Posted By: SD_Guy_2865
Hi.
This year will mark my 31st consecutive San Diego Comic-Con. So, suffice it to say, I'm pretty much an expert about the event! I'm called "Fanboy Supreme" by my many comics industry friends.
To answer your original question, YES, it IS a bit crazy - especially in the Downtown/Gaslamp District areas.
If you haven't booked your hotel/motel arrangements by now, then it' pretty much game over. There will be some rooms available well beyond the area - approximately 15-50 (driving) miles away from the DTSD/GLD area. Those rooms will most likely be at a huge premium price, too.
Also, passes have been sold out for MONTHS, so do NOT expect to be able to purchase any at the door - since they're only sold ONLINE.
However, just because the Con is sold out, it doesn't mean that you can't have any fun!
You DO NOT NEED a Comic-Con pass for the following:
The Children's' Museum hosted Zachary Levi's (from the TV show "Chuck") Nerd HQ. Hopefully, they'll do that this year.
The whole Gaslamp Quarter is pretty much an unofficial Comic-Con "Fun Zone," with various events & activities hosted by tons of movie & TV studios - all for FREE.
Petco Park, the home stadium of the San Diego Padres, has also hosted different Comic-Con themed events & activities.
So, if you're going to be in the area next month and don't have a pass, there's tons of fun stuff to do!
I hope that this helps you (and all of you reading this).
Posted By: Jerro11
Just curious as to what the scene is like in San Diego area during Comic Con, is it super crazy? Easier to get outcalls than ins?
Also if anyone has spinner recommendations I'd be glad to hear it.
Thanks for the advice!