Beginner’s Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2024

We're continuing our SDCC Prep Series by releasing our first beginners guide to San Diego Comic-Con. We’ve heard the requests and we finally sat down to give it a shot! Hoping this helps a few people out there.
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[@tk702]

This will be my 31st Comic-Con. It never gets old. I remember back in the olden days of driving down on a Saturday, paying $25 at the door, they hand you a badge on which you write your name, and walking onto the floor.

[@ParksAndCons]

Love this! Congrats on your 31st!

[@B-T619]

When one used to be able to pre-reg for next con during that con. Good ol days.

[@fortnitemaico]

25 dlls yo enter the cómic con ? Waooo it's amazing

[@steelfox1941]

What was your first ever comic con? Like what year unless you’ve been going to comic con 31 times in a row which is awesome.

[@fortnitemaico]

@@steelfox1941 2023 last year but only oitside because i don't have money to Buy a pass,but it was awesome for me ,this year i Will go again on friday 26 😁😁😁😁😁 the feeling is amazing and this year the feeling is more for the Deadpool and Wolverine movie jeje 😁😁😁,the bag they give to You was free ?

[@sydneypreston9876]

Very first San Diego comic con goer and I’m so nervous and excited! This is exactly the video I needed! ❤

[@ParksAndCons]

Glad to help! Hope you have a great time!

[@knbsd3876]

Me too, but I will be working. Hope to connect with visitors!

[@sydneypreston9876]

@@ParksAndConsthank you! 18 days and counting! ❤🎉

[@SinCityDarkKnight]

Same!

[@nu22vh]

Parks and Con and SDCC Unofficial Blog are the perfect social sites to follow. It’s a one stop shop for everything.

[@MoonDogSic]

Love Comic Con, This is my 35th year of being around Comic Con, It’s just really exciting to be around it, Love the characters of a variety of hit tv shows and films. The crowds, people watching!!! Meeting new people!!! and last of all just being a nerd!!! With all my fellow geeks and nerds friends taking over San Diego!!!! Can’t wait to see you all!!!

[@kachowsoft]

This will be my first year going! I’m very excited to be going but I just wanted to say that it’s crazy to hear you’ve been going since 2005! I was born during that year and it never occurred to me that San Diego Comic Con has happened for so long! Thank you for this helpful video!!!

[@ParksAndCons]

Hope you have a great time!

[@Wyndu777]

Comic con for my family and friends is a full 10-month production.; Tix, hotels airline tickets, things to do in SD and of course checking out all the panels, exclusives and outside stuff. Every year, we have a BLAST!!!!

[@DTKStarchild]

This will be mine and my 17yr old son’s first SDCC and your channel has been awesome to help get us educated. Thanks loads!!!

[@ParksAndCons]

So glad to help! Hoping you both have a fantastic time!

[@pandora576]

Thank you! I've been going for a few years, and this is great info. I ❤ watching your videos to prep for SDCC.

[@ParksAndCons]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@zSpideyz13]

Thank you for this video. This will be my first time and its a really big bucket list adventure. im so excited! Hope to see you in line for the cobra commander 🤓

[@ParksAndCons]

Awesome! Hoping you have the best time!!!

[@treybradshaw1624]

1st time going to the con. This was very helpful. Thank you for this

[@ParksAndCons]

So glad to help! Hope you have a great time!

[@gothamknightsd6721]

I love watching your videos for SDCC. They definitely get me hyped up for comic-con 😊

[@ParksAndCons]

Very kind! Thank you!

[@B-T619]

I've been attending SDCC since 1998, it's definitely become tradition for me. Your videos always get me hyped. Best tip is to spread it out, this Con is a marathon.

[@ParksAndCons]

Thank you so much!

[@brandothecatmeow]

I remember when the Fox booth gave away posters and poster tubes. Also, make line friends, especially if you are a 1. newcomer, 2. novice, and 3. rookie. Lots of people are willing to help, give advice, and answer questions. Make lists if you want, and have fun. One thing is also to keep your eyes peeled on the convention floor. There are times when you might see a celebrity walking around. Stay hydrated, eat, and have fun! Great advice on keeping up on social media. Follow your favorites, and they will post things often.

[@vonniet]

Thank you so much for these videos making me feel so much more prepared for my first time, was starting to get overwhelmed but glad it’s not just because I’m new to it. Thank you

[@ParksAndCons]

Happy to help! Hoping you have an incredible time!

[@steelow8728]

this was a great video this will be my 6th year being at comic con but as well volunteering so it's a great refresher just in case you forget about some things.

[@ParksAndCons]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@cesarlopezph.d.7462]

The best time was in 2018-2019 I walking the hall and this women said does any want my Frank Miller signature today. I was like YES. I had 15 minutes to buy something for for him to signed. I got a cool Dark Knight miniature head and headed off the main floor. He was in line and I got my signature. It was a amazing time, gotten to talk to him and get his signature. It was the strangest time because it happened with 20 minutes and that was that. It was FREE! What fantastic time in the middle of the con. What a cool event and speaks of the excitement of being there and saying YES! Thanks for you pre-convention video. Keep they coming. I have pictures of me as well. You can see my excitement and the joy of being at the con. Question: any ideas on LEGO toy sets being released for sdcc? I would love to get one (miniature or set). PostCovent has change so much. Thank you and wife for your love of the Con!!❤ César

[@ParksAndCons]

Congrats on that great Miller story! Fantastic! Regarding Lego, we hope but nothing has been said so far. We’ll see

[@user-by9fj7kp6e]

This will be my 3rd Comic Con! Thank you for all the tips, very helpful!

[@ParksAndCons]

Happy to help! Have a great one!

[@bendunthorne4260]

This is literally the video I've been needing Been to so many cons but it's my first SDCC THANKYOU PARKS AND CON

[@ParksAndCons]

So glad we could help!

[@bendunthorne4260]

@@ParksAndConsyou definitely have helped Watched the backpack essentials video before! Hope to see you guys round

[@bendunthorne4260]

@@ParksAndConswhat would you recommend following over on twitter to not miss out on exclusives/tickets

[@knbsd3876]

This will be my very first! I will be working at the Funko booth. Stop by and say hello and give me your impressions. Would love to see you! Kim❤

[@ParksAndCons]

That’s a great booth to have as a home!

[@jeremysmith4113]

First time back to SDCC since the late 90's. I was only able to get tickets for Thursday and Sunday. Question is are there any good panels in hall H those days or am I going to miss out?

[@ParksAndCons]

Welcome back! We’ve definitely enjoyed Hall H panels on those two days, so hopefully this year brings some panels to those days that you’ll enjoy as well

[@tri0xin]

I've been 6-7 times since 2011. I'd recommend people seek out tickets to the Masquerade Ball/Costume contest for Saturday night.. it's always a blast and I've had to go standby a couple years which was annoying waiting in that line wondering if your gonna make it.. they typically are handing out the tickets in the expo hall all day up until saturday.. . Comic Con is Always enjoyable and I'm always surprised by something.. 2017 I didn't know I was walking by Ready Player one signing booth in the expo.. and look to my left and 4 ft away is Steven Spielberg looking directly back at me.. was way cool. I only got tickets for Thursday this year sadly.. but as long as I get to roam the Expo hall and pop in on a few panels I think I'll be satisfied. I get there Wednesday afternoon and leave Friday afternoon so I should have time for some off site stuff too.

[@Vamatt99218]

Ive been going for 10 years and now im going to try the Portal.... I guess there was so much to see and swag to hold on to that I bypass Portal stuff...though everytime i pass the Funko Pop stand I get jealous😂

[@ParksAndCons]

Hope you do well with it!

[@dnevitable1823]

Approximately what time do you think I should line up on Friday to get the wristband to see Marvel Hall H on Saturday?

[@ParksAndCons]

It will depend on what other panels are offered and where you want to be in the room. Front 1/3 is very different time commitment than the back 2/3. The easiest way to approach is to monitor Twitter/X for like updates. There’s so many factors that it’s really impossible to guess this far out

[@nu22vh]

I’ve enjoyed that Off sites have given different swag in different days.

[@ParksAndCons]

Great point!

[@kevin863_yt9]

Where do I go to learn more about the San Diego portal?

[@ParksAndCons]

www.comic-con.org/exclusives-portal-faq/

[@leogalvan5677]

Do u need your badge info to get in the portal???? Or for autos

[@ParksAndCons]

You will use your member log-in to see your allocations and to complete the form

[@user-el3qq5xj3m]

I'm.a newbie there for Thursday and Friday

[@ParksAndCons]

Have fun!

[@danielaguilera5735]

Is there ANY other way to get a pass for one of the days of SDCC if you weren’t able to buy a pass? I’ve never gone because I’m in the military and was stationed overseas, but recently moved back to Cali. I really want to go this year! 😢

[@ParksAndCons]

The Comic-Con Museum has a tier of membership that includes one. It’s pricey, but it is the only official way in as of this writing. If not able to get tickets, there’s so much to do outside the convention center that it can fill days. Very popular stuff

[@danielaguilera5735]

@@ParksAndCons is there a way to still get in if I try to buy a membership at the museum this week? Is there a way to reach out to you to explain it via email? I really want to go!

[@fortnitemaico]

This year is going to be my second time only outside because i dont have a work and money to buy the pass to enter

[@ParksAndCons]

Hope you enjoy!

[@fortnitemaico]

O yeah

[@Canrugger]

Brace yourself lol

[@EricZ1982]

@unphiltereddd