D&D General Is there a reason to visit WotC HQ?

[dave2008]

I'm going to Seattle soon for about 5 days and will have some free time. Is there any value or reason to visit WotC HQ? Is there a tour or anything worthwhile in visiting? Just curious if it is something I should look into or not. Thanks!

 

[Davies]

According to this reddit, there's no tour, but there is a dragon in the lobby. I suspect it's probably not worth it under the circumstances, unfortunately.

 

[darjr]

Where there is a dragon there is a hoard! And a destiny! To take a selfie with a Dragon! Post the selfie here please.

 

[Oofta]

The dragon is kind of cool if you happen to be in the neighborhood, but it's just an office building. They never let you in to the extra-dimensional floors for "security" reasons and "your safety".

 

[darjr]

And you “might walk out with one of the seven parts of the rod” like that person from ten years ago.

 

[Urriak Uruk]

I'm going to Seattle soon for about 5 days and will have some free time. Is there any value or reason to visit WotC HQ? Is there a tour or anything worthwhile in visiting? Just curious if it is something I should look into or not. Thanks!

I've been myself, in an attempt to drop off a resume (I live in the area).

I do not recommend visiting. You get a tour if you're invited to a tour, you can't just show up and expect one (or even schedule one). It's also a big office building, not a theme park. There is a dragon in the entrance but that's it, and without knowing anyone you aren't going to get farther than that.

You have to remember that this is people's workspace, not a museum. The folks there do not want to be bothered by fans of D&D or MtG, they want to do their work to the best of their abilities.

It's also in Redmond (not Seattle proper) where there is nothing around particularly tourist-y, so you'll be driving there to see the entrance of an office and that's about it.

 

[dave2008]

I've been myself, in an attempt to drop off a resume (I live in the area).

I do not recommend visiting. You get a tour if you're invited to a tour, you can't just show up and expect one (or even schedule one). It's also a big office building, not a theme park. There is a dragon in the entrance but that's it, and without knowing anyone you aren't going to get farther than that.

You have to remember that this is people's workspace, not a museum. The folks there do not want to be bothered by fans of D&D or MtG, they want to do their work to the best of their abilities.

It's also in Redmond (not Seattle proper) where there is nothing around particularly tourist-y, so you'll be driving there to see the entrance of an office and that's about it.

Thanks for the reply! That is kinda what I assumed, but I wasn't sure. Thank you for confirming. I had pretty much given up on the idea because I realized I will be in the area during D&D Celebration and I imagine they really will not want to do any tours are that time!

 

[Gradine]

On the other hand, nearby Everett has the Funko Pop! museum, which is a pretty fun place to visit if you're into that sort of thing.

 

[Bolares]

Also... are they back from remote work?

 

[dave2008]

Also... are they back from remote work?

Good point, though I have already nixed the idea. Better to spend time in Olympia National Park I think!