Scotguy Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I took a Panasonic Camera to the Delhi 2010 closing ceremony. Didn't bother with a video camera, as Rols said can have better from the broadcasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter133 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Here's my 2 random questions. 1) Does anyone know when/if London will release their official spectator guide like there's been in the past? 2) At the venues each day, are programs/drawsheets/scoresheets/whatever you want to call them available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Don't know what London is planning, but if you have a smartphone or tablet, bring it. VANOC had free wifi for the 2010 Games at each venue so you can Facebook, Tweet, look up stats and info all you want. Also, VANOC had a iPhone app that you could download for free. It was updated with results, changes and info. Sure beats carrying around scads of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissO Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Here's my 2 random questions. 1) Does anyone know when/if London will release their official spectator guide like there's been in the past? 2) At the venues each day, are programs/drawsheets/scoresheets/whatever you want to call them available? 1) Will be sent with tickets by LOCOG and would probably release online around June 2) Full program already available in the online shop (pre-order). Regarding daily programs... it depends ! Athens had one every day covering programs of the day for all events + all entry lists of the day sold for 5 euros. I did not find something similar in Beijing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRingFever Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Based on prior Olympics, I feel safe assuming that the fast majority of food will be both overpriced and crap. With long line to get it. The exceptions will be for (1) venues with existing decent food service options (I've got hope for Wimbleton, maybe Wembley) or (2) VIP's. Let's hope LOCOG proves me wrong, but I don't have a lot of hope. The only time I've ever been plesently surprised with Olympic food/beverage was the cheap but decent beer they had at all venues in Beijing. My the big question on Olympic Park is not how late you can stay - they can't really kick you out so you can stay as long as you like - but how early before you event they will let you in. I second this. The food is generally mediocre to poor. Maybe it will be better in London, but history dictates that eating elsewhere is your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarJoLe Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Well London intends to do things differently so if it's been poor before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Well London intends to do things differently so if it's been poor before... It'll be absolute vile slop this time round. I'm kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 The food at wimbledon is very good I expect the same of the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissO Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 The food at wimbledon is very good I expect the same of the Olympics. The food at the different test events along the last months has been pretty diverse and good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberguy Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have a question that hopefully can be answered and will be updated as we get closer to the games. I have heard people in other threads talk about places such as the Deutches Haus Fan Fest and also the Heineken Holland House. I would like to know if anyone can get into these places or do you have to purchase tickets to get in? If you do have to puirchase tickets, how are you able to do this? And lastly, are there any other of these venues that will be in London during the games and where will they be located (in the Olympic Park, near other venues, etc)? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissO Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have a question that hopefully can be answered and will be updated as we get closer to the games. I have heard people in other threads talk about places such as the Deutches Haus Fan Fest and also the Heineken Holland House. I would like to know if anyone can get into these places or do you have to purchase tickets to get in? If you do have to puirchase tickets, how are you able to do this? And lastly, are there any other of these venues that will be in London during the games and where will they be located (in the Olympic Park, near other venues, etc)? Thanks Let's have a dedicated thread for that... I will start it with the "Club France".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissO Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Here is the new thread, about national houses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberguy Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Here is the new thread, about national houses... http://www.gamesbids...don-2012-games/ Thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chateau Petrus Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have a question that hopefully can be answered and will be updated as we get closer to the games. I have heard people in other threads talk about places such as the Deutches Haus Fan Fest and also the Heineken Holland House. I would like to know if anyone can get into these places or do you have to purchase tickets to get in? If you do have to puirchase tickets, how are you able to do this? And lastly, are there any other of these venues that will be in London during the games and where will they be located (in the Olympic Park, near other venues, etc)? Thanks For Heineken Holland House you have to buy a daily ticket (10euros + 2,50 for shipping) even if you are a Holland resident. Ticket is good for all day long with possibility of exit and return. They issue 4000 ticket for each day and the limit date to purchase them was March 31th. I personnally got somes for three differents days (11th, 12th and 13th) but probably only use the one for the 13th (for watching there the Closing Ceremony) In Beijing it was an other story. Only having to show a non-chinese passport. Concerning all the other places, no tickets required but expect long waiting line. In Vancouver there was at some times a 2 to 3 hours waiting time to go to the most popular ones (Irish House, German Fan Fest and Heineken Holland House) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martijn Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I was also wondering if I could take a dslr camera with a simple 50-250mm lens into the Olympic venues. Came across this blog today: http://lensesforhire...2-olympics.html You are allowed to take camera phones, compact cameras and DSLRs into Olympic and Paralympic venues as long as the equipment fits into a bag no bigger than 30 x 20 x 20cm. .... Tripods and flash photography are not permitted within the venues. See what fits into a box measuring 30x20x20cm: http://lensesforhire...lympics_08.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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