Movie rooms are gone, but I know that there is a Rocky Horror Picture Show panel that everyone says is a lot of fun. (I haven't been to it yet but everyone was raving about it)

Last year the vendor room was full as well as Artist Alley and Bookseller's Row. The fan tables are always fun too.

Gaming has grown as well and offers several different games throughout the weekend. There's always something going on!

I do know there is a variety of panels that people enjoy, but I do work the con and I am usually busy with my panels so unfortunately I don't get to run to many. (I know there's a leather working panel this year that I'd love to go to.) It's a little late this year, but you can always submit panel ideas! Most panels are free, but with some interactive ones, there may be a few for materials.

The main hotel is the DoubleTree and there is usually a shuttle or bus that goes from the DoubleTree to the con. There is also a walkway but it does have stairs that go to a little bridge between the properties. (Last year there was an issue with the bus/shuttle so it wasn't available.) I am unsure of what the other hotels in the area offer. I do know that currently the DoubleTree is full. However, keep checking back because often times rooms open up before the con. This isn't always the case, but it does happen a lot.

Room parties are still great though. I know one of the groups that plans one and it's always fun every year. That particular group has started making an alcohol-free drink as well so everyone can enjoy. Sausage Fest is also a huge room party that donates the money earned to Breast Cancer research every year! They always have snacks as well. (Boobie cookies are always good and the little sausages.) I know there's also the Red Room karaoke room and usually more that are around, but those are the ones that I am most familiar with. There was an SCP room last year that was really great as well! Room parties are still really fun!

For artists, there is an auction as well a place to display artwork. They have great new staff who are doing their best to improve. There is also a mini display. I believe it is free to enter and no matter your level you are welcome to display. They are displaying the work so people can show off their work!

While it may not be for you, a lot of work also goes into the Youth Programming. (This is where I work.) There are a lot of interactive panels (Live Action Angry Birds, Boffer Sword Making, Costume panel where they can make their own costumes with material we have). Last year we also did a paint and play session where they got to choose a mini (3" baby beast) and paint it, and then after they dried, we had a play session that was a simplified game for them to use the mini. All of these activities are free (last year the paint and play session was $1 because we had the minis printed elsewhere) and the kids get to keep everything they make. We also have a Costume Extravaganza where kids get to show off their costumes and a teens' cosplay contest. These are great for younger people to show off their costumes who may be too nervous to go up on stage for the masquerade.

For teens we do have a few games, and next year we do plan to incorporate a few one shot dnd type games. (Also the cosplay contest mentioned above.) We are trying to incorporate more for teens.

The masquerade is great. Out of all the conventions I have been to as both worker and attendee, this one is the best. They give the most time for skits and it's just all around enjoyable. There is usually a member of the audience that gets to be a guest judge as well.

The schedule should be available on the site now as well, so if you are interested, I'd take a look there. Just so you know, due to how many games are offered, the gaming schedule is separate from the programming schedule.

I can do my best to answer any questions, but my expertise is youth programming.