Convention Rules

Follow all hotel rules and the direction of hotel staff.

For fire codes and everyone’s happiness, you must keep the walkways clear. Please step to the side to an alcove or sitting area for conversations and photography.

our badge must be worn at all times at a location that is easily visible. We are sensitive to costumes, but please try to find an easily visible location above the waist. You must show your badge to any World Fandom staff member who requests to see it. Your badge represents your personal membership to World Fandom. Do not share your badge with others. The convention badges may be revoked at any time by an World Fandom Director for any rules violation without a refund. Do not create, use or distribute counterfeit badges. You will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and banned from World Fandom membership permanently. It is also likely we will share your name and description with other conventions.

Do not put up signs, fliers, posters, etc… on the hotel walls or elevators. They will be removed and if the wall is damaged in the process we will track you down for damages. There are flier tables in registration and throughout the convention on which you can leave advertising materials.

Sleeping is not allowed in the hotel lobby and function space.

Some events will have additional rules specific to the event. Some events are restricted to age 17+. Bags may not be allowed in some events. Photography and videography may be disallowed at certain events due to legal or contractual reasons.

Do not throw anything, especially off a balcony or roof. We have zero tolerance for this. You will be turned over to police, removed from the hotel, and quite possibly face legal prosecution. We’ve had too many problems with this in the past, don’t test this rule.

Prop Weapons Policy – Prop weapons are an important part of many costumes, but sometimes fans forget the “prop” part and the weapons are real or dangerous. We want to ensure our members safety and see your creativity in building harmless props.

The Dress Code at AnimeFest is to ensure a family friendly event and it is important to ensure that a certain level of modesty is maintained.

AnimeFest welcomes Service Animals. Please note that pets are not allowed in any of the convention areas for the health and safety of both the animals and all attendees.

This includes signs like: “Free Hugs”, “25c Kisses”, or “Glomp Me”. In some cases signs like these will be allowed during the costume contests if they are part of your costume. Specific approval from contest coordinator is required.

You must have a signed and executed World Fandom Vendor Contract and follow the rules within, in order to sell products or services at World Fandom.

We have a firm “no alcohol” policy in any convention space. This means you are not allowed to carry alcohol into any event room, panel room, game room, staff room, etc. or on the connecting/open floor spaces. This includes all containers, opened or sealed. The hotel has several bars offering a variety of drinks, or you may choose to bring alcohol to a hotel room if you personally are paying for the room.