Comic-Con Trip Planning Checklist & Timeline
A convention trip timeline for badges, hotels, panels, and cosplay.
Use this checklist to plan badge deadlines, hotel booking, panels, cosplay, and travel days. Share the countdown with everyone going.
Get the free iPhone appCreate a countdown in Outside, then add your widget.
Planning timeline
8 weeks before
- Confirm comic-con trip dates
- Book hotel or lodging
- Create a shared countdown for the group
- Set a budget for tickets, travel, and food
4 weeks before
- Book transportation
- Save ticket confirmations
- Plan the main schedule
- Start a packing and outfit list
1 week before
- Confirm reservations and arrival times
- Share the itinerary
- Set reminders for tickets and ID
- Download maps, passes, and booking details
1 day before
- Pack essentials
- Charge devices
- Send final meetup details
- Check travel alerts and venue rules
Need inspiration?
Home Screen Widgets
Beautiful countdown widgets that sit right on your home screen.
Lock Screen Widgets
See your countdown without even unlocking your phone.
Live Activities
Real-time countdown updates on your Dynamic Island.
See the app in action
Use the same Outside app experience you saw on the homepage to keep the date in view with a countdown and share it with your group.
Outside App - Upcoming Events
Related date pages
Keep the date visible
Create an Outside countdown for the agreed arrival or start time and share it using free accounts. Custom countdown reminders require Outside Pro; send the schedule and other arrangements in your usual messages.
Share the plan early
Invite the group into the countdown so schedule changes, prep tasks, and final details stay in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start planning a comic-con trip?
Start 2-4 weeks ahead for a simple home event, and earlier if tickets, travel, costumes, or venue reservations are involved.
What should I add to the countdown?
Add the date, start time, location, ticket or stream details, prep reminders, and any group instructions.
Can I share the plan with friends?
Yes. Sharing and joining require free accounts so everyone sees the same countdown date. Custom countdown reminders require Outside Pro; share detailed plans separately in your usual messages.