😲 I spent $3,600 on GOWild 2023 and it was NOT worth it.

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@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Thank you Meagan C for taking me under your wing and letting me sit with you on day 2!!! ❤ (also this is my personal experience, I know lots of others had an awesome time. 😊) Also I miscalculated the hotel - should have been $1,589.62 😮

@mochacondulce Жыл бұрын

People need to be more objective when they see YTers in the planner community review a planner conference. Of course these women are going to RAVE about the conference when the brands who sponsor them also sponsor the event. 😅 That is why Jen's review is so important because it is real and honest.

@donnastratton8397 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. What a rip off. You can watch a video for affirmations. 😮

@nunyabiznizz5619 Жыл бұрын

1. I had no idea planning conferences were even a thing. 2. No way in hell I'd pay that much to go to a conference of any kind (even if it was something I was totally obsessed with). 3. Nothing is EVER free at these things. Nothing. You paid for every paperclip and staple used. They want you to *think* it's free, but...

@falberfiveceo 10 ай бұрын

Was literally going to buy a ticket for 2024 now when something told me to youtube Go Wild 2024 and your video came up. Your comment of "I can take a really nice family vacay with the cost of Go Wild" really hit me. I am going to opt-out. Thanks for your honest review.

@LindaASJ 3 ай бұрын

I'm going this year for the first time. It's being held in Dallas and I live 15 minutes from the event hotel so obviously my costs are just the ticket and then whatever I buy at the event. I thought it would be a good time to check it out. Hind sight, I wish I would have opened my home up to host some planners who didn't want to pay such a high rate for the hotel. Even though it's my understanding this hotel is much more reasonable than past venues, a lot of people are going to spend a lot of money they might not really be able to afford or at least want to afford out of their budgets.

@thetherapyofplanning_1 10 ай бұрын

Hey Jen! Just running across your review now (in September). Go Wild DC was my first one. I live in VA and so I decided if ever there was a time to check it out it was when it was within driving distance. I, like you,travel for work quite a bit and I thought the hotel price was ridiculous especially with no fridge. I too went by myself and it was strange being at a conference that was not for work and not knowing anyone. I did meet some nice people and I did enjoy the event but I can easily see all of the negatives too. And easily the cost of the ticket covered the swag and the room and snacks that were provided. In others words I could have taken the ticket price and purchased all that was given to us and gotten specifically things I would use. The people were the best draw. All in all it still was a great experience I don’t regret but I will really weigh spending that type of money for a conference again. I went to DC Planner and Journal Con a month later and spent was less got a lot of swag and really enjoyed the conference. Check out my review of each if you get a chance! Thanks for your great review!!

@NitaNellEtc Жыл бұрын

I agree with you about not being worth it. My daughter & I went last year here in Southern California. We only considered going since we live in Los Angeles. And, we paid for our registration just before covid hit in 2020. We (all) had to wait two years to attend. Even without airfare, it was pricey by Disneyland! Even Hilton hotel (of course) My daughter fought the fray/rush to get us a good table - it was like a stampede! 😂 I did enjoy the African American panel of planner/stationery companies like: Notiq, Goldmine & Co, Ivory Paper, & Cloth & Paper. They shared the challenges they faced breaking into that industry. Very informative. My daughter & I enjoyed the planner session Saturday night with the other attendees. But overall the event is a "ONCE IS ENOUGH" experience. 😊

@LokiBagFullOfCats Жыл бұрын

I'm not even part of the scrapbooking community but I really loved how refreshing and honest you were with this video!! Everyone's experiences are different, but more people should be real and speak when they don't have as positive of an experience. Love it!

@tawannaturner7924 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to see this! I went last year and it was very disappointing. I feel like the general public experience is nothing like what is portrayed by the “famous” KZfaqrs in the planner community.

@brandydonaville8929 11 ай бұрын

This is the first time I've been on your channel. So, GoWild Washington DC was my first GoWild. I understand your thought process about the cost being high for the conference, but depending on when you purchased your ticket, there was plenty of time to question some of the events, what to expect, etc. I researched for an entire year before purchasing my ticket and knew generally what to expect. My take on the conference was "While planning everything in your life, kids, spouse, work, family, friends, animals. Remember that you have to care for yourself. Plan time to be good to you." I hate that you didn't enjoy yourself. I had a blast and can't wait to GoWild in Dallas, TX!! Please don't take this post negatively. It was meant to be a different prospective only. Take care!

@delinahstewart1795 8 ай бұрын

I’m considering going to the one in Dallas :) it’s only a state away from me and while I enjoy the event, my hubby can go do his thing at the lakes, tackle shops and more. So it would be a couple thing 💗

@eljay1980 Жыл бұрын

I have watched the Go Wild content from Planning With Bumble, Creating in Chaos, Plan With Ilysse and Happy 2 Plan with Desiree who are all planner content channels that I subscribe to and they all gave rave reviews of the conference, swag, etc but I don't recall hearing any of them mention hotel, ticket, etc costs so it's interesting to hear another point of view on it all.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@jupitersplans 5 ай бұрын

I have looked into going, especially this year when they announced Martha Stewart as a speaker! But the price of the conference (just the ticket alone 🤯 then adding on all the travel expenses) always scared me away. I am happy to hear your experience as I think I would end up feeling the same way. Thanks for sharing!

@pineconelife Жыл бұрын

Hi Jen, You confirmed what I thought. Thank you for a non hyped honest review. I’m in Europe. I have considered Go Wild but I was concerned there was too much personal development and not enough planning stuff. You confirmed it. Also we travel a lot - I’m Canadian so am back and forth a lot. The hotel price and no fridge was ridiculous. I’ve been to smaller planner conferences here in Europe and they have been fun. A good mix of presenters and workshops mostly focused on planner styles. Much more affordable.

@thenerdymillennial Жыл бұрын

No matter the city when hotels know that a convention is in town they tend to raise prices on rooms food and everything in between...been going to conventions for over 15 years and that has always been the case

@OhHeyLiana Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your perspective. I think there aren't enough post Go Wild reviews about the downsides of the event and it's associated costs. In so many of the planner groups I see person after person talk about how worth it the event was and that it's not about the swag. Even back when this event was first organized. But I never get much of anything out of most of the sessions in any of the planner conferences I've gone too and the swag has rarely offset what I spent on the event. The connections and friendships? I'm an introvert so outside of people I already knew I've never connected with many. And yes. I can think of many MANY things I can spend that same money on. I think you hit it on the head when you mentioned that a lot of women maybe don't get enough "me time" away from their families. who knows? The fomo is always real when people talk about the event. Maybe I don't fangirl enough people. 😅

@dawntrish Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your frank assessment of this event. Sounds very interesting. I too would have thought there would be A LOT of planning (design, strategies, etc.). How strange that there wasn't much.

@edwinabeat Жыл бұрын

The thought of staring at someone or having someone staring at me giving affirmations makes me so uncomfortable - I so related to your "no thanks" attitude it made me laugh! It's exactly like ice breakers ughhh no thanks!

@Theunpopularmom Жыл бұрын

that would have ticked me off if the planner conference was not centered on planning and planners

@deirdremccann3212 Жыл бұрын

Love your honesty Jen. I literally laughed out loud at your hasty exit when you were told to look into someone’s eyes!! 🤣

@gailluker4875 Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@debbiekey8922 10 ай бұрын

It was so awkward.

@Karenm1969 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your review and insight. I looked today at the pricing and said; YUP, not going…way too expensive. I crazily thought the ticket price included the hotel…ha ha ha.

@beckybuvat2500 Жыл бұрын

Lol you cracked me up when you said about the affirmations and you scooted off to the bathroom, ha ha you are so funny and so down to earth. I would've done the same thing!! Btw, looking good lady, thanks for another interesting video :)

@Handmadebusinesstips Жыл бұрын

I love these videos! I just started traveling for work (conferences mostly) and watched your travel tips vlogs and used a lot of your advice. Keep these types of videos coming! I recently left teaching after 21 years and went into edTech sales. Loving the new life!!

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Good for you!! ❤

@michellelee9483 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been in the planner community for years, but I’ve never gone and I’m glad I don’t go. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@debbiekey8922 10 ай бұрын

I went last year and I had a good time but it wasn't life transforming and I didn't make 1500 new best friends.

@elizabethfalcon9208 Жыл бұрын

I love that you will and do these types of things on your own. I scrapbook and don’t have any personal friends who do it so I go to events on my own and I’m not outgoing. I went to my first crop last October which required an airplane ride all alone and I was the youngest one there but since we all love scrapbooking I had lots of fun.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

That’s great! I have always had a good experience at crops 😊

@suzanne296 Жыл бұрын

Good for you to do it alone. I'll sit hope and feel sad. I need to try and do a trip with a group of woman.

@roycroftgirl2446 Жыл бұрын

I so, so appreciated this review. I wanted to go to this event a couple years ago and now listening to you, Jen, I am happy to hear that it’s not all that it’s built up to be. Thank you so much for this video!

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Katie-ev6vr Жыл бұрын

Your honesty is refreshing. I believe you are being kind. I am not a planner nor did I go but I follow you and I totally agree with everything you said!

@francewisniewski Жыл бұрын

I feel like there are two types of planner, probably more. I’m the kind that sees it as a form of creative documenting. I’m not interested in using it for personal development. I think that may be a bigger thing with the bullet journal community. Thanks for sharing your experience because that’s a big investment and it helps to know which segment of the community would get more from it.

@skywise29 Жыл бұрын

I agree, it was fun but I would love more information on planning methods, different planners.

@jelenanikolic6377 Жыл бұрын

Missing your weekend prep videos,cooking,cleaning...hope you bring them back regularly ❤

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Working on it!

@michelledarienzo Жыл бұрын

I've been considering Go Wild for a while but just never really found the time to actually attend. If I'd gone under the thought that it was a planner conference and found out it was more personal development, affirmations, crying, and the like, I would have been pretty mad at the wasted money. Thank you so much for the honest review, because I've not heard it described like that previously.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@christinedisneyqueen5746 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to go to the GoWild event for 2 years. Thank you for your honest review! ☺️

@KristanKremer Жыл бұрын

This was a great review, Jen! Super honest and it sounds like what I had imagined in my head. I've never been to Go Wild but I also don't really want to go so I'm probably not their target market ? IDK. But I know it would be overwhelming for me. I've been to other hobby niche community conventions and Go Wild sounds nothing like that. Maybe that's by design but it's not for me. The content people share about it is overwhelming enough, let alone actually going! LOL But, again, that's a me thing. I think if you're a person that's already familiar with the Wild for Planners community and the courses offered with Wild U then the convention makes more sense (kind of like a lifestyle in addition to planning) Thanks for sharing!

@annh. Жыл бұрын

Another YTer I watch went to this and loved it. She wasn't there the whole time. I had no idea there was conferences for planners. I buy my planner at WM. 😁😁😁

@xMichelex Жыл бұрын

I know right! I have one planner from WM. I wonder how much "planning" goes into the event LOL! Obviously it's a big thing, I just find it funny.

@kathy4g565 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a planner for several years and keep thinking I want to go to Go Wild. So nice to hear your honest opinion on it. Thanks for sharing.

@debbiekey8922 10 ай бұрын

There's a planner's conference in Chicago that's three days in November for $375 and I think I'm going to try that one instead.

@leticiapantoja9986 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you made this review. I’m hoping they bring it to Chicago cause that will be the only way I ever go. While I don’t mind spending the money on something I enjoy I would be pissed if it were on personal development talk.

@belindaallen16 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, I have had EC planners for years. I thought it would've been more geered towards planning in your planner vs what it turned out to be. Yeah that was way expensive. Although I might have paid it to come and hang out with you 😊... been watching your video for years! THANKS JEN!

@GoblinsAreAGirlsBestFriend 6 ай бұрын

I feel like conferences primarily geared towards women in any sector can still be quite problematic and narrow-vision. I am a female leader in the corporate world and a few times a year I get sent to business conferences geared towards women and/or diversity on behalf of the company and sometimes I am just in awe of the content. Last year I was sent to a female entrepreneurship lunch event and the speaker started a vitamin/supplement business with her husband's capitol (which in an of itself makes her advice very limited) and most of her talk and Q&A ended up being completely and entirely about eating disorders and body image. Imagine a "regular" conference going that way, it would never. It feels like a consolation prize.

@terriann3031 Жыл бұрын

You should see if you can apply to be a speaker next time, usually you get to attend for free. I think you could easily be a speaker there.

@brandiwasek Жыл бұрын

I went several years ago and while I had fun I also didn’t feel the need to go back. I think people in the click groups have a ton more fun and sadly even though I’ve been a decorative planner since 2016 I’ve never made those online friendships.

@lorimcmahan5683 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jen for sharing the other side! I had no idea how expensive it was!

@hollygarza2319 Жыл бұрын

thanks for a great review. Answered a lot of questions Ive been wondering about.

@darniataylor7749 Жыл бұрын

I've never been, but I've heard that it's expensive. A lot of the planners that I watch say that they start saving for the next GoWild as soon as they've attended current one. I'm an extreme introvert, so, money aside, I don't think it's something that I'd want to attend.

@mirandaphilippi600 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, It's super nice to hear this perspective. Everything I've ever seen has just people raving about it the whole time and how great it is and all that. So it's nice to hear this. Thanks. :-)

@tammycope3145 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jenn! I have always wondered about it, and that is not how I want to spend my money!

@arthrodea Жыл бұрын

I have to travel to medical conferences frequently - I often stay in an Air B&B or Vrbo place -whatever is cheapest, or a smaller hotel that is not the one where the conference is being held. Usually the hotel where the conference is being held is SUPER overpriced. I find a room to stay that has a mini frig and a microwave - that way I can go buy some basic food supplies and just eat in my room for most meals. I take full advantage of any free meals at the conference.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

I thought about trying to get a room somewhere else!

@keishachambers1231 Жыл бұрын

This was my first Go Wild also and I agree with you. I had fun and met a lot of really nice people but I dont know if I would go again. I only went this year because I'm in the area. I was not expecting the sessions to be so heavy. The hotel was definitely not worth the price.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@barbstormo7030 Жыл бұрын

I have always wonder what Go Wild was all about so thanks for your opinion!! Have a great week!

@shelleyclark4759 Жыл бұрын

Event prices have really gone up since Covid. I went to a sewing expo I’ve gone to for years (the first time in person since 2020) and there were only about 1/4 of the vendors and prices for entrance and classes were double what they have been in the past. Plus a $2 convenience fee for every item, class, entrance ticket because they hired a company to take over ticketing. Hotel prices are double the normal price that weekend in the small town they hold the expo. A lot of people decided not to attend or like me, cut down the number of days. At least they didn’t make us do affirmations or other bonding exercises. That’s just weird and awkward.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

That’s a great point!

@OhHeyLiana Жыл бұрын

This event was this pricey even before Covid.

@jillpowell5197 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I feel like all the planner community rave about Go Wild. I live your honesty, especially about the cost

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@blondielocksmakesplans7965 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I had no idea you were a planner as well. Cool.

@KandiceBridges Жыл бұрын

I went last year in Anaheim for the first and last time. I’ve been to so many professional conferences (for attorneys), so I came at it with a different experience history, but I was appalled. It was such a cluster. They need to hire a professional logistics person to plan crowd and line management. It was not worth the $3k. I also didn’t feel like the speakers were always relevant to the subject matter of the conference, which made no sense to me.

@mslap4496 11 ай бұрын

That wasn't my experience at all in DC. It was well organized. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@debbiekey8922 10 ай бұрын

@@mslap4496 They got roasted for Anaheim (lucky they didn't get sued) and made a lot of corrections. DC was pretty well planned. My beefs were primarily with the hotel.

@iheartplzzbmine Жыл бұрын

I grew up using Hilton’s for hotels because my dad used them for travel and that’s where he had his points, and we would go to trips to DC a lot because the museums are free. I’m surprised that there were no fridge in your room! I don’t think I’ve seen that before

@debbiekey8922 10 ай бұрын

It was especially crappy because every day, the front desk would say, "we have a fridge for you and we are going to send it to your room after it has been cleaned. Never got a fridge. Had they been upfront about the lack of fridges, I would have brought a cooler.

@withoutlimitsbudgets Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of this conference before I don’t think I would go obviously due to the price being so expensive! When I did trainings for the military, we had to go to Washington DC one time for a weekend it was a Friday Saturday, Sunday training session that we had to attend and I’m glad that the military paid for it because yeah you’re right it was hell of expensive I was pregnant with my soon to be 14-year-old daughter so this was back in 2008 and I remember a grilled cheese cost me $16! That didn’t even include chips or a drink 20:22

@kimwatts6338 Жыл бұрын

I guess that’s why they want everyone to do positive affirmations with a partner “ I am worthy” …. of spending all this money lol., I agree with you a lot of travel expenses . I’ve been to week workshops on a cruise ship for $2500 all inclusive with entertainment. ( cocktails where not free) Ty for sharing your experience it helps us come to terms with our questionable travel choices. I am a Marriott fan as well . Lots of perks

@marinaroach6364 Жыл бұрын

There is always a learning curve no matter where you go , Disney World, Disney Land, London,Paris, SanDiego, you get the picture…. The second time is always better…. Anyway thank you for the honest critique. I think I’ll spend my money elsewhere. I always appreciate your realness. You are a gem.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

That is a great point 😊

@pamelamark8578 Жыл бұрын

Huge planner here, never wanted to attend. I have watched videos and seen the hauls/swag and felt overwhelmed lol.

@stillsinglestephanie Жыл бұрын

That rate is a lot for the hotel, especially since it wasn’t even a great room with that noise happening! Even in DC you can find decent hotels at a decent rate. When I spent a night in DC on one of my road trips I was able to stay at a Fairfield for right around $100 and it was within walking distance of so many things.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

I can remember getting rooms at the madison in downtown DC for around $175 a night! Which is still steep but better than $275 lol

@TastingParty Жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to a go wild. I sure hope you gave some feedback . You have a great point that they should provide better information on what an event like the PJ thing is about. Also I live in northern VA and can’t remember the last time I stayed in a hotel with no frig. Hopefully Go Wild takes constructive criticism well. Thanks for your honest opinion.

@meganperrault Жыл бұрын

I had tickets but had to cancel and I’m so bummed I wasn’t able to meet you in person! I’ve gone twice before though and definitely know what you mean about the personal development focus and the cliques…and I definitely would’ve been outta there for the affirmations haha. I’ve never spent as much as you did and I think the Vegas year was easily the cheapest for me. That’s a crazy hotel price for sure. Yeesh

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Vegas would def be cheaper!

@darthsuperman49 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this authentic and realistic experience. I want to attend at least once but I totally agree with your points. Thank you for telling this side of the story.

@catlilyscraftykorner Жыл бұрын

All I can think is $275 a night for motel with no fridge and $19 turkey sandwiches . 🤦‍♀️ 🤦‍♀️ ruined mentally.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Ruined mentally is a good word for it 😂

@natashasanders8785 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I went to Go Wild in 2018 and it was a blast! I was a volunteer and I think that helped with making 'fast' friends. Plus I was able to pick my table before the everyone else because I was a volunteer. I live an hour from Austin so I drove which helped tremendously with travel costs. I also had two roommates (one was a voluteer also) which helped the cost of hotel. We didn't stay at the hotel where the conference was. But it was walkable. If I attend another Go Wild conf, I'll attend if its somewhat close...say a state or two away. And I'd probably stay at the hosting hotel.

@eggvip 10 ай бұрын

Do you plan to attend the one in Dallas? I'm still considering it, even after this video.

@natashasanders8785 10 ай бұрын

@@eggvip Yes I'm going to the one in Dallas! I can't wait! I think you'd have a good time!

@dianametobo3068 6 ай бұрын

@@natashasanders8785 I live in Arlington so I HAVE to go!! How do I become a volunteer?

@bbookses4721 Жыл бұрын

Wow I would never have guessed you’d be interested in Go Wild!! I went for the first time this year and had a blast. The hotel was the worst part for sure. I stayed there only because I figured it’d be easier than staying at another hotel and trying to rush over to the conference from an outside location. People posted pictures of bedbugs and they were given different rooms but still. That’s disgusting. Especially for the price of $275/night. I ended up buying a cooler because there were no fridges left by the time I got to the Hilton. (You had to request a fridge for your room for an extra daily fee). Also I don’t know about you but there was no internet reception in the ballroom!! There was wifi in the ballroom but apparently the organizers had to pay for that feature. The wifi was different from the room wifi which worked fine. Thanks for your review! So nice to see a little more objective perspective on it 🤗

@sherrydaugherty6144 Жыл бұрын

Jen and family have a great week have fun thanks from Oklahoma

@craftingrubydreams Жыл бұрын

I'm really sorry I missed meeting you at Go Wild! Maybe we can meet up the next time you're here in DC 😊 And thank you so much for sharing your experience. It was an...interesting experience for me, too, and I'm glad I didn't have the expense of travel as that might have tipped me over into the negative. Right now, I'm neutral. I had fun, and might give it another chance because there were a lot of people I enjoyed finally meeting in person, but it is expensive.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry we didn’t get to meet up too! Was this your first year?

@craftingrubydreams Жыл бұрын

@@Jen-Chapin It was, and I was a volunteer, so I know that definitely affects my experience of the conference as I don't feel like I got to fully immerse myself in the experience as I was helping to make the experience happen for others. I've been to similar types of conferences before for the romance genre, so that also affected how I viewed things. Not badly, but I didn't have that "this is the first time I've felt SEEN!" experience that I know other first-timers had because I've already had that experience.

@99zanne Жыл бұрын

I ALWAYS travel with noice canceling headphones, travel pillow, and sleep mask! Cannot sleep well in strange places and those make it better.

@luckaty Жыл бұрын

I went to the first three, New Orleans, Austin and Nashville. Was a co-sponsor for a table at one, had my own table for one, I was disappointed in the value for money biggest disappointment was the repeat speakers, some were amazing, but too many were repeated annually.

@PrincessCelESF Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t go this year because of another event but am gonna go next year. I will be your party buddy! I can hook you up with the TX Planner Babes. They are a fun bunch! :D

@Myeverydaywifelife Жыл бұрын

Wow that is expensive! $275 for hotel room is high but then again it is DC. My husband travels to DC for work and ya he gets Uber it’s easier than trying to find parking with rental car etc.

@zevdawn Жыл бұрын

Your teeth just look so great! (I never comment but wanted to acknowledge.) Congratulations on that beautiful smile!

@sameoldsteph Жыл бұрын

Sounds overwhelming, confusing and expensive! I’m not into planning at all but even if I were, I’d steer clear of a production like this as I am just not into huge conferences. I prefer more low key events. Also, thumbs down for hotel rooms with no refrigerators! I’m a Marriott > Hilton gal as well. Thank you for your honest opinions.

@HaleyHinman Жыл бұрын

Julie, Jen and Sam would be a dream meet up!

@kristinquilts Жыл бұрын

I think I recognize that hotel/space from when I lived in DC. A lot of the fancy dinners were held there, it is a Huge ballroom!

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s also the hotel that raegan was shot at

@thatwendygirl68 Жыл бұрын

So happy to get a down to earth review. For $275/night, you should definitely have a mini fridge, and no HVAC awakening you at night!! Love the idea of a much less expensive location. It’s not like participants have time to tour the city.

@mslap4496 11 ай бұрын

I stayed across the street and paid $100 a night. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@amymorren577 Жыл бұрын

I have been a planner for several years, and have no desire to spend that kind of money on an event where I would be taking money away from My Family. Another thousand or two and that is what I paid going to Disneyworld for a week with My Fam. traveling from Michigan.

@Lwhritenour23 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video I always feel so crappy that I can't afford to go I always watch sam's videos that make it look like the best time and I feel like a total butt for not saving up all year..now I don't know if I want to spend all that money for a let down

@terriann3031 Жыл бұрын

I'm a last-minute packer as well. The ppl around me get stressed out about it, but not me. I know what I need to grab and can easily throw it together.

@FakeItTilYaMakeIt Жыл бұрын

I’m so bummed I never ran into you there, I would have loved to have met you! This was my second year going. I will likely go again next year. I met some friends my first year and we have become close and I think that makes it more fun. I did think this year’s cost was more- the hotel for 5 days was about $985 (with a roommate). I agree that the hotel was overpriced and the lack of a fridge was disappointing. I had asked when I made the reservation about a refrigerator because I had medication I needed to keep cold and they told me they would have one for me but when I got there, they said they had given all of them out. So that was a little disappointing. Especially because the conference itself doesn’t really serve a meal and like you said without a fridge you couldn’t really keep some small cold snacks/food in your room.

@helenasantos-collins6400 Жыл бұрын

We’re at the same hotel where my son is playing in a national chess tournament. That huge ballroom is now completely filled with hundreds of chessboards and players!

@rhiahlMT Жыл бұрын

The last three Hiltons I've stayed at, I've wound up checking out of and demanding a full refund. One the bleach was so strong in the room, it burned my sinuses. It was awful. My throat burned for three days afterwards. Never, never again. There are not enough points or or rewards worth it. Not easy to do in DC on short notice though. I used to attend a lot of these types of things in the 80s and 90s and after a while, seemed like a lot of pep talk stuff that really didn't amount to a hill of beans for me. The touchy feely stuff is not my thing so to speak. But, they made close to a million on that less their expenses of course. If I'm going to spend that type of money these days, I'm going to a Comic Con and taking a kid with me. Or, a Jimmy Buffet concert. LOL.

@jodimaderoable Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 I’m sorry I was cringing at how you straightened your hair 😂 but this video was so honest thank you it helps to hear the real side of these events

@juanislife Жыл бұрын

This was very informative, I felt bad I couldn’t make it this year -living in the DC area, but I’m looking forward to go next year. I’m an introvert so I’m planning to go w other two friends who also love planners, and also cause I need to save more money, I agree the costs are excessive! Could you have stayed at at different hotel? Or was that part of the package? Just curious. Thank you for sharing your experience Jen! 😊

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

I definitely could have stayed somewhere else but I don’t know that I would have wanted to, it was nice to be able to go back to my room when I was tired. There are also very long breaks between the sessions

@juanislife Жыл бұрын

@@Jen-Chapin got it, yea that makes sense, thank you so much for sharing !!! Hope you get to come back to the DMV are soon!! Love your channel! 😀

@MelisaMutch 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty and realistic opinion s after seeing this o am NOT going for I don't do good with BIG crowds or groups. And the cost is like 4 paychecks combined for me to even go!!! Daaaamn

@Mah_fb Жыл бұрын

Excellent and realistic review...thanks

@MamaRhiPlans Жыл бұрын

I didn't watch YET but I am already thanking you for your honesty, Jen! :)

@MamaRhiPlans Жыл бұрын

But I would have paid just to see you! ;)

@MamaRhiPlans Жыл бұрын

p.s. Are you going to go to the CPC (Chicago Planner Conference)?!

@nikkikoz4720 Жыл бұрын

That sounds like my nightmare I am awkward and would end up sitting in a corner miserable. what is it with expensive hotels not living up to the quality lately

@zo_471 Жыл бұрын

Love this review ❤

@cassygreen2397 Жыл бұрын

Off topic, but I saw that someone asked about your hair straightener. Do you use a specific heat protectant or other products to get it so smooth and shiny?

@Sandra_Shares 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your review. Your candor is refreshing. I’ve heard the Chicago Planning Conference is much better AND priced better too!

@KM-nq7hz 5 ай бұрын

I think it’s super important to go to smaller conventions. I mean there is one in Atlanta that is pretty cool. And SGS in Orlando.

@susanholcomb Жыл бұрын

My husband travels for work often and has learned to take a collapsible cooler with him. He will shop for food there. He has dietary restrictions and it's difficult to eat on the road. He's found most business hotels either don't have a fridge or they have the new drink coolers that are not cold enough for food. Yep, he experienced food poisoning and learned to pay attention to what type of fridge it is. He was just in Vegas and hotel staff saw him with his cooler and they told him coolers were not allowed in the hotel rooms. They really want you to buy those twenty dollar sandwiches.

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

That’s crazy!

@donnastratton8397 Жыл бұрын

Coolers not allowed. I don't see how they could stop you. Not unless it was the size of a fridge. 😅

@WahjoeGunawan Жыл бұрын

Ghosss… big thanks for your info… appreciate. Lucky that I postponed to go this year, next year might be better spending my money for Disneyworld 😂😂😂

@tammymyer5347 Жыл бұрын

Dang I wish I would’ve known you were in town. I could’ve picked you up and taken you out for some really delicious food in Georgetown!

@pattymastel473 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jen! I’m heading to DC for a conference in two weeks that is usually at the Mayflower but this year is at the Capital Hilton. Was that the hotel you were at? Need to plan for the no fridge and noisy HVAC! Also, was there good coffee there in the room? Random questions but these things are important, lol! I travel a fair amount and always enjoy your travel videos. Thanks!!

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

Yes I believe that is the one! It’s the same one Reagan was shot at. Coffee meh. But there is a Starbucks in the lobby!

@pattymastel473 Жыл бұрын

@@Jen-Chapin Yes that is the one! Thanks for the heads up on the Starbucks coffee in the lobby!

@VanessaWhiteRandomNess Жыл бұрын

My mind is always blown at what you achieve in the run of a day. Especially before 9 am! lol!

@barbarajohnson83 Жыл бұрын

That HVAC thing is LOUD! You should be able to find out if they have rooms without it. Have a great time.

@sylviasushi Жыл бұрын

My friend wanted me to go with her. Glad I didn't spend the money - and I live pretty close. I could go to Disney like 2x for that price! Thanks for your objective review.

@PlanwithKaye Жыл бұрын

Ya I have neverrr understood the craze about it. One event I have never had fomo over!

@MissionKeto Жыл бұрын

How hard was it to go by yourself? I’ve been to a small planner convention once and it was so hard at first to put yourself out there lol. But thank you for this review. Interesting!!

@spdychevy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, it was interesting, honest and your sense of humor about it all is great. AND… At least you didn’t get bedbugs or mice…um yay? 👍LOL

@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын

I mean fair!!