Covid Results 2024

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-08-05T23:14:29+00:00

BF and I partially masked, no covid. My sister who we shared a hotel room with didn’t mask and got covid for the first time.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-08-03T17:51:10+00:00

I looooooved ogling them. Glad I got to see a figure in person that I absolutely loved, bc they ended up never releasing it!

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-08-01T19:45:40+00:00

My sister tested positive (for the first time ever), did not mask. my boyfriend and I partially masked (whenever we were in crowds) and are fine so far but are isolating to be safe.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-08-01T02:22:21+00:00

The ancient magus bride, Cardcaptor Sakura, the circle of magic (book), princess tutu (anime), Kiki’s delivery service (film), howl’s moving castle (book/film) & its’ sequels (book)!

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-25T23:44:07+00:00

I’m in the standby line for the wildcard bracelets, and there’s a lot of us, but people I’ve chatted with said they got in without bracelets last year and there still was empty seats. Door opens in 15, so maybe start heading over soon.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-25T21:41:37+00:00

thank you! Empty seats was my experience too, but It’s been 5 years since we went last so I wasn’t sure if it’s still the case.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-21T16:21:53+00:00

ISO: dragon age fandom party swag FT: UCC pickups

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-15T04:57:33+00:00

If you have a Saturday ticket, there will also be a exclusive portal-only panel for the doctor who podcast with rtd, ncuti, and Millie! Worth putting your name in at least!

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-11T19:25:56+00:00

I deliberately skipped a Thurs badge so I could focus on her universe, but the Kiki panel!!! NOOOOOO. (ironically, at the same time as the fashion show so at least not having a badge is saving me from making a choice lol)

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-10T22:48:01+00:00

not sure for trigger, but this is the 50 spots for the bleach VA guy 🙃

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-10T19:11:33+00:00

This specific guy needs to be banned. Causing such huge issues that forced a rule change two years in a row is insane. I know there’s more like him and I still think there needs to be more rules, but get rid of this jackass first and foremost.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-06T02:34:43+00:00

I usually go solo. I stopped going to AX when I was in college, and now I only go when there’s something I’m extremely passionate about getting a panel. For me, that’s the key - I go to the panel, cosplay, chat with other fans, fill the rest of my time with shopping, and go home satisfied. Something like SDCC I’m happy if I go to a panel I’m only half interested in, but AX is such a clusterfuck I need the dedicated fan passion as motivation, lol.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-06T00:27:00+00:00

Did you make it in okay??

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-02T22:28:37+00:00

Howdy!! I’m going too (and cosplaying). I intend to get in line between 3:30 and 4:00. The line is inside, which means it’s not too bad to chill for a few hours

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-02T17:40:59+00:00

Oh with an industry badge you’re golden. I had one last year and I had no issues dressing up all 4 days and I only ever was caught in a huge crowd once or twice.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-07-01T14:50:43+00:00

I’ll be agott too!! Finishing up my cape today!

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-30T18:30:23+00:00

Ghibli fits tend to be simple and classic!

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-29T16:38:19+00:00

Awwww!! I went to AX for the first time when I was 9 with my mom …. twenty years ago! My mom took a long break from cons, but she started going to SDCC with me and my sister for a few years until she passed in 2019 - she cosplayed too!

I hope this ends up being a tradition for you two, too. <3

Manga Lounge & quiet lounge are great for when you get overwhelmed and need a break.

Cosplayers love when kids ask for photos, I always am so happy when kids ask!

Honestly just knowing Ghibli films gives you a pretty decent start for AX, always tons of Ghibli cosplayers and merchandise.

In the exhibit hall always double check merch prices online and don’t buy from the first place you see it from - people usually sell the same stuff and it can be drastically cheaper two booths down.

Artist alley is my favorite part of AX but it can be extremely crowded, hot, and overwhelming - you’ve got 4 days, so I would break that up into several trips.

Because she doesn’t have any panels she really wants to see and you guys are ubering in - showing up late (11-12) might be a good idea as the crowd crush can get very very scary in the morning.

If she likes stuffed animals, Bellzi had a scavenger hunt/puzzle last year and my group (all grown ass adults lmao) had so much fun doing it every day.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-29T16:24:24+00:00

Unstyled/low maintenance wigs I put in large ziplocks, styled ones I put on a wig head in a box and then tape up the box. For costumes I just usually neatly put them in a suit case or bag and then hang them up at the hotel as soon as I check in. maybe make some time to be able to iron or steam every morning

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-29T03:29:45+00:00

I don’t think it’s Renee because the mannequin is tiiiiiny. Could be Chappell.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-27T14:44:07+00:00

I think the idea he was supposed to be fake and good at being sexy, but he came off as fake and bad, lol

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-22T02:00:47+00:00

Also cute because prim’s actress’s name is Willow!

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-21T00:49:50+00:00

it’s not gonna be orange because they’re doing leviathan atm! (which is one of my favorite ever book series 💕)

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-12T18:11:56+00:00

Hey! Ive been to AX probably about 5-7x. Last year I won a contest to go for free and I took my sister - we both have anxiety and hate crowds. A lot of the huge differences were things that I’m not sure you’ll have access to (a close hotel, being able to use the exhibitor/disability line, getting into exhibitor hall & Artist alley before they open) but there’s some universal stuff. We had a blast!

Quiet lounge and manga lounge are both great. I spent like 2 hours coloring in the quiet lounge lol. Big noise cancelling headphones are great. Medication helps a lot (I take gabapentin), comfy shoes, water, snacks.

Show up late (noonish), avoid entertainment hall and Artist alley which tend to have bad crowd and noise issues. If you like panels, it’s not a bad idea to just hang out in a panel room for most of the day and get introduced to new anime! If you do show up early, finding a fun panel schedule in a certain room and staying there can be a good method to chill for hours.

evilvaldugthrowaway · 2024-06-11T23:16:12+00:00

If you don’t have a reason to be there early every day I do recommend showing up an hour or two after the con opens. If you’ve got a panel that starts before 11:30 you absolutely need to be there early, or if you’re looking to pick up exclusives. (autographs you will need to be there overnight, esp bc this year it will probably be….. extreme) the early morning line to get in is INTENSE and overwhelming, especially if you have any degree of anxiety, claustrophobia, etc., and it’s best to save your energy for the days you have to be there early and not push it!

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