I read the reviews before going to the RUSH concert at the White River Amphitheater, and was a bit worried as I saw NO good reviews. But I had an AWESOME experience.
We left home early and were 4th car in line before they opened the gates. They opened the gates when they said they would and it was smooth getting in. I asked for handicap parking and the attendants were a bit clueless but they kept leading us to the handicap stalls without problems or having to double back.
Parked and got in line at the ADA handicap/ early entry line. I was a bit perplexed when they told the handicap people tp move out of the way for the early entry people when they clearly had an early entry line separate from the handicap line, (with a barricade rail between). But they did give us early entry when the early entry people were done.
Some of the staff weren't very knowledgeable, but every one who wasn't was very helpful and polite and got us to the people who were, in a timely fashion.
The service desk by the main gate had a shuttle to the seating area for disabled people, and even though we got wet from the rain on the roof coming down, we laughed with the driver, who also got wet . She was very nice.
We planted ourselves on the lawn in our beach chairs, (don't take high back chairs) right up front. I was happy that the lawn wasn't steep like a lot of others. My only problem with the seating was that the covered seats were RAISED and they actually blocked our view when they stood up, forcing us to stand as well. No biggy. The sound was awesome and they had screens on either side and then a main screen behind the stage. I still saw the band.
When the concert was over, we got shuttled back to the main gate and waited only about 30 minutes or so for the parking lot to empty before deciding to head out.
I thought the roads were going to be a pain since the main drag is only one lane each way, but we were rerouted easily with the help of police and signage. Very little traffic. I thought they did a good job and kept traffic moving.
We had an awesome time and I will definitely be going back for more concerts there.
You just have to be prepared and patient and not in a ""rush"", when attending a major event. I've been to places in California where after waiting an hour to get out of the parking lot, you still have to wait in traffic another 2-3 hours.
White River was a breeze. Just have a good time and enjoy the entire experience no matter where you go.
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