Perrydotto Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 My sincere apologies if I'm simply awful at finding stuff and wasting people's time, but I was wondering if there is a DST FAQ for first time visitors like me? The only thing I found was an FAQ for LFCC, which seems very helpful, but as a total newbie I have no idea how much of it is applicable to DST. Can anyone help out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 http://www.destinationstartrek.com/faqs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrydotto Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 So, I was being blind. Thank you for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravogd Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Perrydotto said: So, I was being blind. Thank you for the help! Anything you don’t find there ask here. There’s usually a newbie questions thread but nobodies started one yet so just use this one. Nothing is too silly a question. We were all DST virgins once 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrydotto Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) I'll ask then: I really like the idea of the Virtual Queue to avoid standing in lines all the time. Where do you get such a ticket, though? At the entrance? At the autograph area? Do all special guests have their autograph tables in a row together or are they in different places? Where do I pay for autographs? Edited September 18, 2018 by Perrydotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Friendly Dalek Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Perrydotto said: I'll ask then: I really like the idea of the Virtual Queue to avoid standing in lines all the time. Where do you get such a ticket, though? At the entrance? At the autograph area? Do all special guests have their autograph tables in a row together or are they in different places? Where do I pay for autographs? You get the VQ tickets at the end of the line by the guests table, SM crew will be handing them out. You pay for autographs at the signing table. Edited September 18, 2018 by The Friendly Dalek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooketessmacherfan Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 22 hours ago, Perrydotto said: My sincere apologies if I'm simply awful at finding stuff and wasting people's time, but I was wondering if there is a DST FAQ for first time visitors like me? The only thing I found was an FAQ for LFCC, which seems very helpful, but as a total newbie I have no idea how much of it is applicable to DST. Can anyone help out? Won’t be the only newbie this year. I will be as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravogd Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On 9/18/2018 at 5:29 PM, Perrydotto said: I'll ask then: I really like the idea of the Virtual Queue to avoid standing in lines all the time. Where do you get such a ticket, though? At the entrance? At the autograph area? Do all special guests have their autograph tables in a row together or are they in different places? Where do I pay for autographs? The best advice for VQ’s is prioritise. Try to get there early and decide you you would like most. Lots of people race to get VQ’s so grab the ones you really want first. Head for the autograph area immediately upon entering (there will be a layout map posted nearer the event which will show where the area is but not where the specific guests are as they move desks in between days a lot). Look for the posters of the actors to find the queue and grab as early a ticket number as you can. You can join the queue any time after your number has been called. There will be a sign at the end of each queue displaying which VQ numbers are allowed to join. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucas Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Am I right in thinking there is a way to pay for autographs by card, by buying tokens or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 49 minutes ago, Captain Lucas said: Am I right in thinking there is a way to pay for autographs by card, by buying tokens or something? Yes, go to the sales desk and you can purchase vouchers, but if you need VQ's for the guests go do that first, then go buy your vouchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrydotto Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Two more things I'm curious about just to be certain: Should I bring cash to the venue to pay for autographs, vendor table stuff, etc. or can I also pay with card? Will only pounds sterling be accepted as currency? Will badge pickup start early or right as the timetable starts on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Perrydotto said: Should I bring cash to the venue to pay for autographs, vendor table stuff, etc. or can I also pay with card? Will only pounds sterling be accepted as currency? Bring cash. The auto tables definitely will not accept card. Some of the vendors might, but most won't. You can buy vouchers from the Sales desk with card, which can then be used at the auto tables, but this is a bit of a hassle as the Sales Desk can be very busy. There are ATMs at the NEC if you don't want to travel with a wad of cash (or need a top up), but these are not always reliable as they can run out of money. They also charge withdrawal fees, although I believe there are some at the train station that are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 19 minutes ago, Perrydotto said: Two more things I'm curious about just to be certain: Should I bring cash to the venue to pay for autographs, vendor table stuff, etc. or can I also pay with card? Will only pounds sterling be accepted as currency? Will badge pickup start early or right as the timetable starts on Friday? Registration usually starts before the event begins - it would be a nightmare if they waited until it opens, but there's no times I can see on the website so can't advise when it may be, I'd assume at least an hour or so before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrydotto Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 I'm coming from a Euro country, so I'll see about withdrawing cash from my card somewhere then. I'll be sure to be there early before doors open, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-lad Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Raylenth said: Registration usually starts before the event begins - it would be a nightmare if they waited until it opens, but there's no times I can see on the website so can't advise when it may be, I'd assume at least an hour or so before It would appear according to the DST website, registration times are as follows :- Event Open Times Friday 19th October 14:00 - 20:00 (Registration Opens: 10:00) Saturday 20th October 09:00 - 18:00 (Registration Opens: 08:00) Sunday 21st October 09:00 - 18:00 (Registration Opens: 08:00) This is on the tickets page.... http://www.destinationstartrek.com/tickets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Matty-lad said: It would appear according to the DST website, registration times are as follows :- Event Open Times Friday 19th October 14:00 - 20:00 (Registration Opens: 10:00) Saturday 20th October 09:00 - 18:00 (Registration Opens: 08:00) Sunday 21st October 09:00 - 18:00 (Registration Opens: 08:00) This is on the tickets page.... http://www.destinationstartrek.com/tickets Thanks Matty, I only looked on the FAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrydotto Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 I'm guessing bringing your own food is off the table, but what about drinks, like plain water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 6 hours ago, Perrydotto said: I'm guessing bringing your own food is off the table, but what about drinks, like plain water? You an bring whatever food and drink you like Perry, there's no ban. The only restrictions would be no glass bottles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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