Portland Show and Seedling Question

[vermin06]

Come this April, we're going to be having an orchid show in Portland, OR (I can't wait!) and I was pondering the idea of grabbing a couple seedlings should I find any that I'd like, if I'm still willing to try after doing more research.

But to save myself some effort with research (lazy much?) I thought I'd throw the question out there: what types of orchids are easiest to start from seedling? Any personal favorites to grow up from any of the more experienced out there? Any horror stories you'd like to share?

Side note: if anyone has been to the Portland orchid show before, is it as magical as I hope it to be? I'd be my first show, and I've been saving up to do some good spending.