Macna 2010

Reef Pets · Jul 28, 2010

Just wondering how many people are attnding MACNA this year. Typically, by now there is a lot of posts about MACNA but I have not seen many so far.

I realize that Labor Day weekend can be rather busy for many people. Therefore, I am wondering if the date of the expo (Labor Day weekend) has anything to do with people attending or not attending MACNA this year?
Gary

nayrgaijin · Jul 28, 2010

That's not stopping me!!!
I am hopefully flying out on the 2nd, my birthday

WOOT!!!!!

Are you going Gary?

Reef Pets · Jul 28, 2010

That will be a great birthday! We planned on being a vendor at MACNA, just want to make sure that the date will not be a problem for people.

nayrgaijin · Jul 28, 2010

Everyone is welcome!

Reef Pets · Jul 28, 2010

Its typically an amazing expo..

Speg · Jul 28, 2010

I'm going. I'm pretty local so may as well!

Maybe I'll bring the Toxic Lavas I got from you and I'll show you the new baby that's ready to open any day now....

m and m · Jul 28, 2010

The how am I getting coral home does it for me. I mean for me and the gf to fly down, room and ticket is go na be like 900 food 4-500 to nice dinners. It's not worth the 1300 to me when I don't have a deffinate way to get the coral home.

TANKSALOT · Jul 28, 2010

I'll be there.

there is already a thread with a lot of posts about who is going to MACNA and about meeting up and getting Reef2Reef shirts and all.

Might want to continue this ther so we don't have 2 threads doing the same thing.

TANKSALOT
aka - Steve

Speg · Jul 28, 2010

m and m said:
The how am I getting coral home does it for me. I mean for me and the gf to fly down, room and ticket is go na be like 900 food 4-500 to nice dinners. It's not worth the 1300 to me when I don't have a deffinate way to get the coral home.

Well, you have friends in FL don't you? I'd personally be willing to hold coral and ship them back home to people once they've arrived home.
I'm sure that others that you're more familiar with on this board would also be willing to help you out with that.

BlazinNano · Jul 28, 2010

I am not going to MACNA because I have to work the whole weekend. I work for a very busy Vet Hospital in the Kennel so holiday weekends are crazy. I did take thur. off work to volunteer and help everyone setup or what ever MACNA needs me to do. Can't go to the show but I love the hobby so much i will help out for free. So if you see a guy with an Abraham Lincoln beard come say whats up....lol

melev · Jul 28, 2010

I'll be there. I've never been to Florida, so this is my excuse.

UFfishingirl · Jul 29, 2010

I wish I was going. Don't have the money to go even though I live in Orlando

Speg · Jul 29, 2010

UFfishingirl said:
I wish I was going. Don't have the money to go even though I live in Orlando

Ouch..can't sell some coral?

Reef Pets · Jul 29, 2010

Good to see that people are going to make it! I was afraid that the holiday weekend would stop some people from attending.

melev · Jul 29, 2010

UFfishingirl, with you being local, you don't have to pay for a hotel nor a flight. You can even brown bag it. Find a way to make the extra money needed to get in the door. You'll have a great time.

Rukis · Jul 29, 2010

I'll b there! Come by my booth and say HI! Cant wait, see you guys all there, should be a blast!

Anative · Aug 1, 2010

If your coming to MACNA think about coming early or staying an extra day to take advantage of two exciting tours we are offering:

Thursday 9/2 - Behind-The-Scenes Tour - Manta Aquarium - Sea World
Behind-the-scenes tours of the new Manta attraction aquarium tanks at SeaWorld Theme Park will be available to MACNA attendees on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 1:00pm. Justin Zimmerman, SeaWorld Aquatic Supervisor and ORCA member will help give these personalized tours of the new Manta attraction aquarium tanks in the afternoon. These tours will be FREE, however you must purchase entry into SeaWorld Theme Park to participate. Park tickets are available at a convention discount at www.SeaWorldTickets.com. This is a custom tour that is not available to the public and you will need to sign up for the tours in advance HERE. MACNA 2010 and SeaWorld will only be accepting the first 50 people who sign-up. After you sign-up and prior to September 2, 2010, you will be sent a confirmation email for instructions on time and location to meet in the park for your group tour.

Click here for more information.

Monday 9/6 - Behind the Scenes Tours of The Seas Aquarium at Disney
Come see behind the scenes at Disneyâ€™s The Seas with Nemo and Friends (formerly known as The Living Seas). On this specialized tour youâ€™ll get to view both behind the scene and top of The Seas (worldâ€™s second largest aquarium) and back stage areas of the dolphin and manatee exhibits. Disneyâ€™s Aquarists will also take you on a tour of the life support area, which includes the filtration, pumps and quarantine areas of this magnificent aquarium. To add to your experience the Aquarists will show you both the Back Stage and On Stage (inside view of aquarium) areas of the entire Aquarium. This is a tour you donâ€™t want to miss!

Click here for more information.