Taking a break from the HPEF Board Meeting

[heidi]

With a few notes and a HUGE and terrific announcement:

1. I have tasted some of the wonderful treats that will soon be on sale at the Three Broomsticks and they are all amazing. I can't talk about specifics yet but omgflail everything is beyond delicious.

2. Hogwarts at the WWoHP looks lovely in the rain. But the sunshine on it is gorgeous, too. Check it out!

3. The Elvis Library at the Hard Rock Cafe is wonderful, but it's sad when a bar runs out of absinthe.

4. I still haven't had a chance to wander around CityWalk. Maybe after the Park closes tonight - we are having meetings and working all day but we should be able to go to the Park for the last three hours. Any locals want to meet up at Margaritaville at 8:30-ish tonight?

5. Amazing meetings at Universal yesterday, and we got a terrific piece of news:

We are excited to announce that our exclusive Infinitus event in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter only at Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure will take place on Friday, July 16! More details, including pricing and times, will be coming soon - our park access will be after hours and will be only for Infinitus attendees (and possibly a guest per attendee). We know you are excited as we are for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We can't talk yet about the awesome that this add-on event will include, but soon, we will. I strongly recommend registering for a single-day pass, a full registration or a Merlin's Circle registration sooner than later. Also, the Royal Pacific is filling up - although there are still many rooms available at the Portofino and the Hard Rock - so it would be a good idea to make your hotel reservation. too. There will be in-park benefits during regular operating hours for those staying at any of the three Universal Resort hotels.

6. Six is on the Simpsons Ride. Again.

7. Have people seen Percy Jackson? Aaron is taking the kids today and I think they may want to go again on Monday, so I may have to sit through it. Is there a scene equivalent to the ninety seconds of Hedwig flying in PS/SS that I hated so much?

8. Because of all the blackouts and blizzards and school and road closures and weather-ish messes, we've extended the deadline for programming submissions. If you haven't looked over the CFP yet, check it out here.

To submit a proposal for Infinitus 2010, please send an email to fpsubmissions@infinitus2010.org no later than midnight EST on February 28, 2010 with the following information:
· Name of presenter(s):
· Email address(es) of presenter(s):
· Phone number of presenter(s):
· Title of presentation:
· Presentation format (Lecture, Panel, Roundtable or Workshop):
· Time needed for presentation (20, 50, 80, 120 minutes):
· Presentation proposal (fewer than 500 words):
· Presenter biography (fewer than 150 words):
· Equipment and materials requested (e.g. whiteboard, projector [LCD or overhead]), if any:

I've seen a bunch of submissions from many of you, but so many of you have interesting things to talk about. Suggest a round-table that you want to lead, put together a panel, or do a paper - it'll be terrific. Also, remember that you can present if you only have a single-day registration.

Comments

[hermorrine.livejournal.com]

I hope things are settled before the end of February so that maybe I can do that panel or presentation we discussed... plus, I really really want to see the new park!!! Gah, stupid crazy life. :/

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

Gah, I know! I really hope that everything works out so you can come - it won't be right to be at an HP con in Orlando without you there!

[tavernongreen.livejournal.com]

The Friday night event sounds grand - can't wait to hear what it is! I'm looking forward to being in Florida so much...

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

Just imagine the Wizarding World - Hogsmeade and Hogwarts - after hours, no Muggles allowed - just all of us, exploring, eating and having so much fun. I can't wait to get to talk about the rest!

[hmrpotter.livejournal.com]

Do you have any hotel recommendations that are not the "official" hotels? I simply can't afford to pay those prices for the 4 or 5 nights that I plan to be in Orlando.

[cee-m.livejournal.com]

Dude. I freakishly love your icon!

[hmrpotter.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :)

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

I can't because of our contract with the hotels, but people at the forums at http://www.hpef.net in the Accomodations section definitely can.

I strongly recommend staying at least one night at the on-site hotel, even if you're four in a room, because it gives you perks in the Park - can't talk about the specifics yet, but I can say that you get them the day you check in *and* the day you check out, so if you stay overnight on one night, you get them on both of those days.

Are you driving down, or flying? There may be other people coming from Atlanta if you want to do a carpool.

[hmrpotter.livejournal.com]

That's a good recommendation, I never thought about doing it that way, thanks!

And I will be driving, but I'll have a carfull; I'm bringing all three of my kids and one of my "unofficial" kids as well!

[cee-m.livejournal.com]

Hug Jen for me when you get there. I was supposed to help on the con and then found out I'm in a wedding... the same weekend. Not fair, life. Not fair.

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

NOT FAIR! Where is the wedding? When? If it's on Sunday, can you come on Thurs/Fri and leave early on Saturday?

[cee-m.livejournal.com]

It's in Ohio! The next day is my family reunion. *headdesk*

I was all excited, too!