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Title: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: TossedSalad on June 16, 2022, 10:20:59 AM
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Paramount+ is bringing their “Star Trek‘s 10 Forward: The Experience” to San Diego Comic-Con this July.

Fans will be able to step foot into this immersive experience (at 340 Fifth Ave), to experience Starfleet’s favorite watering hole for themselves. The event will give attendees a chance to experience tasty food, intergalactic drinks, photo ops, and interactive activations. There will also be exclusive merch available at the official 10 Forward Canteen Store, featuring exclusive Star Trek merchandise and some new custom products never sold before.

Tickets are $60 for a general admission (which includes admission, two cocktails, food, and access to the store and photo op), or $125 for a VIP Chef’s Table, which includes everything the general admission ticket does plus entry to reserved seating, an elevated food experience, bespoke tasting flight, and a curated gift bag of swag.

The event will be open daily Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24 at the con, during the folowing hours:

Thursday, July 21 1:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday, July 22: 1:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, July 23: 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Sunday, July 24: 11:30am-7:30pm
Considering Saturday is evening only, could something else be happening there in the day, perhaps with cast? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: frgx on June 16, 2022, 10:29:08 AM
I really wanted to do this when it was in L.A. a few months ago.

Here's the link for the San Diego event, in case you want to check it out for yourself--
https://feverup.com/m/115643

Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: CarrieD on June 16, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Got tickets. Looking forward to going for lunch.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: darqamin on June 16, 2022, 11:34:01 AM
Looks like there is food included - is there a menu available from past events or this one?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: frgx on June 16, 2022, 11:39:46 AM
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Looks like there is food included - is there a menu available from past events or this one?

The L.A. event had a different L.A.-based restaurant host each night, so there were different menus.
I haven't seen anything yet for the SD event.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: RighteousRita on June 16, 2022, 12:32:55 PM
Question
So you buy the ticket to the event. And you go to any of the days that available?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: CarrieD on June 16, 2022, 12:51:57 PM
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So you buy the ticket to the event. And you go to any of the days that available?

I bought for a specific date and time.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: alyssa on June 16, 2022, 01:00:14 PM
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So you buy the ticket to the event. And you go to any of the days that available?
Go to this site for all the details - including buying tickets https://feverup.com/m/115643


it doesn't seem as tho VIP tix are avalible ..... question is it due to the details not being worked out yet OR they're sold out?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on June 16, 2022, 01:59:13 PM
There seems to be a trend here.  It used to be that offsites like this were free.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 16, 2022, 03:16:47 PM
This sounds great! And having a nice lunch included makes it worth some money. I like having a reservation system too. Got tickets for Thursday!
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: AlaskaRainbow on June 16, 2022, 03:41:07 PM
I want to go to there.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Vapors on June 16, 2022, 03:51:29 PM
If anyone is wondering, this is the location for a place called Happy Does Bar.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/happy-does-bar-san-diego

Menu Here. I'm sure they will have specific Star Trek related food, but if not, here is what you could expect.

https://www.happydoesbar.com/food

Never been here personally, but this was the location of the Strip Club (A cook your own steak place I had been to a few times). I'm not ready to commit yet for something like this, but it does look like Sat night is pretty much bought except for really late night.

Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sefton42 on June 16, 2022, 04:23:26 PM
Saturday isn’t bought out; it’s not happening during the day on Saturday.  According to the listed hours of operation, it starts at 9:30pm Saturday.  Probably studio stuff during that day. 
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: accelerate on June 16, 2022, 04:31:37 PM
I really want to go, but sure I'm ready to commit to $120 (two peeps). I've been burned by these type of experiences before. For example, years ago I went to a Taste of Thrones event that had a pre-set meal of dishes from Westeros, and photo ops with the Iron Throne. It was fun, but I don't know if it was completely worth it, and it was cheaper than this Star Trek experience.

Also, I really want to know the difference between "elevated food service" and regular. Like, more food? Better food? More alcohol?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sefton42 on June 16, 2022, 04:41:15 PM
Regular food is made in a replicator. 🤣
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: AlaskaRainbow on June 16, 2022, 04:44:53 PM
Purchased Thurs 5:30 for all four of us. Woohoo! I'm pretty excited because even if it's not a stellar event it's something I know I could only do at SDCC which makes it pretty cool right there. I mean it's Star Trek how could that be bad? hahahaha
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 16, 2022, 05:11:26 PM
It sounds to me like it's something like the Westworld experience they had that year. Honestly, I'd rather have a fee and then be able to reserve something like this, than wait hours in line and be denied (which is what happened with us for Westworld).
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: NCDS on June 16, 2022, 05:37:04 PM
I took to long thinking about VIP, not shocked it's sold out
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sefton42 on June 16, 2022, 05:51:30 PM
My friends and I got tix for the 9:30 Saturday since that’s the only night we know for sure we won’t be overnighting  for Hall H.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: NCDS on June 16, 2022, 06:10:58 PM
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My friends and I got tix for the 9:30 Saturday since that’s the only night we know for sure we won’t be overnighting  for Hall H.

You didn't get me a ticket for my Birthday?  So rude  :P

Thought I can't do 9:30 anyways I have a birthday party to attend.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: takit0 on June 16, 2022, 07:48:47 PM
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You didn't get me a ticket for my Birthday?  So rude  :P

Thought I can't do 9:30 anyways I have a birthday party to attend.

Are you sure the location for the birthday party didn’t move (like to this one)? 😆
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on June 16, 2022, 08:30:29 PM
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It sounds to me like it's something like the Westworld experience they had that year. Honestly, I'd rather have a fee and then be able to reserve something like this, than wait hours in line and be denied (which is what happened with us for Westworld).

That was a more individualized experience with a narrative.  Kind of like how the Mr. Robot offsite was as well.  This is basically a Star Trek themed restaurant.  Here's a video I found of it on youtube when it happened in LA.  I made it a spoiler in case someone wants to be surprised.

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: jacmaryang on June 16, 2022, 08:52:54 PM
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That was a more individualized experience with a narrative.  Kind of like how the Mr. Robot offsite was as well.  This is basically a Star Trek themed restaurant.  Here's a video I found of it on youtube when it happened in LA.  I made it a spoiler in case someone wants to be surprised.

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Thanks for sharing that! Wonder if it will be similar in San Diego or if they will do some extra special things since it's during SDCC.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: JKingoftheNerds on June 16, 2022, 09:17:39 PM
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Thanks for sharing that! Wonder if it will be similar in San Diego or if they will do some extra special things since it's during SDCC.

My guess is that it will be at least slightly more elaborate since it's an SDCC experience. The LA event only cost $25 and the SDCC one is $60 (even factoring in the current inflation situation, that's a pretty significant price increase for there not to be some more depth to the experience), and also according to Parks and Cons' write-up on the LA event, different food trucks were brought in each day to provide food for that event, whereas the SDCC event seems like it will have more of a set (and likely Star Trek themed?) menu. I'm certainly hoping the SDCC one will be more immersive *fingers crossed*
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: semigeekgirl on June 16, 2022, 10:48:40 PM
Went back and forth a bit but decided to go for it and got tickets for Thursday 1:30pm. I LOVED it when it was in LA and my dad is a huge Star Trek fan from way back so I'm excited to get to take him. I just hope it's as good as in LA (or better, with that price hike  ::) ) and that they still have mocktails. My dad is obviously over 21 but he's sober so I don't want him to be stuck with plain Earth water.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: jacmaryang on June 16, 2022, 11:34:08 PM
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My guess is that it will be at least slightly more elaborate since it's an SDCC experience. The LA event only cost $25 and the SDCC one is $60 (even factoring in the current inflation situation, that's a pretty significant price increase for there not to be some more depth to the experience), and also according to Parks and Cons' write-up on the LA event, different food trucks were brought in each day to provide food for that event, whereas the SDCC event seems like it will have more of a set (and likely Star Trek themed?) menu. I'm certainly hoping the SDCC one will be more immersive *fingers crossed*

Ah, right. The price difference. :) Hopefully that means a better experience and some tasty food!
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Vapors on June 17, 2022, 12:00:20 AM
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Saturday isn’t bought out; it’s not happening during the day on Saturday.  According to the listed hours of operation, it starts at 9:30pm Saturday.  Probably studio stuff during that day.

LOL! Thanks for pointing this out. I just assumed when I saw only the late times, the earlier ones were sold out. Seems weird that it starts that late that day.

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That was a more individualized experience with a narrative.  Kind of like how the Mr. Robot offsite was as well.  This is basically a Star Trek themed restaurant.  Here's a video I found of it on youtube when it happened in LA.  I made it a spoiler in case someone wants to be surprised.

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Thanks for posting this. After watching the video I gotta admit, I'm a little underwhelmed. Maybe as a solo person, I might need something more, but if I were with a group of friends, this would probably appeal to me more. But on the video,
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Also, FYI for anyone wondering, the experience requires you to be fully vaccinated. No testing as a sub or exceptions.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on June 17, 2022, 12:07:10 AM
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I'm certainly hoping the SDCC one will be more immersive *fingers crossed*

It would be awesome if they made it like the Bladerunner 2049 offsite.  It's one of my favorite offsites ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPaE2kyQvG0

But from the description and what the LA one was like, I think it more likely to be like this if it's more immersive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOybkkdekzA

These are examples of what I meant when I said that offsites like this used to be free.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: jacmaryang on June 17, 2022, 12:37:19 AM
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Went back and forth a bit but decided to go for it and got tickets for Thursday 1:30pm. I LOVED it when it was in LA and my dad is a huge Star Trek fan from way back so I'm excited to get to take him. I just hope it's as good as in LA (or better, with that price hike  ::) ) and that they still have mocktails. My dad is obviously over 21 but he's sober so I don't want him to be stuck with plain Earth water.
The FAQ document says this:

Will food and beverage be available on site for purchase?

Both food and alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages will be included as part of the guest ticket price. Purchase price includes 2 complimentary cocktail tickets, after which guests may continue enjoying the bar on a cash-basis.

So it sounds like there are non-alcoholic options?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Vapors on June 17, 2022, 01:15:07 AM
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It would be awesome if they made it like the Bladerunner 2049 offsite.  It's one of my favorite offsites ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPaE2kyQvG0

But from the description and what the LA one was like, I think it more likely to be like this if it's more immersive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOybkkdekzA

These are examples of what I meant when I said that offsites like this used to be free.

Feels like with an upcoming recession, inflation, labor issues and general uncertainty in the air due to Covid, events like these may be absent for the foreseeable future. On one hand, both were really cool. On the other, I recall the waits for both seemed pretty long.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on June 17, 2022, 12:48:51 PM
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Feels like with an upcoming recession, inflation, labor issues and general uncertainty in the air due to Covid, events like these may be absent for the foreseeable future. On one hand, both were really cool. On the other, I recall the waits for both seemed pretty long.

The wait for Bladerunner wasn't so bad, a couple of hours.  The line was much shorter late at night.  Unlike most offsites that close at 5 or 6pm, they stayed open until around midnight.  I walked by late one night and the line was super short.  If I didn't have to catch a Trolley I would have done it again.

The Taco Bell line was super long.  I didn't get in until the second time I stood in line.  The first time it was taking so long that I hopped out since I had a shift later that day.  I didn't think I would make it in time.  I went back the next day and toughed it out.  If I remember right it was about 4 hours.  They too had a late night option.  After the food ran out, they let people in to look around and have a photo OP.  I heard from other people that was easy to do.

I'm holding out hope that there will be real purpose made comic-con offsites.  So far, including this one, they are existing pop-up tours adding a stop in San Diego for comic-con.  The company that runs a lot of the offsites at comic-con has said that the demand for their services is high this year.

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My guess is that it will be at least slightly more elaborate since it's an SDCC experience. The LA event only cost $25 and the SDCC one is $60 (even factoring in the current inflation situation, that's a pretty significant price increase for there not to be some more depth to the experience), and also according to Parks and Cons' write-up on the LA event, different food trucks were brought in each day to provide food for that event, whereas the SDCC event seems like it will have more of a set (and likely Star Trek themed?) menu. I'm certainly hoping the SDCC one will be more immersive *fingers crossed*

The more and more I learn about what the LA experience was, the less and less I think SD will be much different.  Even with the food trucks in LA it was still promoted as Star Trek themed food.  The advertisement and description for the SD one looks exactly the same as the LA one with one exception.  I don't think LA had a VIP tier.  The price difference could simply be because its comic-com.  Prices get jacked up for that including storefronts and restaurants that get rented out.  The cost of doing business is high around comic-con so I think they had to raise the price accordingly.

I think it would be one thing if it was 10 Forward on the Enterprise.  It's not.  It's 10 Forward from Picard.  Which is a 21st century bar.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: LB42 on June 17, 2022, 01:43:20 PM
Anyone know what the swag was from the prior 10 Forward pop-ups?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: semigeekgirl on June 17, 2022, 02:08:52 PM
Okay, so I went to the LA one and loved it enough to go back and take my dad this time. I'll answer a couple things that keep coming up based on the LA experience ONLY:

LA cost $25, which included 2 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks and food from whatever food truck was there that night. My friend and I didn't read closely and didn't realize food was included until we got there. We'd already eaten, so we just had drinks. You could buy more drinks after you used up your 2 pre-purchased ones through the app (we wanted to try them all so we bought 1 extra to share).

The bar was completely themed out. It's the Picard bar but there were tons of clever little throwbacks to other series and characters. I thought it was really well done and immersive; YMMV of course.

The ticket also meant your seat/table was reserved for the 90-minute slot, which meant no hovering around looking for a place to sit, and you could leave the table without worrying someone would sweep in and swipe your seat.

There was no swag at LA, just several photo ops and actors wandering around you could interact with. They weren't specific characters from the show, just aliens who happened to be hanging out in this bar, which I personally enjoyed. There was a small merch booth in one corner where you could buy shirts, posters, glassware, and a cocktail book. You could also buy the Chateau Picard wines and spirits, but they couldn't deliver them onsite; you were essentially buying a voucher for the website. I bought a shirt and it's really soft and thin and fitted, exactly how I like my t-shirts.

If you like immersive as opposed to being hit over the head with branding and storylines, this is for you. If not, not. I do hope the SDCC experience is just a little upgraded since the price is more than double (swag would be great), but for me, a meal and two alcoholic drinks for $60 (which includes tax and there was nowhere to tip) isn't that out of line. I also live in LA, so again, YMMV.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sessionka on June 17, 2022, 03:59:03 PM
hmmm....

I'm not big on the offsites and/or immersives, but I'm considering this one.   :)
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: teppope on June 17, 2022, 07:30:53 PM
The $60 is a bit pricey, but i do want to go
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Jesse O on June 17, 2022, 07:59:31 PM
Is it kid-friendly? Would a 14-year-old who only has a passing relationship with Star Trek find it cool?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: semigeekgirl on June 17, 2022, 08:01:35 PM
It's a 21+ event, unfortunately

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Jesse O on June 17, 2022, 08:02:42 PM
That’s ok. You just saved me $120!

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It's a 21+ event, unfortunately

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: nootheroptions on June 22, 2022, 10:55:43 AM
People saying 60 is pricey is interesting to me being an east coaster, cocktails here are like 15-20 bucks.  So that right there gets you to 40.  But *shrug* it is what it is.   
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 22, 2022, 10:58:34 AM
I think it's less a bar experience and more just "sit here for 90 min and soak up the vibes"...if this was a more immersive, like, actually walking into a bar to hang out and such, then maybe...but maybe I hate being on a schedule for something like this either...


(or I might be hangry :D )
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: semigeekgirl on June 22, 2022, 11:12:29 AM
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I think it's less a bar experience and more just "sit here for 90 min and soak up the vibes"...if this was a more immersive, like, actually walking into a bar to hang out and such, then maybe...but maybe I hate being on a schedule for something like this either...


(or I might be hangry :D )

Yeah, I was a little bummed to have to schedule it - and before the panel schedule even comes out - but the tradeoff is that instead of waiting in a multi-hour line to 'walk into a bar' (because SDCC). Plus I'm taking my 70 year old dad who's been into Trek forever and whose knees can't really handle endless lines anymore. So for me it's worth it but I get that it wouldn't be for everyone.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sefton42 on June 22, 2022, 11:15:30 AM
We signed up for 9:30 Saturday because we figured it would be a good way to unwind after Hall H Saturday, for the most part nobody in my group overnights for Sunday, and those that did, did it for Supernatural, which is over.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: NCDS on June 22, 2022, 01:49:28 PM
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We signed up for 9:30 Saturday because we figured it would be a good way to unwind after Hall H Saturday, for the most part nobody in my group overnights for Sunday, and those that did, did it for Supernatural, which is over.

I already told you that is my Bday party so I can't come.   :P
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: takit0 on June 22, 2022, 06:09:18 PM
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I already told you that is my Bday party so I can't come.   :P

And I asked you if you knew the correct location of the party :P
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: NCDS on June 22, 2022, 09:03:22 PM
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And I asked you if you knew the correct location of the party :P

Oh snap  ???


Dying of laughter over here.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: nightshade on June 29, 2022, 09:35:57 PM
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Okay, so I went to the LA one and loved it enough to go back and take my dad this time. I'll answer a couple things that keep coming up based on the LA experience ONLY:

LA cost $25, which included 2 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks and food from whatever food truck was there that night. My friend and I didn't read closely and didn't realize food was included until we got there. We'd already eaten, so we just had drinks. You could buy more drinks after you used up your 2 pre-purchased ones through the app (we wanted to try them all so we bought 1 extra to share).

The bar was completely themed out. It's the Picard bar but there were tons of clever little throwbacks to other series and characters. I thought it was really well done and immersive; YMMV of course.

The ticket also meant your seat/table was reserved for the 90-minute slot, which meant no hovering around looking for a place to sit, and you could leave the table without worrying someone would sweep in and swipe your seat.

There was no swag at LA, just several photo ops and actors wandering around you could interact with. They weren't specific characters from the show, just aliens who happened to be hanging out in this bar, which I personally enjoyed. There was a small merch booth in one corner where you could buy shirts, posters, glassware, and a cocktail book. You could also buy the Chateau Picard wines and spirits, but they couldn't deliver them onsite; you were essentially buying a voucher for the website. I bought a shirt and it's really soft and thin and fitted, exactly how I like my t-shirts.

If you like immersive as opposed to being hit over the head with branding and storylines, this is for you. If not, not. I do hope the SDCC experience is just a little upgraded since the price is more than double (swag would be great), but for me, a meal and two alcoholic drinks for $60 (which includes tax and there was nowhere to tip) isn't that out of line. I also live in LA, so again, YMMV.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Was the included food any good?  And was it an actual meal or more appetizers/snacks?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: semigeekgirl on June 29, 2022, 10:51:00 PM
@nightshade The food seemed to be entree-sized from what I could see around us, but as I said we didn't eat. Also, the food was from a different LA based food truck every night, so it will probably be totally different in San Diego.

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Mel on June 29, 2022, 11:27:58 PM
Anyone remember the cool TNG bar inside the Las Vegas Hilton back when they had the Star Trek Experience there? That place was awesome.

My friends and I had drinks and an appetizer and a Ferengi came over acting an ass inquiring if we had and gold-pressed latinum

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: semigeekgirl on June 29, 2022, 11:38:59 PM
YES!!! I loved that place! A Ferengi tried to buy the children of the couple just ahead of us in line, but he called the deal off when he realized he was obligated to feed them

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sessionka on June 30, 2022, 12:59:14 AM
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Anyone remember the cool TNG bar inside the Las Vegas Hilton back when they had the Star Trek Experience there? That place was awesome.

My friends and I had drinks and an appetizer and a Ferengi came over acting an ass inquiring if we had and gold-pressed latinum

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Yes.

I was having a hamburger when a Klingon came to my table and asked me how it was.  I said it was good.  He said too bad it was dead.   :)
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 30, 2022, 08:36:04 AM
I remember that place! And the experience itself was fun too. DH and I talked about having a 'second wedding' ceremony there in full uniform. I was so sad when it closed down.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on June 30, 2022, 10:54:16 AM
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Anyone remember the cool TNG bar inside the Las Vegas Hilton back when they had the Star Trek Experience there? That place was awesome.

My friends and I had drinks and an appetizer and a Ferengi came over acting an ass inquiring if we had and gold-pressed latinum

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The Star Trek Experience was great.  It's a shame they shut it down.  I didn't have time to hang out at the restaurant but I was able to do the experience once on the way to the airport after finishing floor duty at a trade show.  Really the only thing I remember about it was the bridge.  That was awesome.  I wish we had more time to look around there but it was a narrative so the show had to go on.

I saw a documentary about it.  It was first envisioned to be a much bigger thing.  What ended up being built was scaled down.  I think it was before it's time.  I think it could have been done successfully today.  Like the Star Wars and Harry Potter ones.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: frgx on July 02, 2022, 10:11:49 PM
Tickets no longer available, so I guess it sold out.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: superkatchick on July 03, 2022, 08:10:55 AM
Dang it! I waited too long to commit to a time! Wondering if they'll have a stand-by line for walk ins?!

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 03, 2022, 10:41:39 AM
Wow... every single timeslot sold out?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sefton42 on July 03, 2022, 12:01:08 PM
Not sure why that’s surprising — every reservation for the Mooby’s food pop up is also taken.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: RighteousRita on July 04, 2022, 09:34:53 AM
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Not sure why that’s surprising — every reservation for the Mooby’s food pop up is also taken.
only Thursday at 5:30 time slot is available.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 04, 2022, 09:36:00 AM
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Not sure why that’s surprising — every reservation for the Mooby’s food pop up is also taken.

I figured the cost would slow down the signups... guess not!

Certainly, this sets a precedent for future events.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: alyssa on July 04, 2022, 09:51:35 AM
If anyone has an open spot for a +1 lmk

I may be interested-
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: sefton42 on July 04, 2022, 10:09:16 AM
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I figured the cost would slow down the signups... guess not!

Certainly, this sets a precedent for future events.


I wouldn’t describe the $30 for a Jay and Silent Bob themed fast food meal as a bargain!  :-)
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on July 04, 2022, 10:29:20 AM
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I figured the cost would slow down the signups... guess not!

Certainly, this sets a precedent for future events.

It did.  If this had been free like offsites have been in the past, it would have sold out in minutes.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: alyssa on July 04, 2022, 11:02:33 AM
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It did.  If this had been free like offsites have been in the past, it would have sold out in minutes.

yeah,  not spending money is going to limit what folks can do this con.

Maybe I should start a thread for ' Off-sites, what to do that's free' LOL
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: nootheroptions on July 05, 2022, 06:58:24 AM
I'd say things costing money is actually a good thing not a bad.  In years past people would RSVP for everything and figure it out after.  So you'd have events that could have easily fit more dedicated fans but because they weren't fast enough they didn't get tickets.  Now you have to actually ponder your moves.  Seems okay to me.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: alyssa on July 05, 2022, 07:31:35 AM
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I'd say things costing money is actually a good thing not a bad.  In years past people would RSVP for everything and figure it out after.  So you'd have events that could have easily fit more dedicated fans but because they weren't fast enough they didn't get tickets.  Now you have to actually ponder your moves.  Seems okay to me.

I hear the thought process. The only caveat is the number of times I've paid for an event & not gone due to wanting to do something else. LOL
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 05, 2022, 09:13:22 AM
I also like paying for the event and reserving my time. So I don't have to wait in line for hours to get in. That's worth something too.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Cut That Meat on July 05, 2022, 09:45:43 AM
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I'd say things costing money is actually a good thing not a bad.  In years past people would RSVP for everything and figure it out after.  So you'd have events that could have easily fit more dedicated fans but because they weren't fast enough they didn't get tickets.  Now you have to actually ponder your moves.  Seems okay to me.

Yeah, I don't hate this either. I'm sure plenty of events with free RSVPs that fill up in the past end up having a ton of no-shows (I am guilty of this).

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I also like paying for the event and reserving my time. So I don't have to wait in line for hours to get in. That's worth something too.

100%
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: nootheroptions on July 05, 2022, 09:56:52 AM
yeah it's nice to know I'm getting in and don't need to camp out three hours and maybe not get in.  I remember lining up for the Amazon parties and just took forever and there was like no cover.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on July 05, 2022, 12:56:28 PM
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I'd say things costing money is actually a good thing not a bad.  In years past people would RSVP for everything and figure it out after.  So you'd have events that could have easily fit more dedicated fans but because they weren't fast enough they didn't get tickets.  Now you have to actually ponder your moves.  Seems okay to me.

That's true.  When people have to pay, even $5, they tend to only do it if they are serious.  Some events explicitly say that's why they charge a small token fee.  But on the other side of the coin, it filters out the fans who can't even afford $5 let alone $60.  Comic-con has always had a moat.  It's just not that it's hard to buy badges, it's expensive.  Offsites have been the way for people who can't afford it to still be able to participate.

As for signing up for everything and figuring it out later, that's why there's a standby line.  The spot won't be wasted.  There's always someone willing to take your spot.

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I also like paying for the event and reserving my time. So I don't have to wait in line for hours to get in. That's worth something too.

Free offsites have also had reserved times so that you wouldn't have to wait in line.  Well at least not as long of a line.  Unless the operators want to be very draconian, there's always a little line whether there's reserved times or not.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: alyssa on July 05, 2022, 01:33:54 PM
the stand by options is interesting

I'll check it out if I have nothing else I really want to do.
Its much easier going standby when I'm a single :)

I've got One Signature I must get at con.
I know if I buy **anything**, it **will** conflict with that one thing I need to get done
It is the way of sdcc scheduling
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: frgx on July 08, 2022, 10:27:53 AM
There will be an outdoor area set up that is first come first served--

"The tickets for “10 FORWARD” sold out quickly, but you can still purchase exclusive merch and enjoy a beverage outdoors in the official “STARFLEET OUTPOST” beer garden. Entry is first come, first served. Live long and prosper! Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24; 340 Fifth Ave, San Diego, 92101."

https://deadline.com/2022/07/star-trek-evil-comic-con-panels-teen-wolf-transformers-beavis-butthead-paramount-cbs-1235060386/
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: nootheroptions on July 08, 2022, 11:48:30 AM
I’m always up for a beer garden!


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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: DeadMallsTellNoTales on July 12, 2022, 02:27:05 PM
That's great to know! Hoping to check out the beer garden just to see a few Trek sights at least!  :)
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: jon.reynolds on July 13, 2022, 08:58:38 PM
I have 2 tickets for Thursday at 830pm I think I'm going to walk away from for Hall H. Anybody interested?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: teppope on July 13, 2022, 09:59:54 PM
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I have 2 tickets for Thursday at 830pm I think I'm going to walk away from for Hall H. Anybody interested?
How much are they?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: jon.reynolds on July 13, 2022, 10:27:06 PM
They were 60/ea but I will pass them along for 60 for both
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: teppope on July 13, 2022, 11:04:27 PM
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They were 60/ea but I will pass them along for 60 for both
do they have names on the tickets?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: jon.reynolds on July 13, 2022, 11:10:47 PM
They're transferable through the fever app. I'll provide a link for whoever to claim them. I'm happy to meet in SD and do it in person for the extra security also.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: DragonJuls on July 14, 2022, 07:33:10 AM
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They're transferable through the fever app. I'll provide a link for whoever to claim them. I'm happy to meet in SD and do it in person for the extra security also.

I may be interested if they are still available
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: teppope on July 14, 2022, 09:58:16 AM
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They're transferable through the fever app. I'll provide a link for whoever to claim them. I'm happy to meet in SD and do it in person for the extra security also.
Sure. But if you gave them to the person above this, that's ok too. No worries
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Agreen on July 16, 2022, 04:03:44 PM
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I have 2 tickets for Thursday at 830pm I think I'm going to walk away from for Hall H. Anybody interested?

If you still have these available (or if any others pop up) I’m interested. Thanks! 
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: jon.reynolds on July 16, 2022, 04:12:58 PM
I have 1 ticket, if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: Agreen on July 16, 2022, 05:49:42 PM
I’m looking for one VIP ticket. If anyone happens to have an extra, please let me know. Thanks!
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: angi on July 16, 2022, 06:19:43 PM
If anyone has a pair of tickets, I would be interested.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: SamTurtledove on July 19, 2022, 06:14:16 PM
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There will be an outdoor area set up that is first come first served--

"The tickets for “10 FORWARD” sold out quickly, but you can still purchase exclusive merch and enjoy a beverage outdoors in the official “STARFLEET OUTPOST” beer garden. Entry is first come, first served. Live long and prosper! Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24; 340 Fifth Ave, San Diego, 92101."

https://deadline.com/2022/07/star-trek-evil-comic-con-panels-teen-wolf-transformers-beavis-butthead-paramount-cbs-1235060386/

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I’m always up for a beer garden!


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Hours

Full #StarfleetOutpost hours:

THU: 1:30 - 11:00pm
FRI: 1:30 - 11:00pm
SAT: 11:00am - 3:00pm, 9:30pm - 1:00am
SUN: 11:30am - 9:00pm

Menu

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STARTING THURSDAY: If you missed your tickets for #10Forward at #SDCC, you can still visit the #StarfleetOutpost walkup bar outside! Check out the full compliment of cocktails we've programmed into the replicator. #StarTrekSDCC https://t.co/Q7ingoWGep

https://twitter.com/StarTrekOnPPlus/status/1549503744890482688
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chocolateshake on July 19, 2022, 07:24:48 PM
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SUN: 11:30am - 9:00pm

Sounds like a great post-con stop.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: angi on July 21, 2022, 04:12:19 PM
How long is the line for the outpost?
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: chachime45 on July 23, 2022, 07:22:46 AM
I got the VIP pass … glad I did! I was hungry after humping around the con all day and the food was wonderful.

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On the spicy side but delicious.

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There were only a few VIP tables, three or four.

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Definitely would do this or something similar again.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: semigeekgirl on July 24, 2022, 07:47:22 PM
The non VIP was terrible. Should have just stood in line for the outdoor/standby one. There was no guaranteed seating, the food was tray passed so you had to chase it down, and the bar line took over 30 minutes. I didn't even have time to use both drink tickets. Plus whatever the "beam me up" thing was (I didn't have time to do it) took up the entire stage space at the front and really killed the immersive theme vibe. I took my dad and I barely even got to hang out with him bc we'd lose our seats if we got up at the same time.

It would have been fine as a free/cheap activation but for $60 it was absolutely my biggest disappointment of the entire con.

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Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: susanml10881 on July 24, 2022, 09:57:26 PM

Aw never got to head over here. Didn’t know it was open that late.

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Hours

Full #StarfleetOutpost hours:

THU: 1:30 - 11:00pm
FRI: 1:30 - 11:00pm
SAT: 11:00am - 3:00pm, 9:30pm - 1:00am
SUN: 11:30am - 9:00pm

Menu

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https://twitter.com/StarTrekOnPPlus/status/1549503744890482688
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: susanml10881 on July 24, 2022, 09:58:27 PM
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The non VIP was terrible. Should have just stood in line for the outdoor/standby one. There was no guaranteed seating, the food was tray passed so you had to chase it down, and the bar line took over 30 minutes. I didn't even have time to use both drink tickets. Plus whatever the "beam me up" thing was (I didn't have time to do it) took up the entire stage space at the front and really killed the immersive theme vibe. I took my dad and I barely even got to hang out with him bc we'd lose our seats if we got up at the same time.

It would have been fine as a free/cheap activation but for $60 it was absolutely my biggest disappointment of the entire con.

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I’ve read other posts  on Facebook saying similar but the VIP was great. Disappointing. That’s why I was hesitant to buy in.
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: nootheroptions on July 25, 2022, 06:29:32 AM
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The non VIP was terrible. Should have just stood in line for the outdoor/standby one. There was no guaranteed seating, the food was tray passed so you had to chase it down, and the bar line took over 30 minutes. I didn't even have time to use both drink tickets. Plus whatever the "beam me up" thing was (I didn't have time to do it) took up the entire stage space at the front and really killed the immersive theme vibe. I took my dad and I barely even got to hang out with him bc we'd lose our seats if we got up at the same time.

It would have been fine as a free/cheap activation but for $60 it was absolutely my biggest disappointment of the entire con.

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VIP was a billion percent worth it.  The paramount rep came by gave us extra drink tickets, we had so much food I wound up sharing with my non VIP friends.  I got a gift box/bag at the end that had a screen used tribble in it, a t shirt, some little souveiner glasses, and a spock book.  We also got to line cut so we got in first and were able to go do all the photo ops real quick before it got busy.  Got a cariacature too. 
Title: Re: Star Trek Bar Experience
Post by: ALF on July 27, 2022, 09:55:42 AM
Wow sounds like flying first class compare to economy  :P Glad didn’t pay 60 bucks for this stinker.