ACen 2016 Guide

When:
May 20th - 22nd, 2016

Where:
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
	5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

Groups:
Team Mantis
Mantis
DrDtroit
DrDtroit's friend
Antacid (?)
Seesaw (?)

Team Doogie_
Doogie_
Nanashima
Nanashima's brother
Conga


Hotels:
Hyatt Regency O'Hare (Mantis)
9300 Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost: $364 for Friday/Saturday
Check in: 3PM CST
Check out: 12PM CST

DoubleTree by Hilton (Doogie_)
5460 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost: $470 for Friday/Saturday
Check in: 3PM CST
Check out: 12PM CST


Apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guidebook.android&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guidebook/id428713847?mt=8
App for scheduling panels. Be warned, most of them DO suck. You can set alarms for 5, 10, or 15 minutes before a panel starts, and it shows any conflicts. All 3 days will go up at the same time, and it updates throughout the day whenever a panel is cancelled.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.naver.line.android&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/line/id443904275?mt=8
Group texting app, you can also make calls. There are also stickers which act as emotes on drugs. Basically Skype Mobile for weebs.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groupme.android&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/groupme/id392796698?mt=8
Group texting app, it's alright.

Whatever we go with, there should be a room for all of us, a room for Doogie_'s group, and a room for Mantis' group.


Packing Tips:
Bring extra socks in case it rains. Don't be that faggot who squishes the rest of the day because you didn't think ahead.

Don't forget everything you need to get ready in the morning.

Cosplaying and your character doesn't have facial hair? Don't forget a razor.


Vendor Tips:
Think how much money you are comfortable spending on anime merch, then add $50. You might find something rare or something you didn't think about.

If you see something you want at a vendor, BUY IT. I cannot stress this enough. There's no guarantee it will be there even 10 minutes later. "But it's hella obscure!!!" It's an anime con, everything is fucking obscure.

If you're buying CDs, most of the vendors offer a discount the more you buy. If someone from the crew wants to buy something and so do you, go in together so you both save money.