I went to Hal-con for the first time last year and loved it. This year we got a weekend pass and were so excited but honestly, I spent most of the con stressed out. The way things were laid out this year were confusing, they should have had things labeled a little better. I ran into so many people trying to find the exit who were lost. Volunteers were not that helpful either. We had one tell us where a line for a panel was that wasn't even the right panel and our first experience arriving there was a volunteer who was rude because we didn't know where the entrance was and he gave us attitude. I told him to lose the attitude because things are different this year and people don't know. I know they wanted to make sure everyone who got in actually paid to be there but they checked our bracelets on each level, so even just going on the escalator they would basically yell at you to show your bracelet. The vendor area was way too crowded and people being dumb didn't help... Stopping to take photos in the middle of a crowded area and telling me I can wait didn't leave me a happy camper. The only up side to me are the Q&A's with actors. I absolutely loved Paul Amos and Kris Holden-Reid. They were hilarious beyond belief and made the con worth it for me. So guess I am a negative Nancy but don't think I will be bothering going to hal-con next year. I will spend my money somewhere else. read more