Rhode Island comiccon was a success. Super crowded people who need to be more aware of there surroundings. Not the conventions’ fault at all. I feel bad for the workers that are rolling big trash bins through this crazy crowd. These guys did a good job and I admire them getting through this supercrowded event.
My team and I had a great time at "the Dunk" during a recent expo. We've been to many different venues but agreed that this one was one of the best! We look forward to going back soon.
Large modern center for major events I've been to. Cheerleading , Expos of different types. Plenty of Parking and easy to find as well as access.
When I visited here for the Rhode Island Comic-con AT THE Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), few things I liked. This place was large and spacious, Offered many rooms for the conventions topics. Otherwise was a clean facility with a unique and interesting building design. The food was decent, albeit a little pricey (not surprising). For alcohol, they ran out of angry orchard which is a little surprising for me that you just run out of something. Oh well, such is life. It was my wife that was disappointed. I still had my options.
Of course what I failed to comprehend was the security check point between the RICC and the Dunkin Donuts Center (DDC). You could go from the RICC to DDC with no problem. But to go from the DDC to RICC you had to pass through security again. The connector didn't allow any one outside to get in. This didn't make any sense. On the last day, the connector was made a 'one way' and people had to exit DDC, walk around the building, and enter through the main entrance to RICC. It was kind of silly/annoying/inconsistent.
But yes, there is security complete with metal detectors to pass through. I felt this wasn't too terrible an inconvenience to pass through as they got people through as quickly as possible.
The parking structure connected was actually designed very well, between that and the security and Providence PD directing traffic, allowed for a fairly smooth exit.
Really nice looking facility overall. I was impressed how well they handle Rhode Island Comic Con, which is their largest event they have by far.
I just attended a convention here last week and was impressed with the building particularly the large and sunlight filled common areas. There are plenty of smaller rooms as well. It is conveniently accessible to the Omni Hotel where I stayed.
Nice clean convention center. Easy to get around. Good food service. I question the size and quantity of restrooms. Seems every time it takes 5 minutes of waiting in line just to go pee.