Travelling to America for a UFC Event - Advice, Tips, Costs etc

KingJamsie

KingJamsie wrote: »

Aren’t those face offs for media only in the fighters hotel?

According to the UFC’s 229 schedule, Conor and Khabib will take part in another press conference in Las Vegas next Thursday. This time, it will be open to the public. - Ariel Helwani

My bad, should be a good watch

wilkie2006

According to MMAFighting.com (Facebook page) ...

“Next Thursday, the #UFC229 Press Conference will be open to the public at 3 pm, at the Park Theater (2 pm doors). “


https://www.facebook.com/6176684478/posts/10156839030384479/

JoeyJJ

Gonna eat and drink a lot. Going to cirque show somewhere think its there original vegas show. Would love to go to Le Reve again its amazing however having seen it tickets pricey for a 2nd visit.

LV fight shop, zip wire maybe, freemont and take it from there maybe shooting again or zombies, stratosphere etc all possible.

sc86

EagererBeaver wrote: »

It's the Derek Warfield version of the Wolfe Tones, ie 1/4 of the Wolfe Tones.

i see people asking on facebook is it the real deal or not and no reply so thought as much!

Karlakakarlo

Is any one flying with american airlines thursday we stop off in charllote for just under two hours does anyone know if the aiport is big last thing i want to be doing is running to the terminal. The last two times ive been to vegas wore via gatwick and they wore both disasters air lingues wore delayed on the run way so missed the virgin flight had to go up to heathrow and fly seven hours later. Hopfully no hassle as we clear us customs in dublin.

Axwell

Charlotte is tiny, been there twice this year. Very easy to get from one terminal to another on foot. Sometimes you can be lucky and fly out of the same one you land in. First time I was there the gate was about 2 mins way. Last time it was only 20 mins walk.

Karlakakarlo

Axwell wrote: »

Charlotte is tiny, been there twice this year. Very easy to get from one terminal to another on foot. Sometimes you can be lucky and fly out of the same one you land in. First time I was there the gate was about 2 mins way. Last time it was only 20 mins walk.

Thanks for that.

dulux99

F*ck it anyway, reports that Sean OMalley is out injured. Annoyed about that. Was really looking forward to seeing him live.

JoeyJJ

Dont see anything on twitter whats the source?

dulux99

JoeyJJ wrote: »

Dont see anything on twitter whats the source?

A lad posted it in the general mma thread. You're right though I've not seen anything substantial. Hopefully it's nothing.

JoeyJJ

Conor and Khabib on ariel mma show tomorrow eve

wilkie2006

dulux99 wrote: »

F*ck it anyway, reports that Sean OMalley is out injured. Annoyed about that. Was really looking forward to seeing him live.

He’s failed a drugs test

Sean O'Malley says he's out of UFC 229 fight vs. Quinonez due to USADA violation https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/sean-omalley-out-ufc-229-vs-jose-quinonez-usada-violation/

JoeyJJ

Caffeine pills argh, that would have been a great one to watch too.

Anyone going to watch City match Sunday morning? If so where?

sc86

if flying dublin to london and then direct to vegas - where do you enter us border patrol?

ASOT

sc86 wrote: »

if flying dublin to london and then direct to vegas - where do you enter us border patrol?

When you arrive in Vegas you'll go through immigration.

sc86

so its not done in london?

last time i went dublin to charlet and it was done leaving dublin

dulux99

sc86 wrote: »

so its not done in london?

last time i went dublin to charlet and it was done leaving dublin

Irelands the only country in Europe with pre clearance before you get to America. I'm in the same boat, going to Heathrow first. Its not ideal

dulux99

Anyone gone through immigration in Vegas itself before?

wilkie2006

dulux99 wrote: »

Anyone gone through immigration in Vegas itself before?

Yes and it was a really easy, hassle-free experience. Went through very quickly (much faster than Dublin).

The flight attendants hand out immigration forms on the flight: get them filled up on-board for quicker processing on the ground.

dulux99

wilkie2006 wrote: »

Yes and it was a really easy, hassle-free experience. Went through very quickly (much faster than Dublin).

The flight attendants hand out immigration forms on the flight: get them filled up on-board for quicker processing on the ground.

Excellent! Cheers.

sc86

not so bad! im gonabe in a race to make the presser

dulux99

sc86 wrote: »

not so bad! im gonabe in a race to make the presser

When are you flying? If you're going on Wednesday you should have plenty of time, the presser isn't til Thursday afternoon

sc86

flying out 11am thur morning from heathrow
due in vegas 1pm or 1.30 pm

dulux99

sc86 wrote: »

flying out 11am thur morning from heathrow
due in vegas 1pm or 1.30 pm

Sorry I had it in my head you said you were going Wednesday. Depending where you're staying the killer could be checking in at the hotel. I was a good hour waiting to check in at the MGM one time.

sc86

mgm is hit or miss yep!

wilkie2006

Anyone flying from Cork or Shannon?


https://www.rte.ie/news/2018/1002/1000544-flights-radar/

dulux99

wilkie2006 wrote: »

Anyone flying from Cork or Shannon?


https://www.rte.ie/news/2018/1002/1000544-flights-radar/

Looks to be all sorted now thank f*ck.

Safe travels lads I'm off at the crack of dawn tomorrow. Won't be many Irish over there this time I reckon so who knows might bump into one of you!

ASOT

Enjoy lads/ladies.

Mr. Manager

Just arrived at the hotel. Let's goooooooo

Petermc83

Cannot wait for this!! v jealous of you guys with the longer trip.
Unfortunately due to work commitments my trip is short&sweet. Flying Friday 9am, Dub - Newark - Vegas and returning Sunday 1pm.. itll be painful but totally worth it!!!
might bump into a few of ye over there!