their time time having coffee and snacks, while ( fortunately) a couple of ours got an espresso to go and jammed to the end lol. But we also were worried we used up our luck on this and won’t have luck during the hotel sale.
Post by: sessionka on March 20, 2023, 07:32:14 AM
I saw on Twitter or IG that Erik Artega(?) posted he had got Hard Rock.
Tony B. Kim (Crazy for Comic Con), said he got the Hilton Bayfront.
I'm curious. Do vendors go thru their own version of Hotelpocalypse. :) I suspect they get 1st dibs on downtown.
Post by: LaMaestra on March 20, 2023, 07:54:04 AM
Follow up question: do Professionals have a better chance at attaining a hotel based on that or is it just like general attendees and everyone has an equal chance?
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 20, 2023, 10:12:13 AM
Post by: LaMaestra on March 20, 2023, 10:22:02 AM
I believe that professionals are in the same group as general attendees. I remember, one year Felicia Day didn't get a room in the hotel lottery and she was begging for one on social media.
Post by: Jesse O on March 20, 2023, 10:31:44 AM
Post by: dkd on March 20, 2023, 11:40:15 AM
I believe that professionals are in the same group as general attendees. I remember, one year Felicia Day didn't get a room in the hotel lottery and she was begging for one on social media.
I've been a Trade Professional for many years. We are in the same lottery as regular attendees.
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 20, 2023, 01:24:49 PM
Whoa! Kinda surprising that talent are part of that too and didn't get accomodation. You'd think their agents have had phone calls to plan and guarantee a room for them.
I believe that this was when Felicia Day was 'representing herself' and mostly running the Geek & Sundry offsite.
Post by: Snick3 on March 21, 2023, 02:45:45 PM
It’s getting that much closerrrrrr! Cue excitement and panic!
I'm going to be at a convention that starts Thursday April 13th so I'm seriously hoping it's either the 6th or the 20th. Also getting pretty excited!
Post by: sefton42 on March 21, 2023, 02:48:36 PM
Post by: darqamin on March 21, 2023, 06:33:17 PM
I’m at a convention in another country the first week of April, so I’m very much hoping it’s not the 6th!
I'm with you on that, April 6th wouldn't be good for me either as I'm travelling then.
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 21, 2023, 07:43:20 PM
I'm with you on that, April 6th wouldn't be good for me either as I'm travelling then.
Does this mean that you are coming to San Diego....? *fingers crossed*
Post by: darqamin on March 22, 2023, 06:46:19 PM
Does this mean that you are coming to San Diego....? *fingers crossed*
The odds certainly went up when my partner said the other day out of the blue, "shouldn't we be signing up for the Comic Con housing lottery soon?" I thought we had already agreed to likely skip this year ;D
If she is still up for it then I am, if I can make it work financially and timing wise.
Post by: marcia29 on March 22, 2023, 06:49:06 PM
The odds certainly went up when my partner said the other day out of the blue, "shouldn't we be signing up for the Comic Con housing lottery soon?" I thought we had already agreed to likely skip this year ;D
If she is still up for it then I am, if I can make it work financially and timing wise.
Yay! :D
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 23, 2023, 05:49:34 AM
The odds certainly went up when my partner said the other day out of the blue, "shouldn't we be signing up for the Comic Con housing lottery soon?" I thought we had already agreed to likely skip this year ;D
If she is still up for it then I am, if I can make it work financially and timing wise.
That's terrific! It would be great to see you both in San Diego again.
Post by: darqamin on March 23, 2023, 09:28:18 PM
That's terrific! It would be great to see you both in San Diego again.
Yes we would be very happy to see you and the whole group in San Diego (and maybe even at Fundays if we dare dream) :) It has been great becoming part of this community.
First step is braving the waters of Hotelpocolypse ^-^
Post by: starlucy on March 24, 2023, 02:04:39 PM
I’m not sure where to post this request for a hotel sharing option, so pls let me know if there is a different conversation for that.
Unfortunately my housing host canceled yesterday and I’m now in need of a place to stay for SDCC. This will be my 11th con and first time looking sort of last minute for a room.
Might anyone here need a roommate or know of someone (or a different forum) that is looking for someone to share a room? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance!
~Lucy
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Post by: MarvelGurl on March 24, 2023, 05:15:53 PM
Hi everyone!
I’m not sure where to post this request for a hotel sharing option, so pls let me know if there is a different conversation for that.
Unfortunately my housing host canceled yesterday and I’m now in need of a place to stay for SDCC. This will be my 11th con and first time looking sort of last minute for a room.
Might anyone here need a roommate or know of someone (or a different forum) that is looking for someone to share a room? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance!
~Lucy
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That blows. I’m sorry that happened to you. You’ll mainly have to wait until after the hotel sale happens and all of the appropriate threads open like room sharing and hotel exchanges. I would also encourage you to participate in the forum some more outside of looking for hotel leads as that would be one of the factors people consider before offering room shares or hotels.
Post by: starlucy on March 24, 2023, 06:59:24 PM
That blows. I’m sorry that happened to you. You’ll mainly have to wait until after the hotel sale happens and all of the appropriate threads open like room sharing and hotel exchanges. I would also encourage you to participate in the forum some more outside of looking for hotel leads as that would be one of the factors people consider before offering room shares or hotels.Thank you so much for the input @MarvelGurl. I will (and should) up my engagement here on the forum. And not solely for resource sharing but to connect with my fellow Con-goers. I have met several FoCC members at gatherings and it’s been so fun! Thanks again for the input!
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Post by: clarrkkent on March 24, 2023, 11:05:41 PM
Thank you so much for the input @MarvelGurl. I will (and should) up my engagement here on the forum. And not solely for resource sharing but to connect with my fellow Con-goers. I have met several FoCC members at gatherings and it’s been so fun! Thanks again for the input!I wouldn’t stress about it at all. If you already know you’re willing to share a room plus have the option of hotel lottery this far in advance, you’ll certainly be able to find something. Lots of activity after the hotel sale.
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Post by: jamiesugah on March 25, 2023, 09:48:26 AM
Hi everyone!
I’m not sure where to post this request for a hotel sharing option, so pls let me know if there is a different conversation for that.
Unfortunately my housing host canceled yesterday and I’m now in need of a place to stay for SDCC. This will be my 11th con and first time looking sort of last minute for a room.
Might anyone here need a roommate or know of someone (or a different forum) that is looking for someone to share a room? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance!
~Lucy
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I'll send you a PM, we're actually looking for a fourth for our room!
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Post by: soldierofwinter on March 25, 2023, 07:39:30 PM
I wouldn’t stress about it at all. If you already know you’re willing to share a room plus have the option of hotel lottery this far in advance, you’ll certainly be able to find something. Lots of activity after the hotel sale.
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That's definitely greatly reassuring to hear on my end o' things as well, though, I too will definitely strive to ensure that I remain well and properly active hereabouts as well - can't hurt, can only help. :)
Post by: Cubs23331 on March 26, 2023, 05:30:23 PM
That's definitely greatly reassuring to hear on my end o' things as well, though, I too will definitely strive to ensure that I remain well and properly active hereabouts as well - can't hurt, can only help. :)
Post by: demonchocobo on March 26, 2023, 06:04:11 PM
I feel like time has flown since badge sales and I’m nowhere near ready 🤣
Post by: Nooklin on March 26, 2023, 09:11:33 PM
Post by: Redroo on March 27, 2023, 06:51:34 AM
I got a question or two if anyone could fill me in or direct me would be awesome.
1. What sorta price does a double bed room go for in the close proximity to the con for say Tuesday till Monday Morning.
2. Any advice over all?
3. Which hotels are the best. Im currently looking at Manchester Grand, Marriot Marquis, Bayfrount, Westgate. But are there any other cool ones out there that wont break us? XD
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on March 27, 2023, 11:04:07 AM
Personally i don't mind staying outside of the city but my friends this year want to do hotelpocalipse.
I got a question or two if anyone could fill me in or direct me would be awesome.
1. What sorta price does a double bed room go for in the close proximity to the con for say Tuesday till Monday Morning.
2. Any advice over all?
3. Which hotels are the best. Im currently looking at Manchester Grand, Marriot Marquis, Bayfrount, Westgate. But are there any other cool ones out there that wont break us? XD
I think $250 - $300 is a solid range for a majority of the hotels but I am sure someone else can offer up a more exact range.
As far as what hotels are best, that is a super subjective thing. For example, for me best is proximity to the Convention Center as I prefer to spend less time walking and more time hanging out. For others, best is about the price/room quality ratio. What exactly do you think you are looking for??
Post by: SteveD on March 27, 2023, 11:16:22 AM
Personally i don't mind staying outside of the city but my friends this year want to do hotelpocalipse.My guess, this year, everything close to the convention center will be over $300 per night.
I got a question or two if anyone could fill me in or direct me would be awesome.
1. What sorta price does a double bed room go for in the close proximity to the con for say Tuesday till Monday Morning.
2. Any advice over all?
3. Which hotels are the best. Im currently looking at Manchester Grand, Marriot Marquis, Bayfrount, Westgate. But are there any other cool ones out there that wont break us? XD
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 12:13:16 PM
Post by: sefton42 on March 27, 2023, 12:22:35 PM
After Taxes, fees, and selling your first child to them I think everything will be closer to $350-$400. I miss thinking the $200 a night was expensive.
Crap — then what will it be for those of us without kids?
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 12:40:09 PM
Crap — then what will it be for those of us without kids?
I just usually offer up someone else's child. They are all over the lobby.
(No Children were harmed in the making of this joke)
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 27, 2023, 12:54:32 PM
Crap — then what will it be for those of us without kids?
They'll take a short person instead. ;)
Post by: sefton42 on March 27, 2023, 12:57:40 PM
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 27, 2023, 01:03:35 PM
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 01:16:13 PM
We can't sacrifice Warwick to OnPeak! He's a treasure.
Agreed! Too far @sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091), a national treasure! :D
Post by: sefton42 on March 27, 2023, 01:22:08 PM
Agreed! Too far @sefton42 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2091), a national treasure! :D
He’s British, he doesn’t qualify as a “national” treasure! :P
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 01:22:40 PM
He’s British, he doesn’t qualify as a “national” treasure! :P
Fair point, put him in the suit case.
My friend @Hgmaddhatter (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9457) is a first born and shorter than me. I am going to offer her up.
Post by: foxbatkllr on March 27, 2023, 04:03:35 PM
After Taxes, fees, and selling your first child to them I think everything will be closer to $350-$400. I miss thinking the $200 a night was expensive.
Last year MMM came out to about $367/night for 3 nights with all taxes and service fees.
Post by: NCDS on March 27, 2023, 05:44:51 PM
Last year MMM came out to about $367/night for 3 nights with all taxes and service fees.
Was that 4 people?
Post by: foxbatkllr on March 27, 2023, 05:56:16 PM
Was that 4 people?
Sorry, that was for 2 people. Forgot to clarify.
Post by: Roshawn on March 27, 2023, 11:48:20 PM
Probably a dumb question but do professionals ever get separate hotel lottery like how vendors do? Or do they get included with everyone else at hotel lottery?No
Follow up question: do Professionals have a better chance at attaining a hotel based on that or is it just like general attendees and everyone has an equal chance?No we are like general attendees
Post by: Snick3 on March 28, 2023, 01:16:56 PM
As far as I understand it, the studios buy blocks of rooms with the anticipation of making some available for the talent. I can see how they could come up short close to the Con...
About ten years ago I managed to get a room at Hard Rock because they released the rooms the studios were holding. That was literally Tuesday before the convention and I just let my friends use the room we already had booked. I just walked over from the Marriott, where we had a room already, and asked.
Post by: rickythump on March 28, 2023, 01:35:27 PM
They are onto us.
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 28, 2023, 01:56:49 PM
Although there are usually always hotels on the shuttle route available anyway, so I am not super worried.
Post by: stove19 on March 28, 2023, 01:58:08 PM
This will be my first hotelpocalypse with the group. My wife and I usually stay at Manchester Grand. We’ve stayed at others, but the commute on the SDCC bus system is so long, we prefer walking distance. I hope I can help the group this year!!
I'm in the same boat! Fingers crossed!
Post by: kihou on March 28, 2023, 02:03:25 PM
This is my first year in a very long time I haven't been able to manage to snag a random backup hotel on a booking site during the off season. :'(Same! We usually stay Saturday before through Tuesday after con to do touristy stuff so sometimes I can sneak a deal for hotels that look for the longer bookings, but so far this year I haven't found anything. I'm hoping we do well for hotel lotto.
They are onto us.
Post by: sessionka on March 28, 2023, 02:43:03 PM
This is my first year in a very long time I haven't been able to manage to snag a random backup hotel on a booking site during the off season. :'(
They are onto us.
I'm a little confused. Are you saying in the past you could book downtown hotels at a booking site for Con Dates, or was it any hotel on the shuttle route. Just curious.
Post by: sefton42 on March 28, 2023, 02:53:47 PM
I'm a little confused. Are you saying in the past you could book downtown hotels at a booking site for Con Dates, or was it any hotel on the shuttle route. Just curious.
There have sometimes been downtown hotels available to book directly for con with not super insane prices. Last year I was able to book the Residence Inn as a backup.
Post by: rickythump on March 28, 2023, 02:58:01 PM
I'm a little confused. Are you saying in the past you could book downtown hotels at a booking site for Con Dates, or was it any hotel on the shuttle route. Just curious.
In the past, I've been able to catch downtown hotels for con dates by checking booking sites randomly several months in advance. People have even posted in this thread when this happens from time to time. It's few and far between and it's completely random but I've always had at least one option if I strike out during the OnPeak sale.
Last year I had Sofia (and a few others on the forum did as well) for a very low rate but ultimately was able to pass it along because I got a hotel in the sale. The Sofia rate was very hard to pass up though.
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 28, 2023, 03:08:22 PM
Post by: clambert1273 on March 31, 2023, 10:12:19 AM
After Taxes, fees, and selling your first child to them I think everything will be closer to $350-$400. I miss thinking the $200 a night was expensive.Just perspective for ppl, my room is a min of 3 ppl, 2 beds from tues - mon & bayfront cost after deposit was about $2500
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Post by: LaMaestra on March 31, 2023, 10:31:36 AM
If I do get a hotel, that room will be up for grabs. Always willing to help out fellow nerds during sdcc.
Post by: NCDS on March 31, 2023, 11:25:57 AM
Just perspective for ppl, my room is a min of 3 ppl, 2 beds from tues - mon & bayfront cost after deposit was about $2500
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I was confused at first but then caught the after-deposit.
Post by: madfly on April 03, 2023, 09:15:41 AM
Post by: clambert1273 on April 03, 2023, 09:16:55 AM
Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?Not really I don't think but maybe
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Post by: sefton42 on April 03, 2023, 09:22:53 AM
Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?
Nope. The last two hotel lotteries, the announcement went out Tuesday afternoon (at least on the East Coast) that the lottery would be two days later on Thursday.
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 09:23:55 AM
Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2023, 09:26:00 AM
Post by: sessionka on April 03, 2023, 09:30:56 AM
Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?
If it's going to be this Thursday (4/6), we should hear something tomorrow.
Post by: marcia29 on April 03, 2023, 09:51:37 AM
Would we know by now if the hotel sale is this week?
I would hope that we would know by now--however--in the past, we have had as little as a 2 day notice.
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 09:51:59 AM
What if for the first time in history, it was a Monday >:D
Email received at noon PDT, sale at 2 pm PDT.
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2023, 09:53:41 AM
Email received at noon PDT, sale at 2 pm PDT.
We would all die instantly of shock and panic
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 10:03:22 AM
We would all die instantly of shock and panic
More rooms at the Bayfront for me!
Post by: sessionka on April 03, 2023, 10:23:33 AM
Do they usually announce closing the early bird sale before hotelpocalypse?
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 10:36:13 AM
Question...
Do they usually announce closing the early bird sale before hotelpocalypse?
No
Post by: Iris on April 03, 2023, 11:06:28 AM
Post by: Xircuits on April 03, 2023, 11:08:19 AM
Email received at noon PDT, sale at 2 pm PDT.
You got an email? I didn't get an email. *panics*
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 12:10:36 PM
You got an email? I didn't get an email. *panics*
Post by: Dubb on April 03, 2023, 01:12:17 PM
This is in regards to last year's email.
No it wasn't.
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2023, 01:17:31 PM
This is in regards to last year's email.
Actually @Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639) and I were joking around, you have to read our posts together.
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 01:19:01 PM
No it wasn't.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 03, 2023, 01:22:59 PM
Then specify maybe because it doesn't seem anyone got an email. Otherwise it's be all over social media pagesThere was no need to specify it was a joke that they were going back & forth with
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Post by: semigeekgirl on April 03, 2023, 01:24:03 PM
In any case, for anyone just joining the thread, there has been no hotel information for 2023 announced yet.
Going by the previous ~10 years, we will get between 2 and 5 days notice, and it could come at any time now that Wondercon is past.
Post by: LaMaestra on April 03, 2023, 01:26:53 PM
My bad. I'm sorry. I'm having a brain fart moment while running on 3 hrs of sleep today
There was no need to specify it was a joke that they were going back & forth with
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Post by: Nooklin on April 04, 2023, 09:51:21 AM
Once I get the link and fill out the form, do I have others also fill out the form with my info on it?
When I get the results do I share them on here to arrange a swap for the hotel we want?
Sorry, I’ve always let fate determine the outcome, but this year, I really want to make sure I’m within walking distance because the busses drop off so far away now.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 04, 2023, 10:01:36 AM
Since this is my first time in group, how do I help?
Once I get the link and fill out the form, do I have others also fill out the form with my info on it?
When I get the results do I share them on here to arrange a swap for the hotel we want?
Sorry, I’ve always let fate determine the outcome, but this year, I really want to make sure I’m within walking distance because the busses drop off so far away now.
There will be some resources here for what to do after we've all gotten the results, but before hotel day you should:
Make sure you know what hotel(s) you want (check prior years here or at SDCC UBlog if you need an idea of price/distance/etc)
Make sure you have a credit card with enough available credit for the 1 or 2 night deposit
Make sure everyone in your group knows that they should be available to be online and submit a form for the room(s) you need on hotel day
Make sure you DON'T DUPLICATE ANY INFORMATION on any of the forms in your group. Even though your whole group will eventually be roommates, none of you should use any of each other's information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc. OnPeak has been known to discard "duplicate" submissions without explanation or recourse. For instance, my husband and I both fill out forms, but I use my work address instead of our home so they don't match. And on my form we are 'Jane and John Mylastname'; on his we are 'John and Jane Hislastname'. You can change roommate names after the fact, but you don't want your form thrown out for duplication.
Post by: sessionka on April 04, 2023, 10:02:19 AM
Since this is my first time in group, how do I help?You're really talking about 2 different steps.
Once I get the link and fill out the form, do I have others also fill out the form with my info on it?
When I get the results do I share them on here to arrange a swap for the hotel we want?
Sorry, I’ve always let fate determine the outcome, but this year, I really want to make sure I’m within walking distance because the busses drop off so far away now.
Step 1 - submit your request. If you have others that you're sharing a room with, or friends you know are going, have everyone submit a request with their own name and contact information. 'Duplicate' requests have been known to be deleted.
Step 2 - Really depends on the results of Step 1. There are instructions on this forum that tell you how to exchange rooms...If you get a room that you want to give away, or if you're looking for a different hotel.
Post by: alyssa on April 04, 2023, 02:20:28 PM
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll
Are folks ready?
Post by: clambert1273 on April 04, 2023, 02:22:48 PM
hummmmI am!!! But Im still leaning 4/20
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll
Are folks ready?
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Post by: sefton42 on April 04, 2023, 02:25:24 PM
Post by: NCDS on April 04, 2023, 02:25:29 PM
Post by: Jesse O on April 04, 2023, 02:26:04 PM
hummmm
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll
Are folks ready?
Two computers. Two iPads. 4 browsers each. At a moments notice. Should I be planning on doing this with more than one friend?
Post by: alyssa on April 04, 2023, 02:41:41 PM
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this is how I feel about parking LOL
i hope i can go without my rollie walker! It was a lifesaver at Wondercon tho
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 04, 2023, 02:41:51 PM
Post by: Iris on April 04, 2023, 02:50:08 PM
hummmm
next week is the 'winning guess' according to the poll
Are folks ready?
Not at all really, but I'm super hoping it's next week so I can schedule my travel plans without constantly worrying about hotels now lol ;)
Edit: looking at it again, I voted for next week. I'd completely forgotten I placed a vote ages ago haha
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Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 04, 2023, 05:37:46 PM
Post by: NCDS on April 04, 2023, 06:04:47 PM
this is how I feel about parking LOL
i hope i can go without my rollie walker! It was a lifesaver at Wondercon tho
This is me during parking
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Post by: Michaelnaut on April 04, 2023, 06:13:39 PM
This is me during parkingThat's me in the hot tub right before Preview Night :D
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 04, 2023, 06:33:31 PM
Post by: NCDS on April 04, 2023, 06:43:50 PM
Post by: marcia29 on April 04, 2023, 06:48:54 PM
Remember past two hotel Lotteries we got two days notice. So just block out your calendar at that time for the next three weeks.
"just" block out my calendar for the next 3 weeks? I am tryin' :D
Post by: clambert1273 on April 04, 2023, 06:58:22 PM
Remember past two hotel Lotteries we got two days notice. So just block out your calendar at that time for the next three weeks.I keep every tuesday & thursday open in April lol
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Post by: xavier2518 on April 05, 2023, 05:10:13 AM
Post by: clambert1273 on April 05, 2023, 05:17:46 AM
so, what's true? The faster you get in hotelpocolypse or the faster you are selecting your 12 hotels and checking out quick after your selection ,you get the best odds on closer best hotels , or just a luck of the draw?It is by the time you get access to form, faster the better barring any mistakes or issues
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Post by: Michaelnaut on April 05, 2023, 05:52:59 AM
That being said, who knows the inner workings of onPeak and what they do...I hesitate to call it magic, cause magic works :D
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 05, 2023, 11:04:01 AM
Post by: marcia29 on April 05, 2023, 11:34:30 AM
The analyses done by FoCC in the last few lotteries have also supported the idea that the important thing is time to access the form, NOT submission time.
I think it is my latent instinct to type fast and finish that has me wanting to submit as soon as possible. Drives me nuts- though I believe the data that proves otherwise.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 05, 2023, 12:40:15 PM
I think it is my latent instinct to type fast and finish that has me wanting to submit as soon as possible. Drives me nuts- though I believe the data that proves otherwise.
Also, it used to be that form submission time WAS the criterion. That was before they instituted the waiting room and queue.
Post by: NCDS on April 05, 2023, 12:47:48 PM
Also, it used to be that form submission time WAS the criterion. That was before they instituted the waiting room and queue.
I do and don't miss those days. It does seem people have struggled to let the old concept go. Just shows there is no trust there.
Post by: Iris on April 05, 2023, 12:50:21 PM
I do and don't miss those days. It does seem people have struggled to let the old concept go. Just shows there is no trust there.
I feel the same way. On the one hand, I don't miss it because a lot of it came down to internet speed and whether you were lucky to connect quickly enough. But I do miss it partly being on me to fill it out quickly or figure out a way to facilitate that. However, it was also unfair in many ways to various people. So it is kind of nice they attempted to level the playing field I suppose.
I always try to fill it out as quickly as possible, not because I think that betters my chances, but as I just want to get it over with and often I was trying to get into the office after taking some time off for the sale/lotto with work lol.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 05, 2023, 12:52:45 PM
Just shows there is no trust there.
And ultimately, that's what it boils down to. The process is so unnecessarily complicated, and so murky, that no one trusts onPeak. It's like pulling teeth to get any transparency at all, and I'm sure that they don't reveal information on purpose, so that they can make changes at a whim without making big announcements. Which leads to more mistrust, which leads to more stress and panic...
Well, it's a vicious circle, and only onPeak has the power to break it.
Post by: waltbionik on April 05, 2023, 05:50:35 PM
I was able to get a room on my list with no problem.
This year, my crew SAYS they're going, but no one has purchased their flight yet. I booked my flight back in September. I feel when I pick my hotels I need to 100% KNOW what they're doing. Not having a flight book at this point is not a good sign.
Worse case, if I end up getting a suite I'll trade with somebody on here who has a single or double.
Post by: sessionka on April 05, 2023, 06:02:05 PM
Last year was simple for me. It was the first year I went alone and I wasn't able to get to San Diego until Friday night b/c I was finishing graduate school.
I was able to get a room on my list with no problem.
This year, my crew SAYS they're going, but no one has purchased their flight yet. I booked my flight back in September. I feel when I pick my hotels I need to 100% KNOW what they're doing. Not having a flight book at this point is not a good sign.
Worse case, if I end up getting a suite I'll trade with somebody on here who has a single or double.
Just curious...
You said last year you were able to get a room on your list with no problem. Where did you stay. Since you didn't get there until Friday night, did you book directly with the hotel.
Post by: waltbionik on April 05, 2023, 06:37:13 PM
Just curious...
You said last year you were able to get a room on your list with no problem. Where did you stay. Since you didn't get there until Friday night, did you book directly with the hotel.
I stayed at the Wyndham Bayside. I like that hotel b/c it's walkable to the convention center, the rooms are nice, they have a small gym and a pool and there's a free hotel shuttle to and from the airport.
I booked with onPeak during the hotel lottery.
I can't be certain, but I think because I only needed Friday-Tuesday I was able to get it. The two years prior to Covid, I was never able to get a downtown hotel.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 06, 2023, 12:57:34 PM
And ultimately, that's what it boils down to. The process is so unnecessarily complicated, and so murky, that no one trusts onPeak. It's like pulling teeth to get any transparency at all, and I'm sure that they don't reveal information on purpose, so that they can make changes at a whim without making big announcements. Which leads to more mistrust, which leads to more stress and panic...
Well, it's a vicious circle, and only onPeak has the power to break it.
I also think form submitters/participants don’t accurately report their requests. I think the type of room/number of people in the request has a huge impact and that sort of gets pushed to the side when people complain about their submission time being faster but still not getting what they want.
Post by: perc2100 on April 06, 2023, 01:57:07 PM
I do and don't miss those days. It does seem people have struggled to let the old concept go. Just shows there is no trust there.As a local, I've rarely dealt with the hotel lotto stuff; I've done it the last few times (2019 and last year) to help out friends in our group, so I only know what we have now. What's been described feels similar to the first days of selling badges online (or at least, the first day of badges being sold online that sold out within 60-90 mins; at first the badges would go on sale online as some non-announced date and you'd often have weeks, if not months, to purchase badges before they completely sold out): day/time comes, there's a mad-scramble to log-in, and then you hope your internet connections are aces and you get in quick enough to not get shut-out. It was a real 'wild west' type of thing, where some folks got lucky and some don't.
The lotto/randomized selection stuff for both hotels & badges seems at least kind of fair provided everything happens as advertised on their end, and everything runs smoothly on our end. I suspect people w/success have more trust in the system, while people w/out do not. I think I'm old enough/I've been going to Comic-Con long enough to just know it is what it is, and I've just gotta roll with the punches and hope the odds are indeed in my favor. I got lucky in 2019 and landed a gaslamp hotel right by the Convention Center (can't remember which one), but last year I got nothing at all. This whole process would be crazy stressful if I were flying in from out of town, but I think I'd def. go for the early bird hotel deal, and then _if_ I land an upgrade in the hotel lotto yea, if not at least I have a hotel & I'm taking the trolley or the shuttle service.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 06, 2023, 02:21:00 PM
Also, a lottery is the fairest way to go, but it would be much fairer, and people would feel more in control of their fate (and at least slightly happier) if it were a TRUE lottery. As in, everyone who wants a room submit their name by x date. On x date +1, those entries are randomly sorted and assigned windows of time to live book a room from the remaining inventory. You must log in through your lottery entry and you must pay for the room with a credit card matching the name of the lottery entry.
Is it perfect? No. Would it be better than whatever the heck OnPeak does? Yes. But it would require a lot more work on their end, so they'll never bother.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2023, 02:24:17 PM
Post by: sefton42 on April 06, 2023, 02:39:16 PM
@perc2100 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=380)
Also, a lottery is the fairest way to go, but it would be much fairer, and people would feel more in control of their fate (and at least slightly happier) if it were a TRUE lottery. As in, everyone who wants a room submit their name by x date. On x date +1, those entries are randomly sorted and assigned windows of time to live book a room from the remaining inventory. You must log in through your lottery entry and you must pay for the room with a credit card matching the name of the lottery entry.
No, as opaque as OnPeak is, I think I have more control here than in a pure lottery. At least with the current system, I can open multiple browsers to get through the queue to the form as quickly as possible. With a lottery, I have absolutely zero control. And I stayed at hotel circle my first year and I have no interest in doing that again.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 06, 2023, 02:55:52 PM
With live booking, at least you can compare pro and cons to pick the best remaining option. Maybe you don't get your favorite hotel, but you do get one with breakfast. Or you don't care about breakfast, but there's an open hotel right across from a restaurant you really like. Or you never pick the Horton Grand bc it's a few blocks farther, but you have always wanted to stay someplace rumored to be haunted. You get to decide!
Also, it would be so much fairer for newbies and people who don't spend six months before SDCC obsessing about SDCC. I know that you can say we 'deserve' better odds because we 'put in the work', and there's some truth to that. But I feel really sorry for new excited fans who would love to have a great Con experience... and who have a 0.0001% at a good hotel because they don't understand the arcane magic that is the Hotel Sale.
Post by: NCDS on April 06, 2023, 02:58:59 PM
Vegan goats? No way, I'm sacrificing real goats. With a blood-sucking organization like onPeak, I want to make sure that In stay on their good side... >:D
You misunderstood our goats are vegans. It makes them purer.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2023, 03:01:58 PM
You misunderstood our goats are vegans. It makes them purer.
Maybe? Would a blood-sucking monster want food that had a vegan diet?
Well, I guess we'll compare results after the lottery and see.... ;)
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 06, 2023, 03:08:26 PM
Maybe? Would a blood-sucking monster want food that had a vegan diet?
Well, lots of carnivorous humans are really into "grass-fed beef"... so maybe?
Post by: marcia29 on April 06, 2023, 04:13:02 PM
The hotel process is one of the most daunting, and for me--the least fun. I feel as if I have the least control. I have no idea what OnPeak really does.
But...if I have nerves of steel, I know that even with the worst results, I can find something if I keep working the lists and with this incredible group.
...and I still keep my eyes on all refund dates--just in case.
Post by: dolphina on April 06, 2023, 06:06:10 PM
Maybe? Would a blood-sucking monster want food that had a vegan diet?
Well, I guess we'll compare results after the lottery and see.... ;)
I want a lol and a lmao button; sometimes a post goes past the "LIKE" into the LOL or LMAO territory.
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 06, 2023, 06:11:07 PM
I want a lol and a lmao button; sometimes a post goes past the "LIKE" into the LOL or LMAO territory.
☝️This☝️
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2023, 07:58:01 PM
I want a lol and a lmao button; sometimes a post goes past the "LIKE" into the LOL or LMAO territory.
I am glad to provide for your amusement. ;)
(We need to do something to ease the pre-hotelpocalypse stress around here!)
Post by: perc2100 on April 07, 2023, 10:56:49 AM
The amount of work it takes to organize going SDCC for an out of town group is daunting. When someone asks me about how to 'get to SDCC', I ask them - how badly do you want to go? Are you willing to put in the work needed to make it happen? I ask them that, not only for them, but for ME. It takes a lot to explain, walk through, explain again, and again...and again...all the complexities, etc. We know. I am a detail person, and rather enjoy most of this. However--many do not.This brings up a GREAT point, and one that isn't often stated: SDCC is nearly impossible for a casual fan to attend. I first started attending SDCC in 2000, when I got a free badge from an executive at a downtown hotel. That first year, I was 100% a casual fan and I had a BLAST! The next year I got the free comp badge again, but by 2002 I was buying my own badge (there were only 4-Day badges) and I was hooked! My wife first went the first year the Con sold out "in advance:" but that means she literally bought a Sunday badge Saturday morning, and Sunday badges were sold-out by Saturday evening. I believe that was the last year a relatively 'casual' fan could attend Comic-Con. Obviously at this point massive planning has to occur to obtain any badge in the randomly selected badge sales, and for out-of-towners the extra stress of securing a hotel could be even more stressful: after dropping money for the fam on badges, THEN you have to hope you can land a convenient hotel!
The hotel process is one of the most daunting, and for me--the least fun. I feel as if I have the least control. I have no idea what OnPeak really does.
But...if I have nerves of steel, I know that even with the worst results, I can find something if I keep working the lists and with this incredible group.
...and I still keep my eyes on all refund dates--just in case.
Don't get me wrong: I still love attending Comic-Con, and I feel I've adapted to the changes over the years as well as the next attendee and often my biggest downer of SDCC is I missed one cool thing because I was doing another cool thing. But as SDCC has become a huge THING, a cultural milestone that feels more mythical from 'outsiders' who know of the event but don't/can't attend, it's become harder for casual folks w/out 'insiders' or friends in-the-know to even attend the event. Part of me wishes Comic-Con International could carve out a block of badges just for locals to purchase in-person somewhere in San Diego (perhaps at their museum) just to give local newbies a shot at attending this awesome thing that happens annually in their backyard. I _only_ attend SDCC because I live local and badges are the biggest expense; I can't imagine the expense and planning of flying in with the fam, staying in premium-priced hotel for a week, etc. for the event (and as a San Diegan I do appreciate all who do that: thanks for the tourist dollars!!). I wish more newbies could attend, and I'd be REALLY curious to hear how ballpark number of how many newbies attend the Convention every year
Post by: Jesse O on April 07, 2023, 11:24:48 AM
This brings up a GREAT point, and one that isn't often stated: SDCC is nearly impossible for a casual fan to attend. I first started attending SDCC in 2000, when I got a free badge from an executive at a downtown hotel. That first year, I was 100% a casual fan and I had a BLAST! The next year I got the free comp badge again, but by 2002 I was buying my own badge (there were only 4-Day badges) and I was hooked! My wife first went the first year the Con sold out "in advance:" but that means she literally bought a Sunday badge Saturday morning, and Sunday badges were sold-out by Saturday evening. I believe that was the last year a relatively 'casual' fan could attend Comic-Con. Obviously at this point massive planning has to occur to obtain any badge in the randomly selected badge sales, and for out-of-towners the extra stress of securing a hotel could be even more stressful: after dropping money for the fam on badges, THEN you have to hope you can land a convenient hotel!
Don't get me wrong: I still love attending Comic-Con, and I feel I've adapted to the changes over the years as well as the next attendee and often my biggest downer of SDCC is I missed one cool thing because I was doing another cool thing. But as SDCC has become a huge THING, a cultural milestone that feels more mythical from 'outsiders' who know of the event but don't/can't attend, it's become harder for casual folks w/out 'insiders' or friends in-the-know to even attend the event. Part of me wishes Comic-Con International could carve out a block of badges just for locals to purchase in-person somewhere in San Diego (perhaps at their museum) just to give local newbies a shot at attending this awesome thing that happens annually in their backyard. I _only_ attend SDCC because I live local and badges are the biggest expense; I can't imagine the expense and planning of flying in with the fam, staying in premium-priced hotel for a week, etc. for the event (and as a San Diegan I do appreciate all who do that: thanks for the tourist dollars!!). I wish more newbies could attend, and I'd be REALLY curious to hear how ballpark number of how many newbies attend the Convention every year
Really well put. I've brought a couple of people as guests through the years. Recently, convincing them that they needed to register in advance just so I can buy them a badge is met with incredulity. And the idea that they'd even participate in the badge buying or hotel reserving mania is out of the question.
Post by: sefton42 on April 07, 2023, 11:40:04 AM
Post by: Snick3 on April 07, 2023, 11:46:11 AM
Post by: perc2100 on April 07, 2023, 12:24:58 PM
https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf (https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf)
Post by: marcia29 on April 07, 2023, 12:41:17 PM
Post by: dkd on April 07, 2023, 12:49:31 PM
No announced date yet, but the list of hotels/rates:
https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf (https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf)
So, the Solamar is now the "Margaritaville Hotel?". Yikes.
Post by: stove19 on April 07, 2023, 01:17:06 PM
Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 01:18:00 PM
Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 01:27:36 PM
This just updated, so it's coming.
Post by: sessionka on April 07, 2023, 01:45:58 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/book-your-hotel-comic-con-2023
This just updated, so it's coming.
The new hotel is not on the list. interesting. Con dates are available, but the rate is more than $1200 a night. (YIKES!!!)
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanar-ac-hotel-san-diego-downtown-gaslamp-quarter/
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 07, 2023, 01:54:12 PM
The only thing I can compare this to is DisneyWorld, which works in a similar fashion. You can go to DisneyWorld., but unless you know what you're doing, how the system works, and what is going on, you will be lost and be wasting the majority of your time (and money). But there are forums out there where people will help with advice and their own experience, so anyone who researches will be pointed in the right direction.
Honestly, I'm glad that the people who go to SDCC are the ones who put in the work; those are the people who generally appreciate it most. But the information required to attend should be available to those who wish to learn. As far as those people who want to go but aren't 'ready' to hear about the details... they will be more motivated when they miss out this year because they were behind the curve. And hopefully, in the meantime, they'll come here (or similar sites online) to learn what to do for next year.
Post by: tsnyder on April 07, 2023, 02:24:00 PM
So, the Solamar is now the "Margaritaville Hotel?". Yikes.Now I want to stay there!
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Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 02:29:54 PM
Now I want to stay there!
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Call me when it's Whiskeyille
Post by: highgiant on April 07, 2023, 03:47:09 PM
Just by Murphy's Law it will probably be next Thursday when I am at a convention. :(
This is certainly starting to look like a real possibility!
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 07, 2023, 03:51:59 PM
Call me when it's Whiskeyilleyou had me at 'Whiskey' ;D
Post by: MochiMonster on April 07, 2023, 08:50:39 PM
Post by: verovero8 on April 07, 2023, 08:51:18 PM
Post by: NCDS on April 07, 2023, 08:54:28 PM
Officially about to go into SDCC anxiety mode from here on out - Hotelpocalyse is the biggest stressor and Onpeak is my nemesis. Annnndddddd I'm in the middle of switching jobs so my ability to even attend this year is in question. Pray for me, frens.
Fingers crossed, I am doing the same thing but they gave me SDCC off when I accepted the offer and said future years shouldn't be a problem. It helped me feel like it was a good place for me.
Post by: hipchick on April 08, 2023, 07:34:02 AM
Post by: madfly on April 08, 2023, 07:37:17 AM
Has anyone heard anything about the Carte Hotel? I don't remember seeing it on previous SDCC hotel lists.It's a really nice new Hilton hotel in Little Italy. My husband stays there a lot for work & the only thing he doesn't like about it is the expensive valet parking.
Post by: starlucy on April 08, 2023, 09:12:24 AM
https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Comic-Con-2023-Hotel-List.pdf
Post by: Jesse O on April 08, 2023, 09:46:56 AM
Post by: verovero8 on April 08, 2023, 09:50:59 AM
Fingers crossed, I am doing the same thing but they gave me SDCC off when I accepted the offer and said future years shouldn't be a problem. It helped me feel like it was a good place for me.This! New job should be no problem, it’s my current one that is holding me hostage potential thru July
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Post by: hipchick on April 08, 2023, 11:04:23 AM
This! New job should be no problem, it’s my current one that is holding me hostage potential thru July
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I input my vacation for it a month ago LOL. Thankfully everyone knows and understands what I’m doing and where I’m going 🤣
Post by: sessionka on April 08, 2023, 12:28:44 PM
I input my vacation for it a month ago LOL. Thankfully everyone knows and understands what I’m doing and where I’m going 🤣
That reminds me, I have to put in for my vacation. No problem getting it approved. I work for that kind of company. The boss that hired me is a Star Trek fan. I think it helped me get the job. I have a miniature Star Trek 'communicator (TOS)' on my key ring. I don't even think about it. He noticed it when I went in for the interview. He requests I get him a Star Trek Christmas Tree ornament from one of the exhibitors every year.
Post by: Jesse O on April 08, 2023, 01:36:08 PM
That reminds me, I have to put in for my vacation. No problem getting it approved. I work for that kind of company. The boss that hired me is a Star Trek fan. I think it helped me get the job. I have a miniature Star Trek 'communicator (TOS)' on my key ring. I don't even think about it. He noticed it when I went in for the interview. He requests I get him a Star Trek Christmas Tree ornament from one of the exhibitors every year.I love that. In 1975, I got my 5th grade teacher a Captain Kirk poster (I ordered it from The Monster Times). Nerds in authority positions are always easier to deal with.
Post by: Iris on April 08, 2023, 03:44:32 PM
So, if it does end up being April 13 for submitting the form itself, things should be mostly resolved for people who get their stuff in waves 1 & 2, whether directly or very trade etc., by probably the end-ish of April, I assume? As by the start of May, I believe historically with the timeline most of the reservations offered in the second wave should have expired and gone back to wait for when the waitlist will open and cause more chaos, right?
I'm personally hoping for April 13 for selfish reasons. I really want everything resolved by the time May rolls around so I can travel without worries lol (like I said, it's very selfish as I know it won't work well for many others.)
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Edit (inputting this here instead of double-posting.)
On the topic of work and asking for vacation for SDCC. I always make sure any firm knows, during the interview process, that I'm out for at least a week every July for SDCC. I've only worked, out of school, for firms within SD county though. So even if they don't know much about SDCC itself, they're adjacently aware of it and that it's a big deal. So I've never encountered issues with getting the time off for it. So I'm lucky in that regard.
I assume they treat it similarly as anyone else who had annual vacation plans too, around children or otherwise. But yeah, it is always a requirement that they will honor my July vacation request before I start working somewhere. Clearly we all have our priorities in order. ;)
Post by: demonchocobo on April 08, 2023, 06:19:33 PM
I input my vacation for it a month ago LOL. Thankfully everyone knows and understands what I’m doing and where I’m going 🤣
I put in for my vacation back in November 😂
I’m the only one in my department who doesn’t have kids so everyone else takes off for summer vacations. I wanted to make sure I got in first.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 08, 2023, 06:23:35 PM
I put in for my vacation back in NovemberLol I always put mine (aka block calendars) the week after I get back so Im literally blocking out a year ahead every year
I’m the only one in my department who doesn’t have kids so everyone else takes off for summer vacations. I wanted to make sure I got in first.
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Post by: Nyjin on April 09, 2023, 02:52:27 PM
Also attended a party at the Hard Rock...which confirmed I'd probably never want to stay there during the con. They had a ton of rooms facing the party which makes me feel like I'd never get sleep.
Post by: marcia29 on April 09, 2023, 05:11:21 PM
Just stayed Downtown this weekend for Dreamhack San Diego. The Marriott staff were elated to see me in full cosplay, so I'm not sure if they were new and not used to SDCC 😂
Also attended a party at the Hard Rock...which confirmed I'd probably never want to stay there during the con. They had a ton of rooms facing the party which makes me feel like I'd never get sleep.
How was the party? Were the staff attentive there?
Post by: stove19 on April 09, 2023, 08:02:42 PM
Lol I always put mine (aka block calendars) the week after I get back so Im literally blocking out a year ahead every year
This is what I do! I’m not taking any chances!
Post by: NCDS on April 09, 2023, 08:07:51 PM
Post by: debster on April 10, 2023, 03:39:23 AM
Post by: Nyjin on April 10, 2023, 04:09:27 AM
How was the party? Were the staff attentive there?
It was actually pretty-lowkey. Felt more like a company mixer than a full party. There was open bar for several hours which was fun, so the staff that I saw were decently swamped.
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 10, 2023, 05:01:22 AM
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 05:27:19 AM
https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 07:22:54 AM
Not that we needed another reason to know why hotelpocalypse is so hard, but the unofficial blog posted an article with a list of all hotels in the lottery and their number of rooms.
https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/
I disagree with their statement math is hard, especially since they are doing simple math.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 08:05:54 AM
I disagree with their statement math is hard, especially since they are doing simple math.
I mean, do they think they're Barbie or something?
(That's a reeeeaaaalllllly old cultural reference, for you young 'uns.)
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 08:10:18 AM
I mean, do they think they're Barbie or something?
(That's a reeeeaaaalllllly old cultural reference, for you young 'uns.)
I don't know if you have seen the new trailer and advertising but everybody is Barbie now.
Post by: rickythump on April 10, 2023, 08:41:29 AM
I don't know if you have seen the new trailer and advertising but everybody is Barbie now.Don't forget Ken.
OnPeak is just Ken.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 08:45:22 AM
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 08:46:23 AM
Not everyone. Don't forget Ken.
OnPeak is just Ken.
All the self-generated barbie pictures I see for the movie say Barbie, so I say it's debatable. Ken may only be in the movies.
Post by: Xircuits on April 10, 2023, 09:10:59 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 09:18:51 AM
Post by: Berts on April 10, 2023, 09:21:48 AM
Not that we needed another reason to know why hotelpocalypse is so hard, but the unofficial blog posted an article with a list of all hotels in the lottery and their number of rooms.
https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/hotelpocalypse-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-size-guide/
I always find stuff like this so interesting. OK, some ROUGH math coming in hot... so let's say that there really are 130K attendees. Let's spitball that 70% of them need hotel rooms. That's 91K. Since most people share rooms, let's cut that by 70%.
That's 36.5K rooms needed. According to the blog's math, there are around 11K downtown rooms and 17K rooms total (the 12.5K downtown/19K total less the 10% that aren't reserved in the block).
So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 09:28:18 AM
I always find stuff like this so interesting. OK, some ROUGH math coming in hot... so let's say that there really are 130K attendees. Let's spitball that 70% of them need hotel rooms. That's 91K. Since most people share rooms, let's cut that by 70%.
That's 36.5K rooms needed. According to the blog's math, there are around 11K downtown rooms and 17K rooms total (the 12.5K downtown/19K total less the 10% that aren't reserved in the block).
So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?
They did say math is hard, so don't trust theirs :D (sorry had to do it)
If 20K people didn't have a place to stay every year we would know, it would be all over social media. The fact is though the onpeak has rooms up until the convention, not having a place to stay is never a factor (on onpeaks side). So clearly there are either more rooms or more people sharing, or more local attendees than estimated.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 10, 2023, 09:30:23 AM
I always find stuff like this so interesting. OK, some ROUGH math coming in hot... so let's say that there really are 130K attendees. Let's spitball that 70% of them need hotel rooms. That's 91K. Since most people share rooms, let's cut that by 70%.The difference here is that the hotel sale isn't limited to actual SDCC badge holders, anyone can get a room. I know some folks that go just for the offsites, no badge needed. So numbers are much much higher.
That's 36.5K rooms needed. According to the blog's math, there are around 11K downtown rooms and 17K rooms total (the 12.5K downtown/19K total less the 10% that aren't reserved in the block).
So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?
Post by: Xircuits on April 10, 2023, 09:32:53 AM
So 17K total rooms for 36.5K people looking for them (unless my math is horribly off, which is very likely). Obviously this is all conjecture, but what do the 20K or so people who don't get rooms do?
I imagine some of the 20K will look at AirBnB or Bed & Breakfasts?
The first year I attended I was soo worried about not getting a hotel room, I actually factored in renting a car and just sleeping in that instead and buying a gym membership so I can shower each morning. I have no idea if anyone has considered or even attempted that.
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 09:33:49 AM
I imagine some of the 20K will look at AirBnB or Bed & Breakfasts?
The first year I attended I was soo worried about not getting a hotel room, I actually factored in renting a car and just sleeping in that instead and buying a gym membership so I can shower each morning. I have no idea if anyone has considered or even attempted that.
Some time back, a friend of mine stayed at the koa campgrounds and did just that.
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 09:35:17 AM
I imagine some of the 20K will look at AirBnB or Bed & Breakfasts?
The first year I attended I was soo worried about not getting a hotel room, I actually factored in renting a car and just sleeping in that instead and buying a gym membership so I can shower each morning. I have no idea if anyone has considered or even attempted that.
There are people that sleep in the lines to avoid paying for a hotel. I don't know how they do it, but they do. Some do have friends that let them shower or store stuff. Some store stuff in their car.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 09:38:51 AM
Post by: clambert1273 on April 10, 2023, 10:15:39 AM
There are also a lot of people that stay farther out, in North or East San Diego county or Chula Vista. The hotel capacity numbers UBlog is working with only include downtown and Hotel Circle, I believe.Our first year we had no idea & booked a hotel 8.5 miles away and drove in on our thurs, Sun badge days. We didn't know about a parking lottery either so I had used my parking app for work & just reserved on it. Ended up working well for us that first year but now since we know what to expect & have 4 days we approach it different. So I guess in relation to the 20K - where there's a will there's a way and you just do what you gotta do
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 10:15:42 AM
I don't know if you have seen the new trailer and advertising but everybody is Barbie now.
I have, and I'm really looking forward to the movie!
And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?
Regarding hotels, there are always hotel rooms available in Mission Valley. Would it suck having to shuttle in every day? Yes, but not as much as not going to SDCC. If you don't believe me, I refer you to 2020 and 2021...
Post by: sefton42 on April 10, 2023, 10:17:51 AM
I have, and I'm really looking forward to the movie!
And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?
I’m expecting that email no later than tomorrow.
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 10:18:37 AM
There are also a lot of people that stay farther out, in North or East San Diego county or Chula Vista. The hotel capacity numbers UBlog is working with only include downtown and Hotel Circle, I believe.
Don't forget Tijuana...
I'm not considering it, but I checked some hotel rates in Tijuana, and they're very reasonable. And isn't there a trolley stop close to the border. Somebody can check me on that. :)
Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 10:18:46 AM
I have, and I'm really looking forward to the movie!Im thinking this week, since the hotel list with pricing dropped last Friday.
And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 10:25:47 AM
And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?
I think we all start expecting the email the day after we get our badge.
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 10:29:59 AM
This week and next week hotel lottery. Then a couple weeks later ppl find out what hotel they got. So that's early May. Most likely a week later general sale for the hotels go up. That's now Mid May.
Then parking should be announced shortly after and usually it's 4 groups? Every week each group goes. This should end by mid June then. And by mid June badges begin to be mailed out. I highly doubt they'll wanna do any sort of lottery for parking or hotel as badges are being mailed out. I think that week they'll begin announcements as we start running to our mailboxes everyday lol.
I’m expecting that email no later than tomorrow.
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 10:36:57 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 10:38:11 AM
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 10:38:33 AM
What is badge refund date? I am pretty sure both rounds of emails are typically completed before the refund date, to give people a chance to receive a refund if they are not happy with their hotel selection. Lottery should be at least two weeks before refund date, as to allow for both rounds.
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 10:42:30 AM
@Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639) I'm not totally sure CCI agrees with you about giving people time to refund, but it should be okay this year at least. The refund cutoff is 5/12.
They may not do it on purpose, but I have noticed in the past that all emails are sent prior to the refund deadline. I make mental note of it every year.
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 11:05:26 AM
And back on track for the thread... are we expecting an email this week (maybe today) from CCI announcing the hotel lottery?
Regarding hotels, there are always hotel rooms available in Mission Valley. Would it suck having to shuttle in every day? Yes, but not as much as not going to SDCC. If you don't believe me, I refer you to 2020 and 2021...
While I'm shooting for a downtown hotel, I always have a soft spot in my heart for my first year (2015) staying on Shelter Island, and taking the shuttle in. I didn't know anything about the lottery, and booked directly with Humphrey's in May. Taking the shuttle in didn't bother me, because I didn't know any better, and there were tons of people on the bus and we passed many waiting for their shuttle pick up. If you can believe it, I did no research on the Con, so I didn't know what to expect. I got the lay of the land as we rode in, and as we got closer to the Con, my first indication of what I was in for was seeing a guy walking toward the convention center in full star wars storm trooper regalia. :). When we pulled in front of the convention center, and I saw all the people getting off the shuttle and crossing the street to the gaslamp, I thought I was in heaven.
Post by: rabbitwarren on April 10, 2023, 11:50:30 AM
Likewise. I was thinking about the timeline and having hotel lottery next week would really be cutting close.
This week and next week hotel lottery. Then a couple weeks later ppl find out what hotel they got. So that's early May. Most likely a week later general sale for the hotels go up. That's now Mid May.
Then parking should be announced shortly after and usually it's 4 groups? Every week each group goes. This should end by mid June then. And by mid June badges begin to be mailed out. I highly doubt they'll wanna do any sort of lottery for parking or hotel as badges are being mailed out. I think that week they'll begin announcements as we start running to our mailboxes everyday lol.
Hotelpocalypse has been as late April 26 and 28 although both times things were delayed. 2017 was the very late badge sales and last year everything was generally delayed.
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2023, 11:55:39 AM
Two things I'm waiting for this week. To hear back on a job interview & when the hotel sale is. #ARGGG
I need to get my bike working & go off-grid for a few hours.
Post by: demonchocobo on April 10, 2023, 12:01:12 PM
I wonder if cci saw our poll & put made it next week just to mess with us.
Two things I'm waiting for this week. To hear back on a job interview & when the hotel sale is. #ARGGG
I need to get my bike working & go off-grid for a few hours.
I’m just a ball of stress right now 😂
Best of luck with the job! Hopefully you’ll get a shiny new job and an excellent hotel placement!!
Post by: sefton42 on April 10, 2023, 12:05:25 PM
Hotelpocalypse has been as late April 26 and 28 although both times things were delayed. 2017 was the very late badge sales and last year everything was generally delayed.
And last year Wondercon was pretty delayed if I recall, and since they don't do hotelpocalypse until after Wondercon, that was probably part of the reason.
Post by: Jesse O on April 10, 2023, 12:06:27 PM
I wonder if cci saw our poll & put made it next week just to mess with us.
Two things I'm waiting for this week. To hear back on a job interview & when the hotel sale is. #ARGGG
I need to get my bike working & go off-grid for a few hours.
Good luck with the job interview!
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
Post by: accelerate on April 10, 2023, 12:15:34 PM
There are people that sleep in the lines to avoid paying for a hotel. I don't know how they do it, but they do. Some do have friends that let them shower or store stuff. Some store stuff in their car.
I always see a small group of people sleeping in front of the convention center, close to the big stairs. I don't think it's a line for anything considering that I only ever see this small group. So I've always just thought they were sleeping somewhere "safe" instead of getting a hotel room.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 10, 2023, 12:22:34 PM
There are people that sleep in the lines to avoid paying for a hotel. I don't know how they do it, but they do. Some do have friends that let them shower or store stuff. Some store stuff in their car.True story! Last year on Gwendolyn's bucket list was an entry "sleep under the stars" so sure enough we put her in overnight Hall H line 2 days lol She no longer wants it
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Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 10, 2023, 12:39:14 PM
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2023, 12:49:06 PM
Good luck with the job interview!thx the interview is done & I was my best self. now is the calm before the storm
I always see a small group of people sleeping in front of the convention center, close to the big stairs. I don't think it's a line for anything considering that I only ever see this small group. So I've always just thought they were sleeping somewhere "safe" instead of getting a hotel room.I think that's the EE line for the next day.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 10, 2023, 12:56:25 PM
https://cci.onpeak.info/
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 01:02:42 PM
Getcha popcorn ready...
https://cci.onpeak.info/
Says April 12th!
Post by: NCDS on April 10, 2023, 01:04:04 PM
Says April 12th!
That's the day I voted for.
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:04:43 PM
Getcha popcorn ready...
https://cci.onpeak.info/
Oh my!! Sweet :) Let the excitement (and panic) start!
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:06:05 PM
Post by: Miterin on April 10, 2023, 01:08:29 PM
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:10:22 PM
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2023, 01:11:13 PM
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Comic-Con 2023’s General Hotel Reservation Sale Opens Wednesday, April 12, 2023 — 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Each year hotel rooms for Comic-Con sell out in a matter of minutes. We want to make the process as clear—and more importantly—as fair as it can be. Below is a guide to the process for opening day.
The Email (Monday, April 10, 2023)
On Monday, April 10, 2023, we’ll send an email to Comic-Con 2023 badge holders with the link to the waiting room/hotel reservation request form. The form will not open until 9:00 AM PDT on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. If you try to access the waiting room early, it will take you to a page confirming you are in the right place and to check back when the waiting room opens.
The link will only grant you access to the waiting room one hour prior to the opening.
The Waiting Room (Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 8:00 AM PDT)
Beginning at 8:00 AM PDT, you may access the waiting room via the link in your email. The time you enter the waiting room between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT has no impact on your position in line. At 9:00 AM PDT, all users in the waiting room will be granted access to the form in random order. If you enter the waiting room after 9:00 AM PDT, you will be placed at the end of the line.
From within the waiting room, you will have an opportunity to view a sample version of the form to review hotel options, rates, and form instructions. You will also have access to a browser check form, which allows you to perform a quick check for any browser issues that may impact the performance of the form. Both resources have also been made available for you on this page.
Placing Your Requests (Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 9:00 AM PDT)
The waiting room for the hotel reservation request form officially opens on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 9:00 AM PDT. On this date, you will need to submit your request via the online form or over the phone. Once the maximum number of requests have been received, the form will shut down and callers will no longer be able to submit a request.
Online Submissions
At 9:00 AM PDT, everyone in the waiting room will be assigned a random place in line. Guests will then be moved from the waiting room to the request form based on this order. Randomization will not take place until 9:00 AM PDT and is not based on the time at which you enter the waiting room before that point. No further randomization will take place throughout the process. Anyone accessing the link after 9:00 AM PDT will be placed at the end of the line. Forms will be processed based on the time at which a user was granted access to the form — NOT the time at which the form was submitted.
Sample Form
To allow attendees to prepare for opening day, we are providing a sample version of the form for review. The form remains similar to previous years, but some processing options have been updated and the hotel list has been updated to reflect 2023 availability.
The sample form is available for review here: https://cci.onpeak.info/sample
In addition to reviewing the options available on this year's form, attendees are encouraged to verify that their browser settings are configured for best performance of the form ahead of opening day. Use the following link to verify that JavaScript and cookies are enabled on your browser: https://cci.onpeak.info/browserCheck.
Note: You will be given the option to select up to 12 different hotels. Only one (1) hotel selection is required to submit the form.
Request Online
To submit your request online, click on the link in your email or copy and paste the URL to your browser.
Request by Phone
To submit your request over the phone, please call 1-877-55-COMIC (1-877-552-6642) or 312-527-7300.
*Calls will not be accepted prior to this date and time.
Hotel Placements
Confirmations of hotel placements will be sent on Monday, April 17, 2023. Those whose requests cannot be accommodated and therefore cannot be placed will be notified no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
If you have been placed at a hotel, you will have 72 hours from the date and time the email is sent to confirm your reservation with a deposit. If you do not confirm within 72 hours, your reservation will be canceled.
Once confirmations are sent, you will be required to provide a deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax. The required deposit must be provided by Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/11:59 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).
Reservations without a deposit will be canceled and cannot be reinstated for any reason.
A non-refundable service and technology fee equal to 3% of each hotel deposit will be charged to the credit card provided for each reservation. Any change to a reservation that increases the required hotel deposit amount, such as extending the length of stay, changing to a more expensive room type, changing hotels, etc.; will incur an additional non-refundable service fee in the amount of 3% of the additional deposit amount. All charges will appear as "Comic-Con 2023 Hotels" on the user's credit card statement.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 10, 2023, 01:12:01 PM
I was not expecting Wednesday! This is turning in to an expensive week for me as I just paid for accommodation for the Paris Olympics today as well. Good problem to have though! Now just have to hope for some luck in the lottery!Announced!! April 12!!
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Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 01:13:16 PM
Getcha popcorn ready...
https://cci.onpeak.info/
Announced!! April 12!!Oh! Good catches guys! I voted for the 13th, so one day off, but at least it is this week (I really want to feel free/comfortable to travel at the end of this month or early May lol)
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Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 01:17:03 PM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 01:19:58 PM
Looks like only one round of confirmations, so we will all know by Monday.
Oh, that's MUCH better! One and done.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:20:08 PM
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 01:22:54 PM
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:23:59 PM
Did anyone notice that the hotels are broken up now? If you want to try for 2 beds and also for a king bed, that's 2 separate requests.
This my first year back at SDCC since 2017 so not sure what process was like since then but yep the sample form is def showing the hotels broken up for me as well so that is different/new to me.
The sample form is great to trial run things at least anyway. Finding that type of thing out during the sale would throw a few people so good to know before hand.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:25:54 PM
Forgive me for asking but are these going to be unique links? Or everyone just use the same link and wish each other luck?
They have not been unique links in the past. Everyone goes to the same page.
cci.onpeak.info
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 01:26:06 PM
Forgive me for asking but are these going to be unique links? Or everyone just use the same link and wish each other luck?
In the past, the links have not been unique, and the waiting room link is usually posted on the CCI hotels page once it goes live. Plus it will be all over Twitter, I'm sure.
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 01:30:44 PM
Getcha popcorn ready...
https://cci.onpeak.info/
OMG!!!
I Step away for a walk, and come back to this!!!! :o
Post by: Nyjin on April 10, 2023, 01:31:07 PM
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 01:32:37 PM
What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.
I've stayed in both and they are both great hotels! We have them on our list but have some of the cheaper ones higher (like the Marriott Gaslamp).
Post by: highgiant on April 10, 2023, 01:34:25 PM
OMG!!!
I Step away for a walk, and come back to this!!!! :o
We're going to need you to warn us in advance next time you plan on going for a walk :D
Post by: LaMaestra on April 10, 2023, 01:34:39 PM
What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.
Post by: sessionka on April 10, 2023, 01:35:30 PM
I didn't yet.
GOT IT!!!
Post by: accelerate on April 10, 2023, 01:35:52 PM
What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.
Hilton Bayfront has been my #1 as of late. It used to be the Omni, but the noise at night has gotten bothersome, especially due to the parties at the Hard Rock.
I do want to stay at the Marquis, as that's one of the few convention-adjacent hotels I've yet to stay at.
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 10, 2023, 01:37:07 PM
Did anyone get an email?
I didn't yet.
I did at 1:18pm PDT.
Post by: hipchick on April 10, 2023, 01:39:17 PM
Did anyone get an email?
I didn't yet.
I haven't.
Post by: accelerate on April 10, 2023, 01:39:46 PM
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 01:42:30 PM
Post by: Jesse O on April 10, 2023, 01:45:42 PM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 01:46:46 PM
Post by: smiley424 on April 10, 2023, 01:50:23 PM
Bayfront is my #1.
What's everyone's top choice for this year? Doesn't look like prices have changed much. I'm debating between Omni and the Hilton Gaslamp.
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 01:51:38 PM
I've been super lucky and got Hilton Bayfront in 2019 and then MMM last year and both were great location wise, but I feel like the Bayfront was easier access to con, less of a crowd going back and forth.
Agreed on that! I know the MMM is adjacent but it felt farther than the Bayfront. I also was almost always having to sit through at least one elevator before going up to my room.
Post by: marcia29 on April 10, 2023, 01:53:27 PM
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 01:54:12 PM
Looking at the sample form, I do not see a waitlist option.
Noticed that as well. I think it's just one round and then the general sale.
Post by: ozzz on April 10, 2023, 01:56:43 PM
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 01:58:42 PM
It is interesting that they're going back to a single round of reservations after a few years of doing the two round system. I'm glad it'll hopefully be dealt with much earlier/less dragged out this year personally...
For the record, I received my email at 1:42 PM PDT.
Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 02:00:38 PM
Post by: Dune930 on April 10, 2023, 02:01:30 PM
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 02:02:19 PM
Post by: Jesse O on April 10, 2023, 02:04:58 PM
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 02:07:43 PM
If it's back to one round, what are the odds of downtown hotel rooms showing up in the general sale? (Not that I'm being a pessimist, but this is the most stress I ever feel every year).
Pretty good. Past few years I have gotten emails in the second round that included the like of MMM, Omni, and Grand Hyatt.
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 02:09:36 PM
If it's back to one round, what are the odds of downtown hotel rooms showing up in the general sale? (Not that I'm being a pessimist, but this is the most stress I ever feel every year).
Probably still good as some people may not need the hotel that was offered to them.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:11:21 PM
Post by: verovero8 on April 10, 2023, 02:12:22 PM
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Post by: sheilaac717 on April 10, 2023, 02:23:29 PM
Post by: RighteousRita on April 10, 2023, 02:24:50 PM
Second at 5 and third 5:04.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 02:27:28 PM
Looking at the "sample" form, I notice that they ask you for your CCI Member class. I am an attendee and volunteer. Do you think it will make any difference in getting a room by which one I check? (I know it's supposed to be random, but why ask the question?)
That field is optional, so it should not make any difference how you fill it out (in terms of affecting your room placement). I assume they added it just for their own data-gathering purposes, but it really doesn't matter what you put there.
ETA: @Dubb (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2639) below is correct. The "type" dropdown is required, but one of the options is "other". You can pick whatever you want, and entering a Member ID is optional.
Post by: quantumslip on April 10, 2023, 02:31:12 PM
Post by: Dubb on April 10, 2023, 02:32:25 PM
That field is optional, so it should not make any difference how you fill it out (in terms of affecting your room placement). I assume they added it just for their own data-gathering purposes, but it really doesn't matter what you put there.
It is a required field, but I still doubt it matters what you put.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:34:31 PM
see quite a bit of discussion on bayfront... haven't stayed there yet. location wise how is it compared to other locations? i've stayed at mgh, mmm, and gaslamp hotels that are <5 min walk so i have a feel for everything else. location does look like it could be an advantage of disadvantage depending on what you're going for or planning to do during the con
I haven't stayed at Bayfront either, but I imagine it's ideal for Hall H. I prefer MMM because its generally easier access to get into the exhibit hall, but Bayfront would be my 2nd or 3rd choice.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 02:35:25 PM
see quite a bit of discussion on bayfront... haven't stayed there yet. location wise how is it compared to other locations? i've stayed at mgh, mmm, and gaslamp hotels that are <5 min walk so i have a feel for everything else. location does look like it could be an advantage of disadvantage depending on what you're going for or planning to do during the con
Bayfront is awesome if you are doing Hall H lines, Indigo, or the offsites near PetCo Park.
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 02:37:05 PM
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 02:41:19 PM
It is a required field, but I still doubt it matters what you put.
You're right. Member ID info is still optional, but it seems they changed the Member Class option to required this year (which I believe last year was still optional, I could be wrong.) They're probably trying to finally require it to try and gather some definitive data, but without a requirement for your Member ID to cross-reference the info, the info they gather is fully dependent on the honesty of the person filling out the form unless they decide to compare it to the CCI member ID data.
see quite a bit of discussion on bayfront... haven't stayed there yet. location wise how is it compared to other locations? i've stayed at mgh, mmm, and gaslamp hotels that are <5 min walk so i have a feel for everything else. location does look like it could be an advantage of disadvantage depending on what you're going for or planning to do during the con
I personally LOVE the Bayfront. My group used to do Hall H at least one day every year, so it was perfect for that (right across the street or on the same side of sidewalk as the Hall H lines depending on where they get moved and which year it was.) There's also the Hotel Review thread if anyone wants more detailed reviews on it, but personally I think the location is perfect for my tastes. The rooms are a tiny bit small, but bathrooms spacious enough and it probably depends on where you get placed too on the floor. You do have to pay extra, MOST YEARS (last year was an exception,) to have a view of the convention center/gaslamp instead of the bridge & Dole Factory, but even then the view isn't necessarily super important to me lol. We've stayed there like 6-7 years in a row for SDCC I believe and fingers crossed the streak doesn't break this year.
As someone mentioned, it is good for offsites in the Gaslamp as it's connected to the pedestrian bridge to the Gaslamp that dumps you right by that one secured offsite collection, I'm blanking on the name, maybe "Interactive Zone"??? (where Nintendo etc. were last year for their off-sites.)
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 02:43:59 PM
As someone mentioned, it is good for offsites in the Gaslamp as it's connected to the pedestrian bridge to the Gaslamp that dumps you right by that one secured offsite collection, I'm blanking on the name, maybe "Interactive Zone"??? (where Nintendo etc. were last year for their off-sites.)
PetCo Interactive Zone
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:48:37 PM
Post by: hipchick on April 10, 2023, 02:51:14 PM
Post by: DriverJC on April 10, 2023, 02:51:22 PM
1) The table lists prices as "1Adult 1 Bed" or "1 Adult, 2 Beds". It's me any my wife going and we will need "2 Adults, 1 bed" does that mean that if the room has 2 beds, they will book another couple (or a single) into the same room with us? I might be reading too much into this. lol
2) If the price is lists as 231/night for "1 Adult, 1 bed" would that mean that for me and my wife it would be approximately 462/night for both of us?
Any info on this would be VERY appreciated.
Joel.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 02:52:56 PM
No, they will not book another couple in the same room. The price is for the ROOM, not per person.
Book the king rooms and you will be fine.
Post by: DriverJC on April 10, 2023, 02:54:21 PM
Thank you for the clarification.
Post by: Telly-tel on April 10, 2023, 02:54:27 PM
I'm doing the hotel lottery this year and I have a few questions if I may.
1) The table lists prices as "1Adult 1 Bed" or "1 Adult, 2 Beds". It's me any my wife going and we will need "2 Adults, 1 bed" does that mean that if the room has 2 beds, they will book another couple (or a single) into the same room with us? I might be reading too much into this. lol
2) If the price is lists as 231/night for "1 Adult, 1 bed" would that mean that for me and my wife it would be approximately 462/night for both of us?
Any info on this would be VERY appreciated.
Joel.
1. No it should be just who you say will be in the room.
2. The price should be per night not doubled per people in the room.
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 02:56:41 PM
PetCo Interactive Zone
TJ as always more on top of it than me, thank you! I'm honestly surprised I got the "Interactive Zone" correct with how my memory is sometimes lol. But yep, it's good if you want to be right next to the convention center/Hall H/Indigo, and convenient for getting to that PetCo side of the Gaslamp with the pedestrian bridge (always good photo spots on that bridge too, if you want a higher view of the convention center from that angle.)
Frankly though, it is one of the most coveted hotels though, so it's difficult to get from the submission unless you get into the form basically immediately after 9:00 PDT from what I remember.
I'm doing the hotel lottery this year and I have a few questions if I may.
1) The table lists prices as "1Adult 1 Bed" or "1 Adult, 2 Beds". It's me any my wife going and we will need "2 Adults, 1 bed" does that mean that if the room has 2 beds, they will book another couple (or a single) into the same room with us? I might be reading too much into this. lol
2) If the price is lists as 231/night for "1 Adult, 1 bed" would that mean that for me and my wife it would be approximately 462/night for both of us?
Any info on this would be VERY appreciated.
Joel.
1) Hotel rooms aren't shared with other couples etc. So you'd have the room to yourself if you chose "2 Adults, 1 bed." "2 Adults, 1 bed" usually = 1 king room OR 1 queen room. They don't do shared rooms, assigning groups together to share rooms, so it's all private. You could be assigned a 2 bed room depending on available though, instead of 1 king/queen though. They seem to have done the list differently on the form this year as they've separated 2-bed rooms vs. 1-bed rooms etc. on the request list.
2) I believe the difference in pricing generally differs from hotel to hotel (as they all have different occupancy rules regarding the extra price per head.) Often, if you're a member of their hotel chain perks program (usually free) you'll get 2 people at the same price as the "1 adult, 1 bed". I would have to dig back in my detailed receipts to give you more info for what it is at certain hotels... but we also had 3 people every time essentially, so it wouldn't be super accurate to your situation. So I can't really solidly say what the pricing would be. Keep in mind that the listed prices generally don't include local taxes etc. I used to have a spreadsheet that calculated (very accurately) what the final pricing would be per night with taxes... but I'd need to make sure it's still accurate as well.
Apologies for the nth response I've now done for you, while I was typing this up others answered as well. Hopefully you got the info you needed though!
Edit: I forgot to say. Usually you can expect an additional $15-40 per night per additional person over the "1 adult, 1 room" rates they list on the hotel list. It varies hotel to hotel and like I said, look into if you can add hotel rewards' membership to your stay at some point and that could change the price as well. If you overpay for your deposit (as you often can't attach membership details immediately before deposit price,) they generally apply it to the rest of the stay once you check-out. I believe in past years it's $20 or $25 per additional person per night for Hilton properties, but I could be wrong and I'll see if I can dredge up my detailed invoice...
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 10, 2023, 02:57:50 PM
@DriverJC (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6788)
No, they will not book another couple in the same room. The price is for the ROOM, not per person.
Book the king rooms and you will be fine.
Oh man, that would be terrifying. I don't like sharing rooms with people I know (except my wife) and I could not imagine a random person being assigned the same room. Pretty much an absolute nightmare scenario for me.
Post by: debster on April 10, 2023, 03:05:08 PM
Oh man, that would be terrifying. I don't like sharing rooms with people I know (except my wife) and I could not imagine a random person being assigned the same room. Pretty much an absolute nightmare scenario for me.
That would put a big twist in the hotel sales!
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 03:08:03 PM
Post by: dolphina on April 10, 2023, 03:08:57 PM
Edit: I forgot to say. Usually you can expect an additional $15-40 per night per additional person over the "1 adult, 1 room" rates they list on the hotel list. It varies hotel to hotel and like I said, look into if you can add hotel rewards' membership to your stay at some point and that could change the price as well. If you overpay for your deposit (as you often can't attach membership details immediately before deposit price,) they generally apply it to the rest of the stay once you check-out. I believe in past years it's $20 or $25 per additional person per night for Hilton properties, but I could be wrong and I'll see if I can dredge up my detailed invoice...
I can't remember but does Hilton Bayfront charge their resort fee on top of OnPeaks prices or is it included?
Post by: jamiesugah on April 10, 2023, 03:10:00 PM
The only place I've ever heard of that happening is with the hostels, where there are shared rooms.
Yeah, I stayed in a hostel my first year with a friend. We were in a shared room so we had two other roommates. (We actually had multiple during our stay, but there were two other beds.) It wasn't too bad, but after that I decided I needed a private bathroom at least.
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 03:10:58 PM
I can't remember but does Hilton Bayfront charge their resort fee on top of OnPeaks prices or is it included?
I believe they do, but if I'm recalling correctly they basically have made it into a credit you can use at their restaurants etc. for the past couple years for HHonors members. Note, you need to remember to use this AT the restaurant etc. otherwise it's hard to go back and have them retroactively credit it on something and it needs to be used before check-out of course.
As soon as I finish paying my car reg fee etc., I'm going to take a look at my last invoices if I still have them.
Edit: I believe some properties waive the resort fees during SDCC, but sometimes you have to ask the front desk to make sure it happens as I believe some people had mixed results with it...
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 03:17:56 PM
Post by: Mario Wario on April 10, 2023, 03:33:01 PM
MMM waives the resort fees if you booked through onPeak. If you booked out of block (e.g. bookending nights) you pay the resort fee.good to know, thank you!
Post by: perc2100 on April 10, 2023, 03:41:48 PM
That would put a big twist in the hotel sales!Yeah that could be quite the sitcom/streaming miniseries 'event,' huh :P
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 03:42:45 PM
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2) I believe the difference in pricing generally differs from hotel to hotel (as they all have different occupancy rules regarding the extra price per head.) Often, if you're a member of their hotel chain perks program (usually free) you'll get 2 people at the same price as the "1 adult, 1 bed". I would have to dig back in my detailed receipts to give you more info for what it is at certain hotels... but we also had 3 people every time essentially, so it wouldn't be super accurate to your situation. So I can't really solidly say what the pricing would be. Keep in mind that the listed prices generally don't include local taxes etc. I used to have a spreadsheet that calculated (very accurately) what the final pricing would be per night with taxes... but I'd need to make sure it's still accurate as well.
Apologies for the nth response I've now done for you, while I was typing this up others answered as well. Hopefully you got the info you needed though!
Edit: I forgot to say. Usually you can expect an additional $15-40 per night per additional person over the "1 adult, 1 room" rates they list on the hotel list. It varies hotel to hotel and like I said, look into if you can add hotel rewards' membership to your stay at some point and that could change the price as well. If you overpay for your deposit (as you often can't attach membership details immediately before deposit price,) they generally apply it to the rest of the stay once you check-out. I believe in past years it's $20 or $25 per additional person per night for Hilton properties, but I could be wrong and I'll see if I can dredge up my detailed invoice...
Okay, so I still had my hotel invoice from the Hilton Bayfront for SDCC 2022 flagged in my email (and it didn't get purged when I did a HUGE purge last month luckily.) I'll attach a cropped/slightly redacted image under a spoiler here. I've also added boxes to show what the actual price for just the room was. Please ignore the parking fee per night (unless you are interested in that. I believe but could be wrong that we had two cars in the parking garage, so the price was for those two cars not just one I believe.) Also ignore all the takeaway I got from the hotel options lol, the only problem with the Bayfront, for me personally, is when their restaurants are closed, there aren't many IMMEDIATE food options. It's not far, but when you're exhausted/nursing an oncoming migraine/something else, you do not want to cross the bridge to go to a restaurant in the Gaslamp.
For some general information: We had two cars parked due to the timing of one person coming, thus I believe it was $20/car per night. We had 3 people in the bedroom, so it was a "3 adults, 2 beds" room. It was attached to an HHonors membership which I believe got me something off, but it was explained verbally only and checked out per the invoice I believe. I do not remember what it was though, apologies.
Per the 2022 Hotel List, the listed price for "1 adult, 2 beds" was $322.00/night for the Hilton Bayfront. They don't/didn't give details about additional people and how that would effect price. They also generally list that local fees/taxes/etc. are not included.
Per my invoice, the base hotel room/night price for "3 adults, 2 beds" was $352.00/night. There were additional fees per night, as you can see in the invoice, that involve local fees and whatnot. As such, the total price per night with room fees was $396.60/night for 3 people.
I am not seeing any resort fee etc. so I assume it was waived as it was booked via OP.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 10, 2023, 03:42:54 PM
Yeah that could be quite the sitcom/streaming miniseries 'event,' huh :P
I can just see everyone putting in roommate requests, like university students do for dorm rooms.
'I need a roomie who is into Star Trek and not Star Wars...'
Post by: madfly on April 10, 2023, 03:51:37 PM
Okay, so I still had my hotel invoice from the Hilton Bayfront for SDCC 2022 flagged in my email (and it didn't get purged when I did a HUGE purge last month luckily.) I'll attach a cropped/slightly redacted image under a spoiler here. I've also added boxes to show what the actual price for just the room was. Please ignore the parking fee per night (unless you are interested in that. I believe but could be wrong that we had two cars in the parking garage, so the price was for those two cars not just one I believe.) Also ignore all the takeaway I got from the hotel options lol, the only problem with the Bayfront, for me personally, is when their restaurants are closed, there aren't many IMMEDIATE food options. It's not far, but when you're exhausted/nursing an oncoming migraine/something else, you do not want to cross the bridge to go to a restaurant in the Gaslamp.This made me inspect my bill from last year more closely and I just noticed a charge for $44.98 for "Banquets groups"....Don't know what the hell that was?!
For some general information: We had two cars parked due to the timing of one person coming, thus I believe it was $20/car per night. We had 3 people in the bedroom, so it was a "3 adults, 2 beds" room. It was attached to an HHonors membership which I believe got me something off, but it was explained verbally only and checked out per the invoice I believe. I do not remember what it was though, apologies.
Per the 2022 Hotel List, the listed price for "1 adult, 2 beds" was $322.00/night for the Hilton Bayfront. They don't/didn't give details about additional people and how that would effect price. They also generally list that local fees/taxes/etc. are not included.
Per my invoice, the base hotel room/night price for "3 adults, 2 beds" was $352.00/night. There were additional fees per night, as you can see in the invoice, that involve local fees and whatnot. As such, the total price per night with room fees was $396.60/night for 3 people.Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 04:33:43 PM
This made me inspect my bill from last year more closely and I just noticed a charge for $44.98 for "Banquets groups"....Don't know what the hell that was?!
Oh wow, I've never seen a charge like that personally. Did the hotel you stay at perhaps provide buffet breakfasts or something like that? I could possibly see that being a fee for that, depending on if that was the only charge for it or if it did it per day...
Post by: madfly on April 10, 2023, 04:35:39 PM
Oh wow, I've never seen a charge like that personally. Did the hotel you stay at perhaps provide buffet breakfasts or something like that? I could possibly see that being a fee for that, depending on if that was the only charge for it or if it did it per day...It was the Hilton Bayfront...Was only one charge. I'm thinking it was probably a mistake...I should have examined by bill better!
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 10, 2023, 04:36:17 PM
Post by: madfly on April 10, 2023, 04:41:02 PM
Could it be from one of the pop-up food places run by the hotel? Like the breakfast burritos or the food stand outside the Indigo entrance? Those don't have "names" exactly but the hotel has to put the charge under something.You're probably right!
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 04:49:18 PM
Could it be from one of the pop-up food places run by the hotel? Like the breakfast burritos or the food stand outside the Indigo entrance? Those don't have "names" exactly but the hotel has to put the charge under something.
That's a good point and I forgot those could be charged to the room (the ones run by Bayfront can usually.) Thank you!
Sometimes the employees aren't completely certain what to charge it as/what name to apply and just choose something related/that sounds right, if you charge it to your room bill. As you can see from my invoice, The Cannery showed up multiple times as the reason for the charge (either room service or takeaway,) but it wasn't always The Cannery that I actually got food from. So I think they just happened to default the internal room service/quick take and go spots within the hotel as "The Cannery" though there were a couple different names that I ordered from technically. I didn't buy anything at the outside places. I wanted to buy something at some point, but they happened to have closed like 15 minutes prior, so I just missed them.
From the response by madfly to semigeekgirl, I would assume then that you might've charged an "external" food order that is run by the Bayfront to your room instead of paying with a card/money at the time instead. Hopefully that was the case!
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 10, 2023, 08:01:19 PM
Post by: marcia29 on April 10, 2023, 08:06:18 PM
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 10, 2023, 08:16:38 PM
If you haven't already, log into your member ID and see if your badges are there. Hope all is ok.
I logged in and it shows all of my badges and badge numbers under "My Orders". And there is the option to refund & remove so I assume my badges are good.
Post by: marcia29 on April 10, 2023, 08:17:25 PM
I logged in and it shows all of my badges and badge numbers under "My Orders". And there is the option to refund & remove so I assume my badges are good.
That looks good!
Post by: Nyjin on April 10, 2023, 08:30:21 PM
Post by: bigteddy on April 10, 2023, 08:35:42 PM
Post by: Webdude007 on April 10, 2023, 08:47:47 PM
Post by: Iris on April 10, 2023, 09:02:20 PM
Nervous!! Is there a good tutorial for the sale? I’ve had rotten luck in the past & would love to have a better shot this year. Btw my email was at 1:57 pst
If you look at the cci hotel page, https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels (https://comic-con.org/cci/hotels), it gives you a basic rundown on how everything will work and the timelines. They give this link: https://cci.onpeak.info/sample#top (https://cci.onpeak.info/sample#top)
If you don't know how the form submission works, that is a sample form that will mirror what we'll be filling out on Wednesday.
If you want more of a expansive and visual walkthrough, SDCC Unofficial Blog already has their visual walkthrough of filling the form out posted: https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/visual-guide-to-the-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-sale/ (https://sdccblog.com/2023/04/visual-guide-to-the-san-diego-comic-con-2023-hotel-sale/)
If you want to know more about what happens once reservation emails start going out and how you make your deposits/etc., and if you have access to the Hotel Exchange Sub-forum on this forum here, I've written walkthroughs for various steps you need to take based on what kind of deposit/swap you're doing and fixing issues that commonly pop up.
Try going to the main forum page and if you can see "SDCC 2023 Hotel Exchange" under this SDCC Housing, etc. forum, you can enter it and check them out. They are a bit... large and sometimes possibly too detailed. I'll probably try to make sure nothing is too confusing. It's also possible they've changed the process for this year. Each year it changes a little, but it's also possible OP decides to try something new. :-X
If you don't have access to it, I can maybe put together something to help guide people that's simpler (because the collection of walkthroughs with screenshots is a bit... chaotic and touchy to try and edit properly and I wouldn't want to just copy it over and hope it works.) But the basic process for placing your deposit is generally fairly simple so long as you don't add a ton of variables into it.
I'm betting people/blogs will have general walkthroughs on how it works as well once deposits are able to be made and people can confirm the steps it takes and you do have 3 days to make deposits etc.
I hope that's something like what you meant! Sorry if I'm totally off base.
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On another note, yeah I'm feeling super anxious about this year's hotelpocalypse. I'm glad I'm not alone at least!!
Post by: bigteddy on April 10, 2023, 09:29:54 PM
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 10, 2023, 10:48:03 PM
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Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 03:09:01 AM
We're concerned. We didn't get our link Monday (the 10th).
Now what should we do? Any advice PM if that's easier.
Nervous now :( .
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 03:11:15 AM
Apparently someone forgot me. My husband got an email with the link and I still haven't gotten one. It's 10pm CST. Now I'm panicking that my badges are messed up or something.
Understand how you feel.
We didn't get any email with any link. Not in our CC member area either :o .
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 11, 2023, 04:49:41 AM
Apparently someone forgot me. My husband got an email with the link and I still haven't gotten one. It's 10pm CST. Now I'm panicking that my badges are messed up or something.Log back into your account and check your communication preferences. I remember at one time it looked like mine got reset. This will also impact emails from them.
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 05:49:16 AM
Good luck to everyone :) .Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.
We're concerned. We didn't get our link Monday (the 10th).
Now what should we do? Any advice PM if that's easier.
Nervous now :( .
https://cci.onpeak.info/
@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539) posted the link in an earlier post
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 11, 2023, 05:53:19 AM
Log back into your account and check your communication preferences. I remember at one time it looked like mine got reset. This will also impact emails from them.
I'm thinking that's where the problem was. It was unchecked. Also, I had put payment info in there before the badge sale and that was gone too.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 11, 2023, 05:56:24 AM
I'm thinking that's where the problem was. It was unchecked. Also, I had put payment info in there before the badge sale and that was gone too.Oh yeah, when mine was reset my payment stuff was gone too. I check that $#!7 religiously now. One more thing to add to the yearly SDCC checklist ;D
Post by: Xircuits on April 11, 2023, 06:47:33 AM
The sample form has a dropdown selection and you can choose up to 12. Does everyone select all 12 or just the top 4-5 hotels you want?
I'm just curious because this is only my 2nd time. The Discord mentioned using variations of names and addresses - do people fill out the form multiple times to increase the odds? Thanks.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 11, 2023, 07:21:18 AM
Once you reach the form, you have 15 minutes to fill it in. This does not affect your place in line… that is based on what time you reach the form. So take your time.
Regarding 12 selections, use as many as you want… in other words, as many hotels as would make you happy if you got them. Some people use all 12 slots, some people use fewer. But it is up to you. Just don’t put a hotel on your list that you would later reject if it were assigned to you.
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 07:25:03 AM
Post by: Dubb on April 11, 2023, 07:29:57 AM
So what would happen if you’re a single but select a 2 bed option b/c you want to stay at that hotel so you put in twice, one for king bed, one for 2 bed?
You are not guaranteed two beds, so they may just skip over that selection.
Post by: NeoGreenLantern on April 11, 2023, 07:37:25 AM
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 07:40:38 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 11, 2023, 08:03:13 AM
Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.If you look at your received email, there is an underlying link to https://cci.onpeak.info. But if you go to the former it'll resolve.
https://cci.onpeak.info/ (https://cci.onpeak.info/)
@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539) posted the link in an earlier post
Post by: Dubb on April 11, 2023, 08:12:36 AM
Is 4 people the max for all of these rooms? Also, does anyone have any info on how they determine whats a duplicate? I mean some people have the same name as others. There could easily 3 john smiths going to SDCC. Do they check against people who have passes?
I need an angry face emoji right now.
Post by: dville on April 11, 2023, 10:19:29 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 10:25:14 AM
So, if you for whatever reason, you do not get a hotel on April 12th, is there a general sale after the deposit due date?
There should be. The new form has the option "email me when the general sale goes live", so it seems like they must be referring to the leftovers sale for after the lottery assignments are given out and confirmed. (Because otherwise the general sale would be the lottery itself, and why would you need an email to remind you to do the thing you are already doing?)
Post by: dville on April 11, 2023, 10:29:45 AM
There should be. The new form has the option "email me when the general sale goes live", so it seems like they must be referring to the leftovers sale for after the lottery assignments are given out and confirmed. (Because otherwise the general sale would be the lottery itself, and why would you need an email to remind you to do the thing you are already doing?)
Thanks! I thought so, but I was hoping we would have been given a date of when that would be or something other than simply "email me...".
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 11, 2023, 10:34:28 AM
Post by: Xircuits on April 11, 2023, 10:39:03 AM
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Post by: marcia29 on April 11, 2023, 11:17:03 AM
Is the general sale a free-for-all? First come first served depending how fast you type?
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Yes. Historically, it has been -- we have to be quickest on the draw during the General Sale.
Post by: Jesse O on April 11, 2023, 11:40:03 AM
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 11, 2023, 11:44:06 AM
Post by: RighteousRita on April 11, 2023, 11:46:42 AM
We don't have definitive answers from onpeak on what they think is a duplicate. To be on the safe side I would use her business address for her form. Onpeak isn't very transparent on how they do things, but we do know they flag for duplicates somehow and either delete them both or use the one that was submitted last-both options you don't want.I see nothing wrong with it. I've used family members as well. Just hasn't worked out for me.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 11:53:13 AM
OK... there's been a bunch of talk about requests being flagged and dropped as duplicates. Is there any firm understanding of what constitutes a duplicate? I'll be alone in front of my computers tomorrow with multiple browsers open. Should I get more into the OnPeak site more than once, I was planning on using my registered name, my wife's registered name, and my friend's registered name to each request a room. My wife and I have the same home address. Will that flag something in the system? Are there any alternatives? Should I use her business address?
OnPeak refuses to clarify what they consider a duplicate. To be safe, my husband's form and my share absolutely no information in common. I use my work address, he uses home, separate cell numbers, email, etc.
Post by: Jesse O on April 11, 2023, 11:55:57 AM
OnPeak refuses to clarify what they consider a duplicate. To be safe, my husband's form and my share absolutely no information in common. I use my work address, he uses home, separate cell numbers, email, etc.
OK. This is all good. And her last name is a hyphenate, so we don’t even share that. Perfect. Thank you for the feedback. I wonder if this simple mistake has hurt me in the past couple of years…
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 12:10:22 PM
The 'email me when the general sale goes live' question on the form threw me. That's new...right?
In the past, after the 2 rounds, we would 'stalk' the on-peak site to check to see if hotels popped up. If rooms became available from a hotel you wanted, and you were able to grab it, you'd get the con rate. Is that what they're talking about when they refer to the 'General Sale'.
Post by: jamiesugah on April 11, 2023, 12:15:35 PM
Is 4 people the max for all of these rooms?
You can only put 4 on the reservation, but we've had 5 people in the past to make it cheaper. There's just gonna one person who doesn't get a key.
Post by: kihou on April 11, 2023, 12:44:30 PM
So, I've been doing this for a few years, but now i'm going to ask a 'stupid' question.My interpretation of this is it's the same question as the Waitlist Preference from previous years, but more clear that you will be put on a communication list to hear about the General Sale. And yes, I believe it's them emailing the link to the OnPeak page that lets you scoop up unclaimed rooms.
The 'email me when the general sale goes live' question on the form threw me. That's new...right?
In the past, after the 2 rounds, we would 'stalk' the on-peak site to check to see if hotels popped up. If rooms became available from a hotel you wanted, and you were able to grab it, you'd get the con rate. Is that what they're talking about when they refer to the 'General Sale'.
Post by: darqamin on April 11, 2023, 12:57:41 PM
We are literally checking in at the airport at the time of the hotel lottery. I'm going to try to get there early and access the lottery on my laptop, hopefully wifi will work and at a decent speed.
Post by: ozzz on April 11, 2023, 01:04:21 PM
You can also try it through your iPhone! One year I did it through my iPhone and computer. The iPhone got in faster than the computer and got me the MMM :)
Post by: Nyjin on April 11, 2023, 01:47:09 PM
I stayed at the Solamar for Special Edition and it was nice. A Jimmy Buffett inspired beach hotel in the middle of downtown sounds....interesting.
Post by: RighteousRita on April 11, 2023, 01:53:01 PM
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 01:58:02 PM
Went on the Horton Hotel and they have Thursday-Saturday blocked off.
I saw someone ask about it on Reddit.
The speculation is that it's being used by studios. Just speculation though.
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 02:16:02 PM
Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.
https://cci.onpeak.info/
@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539) posted the link in an earlier post
Ours is not blocked.
Does anyone know what do those of us do who never received a link?
We emailed CC and no response.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 02:18:39 PM
Ours is not blocked.
Does anyone know what do those of us do who never received a link?
We emailed CC and no response.
You can just use this link you referred to. The hotel sale is open to everyone and the links look unique, but they aren't.
(It's still worth trying to figure out why you're not getting the emails in general, but it doesn't matter for the hotel sale.)
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 11, 2023, 02:33:40 PM
You can just use this link you referred to. The hotel sale is open to everyone and the links look unique, but they aren't.
(It's still worth trying to figure out why you're not getting the emails in general, but it doesn't matter for the hotel sale.)
Have you checked your spam folder? In the past, some of my CCI emails have been funneled to that folder. It's worth a look at the very least.
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 11, 2023, 02:43:27 PM
You can just use this link you referred to. The hotel sale is open to everyone and the links look unique, but they aren't.
(It's still worth trying to figure out why you're not getting the emails in general, but it doesn't matter for the hotel sale.)
You read my mind.
I'm such an airhead sometimes lol. I realized it after I clicked on it after literally including it in my comment lol.
Thanks again :) .
I guess we should keep the link only here for members so OnPeak doesn't get mad and mess it up for everyone.
Post by: Sakura17 on April 11, 2023, 03:07:18 PM
Post by: sefton42 on April 11, 2023, 03:19:08 PM
I guess we should keep the link only here for members so OnPeak doesn't get mad and mess it up for everyone.
That link is in the email and it’s the same link they’ve used for years. Not a secret that only members should have at all.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 11, 2023, 03:29:38 PM
@darqamin (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4489) sorry about that :/
You can also try it through your iPhone! One year I did it through my iPhone and computer. The iPhone got in faster than the computer and got me the MMM :)
Same, I believe my iPhone got me MMM last year.
Post by: Jesse O on April 11, 2023, 03:32:47 PM
@darqamin (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4489) sorry about that :/
You can also try it through your iPhone! One year I did it through my iPhone and computer. The iPhone got in faster than the computer and got me the MMM :)
Good to know! Two laptops, two iPads, and an iPhone. I hope I get at least one in the first minute.
Post by: TardisMom on April 11, 2023, 03:55:20 PM
Looks like from the sample of hotels being offered they finally got rid of the Manchester Grand Hyatt club level option. I remember trying to book that in previous years and never was selected. Wondering if they removed it because of the pandemic. I was trying to add it on last year to a reservation and they said they were changing the way the were letting guests in for club level.
Pretty sure only Globalist level (which I no longer have) can access the Club now.
Post by: thewiredknight on April 11, 2023, 04:36:58 PM
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Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 04:46:38 PM
You’ll need to refresh during the waiting room window.
And if you don't refresh within the window, you will be considered to have entered after 9AM and placed at the end of the line. :(
Sorry. There's a chance you might get lucky, but the only way to be certain is to load or refresh the page between 8 and 9 am.
Post by: puppy on April 11, 2023, 05:00:58 PM
Good to know! Two laptops, two iPads, and an iPhone. I hope I get at least one in the first minute.
Can we open a couple browsers in one computer?
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 05:04:36 PM
You’ll need to refresh during the waiting room window.
Huh?
why?
what am i missing?
Post by: puppy on April 11, 2023, 05:07:23 PM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 11, 2023, 05:10:14 PM
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Post by: lliving on April 11, 2023, 05:22:14 PM
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 11, 2023, 05:22:52 PM
I'm totally prepared for this hotel sale, and definitely not nervous at all! ???
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I second, third, fourth, and tenth that sentiment, and *how*; I feel a little too much like Woody from "Toy Story" - specifically, this is exactly the *perfect* time to panic. O.o I have 11 hotels I've noted down and I would be well enough alright with all of them - they're all within easy walking distance, half a mile or so. From there, I definitely would love me some roomies (obviously, LOL) - fellow cosplayers would be a right treat, but absolutely not a necessity....either way, anyone who can help buckle me into my Witcher armour would definitely be rewarded with coffee and treats. :) LOL!
Post by: sessionka on April 11, 2023, 05:23:17 PM
You would have to refresh if you open the page before 8am as sefton was planning to do because of their appointment. I don't mean everyone will have to.
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It would help if i slowed down and read the post. :-[
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 11, 2023, 05:26:24 PM
Post by: alyssa on April 11, 2023, 05:36:37 PM
Special thanks to @Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) for putting the analysis together last year!!
https://www.friendsofcc.com/2022/05/17/sdcc-2022-hotel-lottery-analysis/
Post by: Sakura17 on April 11, 2023, 06:00:45 PM
It’s a pain to do on the phone, but people have done it.
You won't be the only person. I will be at work so I only can use my phone
Post by: Iris on April 11, 2023, 06:27:10 PM
Post by: verovero8 on April 11, 2023, 06:45:07 PM
Post by: Xio on April 11, 2023, 07:37:13 PM
Anyone else kinda stressing about this "1 king" vs "2 queen"? Do I need to be selecting both if it doesn't matter to me? Just gimme the hotel I wantHa! 100% stressing about that! And the choices for Book me at a downtown hotel ONLY vs Book me at any hotel that is on the shuttle route, regardless of rate or location
Post by: Angology on April 11, 2023, 07:38:44 PM
Anyone else kinda stressing about this "1 king" vs "2 queen"? Do I need to be selecting both if it doesn't matter to me? Just gimme the hotel I want*raises hand
I am super bummed that they split them out. LOL - and I even said almost the exact same thing to my husband - Just gimme!
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 11, 2023, 07:42:26 PM
Post by: Automatic7 on April 11, 2023, 08:23:13 PM
Post by: AlaskaRainbow on April 11, 2023, 08:40:45 PM
Post by: sin86a on April 11, 2023, 08:50:28 PM
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 11, 2023, 08:59:30 PM
Hotel day is the weirdest of the SDCC lotteries. All this anxiety for about 3 minutes of filling in a web page. Like I never know what to do with all the energy after I submit my form.
Yep and for me its at 2.00am so I have to try and get back to sleep so I can have a semi productive day lol
Post by: blusurfer on April 11, 2023, 09:23:28 PM
Does anyone have a list of the hotels that do or do not have a "Spa Fee"? I remember seeing complaints in the hotel discussion here in years past that this can add a sizeable amount to the bill, but it wasn't something that I needed to worry about with the hotel I was staying at. (I looked through the last 10-12 pages in this thread and did not see anything definitive.) Thank you so much! :)
Post by: blusurfer on April 11, 2023, 09:27:14 PM
Anyone else kinda stressing about this "1 king" vs "2 queen"? Do I need to be selecting both if it doesn't matter to me? Just gimme the hotel I want
Yes! I am sharing with my teenage daughter and would prefer two beds, but it is not a deal breaker to only have one bed. I'm just hoping to get a room outright for once, rather than having to stalk onPeak afterward. I've always managed to get a room in years past, but could do without the stress. 8)
Post by: Applescruff on April 11, 2023, 09:32:20 PM
Post by: accelerate on April 11, 2023, 09:40:49 PM
At least three times in the past, because I was so nervous and was in a rush, I messed up filling out the form, and I only belatedly realized my mistake after submission. At least twice, I've selected Double (2 people / 1 bed) instead of Twin (2 people / 2 bed), and years ago, I selected the wrong dates altogether (the form used to be a simple calendar widget where you can select any day in July).
Now, before I click submit, I have my printout to compare.
Post by: Eric_Draven66 on April 11, 2023, 10:27:26 PM
So for the first time, I've decided to go through and fill out the Sample Form, and I printed out my responses so I can reference it as I'm filling out the form for real tomorrow.
At least three times in the past, because I was so nervous and was in a rush, I messed up filling out the form, and I only belatedly realized my mistake after submission. At least twice, I've selected Double (2 people / 1 bed) instead of Twin (2 people / 2 bed), and years ago, I selected the wrong dates altogether (the form used to be a simple calendar widget where you can select any day in July).
Now, before I click submit, I have my printout to compare.
Don't rush, I believe its based on the time you go into the room, not the time you submit. but its good to have a cheat sheet, i have 2 for hotel i pick if i enter at diffrent times.
Post by: smiley424 on April 11, 2023, 10:36:42 PM
Don't rush, I believe its based on the time you go into the room, not the time you submit. but its good to have a cheat sheet, i have 2 for hotel i pick if i enter at diffrent times.
This is correct, once you are in, take your time and fill out the form to your satisfaction.
Post by: radiho on April 11, 2023, 11:11:11 PM
Post by: Iris on April 11, 2023, 11:24:00 PM
The 1 king/2 double option is throwing me off. Anyone know how it'll work if our group needs two different sized rooms? Like we want 1 double (1 bed) and 1 quad (2 beds) rooms. If I choose the 1 king, will they give me 2 rooms with only 1 bed each? Or vice versa?
On the sample form, if you need two rooms (and select two rooms) you'll have to select what type of room you need for each of them separately. So for one you would put maybe "double (2 people/1bed)" and for the other you could put, "Quad (4 people/2 beds)". You'll need to put down the right numbers of roommates for each as well as put the reservation dates for both of them separately.
Edit: Have an example of how it looks on the form under the spoiler.
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Post by: radiho on April 11, 2023, 11:35:06 PM
On the sample form, if you need two rooms (and select two rooms) you'll have to select what type of room you need for each of them separately. So for one you would put maybe "double (2 people/1bed)" and for the other you could put, "Quad (4 people/2 beds)". You'll need to put down the right numbers of roommates for each as well as put the reservation dates for both of them separately.
Edit: Have an example of how it looks on the form under the spoiler.Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Thanks. But when choosing our hotel preferences, that's not separated by room right? So, if I choose the Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as a preference, will both rooms be kings? Should I have Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as one selection and Hilton Bayfront - 2 Queen Beds as another selection?
Post by: accelerate on April 11, 2023, 11:40:50 PM
Don't rush, I believe its based on the time you go into the room, not the time you submit. but its good to have a cheat sheet, i have 2 for hotel i pick if i enter at diffrent times.
Yeah, good point, but the skeptical paranoid side of me still thinks that finish time matters, even with official word that it's entrance time.
But I definitely will double check my form before submission
Post by: accelerate on April 11, 2023, 11:45:06 PM
Man, my anxiety is beginning to spike, again. I discovered a bit ago that firefox wasn't passing the cookies check and spent like 30 minutes troubleshooting that. At least it's solved. I have a feeling tomorrow will only be me from my group able to get online to attempt to try and submit our list. We'll see how it goes.
Just curious what you had to do to solve the cookies issue?
I've never failed the browser check, but still, I do everything in my power to ensure I won't have issues, including disabling adblock and other privacy extensions for the site and ensuring popups always appear. I've also ensured my autofill (for addresses) is up to date.
Post by: jdana on April 12, 2023, 12:19:55 AM
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 01:02:35 AM
Thanks. But when choosing our hotel preferences, that's not separated by room right? So, if I choose the Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as a preference, will both rooms be kings? Should I have Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed as one selection and Hilton Bayfront - 2 Queen Beds as another selection?
Honestly, that's what's confused me about how they've split those up for the hotel selection... I honestly don't have the answer for you for that and I doubt they've confirmed anywhere about it. I would like to assume that if you choose "Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed" but have one of your room types as "2 Queens" they'd default to that... like I said though, 0 idea...
Just curious what you had to do to solve the cookies issue?
I've never failed the browser check, but still, I do everything in my power to ensure I won't have issues, including disabling adblock and other privacy extensions for the site and ensuring popups always appear. I've also ensured my autofill (for addresses) is up to date.
I tried like 3 solutions, to double-check my security/privacy settings specifically in Firefox as everything else passed the Browser Check, so it wasn't my VPN (but that'll be turned off just in case anyway as that screws with some websites period.) I believe it was a privacy extension I use with Firefox and haven't put on Chrome yet, as making sure AdBlock was disabled and the other settings were fine didn't do the trick.
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Hopefully this'll still alert as I missed a reply.
I'm attending as Press, and our badges have not been distributed yet... which means we haven't received email notifications for hotel registration.... Which is a problem... Is there a way to participate in the hotel sale even though I did not receive the email? Is there a web address I can access for the sale tomorrow after 8 a.m.?
The links aren't unique, and it's basically the same as it has been every year. It's been posted in the thread previously and is kind of on the hotels page as anyone can enter even without a badge yet. Hopefully you see this before the form opens!
Since it's not unique, i'm assuming you can use this.
https://cci.onpeak.info/ (https://cci.onpeak.info/)
@Michael M (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2539) posted the link in an earlier post
And with that, I'm going to see if I can get any sleep before the waiting room and form go live. If I don't post again in the morning before they begin letting people in, good luck to everyone!
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 01:21:01 AM
Post by: debster on April 12, 2023, 03:58:15 AM
So...it does not look like there is a waitlist this year? Am I looking at this correctly that if you do not get a room, it is straight to the general sale when it opens, with no waitlist opportunity first?
It does look like there is no waitlist this year, just one round and then the general sale.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 04:48:57 AM
Honestly, that's what's confused me about how they've split those up for the hotel selection... I honestly don't have the answer for you for that and I doubt they've confirmed anywhere about it. I would like to assume that if you choose "Hilton Bayfront - 1 King Bed" but have one of your room types as "2 Queens" they'd default to that... like I said though, 0 idea...
I approached it as I know fully what I need and while a King would be great for my husband & I not so much with our 24yo son and 16yo daughter in tow. In my case, I selected anything with 2 beds
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Post by: debster on April 12, 2023, 04:53:52 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 05:06:52 AM
Post by: Sakura17 on April 12, 2023, 05:11:05 AM
Post by: stove19 on April 12, 2023, 05:16:53 AM
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 05:21:46 AM
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 05:33:00 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 05:47:16 AM
Post by: demonchocobo on April 12, 2023, 06:00:28 AM
Can’t believe I’ll be back in San Diego in just 98 DAYS! Where has the time gone?!
Post by: Angology on April 12, 2023, 06:31:31 AM
Last year, I was working from home, and told them I would be preoccupied from 10am-11am and then offline between 11:00am-11:30am, but they still found it necessary to keep messaging me almost up to 11am, so I took the day off this year.
Post by: marcia29 on April 12, 2023, 06:35:25 AM
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 07:18:46 AM
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 07:26:37 AM
Post by: Berts on April 12, 2023, 07:37:37 AM
Post by: ozzz on April 12, 2023, 07:41:35 AM
Post by: jamiesugah on April 12, 2023, 07:47:43 AM
I'm attending as Press, and our badges have not been distributed yet... which means we haven't received email notifications for hotel registration.... Which is a problem... Is there a way to participate in the hotel sale even though I did not receive the email? Is there a web address I can access for the sale tomorrow after 8 a.m.?
cci.onpeak.info
It's the same every year.
Post by: tsnyder on April 12, 2023, 07:49:21 AM
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 07:52:00 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 07:54:23 AM
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 07:57:24 AM
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:05:33 AM
It's 8:04/11:1104 and still in the Coming Soon! page?
No "You're in the waiting room now" with the goofy updates until 9/12?
Post by: Ganemis on April 12, 2023, 08:06:39 AM
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 12, 2023, 08:08:10 AM
Good luck everyone :) .
It's 8:04/11:1104 and still in the Coming Soon! page?
No "You're in the waiting room now" with the goofy updates until 9/12?
I had to open s new tab to get the waiting room
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 08:08:57 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/085eee3575ee2eda636259f35bf028e0.jpg)
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:13:04 AM
I refreshed my page and still this:
COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.
The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.
Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels
A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 08:14:40 AM
Something is wrong here !!!
I refreshed my page and still this:
COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.
The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.
Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels
A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
I did the same thing. You can to re-click the link https://cci.onpeak.info (https://comic-con.configio.com/ct/795/296820689)
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 08:14:49 AM
Something is wrong here !!!You can't refresh, you need to use the link.
I refreshed my page and still this:
COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.
The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.
Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels
A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:15:00 AM
Something is wrong here !!!
I refreshed my page and still this:
COMING SOON!
You're a bit early — but you're in the right place.
The Comic-Con 2023 Official Hotel Request Form will open Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The waiting room will open here at 8:00 AM (PDT). There is no advantage in arriving to the waiting room early. Beginning at 9:00 AM (PDT), all users in the waiting room will be randomly selected to access the Official Hotel Request Form.
Until then, we encourage you to review the important information on the hotel reservation request process at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels
A sample of the Official Hotel Request Form is available at www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels for review prior to Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Just reload the page. You may want to clear your cache too.
ETA By 'reload', I mean if you are on https://cci.onpeak.info .
Post by: Nooklin on April 12, 2023, 08:17:29 AM
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:18:09 AM
You can't refresh, you need to use the link.
No refreshing.
What Steve says.
Thanks Steve :) .
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:19:06 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:23:02 AM
Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.
Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,
Just Desktop. Weird.
Try a different browser.
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:24:49 AM
Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.
Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,
Just Desktop. Weird.
You mean one link = one device/browser?
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 12, 2023, 08:25:57 AM
Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.
Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,
Just Desktop. Weird.
Have you tried just typing cci.onpeak.info into your mobile browser? I just did it and it came up, no trouble.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:27:56 AM
You mean one link = one device/browser?
You can have one waiting room per browser.
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 08:28:21 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:30:14 AM
This boring waiting room page is throwing me off. I almost didn't think i was even IN the waiting room!
Just stare at the slowly blinking green dot. Let it lure yo into a false sense of security.... >:D
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 08:30:33 AM
Also, it is only letting us do it on ONE device.hmmm...
Can\t get the same waiting room page on phone or tablet,
Just Desktop. Weird.
I'm sort of in one 2 devices, but the second device is not rendering like the first. it's all basic text. is that what you mean by not being able to get it on multiple devices.
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 08:34:12 AM
To get in more than one device you must click on the link for each.
As TJune said only one browser per device is allowed.
Good luck to us all :) .
Post by: Miterin on April 12, 2023, 08:35:11 AM
hmmm...
I'm sort of in one 2 devices, but the second device is not rendering like the first. it's all basic text. is that what you mean by not being able to get it on multiple devices.
I’m in on safari and chrome on desktop, phone and iPad.
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 08:35:20 AM
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:37:40 AM
You can have one waiting room per browser.
That's not what I meant. I meant if you have one link, you can only use that in one browser? You can't open a different browser and use the same link?
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:38:21 AM
That's not what I meant. I meant if you have one link, you can only use that in one browser? You can't open a different browser and use the same link?
The link is the same for everyone.
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 08:39:14 AM
Unfortunately, if I try to do this on my phone, I know I will screw it up completely.
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 08:42:36 AM
I'm on my desktop with one window open in Chrome and another in Edge. I think I am good to go.
Unfortunately, if I try to do this on my phone, I know I will screw it up completely.
I can't do this on my phone. My fat thumbs will enter something wrong or select the wrong hotel lmao
Post by: freshstart19 on April 12, 2023, 08:43:16 AM
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 08:49:42 AM
How does calling in work? If you get through my telephone before on your computer, it that phone call timestamped the same way?I haven’t seen that reported anywhere but I don’t think there’s any harm in trying. If you decide to go for it please do report back and let us know what happened.
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Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 08:54:11 AM
Post by: freshstart19 on April 12, 2023, 08:54:32 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 08:55:44 AM
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Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 08:56:03 AM
Good morning and good luck, everyone! I do have a question... I looked at the sample form and couldn't find any option to select "any number of beds" under a given hotel. Am I just not looking in the right area, or is that not something I can do? I'm only traveling with one other person, so we'd really be fine with any of the bed choice options.I don't think there is that option.
kings tend to sell out last
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 08:56:29 AM
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 08:57:05 AM
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 08:57:12 AM
Post by: jazzyj on April 12, 2023, 08:58:00 AM
Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 08:58:20 AM
I don't think there is that option.
kings tend to sell out last
Thank you for the quick reply!
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 08:58:57 AM
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 09:00:06 AM
The link is the same for everyone.
If you check the actual link (hover), they all have different numbers at the end.
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 09:02:05 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg)
Update: only picked one hotel. And
Book me at a downtown hotel ONLY
Email me when general sale goes live
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:06:03 AM
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 09:07:30 AM
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:08:28 AM
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 09:09:17 AM
in general people seem to be noticing a slower green man this year
I'm going to cling to this hope LOL!
Post by: Silenthillnight on April 12, 2023, 09:09:43 AM
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 09:10:01 AM
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:11:51 AM
Post by: mdla on April 12, 2023, 09:12:00 AM
UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?Same thing happened to me... tuesday-saturday when I entered in Wednesday-Sunday
Post by: robertee on April 12, 2023, 09:12:10 AM
UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?
It seemed to be an error with the form. The dates are correct (i.e. 7/19/23), but the submission form thinks it's a Tuesday
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 09:12:34 AM
UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?
Oh, wait - it is a typo on their end - they list the arrival date as Tuesday 7/19/22? So it is all kinds of screwed up. Wednesday is the 19th this year and it is obviously 2023.
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 09:13:19 AM
Also, don't freak at the dates like I did for a min there. The days are wrong, but the dates are correct.
Post by: freshstart19 on April 12, 2023, 09:14:25 AM
Post by: debster on April 12, 2023, 09:14:39 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 09:15:01 AM
@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) how do folks check their timestamp for submission time?
I don't know... check their cache? That's SteveD's department.
Post by: Nyjin on April 12, 2023, 09:15:06 AM
Post by: sefton42 on April 12, 2023, 09:15:38 AM
Post by: smiley424 on April 12, 2023, 09:15:58 AM
Post by: twiley79 on April 12, 2023, 09:16:04 AM
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 09:16:43 AM
Did it anyway for MMM, then Hilton bay, then HyGrandMan, then HRock.
We can dream I guess lol.
Hope everyone did better ;) .
Post by: verovero8 on April 12, 2023, 09:17:59 AM
UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?
Feel like this happened to me also! oh wells, shall update if i get blessed.
Post by: dkd on April 12, 2023, 09:18:07 AM
It seemed to be an error with the form. The dates are correct (i.e. 7/19/23), but the submission form thinks it's a Tuesday
I got that too. Instead of Wednesday 7/19/23, it says Tuesday, 7/19/22.
What a screwup by OnPeak. I hope this doesn't mean their computer records are all wrong and have to re-do the whole thing.
I had 4 screens going and the fastest got in at around 4:35 after the hour. I don't know how good that is going to be. I'm holding off getting my Professional badge pending what hotel I get.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 12, 2023, 09:18:29 AM
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 09:18:33 AM
No luck for me this year it seems. Hoping the rest of you made out better!
Don't give up hope. There hasn't been a time in the past 8 or so years that I've attended that I haven't scored a hotel downtown. It's either been a mix of this forum's exchange, getting lucky through the OnPeak or TP lottery, or being super diligent and obsessive about checking the hotel sale every day once it opens. There WILL be DT hotels available up until June.
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:18:45 AM
My phone got in first, so I reluctantly used it. I told myself if my phone got in first, i would just put in my first 3 choices, but since I wasn't in early, I did all 12. It wasn't that bad. Only thing though is the confirmation is so small. I'm trying to see if I can save the page, and send it to myself.
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 09:20:20 AM
Got in at 9:04
My phone got in first, so I reluctantly used it. I told myself if my phone got in first, i would just put in my first 3 choices, but since I wasn't in early, I did all 12. It wasn't that bad. Only thing though is the confirmation is so small. I'm trying to see if I can save the page, and send it to myself.
Screenshot?
Which I should have done. Do'h!
Post by: Mario Wario on April 12, 2023, 09:20:48 AM
@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) how do folks check their timestamp for submission time?I timed mine to be safe, and it was 15 seconds I got in after starting.
Anyway, OnPeak…please be kind/nice! :-[ *Crosses fingers*
Good luck all!
Post by: Dune930 on April 12, 2023, 09:21:13 AM
Post by: Automatic7 on April 12, 2023, 09:21:25 AM
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 12, 2023, 09:21:56 AM
I think I was about :01 or :02 mins in.
Post by: seabisquick on April 12, 2023, 09:22:16 AM
I got a hotel thru hotelapocalyse last year but still looked to see what inventory popped up and omni appeared several times.
Post by: blusurfer on April 12, 2023, 09:22:28 AM
In and done. Fastest I have ever gotten in for the Hotel Lottery. Cautiously optimistic.
Same. It has always been a massive fail for me. We had two computers each with two browsers running, and one got in around the 30sec-1min mark. I also had luck with the badge sale for the first time ever, too.
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 09:22:56 AM
UGH. I double checked mine a million times, put in Wednesday for my arrival date - my daughter even checked over my shoulder - and it went in as Tuesday?!?
Don't worry about that. If you did enter it incorrectly (and it doesn't seem like you did anything wrong on your end) it's easy to drop dates and generally harder to add dates (depending on what dates you're talking about) once it comes time to do the deposit. Though it seems to have been an error on their end lol
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On another note, am I the only one having trouble posting to FOCC this morning? I keep getting the 30 second posting IP address issue when clearly none of my post attempts have gone through and I waited to be safe.
Post by: smiley424 on April 12, 2023, 09:23:29 AM
Got in at 9:04
My phone got in first, so I reluctantly used it. I told myself if my phone got in first, i would just put in my first 3 choices, but since I wasn't in early, I did all 12. It wasn't that bad. Only thing though is the confirmation is so small. I'm trying to see if I can save the page, and send it to myself.
Click the Print button and you should be able to save as a PDF. It's in the upper right corner under the grey Comic Con banner
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 09:23:45 AM
On another note, am I the only one having trouble posting to FOCC this morning? I keep getting the 30 second posting IP address issue when clearly none of my post attempts have gone through.
I am having the same issue.
Post by: dville on April 12, 2023, 09:23:50 AM
Post by: madfly on April 12, 2023, 09:24:04 AM
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:24:37 AM
First browser.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg)
Update: only picked one hotel. And
Book me at a downtown hotel ONLY
Email me when general sale goes live
You have an impressive browser! I got in at 9:10 a.m. Oh, well. Now, we wait.
Post by: seabisquick on April 12, 2023, 09:24:55 AM
It looks super fancy. I wouldn't be surprised if we have another Pendry on our hands (ie, it's on the hotel list, but no one gets it through the lottery).
wait so why doesn't the pendry get listed in the lottery? the only time it was available was during the 2021 thanksgiving comic con.
Post by: Automatic7 on April 12, 2023, 09:25:32 AM
My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTHit’s like that for everyone
It’s OnPeak. We need to lower our expectations and then drop it again a few feet.
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 12, 2023, 09:26:08 AM
I am having the same issue.
Me too as well *facepalm*
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 12, 2023, 09:26:15 AM
Post by: seabisquick on April 12, 2023, 09:26:16 AM
My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH
everyone is like that. they just screwed up the year (2022). if you have the correct month, day, you should be ok.
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:26:31 AM
Sign me up with the 9:04 crowd... :(
Better than the 9:10 a.m. crowd! :(
Post by: dville on April 12, 2023, 09:26:34 AM
My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH
Okay, I thought it was just me. I signed up Tues-Sun but my confirmation said Mon-Sat. I didn't think I messed up the dates but that was surprising. We will see what happens as I am sure I can change the dates, but it was odd.
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 12, 2023, 09:26:38 AM
My husband and I both requested rooms for wed-sun but when we printed out the confirmation they both said T-sat!! WTH
Hey...me too! WTH!
Post by: waltbionik on April 12, 2023, 09:27:35 AM
Post by: QTkeylala on April 12, 2023, 09:28:07 AM
Post by: dianosaurus on April 12, 2023, 09:28:16 AM
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:28:26 AM
Ugh, my first session got in at 09:02:09 PDT for me today. Doesn't bode well I suppose as Walking Man was extremely slow this morning for me...
Don't worry about that. If you did enter it incorrectly (and it doesn't seem like you did anything wrong on your end) it's easy to drop dates and generally harder to add dates (depending on what dates you're talking about) once it comes time to do the deposit. Though it seems to have been an error on their end lol
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On another note, am I the only one having trouble posting to FOCC this morning? I keep getting the 30 second posting IP address issue when clearly none of my post attempts have gone through and I waited to be safe.
I keep getting that too. I am waiting but the new replies has me pressing it twice, maybe that's the problem?
Anyway, got in at 9:08 am. Hopefully we will get something! This is my second shot at the lottery so just hoping for the best
Also other folks in my group were getting the incorrect dates as well, and seems that Unofficial SDCC blog says it might be a glitch.
No fret though, I didn't get my top choice last year, but still ended up downtown through the graciousness of others. There's hope out there!
Post by: QTkeylala on April 12, 2023, 09:29:26 AM
Hey...me too! WTH!
We signed up for Mon-Sun, and it said Sun-Sun but with wrong dates
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 12, 2023, 09:29:45 AM
It wouldn't be Onpeak without some kind of issue. :P
For forum tracking, I got in at 9:00 and finished the form at 9:06. My wife got in at 9:01 and finished at 9:12.
Post by: Drogon on April 12, 2023, 09:29:51 AM
Post by: Xircuits on April 12, 2023, 09:29:55 AM
I saw my little guy zoom toward the front real fast.
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Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:30:16 AM
Click the Print button and you should be able to save as a PDF. It's in the upper right corner under the grey Comic Con banner
@smiley424 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2242)
Thanks... That worked.
Would you believe it if I told you I worked in IT... :)
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on April 12, 2023, 09:30:24 AM
My rage knows no bounds.
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 09:30:29 AM
OnPeak here we go....
But, we didn't get in until 9:06 or 7 :( .
Post by: bigteddy on April 12, 2023, 09:33:39 AM
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:35:05 AM
I am having the same issue.did trying a different device help?
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 12, 2023, 09:36:14 AM
I don't think there is that option.
kings tend to sell out last
Do you have any evidence of the kings selling out last? I think you're right, just wondering if there's any hard data. I've had that theory for some time since my wife and I generally have pretty good luck getting what we want, even when our times are similar to others.
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 09:36:37 AM
I keep getting that too. I am waiting but the new replies has me pressing it twice, maybe that's the problem?
Anyway, got in at 9:08 am. Hopefully we will get something! This is my second shot at the lottery so just hoping for the best
Also other folks in my group were getting the incorrect dates as well, and seems that Unofficial SDCC blog says it might be a glitch.
No fret though, I didn't get my top choice last year, but still ended up downtown through the graciousness of others. There's hope out there!
It shouldn't be that, as after the first couple times it happened, I kept leaving the reply section page to go to the thread and start a new one (and just copy & pasted what I was saying) and waited enough time to be safe. Was odd, but I ended up switching browsers and that worked. Oh well. Edit to say, I've had to open a third browser to post this, as the issue is happening now on both firefox and chrome whenever I try to post, but a fresh browser seems to do the trick. Hopefully, it'll have stopped by the time I come back in a bit or maybe a restart will help lol
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To everyone worrying about the dates on your confirmation, I wouldn't worry too heavily. It seems to be either a glitch or they had 2022 dates (if you look, the confirmation has 2022 dates on there) which is skewing which day it's saying everyone is checking in/out. For example, July 23, 2022 was a Saturday but this year it's Sunday. I doubt it'll be an issue once they notice that.
Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 09:37:07 AM
Do you have any evidence of the kings selling out last? I think you're right, just wondering if there's any hard data. I've had that theory for some time since my wife and I generally have pretty good luck getting what we want, even when our times are similar to others.just anecdotal
Post by: David on April 12, 2023, 09:37:22 AM
Ours said Tues to Sat and 2022 also.
OnPeak here we go....
But, we didn't get in until 9:06 or 7 :( .
Happend to all 4 of our entries.
Post by: frgx on April 12, 2023, 09:37:38 AM
Got in at 9:01, was out by 9:04.
Post by: waltbionik on April 12, 2023, 09:37:46 AM
It just wouldn't be Hotelpocalypse without a minor error.
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 12, 2023, 09:38:03 AM
It shouldn't be that, as after the first couple times it happened, I kept leaving the reply section page to go to the thread and start a new one (and just copy & pasted what I was saying) and waited enough time to be safe. Was odd, but I ended up switching browsers and that worked. Oh well.
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To everyone worrying about the dates on your confirmation, I wouldn't worry too heavily. It seems to be either a glitch or they had 2022 dates (if you look, the confirmation has 2022 dates on there which is skewing which day it's saying everyone is checking in/out. For example, July 23, 2022 was a Saturday but this year it's Sunday. I doubt it'll be an issue once they notice that.
Makes sense.
Thanks for checking :) .
Post by: chachime45 on April 12, 2023, 09:38:58 AM
Post by: tsnyder on April 12, 2023, 09:38:58 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 09:39:56 AM
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 12, 2023, 09:40:08 AM
just anecdotal
I wonder if we can try to separate that data out this year since the hotels themselves had separate entries for the number/types of beds.
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:40:31 AM
wait so why doesn't the pendry get listed in the lottery? the only time it was available was during the 2021 thanksgiving comic con.
After it opened, it did appear on the list, but no one ever got it. It became a waste of a pick. This went on for 2 -3 years. It seems now it's reserved for the studio talent.
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:41:02 AM
Ours said Tues to Sat and 2022 also.
OnPeak here we go....
But, we didn't get in until 9:06 or 7 :( .
Yeah, my days were incorrect on the confirmation form, as well. I input Tuesday - Monday, and the confirm form reflects Monday - Sunday. Looks like OnPeak forgot to change the year from 2022 to 2023. At least I have proof/screenprints to show OnPeak, if necessary.
If it helps any, I got in at 9:10 a.m., which seems to be typical for me for the past several years. Hopefully, everyone in this thread gets a hotel that they wished for...!
Post by: agent00dragon on April 12, 2023, 09:42:04 AM
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Post by: eek on April 12, 2023, 09:42:09 AM
Just noticing that onPeak had the dates listed for 2022. I freaked out when I saw Tuesday Sunday, when I know I submitted Wednesday to Monday.
It just wouldn't be Hotelpocalypse without a minor error.
"It just wouldn't be Hotelpocalypse without a minor error."
So true :'(
Our earliest form entry was 9:06. We'll see how that shakes out in the results on Monday. :/
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 12, 2023, 09:42:59 AM
Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 09:43:11 AM
For those who have the wrong dates, you should be able to change your dates when you get your room allocation.
Thank you! That's very reassuring.
Post by: sefton42 on April 12, 2023, 09:43:34 AM
Post by: daveruby on April 12, 2023, 09:45:09 AM
Post by: jamiesugah on April 12, 2023, 09:46:04 AM
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 09:46:14 AM
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 09:46:54 AM
You have an impressive browser! I got in at 9:10 a.m. Oh, well. Now, we wait.
I used my phone's browser for the first try, entered early. Opened Chrome for the second try, which got in at 9:11, didn't use it. Good Luck!
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Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:47:53 AM
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 09:48:42 AM
@Transmute Jun (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) how do folks check their timestamp for submission time?Used the cacheviewer from nirsoft but the usual form access url cut isn't there or has changed so
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Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 09:49:28 AM
I used my phone's browser for the first try, entered early. Opened Chrome for the second try, which got in at 9:11, didn't use it. Good Luck!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/f52da97c250efa366620069fdb983a2e.jpg)
Is that the message when that browser got in at 9:11?
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 09:49:42 AM
Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 09:51:41 AM
I had thirteen instances going. The first one to get in was a Firefox that entered the waiting room at 8:45 and got access to the form at 9:01. The second one to get in was a Microsoft Edge (I know, I know) that entered the waiting room at 8:11 and got access to the form at 9:04.
Those are the only two instances that I actually submitted requests on, but a lot of the rest of mine got in around the 9:10-9:14 mark when I checked on them later.
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 09:52:10 AM
1. Is it the time stamp IN? Does it matter how long it takes you to fill out the form?
2. If all other info was right but we had a typo in the email address, will that screw it up? My friend got in for me and she had the right memberID, address, phone number, etc but she made a mistake in my email...
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 12, 2023, 09:52:46 AM
Post by: jamiesugah on April 12, 2023, 09:54:12 AM
Does anyone know the answers to the following:
1. Is it the time stamp IN? Does it matter how long it takes you to fill out the form?
2. If all other info was right but we had a typo in the email address, will that screw it up? My friend got in for me and she had the right memberID, address, phone number, etc but she made a mistake in my email...
It's timestamp in. It does not matter at all what time you submit the form.
If there's a typo in your email, and you get a hotel offer, you may not get the email for it.
Post by: EternalZan on April 12, 2023, 09:54:24 AM
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 12, 2023, 09:57:03 AM
It's timestamp in. It does not matter at all what time you submit the form.
If there's a typo in your email, and you get a hotel offer, you may not get the email for it.
The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct? May need to email onPeak. Ugh...
Post by: LB42 on April 12, 2023, 09:59:15 AM
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 10:00:34 AM
Is that the message when that browser got in at 9:11?
Browser at 9:11 still active for over 10 minutes. I've been refreshing to see the endpoint.
Current message from a few minutes ago read
"Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2023 are fully committed at this time. However, as Comic-Con gets closer, hotel rooms do free up! We urge everyone who still needs a hotel reservation to check www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels regularly for updated room availability. If you haven't been able to secure a room yet, check back later to see if rooms have become available."
Waiting for the CCI Hotel page to update the text.
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 12, 2023, 10:02:10 AM
The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct? May need to email onPeak. Ugh...
The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct? May need to email onPeak. Ugh...
No, since putting in your member id is optional they solely inform you via email.
I could be mistaken but the actions of their organization tells me that they don’t have time to go a level deeper than what’s on the application especially since there’s more demand than supply.
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 10:02:35 AM
Better than the 9:10 a.m. crowd! :(
I'm in the 9:10 crowd with you. :(
Post by: angi on April 12, 2023, 10:04:36 AM
Post by: hipchick on April 12, 2023, 10:07:59 AM
Does the memberid matter? I typo'd mine by accident because I did it on my phone.
I don't think so. I entered mine in, but I don't think it's made a difference in past years. Although I wish it did
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 12, 2023, 10:12:03 AM
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Post by: alyssa on April 12, 2023, 10:12:39 AM
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Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 10:13:13 AM
Officially (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/97b4299be437c969d017a02f7d96e23b.jpg)I wanna know what "resubmit" means ;D
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 10:14:01 AM
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 12, 2023, 10:14:54 AM
I submitted my 12 hotels at 9:14am. I asked for Thursday-Monday but it came back Wednesday-Sunday.
Post by: kihou on April 12, 2023, 10:15:13 AM
The offer should still be attached to my member ID though, correct? May need to email onPeak. Ugh...From what I remember in past years, OnPeak doesn't link to the CCI member portal so I don't think you'd be able to make that connection unfortunately. You may have to call or email OnPeak and see if they can fix it for you, since they only offer the hotel rooms by the email put in the form.
Post by: Applescruff on April 12, 2023, 10:15:35 AM
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 12, 2023, 10:16:16 AM
Officially (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/97b4299be437c969d017a02f7d96e23b.jpg)
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I am just trying to keep in mind that everyone else had the same issue re: the dates, and the form itself is clearly borked in that respect - because I need Wednesday-Monday, and am a bit worried/stressed/trying not to freak overmuch.... O.o Like them Tweeting this is all well and good, but, the form *literally* wouldn't let me select the dates that I need; it wouldn't let me proceed unless I changed them, which made *zero* sense at all!
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 10:17:18 AM
@Comic_Con
dates applied to the Hotel confirmation page incorrectly displayed the year as 2022, but dates are for 2023. All your information is correct. No need to resubmit. #SDCC2023 #SDCC
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 12, 2023, 10:17:34 AM
Officially (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/97b4299be437c969d017a02f7d96e23b.jpg)
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That’s a relief!
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 10:28:06 AM
I wanna know what "resubmit" means ;D
I assume they mean to do a new form, that then got in later most likely than their original form, with the exact same information. If I'm remembering correctly, if you do that with all of the same information, nothing different, it'll get flagged as a duplicate and they either take the later time OR boot both forms out for being duplicates. I believe I accidentally did that one year while not having slept in like 40+ hours and I got a warning about duplicate submissions.
Post by: kihou on April 12, 2023, 10:30:15 AM
Should we get an instant E-mail confirmation that our submissions went through in addition to the E-mail we get next week that would say whether or not we’re successful? I didn’t get any E-mail confirm and I know I put in the correct E-mail address.No, OnPeak does not send any confirmation emails today, only the results next week. They did say that the dates you entered in the form should be correct so even though the confirmation page shows a different day, it should be ok!
I submitted my 12 hotels at 9:14am. I asked for Thursday-Monday but it came back Wednesday-Sunday.
Post by: Nooklin on April 12, 2023, 10:32:09 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 10:33:31 AM
Post by: ozzz on April 12, 2023, 10:34:04 AM
so if you think you might not get one assigend one you can still get one later :)
5-25-22 open sale
Embassy DT
Indigo DT
US Grant
Westin
Republic
5-26-22
Sofia
HR
5-27-22
Sofia
MGH
ANDAZ
Moxy
6-2-22
MGH
Moxy
6-6-22
MGH- 5plus rooms
Moxy
6-14-22
MMM-5 plus rooms
OMNI- 5plus rooms
HBF - 5plus rooms
HR- king room
6-16-22
OMNI
HBF
6-22-22
HR
MMM
HBF
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 10:36:35 AM
Post by: verovero8 on April 12, 2023, 10:37:55 AM
Here are some stats from last year when DT hotels popped up,Thanks for this! I know these rooms come up, but it's nice to see just how many rooms pop up and when so I know when to stalk.
so if you think you might not get one assigend one you can still get one later :)
5-25-22 open sale
Embassy DT
Indigo DT
US Grant
Westin
Republic
5-26-22
Sofia
HR
5-27-22
Sofia
MGH
ANDAZ
Moxy
6-2-22
MGH
Moxy
6-6-22
MGH- 5plus rooms
Moxy
6-14-22
MMM-5 plus rooms
OMNI- 5plus rooms
HBF - 5plus rooms
HR- king room
6-16-22
OMNI
HBF
6-22-22
HR
MMM
HBF
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Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 10:38:26 AM
Post by: beadrbop on April 12, 2023, 10:39:52 AM
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Post by: Miterin on April 12, 2023, 10:42:00 AM
Post by: Jesse O on April 12, 2023, 10:42:52 AM
I had eight browsers open over several devices. Based on my watch, I got in at 9:04:45 and 9:05:05. I closed the rest of the windows and submitted for 12 downtown hotels (cross fingers).
At around 9:30, I texted my pal to see what time he got in.
"I totally forgot."
I told him I'd give him a heads-up when the general sale starts.
Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that we're not just nerds, we're a special breed.
It's nice to be among you all.
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 10:44:19 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 10:45:17 AM
OK... I planned ahead and listened to everyone's advice. Last night, I spent an hour going over all of the fine points with my buddy, who never stayed in a Con hotel before (his Mom used to live in SD, and he'd stay with her). He told me that he could open one or two browsers, but since he was at work, that was all. So I decided to let him do his thing, and I'd just try to get two rooms under my name and my wife's name.When he asks you next year if you picked up that exclusive he wanted: "I totally forgot" ;D
I had eight browsers open over several devices. Based on my watch, I got in at 9:04:45 and 9:05:05. I closed the rest of the windows and submitted for 12 downtown hotels (cross fingers).
At around 9:30, I texted my pal to see what time he got in.
"I totally forgot."
I told him I'd give him a heads-up when the general sale starts.
Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that we're not just nerds, we're a special breed.
It's nice to be among you all.
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 10:47:19 AM
For those looking at the time stamp, is it the first appearance of "addRequest" or the first appearance of "addRequest#top" ?It's the entry with "addRequest?q="
Post by: beadrbop on April 12, 2023, 10:47:27 AM
For those looking at the time stamp, is it the first appearance of "addRequest" or the first appearance of "addRequest#top" ?I used the timestamp of when I received access to the form. Sorry I did not pay attention to the “addrequest” part.
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Post by: kneque on April 12, 2023, 10:47:51 AM
OK... I planned ahead and listened to everyone's advice. Last night, I spent an hour going over all of the fine points with my buddy, who never stayed in a Con hotel before (his Mom used to live in SD, and he'd stay with her). He told me that he could open one or two browsers, but since he was at work, that was all. So I decided to let him do his thing, and I'd just try to get two rooms under my name and my wife's name.
I had eight browsers open over several devices. Based on my watch, I got in at 9:04:45 and 9:05:05. I closed the rest of the windows and submitted for 12 downtown hotels (cross fingers).
At around 9:30, I texted my pal to see what time he got in.
"I totally forgot."
I told him I'd give him a heads-up when the general sale starts.
Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that we're not just nerds, we're a special breed.
It's nice to be among you all.
My brother's never been to SDCC and has no desire to ever attend, but he's semi-familiar with the whole process since he helps me out. I usually have to be on the phone with him. It's so much more stressful trying to walk him through things while watching my own screens too, but he's had better luck than me at getting in so I appreciate that he humors me!
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 10:55:31 AM
Late year for me. I'm gearing up for the General Sale apparently. My only hope is that I like some of the less popular hotels like Indigo. We used to love Solomar as well - but now that its a Margaritaville - I'm not sure how I feel about it for SDCC. Kind of like a bad vacation mashup.
We stayed at the Solamar last year as it was available on the waitlist last minute, and we were 2 with a toddler in tow, and it was a pretty solid experience! The distance to the con was perfect, not too long that it was tough (8-10 min), not so close that you're in the middle of the action
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 11:02:22 AM
It's the entry with "addRequest?q="
I am using Firefox (don't laugh/hate) and that is all i see in the page history. I don't see the q parameter
Post by: sessionka on April 12, 2023, 11:02:45 AM
Once again I am going to end up homeless... I have the best luck when it comes to the passes themselves, but didn't get in until 9:20 so this will be the 7th year in a row I will not get a room.
My rage knows no bounds.
@The Mighty Jerd (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1987)
Are you basing that on your time in, or did you get the message that all the hotels were allocated.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 11:04:32 AM
It's the entry with "addRequest?q="
That isn't working for me this time
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 11:05:29 AM
That isn't working for me this timeI'm not on the machine that I did this on, but try addRequest/q
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 11:10:37 AM
I'm not on the machine that I did this on, but try addRequest/q
negative :) I don't think it's the same as the past or at least not in my stuff it isn't.
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 12, 2023, 11:16:08 AM
Once again I am going to end up homeless... I have the best luck when it comes to the passes themselves, but didn't get in until 9:20 so this will be the 7th year in a row I will not get a room.
My rage knows no bounds.
If it helps, I got a downtown hotel off of the waitlist, and many folks were kind enough to gift hotels that were in pretty good places, even though it was a 20 min walk it would be right next to the trolley or a short shuttle ride. I've even heard of folks getting hotels like Omni, MMM, and MGH from the waitlist or from others! Don't give up hope yet!
Post by: dkd on April 12, 2023, 11:19:39 AM
I got that too. Instead of Wednesday 7/19/23, it says Tuesday, 7/19/22.
What a screwup by OnPeak. I hope this doesn't mean their computer records are all wrong and have to re-do the whole thing.
I had 4 screens going and the fastest got in at around 4:35 after the hour. I don't know how good that is going to be. I'm holding off getting my Professional badge pending what hotel I get.
Checked my timestamp and it said 12:05:06(ET). So, it wasn't as soon as I thought. I had four browsers open. My phone was the slowest and I closed that when I knew I was getting in on one of the others. It's not a great time, but I believe it's the best I've had in a long time. Who knows. Things may have been slower this year. I selected Downtown Only.
Last year, I reserved the Horton from the hotel directly and kept it when I didn't get a downtown hotel in the lottery--I got Humphrey's Half Moon. The Horton was very expensive.
(I checked my post from last year and I wasn't in until seven minutes had passed. I guess five minutes is better than seven.)
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 11:21:24 AM
negative :) I don't think it's the same as the past or at least not in my stuff it isn't.Nuthin like the below?
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Post by: accelerate on April 12, 2023, 11:22:13 AM
Post by: clambert1273 on April 12, 2023, 11:29:10 AM
Nuthin like the below?Not at all
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Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 11:39:50 AM
Not at allYou're still in the progress bar (man walking). You need to scroll up more.
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Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 11:47:35 AM
ftp://Look in URL about:cache (http://about:cache) and select disk entries. This is where it used to be with Firefox.
I am using Firefox (don't laugh/hate) and that is all i see in the page history. I don't see the q parameter
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 12, 2023, 12:00:02 PM
Post by: sndoming on April 12, 2023, 12:03:16 PM
Post by: karli2067 on April 12, 2023, 12:18:51 PM
Post by: ozzz on April 12, 2023, 12:26:33 PM
Also, you can set up get notifications from this forum, lots of nice people here who already got a hotel like to help and post whenever there are some DT hotels.
Good luck :)
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 12:35:00 PM
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 12:37:37 PM
Does anyone have a link to the 2022 results? I think it may have been a google sheets or docs, can't remember. Basically when people got in and what hotel they got?
I don't know that we ever got to see the spreadsheet itself, but TJ did do a summary of the results from the forum responses in 2022 here: https://www.friendsofcc.com/2022/05/17/sdcc-2022-hotel-lottery-analysis/ (https://www.friendsofcc.com/2022/05/17/sdcc-2022-hotel-lottery-analysis/)
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 12:40:17 PM
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 12:55:08 PM
https://imgur.com/a/vQaWvEo
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 01:00:20 PM
I feel like the General Sale might be even more of a Wild West this year. With only 1 round of results, there should be a lot more "good" rooms dropping back into the pool. But also with no second round and no waitlist, there will be a lot more people haunting the pages for drops.
However, you won't have people with a 'dilemma' in Round 1 who got something that isn't quite at the top of their list, wondering if they should hold onto it or wait for the Round 2 results. So there may be a little less 'throwing back into the pool' from that perspective.
Post by: sefton42 on April 12, 2023, 01:46:40 PM
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 01:57:52 PM
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Saw this from @onPeak on twitter
@Comic_Con
dates applied to the Hotel confirmation page incorrectly displayed the year as 2022, but dates are for 2023. All your information is correct. No need to resubmit. #SDCC2023 #SDCC
More Replies from OnPeak:
"@SD_Comic_Con We are actively investigating form submission errors reported. Please direct any concerns on this issue to [email protected] Please stay tuned for more updates. #SDCC2023 #SDCC @Comic_Con"
Q: What if I submit another form since I thought I filled out the dates wrong? My first submitted form is correct. @Comic_Con @onPeak
A: Secondary form submissions will update your hotel preferences and be processed according to the time accessed on first submission. You will have an opportunity to confirm your dates should you be placed.
Q: I went by day of the week. Is that going to effect my option?
A: We are aware of a date discrepancy with regards to the confirmation page. Submissions were recorded with the correct dates/days. Please be on the lookout for a confirmation email on 4/17/23 if you are placed.
Q: Will they give those who put the dates in wrong a chance to correct them?
A: There will be opportunities to review your placement and update your reservation should you be placed. Please be on the lookout for a confirmation email on 4/17/2023 should you be placed.
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 02:11:32 PM
@SD_Comic_Con Due to confirmation date discrepancies, all processed submissions will be emailed confirmation of form receipt in the next day. This will not guarantee placement. #SDCC2023 #SDCC @Comic_con
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Post by: clarrkkent on April 12, 2023, 02:19:21 PM
With regards to timestamp, you can also look at your browser history (Ctrl-H for windows users) and look for the first Comic-Con 2023 (should be after a queue-it entry) since we're looking for entry time. It should look like the below. I would assume submission time would be a subsequent entry also titled Comic-Con 2023. You can hover your mouse over the time as well to see a more detailed time.
https://imgur.com/a/vQaWvEo
Is there a workaround for private browser windows? When I try that I get a friendly reminder that all my data was wiped when I closed the window.
Post by: clarrkkent on April 12, 2023, 02:46:04 PM
There will be some resources here for what to do after we've all gotten the results, but before hotel day you should:
Make sure you know what hotel(s) you want (check prior years here or at SDCC UBlog if you need an idea of price/distance/etc)
Make sure you have a credit card with enough available credit for the 1 or 2 night deposit
Make sure everyone in your group knows that they should be available to be online and submit a form for the room(s) you need on hotel day
Make sure you DON'T DUPLICATE ANY INFORMATION on any of the forms in your group. Even though your whole group will eventually be roommates, none of you should use any of each other's information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc. OnPeak has been known to discard "duplicate" submissions without explanation or recourse. For instance, my husband and I both fill out forms, but I use my work address instead of our home so they don't match. And on my form we are 'Jane and John Mylastname'; on his we are 'John and Jane Hislastname'. You can change roommate names after the fact, but you don't want your form thrown out for duplication.
Ouchie. Pretty sure my wife and I will get ours thrown out. Should have checked here before today. Since it's been 4 years since our last and I just don't have the same time to obsess over the processes, I didn't think or remember to change things about our submissions. :(
Guess I'll be stalking the General Sale constantly. What a drag!
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 02:54:35 PM
Update. Not sure what dates we'll see.Wait, what? So, tomorrow, we should be getting a "confirmation of submission" email with the details? And then the 17th specific confirmations to hotels?
@SD_Comic_Con Due to confirmation date discrepancies, all processed submissions will be emailed confirmation of form receipt in the next day. This will not guarantee placement. #SDCC2023 #SDCC @Comic_con
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 02:57:21 PM
Wait, what? So, tomorrow, we should be getting a "confirmation of submission" email with the details? And then the 17th specific confirmations to hotels?It looks that way, I guess too many people freaking out just because the year was wrong.
The drop down in the form didn't even show the year, just the day, month, and date.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 02:58:36 PM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 12, 2023, 03:02:18 PM
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 03:04:17 PM
Ouchie. Pretty sure my wife and I will get ours thrown out. Should have checked here before today. Since it's been 4 years since our last and I just don't have the same time to obsess over the processes, I didn't think or remember to change things about our submissions. :(I wouldn't worry about it, yet. Just tell onPeak that you submitted the second form because you thought the date selection was wrong on the first one and you wanted to correct it.
Guess I'll be stalking the General Sale constantly. What a drag!
I have a feeling they messed up a lot of people this year so there may be some leeway involved.
Post by: marcia29 on April 12, 2023, 03:33:33 PM
It looks that way, I guess too many people freaking out just because the year was wrong.
The drop down in the form didn't even show the year, just the day, month, and date.
It was more than just the year for me. My confirmation had the wrong year AND the wrong days of the week. i submitted Wed (got Tues), through Mon (got Sun). I am calmly awaiting the newly announced email. Calmly. Really. :D
Post by: MochiMonster on April 12, 2023, 03:36:14 PM
It was more than just the year for me. My confirmation had the wrong year AND the wrong days of the week. i submitted Wed (got Tues), through Mon (got Sun). I am calmly awaiting the newly announced email. Calmly. Really. :D
I think that's how it was for all of the submissions, e.g., Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -> Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Or am I misunderstanding?
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 03:38:13 PM
It was more than just the year for me. My confirmation had the wrong year AND the wrong days of the week. i submitted Wed (got Tues), through Mon (got Sun). I am calmly awaiting the newly announced email. Calmly. Really. :D
Everyone did. OnPeak had the year set to 2022. So when you put in Wednesday 7/19/23... their system just saw 7/19, and transposed it to Tuesday 7/19/22.
Post by: abrackishpond on April 12, 2023, 03:38:23 PM
I think that's how it was for all of the submissions, e.g., Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -> Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Or am I misunderstanding?
Yes, that's what happened. I believe that because the OnPeak system was still set to 2022, it took the month and day numbers, looked those up on the 2022 calendar, and then generated the day of the week from that.
Edit: Wow, you all are fast! I see I got beaten to the punch with the explanation.
Post by: teppope on April 12, 2023, 04:10:58 PM
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Post by: stove19 on April 12, 2023, 04:35:37 PM
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 05:04:11 PM
I will be glad to have the confirmation email. This was my first year filling out the form, so I didn't think to screenshot the final page. Having something official saying my submission went through will give me some peace while I wait.
There was a print button on the final page. ;D
Post by: stove19 on April 12, 2023, 05:06:28 PM
There was a print button on the final page. ;D
Sadly, I just assumed there would be an email, but that is very good to know for next year! I won't make that mistake again!
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 05:07:46 PM
Sadly, I just assumed there would be an email, but that is very good to know for next year! I won't make that mistake again!take a pic with your phone
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 12, 2023, 05:11:37 PM
It was a smooth process with this being my 1st year participating
Post by: Angology on April 12, 2023, 05:20:42 PM
ftp://
I am using Firefox (don't laugh/hate) and that is all i see in the page history. I don't see the q parameter
Look in URL about:cache (http://about:cache) and select disk entries. This is where it used to be with Firefox.I had to look in the memory entries (List Cache Entries) to see times. The disk section didn't have times.
I tried using a cache viewer and the server time was out of whack, but the about:cache entry lined up
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 05:32:46 PM
I’m posting to qualify for the Hotel room exchange for next years SDCc
How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 05:36:17 PM
How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?this person is jumping the gun. You’ll find out on Monday if you got a hotel or not. If you didn’t get a hotel you try for cancellations and or hotel exchange
Post by: RighteousRita on April 12, 2023, 05:37:09 PM
I’m posting to qualify for the Hotel room exchange for next years SDCcit doesn’t work like that
Post by: puppy on April 12, 2023, 05:40:32 PM
this person is jumping the gun. You’ll find out on Monday if you got a hotel or not. If you didn’t get a hotel you try for cancellations and or hotel exchange
I've been in hotel exchange on previous years. I hope I make the cut again this year. Please, please, please. I've been good. O:-)
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 05:41:17 PM
How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?If you can see the message board for the hotel exchange on the main forum page, then you qualify.
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 12, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
There was a print button on the final page. ;D
I definitely printed!
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 07:07:38 PM
How do I know if I qualify? Is the thread for hotel exchange open yet?
Yes, you should be able to see the exchange area of the forum now.
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 07:07:51 PM
Is there a workaround for private browser windows? When I try that I get a friendly reminder that all my data was wiped when I closed the window.
incognito is incognito for a reason. unfortunately there's no way to get the information from the browser after the window is closed. hopefully the confirmation emails tell us something
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 07:24:56 PM
incognito is incognito for a reason. unfortunately there's no way to get the information from the browser after the window is closed. hopefully the confirmation emails tell us something
I would honestly be surprised if the confirmation emails include any additional information specifically regarding access time. I'd imagine it'll basically be a rehash of what the confirmation page stated and how to get in touch to fix anything if your dates got screwed up by the 2022 dates issue.
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 07:29:18 PM
I’m posting to qualify for the Hotel room exchange for next years SDCC
It was a smooth process with this being my 1st year participating
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Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 07:38:06 PM
I feel like the General Sale might be even more of a Wild West this year. With only 1 round of results, there should be a lot more "good" rooms dropping back into the pool. But also with no second round and no waitlist, there will be a lot more people haunting the pages for drops.
However, you won't have people with a 'dilemma' in Round 1 who got something that isn't quite at the top of their list, wondering if they should hold onto it or wait for the Round 2 results. So there may be a little less 'throwing back into the pool' from that perspective.
The blog just posted that they confirmed with Onpeak that the “General Sale” is really the waiting list.
Text from CCI Hotel page updated. New date to watch, though not listed in the Important Dates section at bottom.
"Hotel rooms for Comic-Con 2023 are fully committed at this time.
However, as Comic-Con gets closer, hotel rooms do free up! We urge everyone who still needs a hotel reservation to this check page on April 25, 2023. All rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at that time."
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Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 07:42:36 PM
I thought it was confirmed. :o
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 07:46:35 PM
So does this mean that there isn't going to be a waiting list?
I thought it was confirmed. :o
There's no way they won't have rooms later. Roommates all requesting their own rooms guarantees there will be leftovers.
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 12, 2023, 08:10:21 PM
So does this mean that there isn't going to be a waiting list?
I thought it was confirmed. :o
On the Form Submitted page the date is different:
"Next Steps
If we are able to accommodate your request, you will receive a confirmation email on April 17, 2023.
Confirmation emails will contain instructions on how to submit deposits, as well as other important deadline information.
Your hotel reservation will not be confirmed until the full deposit is received.
If your request cannot be accommodated, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023. At that time you will be able to book any available room and a deposit will be required at the time of booking."
April 18 still an Important Date to monitor. Last year, the Waitlist date was May 17 and Open Sale on May 25.
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There's no way they won't have rooms later. Roommates all requesting their own rooms guarantees there will be leftovers.
April 25 could just be the date Hotels open to the public.
So...it does not look like there is a waitlist this year? Am I looking at this correctly that if you do not get a room, it is straight to the general sale when it opens, with no waitlist opportunity first?
It does look like there is no waitlist this year, just one round and then the general sale.
The blog just posted that they confirmed with Onpeak that the “General Sale” is really the waiting list.
Edit. Adding the blog messages below for archive. Hoping OnPeak will also post what happens on the 18th:
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We confirmed with onPeak that the waiting list does still exist — they're just mixing up the names. If you aren't placed, you'll get an email about that sale. #SDCC
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Actual hotel confirmations will go out on 4/17. You'll have 72 hours to pay your deposit.
If you received nothing, you'll be alerted by 4/18. We confirmed the waitlist IS happening, so you should receive info on that if this is you.
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1646252982151831553
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/1646320879364714496
Post by: SteveD on April 12, 2023, 08:20:05 PM
I don't think that onPeak or CCI meant to say that the General Sale was the same as the Waitlist Sale as was earlier confirmed.
They are now clearly listing separate dates for each of the sales. We'll have to wait and see how they implement them.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 12, 2023, 08:52:28 PM
Post by: mcnuggets on April 12, 2023, 08:55:49 PM
Post by: magicalme7 on April 12, 2023, 09:00:28 PM
I got in at 9:00:50 so hopefully I get a top pick 🤞
Wow. I would think so. That’s a fantastic time. Congrats.
My son got in maybe 4 min in so really hoping that was quick enough to land one of our top 5.
Post by: Webdude007 on April 12, 2023, 09:33:33 PM
I got in at 9:00:50 so hopefully I get a top pick 🤞
What are your top picks? I would think that a time iike that would get you a room in your top 5, except perhaps Hard Rock. But who knows.
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 09:46:32 PM
I got in at 9:00:50 so hopefully I get a top pick 🤞
i'm starting to feel more that this absolute start time; i had the same entry time. makes me wish i had requested more rooms for my friends and i wasted an opportunity because of past experiences :(
did anyone get an earlier time than 50 seconds?
Post by: Devorah on April 12, 2023, 09:50:04 PM
did anyone get an earlier time than 50 seconds?I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.
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Post by: Jangos1 on April 12, 2023, 10:07:00 PM
With regards to timestamp, you can also look at your browser history (Ctrl-H for windows users) and look for the first Comic-Con 2023 (should be after a queue-it entry) since we're looking for entry time. It should look like the below. I would assume submission time would be a subsequent entry also titled Comic-Con 2023. You can hover your mouse over the time as well to see a more detailed time.This is a fantastic timestamp tip that never would have occurred to me. Thank you!
https://imgur.com/a/vQaWvEo
Post by: magicalme7 on April 12, 2023, 10:21:31 PM
This is a fantastic timestamp tip that never would have occurred to me. Thank you!
We looked at ours and Firefox doesn’t give seconds but I guess my son got in at 9:00 am so less than a minute so fingers crossed.
Post by: quantumslip on April 12, 2023, 10:34:21 PM
We looked at ours and Firefox doesn’t give seconds but I guess my son got in at 9:00 am so less than a minute so fingers crossed.
It looks like for firefox you have to use extensions to show the seconds; Better History will reveal the seconds. It does look like firefox just chops off the seconds with no rounding though so a timestamp of 9:00 can mean 9:00:00 to 9:00:59.
Post by: magicalme7 on April 12, 2023, 11:08:50 PM
It looks like for firefox you have to use extensions to show the seconds; Better History will reveal the seconds. It does look like firefox just chops off the seconds with no rounding though so a timestamp of 9:00 can mean 9:00:00 to 9:00:59.
Oh ok thanks. I will look into adding the extension tomorrow.
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 01:10:02 AM
I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.
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I scoured the Reddit threads / Discord, and it seemed they were in general on the slower side of things. I've only seen just under a minute both there and here. That does give me hope that it just feels slower overall this year. Maybe too many people with too many browser windows open.
What I wouldn't give to know the inner workings of the OnPeak algorithm -- how truly random it is, how many simultaneous participants are allowed into the form at any given time, duplication detection.
And something else that just popped into my head (I'm sure this has already been discussed). Why is there a selection for both Double (2 people / 1 bed) and Twin (2 people / 2 bed) when each hotel option specifies 1 bed or 2 bed? Like what if you chose Double but all your selections were 2 bed?
Post by: sefton42 on April 13, 2023, 02:57:47 AM
Also SDCC blog did a poll. 30% say they were in under 2 minutes, 26% 2-5 minutes, 24% 5-10 minutes, 20% over 10.
I definitely think more people with more browsers is why the walking man moved slower. Between me and my friends there were probably 30 browsers going and the fastest was just over 2 minutes.
Post by: DaveG on April 13, 2023, 04:37:22 AM
I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.
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I was lucky enough to get an entry time of 9:00:42. I think that may be the earliest I have ever gotten.
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 06:18:23 AM
Even though I got in at five minutes and that's not normally great, it's two minutes better than the last time I participated in the lottery and everyone seems to have the perception it was a slower lottery.
I only ordered one bed and I didn't include Saturday because I'm planning to fly on the redeye Saturday night instead of staying through Sunday. I also designated "Downtown only", which I didn't do last time when they offered me a non-Downtown hotel. I also included a hotel on my request that I perceived would not be on a lot of people's list. Do these factors help/hurt? Who knows, given how their "black box" process works and there is no way to know what everyone else is requesting.
Post by: alyssa on April 13, 2023, 08:08:51 AM
when are results expected?
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 08:17:59 AM
forgive the 'out of touch' question of a San Diego resident,The good results come out on Monday, April 17th. The email usually comes around midday for East Coasters.
when are results expected?
The bad results come out on Tuesday, April 18th.
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 08:19:05 AM
This year--I may need those nerves of steel it takes to wait, watch and pounce!
And...
I Keep checking my email for one from OnPeak, as they have promised.
I realize they are in a different timezone, and it is still early there, but I cannot help it. ::)
Post by: roam abyssma on April 13, 2023, 08:36:50 AM
I wouldn't worry about it, yet. Just tell onPeak that you submitted the second form because you thought the date selection was wrong on the first one and you wanted to correct it.
I have a feeling they messed up a lot of people this year so there may be some leeway involved.
SO... would you recommend reaching out to OnPeak to let them know that they are not in fact duplicates? I ask because my group did the same bone head maneuver not realizing that listing each other on the form (Because there is NO obvious rule that says you shouldn't) might get us culled by default.
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 08:42:03 AM
SO... would you recommend reaching out to OnPeak to let them know that they are not in fact duplicates? I ask because my group did the same bone head maneuver not realizing that listing each other on the form (Because there is NO obvious rule that says you shouldn't) might get us culled by default.
You can always try, but they most likely will NOT respond.
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 13, 2023, 08:45:18 AM
You can always try, but they most likely will NOT respond.
Yeah. My guess they are being swamped with emails about issues right now with the incorrect dates among other things. One of the people in my group just got an email saying they recieved her reservation request but there were no hotels listed. Even though she did list 12 hotels and did a screenshot. They are letting her resend in her hotel requests and I would assume she keeps her spot in line.
Post by: Mario Wario on April 13, 2023, 08:46:35 AM
I saw someone earlier say they got in at 30 seconds. That’s the only really early one I have seen, the rest are 50 seconds or later.I can’t be the only one under 30 seconds?
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Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 08:51:54 AM
SO... would you recommend reaching out to OnPeak to let them know that they are not in fact duplicates? I ask because my group did the same bone head maneuver not realizing that listing each other on the form (Because there is NO obvious rule that says you shouldn't) might get us culled by default.We don't know how onPeak is going to handle this situation. It was bad enough that they had to post a notification to not resubmit the form. So what happens to those who did?
If you were going to contact them, you should just try to find out what their policy will be this year on resubmitted forms, and not bring up anything specific, unless you need to.
It is possible that they will address these duplicates on a one-to-one basis. We will have to wait and see.
Post by: KoolKoala on April 13, 2023, 08:54:14 AM
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 08:55:03 AM
I can’t be the only one under 30 seconds?
I have seen more than a dozen posts on social media from folk who say they got in that early. Sadly, I was not one of them.
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 08:55:32 AM
Yeah. My guess they are being swamped with emails about issues right now with the incorrect dates among other things. One of the people in my group just got an email saying they recieved her reservation request but there were no hotels listed. Even though she did list 12 hotels and did a screenshot. They are letting her resend in her hotel requests and I would assume she keeps her spot in line.I've seen this happen in the past. It typically means that javascript wasn't working correctly in the browser with the form.
It is always important to test the browser with the sample form that onPeak provides making sure that you can go in and select the hotels and dates that you need.
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 13, 2023, 09:04:36 AM
Curious... What was everyone's top 5 hotel choices? Mine were: 1. Omni 2. HBF 3. MMM 4. MGH 5. Hilton SD Gaslamp
Post by: EternalZan on April 13, 2023, 09:10:27 AM
From: [email protected]
Subject: (Case ######) Comic-Con 23 Hotel Submission
Body: "Thank you for contacting onPeak, the official housing provider to forward-thinking travelers. We received your hotel form submission, but the hotel choices are missing. Can you please provide your choices so that we can update your form? Thank you and please let us know if you need any additional assistance."
I replied with a list of my 12 hotel/bed choices. Also a screenshot of my hotel choices from my original submission. And now I wait.
Yeah. My guess they are being swamped with emails about issues right now with the incorrect dates among other things. One of the people in my group just got an email saying they recieved her reservation request but there were no hotels listed. Even though she did list 12 hotels and did a screenshot. They are letting her resend in her hotel requests and I would assume she keeps her spot in line.
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 13, 2023, 09:32:05 AM
I've seen this happen in the past. It typically means that javascript wasn't working correctly in the browser with the form.
It is always important to test the browser with the sample form that onPeak provides making sure that you can go in and select the hotels and dates that you need.
Excellent information. She said she did a compatibility check but who knows. I, for one, completely went blank when I got in. Thankfully I had a printout of my hotel preferences in front of me.
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 13, 2023, 09:33:07 AM
This exact same thing happened to me. I listed 12 hotels, took screenshots, and then got an email from OnPeak this morning at 10:21 EST.
From: [email protected]
Subject: (Case ######) Comic-Con 23 Hotel Submission
Body: "Thank you for contacting onPeak, the official housing provider to forward-thinking travelers. We received your hotel form submission, but the hotel choices are missing. Can you please provide your choices so that we can update your form? Thank you and please let us know if you need any additional assistance."
I replied with a list of my 12 hotel/bed choices. Also a screenshot of my hotel choices from my original submission. And now I wait.
I hope that fixes it and you get one of your picks!
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 09:37:58 AM
I would have really liked to have a COUNTDOWN TIMER, once the clock started on the submission form. Although I submitted my form within the 15 minutes, I kept checking and losing time trying to figure out how much time I had left.
This time we actually had 10 minutes to submit the form, I hope you did it under 10!
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 09:41:35 AM
I'm sure everyone was fine.
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 09:46:36 AM
I'm sure we all submitted in under ten minutes! It's a lot longer than you think it is. I forgot to steal the mouse from my work laptop, so I was at the mercy of my crappy laptop touchscreen, and I think I selected every single hotel incorrectly the first time, I had to go back through that dropdown SO many times. And my shaky nervous fingers mistyped basic things like my name and address (I am not a touch-typist) that I had to correct. Even with all that, and stopping at the end to reread the page and double check I'd fixed everything, it still took me about six minutes.
I'm sure everyone was fine.
I estimate my time was about 7 minutes, and I was on my phone. Chrome autofill was a big help with all the initial contact information. Having all my choices written out in front of me in the order I wanted was also helpful .
Post by: quantumslip on April 13, 2023, 10:05:22 AM
I got through in an incognito chrome window, I still have it open- is there a way for me to see my time stamp?
Funny enough Ive never tried looking at the history function in incognito before this post... looks like that doesn't work; in hindsight it should have been obvious the history function wouldn't work there.
There was some other tool mentioned in this thread earlier but not sure if that works with incognito as I'm not familiar with it.
Post by: Berts on April 13, 2023, 10:07:10 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/OL7lYca.png)
Not feeling great about that at all :/
Post by: alyssa on April 13, 2023, 10:18:39 AM
I know very little about computers and how to do fancy cool stuff, but I was goofing off in the history tab of Chrome and I believe I gained access to the form at 9:02:01 -Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Not feeling great about that at all :/
Not 'liking' the time just how to check the timestamp
@KoolKoala (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5326)
The good results come out on Monday, April 17th. The email usually comes around midday for East Coasters.so get the forum ready for a deluge on Monday-Tuesday. #addingToCalander
The bad results come out on Tuesday, April 18th.
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 10:24:22 AM
This time we actually had 10 minutes to submit the form, I hope you did it under 10!
@ozzz (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7985)
15 minutes to submit the form was listed at the top of the form:
Comic-Con 2023 Hotel Reservation Request Form
You will have 15 minutes to fill out and submit this form before your session expires.
(https://i.imgur.com/53iVnqc.jpg)
Post by: magicalme7 on April 13, 2023, 10:33:43 AM
I’m seeing everyone saying they screenshot their forms - I didn’t even think of doing that and now am kicking myself for not doing it.
Oh well it’s out of our hands now and it’s just the waiting game.
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 10:33:51 AM
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 10:46:13 AM
It said 10 minutes on the actual form not the sample one. As long as everyone got submission I think it be fine.
I would like to see a screenshot of the 10 minute limit. I got my form in and got my confirmation- however- if this 10 minute time limit was the actual amount of time, I can see why some are reporting that their form was not accpeted. REALLY?? ON PEAK...that is not good. 5 minutes is a HUGE difference in time for this. Arghhh...
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 10:53:29 AM
I would like to see a screenshot of the 10 minute limit. I got my form in and got my confirmation- however- if this 10 minute time limit was the actual amount of time, I can see why some are reporting that their form was not accpeted. REALLY?? ON PEAK...that is not good. 5 minutes is a HUGE difference in time for this. Arghhh...
In the past if you reached the time limit and you hit submit it put you back in the queue. If you submitted you should be fine. It's done to keep the queue flowing.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 10:56:57 AM
I would like to see a screenshot of the 10 minute limit. I got my form in and got my confirmation- however- if this 10 minute time limit was the actual amount of time, I can see why some are reporting that their form was not accpeted. REALLY?? ON PEAK...that is not good. 5 minutes is a HUGE difference in time for this. Arghhh...
I have no love for OnPeak, and absolutely no trust in their procedures. However - I do believe that the form would have told you if you had timed out. Or perhaps that was why some people received the 502 Bad Gateway error. I think it's extremely unlikely that anyone who got through the form, submitted, and saw the "thanks" page has anything to worry about (at least regarding time taken to complete the form).
And those people that did receive errors saw them in real time, so they already know there is a problem. Fingers crossed that all those people are able to get in contact with OnPeak and have their submissions corrected and counted.
The 10/15 minute discrepancy is absolutely more proof to add to the absolutely towering pile of evidence that OnPeak is incredibly bad at this! But I would gently suggest that it's not a problem we need to focus on for now.
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 11:03:59 AM
I have no love for OnPeak, and absolutely no trust in their procedures. However - I do believe that the form would have told you if you had timed out. Or perhaps that was why some people received the 502 Bad Gateway error. I think it's extremely unlikely that anyone who got through the form, submitted, and saw the "thanks" page has anything to worry about (at least regarding time taken to complete the form).
And those people that did receive errors saw them in real time, so they already know there is a problem. Fingers crossed that all those people are able to get in contact with OnPeak and have their submissions corrected and counted.
The 10/15 minute discrepancy is absolutely more proof to add to the absolutely towering pile of evidence that OnPeak is incredibly bad at this! But I would gently suggest that it's not a problem we need to focus on for now.
This the stated time difference did affect someone I know, and I completely understand them being focused on that point. I suggest they bring that up with OnPeak directly and right away. Hope springs eternal. ::)
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 11:10:29 AM
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 11:11:37 AM
I didn't screen grab the waiting room, but it shows the message here:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg).
Thanks to @SamTurtledove (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1732) for capturing this image.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 13, 2023, 11:13:04 AM
What are the odds OnPeak sends the "submission recap with dates updated to 2023" at juuuuuuuuust about 5:30PM Central so that no one can actually contact them about it today?
I'm in the camp of they won't send anything at all until confirmations on Monday lol
Post by: clambert1273 on April 13, 2023, 11:14:14 AM
The 10 minutes comes from the queue-it waiting room. While watching the running man, it says "When your turn is up, you will have 10 minutes to enter the site."
I didn't screen grab the waiting room, but it shows the message here:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230412/ac2e7be92af9065edc1a55586593a832.jpg).
Thanks to @SamTurtledove (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1732) for capturing this image.
That's a different time than the time allotted to complete the form. That means you have 10 min to start your form from when loads "Start my request"
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 11:31:02 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AJFCJaUXzYZ9Z02F8BCyqh_C7JpCA_ipeyStBfsmoO5T9diJncRnL97PI70Fx_OtuyUhD3Df21WC-B4caAXzHWOnQ_aJ_gGsjgHrPwTNMA58ZKib3P1ZqOnERQV02QJ9muwtG70QLRI8U77orBzOvOzqMVVhrQ=w800-h600-s-no)
Hopefully this will be visible to everyone.
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 13, 2023, 11:32:44 AM
Title: You're CCI2023 Hotel Preferences have been received
Thank you for submitting your request form for Comic-Con 2023!
We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week. Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023. Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.
Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.
Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.
Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Post by: eek on April 13, 2023, 11:33:20 AM
"Thank you for submitting your request form for Comic-Con 2023!
We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week. Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023. Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.
Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.
Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.
Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International"
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 11:33:28 AM
Post by: Miterin on April 13, 2023, 11:34:08 AM
Just got my form submission email with the correct dates
My email said we’ve received your requests with the correct dates. But they never said what dates they were lol. Idk if I used the dates or the days. I think I was going so fast I just looked at the days not dates
Post by: SteveD on April 13, 2023, 11:34:24 AM
Just got my form submission email with the correct datesThis is all I got:
Quote
Thank you for submitting your request form for Comic-Con 2023!
We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week. Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023. Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.
Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.
Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.
Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 11:35:40 AM
The joke is, as always, on me.
ETA: Also the subject line uses "You're" where it should be "Your". I hate OnPeak.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 11:35:42 AM
Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 11:40:44 AM
Submission confirmation emails are going out now.No. They received it. Doesn't say it's confirmed.
Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 11:43:50 AM
Post by: xavier2518 on April 13, 2023, 11:44:18 AM
Post by: Miterin on April 13, 2023, 11:45:52 AM
I used two devices but same email, would this affect me from grabbing a hotel since I put same email on two devices?As long as you used different personal info on each form you should be good. They will throw it out if it has same names, emails, phone numbers
Post by: kneque on April 13, 2023, 11:47:05 AM
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 11:47:55 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 11:49:29 AM
I was hopeful, but didn't expect to receive anything useful. I think that as long as we only saw dates that were off by one day, our requests will be fine. And these emails are only going out as a means to acknowledge the issue
I also love that these emails will bring nothing but rage and panic OnPeak's way. If you already knew there was an issue, this does not actually reassure you that it will be fixed in the way you hope it will. If you didn't notice there was an issue, now you have a new reason to panic!
Post by: clarrkkent on April 13, 2023, 11:53:42 AM
So basically the email says - trust us, we got this. >:D
I hope so. Wife and I made what could be considered duplicate submissions. Not because of dates, but just because we didn’t communicate well. OnPeak’s error may actually save us from maybe getting booted for unintentional bad behavior.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Berts on April 13, 2023, 11:53:54 AM
"You're CCI2023 Hotel Preferences have been received"
OnPeak is just too pure for this world.
Post by: Thereisanother on April 13, 2023, 11:55:21 AM
Post by: clarrkkent on April 13, 2023, 11:56:22 AM
I also love that these emails will bring nothing but rage and panic OnPeak's way. If you already knew there was an issue, this does not actually reassure you that it will be fixed in the way you hope it will. If you didn't notice there was an issue, now you have a new reason to panic!Admittedly, I would be in the latter group were it not for this forum yesterday. Lol. I didn’t even look at the dates on the confirmation page.
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Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 11:57:14 AM
Post by: clambert1273 on April 13, 2023, 11:58:25 AM
Admittedly, I would be in the latter group were it not for this forum yesterday. Lol. I didn’t even look at the dates on the confirmation page.Same I looked for 7/18 & 7/24 and that's all I cared about lol
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Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 12:02:13 PM
Hahahahahahaha! It's a form letter that tells you nothing. Oh, OnPeak, why did I ever expect actual information?
The joke is, as always, on me.
ETA: Also the subject line uses "You're" where it should be "Your". I hate OnPeak.
I was going to post this exact statement. This email is...zippo. OnPeak...Arghhhh ??? Tells us nothing helpful.
Post by: Boybugle1963 on April 13, 2023, 12:02:32 PM
So I have not received an email from Onpeak yet and my form access time was around 9:04:30. My family member who got in like almost immediately or at about 30 seconds after 9am received the email at exactly 11:30am this morning. Do you think they could be sending out emails in order of lottery access times?
I was wondering about that ... time stamp when you made it to the form.
My other half got his email today at 11:30am ... he made it into the form right away yesterday.
I entered the form at 9:05am and received my email today at 11:31am. Tho the message did go into my spam folder first.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 12:06:11 PM
I was wondering about that ... time stamp when you made it to the form.
My other half got his email today at 11:30am ... he made it into the form right away yesterday.
I entered the form at 9:05am and received my email today at 11:31am. Tho the message did go into my spam folder first.
I still haven't received the email. I checked my spam folder and its not there. It's making me nervous. I saved my submission to PDF and all the info on there is correct.
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 13, 2023, 12:11:24 PM
Post by: Webdude007 on April 13, 2023, 12:14:47 PM
I still haven't received the email. I checked my spam folder and its not there. It's making me nervous. I saved my submission to PDF and all the info on there is correct.
Haven't got mines either. I am so nervous that something went wrong.
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 13, 2023, 12:24:15 PM
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 12:25:51 PM
So I have not received an email from Onpeak yet and my form access time was around 9:04:30. My family member who got in like almost immediately or at about 30 seconds after 9am received the email at exactly 11:30am this morning. Do you think they could be sending out emails in order of lottery access times?No email for me either.
Who is the sender?
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 12:26:45 PM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 12:27:37 PM
No email for me either.
Who is the sender?
Comic-Con International San Diego 2023 <[email protected]>
Post by: agent00dragon on April 13, 2023, 12:28:19 PM
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Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 12:28:41 PM
No email for me either.
Who is the sender?
It's [email protected] as "Comic-Con International San Diego 2023"
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 12:52:01 PM
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 13, 2023, 01:00:43 PM
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Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 01:01:49 PM
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 01:03:00 PM
12:30 PM · Apr 13, 2023
From OnPeak twitters account.
Post by: dolphina on April 13, 2023, 01:04:33 PM
Still haven’t received mine. Looks like quite a few on Twitter also reporting no email.
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In that boat too, now I'll be frantically refreshing and I checked spam and it wasn't there either. I didn't have fantastic time, but had a semi decent time and now this.
Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 01:10:18 PM
"All valid submissions have been emailed confirmation of form receipt. This email does not outline your request submissions and does not guarantee placement."Where do you see this?
12:30 PM · Apr 13, 2023
From OnPeak twitters account.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 13, 2023, 01:11:53 PM
https://twitter.com/onPeak/status/1646596811707285504?t=AhKNAPYT2B0mC-LY1kh4qQ&s=19
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Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 01:12:37 PM
It's in their Twitter but it's under replies even though it's not replying to anythingThanks
https://twitter.com/onPeak/status/1646596811707285504?t=AhKNAPYT2B0mC-LY1kh4qQ&s=19
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Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 01:20:19 PM
"All valid submissions have been emailed confirmation of form receipt. This email does not outline your request submissions and does not guarantee placement."
12:30 PM · Apr 13, 2023
From OnPeak twitters account.
The incompetence of OnPeak is glaring and yet no one ever brings them up at the Comic-con Talkback because by the time the con rolls around, people have rooms and have forgotten the hassle. Instead, all people want to complain about is Hall H.
So, the printout I have that says "Form successfully submitted" is not valid?
Post by: bball2026 on April 13, 2023, 01:24:24 PM
Post by: agent00dragon on April 13, 2023, 01:25:19 PM
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Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 01:27:08 PM
Yeah and AOL emails. My friend has an AOL email address and she didn't get anything.
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That explains it. I'm an AOL holdout myself.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 01:32:34 PM
Post by: ozzz on April 13, 2023, 01:37:25 PM
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 01:41:55 PM
I was going through On Peaks twitter and seems like they have representatives in a booth at some cons,expos they manage hotels for I dare them to come to SDCC :)
Haha, that would be amazing! Although I highly doubt they would be ballsy enough to do it, especially after the Hotelpocalypse fiasco this year.
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 01:42:27 PM
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 01:43:46 PM
I was going through On Peaks twitter and seems like they have representatives in a booth at some cons,expos they manage hotels for I dare them to come to SDCC :)
Oh the line they would have at SDCC! Wonder what kind of swag they would give out? ;D
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 01:50:59 PM
That explains it. I'm an AOL holdout myself.
Ditto for me as well, and still no email :)
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 01:55:25 PM
That explains it. I'm an AOL holdout myself.
I also have an AOL email.
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 13, 2023, 02:00:50 PM
Oh the line they would have at SDCC! Wonder what kind of swag they would give out? ;D
That could be a great SDCC exclusive "Signing" opportunity. OnPeak managers sign a print out of your "Hotel acknowledgement, not confirmation" email.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 02:03:26 PM
That could be a great SDCC exclusive "Signing" opportunity. OnPeak managers sign a print out of your "Hotel acknowledgement, not confirmation" email.They'd have lotteries for signings but people wouldn't know until after con ;D
Post by: Jesse O on April 13, 2023, 02:16:08 PM
I was going through On Peaks twitter and seems like they have representatives in a booth at some cons,expos they manage hotels for I dare them to come to SDCC :)
Old school carnival dunking booth behind the Convention Center.
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 02:24:06 PM
Old school carnival dunking booth behind the Convention Center.
Yes!! This would be absolutely perfect! (And honestly would probably create some goodwill for them.)
Post by: RighteousRita on April 13, 2023, 02:26:57 PM
Looks like a majority of Yahoo email users did not get the Onpeak email they just sent out according to an SDCC blog tweet. I used Yahoo and did not receive anything yet. I was in around 1:15 mark.I have yahoo and didn’t get one either. Yahoo is a huge problem when it comes to important emails.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 13, 2023, 03:28:20 PM
This is a $%^$& mess.... >:(
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 13, 2023, 03:29:15 PM
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 03:39:15 PM
So does this mean that Yahoo users won't get the response email on Monday either?
This is a $%^$& mess.... >:(
I hadn't thought of that. I wasn't freaking out too much about not getting today's email, but next Monday's is a different story entirely.
Post by: freshstart19 on April 13, 2023, 03:39:42 PM
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 13, 2023, 03:48:59 PM
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Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 13, 2023, 03:49:52 PM
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 13, 2023, 03:52:29 PM
Check your spam.I’ve been refreshing my spam folder all day, still nothing.
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Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 03:53:51 PM
I’ve been refreshing my spam folder all day, still nothing.
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Same here.
Post by: stove19 on April 13, 2023, 04:05:16 PM
Post by: NCDS on April 13, 2023, 04:18:08 PM
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 13, 2023, 04:19:05 PM
Note to self, no longer using Yahoo for anything relating to OnPeak...
Or AOL apparently. I've been using the same AOL email for all Comic-Con stuff since I first started going 20 years ago. I am hoping this notice was sent a different way and the actual hotel results will make it to our inboxes. I had no issues last year or any year getting any SDCC related emails.
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 04:21:09 PM
Post by: Iris on April 13, 2023, 04:22:50 PM
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Oh OnPeak, it wouldn't be an OP SDCC Hotelpocalypse without you completely screwing something up and pissing off basically everyone. I feel like the absolute incompetence has to be brought up at Talk Back at some point, because even the years it runs moderately "smoothly", there's some massive #*$! ups that seem to completely screw over at least one group of people that easily could have been avoided. I would put it in my calendar to remind myself to do it, but I never manage to make it to the Talk Back panel as I'm usually ferrying my out of town friends to their varying flights and trains shortly after hotel check-out at 11am.
I apparently got my email at 11:31 PDT; however, I used an outlook email for it. Just confirmed with my friend that also managed to submit a form got her confirmation of receipt email. The amount with which I want to roll my eyes at how useless that email is... I shouldn't be surprised, but I am a little. I hope everything works out for the people who haven't received their emails yet. Hopefully the servers stop holding them hostage soon. Maybe this will be the kick that gets my other friend to finally stop using her yahoo email for SDCC stuff. "Luckily" she wasn't one of the participants for this year's hotel sale.
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Excellent information. She said she did a compatibility check but who knows. I, for one, completely went blank when I got in. Thankfully I had a printout of my hotel preferences in front of me.
This reminded me about what I found super frustrating about the browser check this year. I'm not sure if maybe your friend experienced this, as I'm not her, but if she really did run the browser check and it appears to be a javascript issue, this could be the answer. I'm not sure if the OP hotel sale browser check has always been this and I just never noticed, or if they changed it from the one that I'm almost certain the badge sales use. I distinctly remember the badge sales having a browser check page, at least previously, that listed the elements that they were checking by default and then told you whether that element was checking out fine or not. Something like:
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Javascript:
Cookies:
[Auto-Refresh or something like that]:
But this year the page is just an SDCC banner and the title, "Cookies and Javascript Check" and if the element checks out it says, "Javascript is enabled." If the element doesn't check out, it doesn't tell you that and is just blank instead. I almost missed that cookies weren't working on Firefox when I did my browser checks. I actually only noticed when Chrome etc. checked out and said, "Cookies are enabled" and noticed that Firefox hadn't said that. Which is what led to my 30 minute journey of trying to get them working. I just noticed, when checking what the page says, Firefox cookies aren't working again so I'll insert some screenshots of what it looks like.
Like I said, I don't know if this is what happened to your friend, and one could argue that it tells you what it's checking and if it doesn't say both, that's on you. However, it was actually quite easy to miss the first time around if you didn't know what the page was meant to look like when both were fine or if you were in a hurry. Either way, I think the browser check display of the page could use some tweaking to be more similar to the badge sale one or anything to make it more clear immediately.
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 04:43:29 PM
Anyway, at this point I'm not sure if the confirmation emails will go through, but they've done some config changes to always allow future OnPeak emails to go through.
EDIT: Email just arrived in my spam folder
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 05:02:04 PM
So I work for a... uh... certain company, and I had the AntiSpam guys look into it, and it seems that the emails were throttled because OnPeak was simply sending out too many emails at once. These emails get blocked at the server and won't end up in your spam folder (apparently some 90% of spam never arrives at your email). Some domains don't handle throttling well, as apparently the case for OnPeak. ie, they should get an error message saying something to the effect "your emails have been throttled. Slow down and try again". Most of this logic should be built into most mail servers.
Anyway, at this point I'm not sure if the confirmation emails will go through, but they've done some config changes to always allow future OnPeak emails to go through.
Thank you! I wonder if OnPeak could have forewarned those email companies that they were going to be sending out mass emails, and ---if that would have averted this?
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 13, 2023, 05:13:33 PM
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 05:21:45 PM
I got the confirm at 11:30am PDT today, it was in my spam folder. I have att.net, which is part of Yahoo.
FINALLY got mine. I'm AOL. It was in my spam.
I think AOL and Yahoo are together somehow (I think).
Post by: Webdude007 on April 13, 2023, 05:23:09 PM
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 05:23:58 PM
FINALLY got mine. I'm AOL. It was in my spam.
I think AOL and Yahoo are together somehow (I think).
Verizon bought AOL. Then they bought Yahoo and merged the two under Verizon Media. Then Verizon sold off Verizon Media to a private asset investment company (Apollo).
So yes, Yahoo and AOL now share email backends.
Post by: puppy on April 13, 2023, 05:24:51 PM
Post by: MaestraMissJ on April 13, 2023, 05:44:52 PM
Post by: dkd on April 13, 2023, 05:55:59 PM
All of us have to be really diligent next Monday. If our emails don't arrive when everyone else's do, we won't know if it's because we got nothing or if the email is just delayed...again
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 06:44:36 PM
(modified thanks to @abrackishpond (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9467) )
Post by: abrackishpond on April 13, 2023, 07:06:51 PM
When it comes to Hotelpocalypse--It is OnPeak's world. We are just trying to 'live' in it.
>:(
Live with it, is more like it! :P
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 13, 2023, 07:15:00 PM
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 07:30:26 PM
Im certain I’ll get the room I deserve and desire. Positive affirmations
if (isFoCCActiveMember(entry.idSDCC)) {
return allocateHotelChoice(entry, entry.hotels[0]);
} else {
return allocateHotelByTimestamp(entry);
}
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 13, 2023, 07:32:52 PM
We got into the form and chose rooms.
I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.
Post by: smiley424 on April 13, 2023, 07:34:29 PM
What email is everyone talking about?
I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.
Just a confirmation email that says they have received your choices.
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 13, 2023, 07:39:23 PM
Glad we took screen grabs.
It's starting already.... >:(
Post by: sessionka on April 13, 2023, 07:42:01 PM
We received no confirmation email.
Glad we took screen grabs.
It's starting already.... >:(
If your email is yahoo or aol, it could still be delayed, or in your spam folder.
Post by: Iris on April 13, 2023, 07:42:46 PM
What email is everyone talking about?
We got into the form and chose rooms.
I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.
There was an issue on the OP system where they were drawing 2022 dates instead of 2023, so everyone's confirmation pages were off by 1 day (due to this year's July dates being one day off due to it pulling 2022 days of the week.) As such, at least some groups of people resubmitted their forms to try and fix that issue, once they noticed that their days of the week seemed incorrect. Normally, those forms, if they used all identical information, would be flagged as duplicates.
As a result, OP has released some info about how that's going to be handled (some of it more vague than other) and stated via Twitter yesterday that all people who submitted forms yesterday would receive a "Confirmation of Receipt" emails for their forms. There were issues with Yahoo/AOL and related domain email addresses not receiving the email today. The email was extremely bare bones.
Post by: accelerate on April 13, 2023, 07:43:32 PM
What email is everyone talking about?
We got into the form and chose rooms.
I thought the decision wasn't until next Monday.
Just an email with the following:
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We are aware that the submission receipt received had the incorrect year and day of week. Please know that we have your submission dates correctly applied for 2023. Should you be placed, you will receive a confirmation on Monday, April 17, 2023. If you cannot be placed, you will be notified no later than April 18, 2023.
Please note: secondary form submission(s) will update your preferences and be processed according to the original time accessed.
Our sincerest apologies for the confusion.
Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Post by: marcia29 on April 13, 2023, 07:50:45 PM
Live with it, is more like it! :P
Yes. I like your take better! I modified it. Thanks!
Post by: lliving on April 13, 2023, 08:02:41 PM
Sent from my
using
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 13, 2023, 08:37:18 PM
Im certain I’ll get the room I deserve and desire. Positive affirmations
I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!
Post by: blusurfer on April 13, 2023, 09:05:30 PM
Looks like a majority of Yahoo email users did not get the Onpeak email they just sent out according to an SDCC blog tweet. I used Yahoo and did not receive anything yet. I was in around 1:15 mark.
Yahoo has some insane spam blockers that block/bounce emails with no notifications. This is a huge issue for communications with a non-profit rec sports group I am involved with.
Post by: Sakura17 on April 13, 2023, 09:34:20 PM
Post by: bigteddy on April 13, 2023, 10:08:58 PM
Post by: Sakura17 on April 13, 2023, 10:38:18 PM
Same for me…. AOL in my junk folder…. good to have gotten something
Best to make sure you change that to not spam in case you get a hotel offer. It would suck to miss the deposit amount because it was in spam folder
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 14, 2023, 12:48:15 AM
I'm guessing the real early time stamps got theirs early and us suckers who had later timestamps got them later :( .
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 14, 2023, 12:50:43 AM
I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!
Oh Stuart... ::)
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 14, 2023, 07:47:46 AM
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 14, 2023, 07:49:34 AM
Post by: rabbitwarren on April 14, 2023, 08:24:52 AM
How hard is it to get to the convention?
Post by: force951 on April 14, 2023, 08:26:14 AM
Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado? Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay.
How hard is it to get to the convention?
Had some friends stay there back in 2018 and they enjoyed it. However its been so long i wouldn't be able to give you any details.
Post by: seabisquick on April 14, 2023, 08:53:00 AM
Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado? Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay.
How hard is it to get to the convention?
This post describes the experience. Seems like a combo of ferry, uber works well.
https://www.reddit.com/r/comiccon/comments/12im912/hotel_del_coronado/jfw0cxy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 14, 2023, 10:23:41 AM
Post by: alyssa on April 14, 2023, 10:29:51 AM
Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado? Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay.
How hard is it to get to the convention?
I've only been to that beach once. It's a HUGE beach, a long beach walk to the ocean from the hotel.
The hotel is across the island from the ferry. so either a uber or rent a bike
there's a decent BBQ place close to the ferry terminal on the island
Post by: chocolateshake on April 14, 2023, 12:40:06 PM
Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Del Coronado? Have a friend who only has Thurs and Sun and would prefer to squeeze in the con in between a beach vacay.
How hard is it to get to the convention?
The easiest if not the cheapest option is to take a water taxi from the landing by the Hotel Del to the convention center.
But even without a ticket, there's a lot to do during comic-con. Take those off days to do the offsites.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 15, 2023, 05:16:07 AM
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 10:09:45 AM
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Post by: TheNeck on April 15, 2023, 10:19:04 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?Going to watch the Super Mario movie in 45 minutes. other then that, check my email all weekend long. :(
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 10:22:46 AM
Going to watch the Super Mario movie in 45 minutes. other then that, check my email all weekend long. :(
LOVED the movie! I hope you enjoy it!
Post by: marcia29 on April 15, 2023, 10:48:32 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Someone posted that today is Titanic day.
There are at least 6 of those movies, so watching those could take up a bit of time. Already watched "A Night to Remember", with Kenneth More and a very young David McCallum.
Post by: abrackishpond on April 15, 2023, 10:55:22 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Mostly stressing and wondering if I got in soon enough to get one of my top picks. I've only gone to SDCC three times so far, and I've never had to stalk the general sale. So I'm mentally preparing myself for that possibility, lol.
(The first time I attended I booked a hotel independently, the second time I went with someone who already had a room, and the third time I lucked into the MMM during Hotelpocalypse.)
Post by: Jesse O on April 15, 2023, 11:12:52 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Went to a concert last night and going to a baseball game tomorrow.
I'm in the middle of a quest to get a ticket to a show that is more difficult than any Con-related thing I've ever done, and I just heard back from what I thought was my last hope that it's a "no go." But, like the true fighter that I am, I'm reaching out to one more friend of a friend of a friend.
Never say die.
Post by: sessionka on April 15, 2023, 11:22:57 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
I had a few tasks I planned to take care of this weekend
Straighten my garage
re pot some plants
finish my taxes ???
Then a job crisis on Friday (not my fault. :). ) is bleeding into the weekend, so I'll be busy.
For some reason, the wait isn't bothering me so much (yet). :). When Monday morning rolls around though, it'll be a different story when I open my eyes.
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 11:28:55 AM
Mostly stressing and wondering if I got in soon enough to get one of my top picks. I've only gone to SDCC three times so far, and I've never had to stalk the general sale. So I'm mentally preparing myself for that possibility, lol.
(The first time I attended I booked a hotel independently, the second time I went with someone who already had a room, and the third time I lucked into the MMM during Hotelpocalypse.)
Lucked into MMM last year and it’s going to be hard to go back to not being right next door!
I had a few tasks I planned to take care of this weekend
Straighten my garage
re pot some plants
finish my taxes ???
.
I’m so glad I’m not the only person who was doing taxes this week 😂 I just kind of forgot.
Went to a concert last night and going to a baseball game tomorrow.
I'm in the middle of a quest to get a ticket to a show that is more difficult than any Con-related thing I've ever done, and I just heard back from what I thought was my last hope that it's a "no go." But, like the true fighter that I am, I'm reaching out to one more friend of a friend of a friend.
Never say die.
Concerts are a great way to pass the time! Who did you see?
🤞🏻 you’re able to get that ticket!
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 15, 2023, 11:40:52 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?Weekends are my "get 💩 done" days, so quite distracting from the wait.
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
But come around 12p EST on Monday, I'm slamming that mail refresh button 😂
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 15, 2023, 11:50:55 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
Well Friday was our 28th anniversary so we did a wine and dinner train and stayed overnight at a hotel. Then we drove back today and we stopped and bought some plants for the yard because new house and no landscape. Now my husband is out getting 28 bags of landscape rocks because we live off a blacktop road and our mailperson won't deliver because the area in front of our mailbox is too muddy. This is what old retired people do. ;D
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 11:55:53 AM
Well Friday was our 28th anniversary so we did a wine and dinner train and stayed overnight at a hotel. Then we drove back today and we stopped and bought some plants for the yard because new house and no landscape. Now my husband is out getting 28 bags of landscape rocks because we live off a blacktop road and our mailperson won't deliver because the area in front of our mailbox is too muddy. This is what old retired people do. ;D
Happy belated anniversary!! That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate!
Post by: Jesse O on April 15, 2023, 11:58:06 AM
Lucked into MMM last year and it’s going to be hard to go back to not being right next door!
I’m so glad I’m not the only person who was doing taxes this week 😂 I just kind of forgot.
Concerts are a great way to pass the time! Who did you see?
🤞🏻 you’re able to get that ticket!
I saw They Might Be Giants, which was great. The tour had been postponed multiple times due to the pandemic. I think I bought my ticket at the beginning of 2020...
And thanks for wishing me luck on that other ticket. It's easily the most difficult one I've ever tried to get. It's out of the country, and the artist decided that the best way to stop scalpers is to use a very specific online-only ticketing service, and the buyer has to go to the show. Unfortunately, that service is impossible to get on a US phone, and none of my friends were able to get a pair in the initial lottery... You have no idea how maddening it is. Oh wait, you totally do. It's almost exactly like Hotelocalypse.
Post by: Iris on April 15, 2023, 12:13:11 PM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
I had a major drafting assignment due for class as of 11am this morning (Sat 4/15) and spent the last like 24 hours working on it and something else until 5am this morning. One day I'll stop procrastinating so badly lol. So one extra thing to be anxious about this week. Didn't kill the anxiety about hotelpocalypse, but it was distracting enough.
I'll be doing a gaming session with a discord server pretty soon, so we'll see what we end up playing soon. Other than that, I'm reading a new Korean light novel that should hopefully be suitably distracting until Monday when anxiety completely explodes again and I live on the forum to help coordinate walking people through deposits/trades/etc. Fingers crossed this entire time though, at least mentally.
--
Also chiming in to say happy belated anniversary, it sounds like a great way to celebrate it!! @Wkdbriss (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9652)
Post by: demonchocobo on April 15, 2023, 12:24:04 PM
I saw They Might Be Giants, which was great. The tour had been postponed multiple times due to the pandemic. I think I bought my ticket at the beginning of 2020...
And thanks for wishing me luck on that other ticket. It's easily the most difficult one I've ever tried to get. It's out of the country, and the artist decided that the best way to stop scalpers is to use a very specific online-only ticketing service, and the buyer has to go to the show. Unfortunately, that service is impossible to get on a US phone, and none of my friends were able to get a pair in the initial lottery... You have no idea how maddening it is. Oh wait, you totally do. It's almost exactly like Hotelocalypse.
That’s so frustrating but also awesome on the artist for trying to keep tickets in real fans hands though. Hopefully it works out. It would be pretty rewarding I’m sure after the work you’re putting in.
Post by: abrackishpond on April 15, 2023, 01:07:05 PM
Lucked into MMM last year and it’s going to be hard to go back to not being right next door!
I know, right‽ The MMM was really perfectly situated for everything I wanted. I'd love to eventually try some of the other nearby hotels (HBF, Omni, etc) just to gather more data points, but I have a hard time imagining any of them will be a better fit for me.
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 15, 2023, 10:24:04 PM
Post by: Nimitz on April 16, 2023, 05:22:39 AM
Post by: marcia29 on April 16, 2023, 07:38:52 AM
One day left please please let me get something close so I don't have to stress checking over and over again for an opening.
But you would not want to miss out on the fun of daily checking the OnPeak site, over and over and over...would you? :D
And...
I still have some confusion regarding the now supposed 'wait list'.
Will those who checked the box under 'notify me when the General Hotel Sale goes live', receive a UNIQUE link, that will allow access to available hotels BEFORE the April 25 free for all? Otherwise, it will still be a free for all.
Suppose we simply have to wait and see.
Post by: stove19 on April 16, 2023, 07:52:06 AM
How is everyone coping with the long wait?
I’m doing some spring cleaning and cosplay work to pass the time 😂
A lot of movies! However, that does lead to “I wonder if this franchise will have an SDCC panel? What would an offsite look like for this? I can’t believe SDCC is right around the corner. Is it Monday yet??” I can’t escape the spiral! 😂 It’s one of the few times a year that I look forward to a Monday!
Post by: madfly on April 16, 2023, 08:31:57 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 16, 2023, 08:32:14 AM
Post by: SteveD on April 16, 2023, 08:44:09 AM
SDCC Blog posted on Twitter that Waitlist will open on April 25.According to CCI, https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels (https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels) the general sale opens to the public on April 25.
My guess is there probably won't be a waitlist sale this year since the deposit deadline isn't until Thursday night, which means the sale could only be Friday through Monday.
We won't really know for sure until the rejection notifications are sent out on Tuesday.
Post by: Miterin on April 16, 2023, 08:50:40 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 16, 2023, 09:14:04 AM
I'm spending the weekend playing online games (True Dungeon) and planning my D&D game for next weekend.I'm trying to read up on Ghosts of Saltmarsh to run for my gang...looks like a great place to start a new campaign/group.
Post by: sessionka on April 16, 2023, 09:30:05 AM
Of course tomorrow will be a different story. :)
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 16, 2023, 09:35:22 AM
I'm trying to read up on Ghosts of Saltmarsh to run for my gang...looks like a great place to start a new campaign/group.
That does sound like fun, especially with the old school tie in. I'm in the middle of running Wild Beyond the Witchlight. I've been stalking the associated Reddit group.
Post by: Xircuits on April 16, 2023, 09:42:40 AM
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 16, 2023, 03:27:03 PM
(That's not too farfetched, right? 😜)
Post by: Webdude007 on April 16, 2023, 06:26:20 PM
One day left please please let me get something close so I don't have to stress checking over and over again for an opening.
Did you get a decent timestamp?
Post by: Webdude007 on April 16, 2023, 06:36:31 PM
Post by: puppy on April 16, 2023, 10:26:49 PM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 05:07:39 AM
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 05:12:18 AM
T-minus 4ish hours...
I’m sooooo nervous
Post by: xavier2518 on April 17, 2023, 05:14:36 AM
Post by: demonchocobo on April 17, 2023, 05:45:58 AM
Post by: Webdude007 on April 17, 2023, 06:18:41 AM
I wonder will this affect us yahoo email users once they release the email today .
Wondering the same thing, Will be checking my spam folder as well.
Post by: RighteousRita on April 17, 2023, 06:20:52 AM
Best of luck today everyone!!To you as well
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 06:24:54 AM
Wondering the same thing, Will be checking my spam folder as well.
Chat on here & twitter will quickly let people know once the emails start coming out anyway so at least you'll know to check spam just in case once you here the emails are going out!
Best of luck to all today!
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 06:47:30 AM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 06:50:56 AM
Sent from my Pixel 5a using Tapatalk
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 17, 2023, 06:53:43 AM
Ublog tweeted that the first emails went out at 8:36am PT last year
Sent from my Pixel 5a using Tapatalk
So you are saying the panic starts at 8:35......
Post by: ozzz on April 17, 2023, 07:06:07 AM
Post by: TheNeck on April 17, 2023, 07:16:02 AM
Post by: Mario Wario on April 17, 2023, 07:21:30 AM
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 07:29:08 AM
Post by: demonchocobo on April 17, 2023, 07:34:39 AM
Today, i would love for OnPeak to be CLEAR in their communications.
OnPeak says best they can do is confusion and chaos 😂
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 07:34:50 AM
Today is here…be kind Onpeak! :-X
The day is almost over for some of us ;D
Post by: ascaryman on April 17, 2023, 07:56:18 AM
Post by: Nimitz on April 17, 2023, 07:59:37 AM
Nimitz
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 08:03:21 AM
One day left please please let me get something close so I don't have to stress checking over and over again for an opening.
Ditto for me.
I know there are ways to get hotels, such as the Exchange here and the general sale, but I would really love to not have to jump through hoops to get a hotel room that I like. It's probably been a decade since I got a hotel in the initial process and just could pay my down payment efficiently and easily with no extra effort. Every other year, I've had to do something out of the ordinary to get a room. I'm sick of it and reached my limit
I haven't purchased my pro badge yet or my flights, pending getting a hotel that I like. I may not even attend this year. I'm that tired of this crap.
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 08:12:32 AM
- When they get to your submission, they give you the first available reservation on your list
or
- When they go through the submissions, they go through all the #1 choices for everyone, then #2 etc, so even if you were in early, your #2 might go to someone later if it was their #1.
Since OnPeak is opaque, the consensus here was that it was the former and not the latter. But I wondered why I thought that the latter was the case.
A few minutes ago, I found a private conversation I had with someone here in 2014, after I had gotten aced out of all of my rooms:
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I called on Monday morning. They told me that even though I was time-stamped at 9:02, since I picked the closest hotels first, I was aced out. They explained to me (for example) that the Marriott had 600 rooms available, but some of the companies wanted 20 or 30 rooms, so they were gone in seconds. By the time they got down to my 6th choice (which should have been my first), all of the downtown hotels were booked.
Granted, that was 9 years ago... but at least I have a reason why that thought nagged at me during this process. It's what OnPeak told me.
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 08:17:45 AM
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 08:19:48 AM
If you get your email and you post about it, can you tell us what time you accessed the form?
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 08:21:37 AM
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 17, 2023, 08:22:52 AM
Post by: Dubb on April 17, 2023, 08:23:21 AM
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 08:24:51 AM
OK... with potentially minutes left before the emails go out, I just had an unhappy revelation. We've talked here about how the ranking order worked, and whether it meant that:
- When they get to your submission, they give you the first available reservation on your list
or
- When they go through the submissions, they go through all the #1 choices for everyone, then #2 etc, so even if you were in early, your #2 might go to someone later if it was their #1.
Since OnPeak is opaque, the consensus here was that it was the former and not the latter. But I wondered why I thought that the latter was the case.
A few minutes ago, I found a private conversation I had with someone here in 2014, after I had gotten aced out of all of my rooms:
Granted, that was 9 years ago... but at least I have a reason why that thought nagged at me during this process. It's what OnPeak told me.
I think this response still supports the idea that the former is the case. An access time of 9:02 isn't the worst, but probably not great for your first pick(s) especially if you listed the most sought after hotels. By the time OnPeak would have gotten to a 9:02:xx request, the inventory for the top picks had already been allocated to earlier requests
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 08:29:02 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:31:14 AM
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 08:34:39 AM
I think this response still supports the idea that the former is the case. An access time of 9:02 isn't the worst, but probably not great for your first pick(s) especially if you listed the most sought after hotels. By the time OnPeak would have gotten to a 9:02:xx request, the inventory for the top picks had already been allocated to earlier requests
I hope you're right, but at that point, my #6 choice was the Solamar, which is why I've held onto my belief that it's the latter for almost a decade.
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 17, 2023, 08:35:34 AM
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 08:40:00 AM
It’s the waiting that’s the worst part😱just crossing my fingers and toes
Post by: tsnyder on April 17, 2023, 08:40:26 AM
It’s the waiting that’s the worst part😱Waiting plus have sense of dread since first one didn't get in until 6 min mark
Post by: ALF on April 17, 2023, 08:43:22 AM
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:44:30 AM
Post by: ALF on April 17, 2023, 08:46:06 AM
Per the communication, only one wave this year. So you'll know by tomorrow.
Oh good like pulling off a bandage.
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:49:23 AM
Oh good like pulling off a bandage.Yup. From their hotels page (https://www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels)...
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Confirmations of hotel placements will be sent on Monday, April 17, 2023. Those whose requests cannot be accommodated and therefore cannot be placed will be notified no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Post by: chachime45 on April 17, 2023, 08:54:46 AM
Post by: verovero8 on April 17, 2023, 08:56:17 AM
I tried to chill out and find other things to do this morning. To heck with it ... now I'm just refreshing my email.So accurate. Sitting in my car at the gym and instead of going in and not thinking about it....I'm staring at my phone. Sigh....
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Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 08:56:55 AM
So accurate. Sitting in my car at the gym and instead of going in and not thinking about it....I'm staring at my phone. Sigh....Today's stress takes the place of your cardio for the week, just sayin'...
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Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 09:04:56 AM
Post by: handelacruz on April 17, 2023, 09:10:17 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 09:23:02 AM
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 09:24:00 AM
I don't think they'll come until later. This is onPeak. Low expectations, people...and then lower a bit more
Post by: NCDS on April 17, 2023, 09:25:27 AM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 09:25:45 AM
and then lower a bit more
Time to Limbo!
Post by: NCDS on April 17, 2023, 09:26:13 AM
Time to Limbo!
And crashes to the ground.
Post by: Cubs23331 on April 17, 2023, 09:27:02 AM
Post by: chachime45 on April 17, 2023, 09:27:45 AM
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 17, 2023, 09:29:23 AM
With their mistake, I anticipate later. Plus over the years we have received them at all sorts of different times. We can't rely on last year.
You are saying they don't have a clear and straightforward plan ?
;)
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 09:31:11 AM
You are saying they don't have a clear and straightforward plan ?
;)
Maybe in Bizarro World.
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 09:32:02 AM
Post by: Mario Wario on April 17, 2023, 09:37:48 AM
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 09:40:29 AM
My SDCC gang's group chat is just a series of rapidly escalating anxiety gifs at this point. Which is basically also the inside of my head rn lol.
it sux being ADDHD today
but it is kinda normal LOL
Post by: winnipeggirl on April 17, 2023, 09:48:11 AM
Got in within the first minute during the sale.
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 09:50:43 AM
Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM. :)congrats!
Got in within the first minute during the sale.
Post by: starlucy on April 17, 2023, 09:51:30 AM
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 09:52:13 AM
Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM. :)interesting
Got in within the first minute during the sale.
they're not going in alphabetical order
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 09:52:30 AM
Post by: dolphina on April 17, 2023, 09:52:41 AM
Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM. :)Was MMM your first choice?
Got in within the first minute during the sale.
Post by: xavier2518 on April 17, 2023, 09:53:04 AM
Just got my hotel confirmation for MMM. :)
Got in within the first minute during the sale.
Did you have yahoo email?
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 17, 2023, 09:55:58 AM
(https://media4.giphy.com/media/3oz8y0bx23FDPCNoEU/giphy.gif)
Post by: winnipeggirl on April 17, 2023, 09:57:12 AM
Did you have yahoo email?
Yes, I do but it didn’t go to Spam like the other email.
Post by: winnipeggirl on April 17, 2023, 09:58:41 AM
Was MMM your first choice?
Yes, it was our first choice.
Post by: Telly-tel on April 17, 2023, 09:59:38 AM
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 10:01:19 AM
Congrats to those who have received their email so farso far across the forum and the discord only ONE person has reported getting an email
Post by: starlucy on April 17, 2023, 10:02:22 AM
FYI from the blog if you haven’t seen this
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Post by: NCDS on April 17, 2023, 10:02:29 AM
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 17, 2023, 10:05:05 AM
Post by: Berts on April 17, 2023, 10:05:38 AM
EDIT: They seem to be coming in much quicker now... but not for me :(
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 17, 2023, 10:06:01 AM
Post by: agent00dragon on April 17, 2023, 10:08:13 AM
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Post by: calpolo17 on April 17, 2023, 10:08:31 AM
I'll likely have 2 more hotels going up in the Exchange, both being in the form in under 5 min, so hopefully some good ones.
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 10:11:40 AM
Post by: Mario Wario on April 17, 2023, 10:11:59 AM
Post by: sessionka on April 17, 2023, 10:13:41 AM
Got the hotel I wanted! :)
Congrats!!!
You're going to keep us in suspense? :)
What'd you get?
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 10:16:04 AM
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Post by: agent00dragon on April 17, 2023, 10:17:49 AM
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Post by: DaveG on April 17, 2023, 10:21:07 AM
Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2023, 10:21:42 AM
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 10:22:50 AM
Just got mine. MMM. I am floored. I totally thought my request would be thrown out as a duplicate after my wife submitted hers with mostly same info (except phone and email). Perhaps the date screw up was what saved us.
What time did you get in the form?
Post by: xDumpweed182x on April 17, 2023, 10:23:11 AM
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 10:24:24 AM
Post by: seabisquick on April 17, 2023, 10:26:11 AM
- got into form 9:00:55
- got Omni, 1st choice listed
Post by: smiley424 on April 17, 2023, 10:26:56 AM
minutes after the Hotel sale opened.
Post by: sessionka on April 17, 2023, 10:28:29 AM
Only one from my group has an email so far. He got HBF. Says he was in at :04, but I don't buy that he was that late.
is that :04, 4 minutes after or 4 seconds after?
Post by: twiley79 on April 17, 2023, 10:31:30 AM
Post by: robertee on April 17, 2023, 10:31:50 AM
Post by: xDumpweed182x on April 17, 2023, 10:32:07 AM
is that :04, 4 minutes after or 4 seconds after?He says 4 minutes after.
I was in at 1 minute with nothing so far.
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 10:32:32 AM
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 10:33:19 AM
Now I'm getting nervous because I don't have an email yet.Same !!! We were 2:00:30
Post by: Boybugle1963 on April 17, 2023, 10:35:00 AM
Post by: frgx on April 17, 2023, 10:35:22 AM
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 17, 2023, 10:35:47 AM
Email just came and was given 6th choice of Manchester Grand Hyatt. Wonder if it was because I requested two rooms this time and double beds
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 10:36:17 AM
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 10:36:32 AM
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:37:17 AM
Ugh this wait is always the worst
All good training for the Hall H queueing ahead of you!
Post by: Miclpea on April 17, 2023, 10:37:50 AM
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Post by: daveruby on April 17, 2023, 10:38:05 AM
Post by: jazzyj on April 17, 2023, 10:38:46 AM
Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2023, 10:39:33 AM
What time did you get in the form?
I should have started a stopwatch, but my guess would be within 30 seconds.
For anyone else keeping score: MMM, in around 30 second mark.
Post by: blusurfer on April 17, 2023, 10:41:45 AM
I got into the form somewhere between 30 seconds to 1 minute. I've never even gotten close to getting a hotel in the lottery (even with my first choice being The Sofia in the past), so I'm just floored.
For folks that do not receive a hotel, I have always managed to get a downtown hotel through the waitlist/open session just by stalking the heck out of the OnPeak site.
Post by: xDumpweed182x on April 17, 2023, 10:42:25 AM
Post by: gestes64 on April 17, 2023, 10:42:47 AM
Post by: clemson on April 17, 2023, 10:43:46 AM
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:43:49 AM
Still a great location I'm happy enough but damn 8th choice when I got in so early!
Post by: verovero8 on April 17, 2023, 10:44:30 AM
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:45:29 AM
I got in after a minute or so. Got the email a few minutes ago and got my top choice (Manchester Grand Hyatt).
hey hotel buddy! (Since we're staying at the same place)
Post by: lowgun on April 17, 2023, 10:45:39 AM
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 10:45:43 AM
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 10:46:00 AM
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 17, 2023, 10:46:21 AM
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 17, 2023, 10:47:34 AM
Post by: Sangelus on April 17, 2023, 10:48:22 AM
Post by: Deathbyjackal on April 17, 2023, 10:48:52 AM
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Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 10:49:25 AM
This seems so random. Seems like OnPeak was just throwing darts at a map.
This has been said on manyMany occasions over the years #sigh
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 10:49:41 AM
Post by: robertee on April 17, 2023, 10:49:53 AM
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:49:57 AM
Got Manchester Grand Hyatt (4th choice) in at 9:01. Beyond grateful just to be downtown!
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another hotel buddy :D
Post by: bigteddy on April 17, 2023, 10:50:05 AM
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 10:51:50 AM
Ended up getting Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront, which was pretty far down on my list. Anyone know how much the check in and out dates influence the placement? Are people that are checking in earlier in the week (i.e. staying more days) more likely to get their top choices? It has to be a combination of that and room type.
No I don't think it has any baring to be fair. I am staying Monday 17th-Monday 24th got in just before 9:01 went for 1 room 1 person and it was still my 8th choice. Just demand is high unfort!
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 10:51:58 AM
This seems so random. Seems like OnPeak was just throwing darts at a map.
Just OnPeak being OnPeak
Post by: Jason on April 17, 2023, 10:54:40 AM
Post by: sylent_asassin on April 17, 2023, 10:57:21 AM
I got in just under a minute! 9:00:55.
Post by: verovero8 on April 17, 2023, 10:57:35 AM
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Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2023, 10:58:37 AM
Ended up getting Springhill Suites Downtown/Bayfront, which was pretty far down on my list. Anyone know how much the check in and out dates influence the placement? Are people that are checking in earlier in the week (i.e. staying more days) more likely to get their top choices? It has to be a combination of that and room type.
I don't think dates play a part. Certainly room type would. If someone needs a room with two beds, they wouldn't/shouldn't be giving that person a room with a single bed and forcing some awkward sleeping situation. A person only needing a single bed could still be given a double though.
Post by: sefton42 on April 17, 2023, 10:58:57 AM
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 10:59:55 AM
Post by: ocwankenobi on April 17, 2023, 11:00:13 AM
Just OnPeak being OnPeak
This needs to be a shirt for SDCC.
Post by: clambert1273 on April 17, 2023, 11:00:27 AM
#6 San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
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Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 11:00:48 AM
Oh onPeak. You remain the worst.
Ain't that the truth.
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 11:02:46 AM
This needs to be a shirt for SDCC.
I feel like the t-shirt should say: Peak OnPeak!
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 11:03:38 AM
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Post by: sheilaac717 on April 17, 2023, 11:04:25 AM
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 11:05:55 AM
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:07:19 AM
No I don't think it has any baring to be fair. I am staying Monday 17th-Monday 24th got in just before 9:01 went for 1 room 1 person and it was still my 8th choice. Just demand is high unfort!IMO a way to make it more equitable would be if they did it like badge sales: have to log-in w/SDCC ID, one ID per 'session,' etc. I know plenty of folks taking up bandwidth, so to speak, with dozens of open browsers and whatnot, which would plausibly hamper the experience overall for everyone.
BUT, it's not my world, I just cohabitate and go with the flow. It is what it is, and like all things some folks are lucky, and some folks aren't.
Post by: RighteousRita on April 17, 2023, 11:08:19 AM
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:09:18 AM
Too early to hit the hotel giveaway list and too early to start drinking.As my alcoholic friend once said, "it's NEVER too early to start drinking"*
**may not be great advice, but an ethos nonetheless
Post by: Boybugle1963 on April 17, 2023, 11:13:11 AM
Post by: sefton42 on April 17, 2023, 11:14:07 AM
To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"
Yes
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 11:15:32 AM
To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"Yes.
Post by: tsnyder on April 17, 2023, 11:15:50 AM
Post by: jazzyj on April 17, 2023, 11:16:07 AM
To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"
Yup!
Post by: beadrbop on April 17, 2023, 11:16:22 AM
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Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 11:17:41 AM
Post by: Drogon on April 17, 2023, 11:18:37 AM
Post by: Jonathan on April 17, 2023, 11:18:41 AM
From what I recall from previous years, they release the emails in blocks BY HOTEL - correct?
It doesn't look that way this year based on what I am seeing on Twitter, but I could be totally mistaken.
Post by: frgx on April 17, 2023, 11:20:53 AM
To the folks who got a hotel but not on their list, did you click the box "place me in any hotel downtown?"Yes.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 11:24:14 AM
From what I recall from previous years, they release the emails in blocks BY HOTEL - correct?
They used to do that but I don't think it's been that way for a while.
Post by: darqamin on April 17, 2023, 11:24:42 AM
I took a picture of my screen while waiting- (https://bastardsofkingsgrave.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/img_20230412_095753.jpg)
The little walking icon started walking fairly early. I didn't get in the first minute I think but right after that. I submitted it and then we went to check our bags and go through security to fly home (we never ordered anything at the restaurant :D).
And here is my result below today, the first time I think I've ever actually gotten something directly from the hotel lottery before!
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 11:24:51 AM
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 11:25:50 AM
Post by: jon.reynolds on April 17, 2023, 11:27:22 AM
Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 11:30:46 AM
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 11:31:22 AM
Post by: brand4d2 on April 17, 2023, 11:31:27 AM
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 11:32:25 AM
I feel like I've seen people on the FoCC forum matching to MMM, MGH, Hilton Bayfront, Omni.... but no Hard Rock yet? Or Hilton SD Gaslamp?
I've seen both Hard Rock and Hilton Gaslamp, though not many.
Post by: daveruby on April 17, 2023, 11:32:45 AM
I got the Sofia (top choice)!!! My tablet actually got in the quickest that day ahead of laptop and phone.
Same for me - iPad got in within first minute.
Post by: Wkdbriss on April 17, 2023, 11:33:36 AM
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 11:33:49 AM
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 11:34:04 AM
In any case, does anyone know what happens if we commit to a hotel room now and find a better one on the waitlist, can we cancel our original hotel room? Thanks in advance!
Post by: angi on April 17, 2023, 11:34:24 AM
Post by: ShannonCooper87 on April 17, 2023, 11:34:35 AM
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 11:34:53 AM
MGH 1 king
It was first on my list, but only because I thought 00:50 was borderline. In hindsight based on the responses and timing I was one of the first ones and I probably should have either moved closer or picked 2 beds.
Post by: angi on April 17, 2023, 11:36:24 AM
We were in at .03 and we just got the Intercontinental at 1:18 cst. It wasn't on our list but I'm just happy we got a hotel.
That's a super nice hotel. It's my favorite when visiting SD for non-SDCC trips.
Post by: Snick3 on April 17, 2023, 11:37:37 AM
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 11:38:32 AM
I feel like I've seen people on the FoCC forum matching to MMM, MGH, Hilton Bayfront, Omni.... but no Hard Rock yet? Or Hilton SD Gaslamp?
Hard Rock is the hottest ticket: worst ratio of highest demand to least number of rooms (of the coveted “Adjacent 6”) - and the most in-demand by the studios etc. It will have the fewest postings.
Post by: CallmeDae on April 17, 2023, 11:40:22 AM
*Big sigh*
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 11:41:37 AM
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 11:42:05 AM
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 17, 2023, 11:42:17 AM
I have two rooms at the Doubletree San Diego Downtown but that was not even one of our listed choices. I also didn't check the box for "give me anything downtown" so I don't know why I got it. I will be using a scooter so not sure if that is even going to work for us. Hopefully we can get something closer when trading is allowed.I'm convinced that requesting more than one room plays a big factor in hotel placement even with a quick form entry time. Lesson learned
Post by: Automatic7 on April 17, 2023, 11:42:23 AM
Got my third choice room, I’m downtown so I’m happy. Residence Inn Downtown. Traveling with a child this year so I think it will work well for us.residence inn is great. I love the Subway across the street is open 24 hours a day
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 11:44:05 AM
residence inn is great. I love the Subway across the street is open 24 hours a dayI'm not sure if that subway is still open 24/7
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 11:44:20 AM
Hard Rock is the hottest ticket: worst ratio of highest demand to least number of rooms (of the coveted “Adjacent 6”) - and the most in-demand by the studios etc. It will have the fewest postings.
I got Hard Rock once, back in the "fastest to submit" era. I was gunning for it. I set up autofill and submitted the form in mere seconds. It was an interesting experience. Loud. We got to watch the EW party from our balcony. Lots of celebrities. Not something I'm dying to do again.
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 11:44:30 AM
Post by: teppope on April 17, 2023, 11:44:47 AM
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:45:50 AM
I got the Sofia (top choice)!!! My tablet actually got in the quickest that day ahead of laptop and phone.First glance I thought that read "I got the SOFA" meaning you were crashing on someone's couch ;D
Post by: tommygun514 on April 17, 2023, 11:45:55 AM
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 11:46:38 AM
Won't be keeping it.
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 11:47:32 AM
I have two rooms at the Doubletree San Diego Downtown but that was not even one of our listed choices. I also didn't check the box for "give me anything downtown" so I don't know why I got it. I will be using a scooter so not sure if that is even going to work for us. Hopefully we can get something closer when trading is allowed.It's about a mile north of the Convention Center
Post by: bigteddy on April 17, 2023, 11:48:27 AM
Anyone else at 2 min mark still waiting?me.... 9:02 and still waiting
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 11:50:41 AM
Anyone else at 2 min mark still waiting?
I was given access to the form around 9:01 (it took a little longer than expected to actually load), and I'm still waiting.
I think I messed up the occupant number + bed number, though. My group is two people and ideally we would have two beds, but we'd also be okay with one bed.
I selected "2 people/2 beds" at the top and then under hotels I picked both options that had two beds and options that had only one bed. I'm now worried that all of my one-bed selections were automatically filtered out.
I really wish CCI or OnPeak had provided some guidance on what would happen if the initial selection and the hotel selections didn't match. Oh well, it's a learning experience and I'm definitely selecting "2 people/1 bed" next time!
Post by: accelerate on April 17, 2023, 11:52:56 AM
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 11:55:11 AM
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 11:57:21 AM
I got the email at 10:52 for the Andaz (which hotel I know nothing about) - which was at like the bottom of my list! Blargh indeed. What makes it worse is, the dates on it are wrong as well....check-in Thursday to check-out Sunday....which of course blatantly wouldn't work for me, since I fly down on Wednesday and back out on Monday....! 😬😬You should be able to adjust the dates when you put down your deposit.
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 11:58:00 AM
I got Hard Rock once, back in the "fastest to submit" era. I was gunning for it. I set up autofill and submitted the form in mere seconds. It was an interesting experience. Loud. We got to watch the EW party from our balcony. Lots of celebrities. Not something I'm dying to do again.
Yeah, the big parties are loud - but I’ve met and chatted with dozens of celebrities there over the years (I think I’ve stayed there 8 or 9 times now). If you enjoy that, it’s a fun additional aspect of SDCC - and has meant many fond memories for my daughter and I.
Post by: rushfanyyz on April 17, 2023, 11:59:46 AM
I was given access to the form around 9:01 (it took a little longer than expected to actually load), and I'm still waiting.
I think I messed up the occupant number + bed number, though. My group is two people and ideally we would have two beds, but we'd also be okay with one bed.
I selected "2 people/2 beds" at the top and then under hotels I picked both options that had two beds and options that had only one bed. I'm now worried that all of my one-bed selections were automatically filtered out.
I really wish CCI or OnPeak had provided some guidance on what would happen if the initial selection and the hotel selections didn't match. Oh well, it's a learning experience and I'm definitely selecting "2 people/1 bed" next time!
I selected 2 people/1 bed as my room type but when listing hotels I put in a few 2 bed options since I was in to the form really fast. We tend to try for one bed as a hedging our bets option that I have no idea if it actually works or not. Turns out we did end up getting the 2 bed option. Long story short, we had a mix and got a hotel/room type that was different than the top description.
Post by: chirigami on April 17, 2023, 12:01:55 PM
Post by: Thereisanother on April 17, 2023, 12:03:48 PM
Timestamp 9:00:55 (accurate-chrome history)
1 room
Triple
2 beds
Th-Sun
1 other in my group got in 9:01 got none on the list, but got closest downtown, Carte hotel
1 other in group got in 2min, got Springhill Suites (her 5th choice)
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 12:04:46 PM
I selected 2 people/1 bed as my room type but when listing hotels I put in a few 2 bed options since I was in to the form really fast. We tend to try for one bed as a hedging our bets option that I have no idea if it actually works or not. Turns out we did end up getting the 2 bed option. Long story short, we had a mix and got a hotel/room type that was different than the top description.
Thank you for the data point! It makes sense that they might give a room with 2 beds to someone who selected a room type with only 1 (an extra bed isn't a problem).
It gets stickier the other way around though... If they give a room with 1 bed to someone who selected a room type with 2, that might not be enough space. (It would be fine for me, but I'm worried they will filter it out on the general principle.)
I'm not a fan of breaking up the hotels by bed type/number anyway, honestly. The room type selection should be sufficient to provide guidance there.
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 12:08:31 PM
It's looking dire for a "5 minute access" person like myself. I've already meditated. Now, I'm headed on my bike to the gym.
I was a "4 minute access" person and I am in the same boat. Stress eating time!
Post by: Violet on April 17, 2023, 12:09:36 PM
Got in at 9:02. Got the Sofia which was not on my list.
I got in at 9:02:14 and got the Sofia, which was also not on my list. I had made 12 selections.
Post by: Miterin on April 17, 2023, 12:11:28 PM
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 12:14:07 PM
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Beware if you got a room last year via Booking.com. I only now got a cancellation and they’re trying to stick me much further out as an accommodation
Post by: Applescruff on April 17, 2023, 12:15:06 PM
They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.Oh no!!! (loud groan)
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 12:16:27 PM
They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.Well I guess it's nice knowing that 3/5 of my group completely struck out ::) . (It could possibly be 4/5, but the one person I haven't heard from is in a can't check their phone at all work thing right now and had an early enough access time that they should have at least gotten SOME sort of placement).
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:17:25 PM
At least that one is on the trolley line, but we'll see if we can find anything closer
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 12:19:10 PM
They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.
That sucks! So, as a relative newbie who's never tried to book through the general sale... Is there a guide or anything somewhere that I can read while I'm waiting for that to open up?
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 12:19:11 PM
They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.
This massive bulls**t! Why are we even using onPeak if they are going to play these mental games with us in the lottery? This is much worse than in years past. I'm going out of the country on holiday to Italy and I don't want to worry about this hotel crap again. Enough of this lame s**t.
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 12:19:59 PM
Post by: spritegirl24_7 on April 17, 2023, 12:21:02 PM
They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.
Wow, if that's true, that sucks. I wasn't expecting to get any of my choices since I wasn't into the form until almost 9:07, but I guess I got nothing this year.
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 12:22:09 PM
They just tweeted all emails have gone out!!! That’s BS.
Hmmmmm. I was in at 9:01, and no email yet. Odd.
Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 12:23:09 PM
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:23:50 PM
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:25:20 PM
I have 3 ppl in my group who got in at 9:01, 9:02, and 9:03 and none of them got a hotel offer.
Yea most of my group got in earlier... honestly it might be a glitch on their end maybe? I feel like if they went through 2 rounds and everyone got something then at least they should send out emails to everyone this time... unless it's acting like it is a 2 round process....
Post by: Amurphy599 on April 17, 2023, 12:27:13 PM
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 17, 2023, 12:28:53 PM
I got Hard Rock once, back in the "fastest to submit" era. I was gunning for it. I set up autofill and submitted the form in mere seconds. It was an interesting experience. Loud. We got to watch the EW party from our balcony. Lots of celebrities. Not something I'm dying to do again.
Honestly, SAME! It was loud, a pain to get in and out of, and the garbage trucks come reaaaaallly early. Plus someone nearby kept smoking week and it was somehow getting vented into our room LOL!
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 12:30:02 PM
Hmmmmm. I was in at 9:01, and no email yet. Odd.
Check your spam. You should have gotten *something*.
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 12:31:21 PM
Cannot stress enough how much I hate OnPeak.
onPeak is really onPutz. I truly believe that the hotels only allot them so many hotels, and open the rest of the rooms for us to fight over at the general public sale date. I think onPutz should just be canceled, and let us book our own hotels directly, with a 2-night non-refundable deposit immediately upon booking to ensure that it's a booking we plan to keep. That would make it easier for all serious inquiries. I'm sick of this mess. Now I have to go spend 10-days in Italy with no hotel booked for Comic Con!
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 12:32:34 PM
Yea I feel like there should be an email sent out that at least says I got absolutely nothing..... I've seen people getting hotels that they didn't put on the list... I would wait a little longer to see if anything comes in before making any quick assumptions....
It looks like they are sending out emails to let us know we got nothing. I just got one
Post by: CarrieD on April 17, 2023, 12:32:42 PM
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Post by: bigteddy on April 17, 2023, 12:33:02 PM
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 12:33:13 PM
I have 3 ppl in my group who got in at 9:01, 9:02, and 9:03 and none of them got a hotel offer.
It seems the cutoff is fine... given that 00:50 got people stuff, I would think that anyone who did get something with 9:01 was closer to :00 than :59...
Makes me wonder how often they released chunks. Earliest was 00:30 it seems, then 00:50-55, wonder what's the next timeframe...
Post by: debster on April 17, 2023, 12:33:31 PM
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 12:33:34 PM
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Thank you for participating in the hotel reservation request process for Comic-Con 2023. All received requests have been processed as outlined on www.comic-con.org/cci/hotels and all placements have been made.
Due to high demand and your placement in the queue, none of your hotel choices were available when your request was processed. Per your selection on the request form, you asked for us to email you when general sale opens.
The general sale is scheduled to open on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023. If you choose to book a hotel, you will be required to pay a deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax for each reservation at the time of booking. Inventory will be limited and will sell quickly. Be sure to check your email on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Thank you again for your participation in the 2023 hotel sale.
Sincerely,
onPeak & Comic-Con International
Post by: Jesse O on April 17, 2023, 12:34:14 PM
Post by: Shadows on April 17, 2023, 12:35:08 PM
Check your spam. You should have gotten *something*.
Nope. Just got the email saying I didn’t get anything.
In at 9:01 and NOTHING.
Much pain.
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 17, 2023, 12:35:48 PM
Post by: tsnyder on April 17, 2023, 12:35:54 PM
Due to high demand and your placement in the queue, none of your hotel choices were available when your request was processed. Per your selection on the request form, you asked for us to email you when general sale opens.
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:37:14 PM
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 12:37:35 PM
Post by: pegleg1204 on April 17, 2023, 12:38:19 PM
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 12:39:33 PM
Well, no hotel for us. We did our best. I don't understand next Tuesday. Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????
It'll be a free for all
Post by: Devorah on April 17, 2023, 12:39:58 PM
Well, no hotel for us. We did our best. I don't understand next Tuesday. Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????
I don't believe they will assign any more hotels. I think that's when the Onpeak page will open for direct booking.
Post by: SteveD on April 17, 2023, 12:40:08 PM
Well, no hotel for us. We did our best. I don't understand next Tuesday. Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????Starting Tuesday, you would just go into the site and pick from what's available.
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 12:40:50 PM
Well, no hotel for us. We did our best. I don't understand next Tuesday. Do I need to take off work or do they assign hotels?????
No assigned hotels. You'll browse available inventory and pick what you need/want. It's first come, first served.
But it's live, so stuff will be added as people cancel. People who got a room today have until May 1 to cancel and still get the whole deposit back so that's a good day to check back if you don't get anything on the 25th.
They REALLY SHOULD do TICKETS AND ROOMS TOGETHER. What a novel idea... ::) .
Disagree. Those of us who don't attend as paid attendees don't necessarily know about our badges when the badge sale happens. Press registration hasn't even happened yet.
Post by: kimchi_paradise on April 17, 2023, 12:40:55 PM
Post by: WeLoveConventions on April 17, 2023, 12:41:36 PM
We got nothing :( .
So now we have SDCC tickets and no rooms...
We tried for 2 at the MMM.
They REALLY SHOULD do TICKETS AND ROOMS TOGETHER. What a novel idea... ::) .
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 12:41:39 PM
They even got the dates wrong this year!!!
...Oh and they refuse to answer questions about any of these things.
Send OnPeak Packing
Post by: calpolo17 on April 17, 2023, 12:43:26 PM
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We need a credit card to hold your room. A Service & Technology Fee will be charged today to cover the cost of managing your reservation. Review the hotel policies for additional information. Payment must be attached to this individual or the reservation will be cancelled.
Post by: darnvader on April 17, 2023, 12:44:44 PM
Post by: chirigami on April 17, 2023, 12:45:15 PM
Not sure it said this in previous years, but when paying it indicates payment must be tied to name listed on reservation or the reservation will be cancelled. I do not see a means to change name on the reservation before the 2-night deposit is sent.that does seem new, yeah. Last time I didn't have the option to change the name, I called OnPeak and they fixed it right up. So, maybe this time they can.
Post by: MarvelGurl on April 17, 2023, 12:45:42 PM
It’s NOT over and you’re not SOL.
Post by: Devorah on April 17, 2023, 12:47:13 PM
I received a rejection for my submission (accessed to form at 9:07), but strangely my wife's 9:09 form (with 99% different info) got placed at the BW Island Palms on Shelter Island (one of our "safety hotels" on both submissions). Not sure how that worked.
If Onpeak flagged you somehow as a duplicate with that 1% shared info, they may have thrown out your submission and used the later one.
Post by: mcnuggets on April 17, 2023, 12:48:11 PM
Onpeak needs better transparency and a better way to handle this.
Post by: darnvader on April 17, 2023, 12:51:35 PM
If Onpeak flagged you somehow as a duplicate with that 1% shared info, they may have thrown out your submission and used the later one.
Definite possibility.. although literally the only thing that was the same were the fields where you give the names of the occupants. In previous years that definitely hasn't been enough to flag them as duplicates, but who knows now?
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 12:53:53 PM
I (and I'm sure several others) regularly post updates on available rooms once the general sale is live. If you still need a room and are diligent, it is very possible you'll still get one.
Post by: Nimitz on April 17, 2023, 12:57:11 PM
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 17, 2023, 12:58:35 PM
Post by: kihou on April 17, 2023, 12:58:49 PM
Post by: Iris on April 17, 2023, 01:00:01 PM
Just got the email that I struck out.
Post by: RighteousRita on April 17, 2023, 01:00:53 PM
I have 3 ppl in my group who got in at 9:01, 9:02, and 9:03 and none of them got a hotel offer.That is insane.
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 01:04:21 PM
I guess I will try next week, but the possibility is increasing that I won't get anything that I like and won't be attending this year. I won't purchase my Professionals Badge until I know I have something.
It appears more people struck out than usual. Or is that a mistaken impression on my part? I remember in the poll from last year that someone posted before the lottery said that about half of people with my timestamp got something downtown. Now, it seems nobody did.
I'm sure lots of people are going to turn rooms in that they don't want or need, but I'm worried that more demand for the rooms makes for more chaos on the 25th. More chaos = more technical issues.
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 01:05:09 PM
On a related note, does anyone know when the general sale will be opening on the 25th?
Post by: Roshawn on April 17, 2023, 01:06:34 PM
Post by: perc2100 on April 17, 2023, 01:06:46 PM
Disagree. Those of us who don't attend as paid attendees don't necessarily know about our badges when the badge sale happens. Press registration hasn't even happened yet.I'm with you here; buying a badge is a simple procedure: buy what's left/what you want, pay, you're out. Reserving a hotel room is sooooo different from person-person/family-family and there's no WAY it could be as streamlined/simplistic as buying a badge.
Can the process be improved? I'm a pragmatic teacher/musical artist whom _ALWAYS_ thinks stuff can be improved, so of course, But a simple waving of the arm with a "reserve it EZPZ w/badges!" doesn't seem plausible/likely
Post by: Jangos1 on April 17, 2023, 01:08:03 PM
That is insane.
I agree: That is insane and surprising! You have my sympathy. I got in at 9:10 a.m. and just received the email stating that none of my hotel choices were available - but that isn't surprising, considering my entry time.
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 01:08:58 PM
Definite possibility.. although literally the only thing that was the same were the fields where you give the names of the occupants. In previous years that definitely hasn't been enough to flag them as duplicates, but who knows now?I have no idea if minor information overlap is enough to make onpeak declare something a duplicate, but I've been making sure that my sister and I use completely different (no overlap for anything AT ALL) info ever since I had my earliest access time request seemingly tossed as a duplicate to hers (which had a access time a good 90 seconds later) a few years pre-2020.
(Due to our schedules, I almost always end up having to run sessions/submit requests for both myself and my sister, so I actually started making room info cheat sheets to make sure I don't accidentally go on automatic and put overlapping info on the second request by accident).
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Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 01:10:47 PM
Post by: Forge on April 17, 2023, 01:11:56 PM
Post by: sin86a on April 17, 2023, 01:15:44 PM
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 01:16:30 PM
Those who say they got in at 9:01 and received nothing, I'd strongly recommend you double check there was no duplicate information anywhere in your submissions.
There wasn't on ours. Different names, different roommate names, different member IDs, different contact details... Literally the only things that were the same were the dates and a couple of the hotel choices.
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 01:17:36 PM
Anyone know if there will be a request/giveaway thread this year? I see the Exchange thread but I vaguely recall them being different threads.
Please use the forms in the Exchange thread.
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 01:18:29 PM
Anyone know if there will be a request/giveaway thread this year? I see the Exchange thread but I vaguely recall them being different threads.
If you see the exchange section, go on in. You can make a request there.
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 01:18:36 PM
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The general sale is scheduled to open on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023. If you choose to book a hotel, you will be required to pay a deposit equal to two (2) nights' room rate plus tax for each reservation at the time of booking. Inventory will be limited and will sell quickly. Be sure to check your email on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Post by: suepafly81 on April 17, 2023, 01:19:57 PM
What an odd year. I got in under 30 seconds and got none of my selections but got the Westin (so not terrible, but was really hoping with the good time in I'd get something closer). Our friend entered (not sure on time) and put 2 rooms, 2 beds/triple occupancy for each, and entered 2 queen beds on all the picks, but got 2 rooms with 1 bed/double occupancy for Hilton Gaslamp. Husband got in fast (not sure on time) but got his top pick of Embassy Suites for us, so we'll be going for that overall!
If you didn’t want any of the rooms you got I’m sure a number of people in this group, myself included would snap them up. Not a single person in my group got a room, all of us in in under 5 minutes!
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Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 01:22:28 PM
There wasn't on ours. Different names, different roommate names, different member IDs, different contact details... Literally the only things that were the same were the dates and a couple of the hotel choices.
Same for my friends. They don't even live in the same cities and were booking for different sets of friends, so no chance for duplicates.
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 01:25:50 PM
Not sure it said this in previous years, but when paying it indicates payment must be tied to name listed on reservation or the reservation will be cancelled. I do not see a means to change name on the reservation before the 2-night deposit is sent.
That may be a new requirement. I thought last year we could change the name. Maybe the name can be changed after payment?
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 01:26:26 PM
That may be a new requirement. I thought last year we could change the name. Maybe the name can be changed after payment?
Name can be changed after payment.
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 17, 2023, 01:38:51 PM
What an odd year. I got in under 30 seconds and got none of my selections but got the Westin (so not terrible, but was really hoping with the good time in I'd get something closer). Our friend entered (not sure on time) and put 2 rooms, 2 beds/triple occupancy for each, and entered 2 queen beds on all the picks, but got 2 rooms with 1 bed/double occupancy for Hilton Gaslamp. Husband got in fast (not sure on time) but got his top pick of Embassy Suites for us, so we'll be going for that overall!
I'll take a Westin room off your hands! ;)
Post by: Dezurtdog on April 17, 2023, 01:43:29 PM
If anyone has a reservation they won't be needing anymore, I'd love to take it off your hands.
I'm looking for either of these:
Hilton Bayfront
Marriott Marquis
Manchester Grand Hyatt
Maybe a Gaslamp hotel
Thanks in advance! :D
Post by: soldierofwinter on April 17, 2023, 01:50:06 PM
Not sure it said this in previous years, but when paying it indicates payment must be tied to name listed on reservation or the reservation will be cancelled. I do not see a means to change name on the reservation before the 2-night deposit is sent.
That is potentially concerning/problematic for me; the person with whom I was potentially going to room (had expressed an interest; we were going to use their CC to place the deposit hold, etc) now will not be able to, so, I find myself in the situation of having received a room Email but not having a CC of my own readily to hand. I take it that something like a prepaid Visa would not be accepted? (I know that it would need to have the full amount on it beforehand – that wouldn’t be a problem)
....I had hoped for something closer in for comfort/ease, etc, I will allow.... *sighsigh*
Post by: waltbionik on April 17, 2023, 01:50:09 PM
Post by: Snick3 on April 17, 2023, 01:51:23 PM
Post by: MochiMonster on April 17, 2023, 01:55:19 PM
That is potentially concerning/problematic for me; the person with whom I was potentially going to room (had expressed an interest; we were going to use their CC to place the deposit hold, etc) now will not be able to, so, I find myself in the situation of having received a room Email but not having a CC of my own readily to hand. I take it that something like a prepaid Visa would not be accepted? (I know that it would need to have the full amount on it beforehand – that wouldn’t be a problem)
....I had hoped for something closer in for comfort/ease, etc, I will allow.... *sighsigh*
I don't think it should be a problem to use a prepaid Visa as long as your Visa is able to be charged the full 2 nights' deposit, 3% service fee, etc. CCI will hand the reservation to the hotel, who would then be responsible for collecting the remainder of the amount of your hotel charges + the customary hold for incidentals.
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 01:57:20 PM
P.S. also open to reviews on this hotel if anyone has stayed recently! Looks like the last review on the forum was from 2019. Thanks, everyone!
Post by: waltbionik on April 17, 2023, 02:00:16 PM
Hi all! I got a hotel room that wasn't on our list (the Wyndham Bayside) and we were wondering: if once you put a deposit down, does that lock in that hotel room/make it nonrefundable or not available to give away? We want to try for a better hotel on the waitlist and hope we can cancel our Wyndham room if we end up lucky.
P.S. also open to reviews on this hotel if anyone has stayed recently! Looks like the last review on the forum was from 2019. Thanks, everyone!
I've stayed at the Wyndham several times. It's about a 10 minute walk to the convention center and I found the rooms clean and spacious. There are fridges in the room, but no microwaves. There is a gym and a pool. It's always one of my top choices. I'll add my name to the list as I got nothing, but I'd gladly take it off your hands.
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 02:00:40 PM
Hi all! I got a hotel room that wasn't on our list (the Wyndham Bayside) and we were wondering: if once you put a deposit down, does that lock in that hotel room/make it nonrefundable or not available to give away? We want to try for a better hotel on the waitlist and hope we can cancel our Wyndham room if we end up lucky.
P.S. also open to reviews on this hotel if anyone has stayed recently! Looks like the last review on the forum was from 2019. Thanks, everyone!
You have until May 1 to cancel and receive the full deposit back (minus the processing fee). After May 1 there is a penalty for cancelling.
So you could put down a deposit to hold the room and try your luck later.
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 02:04:47 PM
I've stayed at the Wyndham several times. It's about a 10 minute walk to the convention center and I found the rooms clean and spacious. There are fridges in the room, but no microwaves. There is a gym and a pool. It's always one of my top choices. I'll add my name to the list as I got nothing, but I'd gladly take it off your hands.
I'm happy to pass along this room to you if we strike out on the watilist! I'll keep you posted!
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 02:14:05 PM
Post by: vpoulsen on April 17, 2023, 02:21:33 PM
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 02:30:17 PM
Post by: hipchick on April 17, 2023, 02:31:08 PM
Our group of 16 got clobbered. I wonder if it is Karmic come uppence for doing well in badge sales, or if the hotels are holding rooms back. I know I know, it's bad every year, but I mean only one person got something and it was the "any room downtown" and so she's been given a room at Santa Fe Station. We are telling her she is lucky she got anything. Hoping some people after all the sorting is done will have rooms to give away on the forum.
I think the splitting up of the room types had a lot to do with it, I bet there's a lot of people that ordinarily would have gotten the room they wanted with their time stamp in the past. But by making everyone choose the room type, it's almost like it makes it harder to score what you want.
Post by: stl_ben on April 17, 2023, 02:36:08 PM
I don't think I'll waste my time with onpeak lottery again in the future. The mental games and time wasted is incredibly unprofessional and disheartening. I'll just do the general public sale because the "lottery" is rigged against anyone who didn't enter to fill out their request within 3 mins. It's a sham.I entered in the first 3 minues and got nothing.
Post by: lolaswill on April 17, 2023, 02:36:59 PM
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Post by: vpoulsen on April 17, 2023, 02:43:43 PM
Post by: seabisquick on April 17, 2023, 02:44:43 PM
- my friend got in a little before 9:02
- didn't get any of their top 12 choices
- placed in residence inn bayfront about 1 mile away as an alternate downtown option
Post by: dkd on April 17, 2023, 02:49:52 PM
I don't think I'll waste my time with onpeak lottery again in the future. The mental games and time wasted is incredibly unprofessional and disheartening. I'll just do the general public sale because the "lottery" is rigged against anyone who didn't enter to fill out their request within 3 mins. It's a sham.
It also encourages people to game the system and request more rooms than they actually need. It's an extremely inefficient way to allocate rooms when people are given rooms they don't need on the one hand and people getting nothing on the other hand. I honestly think that if it operated like a real hotel site at the first stage and you bought the room in a non-refundable way when you picked it, there would be more efficiency to the whole thing.
Post by: Dune930 on April 17, 2023, 02:54:39 PM
I entered in the first 3 minues and got nothing.
Well, you just proved my point that it's even worse and that onpeak is useless.
Post by: TardisMom on April 17, 2023, 02:55:20 PM
Post by: sndoming on April 17, 2023, 02:56:25 PM
another data point
- my friend got in a little before 9:02
- didn't get any of their top 12 choices
- placed in residence inn bayfront about 1 mile away as an alternate downtown option
I stayed at this hotel back in 2019 and we really enjoyed our stay! We need to be a little closer to the con now for a number of reasons, but if your friend ends up with this hotel I don't think they'll be disappointed. Close enough to walk to the convention center, but a short shuttle ride if you're not feeling up to it. Also a Bird scooter will get you to the con in 5 minutes. Lots of great food in the area too.
Post by: z8a9squigg on April 17, 2023, 02:59:02 PM
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 03:07:36 PM
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2023, 03:11:17 PM
I wonder if we will ever know the entire formula for how OnPeak determines room choices.
Nope. I'm pretty sure that they keep that information quiet so that they can change it whenever they feel like it.
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 03:16:26 PM
Nope. I'm pretty sure that they keep that information quiet so that they can change it whenever they feel like it.
And/or so they can't be held accountable when they don't follow their own system, assuming they do have one.
Post by: kneque on April 17, 2023, 03:17:56 PM
Is anyone getting an error when they click on the link in the email to add a credit card and then when it says it's your first time and in an email so that you get a code, it pops up with an error to try again later?
I was able to add my card without any issues
Post by: oneroomdisco on April 17, 2023, 03:22:05 PM
It also encourages people to game the system and request more rooms than they actually need. It's an extremely inefficient way to allocate rooms when people are given rooms they don't need on the one hand and people getting nothing on the other hand. I honestly think that if it operated like a real hotel site at the first stage and you bought the room in a non-refundable way when you picked it, there would be more efficiency to the whole thing.I don't think a direct booking model/queue that eventually lets you directly book your own room from currently available inventory is without its own unique pitfalls or challenges, but, at this point, it would at least be much more straightforward than the current model (and, I think, better for situations where your top choices are all full and you need to pick something you didn't originally want). It would help eliminate some of the deeply confusing quirks of the system (why a later request might get a better result than a seemingly similar earlier request, why there are some requests that seemingly get lost in the ether ever year, etc.) and probably cut down on the amount of room churn that leads to some people having to stalk the general hotel page for weeks at a time in order to get something workable for them.
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 17, 2023, 03:23:09 PM
And/or so they can't be held accountable when they don't follow their own system, assuming they do have one.
Nailed it 👆 I suspect OnPeak's system is a very loose one, at best, and suspect it's more of a free-for-all.
Post by: ALF on April 17, 2023, 03:27:37 PM
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 03:28:41 PM
Is anyone getting an error when they click on the link in the email to add a credit card and then when it says it's your first time and in an email so that you get a code, it pops up with an error to try again later?
Try using incognito mode (copy and paste the link).
I think the issue is I had a 3rd party password manager that was auto-filling in non-visible fields which was causing the error.
Post by: hminton on April 17, 2023, 03:29:21 PM
Post by: quantumslip on April 17, 2023, 03:30:32 PM
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?
Let's not all get too conspiracy driven here...
If I had to guess, multiple browsers/instances, then pick the one that gets in first. With enough devices and windows, your chances of getting in early jumps up a lot.
Hopefully with there just being 1 sale a bunch of hotels get returned.
Post by: dville on April 17, 2023, 03:38:44 PM
Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?
I don't know who the usual suspects are but I will say that when it is all said and done, usually everyone gets a hotel and is usually almost satisfied with what they got. So, yeah, we may not be first, but second...third...or even fourth will still get it. And, hey...it's Comic Con!
Post by: highgiant on April 17, 2023, 03:41:58 PM
Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?
Its multi tabs and devices. I saw some people with 60+ tabs. Its a numbers game. With enough entries you'll get in quick on at least one of them.
Post by: beadrbop on April 17, 2023, 03:44:16 PM
Its multi tabs and devices. I saw some people with 60+ tabs. Its a numbers game. With enough entries you'll get in quick on at least one of them.Wow! I can’t even imagine having 60+ tabs (but then again I can lol)
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Post by: seabisquick on April 17, 2023, 03:45:59 PM
Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?
hmmm ... i can say i've been going 10+ years and have never NOT gotten a downtown hotel. my requests have always been for a simple single room though wed-sun. i would say since the start of the lottery system i've always been in under 3 mins.
i think the difficult thing, as many people have pointed out, is the onpeak system isn't transparent and not entirely as they describe. how many nights you stay, the number of rooms requested will factor in. they're definitely flagging certain forms for "irregularities". maybe same address, same phone, same email, roommate names, etc. they're either discarding them or penalizing the timestamps i think.
Post by: foxbatkllr on April 17, 2023, 03:48:15 PM
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 03:48:37 PM
If you get a hotel room from someone on the forum please let us know so we can give that person a Karma point for doing a good deed
here's the thread to report it. It is located in the Announcements area https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=12814.0
Post by: radiho on April 17, 2023, 03:51:24 PM
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2023, 03:53:11 PM
As usual onPeak finds new ways to make the experience worse!
Post by: kihou on April 17, 2023, 04:01:27 PM
So many of the San Diego hotels have similar names to begin with...This happened to my friend last year - he got in super fast so we were excited, but didn't notice until it was too late that he requested Hilton BAYSIDE instead of Hilton Bayfront. He got his top choice that year but not what we really wanted lol
Post by: LaMaestra on April 17, 2023, 04:06:29 PM
Post by: marcia29 on April 17, 2023, 04:08:14 PM
I wonder if we will ever know the entire formula for how OnPeak determines room choices.
To that, OnPeak shouts from the highest pinnacle. ---NEVER!!! >:D
Post by: hminton on April 17, 2023, 04:10:45 PM
Does anyone know how to transfer a hotel to someone else? A friend of mine scored MMM and wants to give it to me. But both of us have no idea how to do it. Help! Please.
call on peak and they can transfer the reservation from your friend to you. Your friend needs to be on the call 312-527-7270
Post by: LaMaestra on April 17, 2023, 04:12:22 PM
call on peak and they can transfer the reservation from your friend to you. Your friend needs to be on the call 312-527-7270
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2023, 04:18:46 PM
I could've sworn it could also be done online. Did I read wrong?essentially to transfer a room, in case you've got 2.
go into the reservation. Put in the email address of the person to whom you are transferring the room. Then click the mail icon in the upper right corner of the box (next to the speech bubble and trash can icons) and they will get a copy of the reservation. They will be able to then login themselves and change the info.
I'm working on getting more specific instructions
Post by: Iris on April 17, 2023, 04:24:18 PM
Does anyone know how to transfer a hotel to someone else? A friend of mine scored MMM and wants to give it to me. But both of us have no idea how to do it. Help! Please.
Is it an MMM room that is on it's own (just a single room from the reservation) or is it a block room (1 room within a main reservation that has more than 1 room?)
I see that alyssa has already directed you in the right way! So don't worry about replying to this.
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 17, 2023, 04:40:00 PM
Yes
nope. I checked,
"Book me at any hotel that is on the shuttle route, regardless of rate or location."
"Email me when general sale goes live."
I got a hotel not on my list, but it's downtown, but a single. I need at least a double because my mom has been coming for the last few times.
Given: Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside.
anybody give me the deets? pretty ok? decent? this isn't my usual hotel.
Post by: LaMaestra on April 17, 2023, 04:43:17 PM
So they mean the card must belong to the rightful person who's name your entering? Or card must belong to the person whose name is on the hotel reservation? Cuz what if I wanna reserve but someone else wants to pay for the hotel?
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 04:44:25 PM
It also means you get the chance to join us all in the annual "Stalking of the OnPeak Hotel Sale." Snagging a hotel during a random refresh of the page is a thrill of it's own!
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 17, 2023, 04:44:57 PM
Was in at under 5 minutes. Got Doubletree Downtown (single occupancy) Wed-Sun.
Won't be keeping it.
its actually a pretty nice hotel. I stayed there, 2017 and 2018.
Post by: abrackishpond on April 17, 2023, 04:48:46 PM
I think the splitting up of the room types had a lot to do with it, I bet there's a lot of people that ordinarily would have gotten the room they wanted with their time stamp in the past. But by making everyone choose the room type, it's almost like it makes it harder to score what you want.
Yes, I absolutely think this contributed to folks not getting rooms this year who otherwise might've. I also think it was confusing and redundant considering there was already a place to select room type / number of desired beds.
Post by: darqamin on April 17, 2023, 04:53:24 PM
I wonder if we will ever know the entire formula for how OnPeak determines room choices.
I have information on an insider, they let me know how it works at OnPeak 8)
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Post by: MsButtaskotch on April 17, 2023, 04:56:44 PM
Everyone who is upset that they didn't get a hotel today: relax. It sucks, but remember that you're still getting the chance to attend Comic Con. Many others aren't even afforded that luxury. You're going to have a blast regardless of your accomodations.
Can we please not do this. We are allowed to feel how we feel and vent our frustrations, even at having the luxury of attending something that not everyone gets to attend. It's a fair and valid emotion to want an exact spot where we want it and not get it. Invalidating someone because, "you should be lucky you get to attend, others don't" is rude.
For some people, the accomodations is the difference of packing extra in your backpack and being able to quickly walk/run/shuttle back to grab something or a rest and come back in time to the convention center, or the difference in being able to get on a shuttle that's not always crowded last.
Post by: freshstart19 on April 17, 2023, 04:57:58 PM
I feel very lucky to have gotten badges to SDCC on my first try this year, but now having to play the game on the 25th is rough. Will be in meetings on the 25th so won't be able to participate that day.
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 05:03:37 PM
Can we please not do this. We are allowed to feel how we feel and vent our frustrations, even at having the luxury of attending something that not everyone gets to attend. It's a fair and valid emotion to want an exact spot where we want it and not get it. Invalidating someone because, "you should be lucky you get to attend, others don't" is rude.
For some people, the accomodations is the difference of packing extra in your backpack and being able to quickly walk/run/shuttle back to grab something or a rest and come back in time to the convention center, or the difference in being able to get on a shuttle that's not always crowded last.
I'm not trying to sound rude, but I'm not sure you read the second half of my comment. I am not saying "You didn't get what you wanted, deal with it."
What I'm saying is that the road to a hotel room isn't over. The general sale always has downtown rooms open up, and it's now on us to hunt these down.
Post by: Nyjin on April 17, 2023, 05:08:51 PM
i'm not surprised I didn't get a room since I got into the form after 3 minutes. But, I was soooo surprised I received an email today because of the initial problems with AOL and being told if we didn't get a room, we would get that email tomorrow. So, I got really excited when I saw the email today which was supposed to mean we got a hotel. Very bummed when I read it!
I feel very lucky to have gotten badges to SDCC on my first try this year, but now having to play the game on the 25th is rough. Will be in meetings on the 25th so won't be able to participate that day.
H! Just a clarifications on the 25th sale: it's not a one time event. Essentially, OnPeak will open up a live page with hotel inventory. It is constantly updating. Rooms will appear at random for weeks, so you absolutely don't have to be there on the 25th itself.
In fact, I find that the best rooms don't appear until a few weeks after the page goes up. So just check the OnPeak page regularly and you may snag an amazing room.
Post by: freshstart19 on April 17, 2023, 05:14:09 PM
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2023, 05:28:13 PM
Post by: freshstart19 on April 17, 2023, 05:32:48 PM
Post by: puppy on April 17, 2023, 06:09:51 PM
Post by: omraged9 on April 17, 2023, 06:15:49 PM
Seems like analyzing the most response from this year and previous years.
To get the big three. MMM , Hilton Bay Front , Manchester Grand Hyatt, you pretty much have to get in within less than a min.
Also noticed the usual suspects seems to get the good Hotels. What is their secret?
It feels like it might be better to change up your hotel list based on your form submission time. If you don't get the form within a minute, I wouldn't bother choosing the top 3, Hard Rock, Hilton Bayfront, MMM. Ditto maybe Omni and Hilton Gaslamp which seem to be the next 2 popular hotels. MGH seems to be the least popular of the top 6 so I think you can get it if your form is is within 2 minutes. If your form is over 2 minutes, I'd chose a lesser popular hotel that you still sort of want so at least you don't get nothing or a much further random downtown hotel over 1 mile away.
Post by: Xircuits on April 17, 2023, 06:23:37 PM
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Post by: MaestraMissJ on April 17, 2023, 06:24:28 PM
Post by: darqamin on April 17, 2023, 06:25:16 PM
I’m want to know if the people who did get hotel rooms if they entered their Comic Con ID. I know it was optional, but I’m curious.
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