Post #644064 by SandraDee on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 8:31 PM

On 2012-07-13 14:55, El Jefe wrote:
The only two symposiums that were not included with the Deluxe VIP ticket were the stamping and rum symposiums correct? My understanding is that all other symposiums including the CSI are included with the Deluxe VIP ticket. Just wanna make sure so I don't miss anything. Thanks.

Yes, everything else is included with your VIP armband. You will line up in the VIP line before each symposium and be seated first.

On 2012-07-14 19:34, BoozeyKitty wrote:
Any tips for first-timers? My husband and I have wanted to go for years but something always gets in the way. We're finally going this year and we want to get the most out of our experience. I'm pretty familiar with the basics. I'm mostly curious about how the room parties work, rules? Etiquette? What do people do if they can't squeeze into one of the parties? I doubt they just go to bed.

Also, is there any portion of the weekend that I'll be kicking myself if I miss. Must go to events?

Here's my thoughts:

Dont get wasted at The Bali Hai on Thursday...it will RUIN your whole weekend
Drink plenty of water and EAT during the day
You won't see everything...you have to pick and choose what you want to do because Oasis has too much stuff going on

Room party etiquette---you wait in a line prior to the room opening, talk to the people around you and get to know as many of them as possible because that is what makes Oasis a blast. I suggest bringing a drink to drink while standing in line because once a party is in full swing sometimes its tough to get extra drinks...except Tiki Hell (God bless em!)...if the parties have places to tip please be sure to throw them a few bucks. If they dont do not worry about it.

There are multiple parties going on at the same time on multiple floors...keep an eye on the ones that have bands and try to see the bands you want in the room parties. When in doubt go to Tiki Hell--seriously I spend so much time in their room because its the most fun!--because you will be able to dance to their awesome array of non-tiki music HOORAY AC/DC!

As far as Must Go To Events--thats up to you. I never miss the Purple Orchid welcome room party, the book signing, the start of Friday and Saturday main stage events, Tiki Hell, bloody marys at the in hotel bar and sushi there is yummy also, I love watching the guys carve, meeting all the vendors and seeing old friends/making new ones.

Your 1st Oasis will prep you for your next Oasis...grab a cocktail and enjoy it!