Indio, California - Festivalgoers are reporting waiting times of over 12 hours just to get into the campgrounds. Some arrived as early as 2:00 AM on Thursday and were still stuck in line in the afternoon.
A major complaint is the absence of portable restrooms along the lines, forcing people to use the roadside. There are also reports of attendees running out of gas while waiting.
Some car campers are already demanding partial or full refunds due to the severely impacted experience. I bet they are...
Official Opening Time: Coachella's official website states that camping begins at 9:00 AM on the Thursday before the festival. However, traditionally, gates have opened much earlier (around 3:15-3:30 AM), leading many to arrive early, which may have exacerbated the congestion this year with the later official opening.
You have to come prepared when you make these decisions.
It's important to note that the main festival gates for performances typically open an hour before the first act each day. The current issues seem to be primarily affecting those trying to access the camping areas on the day before the festival officially begins.
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