FamousDC has sent the team packing to Charlotte this week after recovering from the hurricane that was the GOP in Tampa. After being down there for a day or two, they’ve reported back on some things the DNC has in common with the RNC and some things that are just a little bit different.

DNC v. RNC: Not so different.

SO many panels.

Same convention floor pics.

Still wheelin’ and dealin’ in hotel lobbies. Spotted: Harold Ford Taking pics with people in Ritz Lobby like he is Santa Claus, Debra L. Lee holdin’ court right next to him.

Reporters get celebrity status for a week. Spotted: Willie Geist in baggage claim smiling for photos with people like he is running for Mayor & Anderson Cooper.

Delegates still bring crazy hats and talk non-stop about parties on the plane ride to the convention.

Weird cars.

DNC v. RNC: A few changes.

Panels include: Kal Penn, America Ferrara, Alfre Woodard AND Chuck Codd (National Journal Youth Vote event at Discovery Place.)

10x more NY Times spotted on the plane.

Bono walking by you.

Ritz Hotel.

Sand Castles.

Jessica Alba. Probably tweeting at Michelle Obama. NBD.