Friday - Day Three of SDCC

I love this place

Yes I really do! The costumes, the people, the events even the crowds are like nowhere else. 

Friday was a fun one for us. We got up early enough to avoid a rush of people, but late enough to feel rested.

We started the day with out a big agenda and wanted to just see what happened. Brandon and I went to check in with the staff at Artists Alley. It was nice visiting with some familiar faces and talking with the artists.

One of the ladies there had received a ticket ( wrist band) for a Hunger Games signing later that day, but wasn't going to be able to make it because she was working. We came up with a plan that I would go to the signing for her and give her the poster afterwards. This worked out great because I enjoy meeting the celebrities more than the posters anyways and she likes the posters more than meeting the people.

Wrist band of awesomeness

When our shift was over, we went outside to go try and get on the Gotham Zip line that was near the Hilton. This line took forever and was slow moving. We had been waiting for almost two hours when I had to leave to get to the autograph session in time. -so no zip line for me-

Now Friday was a much busier day than I had given it credit for and the crowds were just huge inside the exhibit hall. We managed to get to the Lion's Gate booth in time for the signing, but I did get separated from Brandon on the way there -note to self, make sure the person you are with isn't holding your phone when you get separated or finding each other will be a little challenging- 

The signing was awesome. I got to meet the new cast members:

Natalie Dormer (Cressida), Elden Henson (Pollux), Mahershala Ali (Boggs), Evan Ross (Messalla) & Wes Chatham (Castor). 

They were all so hurried to sign and get the line moving that I couldn't exactly speak with each cast member, but I did get a chance to talk with Natalie Dormer - who was sort of snarky with me about how far I traveled ( Yes, Natalie I realize that Oregon isn't as far as wherever you got your accent from) - and the boys on the end where so sweet and nice I could have pinched them. Wes Chatham ( who plays Castor) and Mahershala Ali ( who plays Boggs) just held onto my hands and were asking ME questions about my experience and whether or not I was having a good time. 

Seriously THE nicest guy!

They were both just talking and laughing with me far and above what the rest of the cast did. So thank you to both of them for leaving me with a smile on my face after meeting them.

Next we worked our shift then got ready to go over to Nerd HQ for the Maze Runner panel. We got there with enough time to look around HQ and grab a t shirt. The panel was great and I loved hearing about the movie. I had read the books and was excited to learn more about the film.

Great seats and great people!

We hit up the Gas lamp when the panel was over. Enjoyed some good food and drink. Walked around and saw some cool stuff and people.