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ExCel London was amazing and spacious with so many attractive Disney exhibitions, shopping malls, etc., but the car parking is a bit money-minded (I feel). It has a huge parking space and is almost fully empty. Though We have to park and pay for 24 hours. No hour(s) sessions are available. The parking fee minimum is 25 pounds. So you have to cover the cost of other empty spaces as well. I Highly recommend taking the family in a cab for a short period of roaming or shopping. Thanks.

Absolutely loved the experience here, lots to see lots to do! Community was bustling and very welcoming! 🥰 Lots of sections for you to visit, Artwork, merch and memorabilia. Panels for autographing and Photo ops. Food courts all around. Cosplay central. Even stuff for kids to do! (Under 10s go free!) Main stage for the panel of special guests they have available. Lots of games, table top RPGs, DND, Life-size DND!! Places to store your items, Rentable Powerbanks, places to De-stress (For anxiety or overstimulation purposes) People that walk around and give you support and advice. Reccomend atleast 2 days or a weekend ticket, as there is alot to look at and cover! Can be pricey! But its comic-con what do you expect 😉 Through my experience 100% reccomend.

The venue itself was lovely. Lots of restaurants, ample facilities (including gender neutral ones!) easy access from the city and all the public transport that comes with it. Only one gripe with the facility itself was the absence of easy places to pop out of whatever event or thing that brought you there and do a quick phone call or video conference. More small tables in the giant central hall would be a welcome addition or even more benches along the walls. My particular event itself was a different story (Microsoft Envision). There was plenty of good content, botched by a horrible set of logistics. The conference badge line (and subsequent second try for those who couldn’t get through the first one) was atrocious. Almost as challenging was a set of breakout rooms, half of which were up a grand central staircase that became a traffic jam between every session. With so much space at their disposal I’d have expected better.

Easy to get to. Wheelchair accessible. A variety of food options inside and if you like, Costa Coffee has seating area. Venue does get very busy so a queue for food/refreshments - depending on what event/show is on as expected due to the size of ExCeL. Although venue was busy, it personally didn't feel overcrowded on day of visit.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Excel London exhibition center recently, initially drawn in by Disney's 100 Years exhibit. To my surprise, I found myself transported from the magical world of Disney to a thrilling video game convention in a matter of minutes. The open areas of the Excel were a pleasant surprise – well-lit where needed, providing a comfortable atmosphere for exploring the exhibits. The proximity to rail and underground lines made getting there a breeze, ensuring a seamless transition between the two events. I couldn't help but appreciate the variety of restaurants within the center, offering a range of culinary delights to satisfy any craving. And speaking of size, well, as an American, I'm used to things being larger than life, but Excel London took it to a whole new level! It's safe to say that Excel certainly lives up to its name - it's truly excellent!