October 25, 7:00 p.m.<\/b> at the Stanley Hotel comes with a catch: veterans know the costume rules can make or break your night. If you plan photos, prizes, or bragging rights, the way you dress could quietly decide whether you shine\u2014or sit out.<\/p>\nStanley Hotel sets Oct 25 7:00 p.m. start with cash-prize twist<\/h2>\n
The Shining Ball returns to the Stanley Hotel\u2019s Concert Hall on October 25<\/b>, with doors at 7:00 p.m.<\/b> and a costume contest offering cash prizes<\/b>. Eligible looks extend beyond the Torrances: any character from the Stephen King universe<\/b> can compete. That broad rule is where veterans quietly gain an edge.<\/p>\nWhy first-timers relax while veteran cosplayers risk disqualify<\/h2>\n
Newcomers breathe easier because \u201cShining or King-universe\u201d sounds simple; seasoned competitors know theme drift and prop rules can trip you up. Photographers and content creators want dramatic shots, but judges look first for fit to lore and safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome dressed to distress as your spookiest Shining character, or as any character from the Stephen King universe, to participate in our annual Costume Contest,\u201d \u2014 The Stanley Hotel events page.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Lock your plan now with these steps before Oct 20<\/h2>\n
To avoid last-minute scrambles, treat your look like a production. Build from canon, then add one readable twist that still lands within the King universe. Bring backup pieces in case security flags a prop at entry.<\/p>\n
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\n Step<\/th>\n Detail<\/th>\n Deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1<\/td>\n Secure ticket and room package; confirm 21+<\/b> policy<\/td>\n By Oct 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2<\/td>\n Choose character from The Shining<\/b> or King universe; print reference stills<\/td>\n By Oct 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3<\/td>\n Swap hard props for foam; pack repair kit (tape, pins, thread)<\/td>\n By Oct 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4<\/td>\n Arrive by 7:00 p.m.<\/b>; shoot photos early; line up for contest check-in<\/td>\n Oct 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n