Just got home from a great night. But Vancouverites ARE pissed. Apparently, concessions/beer stands were a NIGHTMARE! Hour long lineups, food running out, beer running out etc. From all accounts, it was THAT bad.
Truly a shame because the respsonse about everything else was so positive. The playing area is so much brighter and more wide open. The roof looked pretty spectacular. Big thumbs up from that standpoint.
The concession issue is pretty big because it just leaves a sour taste in people's mouths and I'm sure plenty of people won't be back until the situation is fixed. I guess an optimist will say that if concession was the biggest problem, then it was a good night because that sort of thing can be fixed.
Interested to see the Caps first game there on Sunday with the upper bowl tarped off.
The issue as to whether or not they should have spent this much money is definitely a fair one and will always be up for debate. But at the end of the day, the renovations are done, so shut up and enjoy it. There's not going to be a refund, tax payers are on the hook, so rather than bitch and complain, make the best of it. And remember, it's not just a new roof. It's a new facility with an old shell.
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