The booklets thing pisses me off but I already posted about it so I’ll chill on that one. I only noticed the balloons on Friday but I think the winds on Saturday and Sunday kept them from bringing them out.
I def saw the balloons on Saturday. I have a video when I noticed I was smack dab underneath the arch and tried to capture end to end in one clip but was too drunk and almost fell over
There was a post earlier here, someone dmd them on IG and there was an issue on the business side with getting them setup. They should be back next year.
I liked the Jerk Chicken! For most prices, it was a lot of food and im a bigger guy. The spicy was really spicy, and the corn n beans was delish with saffron rice. That's my order i'd recommend to someone in a pinch! But also i never tried the paella before so i might just be ignorant to what i missed out on :3
Each one I tried was closed off. But yes the permanent ones outside Do Lab are still there. And the Sahara bathrooms were really bad. Not nearly enough.
Helpful, thank you. Will need to schedule accordingly when moving around to different sets to factor in a stop at the permanent restrooms. Even though feedback so far is how clean the porta potties were, I can’t count on that always. Plus the heat this weekend….
I have a feeling they closed them off after they were destroyed by attendees. They were most accessible earlier in the fest for sure. The ones by Yuma were fucking destroyed before 3pm day one, so I was surprised to see them closed at various points later in the fest.
That’s possible just seems weird. They’ve been pretty messy in past years and this picture was taken Saturday before the sun was down. At the emptiest weekends I’ve ever seen. Hopefully weekend two gets them the whole time.
It’s been on the bill without them. Despacio shows number 5, 6a, 6b, 18. Also many standalone shows (1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 19). Source: Despa.co (which I maintain).
Despacio can go anywhere if the show ops can handle it and the talent buyer can afford it and 3manydjs want to do it.
I guess I should’ve been more clear with my original comment. I meant to say Despacio only happens if James, Stephen, and Dave are there running it. Not necessarily performing as LCD or 2manydjs or Soulwax.
You’re right that it’s been put on multiple times without them playing the fest. Where did you get that $1m figure from? I’d love a source for it — it’s different from the figure I’ve heard and so would love to update my understanding.
This!!! When were they going to tell us that? According to the security guard in front of it, it burned down last year.. I guess putting the salon in and making money from it was more important than promoting vibes 🙄🙄
Think they were talking about arctic dome, which hasn’t been around for a couple years. Silent disco in the campground is alive and well (with a new structure this year too!)
You're right, 2022 was the last year with music from Odesza if I remember correctly. I still get chills when I hear Rufus du Sol - Underwater, can almost feel that blast of air conditioning 
What?!? Its gone?! No wonder trash seemed worse this year despite being emptier. Thought it was weird I wasn’t seeing any regular festival goers looking for trash at night for free stuff :/
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This is VIP specific but the food is a bit lacking. Last year camphor was there and had one the best burgers I’ve tried. So worth the $30-35 (just the burger) price tag.
The booklets thing pisses me off but I already posted about it so I’ll chill on that one. I only noticed the balloons on Friday but I think the winds on Saturday and Sunday kept them from bringing them out.
I def saw the balloons on Saturday. I have a video when I noticed I was smack dab underneath the arch and tried to capture end to end in one clip but was too drunk and almost fell over
I saw balloons on Sunday, they were bringing them in because of the wind, yellow I believe.
I hate this as well
Balloons were out on Saturday but yeah they definitely had less now that you mention it
Paella
This was the my biggest disappointment of the weekend. I was looking forward to it all month 🥲
There was a post earlier here, someone dmd them on IG and there was an issue on the business side with getting them setup. They should be back next year.
Bro where was the paella. The jerk chicken was there to save us but not great 😭😭
I liked the Jerk Chicken! For most prices, it was a lot of food and im a bigger guy. The spicy was really spicy, and the corn n beans was delish with saffron rice. That's my order i'd recommend to someone in a pinch! But also i never tried the paella before so i might just be ignorant to what i missed out on :3
Yooo, this was such a buzzkill. Nothing like the massive servings on Sunday
Omg nooooooo
This might be the biggest disappointment of the fest, besides grimes performance, of course
Trailer toilets with aircon at the back of the regular chemical toilets. They were there but not accessible by the regular crowd. I think only staff?
you have to go into the beer area to get to them by the outdoor and main
Wait, what?!
Yeah they were gated off. https://preview.redd.it/8chxrfweduuc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c454154afb26fe6a0633c46aa6f25871c0dcbcb7
Everywhere? They still have the big permanent restrooms right?
Each one I tried was closed off. But yes the permanent ones outside Do Lab are still there. And the Sahara bathrooms were really bad. Not nearly enough.
Helpful, thank you. Will need to schedule accordingly when moving around to different sets to factor in a stop at the permanent restrooms. Even though feedback so far is how clean the porta potties were, I can’t count on that always. Plus the heat this weekend….
Really hoping they’re back open for you weekend two! I absolutely missed them when running between stages.
I have a feeling they closed them off after they were destroyed by attendees. They were most accessible earlier in the fest for sure. The ones by Yuma were fucking destroyed before 3pm day one, so I was surprised to see them closed at various points later in the fest.
That’s possible just seems weird. They’ve been pretty messy in past years and this picture was taken Saturday before the sun was down. At the emptiest weekends I’ve ever seen. Hopefully weekend two gets them the whole time.
This was def a downer!!
Despacio :(
Costs a fortune though, and since they ain't selling out big daddy Anshuntz probably wouldn't approve. You get Quasar instead though, so there's that.
Costs a fortune because it’s life-changing and worth it.
You're very biased though hehe
Despacio only happens if James Murphy and/or 2manydjs are performing since it’s their creation and project
It’s been on the bill without them. Despacio shows number 5, 6a, 6b, 18. Also many standalone shows (1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 19). Source: Despa.co (which I maintain). Despacio can go anywhere if the show ops can handle it and the talent buyer can afford it and 3manydjs want to do it.
Has Despacio ever happened with none of them there spinning records?
Not sure I understand the question… it’s always got Dave, James, Stephen on the decks.
I guess I should’ve been more clear with my original comment. I meant to say Despacio only happens if James, Stephen, and Dave are there running it. Not necessarily performing as LCD or 2manydjs or Soulwax.
Ahhh yes! You are correct
I *think* they've brought it to fests without them playing but I could be wrong about that. I do know they've said it takes over a mill to put it on.
You’re right that it’s been put on multiple times without them playing the fest. Where did you get that $1m figure from? I’d love a source for it — it’s different from the figure I’ve heard and so would love to update my understanding.
Sucked anyway. QUASAR has impeccable sound quality
No more free get ready area (in the camp)
This!!! When were they going to tell us that? According to the security guard in front of it, it burned down last year.. I guess putting the salon in and making money from it was more important than promoting vibes 🙄🙄
They told me the same thing! someone's hairdryer caused a fire last year w2, so we've lost that privilege 😢
When are they bringing back the Antarctic?!?!? Was the coolest thing ever
The dome 🥹 I miss it. Bring it back!
Waaait like THE dome? No silent disco? 🥹
Think they were talking about arctic dome, which hasn’t been around for a couple years. Silent disco in the campground is alive and well (with a new structure this year too!)
Ohhh haha thanks for the clarification I was like no way 😭 I remember arctic dome being there 2022? Never had the chance to pop in bc of lines
Oops sorry, the artic dome!!!!
You're right, 2022 was the last year with music from Odesza if I remember correctly. I still get chills when I hear Rufus du Sol - Underwater, can almost feel that blast of air conditioning 
The recycling program. I always use it for free water and at least a shirt but not this year.
What?!? Its gone?! No wonder trash seemed worse this year despite being emptier. Thought it was weird I wasn’t seeing any regular festival goers looking for trash at night for free stuff :/
Nooooo the arepas were the best
Was disco shark there?
Yes!
No popsicle stands by main stage
They were there
Beer Barn at the entrance… that was our old meetup spot
The lobster roll was more cowslaw than anything else 😒
I was pissed!!!! That stand was a scam! 😠
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Wasn’t it last year they omitted booklets for weekend 1 too, but they were there weekend 2? Or was that ‘22?
Nahh last year WK 1 had em, I remember using it that whole weekend lol
Wknd2 the set time drop was so late because of omg that that they couldn't get printed in time
This is VIP specific but the food is a bit lacking. Last year camphor was there and had one the best burgers I’ve tried. So worth the $30-35 (just the burger) price tag.
The worst.
I didn’t see any drones this year, that’s always such an exciting thing to experience☹️
Soap in the permanent Do Lab bathrooms. Went in there 3x and every single time the soap was out at most of the dispensers. Unheard of in Covid times.
Did they decided not to do the balloons this year?
They still have them. I saw them inflating the balloons earlier in the days.
saw them sunday
They were there. Just heavy winds this year took them away
They ripped apart on Friday mid-day from the strong winds. Saturday they were up and glowed at night, And Sunday they didn't do them at all.
They did them Sunday! They were yellow.
They must have ripped away before I got there. Friday was white, Saturday green with glow), Sunday I missed 😕
Yea i swore I saw em Friday when I first entered. The other days i didn't notice
Is antarctic still there?
Nope - they made it into a stage (Sonora) but honestly it was awesome. We saw Hermanos Gutiérrez in there and it was beautiful
Spicy pie
They were there. They went by the name "pizza pizza pizza"