September 12, 13 - Soldier Field - Chicago PART TWO

[VintagePunk]

Well, it's an exciting time, lots to see.

 

[No spoken words]

Why does no one know I'm coming (except that now I might not be)???



Actually, Liz was strongly considering it too. We both tried for Chicago 2s. I got a pair and she didn't. If I don't go, I'm going to offer them to her first.

I hope you are able to make it!

 

[kellyahern]

I have this weird phobia about driving in unfamiliar cities not in Florida - so yeah, no car for me too.

VP, you're still definite for Toronto though, right?

 

[liz9640]

At least advance parking tickets are . ..

Soldier Field Official Parking

Bears games aren't nearly that much, so I wonder why they're trying to hose U2 fans.

that's nuts, I'm glad I'm not driving!

 

[liz9640]

Chicago has tons of parking garages so finding somewhere to place your car at won't be a problem. Im leaning towards taking the train in to the city and just walking to Soldier Field from there.

That's what I'm doing, it's cheaper for me to do it that way, even with cabs etc, should I chose to use them.

 

[VintagePunk]

VP, you're still definite for Toronto though, right?

Yup, Toronto is for sure.

 

[AtomicBono]

How many of you are coming in on Friday?

I am!

Check-in at my hotel starts at 3pm so we'll prolly try to get there around then

 

[BonosBaby12]

That's what I'm doing, it's cheaper for me to do it that way, even with cabs etc, should I chose to use them.

I live in a southwest suburb of Chicago but HATE driving in the city. Traffic is going to be a nightmare too so driving becomes even less appealing lol. Have no problem walking over to the stadium from the train station.

 

[trevgreg]

quick question... i was hoping to maybe find a parking garage around town the night/early morning before the show, but it sounds like the garages nearest to Soldier Field might be filled up or sold out ahead of time because of the show??? Any clarification would be appreciated, as I'd hate to walk all the way to the stadium from a longer distance, but wouldn't mind paying maybe a pittance in cab fare to get the stadium either.

 

[kafrun]

I get in on Friday afternoon. Hotel is set Let's do this.

 

[U2Girl1978]

 

[corianderstem]

Holy crap, why is it not September yet?

 

[Birdlover]

NO Cameras allowed!

I posted this in the main Tours section but I wanted to be sure everyone here knew about it. I just spoke with two Soldier Field reps and they said they would not be allowing ANY cameras into the U2 show.

PLEASE, we need phone calls to get this sorted. They couldn't tell me where or when they'd 'posted' this, only claimed they had.

I bought a camera specifically for these shows so I'm gutted.

I have the number, and it's on their website. So please call! If you could post what they tell you, it would be helpful.

Thanks!

Birdlover

 

[BonosBaby12]

Holy crap, why is it not September yet?

Will be here soon

Trying VERY hard to be the patient one

 

[Canadninan]

Does anyone know how far it is from soldier field to the nearest train/subway stop? We are thinking about staying by o hare airport to save some moola cos hotels are sooo expensive and just taking the the subway to soldier field for the sunday night show. Would you suggest this?

 

[Canadninan]

Also after the show gets out is the train/subway still running to take us back?

 

[romi]

Does anyone know how far it is from soldier field to the nearest train/subway stop? We are thinking about staying by o hare airport to save some moola cos hotels are sooo expensive and just taking the the subway to soldier field for the sunday night show. Would you suggest this?

it's under a mile, but it feels like a whole mile

 

[liz9640]

I posted this in the main Tours section but I wanted to be sure everyone here knew about it. I just spoke with two Soldier Field reps and they said they would not be allowing ANY cameras into the U2 show.

PLEASE, we need phone calls to get this sorted. They couldn't tell me where or when they'd 'posted' this, only claimed they had.

I bought a camera specifically for these shows so I'm gutted.

I have the number, and it's on their website. So please call! If you could post what they tell you, it would be helpful.

Thanks!

Birdlover

Hide the camera to get one in.

 

[No spoken words]

Also after the show gets out is the train/subway still running to take us back?

Ha, yes, Chicago buses and trains run well past when the shows will end.

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

I posted this in the main Tours section but I wanted to be sure everyone here knew about it. I just spoke with two Soldier Field reps and they said they would not be allowing ANY cameras into the U2 show.

PLEASE, we need phone calls to get this sorted. They couldn't tell me where or when they'd 'posted' this, only claimed they had.

I bought a camera specifically for these shows so I'm gutted.

I have the number, and it's on their website. So please call! If you could post what they tell you, it would be helpful.

Thanks!

Birdlover

I have a strong suspicion that they won't enforce this for both shows. Fleetcenter tried to do this during the first show in Boston on the Vertigo show. By the second show, they were allowing cameras in. Stupid policy set by stupid people who don't know any better.

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

Speaking of stupid things, I realy need to find a new profile pic . . .

 

[U2fan05]

I know this isn't the right thread for this question, but i'm avoiding the main threads. (atu2 already spoiled one of the songs through their poll) But has it been determined who's eligible to get scanned into the ellipse? I saw an ebay listing that said only fan club tickets will have a chance. And are they allowing 2 friends to go along with a winner?

 

[romi]

I know this isn't the right thread for this question, but i'm avoiding the main threads. (atu2 already spoiled one of the songs through their poll) But has it been determined who's eligible to get scanned into the ellipse? I saw an ebay listing that said only fan club tickets will have a chance. And are they allowing 2 friends to go along with a winner?

You can come out of the bunker now, the Cold War is over!!!!

There is no lottery. Just come early enough and you're in.... and here's all the songs they have been playing.....






Just kidding.

 

[DRay9911]

I posted this in the main Tours section but I wanted to be sure everyone here knew about it. I just spoke with two Soldier Field reps and they said they would not be allowing ANY cameras into the U2 show.

PLEASE, we need phone calls to get this sorted. They couldn't tell me where or when they'd 'posted' this, only claimed they had.

I bought a camera specifically for these shows so I'm gutted.

I have the number, and it's on their website. So please call! If you could post what they tell you, it would be helpful.

Thanks!

Birdlover

there's no way soldier field security or personnel is going to block people from bringing in point & shoots

-dan

 

[kramwest1]

there's no way soldier field security or personnel is going to block people from bringing in point & shoots

-dan

For 1st night Chicago, I'm definitely bringing a point & shoot, but for the 2nd night, I may try to bring in my DSLR depending on what I see being used the first night. We'll see.

There is NO way a stadium can stop cameras from coming in--too many people, too little security.


Mark

 

[U2fan05]

so no lottery, huh? i wonder if they'll follow that policy through the US leg. I just hope this doesn't mean that 8 or 9am won't be early enough to get in.

 

[partygirl43]

For 1st night Chicago, I'm definitely bringing a point & shoot, but for the 2nd night, I may try to bring in my DSLR depending on what I see being used the first night. We'll see.

There is NO way a stadium can stop cameras from coming in--too many people, too little security.


Mark

I told my husband we needed to read up on how to take good shots in low light--without the flash.

In 05--at the Cleveland show we were in the circle--long the far edge--my friend and I noticed that Bono tended to avoid areas were there was a lot of camera flashing. I dunno...maybe we were just being overly dramatic

Something maybe to take into consideration....I'm in the RZ--so I'm planning on turning myself into a girl from Brazil in the next month....

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

Something maybe to take into consideration....I'm in the RZ--so I'm planning on turning myself into a girl from Brazil in the next month....

You stole my idea . . . I guess I'll go with the gorilla costume instead.

 

[partygirl43]

You stole my idea . . . I guess I'll go with the gorilla costume instead.

At least...for gods sake...wear a Cami.....

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

At least...for gods sake...wear a Cami.....

Yeah that'd be pretty hot. And by "hot," I mean nightmare-inducing.

By the way, who else is in the Red Zone for the Chicago shows?