Phoenix Fan Fusion bag policy: What's allowed in Phoenix Convention Center
In addition to the packed schedule of special guests including Hayden Christensen, Charlie Cox, Simon Pegg and the Hobbits, meetups, tournaments, trivia and photo ops, cosplayers will be roaming the streets and packing the convention center halls dressed to the nines in their comic con best. Whether that's a superhero, a favorite anime character or an alien from a galaxy far, far away, you'll see it all and more at Fan Fusion.
Wondering what you can bring inside the Phoenix Convention Center? Here's what to know about the Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 bag policy and prop rules.
There are three secured entrances to Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center, with screening at each one. Ticketed fans will go through a metal detector, and bags and props will be screened. Find out more at phoenixfanfusion.com.
Go right ahead and bring your sonic screwdrivers, fake sword, wand and lightsaber.
Don't bring any real, replicated or simulated explosive weapons or devices of any kind, excessively noisy props like airhorns, glass or stone props, slingshots, cast-iron skillets and more.
Real and replica firearms of any kind, regardless of how unrealistic it looks, or what material it's made of are prohibited. This includes any weapon resembling a firearm such as a Star Wars blaster, Nerf guns, toy guns, Overwatch firearms, etc.
To see all the Phoenix Fan Fusion prop rules, go to phoenixfanfusion.com.
The bag policy for Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center is pretty straightforward, as they don't state on the website that you must have a clear bag of a certain size to enter.
All bags, and any props, will be checked by security as guests go through a metal detector at all three of the entrances.
To see the full list of prohibited items, visit phoenixfanfusion.com.There are no bag size restrictions or clear-bag requirements on the Phoenix Convention Center website. Bags are subject to inspection.
No. Outside food and beverages are prohibited at Phoenix Convention Center.
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Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.
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