• Programming and events
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity limit. Rooms are not cleared between events. If an event or program interests you, we recommend you get there early. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event. Please…absolutely no recording of the video footage or images presented by the studios on the screens.

• No smoking!
No smoking is allowed in the Convention Center or at any Convention event at any time and in any location. You are welcome to step outside to smoke, but please be considerate of others when you do. This policy is in place not only for the comfort of attendees but also to comply with San Diego city ordinances prohibiting smoking at public events. Please comply with this policy; noncompliance may result in being ejected from the convention. The Convention Center has designated smoking areas outside that are indicated by the presence of canister ashtrays.

• Always wear your badge and hang onto it!
You will need your badge to attend any Convention function, including nighttime events, visiting the Con Suite, or going to Convention-sponsored parties. If you're asked to show your badge, please do so.

Please do not give away your badge to people outside the Convention Center when you leave Comic-Con. You may think you're doing someone a favor, but most of the badges given away end up being resold on the street, sometimes for an even higher price than what you would pay at Comic-Con. Hold on to your badge!

• No paging! Arrange a time and place to meet at the end of the day or if you get separated.
Please keep in mind that there will be no personal pages over the P. A. system. To get messages to people, leave them on the message area of the Information Board in the Main Lobby, Hall C.

• Holster that weapon, sheath that sword!
If you wear a costume that includes a replica weapon, please keep it attached to the costume. Don’t draw it or aim it.

• Fido and Fluffy: Please stay home!
If you have pets, including iguanas, parrots, boa constrictors, or other nonhuman critters, please leave them at home. The Convention Center will not allow animals into the building, except for service animals.

• No driving allowed
Please be aware that handcarts, trolleys, and oversized strollers are not allowed on the Exhibit Hall floor.

• Turn off the camera!
Please…absolutely no recording of the video footage or images presented by the studios on the screens.

• Silence your cell phones and pagers
Please turn your cell phones and pagers off or to vibrate when you're in programming and event rooms. If you must take or make a call, please step outside.

• Headquarters Hotel
The Marriott Hotel and Marina, located directly next to the San Diego Convention Center, is the official headquarters hotel for Comic-Con 2008. The Marriott features the Hospitality Suite and evening and late-night gaming and film screenings.

• How can I participate in the Masquerade?
Masquerade pre-registration closes on July 9, 2008. You may get the Masquerade Rules and Entry form as well as additional information from our Masquerade page. The Masquerade will be held the evening of July 26, 2008.

• Can I be a Comic-Con volunteer?
Yes! You must be at least 16 years old. If you are under the age of 18, you must also have a completed Parent/Guardian Consent form to participate. We ask that you volunteer about three hours per day. You can volunteer any or all four days. You get a one-day membership for each day you volunteer. Volunteer registration closed at midnight on June 24, 2008. There will be no onsite volunteer registration. For more information, visit the Volunteer page.

• Does Comic-Con provide childcare services?
Yes, childcare services are provided on site at Comic-Con by an outside agency for a nominal fee. See the Child Care page for complete details.

• How do I get my Badge if I preregistered?
Badges are no longer mailed to you, and are provided onsite. You must bring the barcoded receipt for your registration to receive your badge. 4-Day Members, may pick up their badge on Wednesday, July 23rd. More information will be made available on our Registration page as we get closer to the show.

• How do I contact Comic-Con?

By mail:
Comic-Con International
P.O. Box 128458, San Diego, CA 92112-8458
By fax: 619-414-1022
By e-mail: cci-info@comic-con.org

• How else can I get Comic-Con forms and information?
You can go to our Forms page of the site to get the most current forms for any show. In addition, CCI’s Fax-On-Demand service gets you the forms you need fast via fax at 619-414-1029. You can also call the Comic-Con Hotline at 619-491-2475 for more information about Comic-Con International.