The virtual waiting room will open at 7:30 AM PDT on Saturday, October 4. Visit our Member ID Portal between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM PDT to automatically enter the waiting room without any additional steps needed. If you’re randomly selected for a registration session during the badge sale, you will then be prompted to log in.

If you’re already logged in to your Member ID before the waiting room opens, simply click on “Returning Registration” located in the top menu bar after 7:30 AM PDT to join.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you enter the virtual waiting room prior to 9:00 AM PDT to be placed in a randomized queue when the sale begins. If you enter the virtual waiting room for the first time after 9:00 AM PDT, you will be placed at the back of the line.

No, once you enter the waiting room, you won’t have the ability to navigate through your account details. If you’re buying on behalf of others, make sure to gather their Member ID and last name before the day of the sale (special characters included, like a period, comma, tilde, etc.). If they’re unsure whether their Member ID has a special character or their account’s last name includes a suffix, it’s crucial to check ahead of time as they won’t have access to their Account Dashboard for confirmation.

The waiting room for Returning Registration serves as a traffic management system during the sale period. It’s designed to accommodate everyone who accesses our Member ID Portal around that time. While unqualified individuals might find themselves in the waiting room, only those who qualify for Returning Registration will be included in the randomized queue for badge sales starting at 9:00 AM. In the event of reduced traffic, ineligible members in the waiting room will be redirected back to their Account Dashboard.

If you’re selected for a registration session, only the days still available will be shown. Status updates will be regularly posted in the waiting room, keeping you informed about diminishing badge availability. However, there’s a slight chance that even if you’re chosen for a registration session close to the end of the sale, there might not be any badges left to purchase once you’re moved to a registration session. Your badge is only secured once payment is completed. Keep in mind that daily badges may sell out while they are still in your cart, so it’s a good idea to finalize your purchase as soon as you’re ready. Once all badges are sold out, the waiting room will be closed for the current sale.