This is answers to the top asked questions that we regularly received about on-site registration. We do not mail out badges as they must be picked up at the convention. Use the search to type in keywords for real-time update.
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| What Badge Can I Pick Up? | Pre-Registration and 3-Day On-line Pass Registration. Pick-Up for 1-Day passes will be turned away. | 3-Day On-line or Pre-Registration, 1-Day Friday passes. 1-Day Saturday & Sunday pickup will be turned away. | 3-Day On-line or Pre-Registration, 1-Day Saturday passes. 1-Day Sunday pickup will be turned away. | 3-Day On-line or Pre-Registration, 1-Day Sunday passes. |
| When Can I Pick Up My Badge? | Hours: 7PM - 11PM Lineup starts at 5PM | Hours: 9AM - 9:30PM Lineup starts at 8AM | Hours: 9AM - 9PM Lineup starts at 8AM | 10AM - 3PM Lineup starts at 9AM |
| How Long Will I Wait? | Peak Times (Wait Time up to 45 minutes AFTER doors open): Up until 9:45PM After 9:45PM: 15 Minutes Or Less | Peak Times (Wait Time up to 45 minutes AFTER doors open): Pre-Registration Pick-Up: Until 12PM On-Line Registration Pick-Up: Until 12PM Payment In Person: Until 2PM. After 2:00PM: 15 Minutes Or Less | Peak Times (Wait Time: Up to 45 minutes AFTER doors open): Pre-Registration Pick-Up: None On-Line Registration Pick-Up: Until 11AM Payment In Person: Until 1:30PM After 1:30PM: 15 Minutes Or Less | Wait Time (AFTER doors open): 10 Minutes Or Less |
| Where Can I Pick Up My Badge? | HBG Convention Center @ West Registration by Exhibit Hall A. We will have signs posted to the area. | HBG Convention Center @ West Registration by Exhibit Hall A We will have signs posted to the area. | HBG Convention Center @ West Registration by Exhibit Hall A We will have signs posted to the area. | HBG Convention Center @ West Registration by Exhibit Hall A We will have signs posted to the area. |
| How Much Does It Cost (Age 13 & Up)? | 3-Day Pre-Registration: Tier Date/Pricing Listed On Registration Page. After July 13th, $50 for a 3-Day Pass. On-line purchase is always available. | Required For All People Including Parent or Guardian: 3-Day: $50 1-Day: $32 Passes can be purchased At-Convention. On-line purchase is always available but not required. | Required For All People Including Parent or Guardian: 3-Day: $50 1-Day: $35 Passes can be purchased At-Convention. On-line purchase is always available but not required. We do not offer a 2-Day discount pass. | Required For All People Including Parent or Guardian: 1-Day: $20 Passes can be purchased At-Convention. On-line purchase is always available but not required. |
| Child Pass Cost (Age 0-12)? | None Issued For Pre-Registration Passes. | Child Passes only sold at the convention for visual verification. They are not sold on-line. 1 FREE child pass issued with each 1-Day or 3-Day Adult pass purchased in person (exclude pre-registration/on-line registration). Additional Passes (Age 6-12): 3-Day: $25 1-Day: $15 Additional Passes (Age 0-5): FREE | Child Passes only sold at the convention for visual verification. They are not sold on-line. 1 FREE child pass issued with each 1-Day or 3-Day Adult pass purchased in person (exclude pre-registration/on-line registration). Additional Passes (Age 6-12): 3-Day: $25 1-Day: $15 We do not offer a 2-Day discount pass. Additional Passes (Age 0-5): FREE | Child Passes only sold at the convention for visual verification. They are not sold on-line. 1 FREE child pass issued with each 1-Day or 3-Day Adult pass purchased in person (exclude pre-registration/on-line registration). Additional Passes (Age 6-12): 1-Day: $10 Additional Passes (Age 0-5): FREE |
| Can I Buy a 1-Day or 3-Day Passes In Person? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| What Do I Need To Pickup My Badge? | Purchased On-Line: Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout OR Barcode Confirmation on Phone OR Paypal Receipt OR Gov't Issued ID. Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout or on phone is HIGHLY preferred. | Purchased On-Line: Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout OR Barcode Confirmation on Phone OR Paypal Receipt OR Gov't Issued ID. Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout or on phone is HIGHLY preferred. In Person: Cash, Check or Credit/Debit Card. ID is not required to purchase a badge in person. Debit card must be from a major credit card holder. | Purchased On-Line: Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout OR Barcode Confirmation on Phone OR Paypal Receipt OR Gov't Issued ID. Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout or on phone is HIGHLY preferred. In Person: Cash, Check or Credit/Debit Card. ID is not required to purchase a badge in person. Debit card must be from a major credit card holder. | Purchased On-Line: Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout OR Barcode Confirmation on Phone OR Paypal Receipt OR Gov't Issued ID. Barcode E-Mail Confirmation printout or on phone is HIGHLY preferred. In Person: Cash, Check or Credit/Debit Card. ID is not required to purchase a badge in person. Debit card must be from a major credit card holder. |
| Can I pickup my friend or family member badge? | Yes, but only if you have the barcode e-mail confirmation paperwork. | Yes, but only if you have the barcode e-mail confirmation paperwork. | Yes, but only if you have the barcode e-mail confirmation paperwork. | Yes, but only if you have the barcode e-mail confirmation paperwork. |