Does Microsoft have a special deal with Universal? I had my Universal fill at PDC2003. Don’t get me wrong, it will still be blast. I was just hoping that they might splurge this year and rent out one of the Disney parks.Who wouldn’t love riding the Tower of Terror and Aerosmith’s Rock ‘N Roll roller coaster after a few cocktails???
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April 14, 2005
TechEd 2000 was in Orlando, and the party was at Universal. PDC 2000 was also in Orlando, a month after TechEd and it’s party was at SeaWorld.
April 15, 2005
TechEd ‘97 (yeah.. I think it was ‘97) was also at Sea World. Here’s a fun game to play we played than (at Sea World). At the attendee party they have an assortment of “cocktail” stations, “food” stations and even “desert” stations. I remember at Sea World we did (1) lap around the park and at every cocktail station we had to parktake in a beverage. Let’s just say by time we made in around park, we were all pretty much crawling out of there. Anyone up for a round or two at this years attendee party?
April 18, 2005
I missed 97 (one of the three I didn’t get to), but I remember enjoying the roller coasters at Universal quite a lot.
It was hot, wasn’t it? I remember being terribly uncomfortable waiting for an hour in the line for that new (at the time) “Hulk” ride… only to get near the front of the line and hearing the announcement that the ride had broken down. ARRRRRGH!
Maybe that was part of the experience. I seem to recall a large number of people around me turning into green, angry monsters with torn shirts. …at least until I blacked out an tore my own shirt somehow. Go figger.
April 18, 2005
From what I hear… the party is at Universal Studios, not Islands of Adventure. So there won’t be any chance of trying to get on the Hulk, but they do have ‘The Mummy’ which I’m looking forward to.
Check it out at http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/orlando/website/usf_attraction_mummy.html
April 18, 2005
I’m not sure whether I’d prefer the lines or not…the last time I rode the Hulk coaster, there were no lines at all, so we rode three times in a row, as fast as we could run back through the line. That was when I discovered that I am occasionally prone to motion sickness. I didn’t actually lose my dinner, but I ended up going back to the bus early, and had the bus equivalent of bed spins for the next hour or so…not fun.
It *is* a great ride, though. :-)
April 18, 2005
LOL!
I came to realization a while ago that I was getting old when I started feeling claustrophobic from being strapped into these new fangled roller coasters. I can handle it for the length of the ride, but God help me if we ever got stuck.
I’ve also had a few occasions where I felt a litle woozy afterwords. That never happened before!
Gone are the days of being young and stupid.
April 18, 2005
Are we sure that the party is at Universal Studios? I see no other confirmation of that on the web. Can you post a link? I want to be sure before I buy a guest ticket for my wife.
April 18, 2005
I haven’t seen any “official” mention on a Microsoft site about it yet. I was informed that the party was at Universal Studios from the nice lady at Maritz Travel. Maritz is handling all of the registration and accomadations for TechEd, so I would guess they’d know something about the attendee party. Take it for whatever it’s worth.
April 19, 2005
Has there been any mention of an MCP party this year? I didn’t see anywhere on my registration asking for my MCP credentials.
April 20, 2005
I think there is some sort of “Techie Influencers” party happening on Wednesday (probably not named like that..) that may include MCPs and MCTs like last years. I know I’m working at it. :) But I don’t know who all is being invited, unfortunately.
I’ve attended all the MCP parties since ‘98, and it would be a shame if they didn’t somehow get all MCPs to some special outing. But.. reality may be that there are just SO MANY of us now!
I’ll post something about the party to my blog when I know more.
April 20, 2005
Kevin -
And any invites you may be able to pass along would be most gratious. :-)
As a matter of fact, I was looking to either attend some sort of event every night of the week. Whether that’s crashing (err…) *getting invited* to any vendor and/or “influencer” parties or setting our own get togethers up. Anyone interested? I should probably blog this so it gets more viewers.
April 23, 2005
All -
Ummm Universal studios. Well looks like i need to stock up on the dramimine, I am not 21 any more. I be honest I rather be at Islands of Adventure, as oppose to Universal, but hey a party is a party.
Dave -
Me miss a party…. never. Yeah I would go.
April 25, 2005
GulfSider said:
“Are we sure that the party is at Universal Studios? I see no other confirmation of that on the web. Can you post a link? I want to be sure before I buy a guest ticket for my wife. ”
It’s official :)
http://www.msteched.com/content/events.aspx
Second line reads ” It will feature a large attendee-only party at Universal Studios”
May 4, 2005
Help! I missed registeration. Is there anyone that won’t be going and can pass on a seat?
May 4, 2005
James -
Today is the last day for cancellations. You might want to call today and try your luck at getting a spot.
May 20, 2005
Anybody heard of any other parties besides the MCP and Attendee party? Anybody staying at the Rosen Centre Hotel?
May 25, 2005
Found this tonight and wanted to share it with everyone. Go RSVP and get yourself a pass to this party (got lots of T-shirts and Hawaiian shirts last year in San Diego).
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Exclusive MCP Opportunities at Tech Ed
Attend the Microsoft Influencer Appreciation Party
Get ready to rub shoulders with the industries’ most influential people at the Microsoft Influencer Appreciation Party, taking place at the Metropolis & Matrix on June 8 from 7:00 P.M?11:00 P.M. Exclusively for MCPs, MVPs, MCTs, and other select influencers in the community who are registered Tech Ed attendees, this is your opportunity to network with industry peers and key Microsoft executives, and enjoy an evening full of music, food, drinks, and fun?all compliments of Microsoft. Register today using code: MCPINF. Attendance to this party is first come, first served.
http://microsoft.crgevents.com/InfluencerParty
Get Your Free MCP Hat
If you’re a registered Tech Ed attendee, stop by the Microsoft Learning Study Hall and show your MCP wallet card to receive your free MCP hat. Wear the hat all week during Tech Ed and if you’re spotted by someone on the Microsoft Learning Team, you’ll win a gift. MCPs are eligible to receive as many gifts as possible, so be sure not to leave your hotel without it. Hats are available while supplies last.
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So, any other party info? Last year there was a party at the San Diego Zoo with Jessica Simpson performing. You had to get special passes from NetIQ, SMS or the MOM guys.
May 28, 2005
vendor parties: no detilas on how to register
Tuesday, June 7th ? HP/AMD/Microsoft at the House of Blues from 8:00 to 11:00
Wednesday, Jun 8th ? Sybari Customer Appreciation at the Buena Vista Water Sports from 7:00-11:00
June 7, 2005
Go to the Exchange Cabana and get a sticker to go to the influencer party if you’re not already signed up.