Hi, I may be able to help. I'm at the Crown Plaza which they said is connected via sky walk. I don't think I could give you a key but could meet you there just about any time. I sent you a friend request so check it. I'm staying with one other person. I have a room Friday and then a separate reservation for a room on Saturday. I'm going to see if I can change so I can stay in the same room but not sure what time I can check in. I'm sure there is a locked storage room there.

I'm trying to spread the word about a Kigurumi party that's going to be happening during the convention!! I am not the one one putting on the party!! The Kigu party is going to be put on by Cody from the YouTube channel Convention Reviews. The video where he talks about his panel + the party is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLWKCx_CaYU The party is going to take place on Saturday night at 9pm in the Hyatt hotel. It is on the bottom floor of the Hyatt and directly to the left when you step off the escalators. It's not an alcohol and hotel room kinda party so may attend even if you're young! The party is really just a gathering to hang out!!! The party IS a Kigu party, meaning its recommended you wear a Kigurumi but you don't have to in order to join in! If you didn't know, a Kigurumi is basically a big animal onesie, you can buy some here http://kigurumi-shop.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwza6sBRCMiaaPtY_c2tIBEiQAacj5I98KGoHcvGUn-IUTndAMt6r71xna1TO6gVu9R1yKkfUaAoRs8P8HAQ If you have nothing to do Saturday night, then please come! It'll be fun :D I will be attending in a black Gloomy Bear kigu if you wanna find me!

Ohh? I'll be sure to show up there then! Thank you for letting me know! I'll show up as Hitori or maybe change up for Nanaki! Excellent.

http://www.animemidwest.com/schedule-2015 I'm able to use this feature. I'm on a mobile device right now. However yesterday I was unable to see this feature on a mac computer. I'll test on a PC when I get home. Glitch maybe?

Yes they are. You can purchase these at the convention when you go. Just be sure to arrive with time to spare, and come early to avoid long lines.

Information on the facebook event page. http://facebook.com/events/1461747760805532

Regarding your YouTube video comment: have you heard about the channel Convention Reviews. The guys name is Cody and he goes around to cons and reviews them, posting vlogs and music videos about them. I believe he made a review about AM last year and also 2013. ALSO!! Hes having a Kigurumi party at anime midwest this year, Saturday night at 9pm. (Kigurumis are basically animal onsies people love to wear to cons). the party is in the Hyatt, on the bottom floor and directly to the left. I'll be going ^^ (dont worry, he's stated its not an alcohol type of party, just a chill gathering of fans) Anyway, Anime Midwest last year (2014) was probably the BEST convention i had EVER been to. Seriously. And i have been going to Acen for 4 years now. It's less crowded than Acen (11,000 vs. 35,000) so meeting new people is easier because the atmosphere is chill. Not many people are in a huge rush to get anywhere so theres more chances to talk to people and meet new friends. The cosplay variety was on point last year and its easy to find cosplays of your fave animes and shows! Meetups and gatherings are abundant too if you like those. Although i havent been to it, ive heard Midwest's rave and dances are amazing and DJs are really really good! the panel variety, i find at least, is always amazing with something for everyone! the dealers/artist alley is smaller than large cons but the sellers tend to not sky rocket their prices like during Acen, so its easy to find amazing stuff for good prices :D and i agree with everything HappyCosplayer said above! Please enjoy yourself at the con :D

Hi there, a friend and I are having complications with finding a ride to the con and were wondering if anyone is going through the Bloomington-Normal area on their way to Anime Midwest on Friday. We're not bringing much luggage with us at all and we can reimburse you in either gas money or buying you lunch/breakfast. We're nice and quiet! Thanks a bunch if you can help us in any way.

yes it's unofficial. really wish we would have got an actual meetup. so I believe we have two unofficial meetups planned for the ones who are cosplaying Saturday and for the ones cosplaying Sunday