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Title: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: alyssa on April 19, 2015, 05:50:49 PM
CCI announced it would be holding WC 2016 in LA.  the dates of Easter weekend have been floated, March 26-28

Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend?
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 19, 2015, 06:49:03 PM
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CCI announced it would be holding WC 2016 in LA.  the dates of Easter weekend have been floated, March 26-28

Yes, I've seen that in more than one place, including a news article.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend?
Post by: hikanteki on April 21, 2015, 03:01:45 PM
The dates are listed on CCI’s website.

http://comic-con.org/wca

Exhibitor form:

http://comic-con.org/sites/default/files/forms/wc2016_interestform_v1.pdf
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: Mike on April 28, 2015, 07:31:07 PM
Ugh. That's too bad. Missing Easter at home was the only thing that sucked about my first WC experience (well that and the hotel but that's a separate matter). I'd love to attend WC in it's entirety as a 2nd time attendee but now I probably won't go at all.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: seerakosumosu on May 02, 2015, 12:35:20 AM
LACC is so spread out...difficult to run around quickly back and forth.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: Mario Wario on July 22, 2015, 08:24:41 AM
Does anyone know/recommend a good hotel near the center for next year? Yes, I have been looking and found some good ones (3-stars/4-stars), but some insider stuff would be nice/helpful in order to make a final decision.  ^-^
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: Zero on July 22, 2015, 09:37:19 AM
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Does anyone know/recommend a good hotel near the center for next year? Yes, I have been looking and found some good ones (3-stars/4-stars), but some insider stuff would be nice/helpful in order to make a final decision.  ^-^

The closest hotels to the Los Angeles Convention Center are the JW Marriott, Hotel Figeroa, and Luxe City Center Hotel, all of which are near the L.A. Live area behind the convention center and Staples Center.  JW Marriott is generally much more expensive per night than the other hotels in the area though.

Here's a map of the hotels around the area:
CLICK HERE (https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotels/@34.0385145,-118.2662604,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!2m7!3m6!1shotels!2sLos+Angeles+Convention+Center,+1201+S+Figueroa+St,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90015,+United+States!3s0x80c2c7c76a01ef3d:0xf629c020e23429b5!4m2!1d-118.2695624!2d34.0403207)!

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: Car_Low on July 22, 2015, 10:52:56 AM
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Does anyone know/recommend a good hotel near the center for next year? Yes, I have been looking and found some good ones (3-stars/4-stars), but some insider stuff would be nice/helpful in order to make a final decision.  ^-^


Zero's got some good suggestions but I'd wait for the Wondercon special room rates to be released before deciding on a hotel.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: Mario Wario on July 22, 2015, 02:35:32 PM
Thank you Zero! Helps out a lot! :)

@Carlo
Most likely I will wait. That said, I like to look ahead in order to have the planning process go much more  smoothly. I also will be busy planning for SDCC '16 around the time WonderCon is happening. Overall, less things to worry about the better things will be.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: alyssa on July 22, 2015, 03:43:08 PM
i booked the Marriott...with cancellation privileges

i have **no idea** if i'll go- i'm leaning towards C2e2 but i'd like to keep my options open.   
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: Zero on July 22, 2015, 05:56:45 PM
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Thank you Zero! Helps out a lot! :)

@Carlo
Most likely I will wait. That said, I like to look ahead in order to have the planning process go much more  smoothly. I also will be busy planning for SDCC '16 around the time WonderCon is happening. Overall, less things to worry about the better things will be.

Glad I could help!  It took a little while to get the map to show the hotels.  >__<;; Sometimes, Google Maps is finicky, ha ha.

Definitely wait for the WonderCon hotel block rates.  It's usually a better deal than the regular rates.


Hmmm... I might go one or two days as a volunteer.  We'll see.   I haven't quite figured out the logistics for that. 

(Truthfully, I think it'll be weird for me to be at the Los Angeles Convention Center, or LACC, so early in the year, ha ha!  I'm usually there around Fourth of July weekend... *laughs*)
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: hikanteki on July 23, 2015, 05:08:37 PM
JW Marriott currently looks like $269/night for that weekend. While that’s cheaper than usual, I’m still going to wait for the official blocks. I wonder how much of a reduction it’ll be.

For comparison...here is this year's hotel block for Anime Expo, also held at the LACC. (Pulled from June as they’ve taken them down now.)

http://web.archive.org/web/20150610135006/http://www.anime-expo.org/registration-hotels/hotels/

They look a little high, but there could be a couple additional factors for that: AX is bigger (90,000 attendees (http://www.anime-expo.org/24th-annual-anime-expo-ax-breaks-attendance-records/), unique not turnstile) and it’s held in the summer, this year on July 4 weekend.

Though I may just stay in my favorite place, the Miyako in Little Tokyo. It’s ~2 miles away, which is just above walking distance but there's a direct bus route. Little Tokyo is also a good area to be at night, with shops/restaurants/bars many that are open late.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: dolphina on July 24, 2015, 10:39:03 AM
So with those hotels at anime expo, is there a shuttle that takes you to the convention center?
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27
Post by: hikanteki on July 24, 2015, 12:06:16 PM
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So with those hotels at anime expo, is there a shuttle that takes you to the convention center?

Yes. (except for the Line Hotel)
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: alyssa on July 24, 2015, 08:35:07 PM
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Though I may just stay in my favorite place, the Miyako in Little Tokyo. It’s ~2 miles away, which is just above walking distance but there's a direct bus route. Little Tokyo is also a good area to be at night, with shops/restaurants/bars many that are open late.
thx for the tip, it's blocked off starting on march 1 2016. i'm hoping it'll open up on aug 1st




anyone know what the parking is like at the LA venue?  Is it close? is it expensive?
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: vegasndn on July 24, 2015, 08:45:19 PM
We were thinking of staying at Century City and riding the I think subway into downtown. Question is this safe and how long of a trip?


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Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Violet on July 27, 2015, 10:48:10 AM
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thx for the tip, it's blocked off starting on march 1 2016. i'm hoping it'll open up on aug 1st




anyone know what the parking is like at the LA venue?  Is it close? is it expensive?

During Comikaze, it cost $20 to park at the LA convention center. You can find parking a couple blocks away for $10+, but we opted for the convenience of being right at the convention center. You go to the exit of the parking garage and you're in the convention center already.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Violet on July 27, 2015, 10:54:33 AM
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We were thinking of staying at Century City and riding the I think subway into downtown. Question is this safe and how long of a trip?


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Where in Century City? There is no subway near Century City, unfortunately. There is a light rail train somewhat near Century City, at the Culver City Station. I believe there is a free Park & Ride parking lot, and it takes about 30 min. You'll get off at the Pico station, just across the street from the convention center. If you don't have a car, you'd have to take a bus or cab to the station. As for safety, I'd say daytime riding is fine, but nighttime, I would be a little wary.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: dolphina on July 27, 2015, 04:52:07 PM
$20 does seem to be the going rate for the convention center parking garage. That is the price I paid last year at Comikazi and the price my son paid last month at E3. As Violet said, the garage is right there across from the convention center, super convienent. Only issue I have, is I don't want to be paying for hotel parking and convention parking.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: alyssa on July 27, 2015, 05:13:42 PM
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During Comikaze, it cost $20 to park at the LA convention center. You can find parking a couple blocks away for $10+, but we opted for the convenience of being right at the convention center. You go to the exit of the parking garage and you're in the convention center already.

thx  i have family in Manhattan Beach & am thinking of commuting
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: dolphina on July 27, 2015, 05:15:45 PM
That would prolly be good plan.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Mel on July 27, 2015, 06:48:03 PM
I'd totally commute Alyssa. Save that money!! Everyone talking about WC really has me sad that I'm not going. It's such a great Con for comics and autographs from creators
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: alyssa on July 27, 2015, 07:15:31 PM
i may

it really depends on 2 factors, if the family is still living there and if i'm able to find a roommate for c2e2
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: vegasndn on July 27, 2015, 10:44:17 PM

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Where in Century City? There is no subway near Century City, unfortunately. There is a light rail train somewhat near Century City, at the Culver City Station. I believe there is a free Park & Ride parking lot, and it takes about 30 min. You'll get off at the Pico station, just across the street from the convention center. If you don't have a car, you'd have to take a bus or cab to the station. As for safety, I'd say daytime riding is fine, but nighttime, I would be a little wary.
I have no idea what public transportation is like in LA, but I know I don't want to drive around downtown. What is this? Any info is appreciated (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F07%2F27%2Fbcd9d678eca78bc1da96c1663ca384cf.jpg&hash=84a13823b5d9b1dad4f4aa0939f3b03328739073)


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Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Zero on July 28, 2015, 03:02:17 AM
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I have no idea what public transportation is like in LA, but I know I don't want to drive around downtown. What is this? Any info is appreciated http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/27/bcd9d678eca78bc1da96c1663ca384cf.jpg

The image is a partial map of the Red Line Metro Rail.  Each circle is a different station or stop.

The Red Line Metro Rail is basically one of the light rail trains in Los Angeles.  Think of the Metro Rail like the trolleys you see in San Diego.  However, the Metro Rail trains in L.A. are actually accented with the color that they're supposed to represent, while San Diego only has the single red color for all of the trolleys.

The Red Line services many stops and locations, as shown on this map: http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/bus_overview/images/802.pdf
It goes through Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Universal City (where Universal Studios is), and North Hollywood, to name a few.  You can connect to different Metro Rail lines (like Blue, Gold, Purple, Green, etc.) to get around the greater Los Angeles area.


In Los Angeles, you can use cash and coins, or the TAP card, for public transportation.  The TAP card similar to how San Diego uses the Compass card.  You load the TAP card with money and then you tap onto a small service kiosk when you want to go on a bus or metro rail.

More information about Metro fares:
"Metro’s base fare is $1.75. You can pay cash each time you board a Metro bus (bus operators don't carry change, so you'll need exact fare) or buy and add value to a reusable TAP card from TAP vending machines at Metro Rail or Metro Orange Line stations.

Reduced cash fares are available for senior and disabled riders with valid proof of status.

If you’re going to be a frequent rider, a 30-Day Pass or 7-Day Pass may be your best value. There are several types of Reduced Fare Passes for student, senior and disabled riders as well; a Day Pass is also available. All are sold on stored value cards called TAP cards at hundreds of locations throughout the county.

If you're getting on a Metro bus with a pre-paid pass or stored value on a TAP card, simply tap it on the farebox's TAP target as you board. On Metro Rail lines and the Metro Orange Line, you need to tap your card on the turnstile or station validator as you enter the station."


Here are some guides from the Metro website to get you started:

How to ride with a TAP card:
http://www.metro.net/riding/getting-started/
http://www.metro.net/riding/fares/how-ride-tap/

How to load a TAP card: http://www.metro.net/riding/fares/load-tap-card/

TAP card FAQs: http://www.metro.net/riding/fares/faq/


When trying to figure out the best routes for public transportation, use the Trip Planner on the Metro website.  You can also trying using Google Maps to see if they'll give you a different or alternate route as well.

Trip Planner: http://socaltransport.org/tm2_text.php

Once you have a general idea of the buses or metro rails you need to take, you can start figuring out ride fare, how much you'll need to load onto the TAP card to cover your round-trips back and forth from your destinations (TAP cards are much easier to use than carrying exact change all the time for each ride), and which stops you'll need to get off of. 


Extra tidbits:
For a Metro destination guide (attractions at the different stops along the various stations for the Metro Rail):
http://media.metro.net/docs/metro_destinations_guide.pdf


Hope that helps, and good luck!  ^__^d
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: vegasndn on July 28, 2015, 11:15:34 PM

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The image is a partial map of the Red Line Metro Rail.  Each circle is a different station or stop.

The Red Line Metro Rail is basically one of the light rail trains in Los Angeles.  Think of the Metro Rail like the trolleys you see in San Diego.  However, the Metro Rail trains in L.A. are actually accented with the color that they're supposed to represent, while San Diego only has the single red color for all of the trolleys.

The Red Line services many stops and locations, as shown on this map: http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/bus_overview/images/802.pdf
It goes through Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Universal City (where Universal Studios is), and North Hollywood, to name a few.  You can connect to different Metro Rail lines (like Blue, Gold, Purple, Green, etc.) to get around the greater Los Angeles area.


In Los Angeles, you can use cash and coins, or the TAP card, for public transportation.  The TAP card similar to how San Diego uses the Compass card.  You load the TAP card with money and then you tap onto a small service kiosk when you want to go on a bus or metro rail.

More information about Metro fares:
"Metro’s base fare is $1.75. You can pay cash each time you board a Metro bus (bus operators don't carry change, so you'll need exact fare) or buy and add value to a reusable TAP card from TAP vending machines at Metro Rail or Metro Orange Line stations.

Reduced cash fares are available for senior and disabled riders with valid proof of status.

If you’re going to be a frequent rider, a 30-Day Pass or 7-Day Pass may be your best value. There are several types of Reduced Fare Passes for student, senior and disabled riders as well; a Day Pass is also available. All are sold on stored value cards called TAP cards at hundreds of locations throughout the county.

If you're getting on a Metro bus with a pre-paid pass or stored value on a TAP card, simply tap it on the farebox's TAP target as you board. On Metro Rail lines and the Metro Orange Line, you need to tap your card on the turnstile or station validator as you enter the station."


Here are some guides from the Metro website to get you started:

How to ride with a TAP card:
http://www.metro.net/riding/getting-started/
http://www.metro.net/riding/fares/how-ride-tap/

How to load a TAP card: http://www.metro.net/riding/fares/load-tap-card/

TAP card FAQs: http://www.metro.net/riding/fares/faq/


When trying to figure out the best routes for public transportation, use the Trip Planner on the Metro website.  You can also trying using Google Maps to see if they'll give you a different or alternate route as well.

Trip Planner: http://socaltransport.org/tm2_text.php

Once you have a general idea of the buses or metro rails you need to take, you can start figuring out ride fare, how much you'll need to load onto the TAP card to cover your round-trips back and forth from your destinations (TAP cards are much easier to use than carrying exact change all the time for each ride), and which stops you'll need to get off of. 


Extra tidbits:
For a Metro destination guide (attractions at the different stops along the various stations for the Metro Rail):
http://media.metro.net/docs/metro_destinations_guide.pdf


Hope that helps, and good luck!  ^__^d
Thanks for all he information it will help me out a lot.


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Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Zero on July 28, 2015, 11:19:40 PM
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Thanks for all he information it will help me out a lot.

Glad that I could help!  Definitely take some time to look through the Metro website as well.  It has a lot of information, including route time tables, maps, and FAQs. 

^__^d
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: mdla on November 01, 2015, 11:21:16 AM
I know there's a metro stop in Anaheim but as I recall its not really near the Anaheim Convention Center.  If you were thinking of taking public transportation, I might suggest taking Amtrak from Union Station down to Anaheim, which lets off at Angel Stadium (about 1-2 miles from the convention center), and uber from there
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Zero on November 01, 2015, 01:13:59 PM
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I know there's a metro stop in Anaheim but as I recall its not really near the Anaheim Convention Center.  If you were thinking of taking public transportation, I might suggest taking Amtrak from Union Station down to Anaheim, which lets off at Angel Stadium (about 1-2 miles from the convention center), and uber from there

You can also take the ART (Anaheim Resort Transit) bus from a hotel near the Amtrak station.  It will take you straight to the Anaheim Convention Center.


Here's a quick travel guide.  Click on the spoiler tag to reveal the text.

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Hope that helps!  ^__^d


EDIT:
Please note that WonderCon 2016 will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: dolphina on November 01, 2015, 04:17:03 PM
Just took the metrolink from Rancho California to Union Station then caught the RED LINE to the BLUE LINE to Pico Station where I got off to attend Comikazi at the LA Convention Center, where Wondercon will be in 2016.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: mdla on November 01, 2015, 04:20:02 PM
Oh right! I keep forgetting its in LA this year. Silly me!
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Zero on November 01, 2015, 04:24:01 PM
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Oh right! I keep forgetting its in LA this year. Silly me!

Ha ha, apparently, so did I!  ;p 

(At least we'll know how to get there if they move back to Anaheim, ha ha!)
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 01, 2015, 05:08:03 PM
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You can also take the ART (Anaheim Resort Transit) bus from a hotel near the Amtrak station.  It will take you straight to the Anaheim Convention Center.


Here's a quick travel guide:

Use the Amtrak, get off at Angel Stadium, walk to Ayres Hotel, and use an ART bus to go to Anaheim Convention Center.  Just make sure you get off at the convention center and not at the last stop (which is Disneyland).

The Ayres Hotel is located near the Angel Stadium, so if you get one of the ART buses (I believe it's Route 22 if you get on at the Ayres Hotel).

Google Map of the area around the Ayres Hotel:
https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&ie=UTF-8&q=Ayres+Hotel+Anaheim&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Ayres+Hotel+Anaheim&hnear=Ayres+Hotel+Anaheim&cid=11644717799680969871&ei=rtL-UoifEI7ooASIw4H4BQ&ved=0CPoBEPwSMAo

Here's a link to start you off:
http://rideart.org/standalone-map/?from=49&to=3

The link should take you to the travel route (Bus Route 22) that you'll use from Ayres Hotel to the Anaheim Convention Center.


ART website:
http://rideart.org/

ART bus fares and passes:
http://rideart.org/fares-and-passes/

Just to be clear, WonderCon will NOT be in Anaheim this year, but will be held in Los Angeles. Therefore, getting to the Anaheim Convention Center will not help you for WonderCon this year.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Zero on November 01, 2015, 05:15:42 PM
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Just to be clear, WonderCon will NOT be in Anaheim this year, but will be held in Los Angeles. Therefore, getting to the Anaheim Convention Center will not help you for WonderCon this year.

Yes, I do apologize for the confusion.  ;p  No need to panic.


I can post a quick guide from Downtown Los Angeles Union Station to the Los Angeles Convention Center if anyone is interested...  ^__~
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: NCDS on November 12, 2015, 01:31:34 PM
Question.  I have been offered a free place to stay but they say the drive is going to be 40 mins to an hour and a half based off traffic (they are also attending).   Should I take the free place to stay or is it better get a hotel?
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Zero on November 12, 2015, 06:02:40 PM
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Question.  I have been offered a free place to stay but they say the drive is going to be 40 mins to an hour and a half based off traffic (they are also attending).   Should I take the free place to stay or is it better get a hotel?

Hotels in Downtown L.A. are pretty expensive per night, and generally, most of them are several long city blocks away from the convention center and closer toward the middle part of Downtown.  The JW Marriott and the Luxe City Center are the closest hotels to the convention center.  (The Los Angeles Convention Center itself is basically on the edge of Downtown in the Fashion District, next to the Staples Center.) 

In terms of commuting, it really depends on how much gas mileage your car uses on one full tank.  If you have a smaller car, it's probably cheaper to just carpool together and the passengers can chip in for gas money.  However, you also have to factor in travel time as well as parking rates per day that you attend. 

Here's a good website to check out parking lot locations and rates: http://en.parkopedia.com/parking/los_angeles_convention_center/

Remember that, during conventions and other special events, the parking lots closest to the convention center increase their rates (roughly $20 to $25 per day).  If you park a little further away--for example, around the Pico Metrorail station area--the prices are little cheaper.

If you are looking for the convenience of being in Downtown, then it might be better to get a hotel.

Hope that helps!  ^__^d 


If you need more help, please let me know.  I'm pretty familiar with the area around the Los Angeles Convention Center.  Ha ha.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: NCDS on November 12, 2015, 08:27:28 PM
Thanks I appreciate it. 

They are all going to the con so money wise staying with friends versus a hotel by myself is a lot cheaper.

I guess it comes down to if I want a me trip or a friends trip. 
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: fdiskmbr on December 30, 2015, 02:12:43 AM
DC normally premier's an animated movie at Wonder Con that I always enjoy and look forward too.  Batman: Bad Blood being released in February and The Killing Joke for SDCC leaves only Justice League vs Teen Titan's the only one without a release date.  I doubt it will premier at Wonder Con with Batman v Superman opening that weekend.   X-men and Captain America both open before SDCC so I am hoping for a Fox and/or MCU panel at Wonder Con.  Anyone else hoping for a Marvel or DC movie panel?
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: NCDS on December 30, 2015, 09:36:36 AM
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Anyone else hoping for a Marvel or DC movie panel?

Yes I am!   I didn't realize Batman VS Superman opens that weekend.   I hate when movies get released while I'm at cons.   
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Miss Kitty on January 03, 2016, 04:38:44 PM
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Question.  I have been offered a free place to stay but they say the drive is going to be 40 mins to an hour and a half based off traffic (they are also attending).   Should I take the free place to stay or is it better get a hotel?

Is the location need public transit like Sprinter? That would be optimum.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: frgx on January 03, 2016, 09:51:45 PM
I was looking at the schedule for the Staples Center during Wondercon--

The LA Clippers will be there on the 24th,
the Lakers on the 25th,
the Kings on the 26th
and both the Clippers and the Lakers on the 27th.

I wouldn't mind catching a game after the convention.  :-\

Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: alyssa on January 04, 2016, 06:50:14 AM
uggg, sports
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 04, 2016, 10:59:47 AM
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uggg, sports

LOL, my reaction as well! Now I'm wondering if the restaurants around will be all booked up.

Speaking of which... did we want to have get-togethers? I could try to find some places that will accept reservations for dinner on Friday and Saturday.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: frgx on January 04, 2016, 02:17:48 PM
At least we know there will be a lot of additional activity around the Convention Center during the con. Better to be prepared.

Thursday and Friday, the game starts at 7:30 PM.
Saturday at 7 PM. Sunday there's a game at 12:30 and then another one at 6:30.

Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: alyssa on January 04, 2016, 02:59:01 PM
so if we book, 7:30 would be a good time?

tj, there was something abt a place on friday---idk--- there's a meet up thread?
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Post by: Transmute Jun on January 04, 2016, 04:02:33 PM
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tj, there was something abt a place on friday---idk--- there's a meet up thread?

Oh, yes, I forgot about that! I went and looked it up. It is a proposed meeting at the Yardhouse.

Okay, I looked them up. They technically do not take reservations, however if we have 8 or more, they *might* take a limited reservation. If we have 30, we can book a private party for $25 per person, which includes a starter and entree, which sounds reasonable to me. But I don't know if we'd have that many?

I'm just nervous about having as many people as we do, on a night this busy (con, sports event, plus a weekend night to boot) and just trying to walk into a place. I'd rather get numbers and make a reservation. I'm sure you recall what happened on SUnday night of NYCC, when we didn't have a reservation.  :-\

I'll post in the Friday night thread.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on January 04, 2016, 04:19:52 PM
Okay, we still have Saturday night to plan. I looked up nearby restaurants at OpenTable (a safe bet, since opentable restaurants take reservations). It looks like these might work for our group.

Italian:

http://www.casanostrala.com/main/menus/ (http://www.casanostrala.com/main/menus/)

American:

http://www.bottlerockla.com/dinner (http://www.bottlerockla.com/dinner)

http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/12387 (http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/12387)


Anything strike anyone as a good location?
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Post by: alyssa on January 04, 2016, 05:08:29 PM
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Oh, yes, I forgot about that! I went and looked it up. It is a proposed meeting at the Yardhouse.

Okay, I looked them up. They technically do not take reservations, however if we have 8 or more, they *might* take a limited reservation. If we have 30, we can book a private party for $25 per person, which includes a starter and entree, which sounds reasonable to me. But I don't know if we'd have that many?
i doubt we'll have 30 people......
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Post by: Transmute Jun on January 04, 2016, 05:49:20 PM
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i doubt we'll have 30 people......

Yes, me too. But we can take a head count and see. I know we won't have 30 FoCC people, but maybe with friends and family? It's early enough that we can afford to look into that option.
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Post by: Yzrfan on January 22, 2016, 04:16:22 PM
Parking at the LA Convention Center can be a pain in the butt. Depending on the time of day, traffic entering the parking structure can back up onto the Northbound 110. It is next to the Staples Center, you can go check out the Gretzky statue out front. The convention center area parking can handle 5,600 vehicles. www.lacclink.com doesn't list a price for parking. I would assume, yes I've been warned about assuming many times before by the Mods, it would probably be between $15-$20. The good thing is if you're going to be traveling to WCLA (WCA sounds way better), the convention center is  where the 10 and 110 cross so you can get to it fairly easy. Don't forget it is kind of in the middle of L.A. so traffic can suck.
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Post by: MarvelGurl on January 28, 2016, 10:51:21 PM
Just a heads up...go EARLY, get a nearby hotel or airbnb, or take public trans. My friend and I drove to Comikaze around 11am and we were in circling the convention center in traffic for at least an hour maybe more. Unfortunately we never thought to check whether there was a LA Kings game that day and sure enough there was -_-
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Post by: Yzrfan on January 29, 2016, 07:07:00 AM
On Friday you might hit morning rush hours traffic. The traffic on Saturday and Sunday morning shouldn't be too bad. The thing that makes it really crappy is you have two freeways connecting right there.


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Post by: fdiskmbr on January 31, 2016, 05:53:58 AM
Good chance Justice League vs Teen Titan's will premier at WonderCon.  Bluray is schedule to be released April 12. 

http://nerdreactor.com/2016/01/29/justice-league-vs-teen-titans-trailer/
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Post by: Yzrfan on January 31, 2016, 08:56:04 AM
Probably the last couple WCA have had WB/DC premiers.


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Post by: fdiskmbr on January 31, 2016, 10:53:30 AM
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Probably the last couple WCA have had WB/DC premiers.


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I have complied a list of DC animated movies and placed the venue with year next to it if they have premiered at a comic convention.  Looks like the DC animated movies have been at wondercon for the past 5 years starting in 2011 when it was still in San Francisco. 

Superman:  Doomsday - SDCC 2007
Justice League:  The New Frontier
Batman:  Gotham Knight - Wizard World Chicago 2008
Wonder Woman - New York Comic Con 2009
Green Lantern:  First Flight - SDCC 2009
Superman/Batman:  Public Enemies
Justice League:  Crisis on Two Earths
Batman Under the Red Hood - SDCC 2010
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
All-Star Superman
Green Lantern:  Emerald Knights - Wondercon 2011
Batman:  Year One - SDCC 2011
Justice League: Doom
Superman vs The Elite - Wondercon 2012
Superman:  Unbound - Wondercon 2013
Justice League:  Flashpoint Paradox - SDCC 2013
Justice League:  War
Son of Batman - Wondercon 2014
Batman:  Assault on Arkham - SDCC 2014
Batman vs Robin - WonderCon 2015
Justice League: Gods and Monsters - SDCC 2015
Batman Bad Blood
Justice League vs Teen Titan's 
The Killking Joke - SDCC 2016
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Post by: SamTurtledove on January 31, 2016, 08:02:08 PM
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I have complied a list of DC animated movies and placed the venue with year next to it if they have premiered at a comic convention.  Looks like the DC animated movies have been at wondercon for the past 5 years starting in 2011 when it was still in San Francisco. 

Superman:  Doomsday - SDCC 2007
Justice League:  The New Frontier
Batman:  Gotham Knight - Wizard World Chicago 2008
Wonder Woman - New York Comic Con 2009
Green Lantern:  First Flight - SDCC 2009
Superman/Batman:  Public Enemies
Justice League:  Crisis on Two Earths
Batman Under the Red Hood - SDCC 2010
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
All-Star Superman
Green Lantern:  Emerald Knights - Wondercon 2011
Batman:  Year One - SDCC 2011
Justice League: Doom
Superman vs The Elite - Wondercon 2012
Superman:  Unbound - Wondercon 2013
Justice League:  Flashpoint Paradox - SDCC 2013
Justice League:  War
Son of Batman - Wondercon 2014
Batman:  Assault on Arkham - SDCC 2014
Batman vs Robin - WonderCon 2015
Justice League: Gods and Monsters - SDCC 2015
Batman Bad Blood
Justice League vs Teen Titan's 
The Killking Joke - SDCC 2016
I remember so many Friday nights making the encore showings of the WB animation events at SDCC.  I think the WC showings tend to be during the day, like Sundays?

Re:  JL v TT

"https://twitter.com/juniorjedi14/status/692068004406902785

@SuperPRGuy do you know where JJ V TT will premiere?

@juniorjedi14 Yes, I do.

@juniorjedi14 When we're ready to announce, I promise we won't keep it a secret. But that time is not now."

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Post by: fdiskmbr on January 31, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
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I remember so many Friday nights making the encore showings of the WB animation events at SDCC.  I think the WC showings tend to be during the day, like Sundays?

Premiere is usually Friday night followed by panel at Wondercon with the encore showing on Sunday.
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Post by: Karin on February 22, 2016, 12:03:10 PM
Sooo, I'm planning my first trip to Wondercon, silly question: How does it compare to SDCC in terms of people? Are there lines like on SDCC? Or can I get there maybe at 9:30 and be fine? Thanks!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 22, 2016, 01:03:36 PM
Lines are nothing like SDCC, and will likely be even less this year with the venue change. The only thing you have to line up for super early is if you want some of the limited autograph signings (the ones hosted by CCI) or the very front on the main panel room. In Anaheim, we had no problem just walking into the main panel room for the biggest panels 30-60 minutes in advance.
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Post by: Karin on February 22, 2016, 03:17:32 PM
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Lines are nothing like SDCC, and will likely be even less this year with the venue change. The only thing you have to line up for super early is if you want some of the limited autograph signings (the ones hosted by CCI) or the very front on the main panel room. In Anaheim, we had no problem just walking into the main panel room for the biggest panels 30-60 minutes in advance.

Sounds perfect. Thanks <3
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Post by: Mario Wario on February 26, 2016, 03:04:43 PM
So my sister may need help from CCI because of her left ankle injury. All depends how she feels when it gets closer, but if she contacts them, what are the odds they help her out a month away from the con? Or rather, if she contacts them, what will CCI say and how quickly will they get back to her? Really just wondering if she didn't run out of time.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 26, 2016, 03:32:10 PM
What do you mean by 'help her out'?

If she's having difficulty standing/walking, you can go by the disabled services desk at the con and register her there.
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Post by: Kevin Rutan on February 26, 2016, 03:56:00 PM
What exactly are you hoping that they will do for her? The things listed on CCI's website are pretty much all disabled services does and they really don't do anything before the convention actually starts.
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Post by: AzT on February 26, 2016, 06:14:09 PM
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So my sister may need help from CCI because of her left ankle injury. All depends how she feels when it gets closer, but if she contacts them, what are the odds they help her out a month away from the con?

Check up on this information and perhaps contact CCI via your member ID if you have additional questions; personal experience with Deaf and Disabled Services Department = awesome :) You may be able to serve as her attendant. If you need a wheelchair, I'd recommend getting one ahead of time via her hospital, etc.

http://comic-con.org/wca/deaf-and-disabled-services

http://comic-con.org/cci/deaf-and-disabled-services

See also:

http://friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=1929.0

http://friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=4912.0
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Post by: Mario Wario on February 26, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
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What do you mean by 'help her out'?

If she's having difficulty standing/walking, you can go by the disabled services desk at the con and register her there.
That is what I meant! Sorry for any confusion here. Was typing on my phone right before a movie started. Rushed it. (Edited my first post to better explain what I meant.) But yeah, she has a injury from running that will require rehab and 6-8 weeks to heal. So yes, right now, she has trouble walking and might still when the con rolls around. She can't put any weight on that left foot, especially during the 6-8 weeks. It needs to heal correctly.

So far nothing has been ordered from her doc for anything, but hopefully soon. Also takes some time for the process to get going and to be completed. Thus reason why I asked just in case if anything is ordered, doesn't arrive in time, she had a plan B there. This area will require a lot of walking and I do not want her to be left out. Thanks for the info! And thanks for the extra info AzT! New at this and I want to make sure she is covered--thinking ahead.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 27, 2016, 10:12:12 AM
It sounds like you want to get her some kind of assistive device (cane, wheelchair) before the con and then register her at disabled services. They will help her out with lines and such so that she doesn't have to be standing for so long. Unfortunately, there isn't much they can do about the walking; it's a big convention center. If you cacn get her a wheelchair, even just for that weekend, that seems like it would be best.
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Post by: Kevin Rutan on February 27, 2016, 10:38:34 AM
Sometimes there will be rentals for assistive devices at the convention center, but that is coordinated through the center itself and an outside service. The safest bet is a medical supply service if you need an assistive device. I hope your sister gets better. I have been going through this with my father and brother for the past few years and disabled services is a great help at the con. Remember, if you need to go the disabled services route, bring a printout of your barcode as they take them to be scanned and won't take your phone.
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Post by: Mario Wario on February 27, 2016, 12:01:09 PM
Thank you, you two! :) Also Kevin, thanks! I hope she does get better soon, perhaps sooner maybe, and I hope your brother and father are doing well too!
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Post by: Angology on February 27, 2016, 12:36:18 PM
I don't know if any of you follow Parks and Cons on twitter, but they just did a quick Periscope as a precursor to their Wondercon visual guide. (I am not affiliated with them-I just enjoy their con Periscopes-gives me a quick fix in between cons). It seems like a nice quick rundown of the con area

This is the second one-he did two this morning:
https://twitter.com/ParksAndCons/status/703675221870391296

I think I heard him say something about RFID and the word ship or shipped. I didn't think to correct him in the comments (I wasn't sure I heard it right)
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Post by: alyssa on February 27, 2016, 01:21:00 PM
super glad i've been doing the treadmill

great visual layout vid! thx for posting
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Post by: AzT on February 27, 2016, 08:54:29 PM
Will WonderCon attendees be able to score a Disneyland deal this year even though the convention is not in Anaheim? Hmmmm:

Disneyland 'demand pricing' will cost you $5 less on slow days and $20 more when it's busy

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-adopts-demand-pricing-20160226-story.html


http://friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=2964.msg64160#msg64160

http://www.comic-con.org/toucan/17-wondercon-anaheim-2015-special-offers-attendees

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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 28, 2016, 03:05:38 AM
Unlikely. Disneyland has discounts on tickets for attendees of conventions at the Anaheim Convention Center. Los Angeles is just too far away for attendees to even think about spending a partial day at Disneyland.

The new tiered pricing is definitely something new, and it was all the buzz on the Disney message boards yesterday. However it only applies to 1 day tickets (at the moment). The bigger news (which is getting less attention) is that the Florida parks will now be putting expiration dates on their tickets. Previously you could buy tickets anytime and use them at any point in the future. Now WDW tickets (like Disneyland tickets) will have to be purchased and used within the same year.
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Post by: semigeekgirl on March 20, 2016, 01:39:30 PM
Does Wondercon have a bag check like Comic-Con? Somewhere in the lobby or nearby where you can leave items for a fee? I looked at the website but I can't find anything.
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Post by: Jim Watari on March 20, 2016, 01:46:02 PM
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Does Wondercon have a bag check like Comic-Con? Somewhere in the lobby or nearby where you can leave items for a fee? I looked at the website but I can't find anything.

I tried searching the CCI site for WonderCon Bag Check and could not find it
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Post by: semigeekgirl on March 20, 2016, 01:50:01 PM
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I tried searching the CCI site for WonderCon Bag Check and could not find it

Same here. For Comic-Con itself, I could only find it referenced under FAQs...  but Wondercon doesn't have a FAQs section.
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Post by: frgx on March 20, 2016, 02:38:57 PM
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Does Wondercon have a bag check like Comic-Con? Somewhere in the lobby or nearby where you can leave items for a fee? I looked at the website but I can't find anything.
From the Wondercon News thread--

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https://twitter.com/WonderCon/status/709898696884822016

There will also be a bag check onsite! $2 an item, located in West Hall A of @ConventionLA. #WonderCon #WC2016

https://twitter.com/WonderCon/status/709897833365659649

There are many options to get to @ConventionLA! LA Metro & DASH buses, plus the #WonderCon hotel shuttle. #WC2016 http://bit.ly/1RjVpGk
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Post by: semigeekgirl on March 20, 2016, 03:14:17 PM
@frgx Thank you!

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Post by: Jim Watari on March 23, 2016, 06:20:23 PM
For those staying at the JW Marriott who have Marriott rewards  account. Don't forget to add your WonderCon reservation to your rewards account, it may not count toward points but at least you can use the mobile app to check in and check out.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: alyssa on March 25, 2016, 10:15:26 AM
At c2e2 during the Valent 101 panel they gave a code which entitled you to a free special edition comic. It was a gold edition fathom
Today's paenlnis At 1;30

At c2e2 they gave the codes for the 101, archer and Armstrong and 4001 panels
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Post by: SamTurtledove on March 25, 2016, 10:53:19 AM
https://twitter.com/DCComics/status/713413909277970432

#DCWonderCon swag! Meet us at booth #1602 Fri (1-2PM), Sat (12-1PM), & use #DCAllAccess App! https://t.co/LI1WfngYMQ https://t.co/x7C2sPxzJ7

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160325%2F89e3e0d4448ad5beb05b99263f08d97b.jpg&hash=cb0b51917a751de955c3d41badd46e03e7b9feae)
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Mario Wario on March 25, 2016, 11:36:49 PM
I'm so hunting down that person that was smoking near a fire alarm to trigger it at the JW. Lol Good grief.  ::)
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Post by: Mel on March 26, 2016, 12:14:00 AM
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https://twitter.com/DCComics/status/713413909277970432

#DCWonderCon swag! Meet us at booth #1602 Fri (1-2PM), Sat (12-1PM), & use #DCAllAccess App! https://t.co/LI1WfngYMQ https://t.co/x7C2sPxzJ7

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Anyone do this? What was the swag?
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: AzT on March 26, 2016, 02:32:02 AM
Steven Yeun for the (taped shout out - sorry he couldn't attend but thanks for support) win at the Voltron panel! O0

http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/03/26/wondercon-netflixs-voltron-animated-series-release-date-set-voice-cast-announced
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Post by: vegasndn on March 26, 2016, 07:28:29 AM
Good morning everybody, wife and daughter are in line for autographs. They are at about 40th in line and more behind them. I am line for the DC Rebirth and that free Jim Lee lithograph, I'm about number 25


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Post by: TheNeck on March 26, 2016, 07:57:19 AM
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Good morning everybody, wife and daughter are in line for autographs. They are at about 40th in line and more behind them. I am line for the DC Rebirth and that free Jim Lee lithograph, I'm about number 25


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what autographs are they trying to get? i wish them good luck. ;)
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Post by: vegasndn on March 26, 2016, 07:59:35 AM
The Justice League vs Teen Titans or hopefully a surprise Scorpion signing. They just went inside autograph line


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Post by: TheNeck on March 26, 2016, 08:03:57 AM
a surprise scorpion signing would be AWESOME. I hope scorpion is at SDCC again this year, and maybe this time i will try to get their autograph if they have a signing.
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Post by: vegasndn on March 26, 2016, 08:10:03 AM
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what autographs are they trying to get? i wish them good luck. ;)
Lol in the line confusion they ended up in wrong line, now that autograph line is too long. They are in Sleepy Hollow line
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Post by: vegasndn on March 26, 2016, 08:34:28 AM
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a surprise scorpion signing would be AWESOME. I hope scorpion is at SDCC again this year, and maybe this time i will try to get their autograph if they have a signing.
Family reports that there is no Scorpion autograph signing :/
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Post by: brand4d2 on March 26, 2016, 01:23:49 PM
It feels so strange to have no Hasbro/Funko/Mattel/Hallmark/Lego exclusives to try to buy!

The shuttle system works really great and I'm able to just get off a subway station, cross the street for a shuttle stop. 

I actually heard someone ask "what's a Funko pop" yesterday and could not believe it! 
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Post by: YouThinkMeMad on March 27, 2016, 08:29:33 AM
Kotobukiya
Just now ·

Heading to Wondercon today? Stop by Kotobukiya booth 2237 and take a photo of one of our displays. Add the hashtag ‪#‎kotobukiya‬, post it online via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and show it to our staff at the booth. You'll get a small gift, while supplies last!
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Post by: Jim Watari on March 27, 2016, 04:53:58 PM
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I'm so hunting down that person that was smoking near a fire alarm to trigger it at the JW. Lol Good grief.  ::)

Is that what happen ? I was wondering who set off the fire alarm
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Post by: AzT on March 28, 2016, 11:21:57 AM
Wasting no time ->

http://comic-con.org/wca

WonderCon 2017 will be held March 31—April 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. If you're interested in exhibiting, please click here to download the WonderCon 2017 Exhibitor Application. Please note: Submission of an exhibitor application is not a guarantee of space.

http://comic-con.org/sites/default/files/forms/wc2017_exhapp_v1_m.pdf
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Mario Wario on March 28, 2016, 09:03:46 PM
Wow, time sure went fast. But what a fun time it was! All of you that I met again and to those I met for the first time, it was truly an honor and awesome experience. Can't wait to meet you all again in July! This community rocks! And if some of you are still heading home, safe travels.

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Is that what happen ? I was wondering who set off the fire alarm
Yep, the front desk said it was a person smoking too close to one fire alarm.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Jim Watari on March 29, 2016, 08:37:44 AM
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Wow, time sure went fast. But what a fun time it was! All of you that I met again and to those I met for the first time, it was truly an honor and awesome experience. Can't wait to meet you all again in July! This community rocks! And if some of you are still heading home, safe travels.
Yep, the front desk said it was a person smoking too close to one fire alarm.

What floor were you on? I was on floor 9. It seems like only a few floors were evacuated
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 29, 2016, 08:53:19 AM
I was talking with  someone in the elevator, and they said that they thought the alarm was on 10, because they were going up the elevator at the time and they could hear the alarm getting louder as they approached 10 and then recede as they passed it.
Title: Re: Wonder Con 2016, Easter weekend, March 25-27...Chat...
Post by: Jim Watari on March 29, 2016, 09:06:50 AM
That would explain why we did not see other people entering the staircase when we were going down. They probably only evacuated floors 9, 10 and 11
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Post by: Mario Wario on March 29, 2016, 12:22:22 PM
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What floor were you on? I was on floor 9. It seems like only a few floors were evacuated
I was on floor 10 (room 1044 that was right next to the elevators).
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Post by: alyssa on March 29, 2016, 12:51:36 PM
Overheard in the SW queue line to get on the plane,
If I don't have room for my carryon I'm really gonna be in a mood.
Me; you already are in a mood 'lady'
Sitting far far away from u when I get on the plane cuz I don't want to hear the grief for the next 5 hrs
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Post by: AzT on March 29, 2016, 01:39:25 PM
From Rob Meyer Burnett @BurnettRM during the latest epic voyage of the @strshpsmackdown panel:

"One Big Disco Ball in Space: Where the Fesarius goes, the party follows!"  O0 8) O0

https://twitter.com/strshpsmackdown/status/714276351432269825