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I am planning on carrying my costume and some water in a backpack to BlizzCon. Is this ok?
Any bags being brought into BlizzCon should be smaller than 20 inches x 10 inches (roughly 2 sheets of paper side by side). Anyone with a bag larger than this may be refused entry. If you are taking part in the costume competition and require a larger bag to store your costume, please check with the ticket desk on your arrival. Blizzard reserves the right to search any bags being brought into BlizzCon and to refuse entry if they are found to contain prohibited items.
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Can I bring my video camera/camcorder into the BlizzCon exhibit halls and concert arena?
Video cameras are permitted for use in the BlizzCon exhibit halls but not in the arena where the BlizzCon Finale Concert will be held. However, filming gameplay on the screens in any of the exhibits is prohibited. This does not apply to the tournament gameplay, which may be filmed.
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Can I bring my iPod?
Mp3 players are permitted in the BlizzCon exhibit halls. However, personal equipment may not be connected to any computer for any reason at any time.
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Can I bring my computer/laptop to BlizzCon?
Desktop computers, laptops, and electronic storage devices are not allowed in the BlizzCon exhibit halls. Please leave these devices in your car, at home, or at your hotel.
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I'm planning on wearing a costume to BlizzCon. Are there any items I cannot bring into the event?
Costumes may not include or otherwise utilize any edged weapons (such as knives, daggers, and swords); 'actual' clubs, maces, or other 'crushing weapons'; or projectile weapons of any kind, even if unloaded or nonfunctional (this includes firearms of any kind including airguns, long bows, crossbows, etc.). Acceptable costume 'weapon props' will be limited to air-filled or soft plastic melee weapons (swords, daggers, maces, clubs, etc.) and wooden staves that are not shod with metal.
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Is there anything else that I can't bring?
Attendees will not be allowed to bring weapons, alcohol, fireworks, glass bottles, cans, or large containers into BlizzCon.
**Any attendee found to have violated the prohibited items list may be removed from BlizzCon.**
What is BlizzCon?
BlizzCon is a celebration of the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo franchises and the communities that surround them. This two-day event will contain Q&A panels featuring Blizzard developers, social events for fans and developers to meet one another, and hands-on gameplay featuring your favorite Blizzard games.
When and where is BlizzCon?
The event will take place on August 3 and 4 at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time on both days (Friday and Saturday).
How much does a BlizzCon ticket cost?
Each BlizzCon ticket costs $100, not including website surcharge fees. Tickets are non-transferable, and Blizzard reserves the right to deny admission to anyone who violates this policy.
Where can I buy BlizzCon tickets?
To attend BlizzCon, you must purchase tickets in advance through the BlizzCon ticket website. Tickets will go on sale in the next few months and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until they are sold out, though Blizzard reserves the right to sell additional tickets in the future. There will be a five-ticket limit per household. Further details on when and how to purchase tickets will follow in the weeks ahead.
Will each attendee who purchases a ticket receive a personalized BlizzCon badge?
We're in the process of finalizing these and other details related to BlizzCon and will be providing further updates in the weeks ahead. Please stay tuned to www.blizzcon.com for more information.
What do I get for the cost of a ticket?
Each BlizzCon ticket includes a BlizzCon badge that grants access to BlizzCon. Attendees will also get a BlizzCon goody bag containing exclusive swag! More details on the contents of the goody bag will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
Please be aware that transportation and accommodations are not included with the cost of any BlizzCon ticket.
Is BlizzCon open to attendees outside the United States and Canada?
Yes. International attendees will be able to purchase tickets simultaneously with domestic attendees. Tickets will go on sale in the next few months. Further details on when and how to purchase tickets will follow in the weeks ahead.
What should I do about hotel accommodations and transportation?
Several hotels within walking distance of the Anaheim Convention Center have agreed to provide guest rooms at a special BlizzCon group rate. Transportation to the event will be up to you. We'll provide further information on nearby hotels and how take advantage of the special group rate, as well as on car rentals and shuttle buses from nearby airports, on the BlizzCon website in the near future.
Is there an age limit for attendees?
This event is open to gamers age 4 and older, although we recommend that children be accompanied by an adult. Please note that no strollers will be allowed in the Anaheim Convention Center. The child ticket price is the same as the adult ticket price.
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