i'm inclined to think Sept 6th mostly because the 30th of Aug is Labor day weekend-
I also voted for Sept. 13th.I want to go there next year but I don't know if I should go before or after comic Con.
But of course it will happen Sept. 27th since that is the only Saturday the whole rest of 2014 that is bad for me. But I'll be at Universal Studios, hopefully at Diagon Alley, so I'm not complaining TOO much.
I want to go there next year but I don't know if I should go before or after comic Con.
I'm pretty much in the clear, I have a Mexican Rivera Cruise booked but not until December and for the life of me can't consider December "fall". So I'm just keeping my fingers crossed there are no delays.
I am hoping it is not Sept 27th because I would like to go to Long Beach Comic Con.Likewise.
No idea really, but I picked the 13th because...well...because it's the 13th.
They just announced it would take place sometime in the Fall, so I'm guessing no earlier than September 27.
I think it's going to be on September 6th which is right after the first ... and when SLCC is happening. >:D
I'm not sure this is a 'game changer', but it might weed out a few people who do not pay attention and input their verification codes during the limited window of time.
I think it's going to be on September 6th which is right after the first ... and when SLCC is happening. >:D
I'm very interested to see what happens with this Preregistration Code Verification.
Me too! Are they just adding hurdles to weed out people who didn't attend/are waffling about going next year or do they have something else in mind? Why wouldn't they just use the badge code as the code to get into the pre-reg waiting room? I'm curious to see what their motivation is.
I'm very interested to see what happens with this Preregistration Code Verification. I agree with TJ --- I figured we'd need the code during the actual sale, so having a separate step like this could make a big difference. And it makes me even more confident the sale will be in September!
TOO FUNNY!!!
Me too! Are they just adding hurdles to weed out people who didn't attend/are waffling about going next year or do they have something else in mind? Why wouldn't they just use the badge code as the code to get into the pre-reg waiting room? I'm curious to see what their motivation is.
If your child (age 12 or under at November 1, 2013) attending SDCC in 2014 with a child badge, but will be 13 or older as of August 1, 2014, they can participate in online pre-registration.
As per the back of my child's badge for 2014:
Children who will be age 13 on or prior to August 1, 2014 must KEEP THIS BADGE to participate in online preregistration for Comic-Con 2015. Do not sell, share, or give away this badge as it contains important information you will need for badge preregistration. Visit the link below AFTER August 15, 2014, for additional details.
The link given is:
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges)
So hold onto those child badges!
Your Comic-Con 2012 badge registration is not complete until you register for a Member ID. You will have 4 weeks to complete your online Member ID registration. Member ID registration for 2012 pre-registered attendees will close December 2, 2011. You will receive your barcode confirmation from EPIC
Yeah, it'll hopefully be a much, much smaller window.
Maybe? But I'm reading it as the "verification period" will open when they send this email, in a "couple of weeks". I think they'll then give us a week or two to verify before actual pre-registration. I'm still betting September.
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My only concern is that pre-registration period will be very short, and very limited and that we would end up with a number of people who just didn't get pre-registered because the slots were all taken / tickets soldpre-registration isn't a guaranteed badge. A lot of us could only score Thursday and Sunday badges.
My only concern is that pre-registration period will be very short, and very limited and that we would end up with a number of people who just didn't get pre-registered because the slots were all taken / tickets sold
I agree that there will be people who miss the pre-registration validation, because they are not aware of the process. Even if CCI sends out an email to everyone explaining the process, there will still be those who don't read the email and/or don't do it by the deadline. As a case in point, there were so many people last year who shared their 'reg codes' to login to the waiting room for pre-reg and general reg, because they hadn't read the instructions and thought that multiple people could login using the same code.
And then some will vent angrily on social media... And many more who aren't eligible for preregistration will join in the crazy... Sigh. I feel for CCI already...
I voted the 30th just because it'd be interesting if SDCC wanted to screw everyone over for labor day ;DWaaaaa! I will be at Dragon Con! So mean! Oh well-at least I will be at Dragon Con.
I fully expect the badge ID input to occur in September, followed by pre - Reg in October
Something is delaying them. They already have professional validation up. Why not pre-reg?
CCI has a habit of revamping the registration process every year. Do we know if they are using the same system this year or are they adding a bunch of bells and whistles?
November seems rather late for CCI. Thoroughly expecting it to happen by October.Late, was having it in February. I'm thinking it happen before the end of October.
While the actual pre-registration might be in the fall, I was confident that this 'validation' period would begin in August... and I think they expected it too, based on their statement that child to junior transition info would be posted August 15 (it still has not been posted).
Something is delaying them. They already have professional validation up. Why not pre-reg?
My "gut feeling" is that they fully intended to open pre-reg verification by now. But they have not been able to.
Yes, that's what I mean. I believe that's what CCI referred to in the 8/7/14 Toucan Blog, when they said we would receive an email about it in the next "couple weeks".
While the actual pre-registration might be in the fall, I was confident that this 'validation' period would begin in August... and I think they expected it too, based on their statement that child to junior transition info would be posted August 15 (it still has not been posted).
Something is delaying them. They already have professional validation up. Why not pre-reg?
Personally, I hope the verification window is fairly short, both to eliminate people not paying attention, and so that pre-reg can happen sooner.
Also, I know you've expressed your conviction that "fall" doesn't begin until 9/22, but this discussion has happened before on the boards... I can't remember exactly, but didn't CCI specify "spring" for something and then it happened in March but before the equinox? I feel like CCI operates on kindergarten seasons (i.e., three months each, counted by the month), rather than astronomy seasons...
I don't know. They said that pre-reg would occur in the fall, not that pre-reg verification would not close until then.
I know you've expressed your conviction that "fall" doesn't begin until 9/22, but this discussion has happened before on the boards... I can't remember exactly, but didn't CCI specify "spring" for something and then it happened in March but before the equinox? I feel like CCI operates on kindergarten seasons (i.e., three months each, counted by the month), rather than astronomy seasons...
Yes, and CCI also included a caveat on the announcement that 'fall' and 'spring' may not fall into the actual 'calendar' dates of those seasons... which is exactly what happened with general reg last 'spring'.
Where is the caveat? I found where it says "Subject to change. Registration events may occur shortly before or after the timeframes provided here,” which seems fair enough.
It is in the fine print/footnotes of this page:
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges)
And this is the footnote, for reference:
* Subject to change. Registration events may occur shortly before or after the timeframes provided here. All official date and time notifications will be sent via email to the address associated with your Member ID account.
So when they say 'Fall' or 'Spring', they are leaving themselves an out if it is slightly earlier or later than those 'timeframes'.
But I was wondering where they mentioned that "'fall' and 'spring' may not fall into the actual 'calendar' dates of those seasons.” Unless that was simply inferred by the above generic disclaimer.
I think the disclaimer is pretty clear. They are aiming for "Fall" and "Spring" respectively, but it could happen before or after those timeframes. It's stupid to hold a registration event until after the "official" calendar start of any season if they don't have to. If it's ready, they should launch it, regardless if "Spring" is still 5 days away.
the program guide is official. but this is just another area its confirmed. I dont know if this means anything. "soon" is subjective after all.
Comic-Con 2015 Attendee Preregistration will launch sometime in November 2014. - See more at: http://www.comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-badge-id-validation-now-open
Darn. Another delay in making final plans! Plus for 5 days the week before Thanksgiving I'll be working a Game Convention. Please don't let pre-reg happen that week. PLEEEEEEEEZZZZ!
It says something like "after you hang up your halloween costume but before you break out the turkey baster" - so I'd say its definitely before Thanksgiving.
i suppose it could be the 22nd but that's pretty close to turkey day
I'm thinking of changing to nov 1st
Good news is that pre-reg is usually on a Saturday. It sounds like your 5 days are M-F?
Nope. Wednesday thru Sunday. But I'll be hoping we're all done by that week with our 4 day w/preview badges secured. ;)
I'm happy with November. It's definitely better than anything after November!! I changed my vote to November 15th, exactly one month after the validation window closes.
I think the disclaimer is pretty clear. They are aiming for "Fall" and "Spring" respectively, but it could happen before or after those timeframes. It's stupid to hold a registration event until after the "official" calendar start of any season if they don't have to. If it's ready, they should launch it, regardless if "Spring" is still 5 days away.
Half birthday?
That means on Oct 20 , I'll be 55.5 O0You don't look a day over 54.75 ;)
That means on Oct 20 , I'll be 55.5 O0
for a few years i tried to actually celebrate my birthday on my half birthday. i gave up on that after a bit.
actual birthdays around the holidays are a pain.
I have the same issue with my kids (one born on Thanksgiving Day, the other born close to Christmas). When they were smaller, I would have a joint 'half birthday' party for them in early June, which they loved. But as they've gotten older, they want to have more of a celebration on their actual birthdays. I just go with the flow. ;)Ohhh, what day was your turkey born?? I was born on Thanksgiving too! And it's still close enough to Christmas for the double gift. I really love the Winter holidays though so I don't mind it. This year my birthday is Black Friday.
Ohhh, what day was your turkey born?? I was born on Thanksgiving too! And it's still close enough to Christmas for the double gift. I really love the Winter holidays though so I don't mind it. This year my birthday is Black Friday.
I love the holidays as well, and I've infected my family, so in our house it is birthday season (my husband in October, my daughter in November and my son in December) all intertwined with holiday season. It makes summer a bit 'slow', but then we're traveling and vacationing so much that we still have fun. ;DOh, that shirt sounds cute! Haha. I'm the 28th. I'm guessing prereg won't be after Thanksgiving, but I guess you never know! Everyone thought it would be way before November!
My daughter was born on November 23, hence her missing the November 1 cutoff for 'junior' status last year. Since she was born on Thanksgiving Day, the hospital gave us a shirt for her to wear with a turkey on it, saying 'We're thankful you've arrived'. Very lame, but it is in her 'first day' picture. It's definitely far enough away from Christmas for 'double-gifting', but it's a loooong stretch between Christmas and the next birthday.
I'm guessing prereg won't be after Thanksgiving, but I guess you never know! Everyone thought it would be way before November!
I think CCI already confirmed that it would be between Halloween and Thanksgiving, so before your birthday for sure!
Unless they change their minds, of course. Sigh...
Where is Chris with the Bee Doo warning ::)
so the forum consensus is Nov 8th?
so the forum consensus is Nov 8th?It would be great if it was.
my completely unfounded, gut instinct is saying cci wants to get this done well before turkey week. Hence my vote of nov 8th
I *think* less people celebrate Easter than Thanksgiving, at least in the US. And I think most people think of Thanksgiving as a 4-day holiday weekend, whereas Easter festivities are rarely longer than a church service, an easter egg hunt, and maybe a nice lunch. So even if you did all of that you could still make it to Wondercon on Friday/Saturday.But wouldn't it be crazy fun and madness to do it on Thanksgiving or Black Friday! What stress and energy that would bring!!! Even do it like a Black Friday sale and run it at like 12:01 am or something like that! Oh what fun!!
But wouldn't it be crazy fun and madness to do it on Thanksgiving or Black Friday! What stress and energy that would bring!!! Even do it like a Black Friday sale and run it at like 12:01 am or something like that! Oh what fun!!
99% folks who work retail have to work black friday....... Saturdays are easier to get the am shift off then BF
Definitely. It would be really cruel to have it on Black Friday for those people, and for CCI staff too.And like TJ said ... those big ol' SDCC lines aren't cruel enough! :D I just think it would just add that last layer, last straw, to just add to the mystique and legend of SDCC!!
I was going to say November 1 but that would conflict with Rhode Island Comic Con plus it would be three days before Election Day, so hopefully it will be no later than November 8.
Do I win a prize?
::Submits vote for Nov 8th. Pretends that was my vote the whole time::