Disneyland music at the Hollywood Bowl

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Hey, cats. A little birdie on LJ just informed me that the theme for Fourth of July fireworks at the Hollywood bowl is Disneyland's 50th.

I think that this cries out, CRIES OUT for a meet.

They're running July 2, 3, and 4. That's Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

I suspect that Sunday and Monday may be out for some people, but I propose that we gather on Saturday, July 2 for some bowl-goin'.

I bet that we could even set up carpools. Or better than that, I know of some decent parking near a metro station that's a two-minute ride from Hollywood and Highland.

Who's with me?!

I know it's early, but it's near a holiday and tickets must be purchased. We can bump the thread later, too, if necessary.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Link-age, buuuddy. (http://hollywoodbowl.com/tix/performance_detail.cfm?id=2248)

What seating would you guys want? I've never been to the bowl. This sounds like fun, for Saturday night.

[mousepod]

If we weren't going to be in out-of-town for a wedding, we'd be there. Sounds like fun!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I'd be happy with the lowest-level tickets, but would pay the $14 or $20 if everyone else wanted a slightly better seat. I hear that visibility at the bowl is good from any position.

[Flubber]

This sounds like fun! I've always wanted to go to the bowl.

Any of the nights would work.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

$14 or $20 sounds good to me.

[innerSpaceman]

Well, I can't stand the unpadded benches anymore. I'm gonna go for something a little cushier on my tushie.

And, oh, hmmmm, isn't it interesting that Saturday, July 2 happens to be my birthday! Oh, I will be spending it at the Bowl this year!

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Well, I can't stand the unpadded benches anymore. I'm gonna go for something a little cushier on my tushie.

And, oh, hmmmm, isn't it interesting that Saturday, July 2 happens to be my birthday! Oh, I will be spending it at the Bowl this year!

I don't blame you, dude. I've been to the Bowl once and I almost couldn't make it for two hours on those benches. I was in some serious discomfort. I didn't think to bring a pillow. That would certainly have helped.

Of course, not watching Sting would have helped, as well. He has, in my opinion, turned into a bit of a joke. Ah, but how I loved The Police. T'was worth it for Annie Lennox, though. Homegirl has a voice!

[Ponine]

I'm game, for any of those price points!
For two.

Hmm.. I'll ask. Maybe four.

[Morrigoon]

FWIW, the last two times I have been to the July 4th (I go on the second, traditionally) concert, it has been sponsored by Target, and cushions, free to take with you, have been provided. I have literally a STACK of target cushions from the past. No promise of the future, however, there appears to be a pattern. Also, you can rent huge cushions at the bowl, but plan on renting it out early as there is a line and they do sell out.

If you plan on seeing at least 5 show offered this season, I STRONGLY recommend, no, URGE, you to do the "build your own subscription" service on the hollywood bowl's website. There are a few reasons. First, individual tickets don't go on sale till May. Build your own subscription can be done NOW, meaning increased chance of getting seats in your intended price/section. Second, ticketbastard will charge you through the nose per ticket when ordered individually. The service charge for a built subscription is $10 TOTAL, flat, that's it. I built a sample season this morning (as I can't buy till next week), getting PAIRS of tickets, lined up 8 shows, and the total with service charge was $78.

And if you're going to do it, get on it. Once individual seats go on sale, forget it, the good stuff, especially July 2, 3, & 4, will sell out. Cheapies like me can go all season in sections x and w by planning ahead.

...incidentally, if you're going for the cheapest seats, pay attention - once in a while, like the July 4th spectacular, sections w and x will be the same price.

[CoasterMatt]

Sounds like a whole lotta buncha fun... I love the Hollywood Bowl - lot's of memories and lots of fun shows.

[Disneyphile]

Ken and I already have our tickets for the July 2nd show. I know Morrigoon and I were talking about making a "day" out of it, and maybe doing a carpool "tour" of assorted Disney locales, like the original studio building (which is now a grocery store - perfect for last minute Bowl picnic stuff!) and Walt's grave, among other locations. And I just might (MIGHT), be able to get a small group tour of the Burbank lot, depending on how many there would be, and if my friend is available, etc.

Would any of you be interested in a pre-Bowl tour that day?