MACNA 2010 - Orlando, FL - September 2-5, 2010 - Page 3

SJGreene · 10/17/2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by twist of lime

If you buy corals or fish will the venders hold them for you untill the last day? I'm going to be driving there from Atlanta and will have no were to put the fish in the hotel

Yes, most vendors will hold livestock for you until Sunday, usually until about Noon or so.

Nomer · 10/17/2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SJGreene

Yes, most vendors will hold livestock for you until Sunday, usually until about Noon or so.

We will also have a shipping company (UPS, FEDEX, etc.) at the show and on the trade show floor, available for people to ship their corals/raffle prizes home.

phil519 · 10/28/2009, 02:31 AM

can't wait to be there...when will the one-day rates be available for purchase (no banquet/reception)? Unfortunately I cannot be there the full 3 days...though maybe i could convince the wife otherwise...haha.

tompetty · 10/28/2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Blaze

Yes. I am already planning my vactaion around it. Go down early take the family to sea world.
Are there any non-tourist traps near? Any state parks or that sort of thing? Within say, an hours drive?

orlando has a Vans skatepark right off International Drive. its pretty nice too.

jauld · 10/28/2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by phil519

can't wait to be there...when will the one-day rates be available for purchase (no banquet/reception)? Unfortunately I cannot be there the full 3 days...though maybe i could convince the wife otherwise...haha.

dang shes got you locked down a year in advance? that sucks

EvMiBo · 10/29/2009, 09:29 AM

ahhh! I need to pull the trigger before 11/14. Come on paycheck.

tangdiver · 10/29/2009, 10:33 PM

They were great, and yes in Orlando....we will have to go......one is near WWC.

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Originally Posted by melev

Grant, that place is in Orlando? And you ate 6 lobsters in one sitting? Dude!

fishybudguy · 10/29/2009, 11:50 PM

sweet it will be great

Chuck H. · 11/06/2009, 09:38 PM

Registered tonight! Going to take the Amtrak Autotrain down for the week with my folks and son. Signed up to dive at Epcot on Thursday at 4 p.m. (guess I got to get an underwater housing or something before then!). Looking forward to it!!!

jamcdougall · 11/06/2009, 10:36 PM

Not sure what you mean by underwater housing???
Epcot Will supply everything...All you will need is your C-Card and maybe mouth piece if you prefer...
Dived there twice and fully enjoyed the experience both times.... Mac
ORCA Raffle coordinator

Chuck H. · 11/06/2009, 11:11 PM

Underwater housing for my digital camera! Gonna take some Pics!

jamcdougall · 11/07/2009, 08:01 AM

Got it....

Chuck H. · 11/07/2009, 04:10 PM

Hey Mac,

I've sent MACNA folks a couple of messages and even commented on their FB page...but no response yet. Do you know if registering for the dive trip also gets me into Epcot for the day? And, if my family just wants to come and see me dive, maybe take some pics from the outside, do they have to get full tickets to Epcot ($$$) or can we just all go to the aquarium, dive and leave? Thanks,

Nomer · 11/07/2009, 05:47 PM

Hi Chuck,

Just sent you an email with answers. Will verify with Disney contact the specifics about entry to the park and post again.

Thanks for your patience!

Naomi Clements
Co-Chairperson MACNA 2010

Chuck H. · 11/07/2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the reply and e-mail Nomer! Don't want to be a pain....just a bit excited, I'm really looking forward to this!

Cheekymonkey · 11/07/2009, 09:50 PM

Chuck,

Regarding the diving, following the dives you will be released into the park. Unfortunately it does not include entrance earlier in the day. EPCOT does not permit anything into the water with you besides wrist mounted watches/dive-computers and a perscription mask. Cameras will not be permitted, however we will be videotaping you during your dive and the video will be available afterwords.

For your family, I'm afraid they will have to purchase admission into the park to come watch you, or the alternative is that they can sign up to the dive / swim at the same time as you. Children 10 and up are able to do scuba assisted snorkeling in the aquarium, and it is all part of the same sign up on the MACNA website.

Let me know if you have any questions about the dive: speakers@macna2010.com

Joshua Solomon

Chuck H. · 11/08/2009, 05:48 AM

Thanks Joshua! You just saved me a couple hundred bucks bidding on a housing for my little camera! Probably have my folks and son get half-day admission to the park and then we can hang out at Epcot a little bit after the dive.

Nomer · 11/08/2009, 07:36 PM

Chuck, here's where you can purchase discount tickets. http://macna2010.com/Attractions

Look forward to seeing you and your family at MACNA!

jamcdougall · 11/09/2009, 12:33 AM

Universal is fun place to attend.......Especially at night

fishinchick · 11/13/2009, 09:03 PM

Just letting you know ... MACNA 2010 Discount expires November 14 at midnight.
Hurry and register now for our great rate of $109 +tax!

cadams2 · Yesterday, 11:42 PM

Trying to convince the misses to let me head back to my old stomping grounds and go to MACNA!!! this will be a first for me since I am still a newby (2yrs). Hope to meet some of the experts and pick their brains.

fishinchick · Today, 07:46 AM

Well just bring her along then! You can use the whole 'resort hotel' angle. I went by the hotel the other day and I have to say, it's pretty nice!

You can also suggest that you guys take an extra vacation day and "spend a wonderful day together at Disneyworld".

There is no shortage of things to do and see down here.

albert7753 · Today, 11:46 AM

This will be my first Macna looking forward to it

10/28/2009, 02:31 AM	#53
phil519 Got Rotifers? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,369	can't wait to be there...when will the one-day rates be available for purchase (no banquet/reception)? Unfortunately I cannot be there the full 3 days...though maybe i could convince the wife otherwise...haha. __________________ Phil NJ reefers club Current Tank Info: 120 RR Mixed Reef, Custom 40G sump, started Nov 2008. LED Lighting, 3xTunze6100, Tunze7096, Reeflo Tarpon

10/29/2009, 09:29 AM	#56
EvMiBo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 920	ahhh! I need to pull the trigger before 11/14. Come on paycheck. __________________ "Time for a water change." 50g Reef

11/06/2009, 09:38 PM	#59
Chuck H. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 394	Registered tonight! Going to take the Amtrak Autotrain down for the week with my folks and son. Signed up to dive at Epcot on Thursday at 4 p.m. (guess I got to get an underwater housing or something before then!). Looking forward to it!!! __________________ Chuck H. Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 gallon HQI Nanocube, with Phoenix bulb and 36w Actinic upgrade, stock skimmer, Koralia wavemaker and 2 Nano pumps, stock pumps for return, running with floss, Chemipure Elite and Purigen in center, JBJ ATO, dual-fans for evaporative cooling...

11/06/2009, 10:36 PM	#60
jamcdougall Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kissimmee Florida Posts: 142	Not Sure Not sure what you mean by underwater housing??? Epcot Will supply everything...All you will need is your C-Card and maybe mouth piece if you prefer... Dived there twice and fully enjoyed the experience both times.... Mac ORCA Raffle coordinator __________________ MACNA XXll 2010 Held in Orlando Florida HOSTED BY O.R.C.A (Orlando Reef CareTakers) Current Tank Info: 126 reef in wall/with deep sandbed live rock sump, sump is a 135gal acrylic sectioned off for a rev.flow 700gal protine skimmer/refugium/deep sand and live rock/410 watts power

11/06/2009, 11:11 PM	#61
Chuck H. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 394	Underwater housing for my digital camera! Gonna take some Pics! __________________ Chuck H. Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 gallon HQI Nanocube, with Phoenix bulb and 36w Actinic upgrade, stock skimmer, Koralia wavemaker and 2 Nano pumps, stock pumps for return, running with floss, Chemipure Elite and Purigen in center, JBJ ATO, dual-fans for evaporative cooling...

10/29/2009, 11:50 PM	#58
fishybudguy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: newburgh IN Posts: 51	sweet it will be great

11/07/2009, 08:01 AM	#62
jamcdougall Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kissimmee Florida Posts: 142	h,, Got it.... __________________ MACNA XXll 2010 Held in Orlando Florida HOSTED BY O.R.C.A (Orlando Reef CareTakers) Current Tank Info: 126 reef in wall/with deep sandbed live rock sump, sump is a 135gal acrylic sectioned off for a rev.flow 700gal protine skimmer/refugium/deep sand and live rock/410 watts power

11/07/2009, 04:10 PM	#63
Chuck H. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 394	Hey Mac, I've sent MACNA folks a couple of messages and even commented on their FB page...but no response yet. Do you know if registering for the dive trip also gets me into Epcot for the day? And, if my family just wants to come and see me dive, maybe take some pics from the outside, do they have to get full tickets to Epcot ($$$) or can we just all go to the aquarium, dive and leave? Thanks, __________________ Chuck H. Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 gallon HQI Nanocube, with Phoenix bulb and 36w Actinic upgrade, stock skimmer, Koralia wavemaker and 2 Nano pumps, stock pumps for return, running with floss, Chemipure Elite and Purigen in center, JBJ ATO, dual-fans for evaporative cooling...

11/07/2009, 05:47 PM	#64
Nomer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 11	Hi Chuck, Just sent you an email with answers. Will verify with Disney contact the specifics about entry to the park and post again. Thanks for your patience! Naomi Clements Co-Chairperson MACNA 2010 __________________ Naomi Clements Co-Chairperson MACNA 2010 Current Tank Info: All LPS and Softies

11/07/2009, 07:24 PM	#65
Chuck H. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 394	Thanks for the reply and e-mail Nomer! Don't want to be a pain....just a bit excited, I'm really looking forward to this! __________________ Chuck H. Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 gallon HQI Nanocube, with Phoenix bulb and 36w Actinic upgrade, stock skimmer, Koralia wavemaker and 2 Nano pumps, stock pumps for return, running with floss, Chemipure Elite and Purigen in center, JBJ ATO, dual-fans for evaporative cooling...

11/07/2009, 09:50 PM	#66
Cheekymonkey Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,203	Chuck, regarding diving Chuck, Regarding the diving, following the dives you will be released into the park. Unfortunately it does not include entrance earlier in the day. EPCOT does not permit anything into the water with you besides wrist mounted watches/dive-computers and a perscription mask. Cameras will not be permitted, however we will be videotaping you during your dive and the video will be available afterwords. For your family, I'm afraid they will have to purchase admission into the park to come watch you, or the alternative is that they can sign up to the dive / swim at the same time as you. Children 10 and up are able to do scuba assisted snorkeling in the aquarium, and it is all part of the same sign up on the MACNA website. Let me know if you have any questions about the dive: speakers@macna2010.com Joshua Solomon __________________ Joshua Solomon Click my red house and help me with my 300G build. Current Tank Info: 300G in progress, 120G SPS/LPS Reef, 40G Mushroom/Zoa, 50G Zeroedge Clam/Gorgonian Tank

11/08/2009, 05:48 AM	#67
Chuck H. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 394	Thanks Joshua! You just saved me a couple hundred bucks bidding on a housing for my little camera! Probably have my folks and son get half-day admission to the park and then we can hang out at Epcot a little bit after the dive. __________________ Chuck H. Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 gallon HQI Nanocube, with Phoenix bulb and 36w Actinic upgrade, stock skimmer, Koralia wavemaker and 2 Nano pumps, stock pumps for return, running with floss, Chemipure Elite and Purigen in center, JBJ ATO, dual-fans for evaporative cooling...

11/08/2009, 07:36 PM	#68
Nomer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 11	Chuck, here's where you can purchase discount tickets. http://macna2010.com/Attractions Look forward to seeing you and your family at MACNA! __________________ Naomi Clements Co-Chairperson MACNA 2010 Current Tank Info: All LPS and Softies

11/09/2009, 12:33 AM	#69
jamcdougall Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kissimmee Florida Posts: 142	Universal is fun place to attend.......Especially at night __________________ MACNA XXll 2010 Held in Orlando Florida HOSTED BY O.R.C.A (Orlando Reef CareTakers) Current Tank Info: 126 reef in wall/with deep sandbed live rock sump, sump is a 135gal acrylic sectioned off for a rev.flow 700gal protine skimmer/refugium/deep sand and live rock/410 watts power

11/13/2009, 09:03 PM	#70
fishinchick Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Poinciana, Florida Posts: 1,428	Just letting you know ... MACNA 2010 Discount expires November 14 at midnight. Hurry and register now for our great rate of $109 +tax! __________________ Nothing good happens fast in this hobby. Adrienne Current Tank Info: 120 gallon starphire 'mostly' sps reef. Sump, refugium, ASM G3 skimmer, Kalk drip and really big CA reactor! two 175 watt 14k halides, a buncha T5 Actinics that I dont care much for, and a bunch of fish that eat and poop too much.

Yesterday, 11:42 PM	#71
cadams2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 50	Trying to convince the misses to let me head back to my old stomping grounds and go to MACNA!!! this will be a first for me since I am still a newby (2yrs). Hope to meet some of the experts and pick their brains.

Today, 07:46 AM	#72
fishinchick Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Poinciana, Florida Posts: 1,428	Well just bring her along then! You can use the whole 'resort hotel' angle. I went by the hotel the other day and I have to say, it's pretty nice! You can also suggest that you guys take an extra vacation day and "spend a wonderful day together at Disneyworld". There is no shortage of things to do and see down here. __________________ Nothing good happens fast in this hobby. Adrienne Current Tank Info: 120 gallon starphire 'mostly' sps reef. Sump, refugium, ASM G3 skimmer, Kalk drip and really big CA reactor! two 175 watt 14k halides, a buncha T5 Actinics that I dont care much for, and a bunch of fish that eat and poop too much.

Today, 11:46 AM	#73
albert7753 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Balch Springs , Tx Posts: 24	This will be my first Macna looking forward to it __________________ Albert Duarte 120gal Rimless Starphire Current Tank Info: 120gal new build 2/08