The Reader Meetup details you've been waiting for
by Dan O'Halloran 
Oct 18th 2011 at 10:00PM
The guests
Felicia Day? But of course! Plus others from the cast of The Guild will be on hand. Members of TankSpot and WoW Interface as well as Wowhead will be in attendance. Other special guests we have confirmed include Amy Brady of the Frag Dolls, actress Michele Morrow, machinimator extraordinaire Oxhorn, and Learn2raid's Kinesthesia. That's just a few of the many WoW celebrities we have lined up for the evening.
Many of these guests will be talking at the microphone with our hosts for the evening, Mat McCurley and Fox Van Allen. You will also get a chance to meet many of our guests at a special meet-and-greet area at the party.
The giveaways
What's a party without a few party favors? Our good friends at Cryptozoic are coming with 1,500 booster packs of the latest WoW TCG. And guild hosting site Enjin has 1,500 vouchers for two months of premium service to give away. Plus, there's more from Steelseries, AstroGaming, The Guild, and Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab -- even Dungeons & Dragons loot from Wizards of the Coast.
Wizards has also generously donated three full sets of Magic: The Gathering foil M12 cards in limited edition boxes, each with limited edition sleeves and limited edition deck protectors. Handing out many of these prizes will be the lovely ladies of the Apotheosis Agency who helped us out last year, as well.
Did we mention the drinks? Monster Energy is giving away cans of Monster Energy and Peach Tea during the meetup for free. All you need to do is ask one of the many servers or bartenders at the party. Looking for something a bit stronger? Alliance- and Horde-themed cocktails await your pleasure, if you are 21 or over. Wristbands will be handed out at the door after your valid I.D. is checked. If you don't have a valid I.D., you can still come in -- just no alcohol for you.
The livecast
Can't make it? No problem. Gamebreaker.tv will be livecasting the meetup with Gary Gannon, Josh Allen (aka Lore), and Mike B., as well as our own Mike Sacco and Anne Stickney. They will have exclusive interviews with many of the VIP guests and provide commentary on the event as it unfolds. The livestream will be simulcast on WoW Insider, Wowhead, and Gamebreaker's site. If you're on the go, you can follow it on your mobile phone using the Justin.tv app.
What more needs to be said? Let's get this party started!
The details
What: WoW Insider's 4th Annual BlizzCon Reader Meetup, cohosted by Wowhead and Gamebreaker.tv
Where: The patio and the poolside of the Tangerine Grill & Patio at the Anabella Hotel
When: Thursday, Oct. 20, starting at 5 p.m. Pacific
Additional info: You can be under 21 and still attend. Shoes and shirt are required. You do not need a BlizzCon pass to attend. You can RSVP on our Facebook Event page. There will be a valet charge if you park at the hotel.
Turn to WoW Insider for all your BlizzCon 2011 news and information. Get ready to kick off the weekend with the WoW Insider Reader Meetup, cohosted by Wowhead and Gamebreaker.tv, and look for our liveblogs of the convention panels, interviews with WoW celebrities -- and of course, lots of pictures of people in costumes. It's all here at WoW Insider!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
ashleigh.lillechurch Oct 18th 2011 10:19PM
Arrived at the Anabella today :) Sadly no sign of any WoW fanatics around, will be amusing to see them replace the happy Disney kiddies and their parents lol!
Adam Holisky Oct 18th 2011 10:38PM
Lots of our staff will be arriving tomorrow, and everyone will be there by Thursday.
We scare away the Disney kiddies.
Mainly because we want the rides for ourselves.
jfofla Oct 18th 2011 10:26PM
Please tell Staff will have name tags, so when I arrive at 9, I can tell who is Staff and who is Joe from OC.
Fox Van Allen Oct 18th 2011 10:39PM
I will be the smartly dressed guy with the Fox name tag from The Price is Right.
Dan O'Halloran Oct 18th 2011 10:48PM
Staff and VIPs will have badges. Most staff will be wearing black WoW Insider shirts.
Cadychan Oct 18th 2011 11:02PM
You'll be able to tell by our incredible swagger.
Also our nametags.
Nick Oct 19th 2011 8:14AM
Fox will be the guy you can't see for all the hordes of adoring fans.
Rmatulac Oct 18th 2011 10:28PM
Decided I'll swing by for some fun :-) helps that I live 15 minutes away. Any idea if I should be early in case it gets too crowded?
Dan O'Halloran Oct 18th 2011 10:47PM
It gets more crowded as the night goes on, if it's anything like last year.
Caylynn Oct 18th 2011 10:32PM
Wish I was attending! Blizzard needs to have a Blizzcon up here in Canada!
Oh, and ghost crawler promised me a moose! Where's my Vancouver olympic moose!
MusedMoose Oct 18th 2011 10:39PM
Dude, I'm right here... :P
Okay, I'm neither Vancouver nor Olympic, but I have to make the comment every time someone asks where their moose is. ^_^
MusedMoose Oct 18th 2011 10:38PM
Can't be there in person, but I'll be joining the hell out of the livestream. ^_^ There's a chat that goes with that, right?
BrentJackson Oct 19th 2011 1:20AM
There was last year. It was actually a blasty blast. Make some adult beverages, stay up late on the computer, talk to awesome people. There are worse ways to spend a Thursday night.
PriestessRawrbug Oct 18th 2011 10:40PM
Wow, this year's party is going to blow last year's out of the water! I am super excited! Can't wait to get a Monster and try and get my hands on some MTG cards :3
CAN'T WAIT!
Rawrbug
Seanzapanda Oct 18th 2011 10:41PM
hm, parked at the anabella last year for free, now where to park? also are the cocktails free ( its listed in giveaways)
Dan O'Halloran Oct 18th 2011 10:46PM
Only Monster drinks are free. Cocktails and all other drinks will have a charge.
Seanzapanda Oct 19th 2011 2:40AM
NO FREE ALCOHOL? /iquit
/jk
AudreyR Oct 18th 2011 11:13PM
I won't be there. I know, I know. You were all so looking forward to ending my reign of brunette evil.
Maybe you could use a picture of a vampire, instead, and stake me in effigy. ;)
Bryan Dare Oct 18th 2011 11:40PM
Ugh, I really wish I could be there. =( I don't post much, but I really love the community of this site. You all keep me sane amidst all the stupidity I witness in-game and on forums.
But at least I can watch the stream. Thanks for that! =)
cygnus Oct 18th 2011 11:55PM
:(
Ill be landing in L.A. at 10pm, will be lucky if I manage to get to Anaheim before 12.00... will anyone be sober by then???