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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    Red Lukin said:

    12inchdoc said:

    As well.

    Looking at Lucha Libre at Arena Mexico Friday night. WTH. Anybody up? Should be a riot!

    I'm considering it. Tix should go onsale tomorrow. However I'm think pre-party on Fri and Lucho on Sun
    I'd be up for Lucho on Sunday.
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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    thebreaker said:

    I heard it was 5am in Rio to get on the rail. I will need a little push to do something like this, but I'm open.

    Consider yourself pushed. Do we even know if Foro Sol will let us lineup that early? Is there a way to find out?
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    2018: Seattle N1 & N2, Missoula, Boston N1 & N2
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    marcPJfanmarcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 807
    I'm getting in Friday morning. How's everyone getting to their hotel from airport? Staying at Hotel Astor in La Reforma area. Are cameras allowed? I'm pretty sure I saw no cameras on tickets.
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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    Not sure about cameras. As usual I'm sure they are really only looking out for "professional" cameras. My friend who lives in Mexico City says to look for the "Taxis Excellencia" booth and use them.
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    marcPJfanmarcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 807
    Thanks!
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    VH123058VH123058 Posts: 144
    thebreaker said:

    Ten474- I'm flying out of LA tomorrow myself on United 274. Meeting my brother at the Mex City airport on arrival. He's coming in from SD. We are definitely interested in getting on the rail. Just looking for some "group" motivation like I think you are suggesting. Call or text me at 310-930-8638

    Also on 247 at 8:30-am. Maybe we'll see you in the morning. Can't wait

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    BizzzyBozzzyBizzzyBozzzy San Diego Posts: 388
    Anyone at the Riazor yet? Just got here and thinking about going to the museo nacional de antropologia if you want to join me!
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    adamg5adamg5 Posts: 797
    Looks like I'm not the only one traveling solo. I feel like such a loser lol
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    BizzzyBozzzyBizzzyBozzzy San Diego Posts: 388
    adamg5 said:

    Looks like I'm not the only one traveling solo. I feel like such a loser lol

    Where are you coming in from?
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    Mike's SideMike's Side Posts: 954
    Thinking of making it to the show with a hit and
    adamg5 said:

    Looks like I'm not the only one traveling solo. I feel like such a loser lol

    Definitely not a loser! My routine is "hey guys wanna go to _______ show?" No?? Ok see ya later lol. They sure didn't have the mountains of Bogota out their windows when they woke up today :). I will feel like the man tho when they come back to S Florida and I have 20 friends there. On to Mexico tomorrow!!

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    Holly9075Holly9075 Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 195
    BizzzyBozzzy said:

    Anyone at the Riazor yet? Just got here and thinking about going to the museo nacional de antropologia if you want to join me!

    On the way! Lol doing the pyramid trip in the am and going to swing by foro sol to pick up tickets in the afternoon.

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    Holly9075Holly9075 Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 195
    adamg5 said:

    Looks like I'm not the only one traveling solo. I feel like such a loser lol

    Adam don't worry theres alot of people going solo to this show!

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    CopperTomCopperTom Posts: 2,990
    Holly9075 said:

    BizzzyBozzzy said:

    Anyone at the Riazor yet? Just got here and thinking about going to the museo nacional de antropologia if you want to join me!

    On the way! Lol doing the pyramid trip in the am and going to swing by foro sol to pick up tickets in the afternoon.
    Which Pyramid?
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    Holly9075Holly9075 Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 195
    Teotihuacan through the viator tour company.the early morning with private archeologist tour.there'll be a few jammers on it!

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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    We are here now. When you come to the airport do not use Taxis Excellencias. We used the and waited half hour for a can while people who used Yellow Cab got cabs in minutes.
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    2003: Irvine, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara
    2006: Los Angeles N1 & N2
    2011: Mexico City
    2013: Wrigley Field, Los Angeles N1 & N2
    2014: Austin City Limits Weekend 1
    2015: Mexico City
    2016: Fenway N1 & N2
    2018: Seattle N1 & N2, Missoula, Boston N1 & N2
    2021: Ohana I, Ohana II
    2022: San Diego, LA N1 & N2, Oakland N1 & N2, Fresno
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    anez_98anez_98 Posts: 158
    I'm at the Riazor now flying solo on this trip. Walked down to palacios de la deportes and got my ticket. Wasn't a bad walk. One direction is playing there tonight ... Who else is going!?

    Anyone up for finding good food and drinks?

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    BizzzyBozzzyBizzzyBozzzy San Diego Posts: 388
    By the way I used uber twice today and the fare was around MEX$100 from riazor to downtown (museum area) in case anyone was looking to compare it to taxis. I know I'm from New York and everything is expensive there but being able to spend 35 minutes in a car and pay that price is a dream to me.
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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    BizzzyBozzzy said:

    By the way I used uber twice today and the fare was around MEX$100 from riazor to downtown (museum area) in case anyone was looking to compare it to taxis. I know I'm from New York and everything is expensive there but being able to spend 35 minutes in a car and pay that price is a dream to me.

    That is pretty good. I didn't even think about Uber. We were in the cab for about the same amount of time and paid 215 pesos. Did you just use the same Uber app you use in the States?
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    2011: Mexico City
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    2015: Mexico City
    2016: Fenway N1 & N2
    2018: Seattle N1 & N2, Missoula, Boston N1 & N2
    2021: Ohana I, Ohana II
    2022: San Diego, LA N1 & N2, Oakland N1 & N2, Fresno
    2023: St. Paul N1 & N2
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    BizzzyBozzzyBizzzyBozzzy San Diego Posts: 388
    ten474 said:

    BizzzyBozzzy said:

    By the way I used uber twice today and the fare was around MEX$100 from riazor to downtown (museum area) in case anyone was looking to compare it to taxis. I know I'm from New York and everything is expensive there but being able to spend 35 minutes in a car and pay that price is a dream to me.

    That is pretty good. I didn't even think about Uber. We were in the cab for about the same amount of time and paid 215 pesos. Did you just use the same Uber app you use in the States?
    Same Uber app. Had a car at my feet in 5 minutes both times. I did what you did at the airport and paid 195.
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    TheMooksterTheMookster Posts: 91
    edited November 2015
    anez_98 said:

    I'm at the Riazor now flying solo on this trip. Walked down to palacios de la deportes and got my ticket. Wasn't a bad walk. One direction is playing there tonight ... Who else is going!?

    Anyone up for finding good food and drinks?

    That's good to hear, thx for the info. Where was the will call exactly? Easy to spot? Same.one on day of show do you think?

    Ok to walk to the show from the Riazor do you think or has anybody worked out a time and place (lobby?) to meet and get taxi/shuttle?

    Thx
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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    I think the consensus is do not walk to venue from Riazor. Sounds like a lot of Jammers will be there so should be easy to share a ride. In 2011 I took a cab and traffic was so bad I got out a mile early and walked and it was very sketchy. I was with my friend who is Mexican and lives in Mexico City and even he was a little on edge.
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    2006: Los Angeles N1 & N2
    2011: Mexico City
    2013: Wrigley Field, Los Angeles N1 & N2
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    2015: Mexico City
    2016: Fenway N1 & N2
    2018: Seattle N1 & N2, Missoula, Boston N1 & N2
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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    So I was on the Facebook page for the pre-party and it sounds like some people are going to be camping out in tents starting around midnight. That is hardcore. Can anyone confirm this?
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    2015: Mexico City
    2016: Fenway N1 & N2
    2018: Seattle N1 & N2, Missoula, Boston N1 & N2
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    adamg5adamg5 Posts: 797
    Hardcore? I got 2nd row center in Denver last year camping out 7pm night before lol
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    adamg5adamg5 Posts: 797
    In the rain
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    ten474ten474 Los Angeles Posts: 154
    How many people were camped out? How close did you get?
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    2015: Mexico City
    2016: Fenway N1 & N2
    2018: Seattle N1 & N2, Missoula, Boston N1 & N2
    2021: Ohana I, Ohana II
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    Muffin The MuleMuffin The Mule Amersham, Bucks Posts: 437
    Just arrived at Riazor but can't get my room until at least 10am so if anyone is going for tickets this morning please wake me up in the lobby! I'm the one in the grey hoody!

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    CopperTomCopperTom Posts: 2,990
    edited November 2015
    ten474 said:

    I think the consensus is do not walk to venue from Riazor. Sounds like a lot of Jammers will be there so should be easy to share a ride. In 2011 I took a cab and traffic was so bad I got out a mile early and walked and it was very sketchy. I was with my friend who is Mexican and lives in Mexico City and even he was a little on edge.

    There are sketchy cab drivers too. I got charged $100 USD for a cab from the airport to the Riazor. I'll take my chances on foot.
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    marcPJfanmarcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 807
    CopperTom said:

    ten474 said:

    I think the consensus is do not walk to venue from Riazor. Sounds like a lot of Jammers will be there so should be easy to share a ride. In 2011 I took a cab and traffic was so bad I got out a mile early and walked and it was very sketchy. I was with my friend who is Mexican and lives in Mexico City and even he was a little on edge.

    There are sketchy cab drivers too. I got charged $100 USD for a cab from the airport to the Riazor. I'll take my chances on foot.
    Fuck that. I'll use uber.
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    Kiwi In OzKiwi In Oz Canberra Posts: 266
    edited November 2015
    How are people going with ticket pick ups? Does anyone know roughly what the price of merch such as tees, hoodies, poster will be in Peso? Also is there likely to be merch stands outside the venue? Thanks
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    CzarCzar Posts: 4
    For sure there will be a lot of merch stands outside the venue (unofficial items) And I will say the price rate will be between 100 and 200 pesos (about 6-12 USD). if you can find a mexican buddy to help you with the purchase would be great, I'm pretty sure you will get a better price. I don't why but when they identify a foreing buyer they rise the price, hate that!
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