2013 Worlds Tickets info

[Judy]

We just ordered tickets last night and got lower bowl seats and we got rooms at 2 different hotels (we will cancel one) .. one at the Ramada and one at Quality Inns including free breakfast. Compared to where I am from (Ottawa, Canada) these hotels are cheap. You'd never find those prices here and we're not Toronto by any means.
I believe these two hotels still have rooms if anyone is still interested.

[4rkidz]

We just ordered tickets last night and got lower bowl seats and we got rooms at 2 different hotels (we will cancel one) .. one at the Ramada and one at Quality Inns including free breakfast. Compared to where I am from (Ottawa, Canada) these hotels are cheap. You'd never find those prices here and we're not Toronto by any means.
I believe these two hotels still have rooms if anyone is still interested.

did you call the hotel directly as according to their website they are sold out and according to my friend the quality inn has been sold out for months? I'm glad for you though

[Rafter]

No, it's not asking a lot at all. 2009 Worlds in L.A. had an official website with ticket information, hotel information (with multiple options), event schedule, etc. Every US Nationals has a website with special hotel rates listed. With the limited number of rooms in Londo, it would've been helpful to have a central housing group to handle all the hotel requests fairly. I still don't understand how London won the bid with such a small arena and being so far off the beaten path.

I don't get the argument about the small arena. Apparently the arena in Nice only holds 7,800 people. JLC holds 9,000. There have been plenty of championships in Europe and Asia that have been held in smaller venues than 9,000. It's not like skating is exactly selling out huge NHL arenas in North America lately.

I also don't consider London so far off the beaten path either. It's a two hour drive from two major cities (Toronto and Detroit).

[spikydurian]

The rioters were apparently mainly connected to Fanshawe, a community college. There have been suspensions imposed by the college according to this article: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/...ay-monday.html

Bored kids+alcohol=trouble

Where are their parents?

[TanithandBenFan]

I also don't consider London so far off the beaten path either. It's a two hour drive from two major cities (Toronto and Detroit).

I think all the hotel/parking/transportation issues being discussed show it's not the ideal place to hold a big event like this.

[ItalianFan]

did you call the hotel directly as according to their website they are sold out and according to my friend the quality inn has been sold out for months? I'm glad for you though

certainly if all those who plan to go to worlds book twice the rooms they actually need (planning to cancel the extra one when?) the rest of you will. never find a free room.....just sayin'

[cygnus]

Bored kids+alcohol=trouble

Where are their parents?

Um. These are college kids- aged mainly 18-22. I imagine their parents are back in whatever town they come from or are doing whatever parents with grown up kids (who are legally adults) do.

[CoyoteChris]

We just ordered tickets last night and got lower bowl seats and we got rooms at 2 different hotels (we will cancel one) .. one at the Ramada and one at Quality Inns including free breakfast. Compared to where I am from (Ottawa, Canada) these hotels are cheap. You'd never find those prices here and we're not Toronto by any means.
I believe these two hotels still have rooms if anyone is still interested.

I am at the Quality Inn also...they said there was a chance they would have hot food for breakfast but dont hold your breath...what row did you get at the arena?

[CoyoteChris]

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no offence but the very fact that you state where you live you are allowed to basically shoot these idiot kids making a huge bonfire scares me a hell of a lot more than the drunken kids

That is not what I said....if they break into my garage/house, like they did to the guy quoted in the article, and start stealing furniture for arson, one could use deadly force....personally, I wouldnt if they just got into my garage...providing they didnt try and start a fire in there....drunken men come into my home, however, to steal things for a fire, and I have a reasonable fear for my life.

Washington Law is a bit murky as far as stopping felonies outside the home.
The letter of the law gives you permission to use deadly force to do this but I would never reccommend it unless you are protecting someone's person. Oddly, civilians have a bit more power in using deadly force than the police do, if you read the RCWs....

I have had to pull my gun twice in my life, when people tried to enter my car when I was in it....both times, they decided it wasnt worth and left.
Unfortunately, WA state is full of gangs that work the the drug trade that comes down from Canada and gets distributed from here....I dont blame Canada....not my intent....but after 30 years working for police depts, you see alot.....

[Judy]

Call the Ramada and Quality Inn directly as well as any other hotels.

Rafter I don't have a problem with the arena but I do question the accomodations. There isn't a lot of choice and it's important to have accomodation close to the sporting venue.

I also find it strange that when you purchase tickets that for a lot of the events you're assigned different sections and seats. This is the first skating competition that I've bought an all inclusive and haven't sat in the same seat. I don't get that at all.

[CoyoteChris]

Call the Ramada and Quality Inn directly as well as any other hotels.

Rafter I don't have a problem with the arena but I do question the accomodations. There isn't a lot of choice and it's important to have accomodation close to the sporting venue.

I also find it strange that when you purchase tickets that for a lot of the events you're assigned different sections and seats. This is the first skating competition that I've bought an all inclusive and haven't sat in the same seat. I don't get that at all.

Judy, you were too late to get an all event package with same seat tickets.
Now all they have is catch as catch can "all event" and three event packages.....hope they gave you a few good lower seats!
Single events to come....
"The all-event ticket package that guarantees the same great seat for the week will no longer be available as of March 17, 2012. A 12-ticket pack will be available in its place for the same cost of $1,200 and $1,000, plus HST and applicable surcharges. The package includes tickets for all practices, both qualifying days and all short and free programs as well as the Exhibition Gala but does not guarantee the same seat for each event. "
In some ways, you might have been lucky....you might have landed a seat for an event closer than row 15.....

[nubka]

Judy, you were too late to get an all event package with same seat tickets.
Now all they have is catch as catch can "all event" and three event packages.....hope they gave you
Single events to come....
"The all-event ticket package that guarantees the same great seat for the week will no longer be available as of March 17, 2012. A 12-ticket pack will be available in its place for the same cost of $1,200 and $1,000, plus HST and applicable surcharges. The package includes tickets for all practices, both qualifying days and all short and free programs as well as the Exhibition Gala but does not guarantee the same seat for each event. "
In some ways, you might have been lucky....you might have landed a seat for an event closer than row 15.....

Hey, row 15 isn't so bad. It could have been a lot worse...

[CoyoteChris]

Hey, row 15 isn't so bad. It could have been a lot worse...

Oh, we will be fine....you wont mind holding my spotting scope a bit!
It will be a grand old time. Did you see the guy at Nice beating a huge drum just as the German pair came out for the ice for the free skate? The poor lady in front of him had to hold her ears....I will send you and your sister a pic...it is hilareous....

You do have to admit it would be a hoot if Judy got some 4th row seats in her package......

[Scrufflet]

I'm in row 17 and I'm happy! I've never been to a worlds before .

[kimkom]

I'm in row 17 and I'm happy! I've never been to a worlds before .

Then you won't miss the lack of shuttle services!

[Scrufflet]

Then you won't miss the lack of shuttle services!

Nope. But I do understand the need for disaster planning, as I call it. My friend is driving. I have a disability permit so hopefully we'll be able to park. And if I find any FSUers at the 3 events I'm attending, I promise to give you a ride! Weeeee!

[Judy]

Judy, you were too late to get an all event package with same seat tickets.
Now all they have is catch as catch can "all event" and three event packages.....hope they gave you a few good lower seats!
Single events to come....
"The all-event ticket package that guarantees the same great seat for the week will no longer be available as of March 17, 2012. A 12-ticket pack will be available in its place for the same cost of $1,200 and $1,000, plus HST and applicable surcharges. The package includes tickets for all practices, both qualifying days and all short and free programs as well as the Exhibition Gala but does not guarantee the same seat for each event. "
In some ways, you might have been lucky....you might have landed a seat for an event closer than row 15.....

I don't mind not being too close either though .. I know I'm a bit late getting tickets but I never thought to check the dates as worlds is usually held at a time when I wouldn't be allowed away from work. I'm just happy that I'm going

[ross_hy]

FYI... As of today you can book all 3 Holiday Inn hotels in London for the week of March 10 - 17. I just booked a room at the Holiday Inn Express, which is within walking distance (1 km) of the arena. The other 2 hotels are out by the mall.

[Judy]

How much are the rates? Breakfast? I'm off to bed otherwise I'd go check.

[Japanfan]

I'm reconsidering going after all.

However, I won't know for sure until Sept. Does anyone know if there are likely to be good seats left at that point, or is it best to wait and buy it from someone who ends up not going after all (there are always a few of those).

And I gather it is best to book a hotel now?