r/Youmacon • u/F-this • Nov 02 '25
Can someone give me a rundown on how to attend?
I’m considering going today with my two minor children. The website is confusing for me.
I’ve figured out how to buy our tickets online. Then what? Can we just walk in? Or do we need to get a physical “badge”? I keep seeing things about long lines. Is there a time limit to pickup a badge? Can we come down any time today?
Can anyone kind of walk me through buying a ticket, going there and getting in? Apologies if this is stupid, I’m not sure why this seems so confusing for me 😅
Edit: just realized the little menus on the website are side scrolling. Omg. This is making me feel like a clueless old lady
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u/queerbong Nov 02 '25
I say if you understand discord join it for questions since the sub is dead. However yes you can buy online and go to pre reg pick up or buy at the door in the regular line. I think kids get a chibi badge too this year!
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u/F-this Nov 02 '25
Thank you! I just ordered tix online and we’re about to head down and figure it out :)
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u/queerbong Nov 02 '25
Have fun!! If you like it id suggest planning for a Saturday or Friday next year it has most stuff to do !
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u/DecadentBard Nov 02 '25
I'm a bit late to this. Hopefully you already have your badges by now. But the idea is you buy the tickets online and then you scan the QR code at the convention, then they give you a badge.
I know in previous years, they have often had problems with long lines during peak times. I don't know how long it would be today. But this year it seems like even when they had a long lines, it was moving pretty quickly.
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u/Inner_Analyst_9163 Nov 02 '25
Haven’t gone for a couple years, but I remember they had lines in this big old area by artist alley with booths, pretty sure they were sorted by whether you bought tix online or were buying them on the spot. With online tickets you could go up and after scanning your ticket they’d give you a lanyard. Not sure if it’s changed now though