MLS Cup 2004 Complete Travel Info Thread

Discussion in 'Sporting Kansas City' started by galaxycrazy, Oct 27, 2004.

  1. galaxycrazy

    galaxycrazy New Member

    Jan 27, 2002
    MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Dear MLS and A-League Supporters,

    We hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the MLS Cup Playoffs. With the playoffs underway, it is only fitting that we begin to look ahead toward the pinnacle of our season…MLS Cup 2004.

    Supporters Shield…Congratulations to the Columbus Crew for wining the 2004 MLS Supporters Shield! Similar to what was done last year, the Supporters Shield will be awarded during the first Crew home playoff game on October 31. Not only will the Columbus Crew’s accomplishments be symbolically recognized in front of their fans, but the occasion is an excellent opportunity for local print and/or TV media exposure.


    MLS Cup Tickets…As in years past, three (3) MLS Cup ticket blocks have been set aside to accommodate the following groups:

    Section 103 ($23) – LA Galaxy supporters and those fans not affiliated with participating MLS Cup teams.

    Section 127 ($35) – fans supporting Western Conference MLS Cup participant.

    Section 137 ($35) – fans supporting Eastern Conference MLS Cup participant.

    Supporters choosing to sit in one of the above sections must purchase their tickets no later than Wednesday, November 10. After November 10, tickets in these sections will be made available to the general public. Tickets purchased by MLS team supporters in Sections 127 and 137 will be given a special group discount of $35/ticket; tickets in Section 103 are discounted to $23. To purchase these specially priced tickets, simply contact Lisa Rollins, Los Angeles Galaxy Program Coordinator, at 310.630.2234 or email LRollins@lagalaxy.com.

    MLS Cup 2004 is certain to be a memorable event for all! If you have not already done so, clear your schedule for that weekend and begin to secure necessary travel arrangements. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Margie Banuelos at galaxycrazy@yahoo.com.


    MLS Supporters Summit...Open to all MLS fans, this annual event is hosted by the local Supporters group prior to MLS Cup. Supporter group leaders, members and the soccer community are encouraged to attend and participate. By sharing like experiences, highlighting unresolved issues, and maintaining an open line of communication, the Supporters Summit provides the ideal forum for loyal MLS fans to make a significant contribution in the development of Major League Soccer.

    What: MLS Supporters Summit

    When: Saturday, November 13, 2004 (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

    Where: The Hampton Inn
    767 Albertoni St.,
    Carson, CA 90746
    Tel: 1-310-768-8833



    Supporters Bash…Details are as follows:

    What: Supporters Bash

    When: Saturday – November 13, 2004 (8:00 PM - ???)

    Where: Hollywood Billiards Sports Bar & Grill
    5750 Hollywood Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90028
    Tel: 323.465.0115
    www.hollywoodbilliards.com


    MLS Cup 2004 is certain to be a memorable event for all! If you have not already done so, clear your schedule for that weekend and begin to secure necessary travel arrangements. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Margie Banuelos at galaxycrazy@yahoo.com.

    Hampton Inn Information
    If you need a room, call the Inn directly and mention Galaxians to get the special rate of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) including taxes. The last day to get the special rate is 7 November.


    All the best,



    Margie Banuelos Sam Pierron David Wright
    Galaxians Supporters Shield Coordinator Major League Soccer
     
  2. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Without getting too out of line here and jinxing the team...

    Those of you already planning on going to this game:
    1) Where do we stay? Contact info for the hotel, or hotels close to the Stadium/Gala?
    2) Are these the tickets you'll be purchasing? I certainly would want to create a Cauldron away from home if we make it.
    3) I assume we're all on our own as far as flying out there?
    4) Any other info we should know if we plan on going out there?
     
  3. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    I know that a couple of rooms of Wizard fans will be at the Hilton Carson Civic Plaza - where the Summit was last year. Apparently the Summit will be at a Hampton Inn in the area this year.

    The Hilton is literally just down the street from the Horn Droning Center. I got a $79/nt internet prepaid weekend rate for 2 queen beds from www.hilton.com

    It also has internet in-room.
     
  4. SamPierron

    SamPierron BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 30, 1998
    Kansas City
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    For one thing, though I see nothing wrong with this, and it in fact is what I'll be doing...I knew *nothing* about this before my name was signed onto it. I find it sort of amusing.

    I will be purchasing via this method either way.

    I am also staying at the Hilton Carson Plaza. Currently, Mike and I are sharing a room, and there were r0oms available as of last week.
     
  5. gk0002

    gk0002 New Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Lee's Summit
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    What exactly is done at the Supporters' Summit? Can anyone just go into it?
     
  6. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Anyone is welcome. The first half is usually a bunch of rehash of everyone complaining about their relationship with their team's front office. The second half has usually had a question and answer session with Don Garber and two or three other executives - and that has often been incredibly interesting with Don and the others saying things you'll never hear in the regular press.

    Of more interest is whether or not there's going to be a Supporters Bash - the party - this year. That's more fun.
     
  7. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Sam/Andy-
    Can you PM me info for this place. I'll be booking a room there and a flight first thing Saturday morning if they win.
    I think Calida is going to travel with me, and John has contacted me about going in together. That might leave one more spot in my room as I'll be getting a two bed room if I can.
    Anyone else going to go if we make it?
     
  8. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    www.hilton.com

    put in carson, ca

    It's the Hilton Carson Civic Plaza. If you prepay, they had a $79/night weekend rate for any room.
     
  9. Helghallen

    Helghallen Member
    Staff Member

    Apr 16, 2003
    Raymore, MO
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Oct and I are going to go as well if we win.
     
  10. furryogre

    furryogre New Member

    Oct 13, 2004
    PA
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Anybody got recommendations on cheap flights?
     
  11. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Given gas prices, I'm guessing it's pretty much break-even between flying and driving.

    Delta tends to do "fan fares" for sporting events. If KC wins, they'll possibly offer a KC-LA Friday/Monday discounted fare. Now the extra night in LA may cost more than the difference of taking a Saturday or Sunday flight out...

    The Horn Droning Center is only about 15 minutes from LAX midday Sunday.
     
  12. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Just went to Orbitz.

    Right now:

    Saturday out - Monday return
    Nonstop
    $187 - Frontier Airlines
    Sat KCI-LAX 7:15am-8:50am
    Mon LAX-LAX 6:50pm-11:55pm

    One Stop
    $191 - American Airlines
    $193 - Northwest Airlines
    $202 - America West
    Multiple Sat/Mon combinations KCI-LAX

    -------------
    Sunday out - Monday return
    Nonstop
    $187 - Frontier Airlines
    Sun KCI-LAX 7:15am-8:50am
    Mon LAX-LAX 6:50pm-11:55pm

    mid-$200s plenty of other choices
     
  13. Spoon

    Spoon Member

    Feb 25, 1999
    Overland Park Ks
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Flights going out to LA are running in the 180's.
     
  14. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    One other thing -
    Don't forget to check all the LA area airports.

    SNA is also a good - and often cheap destination.

    The cheap airlines like Southwest www.iflyswa.com don't show up on Orbitz/Travelocity/Expedia
     
  15. Spoon

    Spoon Member

    Feb 25, 1999
    Overland Park Ks
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    That is funny Andy, I found a $181 no stop round trip to LA and back here in KC on monday.
     
  16. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    All the flights we're looking at are just under 200.
     
  17. Nano

    Nano New Member

    May 6, 2000
    Land of the Free
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    In case any of the Wzard fans in attendance want to go all out, there is an auction going on via Ticketmaster. Just click the link below.

    http://www.ticketmaster.com/mlscupauction?tm_link=tm_home_f2

    The details:

    The VIP package includes:

    4 Club Level seats
    Access to MLS Cup team practices, held on November 13 from 12-1 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM
    Private tour of the Home Depot Center (may be before or after the team practice sessions)
    Pre-game hospitality session
    4 passes to the MLS Gala Awards party on November 13, from 6:30-11:30 PM, at Universal Studios Globe Theater
     
  18. Snapshot

    Snapshot New Member

    Aug 24, 2001
    Orange, CA
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Book your flights early. I was checking KC flights two weeks ago and they were $178. A week later they were $331.
     
  19. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    I was just looking today and found a ton of them for $193
     
  20. amcwiz5

    amcwiz5 New Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    Tucson/Overland Park
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    Do I need to get tickets for the Summit thing? Is it open to the public?
     
  21. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Re: MLS Cup 2004 Supporters' Section Ticket Info

    There's usually a small charge or guilt donation to help cover the cost of renting the room.

    But don't ask me. I still haven't seen the details on this year's Summit or Bash.
     
  22. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Official Team Travel Package

    From the Wizards
     
  23. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Re: Official Team Travel Package

    I understand that this is only Saturday, but I just called these folks and they were not very well prepared. I'm booking stuff on my own.
     
  24. Helghallen

    Helghallen Member
    Staff Member

    Apr 16, 2003
    Raymore, MO
    Re: Official Team Travel Package

    I called as well. I talked to Ingrid and she seemed better prepared, but I think we are going to find booking stuff on our own will be cheaper. The initial package they were offering was nearly $700. That is ridiculous.


    She is supposed to be quoting me a package and letting me know the price.

    How is everyone getting to and from the hotel/supporters bash&summit and the game?
     
  25. StuBentley

    StuBentley New Member

    Sep 12, 2000
    Olathe, KS
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Official Team Travel Package

    I agree. We called and they just took our name and number and said they would have to get back to us. We are looking into options but have not made a final decision yet. Where is everyone staying? I believe I remember seeing the Hilton in Carson, correct?
     

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