DARIEN LAKE CONCERT LIFE HACK

This one is pretty simple.

1) Get there when you get there. Tailgating is a lot of fun at DL, so I usually show up around 2:30 anyways.
2) Don't worry about where you park. It's insignificant.
3) The parking lot starts to clear out around 6:30 ish. By 7-730, almost everyone has gone inside, except for a few really drunk stragglers.
4) This is when you STRIKE. If you can handle missing the opening acts, pack your car up around 715-730.
5) Get in your car. Now this is key. Drive towards the back entrance. Get as close as humanly possible. There's two sides of the main road leading out of the parking lot. Sometimes there's cars parked there, sometimes not. Usually for sold out shows, they open up the other side. If it's not open, cops will be guarding that side, so don't try to re-park there. Get as close as possible to that dumpster in the far back corner. Back into your spot. This is important.
6) Head into the concert, enjoy the show. If you don't leave before the end of the show, have no fear. Stroll on back to your car.
7) Get in line, you'll be out in 10 minutes or less.
- TheSabresTaco

I'll be lucky to get there any earlier than 6 today anyway, since I work until 5. Pretty much just gonna be get there, park, and head in for the most part.

You'd think after all these years they'd figure out a way to get people out of there faster in general. It's like the impede traffic on purpose though.

Oh yes. Every time he comes by, he swings at the hornet's nest and runs away.
- TheSabresTaco

He STINKS

I'll be lucky to get there any earlier than 6 today anyway, since I work until 5. Pretty much just gonna be get there, park, and head in for the most part.

You'd think after all these years they'd figure out a way to get people out of there faster in general. It's like the impede traffic on purpose though.
- HonkFortheGoose

The longer it takes for people to get out the longer it gives some to sober up.

Concert traffic control 101.

My little brother just asked me to get him a ticket on Stubhub for tonight.

$56 to stand on the lawn at Darien Lake is ridiculous...but he's giving me the cash so who am I to say no? I just get to rack up a few more Credit Card Points.
- buffalofan19

I remember when GOOD acts used to play there, and not 75% country acts..

My little brother just asked me to get him a ticket on Stubhub for tonight.

$56 to stand on the lawn at Darien Lake is ridiculous...but he's giving me the cash so who am I to say no? I just get to rack up a few more Credit Card Points.
- buffalofan19

The problem is the like $20 in fees they charge you to buy them anywhere other than the box office these days. I pretty much refuse to buy tickets online anymore.

Besides, did you look at the cost for tickets through DL? I'm pretty certain tonight's show is not sold out.

The longer it takes for people to get out the longer it gives some to sober up.

Concert traffic control 101.
- dadeadhead

Yeah, that thought crossed my mind. However, when you're already sober and just want to get the hell out of there, it's completely frustrating.

Or save the internet ink and

1) Just avoid going to Darien Lake.
- dadeadhead

I'll be lucky to get there any earlier than 6 today anyway, since I work until 5. Pretty much just gonna be get there, park, and head in for the most part.

You'd think after all these years they'd figure out a way to get people out of there faster in general. It's like the impede traffic on purpose though.
- HonkFortheGoose

Try leaving a parking lot after a NASCAR race...

We used to go to Darlington after I moved here - some of my family would come down and we'd catch the race (it's only about 2 hours from here). Not even worth trying to go anywhere for 2 hours after it ends.

I'll be lucky to get there any earlier than 6 today anyway, since I work until 5. Pretty much just gonna be get there, park, and head in for the most part.

You'd think after all these years they'd figure out a way to get people out of there faster in general. It's like the impede traffic on purpose though.
- HonkFortheGoose

Well, if you're not too excited about getting out at 1 AM.. have a drink, hang out for a bit. It's totally worth it. Especially on a Thursday.

Try leaving a parking lot after a NASCAR race...

We used to go to Darlington after I moved here - some of my family would come down and we'd catch the race (it's only about 2 hours from here). Not even worth trying to go anywhere for 2 hours after it ends.
- stashu

Well, your first mistake was going to a NASCAR race....

Well, your first mistake was going to a NASCAR race....
- HonkFortheGoose

Says the girl going to see a country music concert.

The problem is the like $20 in fees they charge you to buy them anywhere other than the box office these days. I pretty much refuse to buy tickets online anymore.

Besides, did you look at the cost for tickets through DL? I'm pretty certain tonight's show is not sold out.
- HonkFortheGoose

I did not. He linked me to Stubhub and asked me to buy that ticket. After checking with my mother to make sure she was okay with him going, I bought the ticket, sent it over, and asked no more questions after that.

I remember when GOOD acts used to play there, and not 75% country acts..


- stashu

You go to that Roger Waters show in 07? Was pretty awesome.

Well, if you're not too excited about getting out at 1 AM.. have a drink, hang out for a bit. It's totally worth it. Especially on a Thursday.
- TheSabresTaco

I'll have to see who's driving and what they want to do. I drove yesterday, so it's not my turn.

I'm sure I'll end up driving whoever's car we take because that's always what happens. I just don't want to use my gas today.

Says the girl going to see a country music concert.
- stashu

You criticized country music first, which is why I criticized going to a NASCAR race.

You go to that Roger Waters show in 07? Was pretty awesome.
- TheSabresTaco

Nope, haven't been to any concerts in Buffalo since leaving WNY in '03. I've seen Rush, Ozzy, Skynyrd and a bunch of other shows at Darien prior though.

I'll have to see who's driving and what they want to do. I drove yesterday, so it's not my turn.

I'm sure I'll end up driving whoever's car we take because that's always what happens. I just don't want to use my gas today.
- HonkFortheGoose

Hey, if you're the driver, you're the law. That's amigopolicy.

I remember when GOOD acts used to play there, and not 75% country acts..


- stashu

Country Pop modern day wigger music.

You criticized country music first, which is why I criticized going to a NASCAR race.
- HonkFortheGoose

Another thing I've gotten away from (like baseball) over the years. The death of my favorite driver made it not nearly as interesting to me.

Another thing I've gotten away from (like baseball) over the years. The death of my favorite driver made it not nearly as interesting to me.
- stashu

Hey look they turned left!...........again and again and again.


Yawn.

The problem is the like $20 in fees they charge you to buy them anywhere other than the box office these days. I pretty much refuse to buy tickets online anymore.

Besides, did you look at the cost for tickets through DL? I'm pretty certain tonight's show is not sold out.
- HonkFortheGoose

http://www.eventticketsce...rrington+%26+Chase+Bryant


Not sold out.

http://www.eventticketscenter.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=2491854&event=Tim+McGraw%2c+Billy+Currington+%26+Chase+Bryant


Not sold out.
- dadeadhead

Probably like 90% of the shows at Darien don't sell out, so I'm not surprised.

http://www.eventticketscenter.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=2491854&event=Tim+McGraw%2c+Billy+Currington+%26+Chase+Bryant


Not sold out.
- dadeadhead

Stubhub was $56 after all the fees, so it's not like he (I) overpaid as far as the box office is concerned. Whether or not there was an overpayment as far as value is concerned is a completely different question.

Probably like 90% of the shows at Darien don't sell out, so I'm not surprised.
- HonkFortheGoose

Buffalo would be smart to get more venue's on the waterfront and or on the Buffalo river like Cleveland.

Darien could be a good venue but it has zero competition. Add more outdoor venues in and around Buffalo and you make Darien sweat to make make proper changes.

Stubhub was $56 after all the fees, so it's not like he (I) overpaid as far as the box office is concerned. Whether or not there was an overpayment as far as value is concerned is a completely different question.
- buffalofan19

Your brother isn't ready..........