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ReedPOP => C2E2, ECCC, and All Other ReedPOP Events => Topic started by: alyssa on September 05, 2013, 08:21:47 AM

Title: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: alyssa on September 05, 2013, 08:21:47 AM
Anyone going?
Anyone gone? (in past years)

This might be an interesting con for the spring....

looking for info on hotels-  etc all

Southwest opens it's booking oct 14

http://www.c2e2.com/Home/
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on September 05, 2013, 09:00:40 AM
I've gone twice and will be going again next year. I have friends in Chicago so it's perfect.

Obviously it's ran by the same people who do NYCC. I'd say last year we an improvement over the previous time I went. The space felt better used but  I expect next year to be even better since they're using a larger part of the convention center.

I believe this month they start announcing things. The host hotel is the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. I know in the past some of the writers and artists hang out there after hours.

Last year guests included Josh Gates, Her Universe, Felicia Day, Sammy Huntington, Walking Dead cast and a ton more. I just can't remember off the top of my head.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on September 05, 2013, 09:37:32 AM
Last year, we stayed here:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g35805-d1075753-Reviews-Chicago_South_Loop_Hotel-Chicago_Illinois.html

We were able to walk to the convention center and snagged a good deal.


I think this year we might aim for the host hotel, just to take in the after hours stuff a little easier.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: bettiebloodshed on September 05, 2013, 11:05:35 AM
The host hotel has a bar in it, and that thing becomes party central. It's...a blast, really. The con happens over my birthday every year so it's usually a pretty awesome time to be had by all. Compared to NYCC I think this con is a lot more cosplay heavy too, for some reason.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on September 05, 2013, 11:09:55 AM
I agree. I think there's more cosplay here than at NYCC.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: alyssa on September 05, 2013, 06:05:26 PM
how is parking at the event? anyone tried?

my and my son are really not that interested in the evening activities and if we go i'll be flying in earlier and getting a car, so keeping the car for the entire week & getting a hotel farther out is optimal. 
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on September 06, 2013, 05:42:16 AM
We've parked before (one year we drove in everyday). There's parking but it's pretty pricey. I think we paid $30 a day and it can fill up fast, like any event. It'll be interesting to see if they do pre-paid parking like for NYCC.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: alyssa on September 06, 2013, 05:53:39 AM
Hadn't calculated 'pricey parking'  into the equation...
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Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on September 06, 2013, 06:07:06 AM
The hotel we stayed at (I linked above) had free parking and like I said, we found a great rate plus you can walk. It might be an option for you.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on September 06, 2013, 06:14:28 AM
Also, there really isn't much around the CC as far as places to eat and what not. I hope with the new El stop that they're working on, maybe that'll force the area to upgrade in that respect.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: alyssa on September 06, 2013, 06:20:34 AM
I'm spoiled, i like under the con parking ---lol

i'm not a fan of walking after a day at the con but, yes, i did look at that hotel & it seems to be a great hotel & a nice find.  I have to sort my plans out before i can start reserving. well maybe i'll put in a couple of cancel-able reservations this weekend.

I think i'm going to give myself till Southwest opens up their flights Oct 14th to decide between Awesome con in DC or C2E2- 
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on September 06, 2013, 06:28:54 AM
I might actually drive this year to Chicago if another friend comes along. I've always wanted to try the drive but didn't want to do it alone. LOL

I feel ya on the walking part. It was a little rough one day.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: alyssa on October 08, 2013, 06:44:00 AM
it's a long drive from the east coast... we'd drive to IN when i was growing up, Ohio is horrendously wide.

Unless something changes i'm going to go all tho the price tag for a weekly car rental is shockingly expencive
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on October 22, 2013, 07:10:00 AM
I'll be flying in again. Time is money!

I wish they'd announce something soon. At least when tickets will be on sale, or hotels will open up.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: @briansteez on October 22, 2013, 07:24:15 AM
As you wish! You hear it here first. New C2E2 website this week and tickets on sale next week. We will also make our first guest announcements next week as well. Get ready!
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on October 22, 2013, 07:25:00 AM
Thanks Brian! Any word on when Press Reg will open?
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: Chris on October 22, 2013, 07:25:37 AM
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As you wish! You hear it here first. New C2E2 website this week and tickets on sale next week. We will also make our first guest announcements next week as well. Get ready!

Like an announcement that I am The Batman.
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: DaveG on October 22, 2013, 09:21:03 AM
I may give this one serious consideration this year.  I've been invited the past couple of years to crash in a hotel room with friends, but have declined due to the number of other cons I go to.  If they invite me again, I'll probably have time to think about it.  It's a drive from Wisconsin (so no airfare to worry about).  I'll be interested to see who their guests are as is this seems to still be a growing con.  At least tickets don't sell out in 10 minutes.   :)
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: @briansteez on October 23, 2013, 10:49:25 AM
Hey gang! The new C2E2 website will be up later this afternoon. Take a look around and let me know what you think. We've actually changed it quite a bit vs last year and added a bunch of cool little functional items to it. I really hope you like it. Tickets will go on sale next week and we will add a bunch of awesome comic guests for our first round of announcements. We've got big plans for C2E2 this year and we are going to try out a ton of new ideas at the show. I'm beyond excited for C2E2 as I think the show will definitely surprise and delight all of you. If there are things, people, experiences you want to see at C2E2 please share them with me. C2E2 is something different. It isn't just any old comic con in some city so the sky is the limit on what we can do at the show. Not sure if all of you saw this but it really is kind of the mission statement for C2E2. I hope to see you all there!

Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: @briansteez on October 23, 2013, 10:55:24 AM
Sorry...I couldn't figure out how to past the image of the mission statement for C2E2 here. I'll push it out on my twitter handle though.
Title: Re: C2E2, General
Post by: alyssa on October 23, 2013, 11:09:06 AM
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Sorry...I couldn't figure out how to past the image of the mission statement for C2E2 here. I'll push it out on my twitter handle though.
what are you trying to do here? link to your site

http://www.c2e2.com/Home/
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on October 23, 2013, 11:14:11 AM
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Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: alyssa on October 23, 2013, 12:22:11 PM
Love it!  is that gonna be a poster?
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: @briansteez on October 23, 2013, 12:25:03 PM
Thanks for posting that here. My copy and paste wasn't working for some reason. We could definitely make that as a poster. I wasn't sure if anyone would buy it though. Also...the new website is now live. There are some kinks we are working out but it is all up and functional. Check it out. Thanks!
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: Angology on December 17, 2013, 01:14:33 PM
According to their Facebook feed-less than 20 VIP tickets remain. (posted at 3:00pm CST, 12/17/2013). Better hurry if you want them!
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: YouThinkMeMad on January 10, 2014, 12:09:39 PM
So who's going this year?
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: ahndrayuh on January 10, 2014, 10:50:30 PM
My boyfriend and I will be going again for the 3rd year.

We normally stay a little outside of downtown (helps on pricing on hotel, and we stay about a week as well and explore the area..it's a lot different from SD lol!)

and yes..underneath parking is great! :) lol!
Title: Re: C2E2, Chicago, April 25 - 27, 2014
Post by: alyssa on January 29, 2014, 10:56:48 AM
$10 off tix use code WL25

http://www.c2e2.com/Tickets/?campaignid=61787753&iusercampaignid=80794072