That's where I'm at too! Assuming I made it to the ground - would I ever get back up again.
My take on this as I read it…I’m assuming they are not going to have any times set before the floor opens. You can join the queue at 6AM but I’d assume they’ll give you a return time to shop once the floor opens and go from there…but that just me assuming,,,who knows what they will really do…
Im also at the Sheraton! I got a cheap seat cushion for when I have to sit on the floor. Its not super comfortable bc its thin but its better than nothing thats for sure.
Good list! They will give out lanyards but it doesn't hurt to have an extra one. I would add sanitizing wipes and/or hand sanitizer. They'll surely have hand sanitizing stations but it's better not to have to go out and find them. DH will likely have allergy medicine for his sinuses and I'll also probably pack a little notebook because I like to jot stuff down to remember to look up later, like the name of someone we want to know more about, etc.
Yes, great ideas!
A few more to add to the list:
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Tube for posters is a great idea. It'll be so much easier to pack that way. But wish me luck convincing DH to let us roll them up if they're not rolled up to begin with.A few more to add to the list:
- Kleenex ( in case the restrooms are out of TP…. It’s happened
- Tube for posters, prints, art you might pick up
- Cash…. Though most people take plastic now, the connection Is poor in the convention center … plus I believe there is no longer an ATM in the convention center
My preference is always not to roll them, but if there’s the possibility of creases and bent corners…. Than rolled it is
A fold up bag is a great idea - especially if it zips close. If you need to take it to the bag check it’s nice to say “Oh it’s xxxx color” and being zipped up your contents shouldn’t spill out.+1 to all the suggestions above.
I make sure I don't need to plan on con food for my lunch or snax. The lines can be long, prices are expensive with little nutritional value. Not a fan of con food.
I keep a small fold up bag with me just in case I do shop at the con (though for me, it's rare). At Celebration this year they were giving out lanyards and small fold up bags at the health screening area. They were quite nice.
Ugh- really? They give out lanyards? So glad I got suckered into buying one when I bought my tickets....
In my experience for a different convention (Star Wars) I find the purchased lanyard are a MUCH better quality and design. I can't speak to D23 though. I like to get the purchased lanyard as a souvenir.Ugh- really? They give out lanyards? So glad I got suckered into buying one when I bought my tickets....
This is usually the case. I’m trying to find my 2019 badge since I had clipped it to my ABD lanyard which I want to use again.
I'm using a lanyard from Colonial Williamsburg. Any port (or lanyard) in a storm.
I would rather bring food, but I thought it wasn't allowed?+1 to all the suggestions above.
I make sure I don't need to plan on con food for my lunch or snax. The lines can be long, prices are expensive with little nutritional value. Not a fan of con food.
I keep a small fold up bag with me just in case I do shop at the con (though for me, it's rare). At Celebration this year they were giving out lanyards and small fold up bags at the health screening area. They were quite nice.
In every con I've been to, whether very large or small, I've always been able to bring in small snacks that when judiciously timed serve to keep me sustained during the con day. I also have a substantial breakfast before I go (meaning lots of protein and hydration). I tend to be on the go a-lot during a con, so taking anything longer than 10-20min isn't my "cup of tea." I don't pack a victorian picnic.
Technically, it’s not, unless you have a medical reason or bring a baby. However, people, including myself, have gotten away with bringing a small amount of snack type things. They will usually say something about a meal though, like to go food, pizza, or a sandwich. I brought a snack size ziplock of trail mix last time and maybe a small amount of candy.
