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Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #60 on: March 24, 2023, 11:07:16 PM »
Haven’t been since 2019, so definitely looking forward to going this year. I’m definitely going to be rusty at exclusive drops, event announcements, etc..


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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #61 on: March 25, 2023, 07:40:51 AM »
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Haven’t been since 2019, so definitely looking forward to going this year. I’m definitely going to be rusty at exclusive drops, event announcements, etc..


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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #62 on: March 25, 2023, 08:59:18 AM »
It truly is the highlight of my year. I can’t wait for the following year as soon as the current con ends. I’m addicted too and hope to continue to go as long as I am able to!


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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #63 on: March 25, 2023, 09:24:06 AM »
Absolutely agree!! On last day of con, I’m already looking forward to the next one:)

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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #64 on: March 26, 2023, 05:33:36 PM »
That Tuesday following I start wondering Returning Reg, the announcements, Hotelpocalypse, and all the rest of the goodness for the coming year.

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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #65 on: April 15, 2023, 04:15:14 PM »
I’ll be going again, although I will admit I have been getting worse (fine, call it out of touch if you want) at keeping up with what’s hot in the pop culture zeitgeist.

So for me it’s gradually become more about being there for the general SDCC atmosphere and catching up with con pals, and not because I am hoping any specific license/IP will have a presence. And as a one-time San Diego resident, I just love being back in the city every chance I get.


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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #66 on: April 15, 2023, 06:42:04 PM »
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I’ll be going again, although I will admit I have been getting worse (fine, call it out of touch if you want) at keeping up with what’s hot in the pop culture zeitgeist.

So for me it’s gradually become more about being there for the general SDCC atmosphere and catching up with con pals, and not because I am hoping any specific license/IP will have a presence. And as a one-time San Diego resident, I just love being back in the city every chance I get.


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This is a perfect way to explain how I've been viewing it lately. I sometimes feel like I only went last year to see con friends I hadn't seen in forever and do some shopping. I have a feeling it's going to be similar this year, but that alone makes it worth it. And who knows, maybe something will be announced that I'm absolutely wild about getting into or something.
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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #67 on: April 15, 2023, 06:59:55 PM »
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I’ll be going again, although I will admit I have been getting worse (fine, call it out of touch if you want) at keeping up with what’s hot in the pop culture zeitgeist.

So for me it’s gradually become more about being there for the general SDCC atmosphere and catching up with con pals, and not because I am hoping any specific license/IP will have a presence. And as a one-time San Diego resident, I just love being back in the city every chance I get.


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We're going through home renovations, and I spent most of December packing up boxes of collectibles and a crazy amount of posters... and it occurred to me that this year's Con should be less about acquiring "stuff" (books don't count - they're always worth it), and more about panels and people. I'm actually looking forward to going even more this year than last year.

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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #68 on: April 16, 2023, 08:29:03 AM »
This is my first year going. I've always wanted to attend but I honestly didn't have any idea how to go about it. One of my friends goes every year and he clued me in so my husband and I were able to score badges. This past year has been really rough. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and it had metastasized so I've got a really impressive scar on my neck. Then while they were doing scans of my thyroid they found a brain tumor. I am super excited about finally getting to go amd I should be 100% cancer free by then.

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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #69 on: April 16, 2023, 09:49:24 AM »
If all goes well (hotel, flight, cost etc) then I will attend. I want to attend. I haven't been back to San Diego since 2017! And the last time, while it was fun, I was there by myself. The group here was very helpful especially the Hall H line group. I think we had a good team. I met quite a few people and we just chilled while in line. I plan on locating the Hall-H line group again, I think everyone should stop by at least for a break. I really just enjoyed having a place to sit because these are long days and it can get pretty crowded.
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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #70 on: April 17, 2023, 01:26:42 PM »
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If all goes well (hotel, flight, cost etc) then I will attend. I want to attend. I haven't been back to San Diego since 2017! And the last time, while it was fun, I was there by myself. The group here was very helpful especially the Hall H line group. I think we had a good team. I met quite a few people and we just chilled while in line. I plan on locating the Hall-H line group again, I think everyone should stop by at least for a break. I really just enjoyed having a place to sit because these are long days and it can get pretty crowded.
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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #71 on: April 17, 2023, 01:41:56 PM »
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I’ll be going again, although I will admit I have been getting worse (fine, call it out of touch if you want) at keeping up with what’s hot in the pop culture zeitgeist.

So for me it’s gradually become more about being there for the general SDCC atmosphere and catching up with con pals, and not because I am hoping any specific license/IP will have a presence.


This has been pretty much exactly my experience the last few years as well! It's been really low-key since there aren't a ton of MUST SEE things for me. I will say that because I'm not sitting in a Hall H/B20/6BCF line for hours as much, I've ended up popping into smaller panels that I've really really enjoyed since I have the time!

I'm really excited to attend this year though! My friend and I have gone to every SDCC since 2006, but our partners have never been able to go. This year, they can both make it, and we were able to get a Thurs/Sun pass for them to experience all this madness for the first time.

I am SO looking forward to seeing my relatively non-nerdy/fannish fiance get thrown into this chaos lol.

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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #72 on: April 17, 2023, 03:12:27 PM »
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This has been pretty much exactly my experience the last few years as well! It's been really low-key since there aren't a ton of MUST SEE things for me. I will say that because I'm not sitting in a Hall H/B20/6BCF line for hours as much, I've ended up popping into smaller panels that I've really really enjoyed since I have the time!

I'm really excited to attend this year though! My friend and I have gone to every SDCC since 2006, but our partners have never been able to go. This year, they can both make it, and we were able to get a Thurs/Sun pass for them to experience all this madness for the first time.

I am SO looking forward to seeing my relatively non-nerdy/fannish fiance get thrown into this chaos lol.

I am right there with you and the rest.  Can't tell if it is the changes that SDCC has made over the past 7/8 years (including covid, streaming, etc.) or if it's just me being low-key but I have noticed a shift.  I still enjoy going and there will always be something new to do.
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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #73 on: April 17, 2023, 09:33:08 PM »
I started this thread back when I wasn't really feeling it for this year. It definitely went slower getting into SDCC mode for this year.

However, my partner was still interested in attending and that got me interested as well. This may be the last year we could attend SDCC for some years given the way things are going, so it would be a shame to miss this one before a longer break.

The hotel lottery is the last thing that is pushing us to confirm attending. Getting MMM for the first time ever via the lottery is great, but the fact that it has a May 1st deadline for full refunds instead of end of month, while annoying, is also giving that extra push to attend. Normally, we wait until getting panel confirmation near end of May. There won't be enough time for that now, but worst case we don't get any panels, we can still attend via our press badges. So consider us confirmed for this year, just don't ask me about flight costs as I'll have to book that later  :D

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Re: Are you attending SDCC 2023?
« Reply #74 on: April 21, 2023, 02:10:35 PM »
I just did my semi-regular check of logging into my CCI account and verifying that I still have my badges. And just quadruple-checked my hotel reservation is still in order.

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