[Kyannagirl]

Hey ya'll!

Ok, first-timer here, I'm confused about the Soap Bubble dance. I know its on Saturday but that's all I can seem to dig up. Anyone with previous experience tell me probably what room it is in and about what time it is. Also what time should I line up to get in. Also what events are listed for this year and what time are they. Anyone know? If you don't do you get something as you enter ACen..like a brochure or something with the events on it? Oh yea..one last thing..my cosplay wont come in time (I bet it will be here the Monday after ACen..lovely)..so whats a last minute thing that I could do?

Thankies!!!

[KnitChick]

I just double checked the printed program book and according to that the Soap Bubble is at 9 pm, in Main Programming. The new Main Programming line rules state that lining up will not begin until a half hour before the event, so at 8:30 pm come over by the main ballroom and ask where the Soap Bubble line is beginning.

When you get here, if you have your badge you can stop by Registration to get a program guide. If you don't have your badge yet, you'll be able to get the guide when you register.

Hope that helps!

(EDIT: The printed program guide said 10:30 but I just talked to Main Programming and it starts at 9)

[Kyannagirl]

Ok Thank You so very much! Also where is Acen exactly..there is the Stevenson Center but it says the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. That gets me to the area but not the building..I'm assuming there are more than one buildings? Where is registration held?

[KnitChick]

We are in multiple buildings this year.

The Stevens Convention Center has our Registration area, Artist's Alley and the Dealer's Room. The Hyatt Regency O'Hare has video rooms, main programming (concerts, masquerade, etc). The Rosemont Hilton, Embassy Suites, and Doubletree have a variety of panel programming.

If you enter the Stevens from the front doors, look to your left and you'll see Hall A, that's where Registration is. Just look for the people in black vests that say "IRT" and they can direct you.

[Kyannagirl]

OK, I have a few more questions...

Can I walk between all the hotels?
Do I need a ticket to get into the soap bubble event and what hotel is it in?
As I enter registration, does security search backpacks?
What if my friend needs to use a glucose meter?

Thanks!

[KnitChick]

Yes, all of the hotels are clustered around each other and easily walkable.

There is no separate ticket for the Soap Bubble, and it is in the Main Programming area of the Hyatt.

As far as I know, IRT does not search backpacks at Registration. Video Gaming does not allow backpacks, nor are they allowed in the dances.

If your friend needs a private space to use a glucose meter, we have Special Needs departments in the Hyatt (in the Grand Boardroom) and in the Registration area, where we can direct them into the quiet area that we have designated for those purposes.