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[jnova]

Trying to plan my trip now. Thanks.

[echoshadow]

Well, looks like day zero will be on the 3rd on a Wensday. And will end on a Sunday.

Looks like the last day would have more crowds since its on a weekend instead of the usual Monday.

[l2ubyl2ed]

good to know.....weird that it will end on sunday....then again...maybe it will be awesome.

[KimY]

Just note that Day Zero is always the day BEFORE Anime Expo officially starts. So, if AX starts on a Thursday (which is also known as "Day One"), Day Zero will be on the Wednesday right before it.

^-^d

[MarcsGirl]

Since day 4 is on a weekend this year, do you think it would be a bit more worth it to stay for it? Usually we leave either at the end of day three or early day four.

[handydan]

So day 0 is the July 3rd.  What time would be a good time to show up for the line?  Last year I thought I was doing good by showing up at noon but apparently it wasn't early enough...  Baking in the hot sunlight is almost cure and unusual punishment.

[hventure]

Me and my brothers showed up at 6am and there was about 200 people ahead of us. After everyone allowed people to jump in line with them I think when they opened the doors it was about 400. So no matter when you show up I think youll end up roasting.

[AllisonS]

Me and my brothers showed up at 6am and there was about 200 people ahead of us. After everyone allowed people to jump in line with them I think when they opened the doors it was about 400. So no matter when you show up I think youll end up roasting.

Where were you guys? I showed up at 7am and there was no line or any amount of people over 20 anywhere that I saw around the registration area or Figueroa facing area of the LACC.

[echoshadow]

WUT! I could understand showing up at noon but why would anyone show up and wait in line for 9+ hours?

I rather be in a long moving line than waiting in a short line for hours.

[AllisonS]

Or wait in a short moving line near the end of Registrations hours.

[gymanime]

Or wait in a short moving line near the end of Registrations hours.

 

For Real, then how late to get in line?  I really hate standing in the hot sun and getting sunburned!

 

I usually arrive at around 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. after trying to get parking at the LACC.

[AllisonS]

Probably should get in line before 7pm. Last year registration was open until 9pm (?) but Opening Ceremonies was also in the late afternoon of day 0.

 

I would always recommend carrying sunscreen (and water) at all times at AX.

[gymanime]

Probably should get in line before 7pm. Last year registration was open until 9pm (?) but Opening Ceremonies was also in the late afternoon of day 0.
 
I would always recommend carrying sunscreen (and water) at all times at AX.

I remember that after getting my AX pass at maybe around 5:30 P.M., there would be a couple of lines and it wasn't moving;
people usually just waiting, though not as long a line as of course in the afternoon, that is why I asked. I think I would
need a hat as well - got to get one that covers the neck and ears from the sun.
7:00 P.M. is somewhat late to register unless I lived in LA within a 50 miles of LACC. I live in San Diego South Bay region.