Many of us will be trekking down to S.D. this week for the Comic-Con International. There will probably be in excess of 100,000 people flocking into that convention center, all of them determined to see my panels and to stand ahead of me in any line. Here are a few random thoughts you might want to roll around…
- The current weather forecast calls for clouds in the morning each day with mostly sunny conditions to follow. Lows will be around 60 to 66 while the highs could get up to 75 or thereabouts. Pack accordingly.
- Speaking of weather: We are happy to hear that Hurricane Dennis did much less damage than predicted. Still, a weather event like that has the capacity to screw up a lot of airline schedules, and it sometimes takes a few days for them to get back to normal.
- Paul Dini reminds me that next Sunday, July 17, is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of Disneyland. If you're thinking of going there then — or just coming back from San Diego on the 5 Freeway — you might want to keep in mind that the Disney people are expecting record attendance. Hey, if you think the Comic-Con is crowded, go get in line for the Indiana Jones ride that day.
- Parking at the convention center is always a nightmare. You would do well to consult the convention website for Parking and Shuttle Bus Information and also for data on the Trolley Stops. Every year, I hear of people who just drive to the con and think, "I'll just find a place to park when I get there." This is not a smart way to approach the problem. Some of those people have never been heard from again.
- And lastly for now, here's another link to my list of convention tips. You can never have enough convention tips.
I'll probably think of something else to post before the big event commences. Check back.