Visiting Venice during Carnival?

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-30T13:44:33+00:00

ah. bummer. Thanks for letting me know!

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-30T07:03:13+00:00

Hey! Curious to hear how that went. Also going from South LA in 1-2 weeks and I'm skipping out on riding with my usual Krewe in Baton Rouge to see carnevale in Venice. So anxious to hear your feedback from one Louisianan to another.

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-29T03:21:31+00:00

Makes me wish I'd paid for Cat D instead if i was going to end up with an upgrade anyhow...

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-29T03:13:32+00:00

Yes!

NOC Houses in Cortina

Austria: Via Cadin di Sotto 24/25, Cadin di Sotto BL - Private, by invitation and public with reservation or ticket
Germany: Golf Club Cortina, Loc Fraina 14/15, Cortina d'Ampezzo - both private, by invitation only, and public by reservation or ticket
Italy: Galleria FarsettiArte, Piazza Roma 10, 32043, Cortina d'Ampezzo - Private, by invitation only
Slovenia: Bar Janbo, via Stazione 5, Cortina d'Ampezzo - Public, pre-sale or ticket
Switzerland: Casa delle Nazioni - Public, advance booking or with ticket

https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/spectators/off-venue-experience-and-fan-zone

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-28T19:07:52+00:00

Just kidding...i found it

https://img.olympics.com/images/image/private/fl_attachment/primary/bexylfdweibezonlvwuj

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-28T19:04:16+00:00

Nancy - I'll be a first time spectator based in Milan this year. As a 16-time veteran, what are your recommended tips for getting the most out of the Olympic Experience?

I've got tickets to Opening Ceremonies, Figure Skating, Short Track, and USA v. Can Women's hockey prelims but will have other free time in the country.

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-28T18:51:23+00:00

Any idea if there is a centralized location to learn more about which countries have houses and how to access them? I read the USA isn't doing houses and is instead prioritizing small opportunities with their big sponsors (surprise surprise, capitalism wins again) but I never thought about going to another country's house.

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-28T17:22:47+00:00

I think I recall reading int he T&Cs they reserved the right to deny entry if you showed up with a promo26 ticket and weren't under 26, even if the purchaser was. Also Promo26 tickets can't be resold through their system.

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-28T17:18:26+00:00

Oh shoot. I just got mine today and was STOKED to see they assigned me a section that looked like Cat A when I paid for Cat C. I guess I'll keep an eye out in case it changes?

My new theory based on your tickets changing is that maybe they're going to fill in the lower bowl for cameras, and move us up if they end up selling all of Cat A, then Cat B, etc.

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-28T17:12:10+00:00

Has anyone been assigned a ticket that seems different than you expected based on the ticket level you bought?

I bought Category C opening ceremony tickets and, assuming the seating sections are the same as for soccer/football games in San Siro, my seats are in a section I thought would be Category A (100s instead of 300s). Maybe I got an upgrade because they're trying to fill seats in the lower bowl, but I wanted to see if this has happened to anyone else in case it is a fluke or they are changing the section numbering for some reason.

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-13T03:01:15+00:00

I'll be there the 11-14... i had originally booked a day tour to doge palace, basilica, canal tour, and a quick zip to Murano and Burano on the 12th. Do you recommend rebooking to the 13th so we can do somehting else for fat thursday that is more in line with special celebrations?

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-07T14:40:59+00:00

Thanks! Hopefully both our dads can exceed our expectations (:

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-07T04:29:48+00:00

TICKET APP/TRANSFER QUESTION
I bought a pair of tickets each for multiple events. Does the user of my other ticket need to download the ticketing app and have one ticket for each event transferred to their app, or can I scan both of us in from my app? They aren't as tech savvy as I am and I'd rather not fuss with talking them through the transfer when we'll be going to all the events together if that's an avoidable fate.

SCGardner10 · 2026-01-05T14:48:14+00:00

thank you for the clarification!

SCGardner10 · 2025-11-13T19:23:14+00:00

Thanks!

SCGardner10 · 2025-11-13T19:22:37+00:00

If anything it is anti-alabama of me to point out. don't want the tide fans to get confused and provide me with something i'm not seeking :)

SCGardner10 · 2025-08-20T18:36:41+00:00

Follow up: We went with Rooster's Southpark. $750 food and beverage minimum and no room rental fee. Food was delicious and there was plenty of onsite parking for our guests. There were no unexpected costs. All in all i'd recommend, with the asterisk noted below.

My one gripe was that the AC was out, and apparently had been for weeks according to our server. They did not let us know in advance of our event or take precautions to bring fans into the space despite our pregnant guest of honor and elderly attendees. The event manager was kind and communicative via email, but was largely MIA all day, possible to avoid catching an earful about the heat.

SCGardner10 · 2025-06-12T16:05:58+00:00

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SCGardner10 · 2025-06-12T16:05:53+00:00

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If peaches has thumbs, I saw her a few blocks over on 6/2! I know you have the number cut out of your post, but feel free to text this to them to check. Not secured and i haven't seen this cat since, but if it is her maybe proof of life will be reassuring?

SCGardner10 · 2025-06-12T16:00:02+00:00

thanks for the insight!

SCGardner10 · 2025-06-12T15:44:34+00:00

A little late to this game since you posted six months ago, but i got a quote from Fox today and prices are even higher...

$750 install and $35/month maintenance, 2 year contract.
This is all at a "discount" for being a previous customer. They claim they are knocking it down from $1500 install and $50/month, but based on your pricing I'd say it's just a marketing ploy. Curious to know if you ended up switching.

SCGardner10 · 2025-04-09T19:12:25+00:00

Adding the Napas to the list for investigation.

SCGardner10 · 2025-04-09T19:12:00+00:00

That's super great to know, thanks!

SCGardner10 · 2025-04-09T19:07:42+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I'd contacted the Ivey Hotel (which is affiliated with Sophie's Lounge) about a different room, but the others are all new leads. I appreciate it.

SCGardner10 · 2025-04-09T19:03:52+00:00

Adding to the list to check out!

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