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Convention Events and Programming => General Kumoricon => Topic started by: JeffT on August 28, 2009, 04:06:16 am

Title: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: JeffT on August 28, 2009, 04:06:16 am
With the convention barely over a week away, we have some exciting news:

First, the entire schedule has been posted online. Download the pocket guide, and view online descriptions of every convention event. Check out the event map, hours, exhibitors, artists, a map and index of local food and stores, and everything else you want to know about the convention. The number of event rooms is huge this year, with more to do than ever before.

Schedule page (http://www.kumoricon.org/?page_id=111) (Download the pocket guide here!)
Hotel page (http://www.kumoricon.org/?page_id=4) (Find event and food/area maps here.)

Second, for the first time, Kumoricon is a 24-hour convention. The fun never stops with things to do every moment of the day. Panels and dances run late, viewing rooms are open 24 hours, and several gaming rooms are open 22 hours a day.

Third, our registration hours are longer than ever before. Arrive as early as 4pm on Friday, the day before the convention, to either check-in if you pre-registered, or to register at the door. That's right--for the first time this year, even if you didn't pre-register, you can arrive on Friday to register for the weekend. Show up early to reduce your wait! Be ready and checked in when the events start at 8am Saturday morning! To help move the line, registration opens at 6am on Saturday.

Please see the registration page (http://www.kumoricon.org/?page_id=13) for very important information on what you need with you to check in, and details on our policies.

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Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: xxxchihiroxxx on August 28, 2009, 04:21:38 pm
oh that throws a wrench into some of my plans O_o

do you think the line will still be long by 8 am saturday?
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: UltimateOutsider on August 28, 2009, 05:18:10 pm
How/when/where do you get tickets for the "ticketed events" like the cosplay contest?
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: JeffT on August 28, 2009, 05:20:09 pm
Info Booth.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: LtCommanderRichie on August 28, 2009, 05:30:00 pm
Well won't this be fun! I'm probably gonna show up around noon Friday. Primo spots in line~
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: xxxchihiroxxx on August 28, 2009, 05:32:46 pm
seriously though Jeff, do you think the line will still be fairly long by 8? I have a line entertainment group going and we were planning to start at 8 when the line usually opens, but now I'm not sure if its necessary x_x
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: JeffT on August 28, 2009, 05:41:26 pm
Unfortunately I really have no idea. We're expanding hours to try to head off crowds as events start Saturday morning, but it's very difficult to know whether it will be super-effective, or still not enough. That's why we're individually suggesting that people show up early, but it's difficult to know exactly how important that advice is.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: xxxchihiroxxx on August 28, 2009, 06:01:36 pm
hmm

well I'm encouraging my group to be at the hotel and up and ready by 7 : o so I'll prob check on the line round then and decided if were going to head out early or not.

I dont mind if we dont have to or anything, the point to the entertainment brigade is like the point of trying to make the line less of a hassle, make sure everyone is enjoying themselfs.

and I'm surprised your opening it on friday for non pre reg : / friday always just kinda felt like a bonus day for those who did reg ahead of time
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: JeffT on August 28, 2009, 06:07:13 pm
That's true about Friday. However, we're bigger than ever before so it's more important to try to clear as many people as possible on Friday, which is why we're allowing at-con reg then.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: xxxchihiroxxx on August 28, 2009, 06:08:02 pm
hmm well it will be interesting no doubt
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: BigGuy on August 28, 2009, 07:28:13 pm
Well won't this be fun! I'm probably gonna show up around noon Friday. Primo spots in line~

Due to the layout of the hotel we probably can't have people lining up before 3 or 3:30. We will have more info shortly.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: kylite on August 28, 2009, 07:50:15 pm
no lineing up more then a half hour before the event please...
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: Rathany on August 28, 2009, 08:08:59 pm
Well won't this be fun! I'm probably gonna show up around noon Friday. Primo spots in line~

Due to the layout of the hotel we probably can't have people lining up before 3 or 3:30. We will have more info shortly.

Yeah, anyone lining up being 5:00 AM will be asked to go away.  I spoke to the hotel today guys and they said that 5:00AM is the absolute earliest.  The hotel staff are really excited for this event :)  (Seriously, our event manager at the hotel used to only work with events like this down in Cali and she is so excited to work with a fan con again. )

....Maybe I should've mentioned that the to rest of the board?  *goes to email*
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: Jacob_Blackfeather on August 28, 2009, 08:33:25 pm
what are tickets?
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: JeffT on August 28, 2009, 08:35:50 pm
what are tickets?

Entry passes for events. All events which require them note this. Sometimes, it is because there is an extra cost. Other times, it is to limit attendance because of capacity. They can be picked up at the Info Booth.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: Jacob_Blackfeather on August 28, 2009, 08:38:02 pm
oh okay got it thank you very much ^^
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: LtCommanderRichie on August 28, 2009, 08:44:59 pm
Well won't this be fun! I'm probably gonna show up around noon Friday. Primo spots in line~

Due to the layout of the hotel we probably can't have people lining up before 3 or 3:30. We will have more info shortly.

Yeah, anyone lining up being 5:00 AM will be asked to go away.  I spoke to the hotel today guys and they said that 5:00AM is the absolute earliest.  The hotel staff are really excited for this event :)  (Seriously, our event manager at the hotel used to only work with events like this down in Cali and she is so excited to work with a fan con again. )

....Maybe I should've mentioned that the to rest of the board?  *goes to email*

Well obviously. I'm simply stating that I'll be at the hotel by noon, and probably hanging around helping out in any way I can until I can line up.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: xxxchihiroxxx on August 28, 2009, 09:59:03 pm
i'll probably be getting there around 3 : o I need to unload artist alley stuff. I dunno how different our registration is from others x_x cause Im thinking I have to stand in the normal line with everyone else but at the same time I need to start unloading merchandise and set up shop.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: seshetaxhikaru on August 28, 2009, 10:05:16 pm
so question: do we need to wait until saturday to get our tickets to other events? And if so, if we have our reg badges, can we just head to the info booth first thing saturday morning? Thanks.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: Jamiche on August 28, 2009, 10:06:43 pm
Artist alley people will pick their badges up in Artists Alley.. find the staff there.

And tickets for events will not be available until the morning of the event.  If you are already checked-in, you can go to Info Booth.
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: xxxchihiroxxx on August 28, 2009, 10:11:43 pm
thanks Jamiche : D
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: shanime_panda on August 28, 2009, 10:23:18 pm
can't check in until 4, so me and my friends are going to visit some of the gardens and maybe voodoo doughnuts lol.
then check-in for the hotel AND pre-registration
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: trinket on September 03, 2009, 08:34:38 pm
i just noticed that i cant find where reg is on the hotel maps..... so where exactly is that going to be?
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: JeffT on September 03, 2009, 10:25:28 pm
Registration will be on the second floor (except press, industry, and panelists). This is the floor labeled PL (Plaza), and is up the huge staircase from the lobby. Look for signs (it will be hard to miss).
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: trinket on September 04, 2009, 09:42:11 am
Registration will be on the second floor (except press, industry, and panelists). This is the floor labeled PL (Plaza), and is up the huge staircase from the lobby. Look for signs (it will be hard to miss).
thanks i figured it'd be hard to miss i just wasnt seeing it on maps and couldnt for the life of me figure why lol :)
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: Garridy on September 04, 2009, 09:49:36 pm
Are the schedules being handed out or do we have to bring our own?
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: princessmoon on September 04, 2009, 10:00:19 pm
Are the schedules being handed out or do we have to bring our own?

At check in/registration, you will receive a swag bag that contains the schedule booklet amongst other goodies. :)
Title: Re: Schedule and Registration News
Post by: Garridy on September 04, 2009, 10:09:00 pm
Good, now I dont have to waste all that ink.