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  • PJammin
    PJammin Posts: 606
    I've walked from that Embassy Suites to shows at Ruoff a few times. It's not that bad of a walk at all. Usually lots of foot traffic heading that way after the shows. 
  • PhartN
    PhartN MD Posts: 513
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 
    1995: New Orleans, LA
    2006: Washington, D.C.
    2008: Washington, D.C.
    2010: Bristow, VA
    2013: Baltimore, MD
    2016: Hampton, VA
    2020: Baltimore, MD  Cancelled
    2023: Noblesville, IN Cancelled/Rescheduled 
    2024: Seattle, WA N1 & N2 - Indianapolis, IN- Baltimore, MD
    2025: Hollywood, FL N2 - Pittsburgh, PA N1 & N2
  • joe159
    joe159 Decatur, IL. Posts: 329
    PhartN said:
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 
    I booked directly with hotel 
  • PhartN
    PhartN MD Posts: 513
    PhartN said:
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 
    Looks really close and easily walkable....im stoked!
    1995: New Orleans, LA
    2006: Washington, D.C.
    2008: Washington, D.C.
    2010: Bristow, VA
    2013: Baltimore, MD
    2016: Hampton, VA
    2020: Baltimore, MD  Cancelled
    2023: Noblesville, IN Cancelled/Rescheduled 
    2024: Seattle, WA N1 & N2 - Indianapolis, IN- Baltimore, MD
    2025: Hollywood, FL N2 - Pittsburgh, PA N1 & N2
  • Gibson
    Gibson Chicago Posts: 2,671
    edited August 2023
    Sorted.
    Post edited by Gibson on
    1998: Barrie  2000: Toronto  2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Toronto  2006: Toronto 1&2, Paris, Milan, Torino, Pistoia  2009: Calgary, Vancouver  2011: Canada  2013: London, Wrigley, Philly 1&2  2014: St. Louis, ACL 1, Detroit  2016: Lexington, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto 1&2, Fenway 1&2, Wrigley 1&2  2017: EV - Louisville  2018: London 1&2, Milan, Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 1&2, Fenway 1&2  2020: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton  2021: London 1&2  2022: Hamilton, Toronto  2023: Chicago 1&2, Noblesville  2024: Seattle 1&2, Noblesville, Wrigley 1&2

  • lowbudgetlush
    lowbudgetlush Posts: 612
    edited August 2023
    PhartN said:
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 

    I thought I WAS booking direct. Thankfully I got lucky this time and it was legit (the hotel actually sees the reservation). When I called the hotel it said the reservation was through expedia. I am guessing someone canceled their reservation and it stayed in the "Expedia Family of companies".
    Post edited by lowbudgetlush on
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    PhartN said:
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 
    3rd party sites have rooms that they reserve from the hotel. I use Expedia exclusively. 

    Their system is very straightforward about cancellation dates, etc. I like having everything in one place so that I don't have to remember what hotel app I used to book a room.

    Plus you get points through them. I checked the discounts the last time we went to Vegas and it did save us to book flight/resort through Expedia rather than going to the airline/hotel directly. Not a huge savings but $200-$300 or something.
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,960
    Gern Blansten said:
    PhartN said:
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 
    3rd party sites have rooms that they reserve from the hotel. I use Expedia exclusively. 

    Their system is very straightforward about cancellation dates, etc. I like having everything in one place so that I don't have to remember what hotel app I used to book a room.

    Plus you get points through them. I checked the discounts the last time we went to Vegas and it did save us to book flight/resort through Expedia rather than going to the airline/hotel directly. Not a huge savings but $200-$300 or something.
    I book for many scenarios and then cancel once I know the actual plans.  Couldn't be much easier and all done through the app.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • PhartN
    PhartN MD Posts: 513
    Gern Blansten said:
    PhartN said:
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 
    3rd party sites have rooms that they reserve from the hotel. I use Expedia exclusively. 

    Their system is very straightforward about cancellation dates, etc. I like having everything in one place so that I don't have to remember what hotel app I used to book a room.

    Plus you get points through them. I checked the discounts the last time we went to Vegas and it did save us to book flight/resort through Expedia rather than going to the airline/hotel directly. Not a huge savings but $200-$300 or something.
    I am always fascinated by everyone's individual experiences.  I have been burned so many times by Expedia and have sworn off booking through any third part sites.  Ill do research on those sites, but never book.  I always go direct to the source for final booking etc...

    Good luck to all!  Hope to see you guys there!
    1995: New Orleans, LA
    2006: Washington, D.C.
    2008: Washington, D.C.
    2010: Bristow, VA
    2013: Baltimore, MD
    2016: Hampton, VA
    2020: Baltimore, MD  Cancelled
    2023: Noblesville, IN Cancelled/Rescheduled 
    2024: Seattle, WA N1 & N2 - Indianapolis, IN- Baltimore, MD
    2025: Hollywood, FL N2 - Pittsburgh, PA N1 & N2
  • chukdotcom
    chukdotcom Posts: 757
    edited August 2023
    Looking for some advice. I have a rental car and am staying at the Hyatt in Fishers about 7 miles away.

    1) Use the included free parking
    2) Buy Premier parking for $70
    3) Uber to and from the venue
    4) Drive or Uber to some location NEAR the venue and walk

    Also, what about arrival? Does it take a long time to get IN to the venue? I have pavilion seats, but any recommendations on time to get there? I'm not familiar with the venue. Will I want to spend an hour or two walking around getting food and drink?

    Thanks in advance!
    Post edited by chukdotcom on
  • Jadler
    Jadler Posts: 779
    chukdotcom said:
    Looking for some advice. I have a rental car and am staying at the Hyatt in Fishers about 7 miles away.

    1) Use the included free parking
    2) Buy Premier parking for $70
    3) Uber to and from the venue
    4) Drive or Uber to some location NEAR the venue and walk

    Also, what about arrival? Does it take a long time to get IN to the venue? I have pavilion seats, but any recommendations on time to get there? I'm not familiar with the venue. Will I want to spend an hour or two walking around getting food and drink?

    Thanks in advance!
    Similar situation here. We went ahead and got the premier parking. This way we can tailgate for a bit, and not have to worry about waiting forever to get out. Experiencing Great Woods in Mansfield year after year has made the premier parking worth its weight in gold I’ve found haha 
  • chukdotcom
    chukdotcom Posts: 757
    Jadler said:
    chukdotcom said:
    Looking for some advice. I have a rental car and am staying at the Hyatt in Fishers about 7 miles away.

    1) Use the included free parking
    2) Buy Premier parking for $70
    3) Uber to and from the venue
    4) Drive or Uber to some location NEAR the venue and walk

    Also, what about arrival? Does it take a long time to get IN to the venue? I have pavilion seats, but any recommendations on time to get there? I'm not familiar with the venue. Will I want to spend an hour or two walking around getting food and drink?

    Thanks in advance!
    Similar situation here. We went ahead and got the premier parking. This way we can tailgate for a bit, and not have to worry about waiting forever to get out. Experiencing Great Woods in Mansfield year after year has made the premier parking worth its weight in gold I’ve found haha 
    Is tailgating a thing there?  Can I freely crack out some food and beer and hang out near my car before going in?
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    chukdotcom said:
    Jadler said:
    chukdotcom said:
    Looking for some advice. I have a rental car and am staying at the Hyatt in Fishers about 7 miles away.

    1) Use the included free parking
    2) Buy Premier parking for $70
    3) Uber to and from the venue
    4) Drive or Uber to some location NEAR the venue and walk

    Also, what about arrival? Does it take a long time to get IN to the venue? I have pavilion seats, but any recommendations on time to get there? I'm not familiar with the venue. Will I want to spend an hour or two walking around getting food and drink?

    Thanks in advance!
    Similar situation here. We went ahead and got the premier parking. This way we can tailgate for a bit, and not have to worry about waiting forever to get out. Experiencing Great Woods in Mansfield year after year has made the premier parking worth its weight in gold I’ve found haha 
    Is tailgating a thing there?  Can I freely crack out some food and beer and hang out near my car before going in?
    yes you can...that's what we usually do. Grab some beers and a subway sandwich and chill out a bit
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    PhartN said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    PhartN said:
    chukdotcom said:
    I do have worries about 3rd party booking sites. Especially considering that the hotel itself is showing as sold out....
    This is why I would never use a 3rd party site :)  I only book on the actual owner site. :) 
    3rd party sites have rooms that they reserve from the hotel. I use Expedia exclusively. 

    Their system is very straightforward about cancellation dates, etc. I like having everything in one place so that I don't have to remember what hotel app I used to book a room.

    Plus you get points through them. I checked the discounts the last time we went to Vegas and it did save us to book flight/resort through Expedia rather than going to the airline/hotel directly. Not a huge savings but $200-$300 or something.
    I am always fascinated by everyone's individual experiences.  I have been burned so many times by Expedia and have sworn off booking through any third part sites.  Ill do research on those sites, but never book.  I always go direct to the source for final booking etc...

    Good luck to all!  Hope to see you guys there!
    By "burned" do you mean being unable to cancel, etc? That did happen to me before but then I made sure to carefully review the invoice prior to hitting "pay". They do address cancellation policy on there...I just never paid much attention before I got burned once or twice.


    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • Jadler
    Jadler Posts: 779
    chukdotcom said:
    Jadler said:
    chukdotcom said:
    Looking for some advice. I have a rental car and am staying at the Hyatt in Fishers about 7 miles away.

    1) Use the included free parking
    2) Buy Premier parking for $70
    3) Uber to and from the venue
    4) Drive or Uber to some location NEAR the venue and walk

    Also, what about arrival? Does it take a long time to get IN to the venue? I have pavilion seats, but any recommendations on time to get there? I'm not familiar with the venue. Will I want to spend an hour or two walking around getting food and drink?

    Thanks in advance!
    Similar situation here. We went ahead and got the premier parking. This way we can tailgate for a bit, and not have to worry about waiting forever to get out. Experiencing Great Woods in Mansfield year after year has made the premier parking worth its weight in gold I’ve found haha 
    Is tailgating a thing there?  Can I freely crack out some food and beer and hang out near my car before going in?
    Have not been to this venue, but assuming so!!
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,960
    Gern Blansten said:
    chukdotcom said:
    Jadler said:
    chukdotcom said:
    Looking for some advice. I have a rental car and am staying at the Hyatt in Fishers about 7 miles away.

    1) Use the included free parking
    2) Buy Premier parking for $70
    3) Uber to and from the venue
    4) Drive or Uber to some location NEAR the venue and walk

    Also, what about arrival? Does it take a long time to get IN to the venue? I have pavilion seats, but any recommendations on time to get there? I'm not familiar with the venue. Will I want to spend an hour or two walking around getting food and drink?

    Thanks in advance!
    Similar situation here. We went ahead and got the premier parking. This way we can tailgate for a bit, and not have to worry about waiting forever to get out. Experiencing Great Woods in Mansfield year after year has made the premier parking worth its weight in gold I’ve found haha 
    Is tailgating a thing there?  Can I freely crack out some food and beer and hang out near my car before going in?
    yes you can...that's what we usually do. Grab some beers and a subway sandwich and chill out a bit
    Subway?  I'm sure we want better than that!  Lol.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • PhartN
    PhartN MD Posts: 513
    Gern Blansten said:

    By "burned" do you mean being unable to cancel, etc? That did happen to me before but then I made sure to carefully review the invoice prior to hitting "pay". They do address cancellation policy on there...I just never paid much attention before I got burned once or twice.


    Nope, I mean not getting the room type we reserved or flat out not having the res at all because the hotels dont guarantee rooms from third parties..its happened to me three times....
    1995: New Orleans, LA
    2006: Washington, D.C.
    2008: Washington, D.C.
    2010: Bristow, VA
    2013: Baltimore, MD
    2016: Hampton, VA
    2020: Baltimore, MD  Cancelled
    2023: Noblesville, IN Cancelled/Rescheduled 
    2024: Seattle, WA N1 & N2 - Indianapolis, IN- Baltimore, MD
    2025: Hollywood, FL N2 - Pittsburgh, PA N1 & N2
  • TRoshford
    TRoshford Posts: 83

    Is tailgating a thing there?  Can I freely crack out some food and beer and hang out near my car before going in?
    I sure hope so.  I'm having trouble finding a ride down from Chicago at the moment, but did find an early morning cheap flight out of Ohare (crazy I know) that gets in at like 1030a so might just do that and get myself to venue and wander the lots looking for a tailgate to join.  If it's allowed i'll definitely pick up a case of beer and some subs on my way in.  
    * Grant Park, Chicago - Aug 05, 2006
    * United Center, Chicago - Aug 23, 2009
    * United Center, Chicago - Aug 24, 2009
    * Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia - Oct 27, 2009
    * Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia - Oct 28, 2009
    * Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia - Oct 30, 2009
    * Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia - Oct 31, 2009
    * Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Indianapolis - May 07, 2010
    * Alpine Valley Music Theater, East Troy - Sept 3, 2011 (PJ20)
    * Alpine Valley Music Theater, East Troy - Sept 4, 2011 (PJ20)
    *Wrigley Field, Chicago - July 19, 2013
    *Italia Stadio Olympico, Rome Italy - June 26, 2018. (no I did not get a poster!)
    *Golden 1 Center, Sacramento - May 18, 2022 -- CANCELLED
    *MGM Grand Arena - May 20, 2022 --CANCELLED 
    *Ball Arena, Denver - Sept 22, 2022
    *Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville- Sept 10, 2023 -- POSTPONED FML
    *Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville - Aug 26, 2024
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    PhartN said:
    Gern Blansten said:

    By "burned" do you mean being unable to cancel, etc? That did happen to me before but then I made sure to carefully review the invoice prior to hitting "pay". They do address cancellation policy on there...I just never paid much attention before I got burned once or twice.


    Nope, I mean not getting the room type we reserved or flat out not having the res at all because the hotels dont guarantee rooms from third parties..its happened to me three times....
    Weird....I've never had that happen.
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    chukdotcom said:
    Jadler said:
    chukdotcom said:
    Looking for some advice. I have a rental car and am staying at the Hyatt in Fishers about 7 miles away.

    1) Use the included free parking
    2) Buy Premier parking for $70
    3) Uber to and from the venue
    4) Drive or Uber to some location NEAR the venue and walk

    Also, what about arrival? Does it take a long time to get IN to the venue? I have pavilion seats, but any recommendations on time to get there? I'm not familiar with the venue. Will I want to spend an hour or two walking around getting food and drink?

    Thanks in advance!
    Similar situation here. We went ahead and got the premier parking. This way we can tailgate for a bit, and not have to worry about waiting forever to get out. Experiencing Great Woods in Mansfield year after year has made the premier parking worth its weight in gold I’ve found haha 
    Is tailgating a thing there?  Can I freely crack out some food and beer and hang out near my car before going in?
    yes you can...that's what we usually do. Grab some beers and a subway sandwich and chill out a bit
    Subway?  I'm sure we want better than that!  Lol.
    I'm easy to please. Our Jersey Mike's shut down
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2

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