Terrificon @ Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino - July 28-30 - 07/28/23 12:00 AM to 07/30/23 12:00 AM

[Lgrad]

Event Name: Terrificon 2023
Venue: Mohegan Sun Expo Center
Venue address: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd - Uncasville , CT??06382

Event Start: 7/28/2022 ??- 1pm
Event End: 7/30/2022 ??- 6pm
Event Website: https://www.terrificon.com/home.html
Expected number of attendees: 2000-3000
Requested number of characters: Any
Requested character types:All
Secure changing/staging area: Yes
Can troopers carry blasters: Yes
Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes
Is parking available: Yes
Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes
Amenities available at venue: All of the above and more
Comments: 

 

ANOTHER Terrificon is upon us! We have officially committed to our presence at Terrificon this year and are VERY excited to be able to be back again at Mohegan Sun! This weekend is always a great time and one of, if not our most, successful fundraising events of the year. This year we will again be raising money for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and we will also be partnering up with our good friends at The Saber Guild.

 

This post is to start getting a gauge of interest in the event. An official schedule will be set up a little down the road. We will have limited tickets for the event so tickets will only be available to active members, working at least one full shift, in costume. We will assess the availability of tickets for wrangles if there are leftover tickets.

 

We will let you know how many tickets are available once we have this confirmed with the event organizer. Anyone can of course troop and even if no free tickets are available, tickets are only $30-$35 each day, which is minuscule compared to the fun we have and more importantly, the fundraising impact we have at this event.

 

Make sure when singing up that you let us know what day (s) you're interested in trooping.

UPDATE: 

We have 17 passes per day for the con that were generously provided by Mich.  Due to the limited number of passes per day it is understandable if individuals cannot attend. Please read the following for pass distribution. 

 

1) it is very probable that any trooper coming after the Saturday Morning shift will be required to buy entry to the con.

2) times on the sign-up sheet have been set for shifts as well.

 

Get off your butts and sign up!!!

***********FOLLOW THIS LINK TO GOOGLE DOC FOR SIGN UPS!!!***********

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yMIrOf6QChKIA4wN9S4XlRLPnFeO7HJKccLgl7XItrc/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

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DAY-OF INSTRUCTIONS! READ ME !

Please arrive for your scheduled shift with enough time to park, gain access, and suit up and be ready and in costume by the time you signed up for.

"WHERE DO I PARK?" - When approaching the casino, you'll see signs for terrificon by the Earth Tower hotel. You can park in the parking garage or large outdoor parking lot by the Earth Tower. Parking is free.

"WHERE DO I GO?" - The convention center entrance is to your left as soon as you walk into the casino building from the parking area.?? You won't be able to miss it. There will likely be a ticket sales kiosk and a ton of people in costumes. If you cant find it... you need to try a little harder.

"HOW DO I GET IN?!" - Like we've mentioned before. We have several passes to allow troopers to gain access. These passes are limited and will be specifically limited to costumed trooping members on a first come first serve basis. If you're planning on bringing extra people, be prepared to have to pay for their ticket to enter. In order to get the pass, contact a command representative once you're ready at the venue. You'll be met outside the doors with a pass.

"WHO ARE THESE MYSTERIOUS COMMAND REPRESENTATIVES?"

Contact through Facebook messenger or text or calling. As shift times approach we will be looking for who should be coming in and keeping an eye out for your texts.

Main points of contact will be:

Joe Civitello - 813-362-1812
Nick Scofield - 203-430-2533

If you can't get in touch with either of us, there should be several people on-shift you can reach out to via FB messenger.  Please don't post in the Connecticut Hangout group asking for access.   Use messenger or texting.

"IS THERE SOMEWHERE TO CHANGE?" - We will have some storage and changing space behind our blast door walls.   Also there is going to be a small banquet room reserved for us that can be used for changing as well.   Saber Guild will have a room for their demonstrations that can potentially be used for a changing area as well but that would be at their discretion and timing.

"I AM BRINGING PEOPLE WITH ME WHO ARE IN COSTUME BUT ARE NOT APPROVED MEMBERS OF ANY GROUP AND I HAVEN'T CONTACTED COMMAND STAFF ABOUT BRINGING THEM AND I INTEND TO HAVE THEM HANG OUR AND PARTICIPATE AT THE 501ST TABLE..."

No.  You aren't.  We often have an issue at larger events where people decide on their own that they should just bring whatever family or friend to tag along and participate.   The 501st legion holds itself to a high standard for a reason.   Any person in-costume that is not an official member who has not gotten explicit approval from the CO  to attend in costume will be asked to dress down into street clothes or leave the 501st/Rebel Legion vendor area.   Also, remember, access will be for troopers first.  Any non-garrison personnel will be subject to buying their own ticket for access.

"ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED" - Within reason.  You would be responsible for your child's behavior and accountability.   Along with this, bringing a child will not absolve a member who is supposed to be trooping from trooping their shift.   If the child attending causes issues or prevents their guardian from performing their duties, the trooper will be asked to leave or make other accommodations for the child attending.  The trooper risks losing credit for a troop if they have to spend their trooping time monitoring a child attendee.

Approved members of Galactic Academy are welcome with prior notice to the Garrison command staff.

SETUP/BREAKDOWN - TBD

 

Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: Terrificon @ Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino - July 28-30

[CTdadalorian20]

Already have my room booked at the casino, will be trooping Din for at least two days!

[Backpacks Got Jets]

same booked my room like 2 months ago.  wewt

 

[Backpacks Got Jets]

Edited details and added google doc signup

[Ola Raas]

I'll be there. Saturday for now. I *could* also maybe do Friday but I'll know as the date gets closer.  Stoked for this!

[fowlmouth]

Also just signed up for Saturday as Vader. Can't wait. 

Also, question about wrangling. My last event was the Wolfpack, and my wife Lori was kindly welcomed as a wrangler. I understand Terrificon is a different kind of event so I just wanted to gauge how to go about inviting her into the festivities to help out again. Thanks!

Edited April 2, 2023 by fowlmouth

[VoxIgnis]

Hey folks! signed up for Saturday morning. I'm a member of the NEG, but I live in Plainfield now.  Is it alright if I join you guys for the con? 

[Backpacks Got Jets]

8 hours ago, VoxIgnis said:

Hey folks! signed up for Saturday morning. I'm a member of the NEG, but I live in Plainfield now.  Is it alright if I join you guys for the con? 

We welcome everyone to attend.  Just abide by normal rules of conduct and make sure you're on the list. 

 

Great to have you for the con!

[tattoodude414]

I signed up for all three days 

[Backpacks Got Jets]

Excellent

 

[BayStaterVader]

I’ve signed up for Sunday. This could possibly expand to Saturday as well. It depends on “life” stuff. 

[Swiftcloud]

I’m signed up for all three days! Stormtrooper on Friday, Boba MS2 on Saturday and Boba ROTJ on Sunday. (If   Brenda @Gian Daro wants to go as Boba ROTJ on Sunday, I can switch back to Stormtrooper if needed.) 😊

Edited June 9, 2023 by Swiftcloud

[Backpacks Got Jets]

9 hours ago, Swiftcloud said:

I’m signed up for all three days! Stormtrooper on Friday, Boba MS2 on Saturday and Boba ROTJ on Sunday. (If   Brenda @Gian Daro wants to go as Boba ROTJ on Sunday, I can switch back to Stormtrooper if needed.) 😊

sign up for dinner fool! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yMIrOf6QChKIA4wN9S4XlRLPnFeO7HJKccLgl7XItrc/edit#gid=0

[Swiftcloud]

Lol! Signed up.

😀

[Gian Daro]

I have that weekend off so I'd really like to join you there. 

The only costume I have at the moment is Boba RotJ.  Since you have a Boba MS2 on Saturday I would like to kit up on Sunday. Thanks @Swiftcloud if it's really okay with you. I'd like that. 

[Gian Daro]

On 6/9/2023 at 10:16 AM, Swiftcloud said:

I’m signed up for all three days! Stormtrooper on Friday, Boba MS2 on Saturday and Boba ROTJ on Sunday. (If   Brenda @Gian Daro wants to go as Boba ROTJ on Sunday, I can switch back to Stormtrooper if needed.) 😊

I see that it's broken up into Morning, Afternoon and Evening shifts. So if you want to troop as Boba on Sunday afternoon, I can do the mornings and evening shifts. In the afternoon I can help out in other ways as needed.  🙂

[Gian Daro]

And, booked a room for the weekend! 

 

[Swiftcloud]

20 hours ago, Gian Daro said:

I have that weekend off so I'd really like to join you there. 

The only costume I have at the moment is Boba RotJ.  Since you have a Boba MS2 on Saturday I would like to kit up on Sunday. Thanks @Swiftcloud if it's really okay with you. I'd like that. 

That will be fine. I am flexible. If you want to do Saturday too, that’s ok. We will take different shifts so it is no problem. I’m excited to see your costume in person! Terrificon is a very laid-back and easy troop. You are gonna love it! See you soon!

[Backpacks Got Jets]

5 hours ago, Swiftcloud said:

That will be fine. I am flexible. If you want to do Saturday too, that’s ok. We will take different shifts so it is no problem. I’m excited to see your costume in person! Terrificon is a very laid-back and easy troop. You are gonna love it! See you soon!

I wanna see you, brenda and chris all in your bobas together surrounding someone dressed as han solo

[Swiftcloud]

Ha! That would be great!

[Alay]

I'll be attending likely two days, still figuring out exact details.

[MagyarSoldat]

Just confirmed I’ll be able to take some of the weekend off. Two quick questions. Can I wear my medic costume for one of my shifts? It is not a crl costume. Also do you all want me to bring pizza Friday afternoon when I get there?

[Backpacks Got Jets]

1 hour ago, MagyarSoldat said:

Just confirmed I’ll be able to take some of the weekend off. Two quick questions. Can I wear my medic costume for one of my shifts? It is not a crl costume. Also do you all want me to bring pizza Friday afternoon when I get there?

Yes and Yes.

 

[andyman97]

Hey guys, I'm Andy from upstate New York.  Me and my garrison mate Don would love to join for this con.  We would be driving down early Friday morning to get there by early afternoon and staying Saturday.  I'd be in my Din Djarin and he'll be in his TK.  I also have a full sized IG unit that I can bring with us.  I went ahead and signed us up on the spreadsheet.  Looking forward to meeting you all there!

[Backpacks Got Jets]

23 hours ago, andyman97 said:

Hey guys, I'm Andy from upstate New York.  Me and my garrison mate Don would love to join for this con.  We would be driving down early Friday morning to get there by early afternoon and staying Saturday.  I'd be in my Din Djarin and he'll be in his TK.  I also have a full sized IG unit that I can bring with us.  I went ahead and signed us up on the spreadsheet.  Looking forward to meeting you all there!

Will be great to have you!