MCI BBQ DO X - May 1-3, 2015
Apr 1, 2015, 6:03 pm
#32
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Flyover Territory
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 687
I'd hate to talk anyone out of going to Jack Stack, but I've got 4 tickets to the Royals v Tigers that night. Game time is 7:10pm.
PM me if interested.
We are in section 316 (loge), row A. The photo below is from the next section over but gives an idea of the view. I love these seats because they're in the front row of the section so you can easily see over tall people seated in front of you, and lots of room to stretch your legs.
http://aviewfrommyseat.com/photo/260.../row-C/seat-2/
Anita
PM me if interested.
We are in section 316 (loge), row A. The photo below is from the next section over but gives an idea of the view. I love these seats because they're in the front row of the section so you can easily see over tall people seated in front of you, and lots of room to stretch your legs.
http://aviewfrommyseat.com/photo/260.../row-C/seat-2/
Anita
Apr 2, 2015, 12:42 pm
#33
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
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Posts: 1,238
Count me in as a maybe! I have a long due visit, to see a cousin. If it falls during that weekend, I'd love to attend!!
Apr 2, 2015, 11:14 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Around The World
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Posts: 384
Count me in plus one. We are also arriving at 740pm maybe we can catch a ride together. SilverSpringer talked me into going
Apr 3, 2015, 1:12 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Westchester Co, NY or Rio Grande Valley, TX or ???
Programs: BAEC G, WN A-, Hyatt G, HH G, MAR T, Hz PC, was [UA2P, FL A+Elite, BD G]
Posts: 2,271
Apr 3, 2015, 1:52 pm
#36
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Toledo, OH USA
Posts: 46
Can you recommend any hotels that are convenient to the location of the DO activities?
Bob
Bob
Apr 3, 2015, 4:00 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Westchester Co, NY or Rio Grande Valley, TX or ???
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The MCI BBQ DO is all over the KC area. You will need some form of transport (rental car; ride with someone who has a car; ...). The Westin Crown is probably the "most convenient SPG property"*; it's looks to be within walking distance of Friday night's meal at Jack Stack, but ~10 minutes drive to "Joe's KC" (formerly Oklahoma Joe's) and ~15 minutes drive to LC's.
I have stayed at the Westin; it's fine but the price is a bit more than I want to pay and their parking charges annoy me. I'm staying out by the airport; cheaper and free parking but a bit more driving.
* - I saw your question about SPG properties at the TOL DO...
Apr 3, 2015, 4:10 pm
#38
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,249
I'm a Hyatt person so I'm staying at the Hyatt place Overland Park/Convention Center on Friday and the airport Hyatt Place on Saturday. If another Hyatt person needs a ride, please PM.
Apr 3, 2015, 5:27 pm
#39
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Toledo, OH USA
Posts: 46
> saw your question about SPG properties at the TOL DO...<
I'm local. I have no questions. Just answers.
Bob
I'm local. I have no questions. Just answers.
Bob
Apr 3, 2015, 8:46 pm
#40
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
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Planning to attend both the TOL DO and the MCI DO, if everything goes according to plan!! Missed the FUK DO though... 
Apr 13, 2015, 1:18 pm
#41
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Priority Groups Platinum, Club carlson gold, Hilton Silver, AA, Delta, SPG member
Posts: 1
Hi,
I will be in Kansas city for work from Phoenix till sat noon so please consider me in for Friday night / sat before noon. If anything changes i will let you know in advance.
I will be in Kansas city for work from Phoenix till sat noon so please consider me in for Friday night / sat before noon. If anything changes i will let you know in advance.
Apr 13, 2015, 3:44 pm
#42
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I'm a probable for some of the Saturday festivities. Going to Billy Joel on Friday night...
Certainly don't *need* to add any new destinations, but I've become a big fan of Q39, a newer place over by KU Medical Center. More of a quasi-gourmet barbecue experience as opposed to a powerfeed like LC's or Bryant's. Might be one you mix in at snacktime: the chicken wings are amazing, even though wings aren't a traditional KC 'cue staple.
It's First Friday, which means everything in the Crossroads is open late - art galleries, outdoor entertainment, food trucks, bars, restaurants, etc. The hotel locations would be Crown Center first, downtown 2nd, and Plaza 3rd. Crown Center area is a couple Starwoods plus a Residence Inn/Fairfield combo. If you want FS Marriott or HHonors, you have to go downtown or Plaza.
Overland Park and the airport are both a long way away from all of this. (20-30 minutes' drive each.)
Certainly don't *need* to add any new destinations, but I've become a big fan of Q39, a newer place over by KU Medical Center. More of a quasi-gourmet barbecue experience as opposed to a powerfeed like LC's or Bryant's. Might be one you mix in at snacktime: the chicken wings are amazing, even though wings aren't a traditional KC 'cue staple.
It's First Friday, which means everything in the Crossroads is open late - art galleries, outdoor entertainment, food trucks, bars, restaurants, etc. The hotel locations would be Crown Center first, downtown 2nd, and Plaza 3rd. Crown Center area is a couple Starwoods plus a Residence Inn/Fairfield combo. If you want FS Marriott or HHonors, you have to go downtown or Plaza.
Overland Park and the airport are both a long way away from all of this. (20-30 minutes' drive each.)
Apr 13, 2015, 6:49 pm
#43
In memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: IAD, BOS, PVD
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Please move me to "definite." Thanks.
Apr 13, 2015, 7:58 pm
#44
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,249
The Hyatts at Overland Park and MCI are a distance but I need the stays for diamond.
Apr 15, 2015, 7:06 am
#45
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I was thinking that Q39 (run by Munchin Hogs, who also cook for
the airport Hilton) was a good bet for Sunday. I'm thinking of making
a res for opening time (11) - they accept parties of up to 8.
Anyone in?
the airport Hilton) was a good bet for Sunday. I'm thinking of making
a res for opening time (11) - they accept parties of up to 8.
Anyone in?