The Global Citizen Festival 2015

EdsonNascimento

JimmyV said:

EdsonNascimento said:

JimmyV said:

Some people I'm sure are trying to score the same VIP section as their friends so that they can meet up.

So why not ask for either then trade their 2 with someone else if their "friends" get 3?

Because the show is months away and its easier to just try for the tickets you need first?

Need? (And it's only 2 months so months away is barely correct)

JimmyV

EdsonNascimento said:

JimmyV said:

EdsonNascimento said:

JimmyV said:

Some people I'm sure are trying to score the same VIP section as their friends so that they can meet up.

So why not ask for either then trade their 2 with someone else if their "friends" get 3?

Because the show is months away and its easier to just try for the tickets you need first?

Need? (And it's only 2 months so months away is barely correct)

Are you desperate for an argument or something?

Two couples plan to attend the show together. Couple A scored VIP2. Couple B got shut out. Couple B seeks a pair in VIP2.

This isn't complicated.

tempo_n_groove

I will be in the park, for free, with a blanket and a bottle of wine enjoying the show. Come hang with me if you don't have tix.

ST66483

Anyone got any recommendations for accommodations just outside the city which are somewhat affordable, family friendly, and easy access to transit/trains in/out of Manhatten?
Thanks for any input

Saltzy23

ST66483 said:

Anyone got any recommendations for accommodations just outside the city which are somewhat affordable, family friendly, and easy access to transit/trains in/out of Manhatten?
Thanks for any input

Jersey City dude. Newport area. It's right on the (Hudson) river. Plenty of really nice hotels (it's actually where the Seahawks and Broncos stayed for the Super Bowl a few years ago)

FAR, FAR cheaper and nicer than anything you are gonna find in Manhattan. The DoubleTree is really nice.

10 minutes to get downtown, 20 into midtown via the PATH. Or you can even take a ferry if you wanna see the skyline as you cross the river.

I always see the 'experienced' NYC tourists on my trains into work every day. A lot of companies have their people stay there when they are on business trips because it's so much cheaper while being just as if not nicer than any place they would have got them in the city itself.

PP193448

tempo_n_groove said:

I will be in the park, for free, with a blanket and a bottle of wine enjoying the show. Come hang with me if you don't have tix.

Will you have a cardboard box as your hut and a grocery store cart next to you too? Going to be hard to find you like that. Better wear a name tag...

mcgruff10

Saltzy23 said:

ST66483 said:

Anyone got any recommendations for accommodations just outside the city which are somewhat affordable, family friendly, and easy access to transit/trains in/out of Manhatten?
Thanks for any input

Jersey City dude. Newport area. It's right on the (Hudson) river. Plenty of really nice hotels (it's actually where the Seahawks and Broncos stayed for the Super Bowl a few years ago)

FAR, FAR cheaper and nicer than anything you are gonna find in Manhattan. The DoubleTree is really nice.

10 minutes to get downtown, 20 into midtown via the PATH. Or you can even take a ferry if you wanna see the skyline as you cross the river.

I always see the 'experienced' NYC tourists on my trains into work every day. A lot of companies have their people stay there there when they are on business trips because it's so much cheaper while being just as if not nicer than any place they would have got them in the city itself.

Very very good call and 100% agree. NYC is way overpriced. If you want to stay in NYC try the financial district/Wall Street area. That area will be the cheapest on a Saturday night since no one is working in that section of town and it s really far away from the touristy areas.

ST66483

Thanks for the advice - greatly appreciated

wabela24

Astoria queens is great to stay too...it is a 20 minute train ride to central park also...and the fOod is really good too

jlaustin

tempo_n_groove said:

I will be in the park, for free, with a blanket and a bottle of wine enjoying the show. Come hang with me if you don't have tix.

I will be at the very back, hope to meet up it you, TNG!

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan

jlaustin said:

tempo_n_groove said:

I will be in the park, for free, with a blanket and a bottle of wine enjoying the show. Come hang with me if you don't have tix.

I will be at the very back, hope to meet up it you, TNG!

That's my plan as well. Stay at the back of the specific area I'm in.

danimal59

Hi Everyone,

I am guessing the answer is 'No', but if I wanted to bring a small, portable, camping like chair for my son, do you think I would be able to in VIP 3, or not? I just not sure that he will be able to stand all day.

Thanks,

Dan

EdsonNascimento

danimal59 said:

Hi Everyone,

I am guessing the answer is 'No', but if I wanted to bring a small, portable, camping like chair for my son, do you think I would be able to in VIP 3, or not? I just not sure that he will be able to stand all day.

Thanks,

Dan

I do not think chairs are allowed but it's a park. Sit on the lawn.

okblueduck

Anyone selling 2 VIP 3 tickets? Will pay and have two GA tickets also

rvapete

MIA was a great show too. Festivals in general are usually a fun time. I don't know why PJ festival shows have been branded as bad events.

Because supposedly caring, progressive thoughtful people get really competitive over what "rare" songs they have seen, then start pissing matches on here. Apparently makes them a better fan so Ed will magically become their best friend, move in next door and invite them over for cookouts

Merkin Baller

So I just booked a room @ Fairfield inn on 40th ave in queens by the queensboro bridge.

@ only 2.6 miles from Central Park, I can't imagine a cab or uber would cost too much.

Can anyone offer some advice on good places to grab a mid-afternoon pre-show dinner around there?

demetrios

Anyone with spare VIP3 tickets to this event, please let me know.

SB51327

rvapete said:

MIA was a great show too. Festivals in general are usually a fun time. I don't know why PJ festival shows have been branded as bad events.

Because supposedly caring, progressive thoughtful people get really competitive over what "rare" songs they have seen, then start pissing matches on here. Apparently makes them a better fan so Ed will magically become their best friend, move in next door and invite them over for cookouts


It doesn't have anything to do with rare songs it has to do with the fact its always a short set. You see a Pearl Jam show its 3 hours and 30+ songs. You go to a PJ festival show and its 18-22 songs and less than 2 hours. That's the only reason I am disappointed!

SB51327

Merkin Baller said:

So I just booked a room @ Fairfield inn on 40th ave in queens by the queensboro bridge.

@ only 2.6 miles from Central Park, I can't imagine a cab or uber would cost too much.

Can anyone offer some advice on good places to grab a mid-afternoon pre-show dinner around there?

You don't want to cab or uber from there. The subway is right there! Take the N/Q line to 57th street station and walk a few blocks to 59th street Columbus circle and hop on the A train from 59th street station to 81st or 86th. This will take you half the time of an Uber or Cab and cost you MUCH less.

sdavis

Anyone staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Central Park West?