I'm sure those who go will have a blast but a cruise just ins't for me.  Much too long for me and I definitely would be drinking wine while there so the cost would add up.    In addition I have two dogs I board when I go to fest so 8-10 days would cost about $700, then airfare from where I live is about $400 plus the cost of a passport would put me quite overboard~!

A great opportunity for those who can afford it and love to sail the seas!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

  Have an awesome Birthday! 

 

  Happiness to you for another year!

I have no idea of the legalities of showing something privately before the DVD comes out but I am sure there would have been an interest especially for those who have not had a chance to see it. I myself just recently went to see it.  They did show both NODS and HODS starting at 6:00.  I left at around 4 so not sure who stuck around but I know a few in the hotel mentioned staying until the end.  I am very pleased that those I came into contact with seemed to be respectful to each other in person but I have seen some of the negative postings on Facebook pages. I tend to ignore that behavior and anyone that tries to instigate which is why I removed myself from most of the pages on there.  Obviously there is still a huge interest in the fest and I think the DVD will do well and have more of an impact at future fest.

Cool Lydia, I missed the auction and did not know that. 

Here are a few photos from Saturday night at the Doubletree where most seemed to congregate.  The lobby was pretty much a big Dark Shadows living room with many of us lounging around quite comfortably.  There is also a photo of Joan and I ( she is on here I believe) taken after the banquet on Sunday afternoon.

Nope, definitely was not a huge part at least from what I saw.  I was in and out of the tent quite often enjoying the grounds when it wasn't pouring rain,  taking photos of the house and just taking in the beauty of Lyndhurst so I may have missed some of that part but it wasn't a big topic of conversation while conversing with other fans.  Most just asked one another if they had seen it and their thoughts.  They gave away some small movie posters for the new movie but mine was destroyed by the rain.

I purchased a DVD from MPI ( The beginning  of the series) for $20 and wish I got more, as well as a sweatshirt $15 and t-shirt $10.  There were lots of photos for sale, videos and of course each cast member had their own photos for sale.  Some bobble head dolls seemed to sell quite well.  I looked at some things and wondered  " who would buy that" but then I guess it comes down to one mans trash it another mans treasure. There were some cool t-shirts with the new movie cast but I did not see where they were selling them and thought maybe someone just made them up themselves to sell.