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dean_siu wrote: Those who have been around here long enough know that I have reliable sources for the Las Vegas show dates and have provided them ahead of time in several previous years.

I just booked our room (second weekend) through the host at the MGM and, without her coming out and saying it, the dates are all but confirmed. Seems like the second weekend is slightly cheaper up and down the strip but not by much. Probably be some Halloween festivities going on that weekend as well. I just hope the weather is a little warmer that it was last year.

DQ

seminoledq wrote:I just booked our room (second weekend) through the host at the MGM and, without her coming out and saying it, the dates are all but confirmed. Seems like the second weekend is slightly cheaper up and down the strip but not by much. Probably be some Halloween festivities going on that weekend as well. I just hope the weather is a little warmer that it was last year.

DQ

The dates are definitely confirmed and will be released sometime next week. The second weekend may be cheaper at this time, but I don't expect it to stay that way. There's a new festival starting in Las Vegas this year on that same weekend and once the lineup and details are announced, I expect a lot of bookings to happen for that timeframe.

Here's some info on the event:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/festi ... -las-vegas
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2013 ... es-octobe/

Anyone planning to attend the second weekend, I urge you to book now. If you book directly with a hotel, you can always cancell with no penalty if you find a better deal or cancel your trip. However, rates will likely go up once ticket sales start for LIfe is Beautiful.

http://www.margaritaville.com/news.html ... y=2013&m=5

dean_siu wrote:

seminoledq wrote:I just booked our room (second weekend) through the host at the MGM and, without her coming out and saying it, the dates are all but confirmed. Seems like the second weekend is slightly cheaper up and down the strip but not by much. Probably be some Halloween festivities going on that weekend as well. I just hope the weather is a little warmer that it was last year.

DQ

The dates are definitely confirmed and will be released sometime next week. The second weekend may be cheaper at this time, but I don't expect it to stay that way. There's a new festival starting in Las Vegas this year on that same weekend and once the lineup and details are announced, I expect a lot of bookings to happen for that timeframe.

Here's some info on the event:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/festi ... -las-vegas
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2013 ... es-octobe/

Anyone planning to attend the second weekend, I urge you to book now. If you book directly with a hotel, you can always cancell with no penalty if you find a better deal or cancel your trip. However, rates will likely go up once ticket sales start for LIfe is Beautiful.

Thanks for the info! Nice to have an insider.

Thanx Dean, right as usual!

(and Thanx for the confirmation, Molly!)

Dont forget if you have ever played in any Caesars Casino in any state (they are all across the country) and have a Total Rewards Card, you will probably get free or discounted rooms at any of the 8 Caesars properties in Vegas. Just log in and enter your info and dates. It cant hurt to try if you have a card.

I always wait to buy tickets and have never paid more than $50 each outside the MGM Arena in the hallway by waiting late. But someone does have to pay full price for these to be available this cheap. Its Las Vegas, are you willing to gamble?

Martyritaville wrote:Thanx Dean, right as usual!

(and Thanx for the confirmation, Molly!)

I trusted Dean, but it is nice to see it on Mville

Its not listed yet on Ticketmaster.. anyone have any idea what the tix prices will be. I am coming from Indiana so I dont want to wait and buy tix when I get there......

Totally excited! We just booked our suite for MGM. I will be celebrating a belated 40th birthday(Sept 24th) and one year cancer free(Second time around!). Fins up!

sarmcl wrote:Totally excited! We just booked our suite for MGM. I will be celebrating a belated 40th birthday(Sept 24th) and one year cancer free(Second time around!). Fins up!

Congrats!!

It's my 60th birthday (also belated) and 2nd cancer free year. More important it's concert #50 for me. A bit of a landmark.

zedagyrl wrote:Its not listed yet on Ticketmaster.. anyone have any idea what the tix prices will be. I am coming from Indiana so I dont want to wait and buy tix when I get there......

Tickets in Vegas are more expensive than the other venues he plays. Floor seats are over $200. The cheap seats are usually in the $75-$80 range.

Does anyone know if the AMEX presale is for any seats at the MGM or certain selected seats? Just wondering what's going to be left over afterwards for the rest of us.

I also have a good package for the MGM - for 3 nights, the 19th through the 22nd
$384 total for two including tax, but not the resort fee !!! This also comes with free show tickets for two! Limited availability !!! If you are interested send me an e mail at piazzal@libertytravel.com

Here is the listing of the shows you can choose from.
Includes:-
* Room and tax
* Stay 3 nights or more and receive two complimentary
Show tickets per stay (based on double occupancy) at select
participating MGM Resorts shows with a minimum 3+ night
package stay.
* Choice of shows and their locations include the following:
* KA, by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand.
* Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil at
New York - New York.
* CRISS ANGEL - Believe, from Cirque du Soleil at Luxor.
* Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil at ARIA
* Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at MGM Grand
* Tournament of Kings, at Excalibur.
* Terry Fator at the Mirage
* The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage
* Blue Man Group at Monte Carlo
* Jabbawockeez at Luxor

FINSUPinIdaho wrote:Is a "Petite King" opposite to a Jumbo Shrimp?

Something like that.....lol !!

I'm pretty sure I'm not even going to Vegas this year. I'm just tired of the over-worked pre-party. I miss the real tailgating at real venues - which is why I've been so upset over the last 5 years or so about the lack of SoCal shows. Vegas costs a lot more, and is a lot less fun. I'm hoping he'll do a show in Arizona or something at a real venue we could road-trip to - if not, I'll just have a buffett-free year.

I hear ya but sometimes you just have to switch it up a little and go with the flow.

There aren't going to be an infinite number of tours left so don't regret missing him this time around.

ParrotHead67 wrote:Does anyone know if the AMEX presale is for any seats at the MGM or certain selected seats? Just wondering what's going to be left over afterwards for the rest of us.

Looks like you can buy 200 level seats with AMEX now. I couldn't get anything better to pull up so I'm not sure if there will be another presale announcement or not.

My experience with the presales is they generally release ok tickets for them, but save the best available for general on sale (please note that some sections including Floor A, B, and C generally never are released to the public). After the AMEX presale though, there is another general presale and here's info on that.....

http://view.direct.livenation.com/?j=fe ... _80305&r=0

Going to the October 19th show!!! This will be out first time in Vegas too!!!
Staying at the MGM the 19-21st then heading downtown to the Golden Nugget
for the rest of the week!!

Got AmEx pre sale tickets, not the best seats but with 6 of us going together we didn't want
to chance not being able to sit together, and we are bringing 2 virgins!!