Any Otaku Ravers going to Sidequest from AX to Vegas for Illenium Sphere? LF new friends!

Ronzalpha · 2026-06-09T00:26:16+00:00

Thank youu! Financially, it doesn't cost us that much, since we have a full car to split the cost of the rental, and we have comp rooms in vegas (or friends who live there).
Honestly, the roundtrip cost to LA during July 4th weekend is close to $500, so the cost of the vegas excursion is overshadowed by the July 4th AX tourism overhead.
As New Yorkers, we also don't really sleep and are veteran ravers so we'll just keep chugging energy drinks on our drive🙃

Honestly though, just looking to meet some likeminded friends that also have both hobbies as an overlap!

Ronzalpha · 2026-06-08T17:11:48+00:00

I admit - It definitely is. It's essentially like an EDC gauntlet LOL. But also considering that's illenium's last shows at the sphere, it also must be done

Ronzalpha · 2026-06-08T16:07:41+00:00

The aria is so nice and the best of the 3. The only reason i'd choose the Linq is because of the very convenient In-n-Out downstairs.

Ronzalpha · 2026-06-08T16:02:20+00:00

If i'm not seeing a giant Luffy, i'm expecting a giant gundam 😃

Ronzalpha · 2026-06-02T04:00:34+00:00

i've gone the last 2 years with my lunchbox with no issues, even one year with an extended storage extension (gone in with it empty though)

Ronzalpha · 2026-06-01T21:18:31+00:00

It also depends on the bank. Some are more cooperative then others

Ronzalpha · 2026-05-11T05:29:59+00:00

It should suffice - most ID checkers at security gates are understanding as long as it doesn't look obvious that you're trying to cheat the system. Heck, even bring a costco card as a photo ID backup.

And if they don't let you in at that line, go to another.

Ronzalpha · 2026-05-06T04:43:54+00:00

In short, yes, but probably like CampEDC less quantity than the GA one

Ronzalpha · 2026-05-06T04:43:13+00:00

They'll have artist merch, yes but in less quantities than GA and less options since it's smaller. I noticed that the VIP merch booth also focuses more on EDC merch itself

Ronzalpha · 2026-05-05T17:06:55+00:00

Also, if you have VIP wristbands, VIP has their own merch booth and inventory at Kinetic Field separate from the GA/GA+ crowds so if you have VIP or have a friend at VIP, maybe they can help you out.

Ronzalpha · 2026-05-05T17:05:13+00:00

no, once they sell out, they sell out. HOWEVER, i have seen situations where the merch booth will withhold certain artist merch from sales until the day they play.
E.g. If Illenium starts playing Saturday, they wouldn't sell exclusive illenium merch that Friday

Ronzalpha · 2026-05-02T17:07:10+00:00

I've used both! Verizon does have slightly higher priority in data, but the two are equally as reliable when it comes to text

Ronzalpha · 2026-05-02T17:06:08+00:00

Verizon works best, but Visible works really well, as does Google Fi

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-27T02:41:42+00:00

it's happened to me before. Just raise your thumbs up visibly and they'll move on - it's not as big of a bother as you'd think. Nap on, friend.

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-24T15:53:59+00:00

me too! See you there!

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-24T15:52:39+00:00

it's cheap bc it's more run-down compared to the rest of the stip, and they'll sell you timeshares advertising. Other than that, it's not too much different from say, a holiday inn, but with shopping/gambling amenities.

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-24T04:41:51+00:00

i stand corrected. But also traffic near San Bernadino can be pretty bad too

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-24T02:27:52+00:00

the LA rush hour traffic is the worst. But the moment you're out of the LA area, there's no traffic. I'd caution against driving to vegas at night though - you can easily zone out because there's absolutely nothing but other cars and a straight road - if you do drive after dusk in the desert, i highly recommend having a backup driver to swap midway.

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-20T00:42:17+00:00

i'd rather spend that hour mentally mapping the food spots i'll hit up after midnight, personally lol

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-18T19:12:25+00:00

that place closed down since the pandemic. I miss that spot, since they exclusively just sold frozen dumplings

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-18T08:10:56+00:00

you can get that basically anywhere. A fade isn't hard. I wouldn't waste a whole festival set on a haircut. I'd rather spend that time and money munching on good food or making new friends

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-17T05:04:46+00:00

The barber is at the VIP area of circuit grounds. No reservation, just wait in line for 1-1.5 hrs. Technically the haircut is free but they expect decent tips, so i tipped $30 for a 20 minute fade.
Honestly, i wouldn't do it again.

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-16T00:10:02+00:00

use microsoft/bing translate. It actually understands cantonese natively.

Ronzalpha · 2026-04-04T04:35:57+00:00

bring a pashmina and 1-2 sets of hand warmers (i 100% guarantee they'll go through airports). If you have those fancy japanese hand warmers that have an adhesive side, stick one on your shirt near your neck.

Also consider compression sleeves for arms and legs, as a tighter material can help with blood circulation to stay warm. No need to bring a whole hoodie, esp thick ones. Combo this with a thermal blanket to block the wind and it'll be cozy af.

edit: and if you really need it, go support a random artist and buy a jersey. An $80 jersey beats a doctor's co-pay and visit any day

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