First Time Con Goer?
If FanFusionUK2 or To The Rescue will be your first convention, welcome! This page is a something we wanted to share, so first time convention goers have insight into how to fully enjoy the event. Before we get into the heart of things, we wanted to shed light on who we are.
We are a smaller convention. While we will have crowds of a few hundred people, the number is nowhere near the larger Comic Con style shows. That is why our prices seem higher than other events. We are a non-profit, run by fans, for the fans. In other words, we are just like you and want to bring about the best experience possible for everyone.
How Does The Event Work?
It’s a pretty smooth operation once we get going, but let’s break it down into days:
- Day 1: If you arrive on Friday there will a registration period. During this event, you will have your entry & extras tickets scanned. So ensure you have either printed tickets with a QR code, or have the digital PDF files on your phone.
- We scan your entry ticket and give you the corresponding badge for you to wear all weekend.
- We scan your extras and give you physical tickets that you give to the handlers when you get your photo/auto/selfie.
- If you have HIGHER TIER tickets that include autos/photos etc. You will be handed them. For autographs, you will get a piece of paper with the names of the guests on them – THIS IS YOUR INCLUDED AUTOGRAPH LIST. You have this document to the guests handler and they will mark off the guest you are getting the autograph from. Please note: if you have questions about what is included in your ticket, check our website page for the event you will be attending.
- Welcome Panel: Our moderators will host a welcome panel in the evening. They will have the rules our event location asks us to share with our attendees and pertinent information about the event itself. While not a long panel, it will give you insight into what to expect over the course of the weekend.
- Day 1 Events: If possible, we do try to host icebreaker sessions, some kind of fun gaming session and more. These are subject to change and might be different per event.
- Day 2: It’s event time! The schedule will be released before the event, so print it & have it on your phone as a backup.
- If you missed the Day 1 registration/orientation, you can do it now. Exchange your printed/digital tickets to the crew. The same process as listed in Day 1 will happen here.
- If you have autographs/photos/meet & greet with a guest ONLY appearing this day – make sure you get in line at the appropriate time. We cannot refund or exchange a missed photo/autograph item.
- Evening Events: We will try to have a fun event for everyone to enjoy!
- Day 3: The final day might come with mixed feelings. Again, make sure you have the schedule printed and on your phone. That way you don’t miss the panels, autographs, photos, and meet & greets.
Above all, the main goal is for you to have a good time. Listen to your body and rest when you need to. If you need a break, that is perfectly okay. One thing we’ve learned over the years of conventions is that living in the moment is more rewarding than the photos of panels filling up our phones. The photos of the connections we made, the friends we cherish – those are priceless.
NOTE: If you wish to buy extras on site, please pay attention to the event pages. We will list what items are sold out, which will be on sale in limited quantities and more. If you are not following us on our social media channels, please do. You’ll get up to the minute information there before we get to post it here.
Commonly Asked Questions
We have dedicated webpages for each event. If you scroll down the pages, you will find the breakdown of each ticket tier and what additional items comes with it. Use the links below to peruse the specific events information. Please note, if you have already purchased a ticket, we cannot upgrade or exchange your ticket for a higher tier.
The entry ticket gives you access to the event itself. Unless you purchased a higher tier ticket, you might not have any autographs, photographs, or meet & greet options included with your purchase.
Extras are tickets specifically for autographs, photographs, and meet & greets.
Also remember, it is always best to purchase your extras before the event. This is the best way to ensure you have the autographs/photographs/meet & greets you want to have. While extras might be on sale during the event, they will be limited.
AUTOGRAPHS: The maximum you can have with any specific guest over the full weekend is three (3). If your ticket includes free autographs, please be advised these count toward the three (3) maximum limit. You will only see each guest ONCE for autographs over the weekend so the autograph ticket will have no day noted on them. In other words, you will see half of the guests on Saturday and the remaining guests on Sunday. You will be called by badge type and number.
SOLO PHOTO OPS: There is a limit of two (2) solo photo ops per day and per guest. If your ticket includes a free solo photo, please be advised these count toward the maximum limit of two (2). This limit EXCLUDES DUOs/TRIOs and GROUP photos. Limits are subject to change.
MEET & GREETS: We may ask that you only purchase one (1) ticket maximum for each guest and not both days (Saturday & Sunday). We ask that you only purchase tickets for these events for yourself to ensure a fair and equal setup.
Sure, but each person in the photo op is required to have a ticket.
For example, if two (2) people are in the photo, that means two (2) tickets are required for the photo op. You do receive two (2) poses and a one (1) printed photo for each attendee in the photo.
A printed copy of your photo is included with your ticket. If you would like a digital copy, the photography company will have information at their table explaining the process. If you have any questions, they will be able to answer them on site.
Of course! Should you require assistance at our event please send us a message via our contact form and we shall be happy to assist you.
We will have volunteers in STAFF shirts with CREW badges everywhere. If you need assistance, please find the closest person in a STAFF shirt and they will help you.
This is a bit tricky, but we will answer it to the best of our ability.
- Flash photography is permitted for the first five (5) minutes. After that, photography without flash is permitted. However, these rules are subject to change depending on other factors outside of our control.
- We regret that video recording of the panels is not permitted at any time.
- Live Tweeting – YES! Have fun with it, but please, if we ask that you not take photos after those five minutes, ensure your cameras are pointed down. That way our staff/security will not assume you’re are taking photos.
- This also applies tro live tweeting during the event and voice recording of the guests which is not permitted.
Ensure You Pack
- All Tickets (Entry Tickets & Extras): If on your phone, ensure you have the correct documents and not just an email confirmation.
- Printed Accessibility Information: If you are keeping things on your phone, ensure all the information for our staff is there.
- Items You Want Signed: 10x8's will be available for purchase, but if you have something special - make sure you pack it!
- Any Medications: It might seem silly to put this here, but when you're excited for an event you might forget important things - like medication.
- Schedule: Printed so you can easily find it & on your phone as a backup.
- Battery Chargers: Over the course of the event, you will be moving around & away from outlets. Safer to have a battery charger just in case.
- Proper Clothing: Weather can shift quickly, plus inside there will be AC/Heat. It might help to have options available to you during the event.
Suggested Packing Items
- Comfortable Shoes: You might be standing on line for autos/photos. Comfy shoes help a ton.
- Snacks: If you have special dietary needs, or just want to bring small snacks do so. Food will be available via the event location as well.
- Things That Make You Comfortable: Masks, tissues, fidget spinners, whatever you need to help you have an enjoyable event - pack within reason.
- Refillable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated during the event.
Okay... Now What?
Now you are ready to arrive and have fun all weekend. It will go by faster than you’ll expect, so try to be in the moment and just enjoy it.
If our website (accessibility, FAQs, terms and conditions) & social media posts didn’t cover a question you had, please send us a message via our contact form.
If you have a question or concern during the event, just look for anyone in a CREW shirt. They’ll be able to help you.