I had a wonderful con. My first year going more than one day and it was great. Friday and Sunday were great, relaxed crowds and people were amazing. Saturday was a nightmare and probably my last year to come on a Saturday unless it is for a unique celebrity.
Compliments - While I disagree with the purpose of the Celebrity Authentics people they were amazing with the Vampire Diaries people. Lines were organized and moving quick, even for sold out Ian Somerhalder. My girlfriend had a wonderful experience meeting one of her heroes with that and also Sebastion Roche. Pretty cool seeing him sitting up on the counter during Somerhalder's signing.
Pre-req lines were fantastic. Registration has improved so so much. Had to grab a badge Sunday morning for my girlfriend's little brother and even with the line we were out in under 30 minutes. Loving all the improvements.
Stan Lee was amazing, can't believe I got to meet him.
All the volunteers were great this year, none of the rudeness I have encountered in years past.
I look forward to the Dealers Room being at the America's Mart if this is true. A much needed change.
Adam West was a jerk but Burt Ward was a fantastic person to meet. Extremely funny and very generous. Was able to get a second autograph from him for my mom for only 10 dollars. Really made my day how awesome he was.
Complaints -
This one has nothing to do with the con staff or anyone except Adam West. Stop inviting him back, he was extremely rude in the Walk of Fame and his rate is exorbitant. If you really hate your fans so much you don't even speak to them then don't come to conventions.
I agree with the capping of Saturday badges. It was horrendous, my mom, dad, and girlfriend were all having panic issues from the extreme amount of people.
If Stan Lee comes back he needs a different room. That tiny hallway he had to share with one of the photographers was crazy.
Is there any way we can make some sort of deal with the parking lots/decks to get some sort of rate for the con? The lot on Courtland Street next to the Marriot was ridiculously priced - 30 dollars a day. They also booted my car Friday because I had 2 of their parking slips in my window and tried to claim I was cheating them. Had to pay an extra $75 dollars even though I paid to park!
Oh and who ever with Dodge thought it was a good idea to take up a quarter of one of the few parking lots to have a test ride demo during a massive convention needs to be shot.
This isn't really a complaint but more a question. If the comic book people are going to just not show can there be an update in the daily dragon or the app? Looked at a few completely empty tables in the Artists Alley right in front of the door.
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Date: 2012-09-04 04:41 pm (UTC)Compliments -
While I disagree with the purpose of the Celebrity Authentics people they were amazing with the Vampire Diaries people. Lines were organized and moving quick, even for sold out Ian Somerhalder. My girlfriend had a wonderful experience meeting one of her heroes with that and also Sebastion Roche. Pretty cool seeing him sitting up on the counter during Somerhalder's signing.
Pre-req lines were fantastic. Registration has improved so so much. Had to grab a badge Sunday morning for my girlfriend's little brother and even with the line we were out in under 30 minutes. Loving all the improvements.
Stan Lee was amazing, can't believe I got to meet him.
All the volunteers were great this year, none of the rudeness I have encountered in years past.
I look forward to the Dealers Room being at the America's Mart if this is true. A much needed change.
Adam West was a jerk but Burt Ward was a fantastic person to meet. Extremely funny and very generous. Was able to get a second autograph from him for my mom for only 10 dollars. Really made my day how awesome he was.
Complaints -
This one has nothing to do with the con staff or anyone except Adam West. Stop inviting him back, he was extremely rude in the Walk of Fame and his rate is exorbitant. If you really hate your fans so much you don't even speak to them then don't come to conventions.
I agree with the capping of Saturday badges. It was horrendous, my mom, dad, and girlfriend were all having panic issues from the extreme amount of people.
If Stan Lee comes back he needs a different room. That tiny hallway he had to share with one of the photographers was crazy.
Is there any way we can make some sort of deal with the parking lots/decks to get some sort of rate for the con? The lot on Courtland Street next to the Marriot was ridiculously priced - 30 dollars a day. They also booted my car Friday because I had 2 of their parking slips in my window and tried to claim I was cheating them. Had to pay an extra $75 dollars even though I paid to park!
Oh and who ever with Dodge thought it was a good idea to take up a quarter of one of the few parking lots to have a test ride demo during a massive convention needs to be shot.
This isn't really a complaint but more a question. If the comic book people are going to just not show can there be an update in the daily dragon or the app? Looked at a few completely empty tables in the Artists Alley right in front of the door.