Have we decided on the CV3 hotel yet??

[CEC3066]

just askin cuz i want to make my ressies soon and I want to stay where everyone else is staying.

[chuck rules]

DITTO!:)

[pizzacam]

I'm not reserving anything until like a month before the event...I'll probably stay somewhere I can get to more than one Chuck. ;)

[ChuckEFranchize454]

thats a good call gabe!!! and who cares if the store has beta or alpha a CEC is a CEC!!!! thats how i think of it at least!!! get my groove guys?? back on topic hopefully the hotel is not tooo pricey

[pizzacam]

Nah, you can stay in a hotel for like $60 a night, but you get what you pay for...

[chuck rules]

And that's whats important.:)

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

So gang...

Have we decided what hotel we are staying at now?

As i posted in the Official CV3 thread ( it's the place to be") Travis is working on the new CV3 site and we need to know!

Name it and it will be added! :)

[captslappy]

I just posted about this in another thread before I saw this one. If you have not decided on your hotel you may all be better off staying closer to my place and maybe get something in Lewisville by 35 and 121. This depends on what we do. It might be more desirable if CECE is definately out. Of course if we do 6 Flags one day or somefin you are very close if you stay in Irving near CECE. We must do at least one CEC visit and the Irving and Arlington Feilder stores are teh only 2 worth seeing in my opinion and you'd be closer again if you all stay near CECE. Let me talk to the powers that be and see what the plan is for what we are doin'. Once we have a better itenerary I can advise you all a little better there.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Good advice Captain.

I myself would say let's go with a hotel near CECE. Even if we end up not going it would still be cool i think to stay near the property for those coming who have never been in the area. It's also close to the Irving CEC which we will definately be visiting.

We need to firm this up so Travis can launch the CV3 website page! Any suggestions for hotel?

[VegaNova]

I think Jenn has some good ideas as far why to stay near CECE. Also if the Irving store is close enough to walk to then it makes sense for us to meet up there there and use it as a hub to find one another when going to various places over the weekend (like we used Danvers for at the past events). I think this is a good idea incase we all don't stay at the same hotel or can't all stay together for some reason or another.

However, most of this is dependant on our ground transportation there. How are we doing this? Does anyone have a van that'll hold a group of people? How many people have cars and would be willing to pack them with people? Are we all going to have to drive ourselves? If moving a large group around the Dallas area is going to be an issue then it might be a better thought to pick a more centralized hotel that will make it easier to commute to the places we want to check out (the CECE building, Irving store, TJ's, Capt's house, etc).

I have a good portion of the CV3 site online if you guys want to go back and check that link out again. I need to get the hosts page done, the registration page, and the events page done, and it'll be ready to post. The hotel and DVDs page will have to wait awhile since we're a bit away from being able to wrap those up.

Any thoughts on ground transportation?

-VegaNova

[menutia]

There will have to be a few folks with vehicles who are going, right? There is no chance in hell that I will be attending w/o some type of vehicle.

~M

[captslappy]

I have a jeep and I may recruit my mom to drive too. Also Moon Rockers lives here and we might see if he can borrow his dad's mini van or somefin. I will talk to him about helping us out.

[CEC3066]

for those that ride in Capt Slappy's Jeep it may have just been me but once you get IN you may have a hard time getting OUT.

[Billy Bob Brockali]

I'm pretty sure I'm going now that I've cleared time with work for sure. I'll probably be staying with family though, so the hotel situation won't apply to me.

[captslappy]

That was the Blazer, Danny. I unfortunately wrecked it this summer. I have a 4 door Jeep Cherokee so it might be a little better.

[CEC3066]

ah cool. sorry to hear about the Blazer.

[captslappy]

Oh well it was a magnum wreck and I walked away with out a scratch. I did get a citation for wreckless driving tho. :o

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

To Veganova:

Good points made in your post regarding the hotel being close to the Irving store so we can use it as a "hub"....

I have a pic of myself for the CV3 site...i will send it soon via e-mail.

[ChuckEFranchize454]

so do we have a hotel yet so i can proceed to make a reservation somewhere cuz the CV3s now less than 2 and half months away

[menutia]

I would recommend something in the Grapevine area. Close to shopping and restaurants, not in the congestion, and not in the boonies either. That location puts you near the airport, and the site for the CV3 activities.

Mike you concure? IF you agree, I can do some foot work and get some hotel recomendations.

~m

[CEC3066]

Are you coming this year?

[captslappy]

Grapevine would be a good alt. location too but Irving works as well. Grapevine would be mid-way between Irving/Arlington and my house. That's another thought for you.

[chuck rules]

Sounds great to me too.:)

[pizzacam]

Ok well I called several CEC's in the area of Mike's pad and The 2 3-Stages I found are the Richardson store: 1235 E. Beltline Richardson TX 75081 & the Arlington store: 2216 S. Fielder Rd. Arlington TX 76013 which is further from his house but not too far away...I'm staying either in Carrollton or Grapevine I guess.

[CEC3066]

Arlington is a 2-stage

[pizzacam]

Oh really? Well ok that's still better than Studio C :rolleyes :x It was really hard to get stage info from the little chicks or dudes that answered the phone...they were either like "Ehh, uh we have all the animals..." or "Thank you for calling Taco Bell..." Sigh :rolleyes

[pizzacam]

I thought I'd also mention that I'm staying in one of these places. I'm not sure which one yet..but it's a small cut about the normal Motel 6's($6 more to be exact) They have a little more room, a kitchenette, probably better cable and...well see for yourself. ;)

www.staystudio6.com/index.asp (http://www.staystudio6.com/index.asp)

[captslappy]

The only 2 two stages left in my area are Irving (actually a one stage) and the Arlington/Feilder store which last time I saw it was not in all that great of shape. As for the Red bird store it is not raelly very close to where we will be and it is in terrible shape from what I understand and that store is slated to be shut down late summer (july or aug) so it may well be gone by the time CV3 gets here. Everything else we have here is Studio C.

[pizzacam]

I called them and they said they have Studio C and this was a manager cause he called it Studio C not.."uhh we only have Chuck E duh..." :lol I'm going to the Richardson store cause they have one and I really prefer seeing 3 stages, good or bad the one here should be burned down it's so bad so I'm used to seeing crap. ;) Plus I'm not forcing anyone to go...I got my shoffers going too so if you have a driver going with you and wanna follow be my guest if you don't, see ya.

[ChuckEFranchize454]

so do we have an offical hotel yet cuz i gotta kno beteen the next week or i may not be able to go??? jus askin

[CEC3066]

yeah da clock be tickin

[captslappy]

No hotels. If you come you are required to sleep in your car. If you do not have a car then you must sleep on the sidewalk.

[pizzacam]

:lol :lol Or under the freeway with the other bums...Jenn and I were talking about hotel rooms in the chatroom last night..I think she's gonna be posting some info real soon ;) But, you really can stay where ever you want if you need to get your room already. All the little suburbs of Dallas aren't very far from each other.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

True gang....

I say go ahead and book wherever you want to stay. I think many folks are already going to be pretty spread apart as some of the fans coming are staying with local friends or family in the Lone Star State.

I myself will more then likely stay at the hotel Danny mentioned in the CV3 thread.....the one right next door to CECE. I forget the name of it.....guess i need to go re-read that thread again and find out!

So guys....book wherever you want...but keep in mind we will be using the Irving CEC as the main gathering point so you may want to book something close by to that location. There are loads of hotels along Airport Freeway in Irving....you have a wide price selection to choose from and i beleive all the major hotel names as well.

I will post what hotel i will be at for those that wish to stay where i am once i have booked. I need to find Danny's info again!

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Alright...it's official now.

I will be staying at the Clarion Hotel. I have'nt booked yet, but will soon....i am certain this is the place i will be.

It's right next to CECE...it's address is 4440 W Airport Fwy! How much closer can ya get??

The price: Only $69.00 per night when you book through Travelocity.com.

Find more info here: www.travelocity.com (http://www.travelocity.com)

Just type in "DFW" for destination, "TX" for state ( duh!), and your check in/out dates along with how many people per room. Click the search feature and a huge list of 99 hotels comes up. Narrow the search by clicking the "Search be Hotel Name" link and you will come to a list showing full details about the Clarion.

Does'nt look fancy, but it will suit my needs i think. Anyone else wanting to stay at the same location go for it!

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Alright....i have just taken a closer look at the interactive map showing exactly where this hotel is....and it looks like it's NOT 'right next door" to CECE.

Instead, it looks to be across the street....which is a shame as i was looking for a hotel that is at least on the same side of the road!

Argh....well, chances are i will still be staying there regardless.

[pizzacam]

You got a CECE tour you're not telling anyone about didn't you...|I

[CEC3066]

WHAT?????

[pizzacam]

Well I don't know for sure..but she wants to stay really close to CECE even the same side of the freeway...hmmm :lol

[captslappy]

I am one of the insiders and I haven't heard anything about CECE so if someone got us an "in" even I don't know about it. Anyway, like I said we aren't doing hotels. Everyone stays on the streets man. We are doing a "bum" theme.

[pizzacam]

:smokin I'm ready, I'll bring the Jack. You bring the coke...the soda :hat

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Er.....sorry guys...

I don't know how ya'all got the idea about scoring us a inside scoop..lol.....but sadly the reality is there is still NO TOUR forthcoming from Home Office.

I think they are on to us...........

Anyway....i just figure it will be better to stay close by as i am already familiar with that area, what's there, and where i am on the map so to speak. The main meeting place ( Irving CEC Location) is just down the road.

[pizzacam]

Well I'll be staying in the area so if any of you guys/gals are close to where I'll be staying I can give lifts to CECs or whatever..So you won't have to like walk down the access road...8o

[ChuckEFranchize454]

oh gabe i got shotgun sitting in the front :lol jus playing but i wouldint mind going CEC hopping with you guys

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

It sounds like a "CEC Crawl" ( aka "Hopping") is gaining some interest.

This i find surprising as i did'nt think it would be of much interest this time around.

As mentioned previously....the past two CV's up here in MA have incorporated a "CEC Crawl"..usually done on the Saturday. It's great fun to spend a few hours visiting as many CEC's as you can just to check them out and appreciate the little differences they all have, at least that was the case up in these parts ( we have many old locations).

The reason i think a "Crawl" in the Irving area was dismissed is that the word is most stores in TX are carbon copies of each other with poorly maintained shows in many locations. What i mean by that is going to various stores would be pointless as they are all recently remodeled and everything looks exactly the same. However, if enough interest abounds then i don't see why we can't do a "Crawl" at some point.

We still really need to firm up what we all want to do on SATURDAY. Are we up for doing a Park? A "Crawl"? Any other ideas?

June is upon us folks...which mean time is ticking faster and faster away until the big weekend! We need to hear what YOU , the Fans, want to do!

Remember...it's the FANS that make CV what it is....not nessesarily the Event itself!

[chuck rules]

I enjoyed doing that also with going to another CEC store. even though it didn't have the MMBB stage format lol.

[chuck rules]

i did some more searching on tx hotels. And is this the clarion hotel location?:D reservations.texas-discounthotels.com/index.jsp (http://reservations.texas-discounthotels.com/index.jsp)

[pizzacam]

Well there are mostly Studio C's in the Dallas area but there are suposedly 2 "stages" left besides the Irving store...one other store's a 2-stage and the Richardson one I plan to attend is a 3-stage. So normally a CEC hop in Dallas would be kinda bleh but...now there's more of a reason...for me at least.

[captslappy]

Yeah... there are really only 2 stores worth seeing here. Understand that this is the heart of CEC territory. All of the changes and remodels happen in DFW first since corporate is so close by. I don't know all the remodel jargon but everything has been done to phase IV or V or whatever it is called. Everything is cookie cutter identical mostly. Any historic hints of what used to be a showbiz or former PTT are LONG gone. You don't see things and say "Oh look! That's where the King was" or anything like that. In fact, many of the stores that were actually showbiz or PTT locations have moved to newer buildings and many were newly opened locations with no history. Basically, Irving is the "test" location store and it has a really good one stage. Very worth going to. Jenn has been there. Then there is Arlington/Fielder at the other end of 360. Its a former PTT that had King but his lounge is long gone. It's a 2 stage and last I saw it it was pretty crappy. You will see CECs on every street corner here, but they are pretty much "you see one, you have seen them all." Irving is up to date on the remodeling but does have neat things like a talking coke machine and a good cyberamic show. Red Bird where the last 3 stage in Dallas is is quite a haul from where you guys will be staying and it is about to close permanently. Projected date last I heard was late July or early Aug. I'll follow up on that soon. It may not be open by the time you get here. My suggestion is if you want to do "CEC crawls" is to just do Irving and Arlington/Feilder. I have quite a few surprises at my house and I have a feeling most everyone will want to spend the majority of whatever day we are here watching shows here. I am almost done getting everything functional. In fact, I may have it all operational by the end of next week! We could spend an entire day just at my house alone and I dont think anyone would be disappointed in doing that. I'll talk more with Jenn about our activities, but really I think all of you will find hopping from CEC to CEC to be a waste of time and gas. This is Jenn's shin-dig as she and J created CV so I am only making suggestions and providing facilities. I'm letting her make the decisions. I do think this will be a very different CV from those in past years so we may to put past CVs out of mind and think of this one like it's the first one ever done.

[pizzacam]

Actually I called Redbird and they've gone to Studio C already and Richardson said they still have a 3 stage. BUT again...I'm not making anyone else's plans either..I gotta have something to do on the Six Flags day...

[Billy Bob Brockali]

I'm all for hanging out.

1. I'm a lazy fat-ass who doesn't go outside unless the house is on fire.

2. If we are having a "CEC/PTT" convention, it makes sense to spend most of the time doing things relating to the hobby. I'd much rather bull**** with Gabe an Mike and the rest of you over some cold beer than go to a generic tourist spot.

3. See #1.

BTW, is there anything I should bring other than myself? I don't know if this matters or not, but if I have any videos or manuals or merch/similar stuff that anyone would like to see in person, I will try to bring it, but I can't just stick everything I have in a box.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Well heck yeah Billy Bob!! Bring all you can as we plan on having some tables set up where we can display collectibles and other items of related interest. I plan on bringing s couple of my photo albums, and some rare videos i have. I encourage EVERYONE coming to bring something with you to nclude in the display! CV is all about the fans, and it's the fans that make the Event what it is....we WANT you to be a part of it and would love to see what tresures you have!

Clarion is the hotel i plan on rooming in. I do not have confirmation yet as to WHERE exactly it is in relation to CECE..i get different stories. Does anyone know? Is is actually right next door, or across the street? I think i remember asking this before...but forget what the eventual answer was ( if there was one). Fans are welcome to room wherever they wish, but if you would like to stay together then i recommend the Clarion simply because it is close to to the main meet up spot ( Irving CEC Location) and the room rates are reasonable too.

As far as the "CEC Crawl' goes. I have to agree with Mike in that doing one would be a bit pointless, only because of the areas' lack of "interesting" locations now. I agree that Arlington and Irving are the only "hot spots". Arlington i would like to see myself as that place goes waaaaayyyy back. I know not much of their past is still there, but just to be there and know where i'm standing would be cool. I say we stick to visiting those stores only, and maybe hit a 3-stager if possible.

Mike has been doing an incredible job getting all of his shows up and in running order. Just to clarify for those that may have missed.....the only PTT Guest we will have operational at CV3 will be Harmony Howlette at this point. Dolli will also be there working...folks may recall she was first displayed at CV2 after being recently restored and resurfaced by myself at the Captain's request. She was a star that day and i'm sure she will be doubly so this year since she will actually be running! Awesome!!

Yes, please bring your collectibles, photos, or any other itmes of interest with you! The more the merrier as they say....

Also someone has recently contacted me about rooming with them. If anyone would be willing to room with someone let yourself known! Nevin is looking for a roomie!

[puppetmaster29]

I do not have confirmation yet as to WHERE exactly it is in relation to CECE..i get different stories. Does anyone know? Is is actually right next door, or across the street?

It is across the street.

[pizzacam]

I'm all for hanging out.

1. I'm a lazy fat-ass who doesn't go outside unless the house is on fire.

2. If we are having a "CEC/PTT" convention, it makes sense to spend most of the time doing things relating to the hobby. I'd much rather bull**** with Gabe an Mike and the rest of you over some cold beer than go to a generic tourist spot.

3. See #1.

BTW, is there anything I should bring other than myself? I don't know if this matters or not, but if I have any videos or manuals or merch/similar stuff that anyone would like to see in person, I will try to bring it, but I can't just stick everything I have in a box.

^DITTO ;)

[CEC3066]

i'd like to see that Franchise Remodel manual

[chuck rules]

I wouldn't mind to hang out at the capts home. And I got so much more CEC items. Hmm? Where to start from?:lol

[chuck rules]

hey gabe i'd love to see your pasqually in person.:D I love that latex mask look with his newest hands.:D

[chuck rules]

Jenn wait for Me and Nana!:lol

[CEC3066]

Jenn have you confirmed @ the Clarion yet let me know ASAP

[captslappy]

Yeah sorry on the 3 stage thing it is the Richardson store that still has the 3 stage and this one is closing soon. Redbird went to studio C awhile ago. Richardson's days are numbered and they know it. The store is hard to find and I have heard it is dirty, the employees are rude and don't give a rat's ass as they know in a few months the place is going to be shut down permanently and the show and most of the games are in poor condition or not working. I will do further research on this if anyone really really wants to go that badly but understand this is quite a haul from where you guys will be staying and will kill a lot of our time going to and from and I think most everyone will be VERY disappointed in what they see when they get there. I will do some scouting and research. Also, I still can't promise that the store will even be operational by the end of July. I know they are closing their doors in July or Aug. sometime.

[pizzacam]

I'll actually be staying IN Richardson and as for me I really really really want to see this, cause I only go to full stage stores now and I've seen the Irving 1 stage like 4 times. I really try to avoid any Studio C's at all cost just cause it sucks. The 3 stage here should've been burned down years ago(and almost did) So I'm used to seeing full stages that are on their last leg...besides I gotta have something to do on the "theme park day" too hot for me and a couple others.

[CEC3066]

well it aint that it's too hot I just don't want to run into any gangs like i did at the SO CA SF park

[chuck rules]

hey gabe I'd love to hang out with you to go to the cec store.:D But as for a stupid comment on a crappy 3 stage show that should have been burned down? I don't like when anyone says that. even if a show is in horrible condition.

[pizzacam]

True man, I think I'd still like to sit in front of a 3 stage with 5 movements working than Studio C, but lately I've been going to Studio C stores cause they have better games...at least compared to our 3 stage store.

[chuck rules]

Yeah!:D And I would know what moves should be working for on the three stage show!:D

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Uh...how about EVERYTHING???

:rollin


I'm booking my room at the Clarion next week. Anyone wanting to book a room at the same hotel let me know and i can pass on the website link, etc. if you need it.

I've delayed as i don't want the TX trip costs and my upcomin WDW trip costs to be on the same bill. A bit too much to deal with at once...know what i mean??

Airfares right now are killing me....it's over $400+ now to fly RT from BOS to DFW. Yikes!!! That's two trips to FL for me!!

Dang........

[chuck rules]

Right Jenn!:lol :D And for the Hotel reservations. I and Nana would be booking a room at Clarion also Jenn.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Just a heads up...

My CC bill came and i have paid it off, so early next week i will be booking my room/flight for Cv3.

Clarion it is...i will confirm here once i have booked for those wating to book there also.

[chuck rules]

Thought I'd menition that I'd did get the info on the Clarion Hotel Jenn. Now my other question is could someone from the CV3 group meet us from the Dallas Airport? Some one who'd know a little bit more about the state? And where abouts to where I and my Grandmother will be staying at. I will be keeping all of you posted on what time we'd be arriving at the Dallas Airport.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Nevin, i'm sure you won't have any problems. You can grab a cab to your hotel, or take the free shuttle the Clarion offers for transportation.

Also, depending on when your flight arrives, you may be able to meet up with someone and get a ride.

I'm sure you won't have any trouble hooking up with someone!

[chuck rules]

Ok Jenn. Thank you.

[ChuckEFranchize454]

so is the clarion the hotel your gonna be staying at jenn so i can put in a reservation for my family? sorry im jus about reaady to put in my reservation

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

YES....

I have JUST officially booked my room now at the Clarion, 4440 W.Airport Fwy! Yippee! Go to www.choicehotels.com (http://www.choicehotels.com) to book a room at this hotel also if you wish to stay in the same place i am.

When i booked, i noticed there is a option for choosing which rate you would like. I chose "internet users rate" as it's cheaper then anything else i saw on any of the other travel sites. My final rate per night ( not including TX taxes) is $62.10 per night. That works out to about $187+ for 3 nights....not too bad. I just hope this place is'nt a dump....i have had some experiences already in TX!

I have also booked my flight now. I'm coming in on Amercian Airlines from Boston in the late afternoon. I'm flying back that Sunday early in the morning ( i had choice due to the ridiculous rates right now).

So it's official now folks...so book your rooms!! :D

[CEC3066]

my flight and hotel are booked! Clarion here I come! BEWARE thr rooms only have 1 queen size bed to them and they didn't have rollaways available when we booked.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

A couple more folks have now registered....thanks gang!

Added to the list is TinaFan and friend Aron.

Remember kiddies, if YOU would like to attend CV3 in Irving then be sure to register before the week of the Event!

Things are shaping up well...The Captain is away for a couple of weeks but when he returns home he will be putting to finsihing touches on his awesome showcase of animatronic wonders.

VegaNova has been going nuts trying to get a lot of stuff done....he has been going crazy! He has some neat plans in the works...so stay tuned for more info!

[pizzacam]

Ok cool seems to be coming together nicely! I finally booked my room too so...:eek I'm getting anxious! :lol

[curlycheeh283]

IF anyone has not yet booked a flight why not try a train or bus they are sometimes cheaper well see yall in 17 more day hope all of yall can make it :hat

[CEC3066]

im lookin fwd to this

[pizzacam]

well see yall in 17 more day hope all of yall can make it

Not to sound rude but...who are you?

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

It's probably Macey again Gabe....0]

Well out of curiousity gang...where is everyone staying during CV?

Who here has booked there room at the Clarion?

If not, where will you be rooming for the Event?

Just wondering....and making sure everyone has their plans firmed up.