Chicago TARDIS: questions

[ghost2]

I know Chicago TARDIS isn't until November, but I'm thinking things through well ahead of time. I've never been to a convention, and I'm sick of saying, "Maybe next year." At that rate, I'll never get anywhere. I live only a few hours from Chicago; getting there is an attainable goal. It still might not happen, but I'm at least going to try this time.

So... I'd love to hear from anyone who went to Chicago TARDIS in previous years and/or plans to go there this year. What it's like? Do you recommend it? Anything special to keep in mind?

Comments

[cersia5.livejournal.com]

I was going to go and it's not that far of a drive for me either (I live in Davenport, IA) but I'm going to try to go to the one in LA instead because of the Guest Doctor there, Peter Davison. I'm responding in reply that you've never been to a convention.

Anything special to keep in mind?

One of my favorite Doctor Who convention stories involves the one that I went to as a teenager where I got to 'meet' Jon Pertwee. He was up front with us and told us that he WAS NOT a scientist, that he was an simply an actor reading lines and that he enjoyed the experience. I would say...and you probably know this...don't ask them any deep fandom questions. I generally don't ask questions of the actors. I simply listen to the story the actors tell. Each actor is different. Some are more friendly to the fans. I enjoyed Sylvestor McCoy's convention appearance, though he's not my favorite Doctor. He was completely attuned to the convention experience than I expected him to be. It was an enjoyable experience.

Also, I hate the fact that most times I've been to conventions, I don't usually have enough cash to buy things in the dealer's room, at least not enough to buy everything I want. So I would recommend saving for this expense, about $300 I think would be a 'good' number, if you like buying collectable stuff. Also if you want autographs, double check the autograph policy as they seem to be changing from buy a picture or item to get an autograph to buy a photograph and buy the autograph. Or some weird combination thereof.

I also enjoyed it better when I met up with or went with a friend at a convention. I wish I could go but I'm going to be doing things in December, January, and February that take precedence over Chicago TARDIS

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'll keep all of that in mind. I hadn't even thought about what extras I might need to buy, which is an excellent point to bring up.