Adrian Paul, an orc from Weta, Stan Lee and Kevin Sorbo were some of the attractions at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013
5 Tips for experiencing Salt lake Comic Con and FanX
A first time Con goer can be overwhelmed by everything at the con, so here are a few suggestions to make the experience better.
Get the VIP ticket and get it early. VIP tickets tend to sell out and offer the best experience possible. Salt Lake Comic Con figure out a way to get people into every panel even on Saturday in 2014. Whether it was the larger floor experience or the multiple other events going on, there were few times that people were left on the outside looking in. VIPs in the Salt Palace had an even easier time of it.
Plan your visit. Any fan of Disneyland knows that part of the fun of going is planning the trip. Even if you have been there a hundred times, and you know exactly what you are going to do, it is still fun to look at the website and talk to the family and friends about. (Also, you will want to have good shoes – just like at Disneyland.)
Comic Con is no different. As soon as the schedule is online, plan your visit. Just be aware that the schedule will change – that is a positive because that means you get to plan new visits. It’s all part of the anticipation. It is also part of the process of having fun. There are few things that are better to think about than going on vacation, and Comic Con can be that.
Be flexible. It doesn’t matter how much planning you do, something is going to go wrong or better than you planned if you are flexible enough to take advantage of it. Stars cancel for various reasons. The floor is crowded, and you can’t get from one room to another, so you miss a panel discussion. You see the coolest costume and want to meet the person in the costume. A new star gets announced, and you happen to be there to hear it (or maybe it came through the app).
The best way to avoid disappointment and stress is to choose one thing that you want to do every day and then make sure that you do what is necessary to get it done. If that means changing plane tickets or standing in line for two hours or longer, then do it. Nothing is better than knowing that you were able to get a good seat to see your favorite star or that you were close enough to see the artifacts that someone brought from your favorite show.
Several people were disappointed when they couldn’t see William Shatner because the room was filled to capacity; some of those who had got in had been waiting for two hours or more. If you choose one thing to accomplish and you are able to complete your mission, everything else will be gravy.
Figure out your thing. Comic Con is different for everyone, and yet, it is still a shared experience. With these events taking place regularly now in Salt Lake City, you have the awesome possibility of experiencing Comic Con in all kinds of ways. You just have to figure out what your thing is going to be.
Get the VIP ticket and get it early. VIP tickets tend to sell out and offer the best experience possible. Salt Lake Comic Con figure out a way to get people into every panel even on Saturday in 2014. Whether it was the larger floor experience or the multiple other events going on, there were few times that people were left on the outside looking in. VIPs in the Salt Palace had an even easier time of it.
Plan your visit. Any fan of Disneyland knows that part of the fun of going is planning the trip. Even if you have been there a hundred times, and you know exactly what you are going to do, it is still fun to look at the website and talk to the family and friends about. (Also, you will want to have good shoes – just like at Disneyland.)
Comic Con is no different. As soon as the schedule is online, plan your visit. Just be aware that the schedule will change – that is a positive because that means you get to plan new visits. It’s all part of the anticipation. It is also part of the process of having fun. There are few things that are better to think about than going on vacation, and Comic Con can be that.
Be flexible. It doesn’t matter how much planning you do, something is going to go wrong or better than you planned if you are flexible enough to take advantage of it. Stars cancel for various reasons. The floor is crowded, and you can’t get from one room to another, so you miss a panel discussion. You see the coolest costume and want to meet the person in the costume. A new star gets announced, and you happen to be there to hear it (or maybe it came through the app).
The best way to avoid disappointment and stress is to choose one thing that you want to do every day and then make sure that you do what is necessary to get it done. If that means changing plane tickets or standing in line for two hours or longer, then do it. Nothing is better than knowing that you were able to get a good seat to see your favorite star or that you were close enough to see the artifacts that someone brought from your favorite show.
Several people were disappointed when they couldn’t see William Shatner because the room was filled to capacity; some of those who had got in had been waiting for two hours or more. If you choose one thing to accomplish and you are able to complete your mission, everything else will be gravy.
Figure out your thing. Comic Con is different for everyone, and yet, it is still a shared experience. With these events taking place regularly now in Salt Lake City, you have the awesome possibility of experiencing Comic Con in all kinds of ways. You just have to figure out what your thing is going to be.
For some people, it is the opportunity to dress up. Some people have a different elaborate costume for every day. Even if your costume isn’t elaborate, dressing up is encouraged and okay.
Some people go to Comic Con to get advice on publishing fantasy or science fiction. Some people go to learn about horror. Some focus on comic books, and many go to see the big stars that they might not otherwise get an opportunity to see up close – that may mean going to the panel discussions, or it may mean spending time on the floor getting autographs and photos. This year, you could even concentrate on seeing anime movies at the Gateway Mall. |
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Concentrating on one track can help you make decisions as to what you want to see; however, it is perfectly okay to make decisions just based on what you like, especially if this is your first Con. (Last Comic Con, I chose the Disney panels and Anne Serling; I didn’t even look at the other things that I might have missed during those times.)
Know your budget. There are a lot of great things to buy at Comic Con. Books personally autographed by your favorite authors or icons. Autographs and photo opportunities from big name stars. Comic books, figurines, DVDs… There are charities to support and even the food is good.
Know your budget. There are a lot of great things to buy at Comic Con. Books personally autographed by your favorite authors or icons. Autographs and photo opportunities from big name stars. Comic books, figurines, DVDs… There are charities to support and even the food is good.
The list of ways to spend your money is long, and the things that you can get are so desirable, you will be parted from your credit card quickly. Having a budget will give you less of a Con hangover. Of course, you may want to make it an either/or budget. (Last year, I budgeted either $50 or one item for souvenirs. I spent $50 on books from Anne Serling and her father and then bought the DVD Done the Impossible because I love Jewel Staite and want to be Brian Wiser.)
Stay Tuned. You cannot experience everything at Salt lake Comic Con. You can, however, have a vicarious experience that enhances Comic Con for you through all of the writers and press that will be at the event. Some outlets will do overviews; some outlets will have more in depth coverage. Dan Farr and his team have done a great job at making sure the press corps can do its jobs. |
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There is a reason for the unbridled enthusiasm that Salt Lake Comic Con in particular has inspired. Once you experience what Farr and his team have put together, you will realize that they do a top notch job at providing an awesome and multi-layered experience.
Of course that means that the next Comic Con experience, you will want to get your VIP tickets early. They are a tremendous bargain with benefits that are far superior to their cost. I wonder if Salt Lake Comic Con will have any for sale at FanX… There goes my budget.
Of course that means that the next Comic Con experience, you will want to get your VIP tickets early. They are a tremendous bargain with benefits that are far superior to their cost. I wonder if Salt Lake Comic Con will have any for sale at FanX… There goes my budget.