Oct 23- What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas

BEVERLY56 · 03-14-2009, 12:12 PM

Not sure if this is a confirmed date yet, but if it is, I"M THERE. I have never been to Vegas and my husband will have plenty to do while I'm in GA line and at the show. Airfare from Cleveland is quite reasonable ($180-ish round trip). Post here if you plan to be at the Las Vegas show on October 23!

skjuls · 03-14-2009, 12:40 PM

I'll be there!!!

Babydoll · 03-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Considering it...

Hi Jules!!

tryan101 · 03-14-2009, 01:34 PM

I'm in. Anyone local? Any interest in a pre or post get-together - McMullans Irish Pub?

mads · 03-14-2009, 02:15 PM

Flying down from Sacramento.

ladywithspinninghead · 03-14-2009, 02:29 PM

I'm going! (as are a few from the GTA group as well) . Can't wait!

RedRocksU2 · 03-14-2009, 02:36 PM

I'm already looking for rooms.

tryan101 · 03-14-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocksU2

I'm already looking for rooms.

I saw Hard Rock and Luxor for around $150.

mads · 03-14-2009, 03:03 PM

Do you think there's any chance the date of the show will change? I also want to book a room as soon as possible. It would be nice if U2.com would hurry and announce the rest of the tour dates.

skjuls · 03-14-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babydoll

Considering it...

Hi Jules!!

Hiya!! Come!

skjuls · 03-14-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocksU2

I'm already looking for rooms.

I already have a room at a timeshare which I can cancel if I find any good deals. Flying over with airline miles so this trip will almost be very inexpensive!

BEVERLY56 · 03-14-2009, 04:02 PM

I have no idea where the good places to stay are. Where is the venue - anywhere near the strip? Is it a college stadium? Can I get there if we don't rent a car? Someone local will show up here sooner or later and post everything we need to know.

skjuls · 03-14-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEVERLY56

I have no idea where the good places to stay are. Where is the venue - anywhere near the strip? Is it a college stadium? Can I get there if we don't rent a car? Someone local will show up here sooner or later and post everything we need to know.

http://unlvrebels.cstv.com/sports/m-...otbl-boyd.html
Directions to Sam Boyd Stadium

Located on Russell Road in Henderson, Nev. (15 minutes East of Las Vegas)

# From Las Vegas Airport to Sam Boyd Stadium, head North out of airport on Swenson Avenue approximately a half-mile. Take a right on to Tropicana Avenue (heading East) and proceed 4-5 miles. Take a right on to the Boulder Highway then a left on to Russell Road. Russell Road leads directly into Sam Boyd Stadium.
# From I-15 South, exit East on Tropicana Avenue, take Tropicana past Boulder Highway and Sam Boyd Stadium will be on left.
# From I-95 South, exit on to Russell Road, head East and drive directly into Sam Boyd Stadium.
# From The Las Vegas Strip, head East on Tropicana Avenue (appox. six miles), which leads to Sam Boyd Stadium.

kramwest1 · 03-14-2009, 04:38 PM

We took a cab to Sam Boyd Stadium from the Hard Rock for Popmart and then hung around with the rest of the stranded after the show until some buses showed up.
I have no idea how the parking is there, but I imagine sharing a cab might be a good idea to get there. Then, just see what happens after the show.

I'm going to try to get tickets for the Vegas show, but I'm not totally certain if I can make it or not. I've seen Popmart, Elevation and both Vertigo shows in Las Vegas, so it would be nice to keep the streak alive.

I wouldn't worry too much about making hotel reservations too soon. If you do, keep checking all summer and fall until the show, because it is easy to find that rooms get cheaper. Just don't lock yourself in with a prepaid/penalty-for-refund reservation site. Often with Vegas, your best price is directly from the hotel's web site. And, almost all hotels have a full refund policy on your deposit up until 1-3 days before you arrive.
But, grab cheap airfare as soon as you can. I hate to think how much I've overspent through the years because I didn't jump on a great airfare when I saw it.

Mark

kramwest1 · 03-14-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEVERLY56

I have no idea where the good places to stay are. Where is the venue - anywhere near the strip? Is it a college stadium? Can I get there if we don't rent a car? Someone local will show up here sooner or later and post everything we need to know.

I wouldn't necessarily trust locals on hotel info. You need hardcore Vegas visitors for that.
Traffic info though, hell yes. There was a total clusterf*** for traffic the first night of Vertigo Vegas. We got on the phone with our local friends, and they helped talk us out of the traffic jam around the Strip.

Mark

**Sicy** · 03-14-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mads

Do you think there's any chance the date of the show will change? I also want to book a room as soon as possible. It would be nice if U2.com would hurry and announce the rest of the tour dates.

Yes I would advise waiting to book anything until the date is announced.

RedRocksU2 · 03-14-2009, 07:12 PM

^ Exactly.

My idea was to get a large suite.
I am sure that several of us (regulars) will get together and if we can get one or two suites that can be side by side, we can have a great get-together party after the show.
Also, this will be good for everyone's pocket. If we could have several people in each suite, we would just divide the expenses.
Think about it; wine, beer, lemondrops, chips, nachos, cheeto's, etc etc etc.
lol
I can't wait.

vinucci2008 · 03-14-2009, 08:16 PM

I'm in!

First time coming to Vegas so I plan on spending a couple of nights... hopefully.
(Must... find... babysitter...)

Stationed here at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson so will be going to the Phoenix show as well... should make for a good week of music and traveling.

bratty_cat · 03-14-2009, 09:30 PM

I'm going!

beegee · 03-14-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocksU2

My idea was to get a large suite.

Hugh Hefner Sky Villa @ The Palms, maybe?

03-14-2009, 12:12 PM	#1
BEVERLY56 Refugee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto 2, Vegas Posts: 1,993 Local Time: 10:20 PM	Oct 23- What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas Not sure if this is a confirmed date yet, but if it is, I"M THERE. I have never been to Vegas and my husband will have plenty to do while I'm in GA line and at the show. Airfare from Cleveland is quite reasonable ($180-ish round trip). Post here if you plan to be at the Las Vegas show on October 23! __________________

03-14-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
skjuls Refugee Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Learning to Bowl with Daniel Plainview Posts: 1,943 Local Time: 09:20 PM	I'll be there!!! __________________

03-14-2009, 04:38 PM	#14
kramwest1 has a Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Not a toliet wall Posts: 6,939 Local Time: 08:20 PM	We took a cab to Sam Boyd Stadium from the Hard Rock for Popmart and then hung around with the rest of the stranded after the show until some buses showed up. I have no idea how the parking is there, but I imagine sharing a cab might be a good idea to get there. Then, just see what happens after the show. I'm going to try to get tickets for the Vegas show, but I'm not totally certain if I can make it or not. I've seen Popmart, Elevation and both Vertigo shows in Las Vegas, so it would be nice to keep the streak alive. I wouldn't worry too much about making hotel reservations too soon. If you do, keep checking all summer and fall until the show, because it is easy to find that rooms get cheaper. Just don't lock yourself in with a prepaid/penalty-for-refund reservation site. Often with Vegas, your best price is directly from the hotel's web site. And, almost all hotels have a full refund policy on your deposit up until 1-3 days before you arrive. But, grab cheap airfare as soon as you can. I hate to think how much I've overspent through the years because I didn't jump on a great airfare when I saw it. Mark __________________ Bread & Circuses

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03-14-2009, 12:44 PM	#3
Babydoll Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany. Posts: 22,280 Local Time: 04:20 AM	Considering it... Hi Jules!!

03-14-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
tryan101 Refugee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In God's Country (seriously, Marin County) Posts: 1,124 Local Time: 07:20 PM	I'm in. Anyone local? Any interest in a pre or post get-together - McMullans Irish Pub?

03-14-2009, 02:15 PM	#5
mads Refugee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,041 Local Time: 10:20 PM	Flying down from Sacramento.

03-14-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
ladywithspinninghead Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,635 Local Time: 10:20 PM	I'm going! (as are a few from the GTA group as well) . Can't wait!

03-14-2009, 02:36 PM	#7
RedRocksU2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta, CA. Posts: 26,437 Local Time: 07:20 PM	I'm already looking for rooms.

03-14-2009, 03:03 PM	#9
mads Refugee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,041 Local Time: 10:20 PM	Do you think there's any chance the date of the show will change? I also want to book a room as soon as possible. It would be nice if U2.com would hurry and announce the rest of the tour dates.

03-14-2009, 04:02 PM	#12
BEVERLY56 Refugee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto 2, Vegas Posts: 1,993 Local Time: 10:20 PM	I have no idea where the good places to stay are. Where is the venue - anywhere near the strip? Is it a college stadium? Can I get there if we don't rent a car? Someone local will show up here sooner or later and post everything we need to know.

03-14-2009, 07:12 PM	#17
RedRocksU2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta, CA. Posts: 26,437 Local Time: 07:20 PM	^ Exactly. My idea was to get a large suite. I am sure that several of us (regulars) will get together and if we can get one or two suites that can be side by side, we can have a great get-together party after the show. Also, this will be good for everyone's pocket. If we could have several people in each suite, we would just divide the expenses. Think about it; wine, beer, lemondrops, chips, nachos, cheeto's, etc etc etc. lol I can't wait.

03-14-2009, 08:16 PM	#18
vinucci2008 The Fly Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 121 Local Time: 09:20 PM	I'm in! First time coming to Vegas so I plan on spending a couple of nights... hopefully. (Must... find... babysitter...) Stationed here at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson so will be going to the Phoenix show as well... should make for a good week of music and traveling.

03-14-2009, 09:30 PM	#19
bratty_cat War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: san francisco Posts: 708 Local Time: 02:20 AM	I'm going!