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2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« on: April 17, 2020, 10:21:12 AM »
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admin aly: modified title to reflect addition of a poll
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2020, 10:22:47 AM »
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Comic-Con Announces Plans in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Current Situation Requires Exceptional Measures

For the first time in its 50-year history San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), the organizers behind the annual pop culture celebration, announced today with deep regret that there will be no Comic-Con in 2020. The event will instead return to the San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021.

Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each year, and how many exhibitors and stakeholders rely upon its events for a major portion of their livelihood, they had hoped to delay this decision in anticipation that COVID-19 concerns might lessen by summer. Continuous monitoring of health advisories and recent statements by the Governor of California have made it clear that it would not be safe to move forward with plans for this year.

Similarly, WonderCon Anaheim, which was to have been held April 10-12, 2020 will return to the Anaheim Convention Center from March 26-28, 2021.

In addition to their conventions, Comic-Con has been planning a major renovation of Balboa Park’s Federal Building to be completed for the grand opening of the Comic-Con Museum in the summer of 2021. However, the COVID-19 situation has had an effect on those efforts as well. As such, they will be rephasing the Museum’s initially planned major renovations, but will not scale back the experience to be offered to visitors upon the Museum’s grand opening. They anticipate releasing building plans illustrating the Museum’s transformation and sharing more information about those efforts in the coming months.

SDCC also announced that individuals who purchased badges for Comic-Con 2020 will have the option to request a refund or transfer their badges to Comic-Con 2021. All 2020 badge holders will receive an email within the next week with instructions on how to request a refund. Exhibitors for Comic-Con 2020 will also have the option to request a refund or transfer their payments to Comic-Con 2021 and will also receive an email within the next week with instructions on how to process their request.

In the next few days onPeak, Comic-Con’s official hotel affiliate, will be canceling all hotel reservations and refunding all deposits made through them. There is no need for anyone who booked through onPeak to take any action, including trying to cancel their reservations online or contacting the company via phone as the process will be handled automatically. Those who booked rooms through onPeak will be notified when refunds have been completed.

“Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and while we are saddened to take this action, we know it is the right decision,” said David Glanzer, spokesperson for the organization. “We eagerly look forward to the time when we can all meet again and share in the community we all love and enjoy.”

 

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2020, 10:25:27 AM »
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individuals who purchased badges for Comic-Con 2020 will have the option to request a refund or transfer their badges to Comic-Con 2021. All 2020 badge holders will receive an email within the next week with instructions on how to request a refund. Exhibitors for Comic-Con 2020 will also have the option to request a refund or transfer their payments to Comic-Con 2021 and will also receive an email within the next week with instructions on how to process their request.
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2020, 10:30:17 AM »
We get to transfer!!!!!  Woohoo positive for the day!
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2020, 10:31:18 AM »
The option to transfer makes the sad news not as sad, that's for sure!

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2020, 10:31:24 AM »
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While I'm very sad to hear this, I was preparing myself emotionally for this announcement.

I'll just be requesting a transfer.
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2020, 10:36:47 AM »
I cancelled my backup hotel.  Now to see how SW handles flight cancellations...
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2020, 10:37:40 AM »
I'll request a transfer.  As much as I hate giving loans out this far out; If even 20% of the population retains their tickets the pool will be MUCH smaller for available tix.  On top of that; how are they handling returning reg? No return just open? I would guess at least.  It would also be neat if they gave transfers a little badge flair like a "2020 Attendee" ribbon. 

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2020, 10:49:32 AM »
I agree, having my badge transferred to 2021 is the only bright spot here, but it is still a good bright spot.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2020, 10:52:20 AM »
Legitimately thrilled about the transfer. Bummed overall but really looking forward to making it out there again.

And now the wait begins again ...

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2020, 10:56:09 AM »
I know they probably haven't made the decision yet, but I wonder if there will actually be a badge sale for next year. Who's to say the majority of people won't opt for transfers, and there might not be enough badges for a general sale. Most definitely there will not be two sales.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2020, 10:58:54 AM »
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I cancelled my backup hotel.  Now to see how SW handles flight cancellations...

I just cancelled mine and got travel funds.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2020, 10:59:21 AM »
We're always planning for the next one anyway, right?  ;)

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2020, 11:00:41 AM »
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I know they probably haven't made the decision yet, but I wonder if there will actually be a badge sale for next year. Who's to say the majority of people won't opt for transfers, and there might not be enough badges for a general sale. Most definitely there will not be two sales.

My group chat is 50/50.  Some people just can't float hundreds of dollars for something like this right now.  I can; and will as I still have my job but we have millions unemployed.  I'm sure they'd like some extra cash.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2020, 11:01:37 AM »
i added a poll to this thread.

tbh, i have not heard of **anyone** who wanted a refund. Even folks in my classes who aren't con fanatics are holding their badges
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