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Here are our Dragon Con tips. Do you have any to add?
BDB's DRAGON CON TIPS:
1. We all go to D-Con to have a good time. Try to leave negative energy behind. Hotels can get crowded, lines can get long - but we're all in it together and there's plenty of fun to be had. So in the words of Frozen, "let it go" and go with the flow.
2. Pack snacks. If you're running around and don't have time for a full meal, bring something you can eat quickly such as protein bars. Bringing snacks can also save you a few bucks. (This also applies to beverages).
3. Find the Peachtree Food Court. Hotel restaurants are pricey. The food court has dozens of options at regular prices. Unless you're craving the most popular eateries, you can get food pretty quickly. Finding a table to sit down at on the other hand....
4. You probably won't figure out the hotel layouts during your first Dragon Con. Leave some time just to wander and take it all in. Don't over-schedule yourself.
5. Dragon Con has a reputation of being more adult-oriented with a laid-back drinking policy. So it's up to all of us to remain respectful of everyone around us - so we can make sure the party-friendly policies we enjoy stay in place.
6. If you're uncomfortable with crowds, avoid the Marriott on Saturday afternoon. If you have crowd issues, the Hyatt and Hilton might be slightly less intense. The Westin and Sheraton (host hotels a few blocks from the Marriott) are bound to be more chill, or you can go over to Hardy Ivy Park and get some fresh air and see cosplayers.
7. Comfortable shoes. Dragon Con is hard on feet.
8. The parade on Saturday morning is cool.
9. Bring a "party" costume. Something comfortable and fun you can lounge in.
10. It doesn't matter if you're wearing a masterfully-crafted costume, or just a silly outfit you threw together - it's fun to add to the weird atmosphere of Dragon Con.
11. Dragon Con has a community vibe. For every 10,000 awesome friendly people, one jerk manages to slip in. Chances are you'll never run into him, but look out for each other, like a big family.
12. I don't know how tickets-at-the-door works, but a good convention rule in general is to be able to pay in cash or card, in case there are separate lines and one is quicker than another.