(could probably get away with taxis)

Unless you stay next to the convention center, you are going to need a car. Sorry, California is behind on public transportation.

Expect to spend about $150.00 a night for a hotel room. Another problem with California...Expensive lodging. I would try to book as soon as possible. However, hotel rooms might be offered through SW.com.

You can go cheap with food by eating at fast food joints.

Passes into the convention should probably run about $120 to $150 for all 4 days. They may offer day passes too.

CONGRATS GIRL! Wish I were going to, only " MY loyalties lie with my younglings and Hubby. " Maybe another time for me, but as for you have a GREAT TIME! And listen here to MASTER MINA, she is strong in the ways of the Force! Or on anything to do with LUKE. ANGEL

Because I plan on going, I'm saving up all my paychecks until the event starting now (which means little to no comic book and novel buying for awhile *sniff*). Apart from getting my costume together, I expect to spend lots of dough on this incredible event. Apart from spending money on merch and my 4 day pass, I expect the hotel to cost the most. But I am going with someone so we'll probably split the cost.

I'm listening in, and I want to go too. Good luck!

not going here, a shame

but i would try to bring as much food as you could, so as to save money

have fun!

Well, I was on the West coast for I, II, and III, and now I'm on the east for IV. I've never gotten to go to one! Frustrating. Agreed, but don't forget about Gas! Those are over 3$, even in a small state like IN they are almost over 3$, and have been.

lots and lots of OT should do the trick if able to get some of it anyhow. not going to anything anytime soon i',m afraid for myself anyhow.