BlizzCon 2011 was announced on February 7, 2011 and will be taking place at Anaheim Convention Center October 21-22, 2011. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. PDT and on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. PDT via the www.blizzcon.com website. A limited number of tickets to an exclusive pre-BlizzCon Benefit Dinner will go on sale Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. PDT. BlizzCon tickets will be available at $175 USD each, while tickets to the BlizzCon Benefit Dinner (which include admission to the show) will be priced at $500 each, with proceeds going to benefit Children's Hospital of Orange County. Tickets for the live internet stream went on sale at $39.99 USD or โฌ29.99 (EU) on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.
Access[]
- $175 USD BlizzCon tickets for convention badge.
- $500 USD Special pre-BlizzCon benefit dinner.
- $39.99 USD (ยฃ24.99/โฌ29.99) Streaming video with some portions free.
- A multi-channel Internet stream and also via Pay-per-View on DIRECTV in the US. Limited streaming coverage of the opening ceremony and eSports tournaments will also be available online for free.
Ticket benefits[]
- One BlizzCon badge that grants access to the convention.
- BlizzCon goody bag containing exclusive swag (contents TBA).
- Limited-time, online BlizzCon merchandise sale before the show (from Friday, September 16 to Tuesday, September 20 at 9:59 a.m. Pacific time or 18:59 Paris time).
- [Murkablo] in-game World of Warcraft companion.
- TBA StarCraft II item.
Benefit dinner[]
- Dinner and an opportunity to converse with executives, artists, developers, community managers, and others from Blizzard Entertainment.
- A signed print featuring Blizzard Entertainment artwork.
- One BlizzCon 2011 ticket (a $175 USD value) and associated benefits (see above).
Streaming benefits[]
- Access to comprehensive live HD coverage from the show floor on each day of the convention, including exclusive interviews, demos, and more.
- Receive this yearโs BlizzCon-exclusive World of Warcraft® and StarCraft II in-game items (availability may vary by region; details TBA).
- [Murkablo] in-game World of Warcraft companion.
- TBA StarCraft II item.
Activities[]
- Hands-on play time with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games, including the starting experience of the Pandaren in the Mists of Pandaria.
- Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers.
- Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents.
- Community contests with great prizes.
- Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainmentโs game universes.
- More activities and attractions to be announced.
- Closing concert with the Foo Fighters.
Convention location[]
- Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Parking[]
Parking for BlizzCon will be available in the following locations within walking distance to the Anaheim Convention Center:
- Anaheim Convention Center parking structures ($12 per day*)
- Anaheim GardenWalk parking lot ($12 per day*) - Located on Katella Ave. between Harbor Boulevard and S. Clementine St.
- Toy Story lot ($12 per day*) - Located on Harbor Boulevard between Katella Ave. and Orangewood Ave.
- * Pricing subject to change. Prices may vary in other area parking lots.
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