Tickets are NOW on sale.
Please read the ticket descriptions carefully so you know exactly what is included in the ticket type you wish to purchase.
Tickets go on sale at 8pm GMT/UTC (9pm British Summer Time) on Saturday 26th August 2017.
Already mentioned on the Facebook group but adding here also by request - note that there is a 2.5% fee for using the PayPal payment plan (3 or 6 months) but not for paying in full by PayPal.Time Zone Converter
Price : US $199Included in your ticket:- Seating within Copper tier block in the main auditorium directly behind Silver tier
- Access to the Friday and Saturday photo sessions directly after Silver tier
- Access to the Sunday afternoon autograph session
- Personalised convention ticket with lanyard
- Souvenir convention magazine
- Collectible convention tote bag
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAuditorium SeatingCopper tier seats will be immediately behind the Silver tier. Seating within the Copper tier block will be assigned by row.
Photo SessionsCopper tier ticket holders will be given access to the photo session room immediately after the Silver tickets have been through.
Entry into the Friday and Saturday photo sessions is included in all ticket types, but the actual photo ops with actors will be at an additional cost. Prices for these will be posted separately. We will be supplying 10"x8" full colour prints.
Please note the priority photo op access is for the Friday and Saturday sessions only and not the sessions on Sunday. Tickets to the Sunday photos will be pre-sold during the event for all ticket type holders to a set number agreed with the guests, then opened up to the remainder of the audience if time permits. We will be working to a strict time constraint during the Sunday photo ops.
Autograph SessionTicket includes entry to the autograph room but actual autographs are extra and are payable in cash at each guests' table. Prices to be released nearer the time.
BanquetCopper tier tickets are not included in the draw for a seat at a Platinum table during the banquet. However Copper ticket holders may still purchase the optional extra banquet ticket should they wish to attend the banquet (while seats are available).
Price : US $249Included in your ticket:- Seating within Silver tier block in the main auditorium directly behind Gold tier
- Access to the Friday and Saturday photo sessions directly after Gold tier
- Access to the Sunday afternoon autograph session
- Banquet draw for a seat at an actor’s table
- Breakfast draw on ONE morning with an actor
- Personalised convention ticket with lanyard
- Souvenir convention magazine
- Collectible convention tote bag
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAuditorium SeatingSilver tier seats will be immediately behind the Gold tier. Seating within the Silver tier block will be assigned by row.
Photo SessionsSilver tier ticket holders will be given access to the photo session room immediately after the Gold tickets have been through.
Entry into the Friday and Saturday photo sessions is included in all ticket types, but the actual photo ops with actors will be at an additional cost. Prices for these will be posted separately. We will be supplying 10"x8" full colour prints.
Please note the priority photo op access is for the Friday and Saturday sessions only and not the sessions on Sunday. Tickets to the Sunday photos will be pre-sold during the event for all ticket type holders to a set number agreed with the guests, then opened up to the remainder of the audience if time permits. We will be working to a strict time constraint during the Sunday photo ops.
Autograph SessionTicket includes entry to the autograph room but actual autographs are extra and are payable in cash at each guests' table. Prices to be released nearer the time
Banquet DrawWe will be holding a draw from those Silver ticket holders who have also purchased the optional banquet ticket to win an upgrade to a seat at a Platinum table during the banquet. There will be TWO seats available for Silver ticket holders. You must already have purchased the optional extra banquet ticket at the time the draw is made. The upgrades will be for the named ticket holders only so if you do not wish to be apart from other members of your party during the banquet you should let us know and the seat will be redrawn.
Breakfast DrawWe will be holding a draw from the Silver tier tickets for TWO ticket holders to join the actor breakfast buffet on ONE morning of the convention. The winners will be notified of the day and time. Only the named ticket holders on our records may attend the breakfast. The group breakfast will take place in Harold's Bistro & Bar within the hotel complex and will consist of their Deluxe Buffet Breakfast.
Currently this includes the following, though changes may be made between now and the event:
Fresh orange juice
Croissants, Danish pastries, muffins, assorted scones, breakfast loaf
Selection of cereals, granola, dried fruits
Fresh seasonal fruit, cottage cheese, fruit yoghurt, cheese, cold cuts
Fresh scrambled eggs, smoked maple-cured bacon, country sausage, home-fried potato, steel-cut oatmeal
Chef's choice of pancake or French toast or Belgian waffles with maple syrup
Chicken congee, vegetarian chow mein noodles
Freshly brewed coffee, selection of teas
Fresh eggs made to order - please ask your server
Any additional drinks or food not included in the buffet menu will be at the individual’s expense. Likewise any tips and gratuities are at your discretion and are not included in the package.
Price : US $349Included in your ticket:- Seating within Gold tier block in the main auditorium directly behind first two rows
- Special limited-edition Gold tier ticket commemorative convention pin
- Platinum and Gold registration table
- Access to the Friday and Saturday photo sessions directly after Platinum tier
- Access to the Sunday afternoon autograph session
- GATECOINS to the value of CAD$50 for exchange at the photo session
- Banquet draw for a seat at an actor’s table
- Breakfast draw on ONE morning with an actor
- Entry into our Green Room Lunchtime Experience draw
- Personalised convention ticket with lanyard
- Souvenir convention magazine
- Collectible convention tote bag
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAuditorium SeatingGold tier seats will be immediately behind the front two rows of Platinum tier. Seating within the Gold tier block will be assigned by row.
Convention PinAll Gold tier ticket holders will receive a special, limited-edition Gold-design convention pin in metal, as illustrated
RegistrationPlatinum and Gold ticket holders will have their own registration table.
Photo SessionsGold tier ticket holders will be given access to the photo session room immediately after the Platinum tickets have been through on the Friday and Saturday.
Entry into the Friday and Saturday photo sessions is included in all ticket types, but the actual photo ops with actors will be at an additional cost. Prices for these will be posted separately. We will be supplying 10"x8" full colour prints.
Please note the priority photo op access is for the Friday and Saturday sessions only and not the sessions on Sunday. Tickets to the Sunday photos will be pre-sold during the event for all ticket type holders to a set number agreed with the guests, then opened up to the remainder of the audience if time permits. We will be working to a strict time constraint during the Sunday photo ops.
Autograph SessionTicket includes entry to the autograph room but actual autographs are extra and are payable in cash at each guests' table. Prices to be released nearer the time
GATECOINSWe are introducing our own Gatecon currency for the first time in 2018. They can only be used by Platinum and Gold tier ticket holders, cannot be exchanged, swapped, passed on to someone else or cashed in. They are to be used in exchange for photo ops only up to the value indicated. No change will be given but they can be added to (CAD $) and used as part-payment for photo ops. They cannot be used for merchandise, autographs or any other purchase and have no monetary value beyond the photo sessions.Gatecoins will need to be handed in when using them but should you want to keep them as a memento then you agree to having a small stamp placed on the reverse to cancel it.
PLEASE NOTE: Gatecoins are valid for the majority of the Friday and Saturday photo sessions but cannot be used during the session on the Sunday nor for Teryl's photos ops (her photo day tbc)
Banquet DrawWe will be holding a draw from those Gold ticket holders who have also purchased the optional banquet ticket to win an upgrade to a seat at a Platinum table during the banquet. There will be FOUR seats available for Gold ticket holders. You must already have purchased the optional extra banquet ticket at the time the draw is made. The upgrades will be for the named ticket holders only so if you do not wish to be apart from other members of your party during the banquet you should let us know and the seat will be redrawn.
Breakfast DrawWe will be holding a draw from the Gold tier tickets for TWO ticket holders to join the actor breakfast buffet on ONE morning of the convention. The winners will be notified of the day and time. Only the named ticket holders on our records may attend the breakfast. The group breakfast will take place in Harold's Bistro & Bar within the hotel complex and will consist of their Deluxe Buffet Breakfast.
Currently this includes the following, though changes may be made between now and the event:
Fresh orange juice
Croissants, Danish pastries, muffins, assorted scones, breakfast loaf
Selection of cereals, granola, dried fruits
Fresh seasonal fruit, cottage cheese, fruit yoghurt, cheese, cold cuts
Fresh scrambled eggs, smoked maple-cured bacon, country sausage, home-fried potato, steel-cut oatmeal
Chef's choice of pancake or French toast or Belgian waffles with maple syrup
Chicken congee, vegetarian chow mein noodles
Freshly brewed coffee, selection of teas
Fresh eggs made to order - please ask your server
Any additional drinks or food not included in the buffet menu will be at the individual's expense. Likewise any tips and gratuities are at your discretion and are not included in the package.
Green Room ExperienceThis will consist of a draw for FOUR Platinum tier ticket holders and TWO Gold tier ticket holders to spend one of the lunch breaks in our guest Green Room and includes your lunch. Any specific dietary requirements will be obtained once the draw has been made. This is an exclusive chance to relax with the guests during one of their few periods of down time.
Price : US $599Limited to : 64 two front rows Included in your ticket:- Front rows priority assigned seating in the main auditorium
- Special limited-edition Platinum tier ticket commemorative convention pin
- Platinum and Gold registration table
- Priority fast-lane access to the photo sessions on the Friday and Saturday
- Private 15-minute group session in the autograph room before doors open
- GATECOINS to the value of CAD$75 for exchange at the photo session
- Banquet ticket and a seat at an actor’s table
- Breakfast on ONE morning with an actor
- Entry into our Green Room Lunchtime Experience draw
- Group photograph on stage with actors
- Personalised convention ticket with lanyard
- Souvenir convention magazine
- Collectible convention tote bag
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAuditorium SeatingOnly Platinum tier ticket holders and our guests will be allowed to use the two front rows during panels. Seats in the two front rows will be assigned in the order purchases are received, starting at the middle of the row and working out to the edges. All other ticket tiers will be assigned seating by row within the tiered blocks. Any vacant seats in the front row will be set aside for any Gatecon guest who may want to watch a panel so you could find yourself sitting next to an actor.
Convention PinAll Platinum tier ticket holders will receive a special, limited-edition Platinum-design convention pin in metal, as illustrated
RegistrationPlatinum and Gold ticket holders will have their own registration table.
Priority AccessAccess to the panels and photo sessions will be via ticket tier lanes outside the room. You will need to be in the correct lane for your ticket type. Volunteers will be on hand to assist.
Photo SessionsEntry into the Friday and Saturday photo sessions is included in all ticket types, but the actual photo ops with actors will be at an additional cost. Prices for these will be posted separately. We will be supplying 10"x8" full colour prints.
Please note the priority photo op access is for the Friday and Saturday sessions only and not the sessions on Sunday. Tickets to the Sunday photos will be pre-sold during the event for all ticket type holders to a set number agreed with the guests, then opened up to the remainder of the audience if time permits. We will be working to a strict time constraint during the Sunday photo ops.
Private Autograph SessionThe private session will take place for all 25 Platinum tier ticket holders fifteen minutes before the general doors open. During this time you will be able to make a start on your autograph collecting.
GATECOINSWe are introducing our own Gatecon currency for the first time in 2018. They can only be used by Platinum and Gold tier ticket holders, cannot be exchanged, swapped, passed on to someone else or cashed in. They are to be used in exchange for photo ops only up to the value indicated. No change will be given but they can be added to (CAD $) and used as part-payment for photo ops. They cannot be used for merchandise, autographs or any other purchase and have no monetary value beyond the photo sessions. Gatecoins will need to be handed in when using them but should you want to keep them as a memento then you agree to having a small stamp placed on the reverse to cancel it.
PLEASE NOTE: Gatecoins are valid for the majority of the Friday and Saturday photo sessions but cannot be used during the session on the Sunday nor for Teryl's photos ops (her photo day tbc)
Banquet TicketYour Platinum tier ticket will include entry to the banquet and your meal from the menu choices provided once the menu has been decided with the hotel. We will contact you for that. You will be sitting at special Platinum Tables with actor/s and if you are purchasing more than one Platinum tier ticket we will endeavour to seat all members of your party at the same table. We cannot guarantee sitting you with friends who have made separate purchases. We cannot guarantee which actor you will sit with and cannot take requests for specific actors.
BreakfastYour Platinum tier ticket will include a group breakfast (max 10 people per group) with an actor on ONE morning during the convention. You will be assigned a day and time when your ticket is issued. If you are purchasing more than one Platinum ticket we will try to assign you seats for the same morning. The group breakfast will take place in Harold's Bistro & Bar within the hotel complex and will consist of their Deluxe Buffet Breakfast.
Currently this includes the following, though changes may be made between now and the event:
Fresh orange juice
Croissants, Danish pastries, muffins, assorted scones, breakfast loaf
Selection of cereals, granola, dried fruits
Fresh seasonal fruit, cottage cheese, fruit yoghurt, cheese, cold cuts
Fresh scrambled eggs, smoked maple-cured bacon, country sausage, home-fried potato, steel-cut oatmeal
Chef's choice of pancake or French toast or Belgian waffles with maple syrup
Chicken congee, vegetarian chow mein noodles
Freshly brewed coffee, selection of teas
Fresh eggs made to order - please ask your server
Any additional drinks or food not included in the buffet menu will be at the individual’s expense. Likewise any tips and gratuities are at your discretion and are not included in the package.
Green Room ExperienceThis will consist of a draw for FOUR Platinum tier ticket holders and TWO Gold tier ticket holders to spend one of the lunch breaks in our guest Green Room and includes your lunch. Any specific dietary requirements will be obtained once the draw has been made. This is an exclusive chance to relax with the guests during one of their few periods of down time.
Group PhotoThis will be taken on stage over the course of the event, on either the Friday or the Saturday. The exact time will be advised in advance though may be subject to change at short notice. The photograph will comprise small groups of FIVE Platinum tier ticket holders at a time photographed with whichever guests are present and available at the time. Your copy of the photograph will be made available for collection from the Gatecon table and can be used as your personal item for signing at the autograph session if you so wish. Please note: at this stage we do not know which (if any) guests will sign a personal item for free.
The BanquetIf not already included in your ticket tier the banquet must be purchased separately. Banquet tickets will go on sale In a few weeks..
BANQUET MENU
US $95 inclusive of tax and gratuitiesDespite our overall costs going up we have decided to keep the banquet tickets at the 2016 prices
Assorted rolls & butter
Mixed green salad – selection of baby lettuce, grape tomatoes, sun dried cranberries, apple chips, served with maple vinaigrette
Pre-selected choice of one:
Oven baked wild salmon, with coconut sauce, accompanied by rice & market vegetables
Slow braised beef short rib with honey lager jus, mashed potato & market vegetable
Pan seared chicken breast, with sweet chili & lime glaze, accompanied by mashed potatoes & market vegetables
Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with ratatouille, tomato sauce
White chocolate mousse cake, fruit coulis, seasonal berries
Please indicate special dietary needs (i.e. gluten free, diabetic, vegan). The hotel Chef will prepare a suitable offering based on the other selections. Please also indicate any pertinent allergies
HELPFUL HINTIf you are planning to buy tickets for a group, (there are limits on the number of tickets you can purchase at any one time - these numbers will be given out as part of the payment information in a couple of days), please prepare in advance for your purchase/s by collecting the full name, (real name
not screen name, nickname or alias), and email address for every person you are buying on behalf of. Have them typed up and open so you can just copy and paste when you go through the purchase process - any incorrect names and emails may delay us assigning tickets to you.
The new Member's Area account set-up page can be found here
Member Account Setup and you can create your account now in preparation for the ticket launch day.
Please also note that the new Member's Area for 2018 requires everyone to create a new account. Your previous member area accounts will no longer work.
We will also be setting up a new mailing list for 2018 for ticket holders, although you may see one or two coming from the old mailing list in the meantime.
