Hi everyone! Just FYI. This has also been posted on the front page and on the registration page.
And early registration has closed! Badges for FanimeCon 2011 will now have to be purchased at the door.
Registration Hours
Thursday 5 PM – 8 PM (Pre-Registration and Early Registration Pick up ONLY)
Friday 8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday 8 AM – 8 PM
Sunday 8 AM – 8 PM
Monday 8AM – 12 PM
At-Con Badge Prices
Full Weekend (Valid Friday thru Monday) – $60
Friday, May 27th – $30
Saturday, May 28th – $35
Sunday, May 29th – $35
Monday, May 30th – $25
I noticed it said registration time was from 5pm - 8pm on Thursday. JNow is that just to get new registration or is that the only time to pick up badges as well? I am my group leader and was hoping to get our badges earlier on Thursday. Please let me know. Thanks.
No purchases may be made on Thursdays. Thursday is ONLY to register already paid memberships.
This may be just me, but did the price for the full weekend ticket go down? I remember in 2008, I payed $70 for it I think. I noticed the same thing last year too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it would be nice to know. =)
Quote from: Yuki Valentine on May 16, 2011, 01:59:44 PM
This may be just me, but did the price for the full weekend ticket go down? I remember in 2008, I payed $70 for it I think. I noticed the same thing last year too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it would be nice to know. =)
As much as I'd love to lie to you and say that "prices did indeed go down!", I can't. Prices didn't go down from previous years.
Aw snap, forgot to pre-reg. :< Is a badge required for Thursday night stuffs?
I was reading in another thread that you had to present valid ID to pick up pre-registration badges. Do I need to provide ID if I'm registering at the door?
Quote from: jimsha on May 16, 2011, 05:02:55 PM
Aw snap, forgot to pre-reg. :< Is a badge required for Thursday night stuffs?
You must be pre or early reg'd in order to participate in Day 0 events as far as I know. Sorry. :(
Quote from: jimsha on May 16, 2011, 05:02:55 PM
Aw snap, forgot to pre-reg. :< Is a badge required for Thursday night stuffs?
I know you don't need a badge in order to peruse Swap Meet (and by extension the Gaming room). Don't know about anything else.
From the Swap Meet rules (http://www.fanime.com/swap-meet-rules/) page:
QuoteWe know some attendees arrive late on Thursday night and will not have badges yet. No badges are required for Buyer / Attendee entry on Thursday (badges are required for Sellers).
Since Swap Meet is in the same place as Arcade, I believe they both are unbadged to enter for Thursday night.
Hi, I was wondering if there will be two-day badges sold, since only 4-day and 1-day badge prices are listed. Please let me know. Thank you!
No, there shouldn't be any two day badges. If you think you'll want to go for more then one day get the full weekend badge.
I was wondering since I registered my sister under my group but she doesn't have any form of government ID, is it okay if I just pick it up without her needing to bring her ID? I think I read somewhere that group leader ID is needed only yeah? Need to be absolutely sure of this before things goes wrong while we are out there :P
Quote from: TofuHopper on May 16, 2011, 11:13:25 PM
I was wondering since I registered my sister under my group but she doesn't have any form of government ID, is it okay if I just pick it up without her needing to bring her ID? I think I read somewhere that group leader ID is needed only yeah? Need to be absolutely sure of this before things goes wrong while we are out there :P
You are correct. Only you, the group leader, needs to be present with ID to pick up the badges.
Quote from: MPLe on May 16, 2011, 06:11:16 PM
From the Swap Meet rules (http://www.fanime.com/swap-meet-rules/) page:
QuoteWe know some attendees arrive late on Thursday night and will not have badges yet. No badges are required for Buyer / Attendee entry on Thursday (badges are required for Sellers).
Since Swap Meet is in the same place as Arcade, I believe they both are unbadged to enter for Thursday night.
So in others words, free entrance? Is the hour of operation the same as the registration hour?
Quote from: MPLe on May 16, 2011, 06:11:16 PM
From the Swap Meet rules (http://www.fanime.com/swap-meet-rules/) page:
QuoteWe know some attendees arrive late on Thursday night and will not have badges yet. No badges are required for Buyer / Attendee entry on Thursday (badges are required for Sellers).
Since Swap Meet is in the same place as Arcade, I believe they both are unbadged to enter for Thursday night.
That's something, at least. Badges don't generally sell out Comic Con style, do they? And there aren't horrendous lines for at-con reg like they have at AX, are there? First time going, so of course Sod's Law applies.... :<
Quote from: jimsha on May 17, 2011, 02:02:17 AM
That's something, at least. Badges don't generally sell out Comic Con style, do they? And there aren't horrendous lines for at-con reg like they have at AX, are there? First time going, so of course Sod's Law applies.... :<
Because we don't sell one-day memberships before that day, we won't be able to say beforehand if we "sell out" and by sell out, I mean that the SJCC has maximum capacity and we aren't allowed to admit anymore people unless we want to become a huge fire hazard and probably multiple safety laws. Hahaha. (Or at least, I'm pretty sure. That's how it was described to me. o: )
Basically, one-day/at-con memberships are first come-first serve *if* there was any concern for selling out.
Lines aren't too bad at Fanime. Last year I believe the longest was maybe... 3 hours? But tbh it really ranges. Saturday morning can be like 3 hrs, and then like Saturday mid afternoon can be literally 5 minutes. It's been like that before, where it's totally and completely empty after it's totally full and rushed.
Of course, I can't say the same will be for this year, since it always always *always* changes.
Quote from: ewu on May 16, 2011, 09:59:25 AM
No purchases may be made on Thursdays. Thursday is ONLY to register already paid memberships.
Ok I'm pre-reg so I come at 5pm on Thursday to get my badges for my group? Not Earlier? Just want to be clear so i don't accidentally waste my time.
Right. You can come on Thursday to pick up your badge, but don't bother showing up on Wednesday.
Today I found out that my only parent is leaving for the weekend at 6:30 am thursday and im a minor with out a government issued I.D and I feel very skr*wed at the mement T.T. i already bought to ticket online and everything so its pre registration. Any advice?
Quote from: Tomgrla on May 23, 2011, 05:42:43 PM
Today I found out that my only parent is leaving for the weekend at 6:30 am thursday and im a minor with out a government issued I.D and I feel very skr*wed at the mement T.T. i already bought to ticket online and everything so its pre registration. Any advice?
You'd have to e-mail registration. o:
Quote from: Tomgrla on May 23, 2011, 05:42:43 PM
Today I found out that my only parent is leaving for the weekend at 6:30 am thursday and im a minor with out a government issued I.D and I feel very skr*wed at the mement T.T. i already bought to ticket online and everything so its pre registration. Any advice?
Email
[email protected]. They might be able to help you sort things out.
I think if you can get another adult family member to fill in that should be ok. It doesn't necessarily have to be your parent, just someone to take responsibility for you.
I decided to take my niece and nephew this year since they are super excited about seeing their first cosplayers ever, they are both under 10 since I'm 22 it is okay for me to take them without their mom? or do I need her to fill something out? and what should I bring along for the kids(ID wise)
answer would be much much appreciated <3
Just wanted to say that staff have already started showing up in San Jose to get everything ready! E-mail responses from the Reg department may be slower than usual.
Yes they have your badges. They're pretty neat this year. ;)
Quote from: TofuHopper on May 24, 2011, 12:29:39 AM
I decided to take my niece and nephew this year since they are super excited about seeing their first cosplayers ever, they are both under 10 since I'm 22 it is okay for me to take them without their mom? or do I need her to fill something out? and what should I bring along for the kids(ID wise)
answer would be much much appreciated <3
You can e-mail reg for this information. (: Though do it soon.
Due to the increasing volume of e-mails and busy staff members, as Sen says, e-mail responses may get very slow.
Quote from: Sen on May 25, 2011, 01:09:47 PM
Yes they have your badges. They're pretty neat this year. ;)
WOOOOO!! 8D
Quote from: Sen on May 25, 2011, 01:09:47 PMYes they have your badges. They're pretty neat this year. ;)
Are they 3D/Glow-in-the-dark? 8D
Quote from: kookiekween99 on May 25, 2011, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Sen on May 25, 2011, 01:09:47 PMYes they have your badges. They're pretty neat this year. ;)
Are they 3D/Glow-in-the-dark? 8D
Even better. The time dimension is included too so now they are 4-D. We also have a piece of the all-spark in the Reg vault so we touched each badge so it so that on command your badges will transform in to little bunny rabbits that hop around and grow up due to the time dimension. It's year of the rabbit after all!! ;D
Obviously I'm kidding but you will see the badges soon. We're actually pretty excited about them this year and hope you'll them.
Quote from: Sen on May 25, 2011, 04:54:34 PM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on May 25, 2011, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Sen on May 25, 2011, 01:09:47 PMYes they have your badges. They're pretty neat this year. ;)
Are they 3D/Glow-in-the-dark? 8D
Even better. The time dimension is included too so now they are 4-D. We also have a piece of the all-spark in the Reg vault so we touched each badge so it so that on command your badges will transform in to little bunny rabbits that hop around and grow up due to the time dimension. It's year of the rabbit after all!! ;D
Obviously I'm kidding but you will see the badges soon. We're actually pretty excited about them this year and hope you'll them.
Darn. I was totally hoping for that time dimension thing. :p
I will see my badge on Friday. Can't wait!
EDIT: Oh yeah, about how long is the Pre-reg line around noon?
^It's really difficult to say because it depends on when people will arrive. I don't think it will be too bad on Friday at that time though. But don't take my word for it.
Hey, I kind of confused here. I plan to go on Saturday, could I buy the membership ahead of time on Friday? Thanks! :)
If you buy a full weekend pass you can pay and pick up your badge on Friday and then stroll right in on Saturday.
Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on May 26, 2011, 10:40:39 AM
If you buy a full weekend pass you can pay and pick up your badge on Friday and then stroll right in on Saturday.
Hi, you were answering my question right? What if I just wanna buy the membership for a day, which is Saturday? Could I buy it on Friday instead of Saturday?
Quote from: yesl on May 26, 2011, 12:00:16 PM
Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on May 26, 2011, 10:40:39 AM
If you buy a full weekend pass you can pay and pick up your badge on Friday and then stroll right in on Saturday.
Hi, you were answering my question right? What if I just wanna buy the membership for a day, which is Saturday? Could I buy it on Friday instead of Saturday?
No. You can only buy day registrations on that day. Friday for Friday, Saturday for Saturday, etc. You can't buy a Saturday pass on Friday, or Sunday pass on Saturday.
I did pre-reg for my badges, but for pick-up, would it be okay if I use an old passport for my ID? I don't have anything else more up-to-date or a government ID/driver's license. I do have the card that was used to pay for the ticket and my school ID if need be.
Quote from: Anicofe on May 26, 2011, 04:00:24 PM
I did pre-reg for my badges, but for pick-up, would it be okay if I use an old passport for my ID? I don't have anything else more up-to-date or a government ID/driver's license. I do have the card that was used to pay for the ticket and my school ID if need be.
An expired passport
should be fine. Again, registration people aren't heartless, and by bringing that in you're showing the effort of at least trying to provide a government issued ID. :)
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 26, 2011, 04:03:25 PM
Quote from: Anicofe on May 26, 2011, 04:00:24 PM
I did pre-reg for my badges, but for pick-up, would it be okay if I use an old passport for my ID? I don't have anything else more up-to-date or a government ID/driver's license. I do have the card that was used to pay for the ticket and my school ID if need be.
An expired passport should be fine. Again, registration people aren't heartless, and by bringing that in you're showing the effort of at least trying to provide a government issued ID. :)
We will
not accept any expired ID unless we've given you an explicit exception by e-mail.
Seriously if you have doubts, bring your parents.
Quote from: Chiri Kcrinh on May 26, 2011, 04:08:10 PM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 26, 2011, 04:03:25 PM
Quote from: Anicofe on May 26, 2011, 04:00:24 PM
I did pre-reg for my badges, but for pick-up, would it be okay if I use an old passport for my ID? I don't have anything else more up-to-date or a government ID/driver's license. I do have the card that was used to pay for the ticket and my school ID if need be.
An expired passport should be fine. Again, registration people aren't heartless, and by bringing that in you're showing the effort of at least trying to provide a government issued ID. :)
We will not accept any expired ID unless we've given you an explicit exception by e-mail.
Seriously if you have doubts, bring your parents.
My parents will be with me, but what exactly should they do? I'm 18 and I'm the one who did all the con-registration.
[Edit] What about a birth certificate? Would that work?
Quote from: Anicofe on May 26, 2011, 04:28:04 PM
Quote from: Chiri Kcrinh on May 26, 2011, 04:08:10 PM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 26, 2011, 04:03:25 PM
Quote from: Anicofe on May 26, 2011, 04:00:24 PM
I did pre-reg for my badges, but for pick-up, would it be okay if I use an old passport for my ID? I don't have anything else more up-to-date or a government ID/driver's license. I do have the card that was used to pay for the ticket and my school ID if need be.
An expired passport should be fine. Again, registration people aren't heartless, and by bringing that in you're showing the effort of at least trying to provide a government issued ID. :)
We will not accept any expired ID unless we've given you an explicit exception by e-mail.
Seriously if you have doubts, bring your parents.
My parents will be with me, but what exactly should they do? I'm 18 and I'm the one who did all the con-registration.
[Edit] What about a birth certificate? Would that work?
Oh, if your parents are going to be with you, then as long as they have a valid government issued photo ID, then you don't need one.
Birth Certificates don't work.
FANIME FAQ: http://www.fanime.com/registration-faq/
Quote from: Chiri Kcrinh on May 26, 2011, 04:42:12 PM
Quote from: Anicofe on May 26, 2011, 04:28:04 PM
Quote from: Chiri Kcrinh on May 26, 2011, 04:08:10 PM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 26, 2011, 04:03:25 PM
Quote from: Anicofe on May 26, 2011, 04:00:24 PM
I did pre-reg for my badges, but for pick-up, would it be okay if I use an old passport for my ID? I don't have anything else more up-to-date or a government ID/driver's license. I do have the card that was used to pay for the ticket and my school ID if need be.
An expired passport should be fine. Again, registration people aren't heartless, and by bringing that in you're showing the effort of at least trying to provide a government issued ID. :)
We will not accept any expired ID unless we've given you an explicit exception by e-mail.
Seriously if you have doubts, bring your parents.
My parents will be with me, but what exactly should they do? I'm 18 and I'm the one who did all the con-registration.
[Edit] What about a birth certificate? Would that work?
Oh, if your parents are going to be with you, then as long as they have a valid government issued photo ID, then you don't need one.
Birth Certificates don't work.
FANIME FAQ: http://www.fanime.com/registration-faq/
Oh, alright then. Thank you!
I'm going put on a limb and being stupid by asking this, but is there no badge pickup Friday after 8pm?
Quote from: Somebody on May 27, 2011, 05:00:50 PM
I'm going put on a limb and being stupid by asking this, but is there no badge pickup Friday after 8pm?
You can still pick up your badge at the hours that Registration is open (see the first post in this thread).