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Yeah, boom boom = main same times, open at 11:30 and close at 11:00. Surf, Palladia, and restaurant at same time, open at 12:30 and close at 8:45. The parking lot stage iopens at 11:45 and closes at 7:30. This was from 2014 schedule so assuming same 2015 and 2016.
Sparky- thank you! Is VIP as awesome as I hope it is?
One of the better values of all of the festivals.
Value of VIP depends. There is almost a $850 difference between full price VIP and GA. I have gone with GA and condo next door because I eat and drink in the condo, at the pool, going in and out, and have saved myself a lot of $$$ over VIP. I spend a lot of time at restaurant so VIP food and access wouldn't help me out. If, I was taking a lady with me, definitely VIP. The ladies love the cleaner toilets and fresh TP. By far, I get closer to performers at front of main, Chevy, Surf stages than the sliver of VIP access. Not knocking VIP, but GA has been a much better deal for me and the folks who stay with me. If you drink a lot, lady or escorting a lady, or eat a lot, VIP may be worth an extra $850 per person.
Value of VIP depends. There is almost a $850 difference between full price VIP and GA. I have gone with GA and condo next door because I eat and drink in the condo, at the pool, going in and out, and have saved myself a lot of $$$ over VIP. I spend a lot of time at restaurant so VIP food and access wouldn't help me out. If, I was taking a lady with me, definitely VIP. The ladies love the cleaner toilets and fresh TP. By far, I get closer to performers at front of main, Chevy, Surf stages than the sliver of VIP access. Not knocking VIP, but GA has been a much better deal for me and the folks who stay with me. If you drink a lot, lady or escorting a lady, or eat a lot, VIP may be worth an extra $850 per person.
I eat and drink a lot so personally, I think it is. If you can get the condo that close you can walk back and forth then I get your point.
Brazilian Girls released their first new track since 2008. My brother and I saw them open for Cake, and we rushed the stage to start a dance party. Worth checking out and I'm digging the new single.
We have shuttled every year. If you are walking distance like beachbob said I can't see spending the extra $$ for the VIP since you can leave and get good beers back at your condo. Also, I like to drink a few beers but even at $8 each you have to drink 25 a day to make it worth it. VIP access would be great at the two beach stages for viewing but there is no VIP access at Palladia, BOOM BOOM, Restaurant or Seafood stages and we probably watched half of all of our shows from those stages. Sparky - I would agree on the bathrooms in previous years but last year they did an amazing job. They kept them super clean and had people working them continually to maintain them and keep them stocked and fresh. So, long story short if you have the extra $800 it's worth it. But for $1600 total extra I can't eat and drink that much free food and being close for a few shows just isn't worth it. Side note, one year the Blue ecigs had beach access. They did some promo where they gave away beach baller bands that you could access the beach chairs any time without waiting in line for all three days. We won them and that was awesome. Listened to Soja while laying in a beach chairs on the ocean was perfect. Chevy beach access promo were not as good I didn't think.
Post by krisplettuce on Jan 8, 2016 16:41:13 GMT -5
It's was all the free vodka and the ease of access to the main stages I enjoyed with vip. Plus you can load up on snacks. I got crazy amounts of pixie sticks and golden flakes.
It's was all the free vodka and the ease of access to the main stages I enjoyed with vip. Plus you can load up on snacks. I got crazy amounts of pixie sticks and golden flakes.
The year they had girls handing out dos Equis at the main stage pool was the best year ever
Value of VIP depends. There is almost a $850 difference between full price VIP and GA. I have gone with GA and condo next door because I eat and drink in the condo, at the pool, going in and out, and have saved myself a lot of $$$ over VIP. I spend a lot of time at restaurant so VIP food and access wouldn't help me out. If, I was taking a lady with me, definitely VIP. The ladies love the cleaner toilets and fresh TP. By far, I get closer to performers at front of main, Chevy, Surf stages than the sliver of VIP access. Not knocking VIP, but GA has been a much better deal for me and the folks who stay with me. If you drink a lot, lady or escorting a lady, or eat a lot, VIP may be worth an extra $850 per person.
I eat and drink a lot so personally, I think it is. If you can get the condo that close you can walk back and forth then I get your point.
I disagree a bit. If it was 700/800 I could see it, but isn't it > 1k? Waka gives you even better front access, 5 days, 2 meals for 4 days, snacks, all the free drinks you want (except hard liquor) , excellent camping, lithos, etc and that was like 775. Buku is prime viewing for all stages except riverfront small stage, free quality alchohol, riverboat including private show access for like 325. It's only 2 days. We've also done vip Bear Creek (cheap and worth it) Bonnaroo (not worth it to me in the least, but some people will only do vip) and I will give it a shot at Euphoria this year. Btw, you need to join the family and JUICY JAY for that.
In my mind, and again, I'm someone who is neither opposed to VIP or peasantry, I've just never seen the worth in going that route for Hangout.
With everyone on this board saying they are posting up for Flo I imagine it might be a little harder than we think... (can't speak for VIP)
I've seen Flo three times (red rocks, a theater and the San diego state arena) and not one of them have I not teared up at least once. She is powerful.
My point exactly.
So, are y'all saying the VIP main stage (are there 2? Sorry I'm a newbie and confused...is there a map?) access sucks? Is it too far to the side of the stage or too far away? It's not basically the same as the GA side just less crowded?
Yeah, to me HO VIP is a nice amenity, not really a value play...but happy you ballers can live it up! I think Hangout GA is a lot better than most though...especially when you're walking distance.
With everyone on this board saying they are posting up for Flo I imagine it might be a little harder than we think... (can't speak for VIP)
I've seen Flo three times (red rocks, a theater and the San diego state arena) and not one of them have I not teared up at least once. She is powerful.
My point exactly.
So, are y'all saying the VIP main stage (are there 2? Sorry I'm a newbie and confused...is there a map?) access sucks? Is it too far to the side of the stage or too far away? It's not basically the same as the GA side just less crowded?
Free vodka? I'm in.
i had no problems with beach stage access in vip. for sure liked being close to the stage but not packed in tight. had lots of room to dance.
edit** and yes they will give you so much absolute vodka. they'll fill anything. waterguns included.
I eat and drink a lot so personally, I think it is. If you can get the condo that close you can walk back and forth then I get your point.
I disagree a bit. If it was 700/800 I could see it, but isn't it > 1k? Waka gives you even better front access, 5 days, 2 meals for 4 days, snacks, all the free drinks you want (except hard liquor) , excellent camping, lithos, etc and that was like 775. Buku is prime viewing for all stages except riverfront small stage, free quality alchohol, riverboat including private show access for like 325. It's only 2 days. We've also done vip Bear Creek (cheap and worth it) Bonnaroo (not worth it to me in the least, but some people will only do vip) and I will give it a shot at Euphoria this year. Btw, you need to join the family and JUICY JAY for that.
In my mind, and again, I'm someone who is neither opposed to VIP or peasantry, I've just never seen the worth in going that route for Hangout.
I guess I just always feel like comparing Hangout to the larger festivals where normal VIP doesn't really have good value. All those festivals you listed do an amazing job with VIP because they're relying on the margins for those tickets since they have less GA to work with. Waka, as you've talked about, definitely seems like #1 and BUKU is definitely up there because of the combination of prime viewing spots and free alcohol.
So, are y'all saying the VIP main stage (are there 2? Sorry I'm a newbie and confused...is there a map?) access sucks? Is it too far to the side of the stage or too far away? It's not basically the same as the GA side just less crowded?
Free vodka? I'm in.
i had no problems with beach stage access in vip. for sure liked being close to the stage but not packed in tight. had lots of room to dance.
edit** and yes they will give you so much absolute vodka. they'll fill anything. waterguns included.
Thank you SO MUCH for that map. I know set up might be different from year to year (?) but that's extremely helpful.
I very, very much enjoy people saying you get "free" beer for $800. A fool and his money...
While I would ordinarily agree, I make it a point to get my money's worth if the booze is free and good. At Waka, I'm drinking 12+ 16oz going for 8/each per day. I'm like the group of 400 pound guys pissing off the owners of the Chinese buffet. "Get out! We ruse money on you. You not come back." (Actually a true story from Fat Richard circa 1990). Those guys were always discussing new buffets they could gorge on for hours. Haha. \m/
Our group of 11 first time VIPers has shrunk to 9 bc of the lineup. Really hoping they make some VIP access at the tent. They have VIP seats that can be accessed from the grove for the Palladia stage. They are in the back but are elevated. Center stage. Phantagram looked jammed.
Value of VIP depends. There is almost a $850 difference between full price VIP and GA. I have gone with GA and condo next door because I eat and drink in the condo, at the pool, going in and out, and have saved myself a lot of $$$ over VIP. I spend a lot of time at restaurant so VIP food and access wouldn't help me out. If, I was taking a lady with me, definitely VIP. The ladies love the cleaner toilets and fresh TP. By far, I get closer to performers at front of main, Chevy, Surf stages than the sliver of VIP access. Not knocking VIP, but GA has been a much better deal for me and the folks who stay with me. If you drink a lot, lady or escorting a lady, or eat a lot, VIP may be worth an extra $850 per person.
With everyone on this board saying they are posting up for Flo I imagine it might be a little harder than we think... (can't speak for VIP)
I've seen Flo three times (red rocks, a theater and the San diego state arena) and not one of them have I not teared up at least once. She is powerful.
My point exactly.
So, are y'all saying the VIP main stage (are there 2? Sorry I'm a newbie and confused...is there a map?) access sucks? Is it too far to the side of the stage or too far away? It's not basically the same as the GA side just less crowded?
Free vodka? I'm in.
VIP main stage access is awesome. You can walk up to a set and be super close... or in the pools. VIP Chevy is a bit more limited, as the rail area is narrower. But, beer and air conditioned potties...
Our group of 11 first time VIPers has shrunk to 9 bc of the lineup. Really hoping they make some VIP access at the tent. They have VIP seats that can be accessed from the grove for the Palladia stage. They are in the back but are elevated. Center stage. Phantagram looked jammed.
I was in VIP seats for Phantogram. It's the only reason I made it to Beck at the end of the night! I'm old. Get off my lawn!
I was front row, right in front of KOL, Tom Petty, Black Keys, Government Mule, Delta Rae, Chris Cornell, and Black Keys with my GA and no problems. Definitely better toilets in 2015 and made that clear in my survey. After getting hammered one year in the sun, I've gone to camelback and water til dark then two-three tall boys and good to go. There are tricks and lessons learned after six Hangouts. If you are regular on this thread you have benefitted from those experiences. I have settled on a great post up location that puts me in good sound, visual of stage for good pictures, left side main stage toilets and most important, quick beer runs. I see a lot of the same folks and locals in the same place every year so there you go.
Gonna miss hanging with golden chords at headliner and restaurant this year. Restaurant stage for first couple "heat of the day" shows with a nice waitress who will fill camelback, she brings ice water, I pour, is a perk. Kicking back in shade, clean bathroom, great view and awesome nachos is a beacbob favorite.
Thanks for bringing up the drinking, Bob. It reminded me of how I saw some younger people tanking last year because they drank a lot in the Alabama heat. It's really important to drink just enough to buzz you and then hydrate... and continue that strategy until sundown. It makes you pee a lot, but I'd rather do that then end up in the medical tent.