SDCC 2011

[Darksider]

I see, hopefully that works out. Someone was telling me a while back that you could say that you lost your pass and they will give you another one, then you could either give it to a friend or sell it. If that's true i might have to lose my pass a couple times so i can afford to eat more than ketchup packets.

 

[IrishJedi]

I think you can get a replacement badge if you lose yours, but you have to pay for it... at least $75 if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Darksider]

I think you can get a replacement badge if you lose yours, but you have to pay for it... at least $75 if I'm not mistaken.

i suppose that would be counterproductive unless i could sell them for a lot more. either way more work than its worth to me. i think i will just stick to the ketchup and try to enjoy myself.

 

[IrishJedi]

FWIW, the Pretzel Dogs at the convention center aren't that much and are pretty good when you're hungry.

 

[KillKen]

What's a pretzel dog?

So should we be starting to call our hotels this week to confirm our rooms?

 

[jasong888]

the best thing to do is stop by a ralph's supermarket or something and pick up a prepared sandwich, snacks, and drinks and load them in your bookbag. what costs you about $20 at the con probably costs about $7 at a supermarket.

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

Cheapskate...

 

[Phenix]

What's a pretzel dog?

So should we be starting to call our hotels this week to confirm our rooms?

You should probably wait 1 more week. The hotels will be able to confirm 2 weeks before, so try on the 7th or 8th.

 

[KillKen]

____ sorry mate I forgot to say I get into san Diego on the 16th

 

[furystorm]

KillKen will be the very first out of town freak to arrive in San Diego!

 

[KillKen]

Yeah ill be the drunk in the corner out front of the convention center.

 

[Mesa]

I think you can get a replacement badge if you lose yours, but you have to pay for it... at least $75 if I'm not mistaken.

I made a rookie move last year and lost my 4 day on preview night. The badge design was pretty bad and it got yanked off by all the stuff I was carrying easily. I think it cost my $20 or $40, but they told me if I lose it again, I'd be SOL. You get recorded in the system as having lost a badge.

 

[Silent December]

Reading the last few pages, I'm sure glad I'm a local. I'd go nuts coming to this thing! I can't wait for this party to hit!

 

[furystorm]

It's not too bad having to come in from Vegas, and I've been very fortunate to be able to stay at a friend's home just three trolley stops away each time I have attended.

They moved further out this year, but still nice to save on the hotel portion of this usually expensive endeavor.

 

[Sebastian]

can someone explain to me how one gets admitted into Hall H. Is it a lottery system. I want to watch the premiere of the remake Fright Night. Ive never been to SDCC so I dont know the protocol.

 

[cjf28]

First come, first in. Lines are long for things with alot of Hype. Like Green Lantern last year. And any Potters, or movie sneaks.

But, once you are in, you are in for as many panels as you would like to sit thru.

So, the best thing to do is, if you are wanting to go to a popular panel, sit thru the panel or two before it. Bring some snacks and drinks. Room is air conditioned, which is nice

 

[furystorm]

I'm hoping to catch Prometheus myself, and am truly hoping the panel is on Sat or Sun when I am there and preferably not in Hall H. Huge Alien fan here. I haven't been inside Hall H in three years!

 

[ArmoredFoe]

I'm hoping to catch Prometheus myself, and am truly hoping the panel is on Sat or Sun when I am there and preferably not in Hall H. Huge Alien fan here. I haven't been inside Hall H in three years!

...I didnt know there going to show Prometheus. Where do you go to see what movies there going to premeir

 

[Phenix]

If I remember correctly Hall H seats about 5,000. Once You're in you must stay. Otherwise, once you walk outside you have to go to the back of the line. If it's a popular panel, then you'll want to get in line a couple hours early. Another factor would be if there is a popular panel before or after it. If there is one before it, then the hall will clear out a lot of people once the panel is over and you'll have a good chance of getting in. If a popular panel is after then you'll probably want to get in line earlier.

2 years ago I sat through 4 or 5 panels to see the Iron Man 2 panel. I got in Hall H around noon and IM2 started around 4 or 5.

I believe there is a concession stand just outside the room doors (still inside the hall h building, just in the hallway outside the meeting room doors. You won't lose your place if you go to it) where they sell drinks and some snacks.

 

[Phenix]

...I didnt know there going to show Prometheus. Where do you go to see what movies there going to premeir

Right now you'll have to check with the individual studios to see if they have announced it on their websites. In about a week or two cci will release the full schedule of all panels and activities so you can start planning.