Final Reminders for CONsole Room 2023

Image Caption: “We’re all stories in the end. Just make it a good one.” – The 11th Doctor

WHO is excited for CONsole Room 2023? We’re just one final day away!

In our last broad update before the convention, review our guest list (with one final addition!), check out our guide to the convention, see reminders on important information about hotel parking, and more.

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to spend the weekend with us, whether in person or virtually. If you haven’t registered yet, you can still join us in person (visit Registration when you arrive) or virtually by registering for a CYBERMITE or CYBERMAN virtual registration.

Power up your sonic screwdriver, strap on your vortex manipulator, and get ready to have a blast online or in person this weekend. Allons-y!

PLEASE WELCOME NEW GUESTS TO CONSOLE ROOM 2023!

We’re excited to announce our final Guest of Honour, Caitlin Blackwood! Caitlin is most well-known in the Doctor Who universe for playing Young Amy Pond.

You can learn more about our current guest list on our GUESTS page.

AUTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOGRAPHS NOW AVAILABLE

Autographs and Photographs are now available for purchase for in person and virtual attendees!

Please review the information on our website about ordering, as the steps differ a little depending on how you are joining us.

You can learn more on our AUTOGRAPH AND PHOTOGRAPH page.

For those of you used to the hotel we’ve been using for the past decade – and those joining us for the first time! – please take the time to review the information below for updates on hotel operating procedures.

Parking at the Hotel
Parking in the hotel parking lot is FREE for all CONsole Room attendees. In 2023 the hotel is implementing a new paid parking system – you will likely see signs throughout the parking lot with QR codes guiding you to a parking website – but parking is FREE for CONsole Room attendees. In order to access the free parking, please make sure to stop by Registration soon after your arrival at the hotel to receive access to our free parking code.

Cash vs. Cashless Amenities
The hotel has moved to a (nearly) fully cashless system.

CASHLESS: If you plan to eat at the hotel bar/restaurant, you will need to either charge your meal to your room (if you are staying overnight at the hotel) or use a credit or debit card.

CASH ONLY: Please note that the cash bars in our convention space (by or in the ballroom on the second floor) on Thursday (for VIPs), Friday, and Saturday nights will only accept cash.


Our website contains all the information you need to navigate the convention this weekend, either in person or virtually. Visit our Guide to CONsole Room 2023 to find in-person room hours and gain an understanding of our hybrid layout.

Some highlights for this weekend are below, but make sure to continue to explore the pages underneath “What to Expect” in our website menu to learn more about the convention!

REVIEW OUR SCHEDULE

Our schedule for CONsole Room 2023 is up and available on our website! Take a look at what you can expect in just a few more days.

View the SCHEDULE online.

Please note that CYBERMAN and CYBERMITE links will be sent directly from Eventbrite to in person and virtual attendees Thursday or Friday.

COVID-19 REMINDERS

As a reminder, if you are joining us in person please make sure you have reviewed our 2023 COVID-19 policy so that you know what to expect when you arrive at our convention.

Thank you for continuing to support our convention and this community! We look forward to seeing you all in just a few days, whether in person or virtually..

GPS CHARITY AUCTION

Our Charity Auction supports CONsole Room’s partner, the Geek Partnership Society. Bidding will be online and available to in person and virtual attendees.

Learn more and access the auction by visiting the GPS PAGE on our website.

#WHOITYOURSELF EVENTS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

We have three #WhoItYourself special events this year – Build-Your-Own Hydroponics Workshop (FREE), Seed Art Activity, and Painting with Plasmavores – and registration is open.

Learn more on our WHOITYOURSELF page, or register now through SQUARE.

COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT ORDERING HAS RE-OPENED

Our commemorative shirts are again available to order, now through January 31! Don’t miss this opportunity for a wearable memory celebrating this year’s convention – and all the years leading up to it.

Please note that any shirts ordered at this time will not ship until after the convention.

Learn more on our COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT PAGE or order now through CUSTOMINK.

NEW ENAMEL PINS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF CONSOLE ROOM

As part of this year’s convention, we have created enamel pins celebrating all ten years of CONsole Room so far! Moving forward, we hope to make a new convention pin every year.

Learn more on our ENAMEL PINS page, or order now through SQUARE.

December Update: One Month Left

Image Caption: “Everything ends, and it’s always sad. But everything begins again, too, and that’s always happy. Be happy.” – The 12th Doctor

From all of us at CONsole Room, we hope you are having the happiest of holidays this holiday season!

We have a little under one month remaining before the start of our 10th CONsole Room convention and have a few exciting announcements for you, including more guests, the launch of our commemorative shirt and new enamel pins, registration opening for #WhoItYourself events, and more. Take a look!

DECEMBER 26: VIP MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION CLOSES

Registration is OPEN for CONsole Room 2023, but registration for our VIP memberships will be closing soon on December 26!

VIP memberships give you access to all of the in-person and virtual fun all weekend and already includes our convention shirt for the year AND year 10 enamel pin. It also includes some special VIP-exclusive perks, such as access to our Thursday night mixer with our Guests of Honour and Featured Guests. If you were interested in a VIP membership, make sure you register no later than December 26!

Learn more about our VIP memberships, as well as our other membership offerings, on our REGISTRATION page. Pre-registration for all other in person and virtual options will continue through January 13 or until sold out.

JANUARY 1: COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT ORDERING DEADLINE (ROUND 1)

We’re thrilled to finally be ready to launch our commemorative shirt for ordering this year! For the best chance of arriving in time for the convention, the ordering window closes on January 1.

**Please note that if you are a VIP, you do not need to place an order separately through CustomInk. A shirt is included with your VIP registration.

Learn more on our COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT PAGE or order now through CUSTOMINK.

JANUARY 5: DEADLINE FOR HOTEL ROOM BLOCK ACCESS

CONsole Room returns to the HILTON MSP AIRPORT/MALL OF AMERICA HOTEL and our room block is open through January 5 or until full! Staying at the hotel is a great way to help the convention, but also gives you a home base for the weekend, a place to watch virtual panels, and easy access to local amenities.

Learn more on our HOTEL PAGE or go to the HILTON HOTEL WEBSITE to book your room now.

PLEASE WELCOME NEW GUESTS TO CONSOLE ROOM 2023!

We’re excited to announce our latest Featured Guests and Attending Professionals:

    • Miss Shannan Paul, comedian + show host
    • Anna Williams, astronomy
    • Greg Bakun, British TV + paranormal

You can learn more about our current guest list on our GUESTS page.

GIVE TO THE MAX DAY: THANK YOU!

Did you know CONsole Room Events is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization? We are truly an event created by the fans for the fans, and our funding comes solely from donations and registrations to the event. To everyone that supported us by giving during Give to the Max Day, and to everyone who supports us throughout the year, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

NEW ENAMEL PINS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF CONSOLE ROOM

As part of this year’s convention, we have created enamel pins celebrating all ten years of CONsole Room so far! Moving forward, we hope to make a new convention pin every year.

Learn more on our ENAMEL PINS page, or order now through SQUARE.

#WHOITYOURSELF EVENTS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

We brought #WhoItYourself into CONsole Room back in 2016, and we’re thrilled to be continuing this spotlight on Whovian creativity! In 2023, we’ll have three #WhoItYourself special events – Build-Your-Own Hydroponics Workshop, Seed Art Activity, and Painting with Plasmavores – and early registration is open. Additional details for some events are still being finalized, we will continue to share more details as we have them.

Learn more on our WHOITYOURSELF page, or register now through SQUARE.

ART SHOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

Do you like art? Do you MAKE art or crafts related to science fiction or Doctor Who? Would you like to show these pieces off and/or possibly sell them to fellow Whovians

Enter the Art Show – submissions are now open! Learn more on our ART SHOW page.

Are you ready to celebrate 10 Years in the TARDIS with us? Our celebration begins now! We’ll be spending the next several months leading up to our 10th annual convention celebrating the conventions, characters, and community that have come before – and everything still to come at CONsole Room 2023 and beyond!

Stay tuned on social media, via email, and here on our website to make sure you don’t miss a thing, then get ready to join us in January either in-person or online.

November Update: Ten Is Our Lucky Number

Image Caption: “Life on Earth can be an adventure, too! You just need to know where to look.” – Sarah Jane Smith

Ten is our lucky number this year! We have a little under ten weeks remaining before the start of our 10th CONsole Room convention and we’d like your at-TEN-tion for these upcoming events, calls to action, and exciting announcements. Take a look!

LIMITED VIP MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

Did you know we have a limited number of VIP memberships for CONsole Room? VIPs include in-person and Cyberman access to content, exclusive VIP perks, an exclusive VIP mixer with convention Guests the Thursday before the convention, and more!

Learn more about our VIP memberships, as well as our other membership offerings, on our REGISTRATION page. Registration for all in person and virtual options will continue through the end of the year or until sold out.

PLEASE WELCOME TOM KNIGHT TO CONSOLE ROOM 2023!

We’re excited to announce Guest of Honour, Tommy Knight!

Tommy is best known for playing Luke Smith, adoptive son of Sarah Jane Smith in The Sarah Jane Adventures and in the Doctor Who episodes “The Stolen Earth” and “Journey’s End”. We’re thrilled to welcome him to CONsole Room for the first time!

PLEASE WELCOME NEW ATTENDING PROFESSIONALS TO CONSOLE ROOM 2023!

We’re excited to announce our latest Attending Professionals:

    • Rob Callahan, author, journalist, farmer
    • Dave Wheeler, comics + design

You can learn more about our current guest list on our GUESTS page.

RADIO PLAYERS PRESENT: DALEKS’ MASTER PLAN, PART 2

The CONsole Room Radio Players return with “THE DALEKS’ MASTER PLAN”! The second part of this production, which is now available, covers televised episodes 4-6. Part 3 will be released later this year, with the 4th and final part released during CONsole Room 2023.

Watch Part 2 Now!
Re-Watch Part 1

#WHOITYOURSELF LIVE: THE POWER OF THE DOCTOR REPLAY

If you missed our WhoItYourself LIVE event on Saturday, October 29, fear not! You can still watch a recording of our Power of the Doctor Discussion on the CONsole Room YouTube channel.

NOVEMBER 17: GIVE TO THE MAX DAY

Did you know CONsole Room Events is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization? We are truly an event created by the fans for the fans, and our funding comes solely from donations and registrations to the event. To help support our ongoing efforts to create an inclusive community experience in 2023 and beyond, please consider donating during Give to the Max Day this week.

We’d also suggest donations to our charity partner, Geek Partnership Society, who provide valuable support to organizations like us and the geek community at large.

NOVEMBER 20: LOOKING FOR PANELISTS

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for programming so far! We still have panels with space for additional panelists.

Review the panel descriptions, then share your interest in a panel by November 20! Our programming team will follow up with the panels you’ve been accepted on.

OUR HOTEL ROOM BLOCK IS OPEN!

CONsole Room returns to the HILTON MSP AIRPORT/MALL OF AMERICA HOTEL and our room block is open! Staying at the hotel is a great way to help the convention, but also gives you a home base for the weekend, a place to watch virtual panels, and easy access to local amenities.

Learn more on our HOTEL PAGE or go to the HILTON HOTEL WEBSITE to book your room now.

ART SHOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

Do you like art? Do you MAKE art or crafts related to science fiction or Doctor Who? Would you like to show these pieces off and/or possibly sell them to fellow Whovians

Enter the Art Show – submissions are now open! Learn more on our ART SHOW page.

TWIN CITIES CON POLL RESULTS

Did you visit us at Twin Cities Con? We asked visitors at our booth to vote on a fun poll and the results are in!

Question: You can watch ALL the Doctor Who you’d like for free. However, in order to watch, would you rather…

    1. Be told the entire plot, including spoilers, of new episodes? (57 votes) 
    2. Be unable to view an episode until it is at least one year old? (108 votes)
    3. Be forced to watch on a 13” black & white TV from the 1960s? (60 votes) 

Are you ready to celebrate 10 Years in the TARDIS with us? Our celebration begins now! We’ll be spending the next several months leading up to our 10th annual convention celebrating the conventions, characters, and community that have come before – and everything still to come at CONsole Room 2023 and beyond!

Stay tuned on social media, via email, and here on our website to make sure you don’t miss a thing, then get ready to join us in January either in-person or online.