Do you have a date when registration will open for 2009, and know when the call for papers or panels will be? I represent a group of 4 international beta...
Just out of sheer curiosity. I have never been to one of these yet and am thinking of going next year. About how many have attended these conferences in the...
Our events have been 600 people and up, with 1200 attending Lumos last year. Prophecy promises to be our largest conference to date. We don't have pictures...
You know, I was wondering that too. But just to add onto thoes questions; Do some people dress-up? Would I feel too much like a dork if I do suit up and then...
... questions; Do ... up and ... Costuming is a personal choice; however, considering that many people go for the CosPlay, we've had sessions on costuming, our...
Here is a nice, long dispatch about Nimbus-2003 that was posted (and is still available) on Mugglenet: http://www.mugglenet.com/nimbus.shtml The spelling isn't...
We attended The Witching Hour in Salem, and it was Fantastic. Many people dressed up the entire time, some just at the Costume party. I highly recommend...
Here are a few photos I took at Lumos last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lag/sets/72157594220800814/ Not a ton, but it should give you a small idea as to...
The Leaky Cauldron has a huge set of pictures from Lumos, and will have more from all the different conferences coming up this summer. You can also find a...
It's quite impossible to feel like too much of a dork when your entire hotel has been taken over by Harry Potter fanatics. I'm also pretty sure it'd be...
Hate to keep asking question but, will the message boards be open soon? Or in a few months? I saw a place on the site that you may get a discount for flying...
... Which message boards? The HPEF ones (the central ones) we're hoping to get up ASAP. The Prophecy ones are open now: http://hp2007.org/forum/ And the Portus...
Thanks so much to everyone for sharing photos and everything! Everyone looked like they had a blast. I had one other question that my husband is a little...
Hi there, Attendees at past HPEF events have ranged between the ages of 14 and 75, and there are a large number of folks in their 30s who attend. Don't worry,...
Our major demographic is 30 and up. The 18-22 year-olds are also a large group, but we absolutely attract all ages. Gwen ... Buy your copy of Bad-Ass Faeries...
Well, my friend and I are 60+. Went to Salem, was Assistant General Manager of the American Professional Quidditch Association Tournament... We'll have a few...
The reason why there are so many pix of the young crowd, is that they like taking pictures of each other. Those of us in our 50's tend to be more camera shy,...
My wife and I are in our mid-40s and we went to Accio. From that experience I'd say the average age was in the 30s. We saw lots of younger and lots of folks...
... Hi Julia, You can find information on airline discounts on the Portus website here: http://www.portus2008.org/transportation.htm#airplane. Discounted rooms...
I am a Mother of 2 small children and I am over the age of 35. I was a little embarrassed to go to Lumos alone so I convinced a girlfriend to go, and she...
This will be my first time going to one of these events. I love the books and think the symposium, events, and attendees will be lots of fun. I look forward to...
Just a small question. When we regester for a room, do we have to pay the total up front or just the 1st night deposit? Also, I'm going to be getting a room...
The hotels normally ask for a credit card # when you make the reservation, but no money is due until you check in. No deposit. You will have a LONG time to...
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sounds great, but, why would you plan the 2010 in Florida in July? although I am thrilled because I live here and will be able to attend, but July in...
... Universal is opening the new HARRY POTTER section of its Islands of Adventure Amusement Park in late 2009/early 2010, and this event gets to incorporate...
... Additionally, given the number of our attendees who are not available any time other than summer months, we have found it generally impractical to host our...