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Bruins24Bruins24 Posts: 103
edited June 2011 in The Porch
Need to know if it is worth it to buy the VIP parking lot pass when it goes on sale Saturday morning. I am looking to get out as quick as possible after the show (which I've heard is a major challenge). I saw a post recommending the GREEN lot. Does anyone know if the Green lot is easier to get out of after the show than the VIP lot? If so, could someone provide directions to getting to the Green lot, or a link to info about it. Also, is the Green lot free? Thanks!
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  • primussucksprimussucks Posts: 2,364
    general parking is included in the price of your ticket. There are 2 main parking lots which are just 2 big fields. Each has one way in and one way out so getting out after the show is a giant clusterfuck. I can remember it taking 1.5 hours to get out of the parking lot before which is why some people just do more tailgating after show. So if your in a big hurry to get out it would probably be worth it to get the vip parking.
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  • JenfarrJenfarr Posts: 680
    I found this map last week...

    http://www.alpinestaff.com/images/AVMT%20Property%20Map.jpg
    Looks ike the green lot is a further walk to the venue, but you may be able to get out quicker.
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    Jenfarr wrote:
    I found this map last week...

    http://www.alpinestaff.com/images/AVMT%20Property%20Map.jpg
    Looks ike the green lot is a further walk to the venue, but you may be able to get out quicker.

    nice find
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  • primussucksprimussucks Posts: 2,364
    Jenfarr wrote:
    I found this map last week...

    http://www.alpinestaff.com/images/AVMT%20Property%20Map.jpg
    Looks ike the green lot is a further walk to the venue, but you may be able to get out quicker.
    sweet I haven't been there in a few years so that green lot is definately newer. so with more parking available now maybe it wont be such a clusterfuck anymore!
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  • usamamasan1usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    i need a driver for my car...
  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    i need a driver for my car...

    That's my plan. Already lined up the post show driver. I'm a bad passenger so i will be driving to the show.
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  • reedrothchildreedrothchild Posts: 597
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.
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  • GratefulJamGratefulJam Posts: 1,803
    reedrothchild wrote:
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.
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  • nomorecrackpipesnomorecrackpipes Posts: 35
    Neither lot will get you out quicker.

    The green lot is only used for excessively sold out shows (will PJ? I don't know). VIP parking gets you closer to the gate, but it doesn't get you in any faster if there's a line on Bowers Road, or out any faster because you're behind all of the other people trying to leave. Also, it's harder to get to the green lot (if it's open) because there is no easy freeway access to that lot (they'll force you into the other entrances) ... remember, it's all two lane country roads.
  • Made of StarsMade of Stars Milwaukee, WI Posts: 185
    reedrothchild wrote:
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.


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  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    primussucks wrote:
    general parking is included in the price of your ticket. There are 2 main parking lots which are just 2 big fields. Each has one way in and one way out so getting out after the show is a giant clusterfuck. I can remember it taking 1.5 hours to get out of the parking lot before which is why some people just do more tailgating after show. So if your in a big hurry to get out it would probably be worth it to get the vip parking.

    If it rains and there is a ton of mud in the lot having the vip pass is no help at all. They park all other cars in that area as well. The ONLY way out of Alpine with no issues is to bolt early.
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.

    Yup..best thing about having a room at alpine lodge. You even get your own entrance pretty much.
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  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Wma31394 wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.

    Yup..best thing about having a room at alpine lodge. You even get your own entrance pretty much.

    Are we definitely allowed to enter down at that end? Does it really matter because we have to go up top anyway to get our tickets at will call, right?
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    Wma31394 wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.

    Yup..best thing about having a room at alpine lodge. You even get your own entrance pretty much.

    Are we definitely allowed to enter down at that end? Does it really matter because we have to go up top anyway to get our tickets at will call, right?

    From the lodge you curl around this tree line and it takes you to this pretty much seperate entrance from the general lot. I think I will get my tix earlier in the day and head back to the lodge..but yes will call is up that way.
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  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    That's a good idea on getting them early and heading back to the bar!!!!
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    That's a good idea on getting them early and heading back to the bar!!!!

    yea..there also also a bunch of room to grill, toss the beanbags, etc. all around the joint. The rooms on the lower levels are nice since they have patios and a table a believe. Dont remember if the 2nd level rooms have balcony or not. Did you get a room number from them yet?
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  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Wma31394 wrote:
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    That's a good idea on getting them early and heading back to the bar!!!!

    yea..there also also a bunch of room to grill, toss the beanbags, etc. all around the joint. The rooms on the lower levels are nice since they have patios and a table a believe. Dont remember if the 2nd level rooms have balcony or not. Did you get a room number from them yet?

    Nope, no room number from them yet. Did you get one?
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    No..but im gonna call them.
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  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Wma31394 wrote:
    No..but im gonna call them.

    Let me know if you have any luck.
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  • Vedder_Girl77Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,335
    I won't be in a rush to get out of there. Probably just hang out in the parking lot for awhile after the show. I believe the house I'm staying at is only like 15 minutes away.
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  • front spacerfront spacer Earth Posts: 3,249
    reedrothchild wrote:
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.

    That's blasphemy!! :evil:
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  • capthowdy1027capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    reedrothchild wrote:
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.

    And miss Neil Young come out for RITFW? No thank you.
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  • RVMMFCRVMMFC Posts: 461
    Anyone know if there is an additional charge to park a 12 seater van???
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  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,389
    RVMMFC wrote:
    Anyone know if there is an additional charge to park a 12 seater van???

    Ask the manager of your group home.
  • Bruins24Bruins24 Posts: 103
    So it sounds like its probably not worth buying the VIP parking pass tomorrow morning. I don't mind walking farther, I would only buy it if it was going to help get us out sooner after the show, but it sounds like it probably won't help much with that.
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  • RVMMFCRVMMFC Posts: 461
    Go Beavers wrote:
    RVMMFC wrote:
    Anyone know if there is an additional charge to park a 12 seater van???

    Ask the manager of your group home.

    actually coming from Canada with a bunch of buddies and we wanted to save and travel in one vehicle

    but thanks so much for your insights...so very helpful
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  • sk8nshoot1sk8nshoot1 Posts: 722
    RVMMFC wrote:
    Go Beavers wrote:
    RVMMFC wrote:
    Anyone know if there is an additional charge to park a 12 seater van???

    Ask the manager of your group home.

    actually coming from Canada with a bunch of buddies and we wanted to save and travel in one vehicle

    but thanks so much for your insights...so very helpful

    So if it costs extra you won't take it? ( i doubt it, usually up charges for RV's tho....)
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  • Staceb10Staceb10 Posts: 675
    reedrothchild wrote:
    just bounce once they start playing ledbetter or rockin. we've all heard those a million times. you'll still hear the song on your way out and will ntot have to wait long to leave.

    WHAT??? that's just crazy talk.
  • RFTCRFTC Posts: 723
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    I'm so happy that I can walk and not deal with the traffic.

    if would Redmosquito be willing to host an after party?... then all this parking lot drama is irrelevant. here are your choices:

    1. tailgate your ass off w/speedymcready & demitriispearljam before show in parking lot
    2. party your ass off w/redmosquito and ??? at AV resort after show

    i like both options (in moderation of course)
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