Try sending this to the staff by way of the contact page or via email: http://www.animemidwest.com/contact molly@animemidwest.com I hope you get it straightened out. Sorry you can't make it ):

My friend and I (males) are planning on attendting if we can find a couple more people to carpool to the event and room with. We are interested in splitting gas and a cheap hotel room. If anyone around Kansas City or on the way up to Chicago from there wants to carpool and/or room let me know. Email me senpailol@yahoo.com Male or Female is OK.

Highly unlikely but I thought I'd ask anyways, are there any other pirates or characters from Pirates of the Caribbean going to this convention?

I just searched Wentzville Renfaire and he showed up immediately. He's their official Jack Sparrow I think. And yea, them Jack Sparrow impersonators are really awesome! I wish I had the proper looks to be a convincing Jack Sparrow. I don't look like Depp (obviously) so it is harder for me to be hired. I've done a couple of events, but I don't do nearly as many as other Sparrows Alright then, I'll hopefully run into you on Saturday, although you may see me on Friday too who knows xD

If you drive from those hotels to the convention, then the $11 would still apply. If your hotel is close enough, it may be possible for you to walk to and from the convention and then you wouldn't have to pay for extra parking. So that may be another option for you.

The location of the rum is for me to know and for you to never find out. I shall drink the rum all by me onsies, savvy? Armand, I'm sure you'll be able to get a pic with me and maybe a few other Jack Sparrows (I think there are a few more us Sparrows who will be attending this convention xD )

Hello, I'd noticed on the Schedule Sonny is signing on Sunday, but does anyone know if he will be doing any signings on Saturday? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

No, that isn't a problem in the least. I live in the Chicago area and drive to and back from conventions each day they're taking place. Never booked a room at all.

alright i have set it up and it would be super if you guys can spread it around. if you want to go to the photoshoot, it has been set up for saturday at 8:30pm at the docks. We will take a list of ideas an go from there. any questions please ask either here or find me ill be the shadow yukiko i shouldnt be too hard to find XD

Yep. I'm sure...never know when it may become useful Masterhavik - Koalatytime may have people in the room that they think will be fine, but you never really know people until you live with them. You can be great friends with someone, but that person can be awful to live with. I just say as a general rule, unless you have known your roommates for a while, it's probably not the best idea to room with them. You don't know if they will steal stuff from you while you are gone, what people they will bring back to the rooms, if they are going to respect the room etc. All manner of things can go wrong when you room with people you don't know.

Securitysam - I just moved as well (from a different region of the US, so I don't know anyone out here lol) Marbleyes - I agree with Sprache, very awesome that you are cosplaying your own character! I too am an unoriginal person, and in addition to that I am incredibly slow when gathering costumes, so I understand not having the time to plan a costume from an established series. This is my first time going to AnimeMidwest as well, although it is definitely not my first con. I have to say that I think I am the odd one out here as I am actually not all too familiar with many animes aside from what my friends tell me. I go to conventions as more of a social activity for me lol But my favorite shows include Hannibal, Criminal Minds, House, and Beyond Scared Straight (lol I watch weird mainstream TV).