Pullip and Dal Doll Lovers Event 2015

[ByronicHeroine]

But I had fish plans....even though I voted for fairy tales... I'm very conflicted right now. I have no idea what I'm going to do. I'm still excited though.

You can do something with mermaids - so its both a fish and a fairy tale - I'm all giddy about this theme

No mermaids.

[martah]

Love the theme!
I did some calculations the other day and my US trip will cost me around £5000, some hardcore saving is a must. Dolly diet... and probably instant noodles diet too.

[TrueFan]

Ouch!

[ByronicHeroine]

Love the theme!
I did some calculations the other day and my US trip will cost me around £5000, some hardcore saving is a must. Dolly diet... and probably instant noodles diet too.

At least there's a prize for the person who traveled the farthest to get to PUDDLE.

Also, how much did you budget for a room? If you stay at the hotel there's a discount if you book early. I think it was less than 80 a night for a king bed.

[lyricsoul]

Hmmm the idea I have is for a folk tale which isn't really the same thing. I really want to do a custom this time around so I better get a MIO kit to start practicing. I do have BRH's stock though so she'll probably be coming with me next year.

[Severity]

Folk tales should count too!

[martah]

Love the theme!
I did some calculations the other day and my US trip will cost me around £5000, some hardcore saving is a must. Dolly diet... and probably instant noodles diet too.

At least there's a prize for the person who traveled the farthest to get to PUDDLE.

Also, how much did you budget for a room? If you stay at the hotel there's a discount if you book early. I think it was less than 80 a night for a king bed.

I was budgeting around $140 per night for the Puddle hotel, just to be on a safe side but if there will be a discount then that is even better, leaves me with more spending money. I will need to be there at least a day ahead too, to sort out and get used to different timezone.
What bumps the price is the fact that I want to stay in Chicago for a week after Puddle. I'm sure everything will end up costing less but I always rather to be eecting higher prices so that there are no unpleasant surprises. Hopefully exchange rate will be in my favour too.

[TrueFan]

Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, either is fine.

[Meowceline]

Can I help with the gift bag artwork? I went to art school I know how to art

[TrueFan]

Can I help with the gift bag artwork? I went to art school I know how to art

vanie is coordinating the gift bag art. Anyone interested in helping can contact her. Thanks for offering!

[ByronicHeroine]

Oh, yeah that extra week would bump up the cost, but if you're coming all the way to Chicago, you have to stay and see things. I don't know if you're a Star Wars fan, but they just announced that the George Lucas Cultural Museum is going to be built in Chicago by the Shedd, and a lot of other big attractions. I doubt it'll be ready by next year, but maybe for 2016. You should also look into a Chicago City Pass or a Chicago Go Card. They work differently but both of them let you pay one price and get the option to visit a lot of places.

[kaninchen]

What bumps the price is the fact that I want to stay in Chicago for a week after Puddle. I'm sure everything will end up costing less but I always rather to be eecting higher prices so that there are no unpleasant surprises. Hopefully exchange rate will be in my favour too.

staying in chicago a week after is going to bump the price dramatically as there is a very large convention (neocon) held usually the week after. and it's big. really big. like every room in chicago is booked and the only one you can find is $800 a night big.

[TrueFan]

Hey, the good news is that Neocon is June 15-17 next year (it was June 9-11) this year. So hopefully that will help.

[martah]

$800 a night big.

My plan is to leave on 13/14 June so hopefully I will avoid that cost.

I'm not a fan of Star Wars, unfortunately. Thank you for the passes link though, I will take a look into it.
I would love to visit Broadway in Chicago but the show I was really exited about, Pippin, is starting from 28th. Maybe there will be something else that sparks my interest.

[AliceMR]

I've had the perfect idea that will coincide with this years theme! This theme sounds like a really fun idea, hopefully I'll be able to make it this year