The RNC has room blocks at many hotels in the area. The UT GOP has been assigned to specific hotels. Buses to the convention will only leave from approved hotels.

Plan on arriving in Dallas on Tuesday, Sept 8.

Credentials will be distributed by Utah Republican Party staff to convention delegates, alternates and guests on Tuesday, September 8. Come to the Hilton Anatole Hotel between 4 -5:30 pm.

Attend the luncheon on Wednesday Sept 9 at Flora Cantina if you cannot pick up your credentials on Tuesday.

Bus transportation will be available to and from the arena for hotels included in the RNC rooming block via GOP Express. Designated hotel shuttle departures will run between 12:30 PM CT and 2:30 PM CT. Exact shuttle departures per hotel will be shared soon.

The GOP Express will drop guests directly in front of the main security check point for United  States Secret Service screening.

Please read the prohibited items list.

The GOP Express will drop guests directly in front of the main security check point for United States Secret Service screening.

Please read the prohibited items list below carefully.

Permitted Bags

Clear bag Standard:

Bags that are Clear, Vinyl or PVC and DO NOT exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches. Logo can only be on one side of the bag and cannot exceed 3.4" width x 4.5" height. Compliant bags will be provided to all state party delegates, alternates, and guests. These will be included when your state picks up their ticket credentials. 

Small Clutches or Wallets:

Small clutches or wallets measuring no larger than 5 inches x 7 inches x 1 inch may be permitted if carried separately from any other items, with or without a handle or strap measuring no longer than 7 inches in length.

Prohibited Bags

The following items and bags are strictly prohibited with inclusion on the prohibited items list: Items larger than 5 inches x 7 inches x 1 inch.

This prohibition includes but is not limited to:

• Backpacks
• Purses
• Luggage
• Cross-body bags
• Fanny packs
• Duffel bags
• Computer bags
• Drawstring bags

Concealing Features:

This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, items or bags with intentional or unintentional design or hardware that conceals contents or otherwise prevents thorough screening requirements.

Prohibited Items

• Aerosols
• Ammunition
• Animals other than service / guide animals
• Backpacks and bags exceeding size restrictions (Reference bag restrictions above) o Balloons
• Bicycles
• Coolers
• Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
• Explosives
• Firearms
• Flammable liquids
• Flipper Zero
• Glass, thermal, or metal containers
• Laser pointers
• Mace / Pepper spray
• Packages
• Pineapple Wi-Fi router
• Range Finders
• Raspberry-Pi enabled devices
• Recreational motorized mobility devices
• Selfie Sticks
• Signs or placards
• Structures
• Supports for signs and placards
• Toy guns
• Weapons of any kind
• Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards

You will arrive at the American Airlines Center before 2:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Plan on being in the convention for about 7 hours each day. Plan accordingly.

No. You can purchase concessions at the American Airlines Center. Plan on being in the convention venue for 7 hours.

All Food and beverage kiosks on both the Plaza and Terrace Levels will be open during the two  days of programming. Concession sales will be available from when doors open until 30 minutes before programming ends each day.

Please note that alcohol will only be available for purchase on the Terrace Level and will be sold  from doors open until 7:00 PM. No alcohol will be available for purchase on the Plaza Level.