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parallel_ux

First timer attendee question

Probably been asked a million times but my partner and I planning to attend for the atmosphere and 'been there done that' factor (even planning a simple cosplay) so which days will be the most suitable for us? I've heard that Saturday is super crazy and the lines go on for miles. We certainly don't want to spend our time in lines - there isn't a particular thing we could justify hours lining up for.

Thurs/ Fri would be a better choice?

Posted Feb 17, 2016, 3:56 AM UTC

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straightline3•

I have attended for the last 4 years and I do believe that there's enough unofficial events going on near the convention center, that a person could have a great 1-2 days JUST doing the unofficial stuff adjacent to the con.

FYI: Saturday has tended to have more movie panels, and Sunday has tended to have more TV panels, so your cosplay might fit better on one of those days, but every day has tons of cosplayers and there's not a bad day to attend! Go! You will have a great time!! Good luck!!

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SoCalNerdGal•

I agree with this statement! Just being in the lobby of some of the close hotels, you'll sort of get a feel for comic con or at least that piece of it. Plus, last year had Conan, Walker Stalker, Nerdist, NerdHQ, fewer of the offsite fun things required badges, etc. If OP isn't able to score badges, I hope they still choose to visit during the con week. Maybe I shouldn't be encouraging more people to flood the city but it really is a good time and a usually supportive and enthusiastic group of people.

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Lowbacca1977•

If you're not worrying about the particular insanely popular panels, even Saturday is fine. I never wait hours in lines, I go for smaller panels that look interesting, or check out the exhibit hall. though crowd on Thursday is def lighter if you're looking at just a day.

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MsMargo•

Every day will have huge lines, but mostly for panels. If you just want to go hang, walk the floor, soak up the atmosphere, Thursday is less crowded and Sunday also. But keep in mind part of the "atmosphere" of Comic-Con is experiencing you and 150,000 of your soon-to-be closest friends all in one place.

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Shavri•

I would say try for Thurs-Saturday if you plan on doing cosplay--even if it's light. The masquerade is Saturday night so there are usually less people in cosplay come Sunday. Even though you won't miss out, I think you'll enjoy the atmosphere in costume the other 3 days more.

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RageZombie•

You will always be in a line. It's not comic con, it's line con. Unless you just chill on the exhibit floor and soak of up the "holy shit I'm in at comic con" atmosphere. Most people go Saturday so if you just want to show off your cosplay and shit do it Saturday. If you also want to go to panels and stuff slower days are Thursday and Sunday.

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