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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Mar 31, 2019 4:16:11 GMT -5
Typically how long is the wait in line per superstar, and can they sign an item of yours? The wait time is dependent on who the person is. For example, last year at Mania, Becky Lynch's line was so infamously huge that anyone who didn't get there immediately were at risk of missing her window entirely, and this was before she was THE MAN. Meanwhile, Ariya Daivari's line was empty at several points on the Sunday session. It's for the most part, common sense who is going to be in high demand, especially if you look at the announced list of talent for the session. A popular Women's wrestler or a long tenured tag team is going to have huge demand, whereas NXT UK and 205 Live guys will probably have much shorter queues. Now, if you have VIP tickets, you don't need to be to the VIP superstar's queue right away, since no one without a VIP ticket will be admitted to that queue. Instead, use your early entry advantage to scope out the venue and figure out what you want to do. Just don't do something stupid like wait until the last five minutes that they are there. Also, there are two types of meet and greets at Axxess. There are autograph signings where they will sign one personal item per ticket holder (and they provide generic autograph mats if you don't have anything), and selfie style photos are permitted. There are also photo ops where you can get a professionally done posed photo with a wrestler (they will hand you a code to download a digital copy for free), but they won't sign anything at the photo ops to keep things moving. If there's someone specific you want to meet, check their Twitters because some are already posting their Axxess schedules.
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Post by mattyy on Mar 31, 2019 4:18:53 GMT -5
in 2017, I didn't go to Axxess and instead explored the area of Orlando. in 2018, I went to Axxess instead of exploring the area of New Orleans.
I regret that immensely. It's cool and all, but only really worth walking around for half an hour. When it comes to the live matches, it's cool and all, but I'd rather go to an independent show.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Mar 31, 2019 4:29:23 GMT -5
in 2017, I didn't go to Axxess and instead explored the area of Orlando. in 2018, I went to Axxess instead of exploring the area of New Orleans. I regret that immensely. It's cool and all, but only really worth walking around for half an hour. When it comes to the live matches, it's cool and all, but I'd rather go to an independent show. In general, this is some good advice. If you are coming out of town for Mania and you've never been to New York/New Jersey and you're booking several wrestling cards and Wrestlecon/Axxess sessions, be sure to leave some time for checking out non-wrestling related things. In New Orleans, I booked so many things that I forgot that I hadn't budgeted any time for some late night Bourbon St. antics. I ended up offloading a ticket to Joey Janela's Spring Break 2 (which I wanted to go to, but f*** was that arena so far away and that show went all the way until like 4 am) just so I could actually do late night Bourbon St, especially the bars that were blasting wrestling music inside. As much as I regret not seeing Spring Break 2, I don't regret being part of drunken flash mob singing Shinsuke Namakura's theme down Bourbon Street.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Mar 31, 2019 4:33:15 GMT -5
in 2017, I didn't go to Axxess and instead explored the area of Orlando. in 2018, I went to Axxess instead of exploring the area of New Orleans. I regret that immensely. It's cool and all, but only really worth walking around for half an hour. When it comes to the live matches, it's cool and all, but I'd rather go to an independent show. In general, this is some good advice. If you are coming out of town for Mania and you've never been to New York/New Jersey and you're booking several wrestling cards and Wrestlecon/Axxess sessions, be sure to leave some time for checking out non-wrestling related things. In New Orleans, I booked so many things that I forgot that I hadn't budgeted any time for some late night Bourbon St. antics. I ended up offloading a ticket to Joey Janela's Spring Break 2 (which I wanted to go to, but f*** was that arena so far away and that show went all the way until like 4 am) just so I could actually do late night Bourbon St, especially the bars that were blasting wrestling music inside. As much as I regret not seeing Spring Break 2, I don't regret being part of drunken flash mob singing Shinsuke Namakura's theme down Bourbon Street. Oh God, if WrestleMania ever goes to Las Vegas again, I don't think anyone in wrestling fandom would survive the week. On the other hand, it's just a short drive from your house for you.
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Post by SirLucas on Mar 31, 2019 8:11:36 GMT -5
Yeah, I've already done all the NY touristy stuff several times. Now I wonder if going to Axxess Saturday night while the Hall of Fame is live would be the least crowded time to go.
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Post by abjordans on Mar 31, 2019 8:41:18 GMT -5
Definitely agree with the “it’s cool to do once” sentiment. Unless you really want to meet a certain wrestler or are a big fan of a HOF class, because the HOF exhibit is really awesome.
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Post by repomark on Mar 31, 2019 9:43:12 GMT -5
I have done at least once in each of the seven years I have done mania. Assuming your main reason for thinking of going is to meet wrestlers, here are some pros and cons.
Pros: unlike Wrestlecon the price of admission will get you a chance to meet a number of people without further charge (at Wrestlecon typically each wrestler will charge anywhere beteeen $40- $150 each in addition to the price of admission). There will be quite a good spread of stars available to queue for for the general admission ticket (circa $55). I have got people like Ricky Steamboat; Sgt Slaughter; the Miz; Mark Henry and the Usos via this route.
Cons: there are several tiers of ticket that mean you will only get the real main event folk through the VIP or Premium VIP tickets - which are between $100 and $190 (face value) and sell out quickly. The general admission will not get you anyone from these tiers. Buying the VIP tickets is expensive but does at least guarantee you the star you bought a ticket for - and get you access to the general admission axxess as well. You also get a separate VIP queue but the benefits of this are limited depending on the time slot you have have to queue for your VIP/Premium VIP star.
You also will have to be on your toes in the general admission to queue for anyone who is any good. At Mania 29 I was in the queue for an up and coming faction known as the Shield but joined it too late; and after getting half way up they were switched for Yoshi Tatsu. This switching stars after two hours or so is common; so you have to be quick.
There is no layout in advance as to who is going to be where for the general admission folk (there is a for the VIP and premium VIP stars). So really your best bet is joining a queue at a signing station as soon as you go in and hoping it is someone good!
Queueing is the main con and your feet will hurt by the end of it.
Conclusion: I think it is worth it but no question it is more exciting the first time as you have other things to do in addition like the various memorabilia they have on display etc. I only go now with the purpose of trying to tick people of my “want to meet” list which has made it a bit less fun and more functional - but that is my fault lol.
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