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My memories of what a Convention is centers around Comic Con, Wonder Con and Star Wars Celebration – lining up the night before to see what you want the next day, people everywhere, and rarely seeing the celebrities you came to see up close, unless it was through a camera lens on a panel stage.
When Colleen and I sat with Liz and Roxy at dinner months ago, they told us about about a Once Upon a Time convention by fans for fans.
They delivered.
Here is our Regal Con 2015 Review
Day 1 – Friday
We covered the event as press, and used Audioboom to Tweet short audio thoughts and pictures throughout the weekend to give our Twitter followers that couldn’t attend the feeling like they were coming along with us without having to wait for our official podcast to be released.
Be sure to follow us for audio clips tweeted out throughout the day at @Regal_Con. #NoFanLeftBehind
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 7, 2015
It was a little nerve-racking, but also exciting and fun to be the first panel on Friday and open the convention by hosting a panel about our podcast. It was my first panel hosting, ever. It was a blast, but I need to remember to bring a water bottle (for me) next time.
OUAT Fan Podcast Panel setup https://t.co/T03NCzXgpa via @audioBoom #regalcon2015 #onceuponatime
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 8, 2015
Huge thanks to our interviewees; Richard and Sarah Wiloski. They took photos, tweeted for us and we had a great interview with them about their cool podcast ( @SkywalkingPod )and Star Wars shout outs in Once Upon a Time. We have been on many fun adventures together, and this is one I’ll never forget. Thanks guys.
Headed to @Regal_Con and an awesome panel by our friends @ouatpodcast!! We will be tweeting and posting.
— Skywalking Neverland (@SkywalkingPod) May 8, 2015
Our next interviewee was the fantastically talented, Erin Stegeman. She is the force (with the rest of her uber talented crew) behind “Once Upon a Anonymous” ( @OUATSpoof )a youtube parody of Once Upon a Time. She came in, as well as some of the cast members during the final shoot weekend for their upcoming OUAA Rock Opera. Much thanks and fist bumps to Erin for coming and chatting about her exciting project.
@OUATspoof is here at @ouatpodcast at @Regal_Con!! pic.twitter.com/bih1aY7k83
— Skywalking Neverland (@SkywalkingPod) May 8, 2015
Here is a Tweet from a winner of one of our Regal Con Big Love packs!
Just won a big love pack from @ouatpodcast! Definitely saving this for Sunday night. pic.twitter.com/im7ESIZ4I5
— themerrypenguin (@themerrypenguin) May 8, 2015
The rest of our panel consisted of an intro of who Colleen and I are, how and why the podcast began and our amazing moments along the way; Cast voicemails, Our trip to Steveston, etc. Here is the audio from the panel:
http://www.onceuponatimepodcast.com/281
#RegalCon #OnceUponATime Fan Podcast #Panel Audio 05.08.15 http://t.co/dRoWPgaqPs @skywalkingpod @OUATspoof
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Final thoughts
Post OUAT Fan Podcast Comments https://t.co/pCEvtUcNVS via @audioBoom #regalcon #regalcon2015 #onceuponatime
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
The next panel we attended was the Cosplay panel hosted by Brandon Hillock ( @fanboybrandon ) dressed as Hook (incredible costume, btw) and featured a co-host dressed (incredibly as well) as Jefferson. The panel included a dance routine from another cosplayer (That was wonderful. 🙂 ), discussions about cosplaying (including how the crew of OUAT assists cosplayers find elements that were used on the show), how to get started, etc.
In the Cosplay panel at #RegalCon. Incredible #Maleficent and some dancing, too. pic.twitter.com/TkicJehCrc
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Regal Con cosplay panel https://t.co/JZca0B1jgD via @audioBoom #regalcon2015 #onceuponatime
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
The Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove hotel was a great venue to hold the convetion. There were just enough rooms for events, and even had spots to sit down and collect your thoughts after meeting/getting an autograph/photo with your favorite OUAT cast member.
That was another amazing part of Regal Con, the accessibility of many of the cast members attending. It was incredible to walk though the lobby, hallway or the café in the hotel and see Lee Arenberg, Faustino Di Bauda, Beverley Elliot, Sean Maguire, Michael Coleman walking through and stopping to talk to fans. The cast members were so gracious and took some time to greet and talk a bit to the fans.
Regal Con Gathering https://t.co/ZdrJ0u5xQW via @audioBoom #regalcon2015 #onceuponatime
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 8, 2015
This was no Comic Con. It was better.
The Evil Regal Cocktail Party on Friday evening was an extension of that intimate interaction with the cast. This event gave the fans attending the feeling live we were celebrities at an after party you hear about in Hollywood, but we were allowed in to this party. The cast members did a great job moving throughout the crowd to give everyone an opportunity to interact with them. This was a great way to begin a great weekend.
Regal Con Cocktail Party Thoughts https://t.co/XegcDKUx8q via @audioBoom #regalcon2015 #onceuponatime
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
#RegalCon #OnceAUponATime @QuestionAnders and @FaustinoDiBauda pic.twitter.com/X1TRDjdSTE
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Day 2 – Saturday
Bill Meeks and I participated in the 9:00AM “Heroes vs. Villains” panel. Lots of great information discussed about Heroes and Villains and how OUAT has treated them. Audio will be posted soon.
Then, Colleen and I met and got a photo with Lana. Amazing, and she knew about our podcast, too.
So, this just happened OMG @LanaParrilla #RegalCon #Regal2015 pic.twitter.com/FYwmpkoPge
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Joshua Reid Davis was a fun emcee. He interacted with the audience very well, even allowing the fans to put their questions in the question box. It was a convention for fans, by fans.
Panel with Eion Bailey, David Anders & Lee Arenberg was great. There was a running story throughout the panels about Lee Arenberg putting Faustino Di Bauda in the front seat of Pirates of the Caribbean to “see more of the action,” but he “saw more of the water,” it turns out.
@leearenberg tells about putting @FaustinoDiBauda in the front of #POTC for his first time on the ride pic.twitter.com/kqwYexkyXB
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Eion Bailey was asked if he thought August would be a great Author, and he responded yes and explained August would wrestle through the process, etc.
@eionbailey answers if he thought August would be an OUAT Author. Eion said yes and explained August's angst, etc. pic.twitter.com/h98Ng7D5Zu
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
David Anders was asked if he would be interested in making an “Alias” movie, and he said he would be.
.@QuestionAnders David would be interested in an Alias movie. pic.twitter.com/IV8lJ4jQon
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Lee Arenberg discussed how the network watches all kinds of information to track Once Upon a Time’s viewership on television, like live tweeting.
.@leearenberg Talks about how networks track live tweeting, like we talked about n our panel on Friday. #SeeIToldYou pic.twitter.com/Wbtov4zBVe
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Life thought: Lee, “Believe in yourself, and others will believe in you, too”
Believe in yourself, and others will believe in you. @leearenberg
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Life thought: Eion: Real life is like OUAT Season 1, We need to wake up from a dream (of the trappings) of real life and know that we are all incredible beings.
Real life is like OUAT Season 1, We need to wake up from a dream of real life and know that we are all incredible beings. @eionbailey
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Life thought: David, “Life is short. Do what you love.”
Do what you love. Life is short. @QuestionAnders
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
We met some AWESOME folks from some great blogs and podcasts, too
Doug and Jamie Marsh from @laughing_place
Colleen and Jeff Roney from the @ouatpodcast will be sharing stories about visiting the set. pic.twitter.com/j3oMIKl29A
— LaughingPlace.com (@laughing_place) May 8, 2015
Bill Meeks from @GFStorybrooke
Cool @gfstorybrooke #RegalCon #Oncer prioject https://t.co/Rpae3TMwlq via @audioBoom #onceuponatime
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Marisa Serafini @SerafiniTV from @AfterBuzzTV
http://twitter.com/SerafiniTV/status/597502654718156800
I contacted some after Regal Con, too like Joshua J and Matt from @geekgalaxycast. We have a voicemail from Joshua!
– Play the Voicemail
Lana’s panel was a lot of fun, of course!
Lana brought up the most incredible cosplayer who was The Evil Queen with the amazing blue dress from the episode, “An Apple Red as Blood”
.@LanaParrilla brought up the most incredible Evil Queen cosplayer pic.twitter.com/cIezxwBlD9
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
The Cosplayer’s Twitter name is @ReiniSide and we are very fortunate to have a voicemail from her about the creation of the incredible dress from “An Apple Red as Blood” and her thoughts on Regal Con. Thanks, Reini. 🙂
– Play the Voicemail
The character of Regina inspires Lana in her own life. It makes her consider attitudes and how she handles certain things in her life.
Regina and herOUAT journey inspires @LanaParrilla in her real life. pic.twitter.com/AjXf7Q5dY8
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
The scene in Once Upon a Time that Lana had the most difficulty as an actress was filming the scene of ripping out her Father’s heart in the second episode of season 1. She had to go to a very dark place in her own self to understand Regina’s action to rip out her father’s heart.
.@LanaParrilla Really had difficulty as an actress to film the scene of ripping out her Father's heart in the second episode of season 1.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Cont'd @LanaParrilla had to go to a very dark place in her own self to understand Regina's action to rip out her father's heart.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Lana answered a question and discussed how protective she is in real life as a Mom, so yes Regina would be protective if Henry got married 1 day.
.@LanaParrilla discusses hw protective she is as a Mom, so yes Regina would b protective if Henry got married 1 day. pic.twitter.com/AzeFlJRBut
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Lana was asked which episode of Once Upon a Time was her favorite. She enjoys the episode, “Welcome to Storybrooke”. Seeing life in Storybrooke right after the curse, etc was fun for her.
.@LanaParrilla Enjoys the episode, "Welcome to Storybrooke". Seeing life in Storybrooke right after the curse, etc was fun for her.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
When Lana was asked about pranks on the Once Upon a Time set, Lana talked about pranks in Gold’s cabin with @robertcarlyle_ trying to make Lana laugh as she entered the room.
.@LanaParrilla talks about pranks in Gold's cabin with @robertcarlyle_ trying to make Lana laugh as she entered the room.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Lana was asked her favorite kiss on Once Upon a Time, she answered “Henry”
.@LanaParrilla Favorite kiss on OUAT – Henry.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Tony Perez (Regina’s father on the show) is actually a poet and he wrote a poem for Regina, but Lana forgot to bring it to RC.
.@LanaParrilla Tony (Regina's father on the show) is actually a poet and he wrote a poem for Regina, but Lana forgot to bring it to RC.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
Lana loves deep sea fishing, camping, gardening. Outdoor activities. She also loves traveling and seeing the world.
.@LanaParrilla loves camping, gardening. Outdoor activities. She also loves traveling and seeing the world.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
I found someone that looks an awful lot like Ruby.
I found Ruby 🙂 #RegalCon pic.twitter.com/cTCbaKOiWn
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 9, 2015
We added on the VIP dinner on Saturday night, there were no personal photos allowed, but the stories and memories will stay with me forever. We sat at Eion Bailey’s table and it was an incredible treat.
Next up was the Happily Ever After Ball
Here is Reini Side as The Evil Queen and her sister as Marion going into the Ball
Some awesome Marion and Regina cosplayers going to the #RegalCon Ball #OnceAUponATime pic.twitter.com/p0ViOrLC4t
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
#RegalCon Ball @1MichaelColeman @sean_m_maguire @QuestionAnders @leearenberg
#RegalCon Ball @1MichaelColeman @sean_m_maguire @QuestionAnders @leearenberg pic.twitter.com/PRH1Id2omu
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
#RegalCon Ball Pt. 2 @bexmader @TheReelBeverley @GilMcKinney
#RegalCon Ball Pt. 2 @bexmader @TheReelBeverley @GilMcKinney pic.twitter.com/qJMQ7iKbHu
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
The Happily Ever After Ball was lots of fun. It was so cool to see many members of the OUAT cast dancing and having a great time with the fans that attended
#RegalCon Day 2 Update A https://t.co/YE2POH3nGY via @audioBoom
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Day 3 – Sunday
We attended the panel with Emilie De Ravin, Rebecca Mader and Sean Maguire.
Emilie found it a challenge to be in love with the Dark One.
.@emiliederavin Belle finds it a challenge to be in love with the Dark One. #regalcon2015 #RegalCon
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Rebecca said her hips didn’t lie on the dance floor with the fans, and she sounded like Barry White this morning after the ball.
.@bexmader said her hips didn't lie on the dance floor with the fans, and she sounded like Barry White this morning after the ball.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Rebecca would rather play Zelena than Charlotte from Lost.
.@bexmader would rather play Zelena than Charlotte from Lost. #RegalCon #regalcon2015 pic.twitter.com/r2s7aHl2Mk
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Rebecca discusses that she is great at not breaking character, except for a scene #OnceAUponATime finale tonight.
.@bexmader discusses that she is great at not breaking character, except for a scene #OnceAUponATime finale tonight. pic.twitter.com/tHEe3ZZaRq
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
A running theme with Rebecca was saying “hashtag blessed”. 🙂
.@bexmader hashtag blessed 🙂 pic.twitter.com/XqdqZLcfMl
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Sean discussed that @PFischler and @bexmader have fun bts banter that some think is mean, but it’s fun.
.@sean_m_maguire discussed that @PFischler and @bexmader have fun bts banter that some think is mean, but it's fun. pic.twitter.com/va9ipAsc8S
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Sean discussed the social media feedback on Zelena and Robin Hood’s baby would look like Shrek with a bow and arrow and a broomstick.
.@sean_m_maguire discusses the social media feedback on Zelena and Robin Hood's baby would look like Shrek with a bow and a broomstick.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Rebecca wants to play the guitar, learn to speak Spanish, drive a stick shift car and record a song just for herself.
.@bexmader wants to play the guitar, learn to speak Spanish, drive a stick shift car and record a song just for herself.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Emilie would like to travel outside of work travel. Own lots of land for gardens, rescue animals and Rebecca wants to live there.
.@emiliederavin Would like to travel outside of work travel. Own lots of land fr gardens, rescue animals and .@bexmader wants to live there.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Sean discussed that he was grumpy when he auditioned for RH, and was surprised when he got that part. He’s so happy he got it.
.@sean_m_maguire discussed that he was grumpy when he auditioned for RH, and was surprised when he got that part. He's so happy he got it.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Sean said that (OUAT) drama needs obstacles, and the fans need to trust the writers. #HearHear
.@sean_m_maguire (OUAT) Drama needs obstacles, and the fans need to trust the writers. #HearHear #regalcon2015 #RegalCon
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Rebecca’s takeaway from OUAT is the fans. She cares about the fans, and she enjoys interacting and maybe helping fans in their lives.
.@bexmader Takeaway from OUAT is the fans. She cares about the fans, and she enjoys interacting and maybe helping fans in their lives.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Sean’s takeaway is – socks. He may or may not be stealing socks. Blame Robin Hood.
.@sean_m_maguire discusses his OUAT takeaway is – socks. He may or may not be stealing socks. Blame Robin Hood. #RegalCon
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Rebecca discussed stealing Zelena bras. @emiliederavin confesses she steals Zelena’s bras, too.
.@bexmader discussed stealing Zelena bras. @emiliederavin confesses she steals Zelena's bras, too. #RegalCon #regalcon2015
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Sean thanks fans for telling him to not listen to Social Media haters. He doesn’t. He blocks and takes the good away from Social Media.
.@sean_m_maguire thanks fans for telling him to not listen to Social Media haters. He doesn't. He blocks and takes the good away from SM.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Next up was the panel with Faustino Di Dauda, Beverley Elliot, Michael Coleman and Gil McKinney
Gil McKinney gives a shout out to his dance crew.
.@GilMcKinney gives a shout out to his dance crew #regalcon2015 #RegalCon pic.twitter.com/WKM2hRIZQW
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Faustino gives his side of the POTC first time riding it story. Faustino thought it was more action, but it was more water.
.@FaustinoDiBauda gives his side of the POTC first time riding it story. Faustino thought it was more action, but it was more water.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley was given names for a new night club in Storybrooke, Granny’s Panties. The Howling Moon another name.
.@TheReelBeverley Granny's Panties, the new night club in Storybrooke. The Howling Moon another name. pic.twitter.com/DjudIkeImO
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Michael discussed how he likes interacting with fans on the show, face to face, not like theater.
.@1MichaelColeman discusses how he likes interacting with fans on the show, face to face, not like theater. #RegalCon #regalcon2015
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley loves the stories of what OUAT means to fans. The show can help people, and she loves that.
.@TheReelBeverley Loves the stories of what OUAT means to fans. The show can help people, and she loves that. #regalcon2015 #RegalCon
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Gil enjoyed the ball last night. Gil would be open to a Granny/Eric romance. @TheReelBeverley said meet me at the Howling Moon.
.@GilMcKinney Enjoyed the ball last night. Gil would be open to a Granny/Eric romance. @TheReelBeverley said meet me at the Howling Moon.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Faustino favorite off camera moment – Lee’s funny character he creates. The world’s worst acting coach.
.@FaustinoDiBauda Mem off camera moment – Lee's funny character he creates. The world's worst acting coach.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley fav off camera moment – spilling an entire beer in @robertcarlyle_
.@TheReelBeverley Fav off camera movement – spilling an entire beer in @robertcarlyle_ .
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Michael tells about filming the castle storming scene, everyone was tired, and @ginnygoodwin said, “We need some Air Supply” contd
.@1MichaelColeman tells about filming the castle storming scene, everyone was tired, and @ginnygoodwin said, "We need some Air Supply" contd
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
cont’d Michael told how they sang “All out of love”. So fun.
Then @1MichaelColeman told how they sang "All out of love". So fun.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Gil sang “Part of Your World”. So good.
.@GilMcKinney sang "Part of Your World". So good. #RegalCon #regalcon2015 pic.twitter.com/39KWMbGSOv
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley sang an original song “I’m mad at my myself”. She is a fantastic singer!
.@TheReelBeverley Singing an original song "I'm mad at my myself". She is a fantastic singer! pic.twitter.com/CYyB0reuIs
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley sings with a female singing group called, August.
.@TheReelBeverley sings with a female singing group, called August.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Michael explained that Disney has a special place in his heart. He thanks the fans for their love to his family.
.@1MichaelColeman Disney has a special place in his heart. He thanks the fans for their love to his family. #theyaregreat
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Faustino is always thankful for special moments like when it began to snow during the scene with Snow in the glass coffin, or when the deer walked into a scene they were filming on location in the forest.
.@FaustinoDiBauda He's thankful for special moments like it began to snow during the scene with Snow in the glass coffin. #smallmoments
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Gil wants to go back to #OnceAUponATime, and he did his best in the moment with the time he had on the show.
.@GilMcKinney wants to go back to #OnceAUponATime, and he did his best in the moment with the time he had on the show. #specialgiftjob
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley’s daughter Sally coached her for her audition for Granny. She just “knew” she would get the part.
.@TheReelBeverley her daughter Sally coached her for her audition for Granny. She just "knew" she would get the part. pic.twitter.com/3xZ2GNCfdu
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley said she could knit when she got the (Granny) role, but not really. She quickly had to learn to knit while she was on holiday.
.@TheReelBeverley She said she could knit when she got the role, but not really. She quickly had to learn to knit while she was on holiday.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Michael’s closing thought – Don’t be afraid to go after something you love.
.@1MichaelColeman Don't be afraid to go after something you love.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Beverley’s closing thought – You will make mistakes in life. Forgive yourself and keep going forward.
.@TheReelBeverley You will make mistakes in life. Forgive yourself and keep going forward.
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Gil’s closing thought – in life, everyday, Try to do something (nice) for someone else. Live outside yourself.
.@GilMcKinney in life, everyday, Try to do something (nice) for someone else. Live outside yourself. #RegalCon #regalcon2015
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Faustino’s closing thought – In life, you are enough.
.@FaustinoDiBauda In life, you are enough. #RegalCon #regalcon2015
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
Michael’s daughter’s closing thought – “You get what you get. Don’t get upset.”
.@1MichaelColeman's daughter life advice "You get what you get. Don't get upset."
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 10, 2015
I had the great privilege of joining the Greetings from Storybrooke panel ( @gfstorybrooke ) panel hosted by ( @billmeeks ) and ( @beccacanote ). We discussed dragons, Lily and gave away prizes. It was held in the huge Santa Rosa ballroom. I felt like I was in a rock band.
From the @GFStorybrooke panel from this weekend (w/ @BeccaCanote and @ouatpodcast ) pic.twitter.com/XZXxsDa3GX
— Bill Meeks (@billmeeks) May 12, 2015
Press Interviews:
Big thanks (times infinity) to Chelsea for working with the celebrities (and their schedules) to offer Press Room interviews. Our readers and listeners love it!
Faustino Di Bauda and Michael Coleman
http://www.onceuponatimepodcast.com/285
#RegalCon Press Interview with @1MichaelColeman and @FaustinoDiBauda http://t.co/Hn7kd8jfl1 #OnceUponaTime RT
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 11, 2015
Sean Maguire
http://www.onceuponatimepodcast.com/286
#RegalCon Press Interview with @sean_m_maguire http://t.co/H3B6u7JCrj #OnceUponaTime RT Plz
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 12, 2015
Rebecca Mader
http://www.onceuponatimepodcast.com/287
#RegalCon Press Interview with @bexmader http://t.co/TWLZDmLkad Plz RT
— OUAT Fan Podcast (@ouatpodcast) May 12, 2015
Diversity
We unfortunately did not get to attend all the panels and offerings, but the great thing about Regal Con was the diversity of the panels, add on events and even concerts. There were lots to do and see however you express your OUAT fandom.
Final Thoughts to the Regal Con Team
Roxy, Liz, Chelsea and the rest of the Regal Con team, volunteers, etc did a great job on Regal Con! Sure, there were bumps along the way (Panel participant shifting, schedule time changes, communicating of rule changes to name a few), but we were very impressed with how the issues were addressed and resolved.
Throughout the weekend, I felt the term “By the fans, for the fans” wasn’t just a catch phrase, but it was the DNA of this incredible convention from planning, preparation and execution.
One more thing to the Regal Con team. We all realize all the hard work that has gone into putting this weekend on, but know that the memories and moments you have given the fans of the magical show will stick with us forever. Thank you doesn’t seem enough to say in return, but it’s a start.
Oh, and where do we sign up to be a part of Regal Con 2016? 🙂