{"id":4828,"date":"2025-09-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/toucan\/?p=4828"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:45:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T22:45:34","slug":"returning-registration-a-prep-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/toucan\/returning-registration-a-prep-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Returning Registration 2026: A Prep Guide to Keep You Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Returning Registration 2026: A Prep Guide to Keep You Ahead<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Comic-Con 2026 Returning Registration is on the horizon, and this prep guide is packed with tips to get you ready for the big day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Returning Registration for Comic-Con 2026 arrives on October 4, and a little prep now can save you stress later. From waiting room basics to registration day know-how, we have you covered. Take a look at our checklist below and don\u2019t forget to check out our Returning Registration page<\/a> for the full scoop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Password Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven’t logged in to your Comic-Con Member ID account<\/strong><\/a> in a while, please make sure you can access your account well ahead of the badge sale. If you’re eligible for Returning Registration<\/strong><\/a>, you will need to log in if you\u2019re randomly selected for a registration session. Don\u2019t let a forgotten password keep you from purchasing badges!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you purchase badges during Returning Registration, an order acknowledgement email will be sent to the email address linked to your Member ID account. Log in to your Member ID account<\/strong><\/a> before October 4 and review the upper left corner under your name. If your email is outdated, you can update it in the “My Account Information” section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For visual guidance in saving your card information, follow the steps below:<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To make sure that your checkout process is effortless, we recommend you go into your Member ID account<\/strong><\/a> before<\/em><\/strong> October 4 and save your credit card information ahead of the sale. If you participate in Returning Registration and are selected for a registration session, you will have 15 minutes total to complete your badge purchase. Saving your credit card information ahead of time can save you valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During checkout, you\u2019ll be able to select a pre-saved payment method or enter a new credit card, and it will be used to purchase all badges included in your order. If someone purchases a badge for you, the buyer\u2019s selected payment method will be used.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Waiting Room Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On October 4, the virtual waiting room opens at 7:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). To participate in the badge sale, arrive at the Member ID Portal between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM PDT to enter the waiting room\u2014no additional steps required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already logged in before the waiting room opens, click \u201cReturning Registration\u201d in the top menu bar after 7:30 AM PDT. Entry does not guarantee a session, and not all members will be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The badge sale will begin at 9:00 AM PDT. At that time, everyone in the waiting room will be sorted into a randomized queue. If you\u2019re moved into a registration session, you\u2019ll be prompted to log in to your Member ID account. Your Member ID verifies eligibility. If it is not eligible for Returning Registration, you will not be able to access the badge sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Queue-it waiting room and badge registration system have undergone testing across a range of web browsers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For optimal performance, please ensure that your browser is updated to the latest version by October 4.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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