FWAIN

I was in the GA queue and was a bit surprised it started letting in before 9, I even checked my phone to confirm the time. Overall it seemed better spaced out than last year. As this is my first post on the forum, I don't want to start off sounding like I am moaning, so before I throw a couple of suggestions, I had a really good time on the Saturday and was generally pleased with the overall experience. So, now to the minor things Diamond Pass pickup - It was the 1st time I'd bought one, so on the Thursday I had some spare time to pick it up that day. I picked up my pass but nothing else. So on the Saturday, I arrived with my pals at GA entrance and had to go and get the other bits. If it had just been the poster I would have left it till later, but I did need the lanyard. However, this meant I got split from my mates & wasn't allowed to join them in the queue. I understand why I wasn't allowed to but with having to go quickly to see about VQ tickets and then the photo shoot with Alan Tudyk, I didn't see them for nearly 2 hours. All I would suggest is that if possible, give the lanyards out on the Thursday if early collection happens again. (I will also try to remember to bring one myself if I get any next year as well!) Photo Shoot - The lad who was trying to sort out the am photo shoot with Alan Tudyk deserves a medal. I thought the tape for the queue was a good idea, however it really needed barriers around the sides as people kept encroaching to ask him questions, delaying the organisation of the queue which would have cleared the area quicker which was busy. Autograph Queues - I agree with the person who said there should be a central point with a map of who is where, and the current queue situation for every guest. It would involve a couple of runners updating the situation, but would make it easier as a customer. Was also a bit surprised that John Rhys-Davies was not a VQ situation, it was fairly obvious early on he was going to be a busy one, which with him and Pilou Asbaek close to each other, did cause a bit of a bottleneck there.