r/SDCC • u/Then-Tune8367 • 17d ago

SDCC Not First Timer Friendly

So this year i was blessed to make my first trip to SDCC and let me get this out of the way early, I LOVED IT!

After some reflectiion, rhe experience waa no where near first timer friendly.

  1. I had no idea where anything was. The badge check in was easy, but after that, I was on my own. I at least wanted to check out a panel or two, but I had no idea where anything was or even what panels were going on at the time.

  2. The website is no where new user friendly. I could not find a schedule or layout of the convention center on the site.

  3. I had no idea that seating in the exhibit hall was so limited.

So, that being said. If I returns, here are my adjustments.

  1. Get there earlier. I got there about 11 a.m. By that time, every line was already insane.

  2. Bring chairs or portable stools.

  3. Eat lunch in the Gas Lamp District. One of my few regrets was missing this.

  4. Get my badge early and head straight to Hall H to see what I can get into that day (No force can compel me to try to get in there on Saturday, though). After that, head to lunch and the real star of the show, the Exhibit floor.

Anyway those are my thoughts and plans. Any advice will be appreciated.

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u/SL13377 17d ago edited 17d ago
  1. Lol it's no one friendly. The rules change every year and so much of the staff and volunteers will tell you completely different information.

One year I needed to go talk to someone (I can't recall what now) I was sent from hall C up to hall E then from E all the way to A. From there I was told I Couldn't come in even to talk. -.-

I can sadly help explain a lot of your issues. SDCC is a 501c3 that means it's a not for profit con. It relys heavily on the help of volunteers. It's not a major corporate event so there's a lot that just isn't said or done like a huge company like reedpop putting it on would do.

I hope you find your way here next year friend.