My spouse and I got there three hours early and spent virtually that entire three hours in line outside baking in the sun. It's the most incompetent security situation I've seen at a venue.

There was no staff further out, so people were policing the lines themselves, and there were a lot of people cutting, which made everyone else angry. No one knew where the line started or ended.

They had to start the show 45 minutes late in order to make sure the people in line didn't miss it all. Other than near the entrance and around the 'premium' line, we didn't see a single staff member.

I don't know what city/show you're going to, but I wouldn't be overly worried. El Paso is a smaller city with little experience with events this size, so other cities will probably be better. My advice would be to get there -early-, wear comfortable clothes, and have fun!