Lgrad Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Event Name: May the Fourth at Mystic Aquarium (working title) Venue: Mystic Aquarium Venue address: 55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, Connecticut 06355 USA Event Start: May 4, 2024 - 10AM Event End: May 4, 2024 - 5PM Event Website: www.mysticaquarium.org Expected number of attendees: 3-4000 Requested number of characters: no max Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: No Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: Restrooms, breakroom with vending machines, private conference room (I will need to book the room if 501 confirms), I'm sure we can get someone to supply some snacks. Comments: Mystic Aquarium and its visitors love Star Wars! We have a brand new courtyard that will make it a very accessible place to entertain. Our newest exhibition Dino Seas will be great for photo ops. My goal is to theme the day with Star Wars happenings, including facepainting, music and more. We expect 3-4000 people as it is a Saturday and a great day to make the most of an appearance like this. I'm going to see if they'll let me hide porgs in the rocks. I have all kinds of ideas. Helps that I'm a big fan. also I'll have to double check on the blasters, it might be possible if they remain holstered. Referred by: My sister Joann has done work with the 501st, and her boyfriend is a member. I also used to see you attend in the old days at ConnectiCo DETAILS!!! HI MYSTIC CREW!! I have added the intital details for call time and our changing area. I will be the POC for the day for the event. The event starts at 10AM and there will be a rotating schedule of locations for characters to station. These locations will be adjusted for weather. Please arrive between 9AM-10AM and wait at the front gate for someone (likely me or our host Keith) to lead you to the break room. Locations are required to reduce issues with accessibility and bottlenecking by visitors so we will be spread across the aquarium. There will be a conference room (with bathroom) reserved for non-private changing and food breaks. We will chat between 9-10AM on May 4 about how to maintain access to that conference room. Please have your ID ready to present at the gate as I have added everyone to the security list who has signed up on the forum. Thank you again for all your help! Looking forward to the day! Hello All! Thank you so much for coming to Mystic Aquarium to help celebrate May the Fourth! I am very grateful for all your travel and commitment to this massive troop. We are expecting a very busy day with fair weather! For the day to go off smashingly please read and familiarize with the following: ARRIVAL TIME: 9AM-9:30AM Instructions: Check-in at the Front Gate ticket booth, Enter through Front Gate and wait for KEITH to come direct you/escort you to the conference room to change/prep. START TIME: 10AM Instructions: There will be an hourly rotation of character positions around campus. Please use the map (attached, and in conference room) to find locations The Courtyard photo-op area, marked with a stormtrooper helmet, has a specific schedule of characters. Please know your times. Handlers, please assist the transition of characters and assure each area has at least one character each hour. Handlers, please break and lead any characters to the conference room for breaks, lunch, restroom, etc. Two handlers will be given access badges to let characters into the conference rooms. Please escort (keep your badge) There will be pizza and waters delivered to the conference room around 12:30PM! There is a water cooler in the Marketing Hallway behind the photo-op. Please do not let the public in. Thank you again! Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: May the Fourth at Mystic Aquarium Link to comment
Backpacks Got Jets Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Just be aware of the date everyone. Link to comment
Gian Daro Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 9/19/2023 at 5:47 PM, Backpacks Got Jets said: Just be aware of the date everyone. Are we doing a sign up sheet for this event? Link to comment
Finruiniel Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Planning to have an after event get together at my place afterward. 1 Link to comment
Gian Daro Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 7 hours ago, Finruiniel said: Planning to have an after event get together at my place afterward. Count me in!! Link to comment
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