One thing that I want to create with the Myths and Legends Convention is an experience. I got the opportunity to go to Universal Studios and spend time at both parts of the Harry Potter Worlds that they’ve created, and I kept thinking the whole time, This is what I want.

And I can sort of create it. I might not have carts of Butterbeer in the streets, but I do have a cash bar with fun, silly drinks (with and without alcohol, thankyouverymuch). All the people working at Universal were wearing the “wizard costume”; we have cosplayers. They have roller coasters; we have panels, discussions, teas, and dances. They have shops; we have a vendor room. And our hotel rooms may not have views of the park (or conference rooms), but they are steps away from the fun.  And our hotel rooms have better views anyway, in my opinion. I mean, Mountains!

The fun things that make this an experience happen because of you. You come in costume, you enjoy the programming, you join in the gaming and connect through shared experiences, creating this interwoven web of awesomeness. By being present, you are part of the tapestry and part of the experience.

So to encourage more folks to stay onsite and help create this ongoing experience for everyone, I’m offering a special MALCon 2015 Collectible item for people staying at the hotel (booking rooms under our group). What is this collectible? It might be a pin, it might be MALCon artwork, it might be a tote bag; you’ll just have to stay at the hotel to find out. 😉 I can tell you it’s cool enough that I want one (and I’m getting one since I’m staying at the hotel).

How do you get in on this awesomeness? Call the hotel at 303-452-4100 to make your reservation. Our group code is MTH2. Regular checkout time is noon, fyi. Rooms come with fridges, free internet, and free breakfast at the buffet each morning (it includes waffles, yall!). It’s pretty awesome to walk into breakfast and sit between tables of Hobbits and Hogwarts students, elves and angels, Doctors and Captains. 🙂

To be guaranteed the discounted room rate and my special collectible item, you’ll need to get your reservation in by end of day on July 24. After that, the hotel can’t guarantee you can get into our block, but anyone who still manages to get in after that date, I will try to get you cool swag as well.

Last year they put us all in the same hallway, and it was a real treat to be seeing other con folks heading to and from the convention space. I am hoping we can make it even cooler this year. If we take over the whole floor, I’ll ask the hotel if I can decorate the entryways and make it even more fun for all of us there.

Fine print: one collectible for each hotel night reservation. Reservation for one night? I’ll give you one. Staying two nights? You get two. You and three friends stay in one room for two nights? I’ll give you two and y’all can fight over who gets them. 🙂

The convention is a month and half away, and I can’t wait to see you all and enjoy this experience together. 🙂