There are two hotels in easy walking distance. Great rates at both of them.

Also, is the event hotel completely sold out? Or is it just rooms at the discount event rate that are no longer available?

What is the VIP chill room at HAAG? Trying to figure out if it's worth the extra money to be a show sponsor. The person giving the hug may also be a factor in that:

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I can't recall but I've had friends stay there every year. It's a well know chain. I've texted one of my friends that stayed there last year and asked. There are at least two hotels in easy walking distance I recall.

I might have asked this already but is a TNA going to be at the show this year?

Just got my order in for two passes, shirt, and the discount tourney entry. I'll be looking for the chil room.

Gosh, let's hope so! Are you in on TNA SunKing?

Are there going to be food trucks at HAAG this year? Just curious as I remember this being discussed at some point. Thanks!

I've never seen them there and yes the pace next door is awesome BBQ and there are good restaurants across the highway...but food trucks are so gosh darn convienent and affordable.

Two years in a row we had people stuck in it right? Hopefully they are both working this time. Last year only having one elevator was a major bummer.

Yea, the restaurant in the hotel is okay, I just wish they would upgrade the bar tender. He's been there forever and he may be the slowest bar tender I've ever encountered.

For sure. Twin Peaks has outstanding food. I'll be watching the LSU v Ole Miss game there Saturday.

I think the Moncla Mafia has been stuck in that elevator back to back years...so absolutely don't ride in it with those guys.

So, who all is "in" for the LSU v. Ole Miss game on Saturday at Twin Peaks? We got some Tiger fans going to HAAG this year that want a few hours away to watch the game?

I'll probably arrive at the hotel around 11pm on Thursday night. Gosh I'm ready to get this party started!

Both points are awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The side bar is faster and a food truck would be way better. Thank you!!!!!

100%. A safe place to store coolers would be amazing...I'm bringing a cooler this year.

Have I mentioned recently this is my favorite show? Seriously. TPF is great and all but HAAG is always an absolutely 100% blast.

Being able to keep some coolers in the VIP chill room would just make it all the better!!!!

Not going to lie, that's a huge plus!

PavBall and I are getting close. Should arrive by 1am or so.

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They had the back gate closed to entrance last night around midnight. I had to come up a technically closed road.

I suggest everyone get their cars here as early as possible. The Texas department of transportation is using the hotel lot to secure their vehicles over night. I estimate there are 40 of their large trucks eating up spots. That substantially reduces the number of parking spaces. Should be fine if you get here early.

Hands down. Phenominal band and really fits in well with the spirit of HAAG. I hope they return next year for sure, glad they had them in the main room.

I agree. They will get through the construction issue next year. I like how laid back that hotel is, and gosh the elevators were great this year. Noticeable difference from years past.

Any one know what Phil Grimaldi’s pinside handle is? Please PM it to me. Just want to ask him a friendly HAAG related tourney question. Thanks.

Got it. Thank you.

I know people were frustrated this year with the construction right at the entrance to the hotel, hurricane refugees, and Texas department of transportation issues. That said, all of those issues should be concluded for next year.

The hotel is pretty laid back. No one turning off your machines at the stroke of midnight or looking at what brand of beer you are carrying in your hand to see if you bought it from the hotel. Those seem like small things, but part of the fun of HAAG is its party atmosphere so I hope that if it moves it is to another laid back venue...that’ll let the party continue till 3am.

It’s nice having the run of a hotel. We have that at the current location (just had a lot of peculiar events this year complicating matters).

Do we know the dates for next year?

Yea, i figured, but my wife and i were just talking about how much fun we had so thought I’d throw it out there.

I hope y'all get that mad scientist band again. They were awesome!