14 May 23rd-May 29th, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | and activities will only accept paper money), a fully charged cellphone and a large bag or backpack. What are the costume and prop policies? Cosplay is encouraged, but anyone wearing something covering your head or face might need to show ID. Props that are allowed into the Fan Fusion include lightsabers, wands, sonic screwdrivers, unstrung or loosely- strung bows, untipped and non-removable arrows, and lightweight plastic or foam bats/clubs. Shields and armor made from plastic, foam, fiberglass, resin or cardboard are also acceptable, provided there aren’t sharp edges. Ditto for swords, axes or Wolverine claws. Metal shields and armor can be brought in but might hinder the screening process. What props aren’t allowed? Real or replica weapons or anything resembling guns, bombs, or explosive devices. Tasers, slingshots, brass knuckles, metal and wooden swords, edged weapons and glass or stone props are also forbidden. Can I bring food or drinks? Nope. Phoenix Convention Center prohibits outside food or drink. (Reasonable accommodations for anyone with medical conditions, dietary restric- tions or infant children are available by calling 602-262-6225.) Food and drinks can be purchased from the first-floor food hall in the North building or at various snack bars, food carts and vending machines around the convention center. Event hotels The following hotels are located near Phoenix Convention Center. Room avail- ability will vary. • AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Downtown: 414 N. Fifth St., 602-258- 1771, marriott.com. Nightly rates start at $144. • Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown: 77 E. Polk St., 602-710-1240, hilton.com. Nightly rates start at $149. • Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown: 15 E. Monroe St., 855-618- 4697, hilton.com. Nightly rates start at $143. • Hotel San Carlos: 202 N. Central Ave., 602-253- 4121, historichotelsan- carlos.com. Nightly rates start at $187. • Hyatt Place Phoenix Downtown: 150 W. Adams St., 602-388- 4888, hyatt.com. Nightly rates start at $199. • Hyatt Regency Phoenix: 122 N. Second St., 602-252-1234, hyatt. com. Nightly rates start at $142. • Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix: 2 E. Jefferson St., 602-253-6633, kimpton- hotels.com. Nightly rates start at $225. • Renaissance Phoenix Downtown: 50 E. Adams St., 602-333-0000, marriott.com. Nightly rates start at $159 • Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Hotel: 340 N. Third St., 602-262-2500, marriott.com. Nightly rates start at $159. Fam Favorite from p 13 Left: The crowd outside of the Exhibitor Hall during Phoenix Fan Fusion 2022. Right: The crowd inside the Phoenix Conven Center at Fan Fusion in 2019. (Photos by Benjamin Leatherman)
