Otakon is a million years away, but I finally got a Marriott Marquis room, any tips for having maximum fun while there? I only experienced it during the day, is the night scene any different? Is it acceptable to switch to a different cosplays at night?

>>10950765 (OP)
>https://www.otakon.com/info/location/
>schedule is still on 2024
>maps are dated 2023
>the date in the website footer is still 2024
I wonder when they'll update the site and plan for this year. It's 2 months away so whatever, but I was surprised that the date isn't even on every page yet.
Otakon seems like a more relaxed operation than some of the bigger conventions on either coast.

>>10954632

It's a non-profit volunteer run con, but it's probably the biggest one of those in the US. Schedule still hasn't been finalized yet. They mostly update stuff on social media and discord, the website is last place people go to for info nowadays.

This is gonna be my first con, what am I in for?

>>10955538

I've only gone 2 years, but it feels like a weird mix of soulless corporate con and party con, but with none of the advantages and all of the disadvantages. The hotel is nice though.

>>10955538

Save your energy during the day and party all night at the Marriott lobby

do you like skits?

>>10956693
Skirts? Yeah, I like wearing skirts (6'2" 200lb man btw)

How does the partying at otakon compare to Katsu or Colossalcon?

>>10956903
Much more insular. Parties at ota are more kind of friend group things since they happen at hotels in the area whereas in the case of Katsu everything is at the gaylord.
It's best to prowl con discords or facebook groups for any kind of ota partying.

Not the anon, but I think this is the year I forego using sites and chatrooms and try to find parties by just talking to strangers. I'm ready to try hard mode

>>10950765 (OP)
Hate to burst your bubble but it’s overrated. U get a more luxurious hotel at the Conrad. The marquis lobby is decent, the photography party area is cliquey, and then people camp out and sleep over in the tv lounge area. The marquis rooms are convenient, but not luxurious by current standards. They also check weapons props and if u don’t have the tag for weapons check then they make u go out and get in line at the actual walter e convention center which defeats the purpose of staying at the marquis for convenience. It was fun the first couple years but gets stale prettt quick. Much rather chill at the westin or Conrad

Doesnt seem to be much hype for this year? Whats going on?

Does anyone know if Otakon has dealers who sell Japanese language Yugioh cards?

>>10957655
No idea if they'll have anything at all, but Alternate Universes (a card shop from Wilmington) has a dealer room table.
Or did when I looked at the map the other day.

>>10957609

Anime NYC moved to August and cannibalized any hype, guests or industry presence for Otakon.

>>10957708
Thanks, exactly what I wanted to know. I looked at their online store and it doesn't seem like they carry OCG cards but I'll keep an eye out.
No card shop in America really does.

>>10957710
anime nyc sucks so much ass, man

>>10957710
>pay twice the price for a shitty corporate con
No thanks faggot