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Phantom - wow, just wow. They really know how to get you right in the feels. Stunning, stunning ballad - I can't get enough of Rach 2.

I've never watched on Flo before - do you get the same commentary/interviews, etc. that the theaters get during prelims? Is there any commentary at all?

In case anyone reads this thread before next year’s show, I would definitely recommend eating before you go to the stadium. The concession lines were insane. I would also take a chance on sneaking in some water - water only concession lines were just as bad. Also, use the entrance gate on the opposite side of the stadium as the merchandise tents (near section TT). No waiting there versus hundreds in line on the other side.

Wow, the quality of all the corps tonight was just insane. My personal favorites were Bluecoats, Boston, and Crown. The first two prove that you can use popular music and familiar themes to be both accessible to the casual fan and high-quality art. Some of the programs are just too high-concept for me. Crown's on the list because I just love Gabriel's Oboe.

Intermission in the theater seems like a missed opportunity. Would love to see some throwback videos, Open Class champion, anything but a countdown clock.

Theater crowd here in Kennesaw GA loved SOA!

DCI's recap says 13,700 - last year's recap says there was 15,000.

Gorgeous rendition of Gabriel's Oboe! Biggest crowd reaction so far.

Side question about this show - is the venue easy to access by public transportation? I was thinking about making this show part of a vacation. I would stay in the city and then commute out to Chester for the show. Thanks!

Incredible victory run from SCV. I found myself watching the drum major as much as the corps. His passion is no doubt undeniable.

Random thoughts: Was anybody else as cold in the stadium as I was? I thought t-shirt and shorts would be fine (it's Atlanta in July, after all) but it was not nearly enough clothing. The echo off the empty side wasn't as noticeable towards the end of the night. Can't beat the concession prices and lines moved fairly quickly. Judging by the amount of people out there and bags I saw, lots of $$$ was made in the souvenir area. Looks like some corps were starting to run out of items. That being said, from an entertainment perspective, my favorites:- -Boston: understandable plot, visually interesting, loved the ending -Mandarins: Loved the uniqueness of it -Music City: biased Tennessean for sure, but again an understandable, well-executed plot. Between the way they're developing and the population boom in Nashville, watch out for them! -Vanguard: Props added to the production (which I don't think is always the case) and they played their faces off. Well-deserved win. Can't wait to compare tonight to the theater show!

Where is the souvenir marketplace? I didn't see it when I came in.

Anyone know if the show starts at 7:00 or 7:30? This website says both. http://www.carolinacrown.org/index.php/crownpreview-show

Another one for Charlotte!

Is there a list out there somewhere of Finals attendance by year?