awww thats really awesome
so how about every time that i hear the time of my life on the radio like pst
i get sooo freaking excited for this concert more and more

We listen to B101 at work and they play TOML every day and the song from the GH commercial. They played them back to back once and I couldn't stop laughing!

I've started work on my t-shirt stencils for my shirt. I'm so excited.

Last year the idols signed through the gates, so they'll probably do it again this year. But the gates are also pretty wide set, so it's not like you'll just be slipping your paper and pen through like they're in prison or something.

I got my ticket in the mail today!! Now I don't have to worry about it coming while I'm on vacation!

If David comes through on the jersey, I'd LOVE for it to be the Soul. Not only is it Bon Jovi's team, but WE WON THE ARENABOWL!! WOOO!! Can you tell I love the team?

God...that's depressing. I know that iron fence very well. But i was ...SO hoping for some kind of set up where the Idols could come out and get a bit closer to the fans. I mean, why couldn't they have a section with fences or barricades set up like they do at other arenas? The main reason i'm even going to that show was to give myself another chance at meeting David. *sigh*

we should definitely try to meet up and talking to security might work... they can be strict, but they're really nice to. and it never hurts to ask



and i hope he wears a jersey. that's be so awesome

Two weeks from today ... I'm getting excited!

2 weeks?!?! it feels like it's a lot longer than that! i didn't even get tickets that long ago...haha, kinda last minute-ish decision. but it's me and my friend whos a David Archuleta fan...and were excited
I'm most likely going up earlier to try and meet them near the buses...i agree with velvetsun and hope they have some sort of set up like the other venues instead of just the big iron fence..but o well, either works for me!
I'm missing a full day of band camp to go up early so hopefully something happens...

yeah i know, cause i know other people that eased their way in to meeting people at concert down at the wachiova center, i ahve no clue how they do it, but they do.

Also he or someone else will def wear a sports jersey cause i remember Scott Savol came out wearing a Sixers jersey and Jessica Seria came out at the end when they were doing songs together and she was wearing a Flyers jersey. So Someone would probably wear a Soul's Jersey because we won or a Flyers jersey.

we need to find out how they do it. seriously

i hope he wears a Flyers jersey... i love the flyers, even tho they make it a little hard to sometimes

omg i know if someone wears a flyers jersey specially david. i will die, because those boys are like my life.

but yeah we will get to the bottom how people can go backstage

Hi everyone,

I was at the Atlantic City show (I saw VelvetSun there too!). As you probably know, he didn't come out before or after so it was VERY depressing. I'm still so sad. I wasn't planning on going to Philly but you know how it is, David is an addiction and I can't control myself. So I am packing up my girls on Wed and we are off to the Wachovia to try to meet him again. Unfortunately I can't afford tickets to this one. It will be hard to not go to the concert. But I want to meet him so bad, and he will be 30 minutes away from me...if I heard stories of people going and meeting him there, I would so regret not trying, so here we go again.

I was SO depressed to hear about the iron fence! NOT FAIR!!!!! I really want a hug! Ok, I would settle for anything at this point...but a hug is my dream, and plus taking pics through a gate really sucks!!! How tall is the gate, and what do you mean they are wide set?

The black iron fence is about 8 feet high. There is no one getting over it. The idols rarely come out of this fenced area. You will see on the opposite side of the venue, is where they will come out to greet fans because there is a grassy hill. On the other side near the venues, are where the buses are, but they are practically underground. Philadelphia has tight security, so you may not get to meet him. And many know the reason why he hasn't been coming out after shows.....He really should make an effort to come out after shows...I have read about many disappointed and angry fans over this.....

Hey All
My FIL is one of the heads of security at the Wachovia center. The Idol meet and greet for fans is between 4-5 inside the complex(which is really early, 2 hours before the show). I know it is hard with the fences surrounding the venue so I will find out if/what time they are due to arrive at the center and if it is all possible to get close enough to them. 6 DAYS TO GO!!!! I will post on Monday!

Yay! I will definitely look for you on Wednesday! I know how you feel about being disappointed over Saturday and needing one more chance. That's the only reason i'm going to Philly. I also wanted a hug, but at this point, i would settle for a picture . Frankly, i find the negativity of some of the people who've gone to Idol shows there in the past, to be depressing...but i'm not giving up hope.


OK... first of all...i HATE the idea of the iron fence. But, i refuse to give up on at least David coming out to talk to the fans before the show. And frankly, i think the negative attitude isn't helping. It seems like once someone posts something postive about meeting them in Philly, someone else comes along and points out all the obsticles.

As far as the supposed reason that David hasn't been coming out after the shows...well, i think it's easy to forget how many obligations he has. If i remember correctly, Jordan hardly ever came out last season. David has been MORE then generous with his fans. His dedication to them, has been obvious since the tour started. Any other 'reasons' that people come up with...unless they come directlty from David, i will have a hard time believing

I was one of the people at the AC show...yes, i was incredibly depressed that we didn't get our chance to see him. But I, in no way, blame David for that.

Oh how i wish i could!!! Can anyone take pics and/or videos PLEASE!!! it would be appreciated more than you even know <3

Don't give up hope girls! I will check in with my Father in Law to see how security is working and if any other arrangements will be set up. I have meet and greet passes so I know it is possible to get them(it's from 4-5). I will find out how! I will get back to you all Monday!

JMO, and all that good stuff, but some fans need to get over themselves. This man is being pulled in a gazillion different directions and has been more than accomodating, as far as I can see. I was so happy to see those pictures from Shea Stadium (even though I hate the Mets, lol). It was nice to see a relaxed, happy Cookie, doing something that he enjoys.

The meet and greet that is from 4-5 is not the same as the idols coming out to greet fans earlier in the day. The Pop Tarts meet and greet is inside, in a room where they all sit at a table and just sign. You don't need passes to possibly meet them outside.

you have passes for the actual meet and greet, or are you just talking about waiting outside? and if you're talking about the actual meet and greet, do you mind if i ask how you got the passes?

[b]I think some of the fans here are asking about meeting David after the show. There is no getting the Idols around the iron gate. If you have a meet and greet pass, then yes, you go inside close to 3 or 4 and you will meet them at a table. The after party is also by passes.

The iron gate is heavy, tall and the bars are somewhat wide enough for David to squeeze his face in there for a pic...

Good Luck to those who get passess.

Thanks for checking for us. Ask him if they can somehow come out from behind that fence!!!! Hey, he's the head right, he can pull some strings? Pretty please???



Hmmmm....I'm confused...

How do you know this info about David, and how exactly is it that you have been "talking with him"? And how do you know the venue so well? How do you KNOW that there is no way to get around the gate? Sorry for all the questions, but just how is it that you are so well-informed?

I see you!

Looks like ticketbastard is having a ticket drop, NOW! I just scored 4th row, Mavid side. Squee!!!!

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With all due respect, just because someone comes on the board and claims to not only know the real reason David hasn't been coming out to talk to fans after the concerts...but to also be in regular touch with him via email...well, excuse me for being slightly leary of believing it. Nothing against you, just stating a fact. Anyone can claim anything they want to on here..it doesn't automatically make it the truth.

My only point earlier was that being constantly negative when some of us are trying to stay positive about our chances of meeting him, is more then a little counter-productive. I just don't want to see everyone losing hope!

I wish everyone luck on Wednesday.

Hey AC!

VelvetSun, very well put. I get discourage easily from these kinds of posts and I'm trying to be positive about the whole thing. At this point I can't even read the threads about recent fan encounters because it stresses me out to no end. I'm nervous, agitated and sad.....see what you DO to us, David? Why? Why do you take over our lives like this????

I know *exactly* how you feel StitchMeUp. I'm trying really hard to stay positive about our chances of seeing David on Wednesday, but it's difficult when some people seem to enjoy throwing cold water on any sign of hope we might have. *sigh*
I can't go anywhere near the posts about David encounters either. It's not that i'm jealous of the people who have met him...because i'm not, i'm happy for them. It's just...that i want my own moment with him so badly.

They actually did this yesterday afternoon. Those tickets that WERE available, went pretty fast. Seats are now back up to club box 16.

I also got a 4th row floor seat, opposite the Mavid side. I just wish I knew which way the seats were numbered. I'm glad I was checking 6 days in advance! Wonder if they will release more next week.

It should go left to right. Section 1, seat 1 through whatever, then 2, then 3. All sections starting with 1.

My question is if row 4 is really row 4, or if they have to take some rows away due to the staging (and not just the part that juts out in the center). Because if they have to take rows away, that would be AWESOME!!

But is that numbering if you are facing the stage, or on the stage? <G>

They took out parts of the first 4 rows on the SIDE sections (1 and 3) in AC, but there were still seats in those rows. I think maybe 2 seats in row 1, 3 in row 2, etc. Row 5 was the first full row. The center section lost about 10 rows at that venue, but it may not be the same for the others.

I hope the numbering is left to right, looking at the stage as I have seat 12. LOL

Facing the stage.

Cool. <G>

Ok so I live 15 minutes from Philly so I decided to go over there today to see how it's all set up. Yes, the entire arena (actually, the 2 arenas are gated together) is surrounded by a tall black iron fence. BUT, there were plenty of areas that were open that you could walk in through. Including the main gate for the arena that doesn't seem to have a fence that goes across it. So don't lose hope. There is a possibility that we will be able to wait inside the arena parking lot to see them. There is a Neil Diamond concert tonight so this is an event day, and there were a few open gates and there were people milling about the parking lot.

Silly question...does it really start at 8pm in Philly? Every other show is listed as starting at 7. Why does Philly have to be different?

Thanks for the info, although I'm still on the fence as to whether I can talk my hubby into going early.

I just bought another set of tickets on ebay ... Section 112, row 1, and I am psyched!

So I have an extra pair to sell at club level if anyone is interested. Just pm me.

Start time at Philly is 7 pm.

My ticket says 8pm, and so does the Wachovia center website, that's why I'm concerned about the start time.

That's strange ... my tickets say 7 pm and that's also what the comcast site says.

Maybe it was the email and not the ticket that said 8pm. I left the ticket at my work so I can't look. This is how it's listed on the comast site in a different place...

http://www.comcastspectacor.com/events/eve...s/4134.asp'

Also, the calendar on the wachovia center website says 8pm. It would be nice if they didn't contradict themselves!

Yes, i've been to a lot of concerts there, and remember the open areas, too. Of course i've never gone there early to try and meet anyone, but as i've been saying all along, i don't understand why they can't just have a small section put aside with barricades for the fans to wait at. Like every other venue has. But...i refuse to give up hope. And even if we do have to deal with the fence...people have still met and taken pics with the Idols there before, so it's not impossible.

Question...what time is everyone planning on getting there? I was shooting for between 10-11am.

Oh, and there was some question about the show's start time in AC as well. Some said 7, some said 8. But, i believe it's supposed to be 7, since AC started around 7:30 and Rickey was panicking when i didn't call in for my cellcast when he thought i would, because the show was running late.

so, i went along to drop my sister off at philidelphia airport at 4 am today and saw the wachovia center clearly which made me very excited! i'm glad to hear a bright side to the iron gate, that was concerning me a little.
now i have to try and convince my mom (since im younger and can't drive my mom's providing the transportation) to go down earlier...before she was fine with it but now she's not cause she doesn't want to be ''stranded" there with nothing to do and cause it's about a hour and a half drive from where i live...
well i think that's what she said. so i have some work to do.

and by the way my ticket says 7 pm too

Has anyone spoken to the Center's management to see where/when they expect them to come out? Newark was pretty specific on the info they gave out on the phone in the days leading up to the show~

There doesn't seem to be any kind of specific info about the Philly show as of right now. I'm hearing *all* kinds of stories from people who have gone to various shows there in the past. Some say we need to wait by the fence....then yesterday someone else told me that when she went to a show there 6 months ago they had a section of the parking lot closed off for the fans to wait at. As far as what time they will arrive....who the heck knows. *sigh* it would be nice if we could nail down something for this flippin' show LOL

I'm going to the show in Philly too and I can't wait!!! Please, please will someone post any info about where to meet to wait for a glimpse of DC??? I want to make sure I am waiting in the proper spot. Thanks so much!

I'm going alone and I hate to think that I won't find where everyone is waiting. LOL

My plan at this point is to try to just go in the main gate on foot when I get there. Maybe security will tell us where to go? I could see where the trucks had pulled in for Neil Diamond and I'm guessing that's where the buses will pull in.

More tickets released for the show just now. There are some floor and 1st level seats!

Hey
So I talked to my Father in Law and he said that the buses will pull right into the venue, they have to go down a ramp which takes them into the center(security). That will be the closest way to see/get to them if they were to come out. He said he dosen't know if they will come out or not, it usually depends on the artist. And from what it seems, they will probably be out. I can find more out the day of once he finds out b/c he works on Wednesday.




Hi,
I just saw your post, I was away for the weekend. I have access b/c my Father in Law works security there. There is a meet and greet (drinks and food) inside the Lexus club from 4-5. I know you can get passes from the Idol people early in the day.

Can someone PLEASE take pics and maybe a video or two!!!! I so want to go more than anything cuz Philly is like an hour from me but its definitely not gonna happen. Thanks in advance! and to all that are going....HAVE THE BEST TIME

Laura

For those questioning me, It's ok, you don't have to believe anything, but I do not lie and have nothing to prove here.

Here are some pics I found of the iron fence. The pic is of Sanjaya behind the fence greeting fans in the afternoon. (no, didn't take the pic, found it by goggling)

Perhaps this year they may change things, but they never have for the Idols in the past....we shall see.

Hey
So I talked to my Father in Law and he said that the buses will pull right into the venue, they have to go down a ramp which takes them into the center(security). That will be the closest way to see/get to them if they were to come out. He said he dosen't know if they will come out or not, it usually depends on the artist. And from what it seems, they will probably be out. I can find more out the day of once he finds out b/c he works on Wednesday.




Will there be a way for us to get inside the gate to wait?

I know they won't let anyone inside the gate. It is a security gate that has someone buzzing cars in and out. It's whether or not they come out or sign through the gate. I know if you get there early and talk to "Idol people" you could probably score some passes for the meet and greet/after party.