By: Sylvarant Posted on Jun 13, 2007 at 7:26 PM

What is BlizzCon?

BlizzCon is a celebration of the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo franchises and the communities that surround them. This two-day event will contain Q&A panels featuring Blizzard developers, social events for fans and developers to meet one another, and hands-on gameplay featuring your favorite Blizzard games.

When and where is BlizzCon?

The event will take place on August 3 and 4 at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time on both days (Friday and Saturday).

How much does a BlizzCon ticket cost?

Each BlizzCon ticket costs $100. Tickets are non-transferable, and Blizzard reserves the right to deny admission to anyone who violates this policy.

Where can I buy BlizzCon tickets?

To attend BlizzCon, you must purchase tickets in advance through the BlizzCon ticket website. Tickets will go on sale in the next few months and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until they are sold out, though Blizzard reserves the right to sell additional tickets in the future. There will be a five-ticket limit per household. Further details on when and how to purchase tickets will follow in the weeks ahead.

Will each attendee who purchases a ticket receive a personalized BlizzCon badge?

We're in the process of finalizing these and other details related to BlizzCon and will be providing further updates in the weeks ahead. Please stay tuned to www.blizzcon.com for more information.

What do I get for the cost of a ticket?

Each BlizzCon ticket includes a BlizzCon badge that grants access to BlizzCon. Attendees will also get a BlizzCon goody bag containing exclusive swag! More details on the contents of the goody bag will be revealed in the weeks ahead.

Please be aware that transportation and accommodations are not included with the cost of any BlizzCon ticket.

Is BlizzCon open to attendees outside the United States and Canada?

Yes. International attendees will be able to purchase tickets simultaneously with domestic attendees. Tickets will go on sale in the next few months. Further details on when and how to purchase tickets will follow in the weeks ahead.

What should I do about hotel accommodations and transportation?

Several hotels within walking distance of the Anaheim Convention Center have agreed to provide guest rooms at a special BlizzCon group rate. Transportation to the event will be up to you. We'll provide further information on nearby hotels and how take advantage of the special group rate, as well as on car rentals and shuttle buses from nearby airports, on the BlizzCon website in the near future.

Is there an age limit for attendees?

This event is open to gamers age 4 and older, although we recommend that children be accompanied by an adult. Please note that no strollers will be allowed in the Anaheim Convention Center. The child ticket price is the same as the adult ticket price.

What type of goodies are avaiable if I attend?   
All BlizzCon attendees will receive their share of free Blizzard swag, to be announced in a future update. We'll also be providing a beta key for an upcoming Blizzard game. If you're not enticed yet, you should definitely check out the in-game murloc suit below, an item that can be redeemed and given to your favorite World of Warcraft character. Love or hate the murlocs, you won't want to miss this opportunity to blend in with them!

You can purchase tickets here:

https://us.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/ticketsales/menu.html