Come and get an autograph or photo from Lauren Faust! Please note that Lauren will not be offering Audio or Video Recordings.
This time is reserved for sponsors only; Buddy Pass use is also allowed (see below).
Due to the anticipated high demand for Lauren Faust, we have implemented a few changes to our usual autograph procedures. To reduce queue time and overall congestion in the foyer area, we are making the following changes that apply to this session:
Each day, Lauren will have a sponsors-only session for one hour before general autographs open for attendees. The sponsor session will be from 1:00-2:00 pm. If sponsors do not want to come during this time block, they are welcome to come for the general session as well, but will be subject to the standard queue.
If sponsors are still in line at the end of the Sponsor-Only session, they will still be given some priority over the general queue, but we may start to filter in the general queue members to help both lines move.
We ask that everyone please be considerate of your fellow attendees, as well as of Lauren! Many attendees want to meet her, and she wants to meet you all, so be mindful of the time you spend at the table so others can have that experience, too!
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Lauren’s General Autograph Sessions have special rules as well; please refer to this listing for more info.
The Buddy Pass
Celestial and Equestria Sponsor Packages include a Buddy Pass privilege. This will allow you to bring another non-sponsor in line with you so they can have their own interaction with Lauren and redeem their own vouchers. This is different from a Companion, who can accompany any attendee to support them during their guest interaction without redeeming their own vouchers.
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The Buddy Pass privilege can be used once per day per session. Both the Sponsor and the Buddy must enter the queue at the same time, and must both have at least one voucher to redeem at that session.
Voucher Costs
Photograph or Autograph – $25 (1) photograph or (1) autograph on one item with one GoH
Combo Deal – $40 (1) photograph & (1) autograph with the same GoH
Please note that Lauren will not be offering Audio or Video Recordings.
Autograph Room Rules
Vouchers must be purchased at the Con Store prior to entering the queue.
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A maximum of 10 vouchers may be redeemed per GoH per day. If you want a single guest to sign more than 10 items, please ask a volunteer at the autograph room about availability before purchasing your vouchers.
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Photographs may be selfies or taken by our volunteers with your own camera or phone.
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Please limit requests for autographs or photographs to these sessions, unless prompted by the Guest.
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You must have a voucher to enter the Autograph Room, and no video recording is allowed during Lauren’s sessions.
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Our Guests of Honor will only accept vouchers in exchange for autographs or photos. Cash or other offers of payment are not accepted.
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Please be courteous during your time with the Guests so that everyone has an opportunity to interact with them!
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Each individual in line should have a voucher in order to interact with a GoH. A single companion can be brought along, if necessary.
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Queue space in the hotel foyer is limited, so those not getting autographs/photos should proceed to other areas of the convention
Autograph Room Tips
Get your vouchers early so you’re not scrambling to get them right before the autograph session begins
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There are individual general queues for each GoH, as well as a mixed-priority line for sponsors, Filly/Colt and Under 6 attendees, and an ADA line. If you aren’t sure where to go, speak to a volunteer, and we can assist you!
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If you are in a general queue and it feels like you’re not moving, it’s probably because of the priority lines. Don’t worry, we’ll keep things moving along as best as we can!
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Some guests have a very high demand, and their lines start forming early. Be prepared to wait a while and plan accordingly
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Bring water/snacks to stay hydrated and comfortable while you wait
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The GoH have packed schedules every day at con, and can only spend so much time in autograph sessions. To avoid sessions running long and impacting other events/obligations and to avoid having to turn attendees away, autograph lines may be capped/cut off early.