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seank80
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Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
So I have two things that may help you guys out. The first thing is parking is 30 dollars in the lot. You can park at the Tennis Center for free. We ended up doing that but keep in mind the lot is only about 50 spaces. People were BBQing and there are bathrooms very close. We ended up saving the 60 dollars and we walked right across the bridge to the stadium. The second is if you're on the field. When you are let into the stadium they let you into it via Right Field. When you leave they have only left field open and it caused quite the jam because they didn't let us know until half of us were on the way to the right field. It was just a sea of people with nobody moving. We ended up jumping the small retaining wall and climbing the stairs. Either head right to left field or do this. I hope everyone enjoys it.
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MrsMessina
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Thanks for the tips! 
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:35 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
$30 for parking!? Whoah, that's crazy!
Hope everyone who went or is going to the concert has a blast. We wanted to get tix so badly but with the baby on the way we thought it would be best to hold off.
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:35 AM |
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Jax430
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Thanks for the info!
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:41 AM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
thanks man
we are training it and are in the mezzanine, so i think we are good
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:43 AM |
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boosh1002
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Do you know if they are allowing cameras into the stadium?
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:45 AM |
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MrsMessina
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by boosh1002
Do you know if they are allowing cameras into the stadium?
I was wondering this as well. Good question! 
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:52 AM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by boosh1002
Do you know if they are allowing cameras into the stadium?
good call - i was thinking about bringing ours
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:56 AM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
Posted by boosh1002
Do you know if they are allowing cameras into the stadium?
good call - i was thinking about bringing ours
There were tons of cameras around me last night. Also, I was able to bring my own plastic bottle filled with water. They didn't say anything to me.
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| Posted 7/17/08 12:00 PM |
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HelenZ
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
wow!! great info!! thank you so much! couple of questions:
-how much time does it take to walk from the tennis area to the stadium?
-what time did you get there? (curious if you get there really early to nab one of the 50 spots! since we're heading there around 5/5:30)
-when you say field, would that also include field boxes? we're in a field box section 200 something, and I think its the left side, so would that traffic jam apply to me?
thanks!! 
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| Posted 7/17/08 1:22 PM |
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Katie111806
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Thanks for the tips! Is the lot that is $30 large? We are coming from CT and because DH has to work his regular schedule I don't think we're gonna be getting there super early to hop on a train anywhere and are probably going to have to park. Also, even though it's $30, do you think this is probably my best bet (ie closest) considering I am pregnant and walking far in the heat and I currently don't agree.
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| Posted 7/17/08 1:48 PM |
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seank80
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by HelenZ
wow!! great info!! thank you so much! couple of questions:
-how much time does it take to walk from the tennis area to the stadium?
-what time did you get there? (curious if you get there really early to nab one of the 50 spots! since we're heading there around 5/5:30)
-when you say field, would that also include field boxes? we're in a field box section 200 something, and I think its the left side, so would that traffic jam apply to me?
thanks!!
It took us about 5 mins to walk to the stadium. The parking was right where people from the LIRR and Subway are let out.
We left from Selden about 4 pm and got there about 5:30.
You will be fine with the field boxes. I don't think they make you walk on the field.
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| Posted 7/17/08 1:58 PM |
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seank80
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by Katie111806
Thanks for the tips! Is the lot that is $30 large? We are coming from CT and because DH has to work his regular schedule I don't think we're gonna be getting there super early to hop on a train anywhere and are probably going to have to park. Also, even though it's $30, do you think this is probably my best bet (ie closest) considering I am pregnant and walking far in the heat and I currently don't agree.
The 30 dollars applies to all parking at the actual stadium. I think paying for parking might be your best bet. If you get there too late to park in the actual stadium and are bused over you will have to do the same walk as the tennis center. Enjoy the concert.
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| Posted 7/17/08 2:00 PM |
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HelenZ
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by seank80
It took us about 5 mins to walk to the stadium. The parking was right where people from the LIRR and Subway are let out.
We left from Selden about 4 pm and got there about 5:30.
You will be fine with the field boxes. I don't think they make you walk on the field.
great thanks!!
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| Posted 7/17/08 2:06 PM |
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Katie111806
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by seank80
Posted by Katie111806
Thanks for the tips! Is the lot that is $30 large? We are coming from CT and because DH has to work his regular schedule I don't think we're gonna be getting there super early to hop on a train anywhere and are probably going to have to park. Also, even though it's $30, do you think this is probably my best bet (ie closest) considering I am pregnant and walking far in the heat and I currently don't agree.
The 30 dollars applies to all parking at the actual stadium. I think paying for parking might be your best bet. If you get there too late to park in the actual stadium and are bused over you will have to do the same walk as the tennis center. Enjoy the concert.
Thanks a million!
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| Posted 7/17/08 2:08 PM |
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Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Great, thank you
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| Posted 7/17/08 2:47 PM |
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leese
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Thanks for the tip -- how do you get to the tennis area -- are there signs? I know the area but I'm blanking.
LOL, I'm laughing thinking of all LIF people hanging out in the 50 spots!
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| Posted 7/17/08 2:49 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by leese
Thanks for the tip -- how do you get to the tennis area -- are there signs? I know the area but I'm blanking.
LOL, I'm laughing thinking of all LIF people hanging out in the 50 spots!
me too 
we should have signs 
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| Posted 7/17/08 2:55 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
I should take the train...
from LI are there extra trains running?
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| Posted 7/17/08 2:59 PM |
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HelenZ
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by leese
Thanks for the tip -- how do you get to the tennis area -- are there signs? I know the area but I'm blanking.
LOL, I'm laughing thinking of all LIF people hanging out in the 50 spots!
omg me too!!
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| Posted 7/17/08 3:05 PM |
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Donna
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by Blu-ize
I should take the train...
from LI are there extra trains running?
I would think that they would only add extra trains on the Port Washington line, like they usually do for games and tennis matches
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| Posted 7/17/08 3:10 PM |
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Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
What time does the main parking lot open???
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| Posted 7/17/08 3:17 PM |
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seank80
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by leese
Thanks for the tip -- how do you get to the tennis area -- are there signs? I know the area but I'm blanking.
LOL, I'm laughing thinking of all LIF people hanging out in the 50 spots!
We took a weird way to get to it. One of the people going used to live in College park and showed us. We went through a college point exit. Here are directions. Its right down the road from the main parking so its worth a shot. It saved us money.
By Car
FROM NEW YORK CITY:
Take the Triborough Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway (East). Travel approximately three miles until the I-678/RT-25A E/Northern Blvd exit -- toward the Whitestone Bridge (it's exit #9E). Then take the RT-25A E/Northern Blvd ramp toward Shea Stadium. At the exit ramp, make a right onto Stadium Road. Take that road straight until the second stop sign, where you will then take a left. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be located on your right.
FROM BROOKLYN:
Take the Jackie Robinson Parkway to the Grand Central Parkway (West). Travel three miles toward the Triboro Bridge, exit at the Flushing Meadows/Corona Park/Tennis Center (it's exit #9P). At the end of the exit ramp make a left. Then at stop sign make a right onto Meridan Road. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is located on your right.
FROM LONG ISLAND:
Take the Long Island Expressway/I-495W to exit number 22A, which is the Grand Central Parkway (West). Travel half a mile toward the Triboro Bridge, exit at the Flushing Meadows/Corona Park/Tennis Center (it's exit #9P). At the end of the exit ramp make a left. Then at stop sign make a right onto Meridan Road. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is located on your right.
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Take the Long Island Expressway/I-495W, and exit just before the Grand Central Parkway, at College Point Blvd. Take College Point Blvd. to Avery Avenue, and make a left onto Avery Avenue. Go to the corner stop sign and make a right. Follow that road until you get to a stop sign and make another right. Go straight and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is located on your left.
FROM CONNECTICUT:
Take I-95 South toward NYC. Get on the Hutchinson Pkwy South (it's exit #14) to the Whitestone Bridge, and go over the bridge. Bear right on the Whitestone Expwy toward the Van Wyke Expwy, but before the Van Wyke, exit at College Point Blvd. At the first light make a left onto College Point Blvd. Take College Point Blvd. to Avery Avenue, and make a left onto Avery Avenue. Go to the corner stop sign and make a right. Follow that road until you get to a stop sign and make another right. Go straight and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is located on your left.
FROM NORTHERN NEW JERSEY:
Take the George Washington Bridge toward the Major Deegan Expwy/Albany/Queens/I-87 exit (it's exit #1C). Follow the Major Deegan Expwy South approximately six miles over the Triborough Bridge and continue on the Grand Central Parkway (East). Travel approximately three miles until the I-678/RT-25A E/Northern Blvd exit -- toward the Whitestone Bridge (it's exit #9E). Then take the RT-25A E/Northern Blvd ramp toward Shea Stadium. At the exit ramp, make a right onto Stadium Road. Take that road straight until the second stop sign, where you will then take a left. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be located on your right.
FROM STATEN ISLAND/SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY:
Take the Verrazzano Bridge toward the Grand Central Parkway East/La Guardia Aiport/Astoria Blvd-East exit (it's exit #39). Follow the Brooklyn–Queens Expwy to the Grand Central Parkway (East) and travel approximately three miles until the I-678/RT-25A E/Northern Blvd exit -- toward the Whitestone Bridge (it's exit #9E). Then take the RT-25A E/Northern Blvd ramp toward Shea Stadium. At the exit ramp, make a right onto Stadium Road. Take that road straight until the second stop sign, where you will then take a left. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be located on your right.
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| Posted 7/17/08 3:20 PM |
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SUNSHINE
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
We are going tomrrow but taking LIRR! We will probably get there early but I am sure we will find something to do..
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| Posted 7/17/08 9:49 PM |
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Jax430
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Re: Billy Joel Concert Info for Friday People***No Spoilers***
Posted by Blu-ize
I should take the train...
from LI are there extra trains running?
There is a special Billy Joel-Shea Stadium schedule that DH picked up for me today. I'm going to take the train.
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