tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216987279408114267.post4283146000870538917..comments2024-01-03T20:01:03.935-08:00Comments on It's Fun 4 Me!: Monster Jam World Finals XIV (2013)Itsfun4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04821361861199064334noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216987279408114267.post-14484139347798859642013-09-27T11:15:01.714-07:002013-09-27T11:15:01.714-07:00For the side shows: they had a live auction. The...For the side shows: they had a live auction. There were a lot of action shows that we missed (except the fire breathing car crasher). I think they were along the line of derbies, dirt bikes, rocket cars, ...<br /><br />The time between the parade and the start of the show seemed like it wasn't that long. We had seats on the opposite side of the entrance so it took us a while to get food/snacks/drinks and get to our seats. It seemed like we stayed pretty busy :-)<br /><br />Itsfun4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821361861199064334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216987279408114267.post-65398272417957577652013-09-22T22:09:33.596-07:002013-09-22T22:09:33.596-07:00oh wow, thank you!! I will be sure to put aside t...oh wow, thank you!! I will be sure to put aside the whole day for the pit party then (you're right, one of the two days anyway since they're expanding the finals). What were some of the side show activities that you wish you'd had been able to check out? And what was there to do between the parade and start of the event - I think there are 2 hours to fill? did they have any entertainment going on while you were being seated?<br /><br />thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216987279408114267.post-39011246504536592472013-09-22T19:34:15.776-07:002013-09-22T19:34:15.776-07:00You have a lot of great questions! And I am so je...You have a lot of great questions! And I am so jealous that you will be attending the 2014 finals!! It should be a lot of fun! <br /><br />First, we rented a car instead of taking the shuttle. Mostly because we also took a day trip to the Grand Canyon. Plus, I was concerned about the lines for the shuttle. I would guess that the biggest issue would be for the trip back to the hotel after the show. My kids fell asleep during the show so we left just before the end (beat the traffic but totally missed out in some cool stuff we had to watch online the next day).<br /><br />The 2014 agenda is going to be a little different from what we experienced but hopefully some of my answers to your questions will help. We arrived at the pit party just before opening. There was a long line but it went quickly once they opened. There was a lot to look at and we really enjoyed being at the pit party the entire time. We did wait for autographs once which took a chunk of time but we also missed many of the side shows they had going on. I personally feel that there was plenty to keep everyone busy (even without kids). I would recommend going right at opening and planning to stay through the show. You can always head back to the hotel for a bit if it makes sense. At least you will know you have the time to do what you want. <br /><br />The parade in my post actually takes place right at the pit party - as the trucks head into the stadium. When it gets close to the end of the pit party you will start to see people lining chairs up by the fencing. There is 1 night (usually the night before all the events start) where the monster trucks line up on the strip and drive down (like a parade). Unfortunately, we didn't arrive to Las Vegas until the following day. But, we did see a lot of information online about it before hand (where they start and end). I'm sure you will be able to find information for 2014 closer to the event. I think they even do autographs before they start (incase you change your mind). <br /><br />I hope you have a memorable time!!Itsfun4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821361861199064334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216987279408114267.post-48043601111188573572013-09-22T17:50:32.672-07:002013-09-22T17:50:32.672-07:00Hi! Stumbled on your blog when looking for monste...Hi! Stumbled on your blog when looking for monster jam world finals pit party details. I'll be attending in 2014 with my husband (no kids!), and wondering how long did you spend at the pit party? We're not super keen on getting driver autographs, just want to see and get photos of the trucks up close.<br /><br />With the parade, is this when the monster trucks leave the stadium to go down the strip? So they are on site right up until the pit party ends at 5pm?<br /><br />Did you also use the shuttle buses from the host hotels? Was there a big wait to get on them? <br /><br />I was thinking of going first thing when they open for a couple of hours, then heading back to the strip to hang out in the afternoon before going back to the stadium for 7. Or would you suggest getting there a couple hours before the pit party ends and hang out there until the show starts?<br /><br />Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com