I'm curious about the basic legality of the fan auctions that were meant to raise money for this. If it's all derivative works, don't you need permission from the copyright owner before you sell them?

(and that's on top of the issue of minors running auctions in the first place)

Also curious what happened to the $4000 they apparently raised through indiegogo (since unlike kickstarter you do get the money even if you don't reach your goal). What was that spent on, if not guests or hiring the hotel?