Today Made Event send out an email blast that covers just about every question you may have heading into Electric Zoo day one tomorrow. For those of you not on their mailing list, or for those of you who don’t check your email regularly, below you’ll find all of the information. Their guide covers everything from how “Will Call” works and directions to the festival to the list of official afterparties and acceptable forms of ID. I hope you find this useful.
If you have any further questions check out Electric Zoo’s F.A.Q. or feel free to send us a message on Twitter, Facebook, or in the comment section below. We’ll do our best to help you and remember to have a fun and safe weekend!
Note: Everything below this point is copied directly out of Made Event’s email.
Buying Tickets
The festival box office, located at the Main Gate (adjacent to parking lot C), will open at 10am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, provided tickets are still available. You will be able to purchase festival passes there. VIP Upgrades and Official Afterparty tickets will be sold inside the festival grounds at the Info Booth.
Upgrade to the VIP Expierance
We strive to make Electric Zoo the memory of a lifetime for everyone who comes through our gates. Sometimes people find after they arrive that they’d like to take it to the next level, with the VIP Experience. Upgrades to VIP will be available at the festival Info Booth. Benefits include:
- Express Festival Entry
- VIP Lounge Access with plush furniture, premium food and cash bar
- Exclusive Viewing Areas at Main Stage East and Main Stage West
- VIP Air Conditioned Bathrooms
- On Site Event Host
Beware Third Party Tickets
In order to protect yourself against purchasing potentially fraudulent tickets, please only purchase tickets from the Electric Zoo website or at the Box Office. If you buy tickets from an unauthorized third party, there is a chance that they are not legitimate tickets and will not be honored for entry to the festival.
There are NO PAPER TICKETS FOR ELECTRIC ZOO. All tickets are in the form of a wristband with an embedded RFID chip that will be scanned for entry. If anyone offers to sell you a festival ticket that looks like a traditional concert ticket, DO NOT PURCHASE IT.
How Will Call Works
If you ordered your pass after the shipping cutoff date of August 20, or if you ordered via International Will Call, or if you’ve been informed that your pass will be at Will Call for some other reason, such as a problem with delivery, your wristband will be waiting for you at Will Call at the festival main box office.
Everyone picking up their wristband at Will Call MUST PRINT OUT THEIR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. If you’re taking the ferry or shuttle bus to the festival, bring your print confirmation email to the ferry or shuttle bus departure point in Manhattan (check your confirmation email to make sure you’re headed to the correct place – either ferry or shuttle bus). Please do be sure to PRINT your confirmation email or you will be turned away. You will also need the credit card used to purchase your tickets and your valid photo ID. If you prefer to get yourself to the festival via other means (for example walking, biking, or being dropped off by car), you can bring your confirmation email directly to the Will Call area of the festival box office on Randall’s Island (near Lot C of Icahn Stadium). If you didn’t receive your confirmation email, first check to see if it got accidentally caught by your Spam filter, and if not, please contact Front Gate Tickets by visiting http://support.frontgatetickets.com or by calling 888-512-SHOW.
Getting to the Festival
Please note that if you purchased a pass that included Shuttle Bus transportation, you will not be able to take the Ferry. If you purchased a pass that included Ferry Transportation, you will not be able to take the Shuttle Bus.
Ferries and Shuttle Buses travel to and from Randall’s Island Park for all three days throughout the day. These services will be non-stop starting at 10am each morning and they will run a little after the festival is over to ensure that everyone is able to make it back to Manhattan.
Shuttle Buses will leave from and return to East 126th St at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The trip only takes about 10 minutes. Ferries depart from East 35th Street Ferry Landing located at the intersection of East 35th Street at the FDR Drive. The trip takes about 25 minutes.
A Special Note for Groupon & Living Social customers: The deal you purchased does NOT include transportation, so you’ll need to know how to make your way to Randall’s Island. The Electric Zoo Ferries and Shuttle Buses are reserved for those customers who purchased their pass directly from Electric Zoo. But there are still plenty of options for getting to the festival. Read on…
MTA Bus
The MTA is New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the subways and city buses. Use the MTA’s Trip Planner+ to plan your trip and refer to the “Service Status” box for real time updates. You can also call 511 for automated travel information 24/7; agents are available from 6 AM to 9 PM daily. If you are hearing impaired, use your preferred relay service provider or the free711 relay.
Walking, Biking, or Driving
You can also walk, bike, or drive to the festival. Cyclists and pedestrians can make their way to the festival by walking across the footbridge from E. 103rd St. in Manhattan onto Randall’s Island Park. It takes about 20-25 minutes to walk from the Manhattan side of the footbridge to the festival entrance. Pedestrians can also walk across the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge from Manhattan (about 15 minutes), Queens (about 30 minutes), or the Bronx (about 15 minutes). BICYCLISTS PLEASE NOTE: Bikes are NOT allowed on the ferry or buses. Bike parking is South of the RFK Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, near the Ferry Landing on Randall’s Island. Follow signs from the main festival entrance.
Parking on Randall’s Island will be very limited – if you plan on driving, you should purchase a parking pass in advance. You will only need 1 parking pass per vehicle – you do not need a parking pass for each person in your vehicle. There is NO OVERNIGHT PARKING and NO TAILGATING allowed on Randall’s Island.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Manhattan: Get on the RFK Bridge at East 125th Street or Exit 18 from FDR Drive (left exit from northbound or right hand exit from southbound Harlem River Drive). Once on the RFK Bridge, E-Z Pass users should stay left for the exit to Randall’s Island Park, immediately after the toll plaza. Those paying cash at the toll should stay to the right and take the entrance ramp to Randall’s Island Park located about a half-mile past the toll plaza on the right hand side.
From Long Island: Get on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge from the Grand Central Parkway. Stay right for the exit to Randall’s Island, immediately after the toll plaza.
From the Bronx: Take the Major Deegan or Bruckner Expressway to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Once on the RFK Bridge continue toward Queens. After the Queens toll plaza, bear right for the Randall’s Island exit (about 200 yards).
From Brooklyn: Take the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Stay right for the exit to Randall’s Island Park, immediately after the toll plaza.
From Queens: Get on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge from the Grand Central Parkway. Stay right for the exit to Randall’s Island Park, immediately after the toll plaza.
From New Jersey: From I-80 or the New Jersey Turnpike, get on the George Washington Bridge. Follow signs for “Through Traffic” (on the upper level, stay to the left, on the lower level, stay to the right) to get onto the Cross Bronx Expressway, then take the Harlem River Drive/Amsterdam Avenue exit. Keep left onto the Harlem River Drive, then stay straight to take FDR Drive South to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. On the Bridge, E-Z Pass users should stay left for the exit to Randall’s Island Park, immediately after the toll plaza. Those paying cash at the toll should stay to the right and take the entrance ramp to Randall’s Island Park located about a half-mile past the toll plaza on the right hand side.
From Westchester: Take I-87 (New York State Thruway) southbound. I-87 will turn into the Major Deegan Expressway. Follow signs to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, pass through the tollbooth, and stay to the right. Take the exit for Randall’s Island.
For more info, please visit our Getting There page by clicking here
Acceptable Forms of ID
ELECTRIC ZOO IS AN 18 AND OLDER EVENT.
You must be at least 21 years old and present valid government-issued photo ID in order to purchase and/or consume alcohol, and/or to access VIP areas.
EVERYONE must present one of the following forms of identification to enter the festival grounds.
THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR IDENTIFICATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Valid driver’s license from any US state or Canada
- Valid identification issued by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (Non-Driver ID card)
- Valid United States military identification
- Valid passport or visa issued by your country’s government
PHOTOCOPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Important Reminder about Prohibited Items
Please remember that the following items are prohibited. Do NOT bring any of these items with you to the festival:
- Large bags/backpacks (we ask that everyone keep backpack size as small as possible, the equivalent of a pouch or small utility bag)
- Weapons of any kind
- Outside food & beverages
- Professional cameras & recording devices (no SLR/DSLR or cameras with detachable lenses)
- Illegal substances
- Squirt guns, misters, spray bottles, etc
- Laser pens and similar focused-light devices
- Bad attitudes
- Glowsticks
- Chairs
- Cans, canteens, flasks (empty camelbaks and water bottles will be allowed)
- Pets
- Bicycles, scooters, personal motorized vehicles
- Musical instruments
- Sleeping bags (no overnight camping or sleepovers)
- Umbrellas
- E-cigarettes
- Any container of liquid
- Totem poles or flag sticks
- Candy
- Walkie Talkies
- Fake IDs – they will be confiscated and your wristband will be cut without refund
If you need to bring a prescription medication, you must bring a copy of your prescription to be evaluated by our medical staff.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Register your wristband
This year we’re offering you a chance to Register your Wristband online before the festival so you can receive a plethora of unique perks. Your wristband contains a number of state of the art security features, including a uniquely coded RFID chip. So make sure to register your wristband by clicking the button below to receive these cool features:
- Automatically ensures your wristband’s authenticity and enhances your ability to receive customer support.
- Provides chances to participate in giveaways and deals from us and our sponsors, starting with this: One lucky person who registers their wristband will win a pair of 3 Day General Admission passes to Electric Zoo 2014!
- Gives you the ability to link your wristband to your Facebook account to check-in automatically when you walk through the festival gate.
(For VIP/Platinum ONLY) Offers the option of cashless transactions by linking your wristband to a credit card. Register your wristband for cashless transactions at http://ezoo.pay.intellifest.com and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a prize package including several incredible items from our partners:
- Win a Samsung Galaxy Mega™ to take your smartphone experience to the next level with the stunning 6.3″ HD display
- A year supply of Vita Coco will go to one lucky winner in the NY/NJ area. Replenish with Vita Coco coconut water all year long! Vita Coco is jam-packed with electrolytes and a great source of potassium so you can stay hydrated all year! Must be in the NY/NJ area to qualify.
- Electric Zoo’s official limited edition phone cases! Two designs in the following sizes: iPhone 4, 5 and Samsung Galaxy 3, 4
- After Party Tickets! Friday – Roseland Ballroom (Benny Benassi, Deniz Koyu, Sultan + Ned Shepard, Alex English), Saturday – Pacha (Wolfgang Gartner, David Heartbreak, Danny Shoc), Sunday – Best Buy Theater (Adventure Club, Lucky Date, LOUDPVCK, TJANI)
- Winners will be notified via text and email
Your wristband can play a huge role in your safety as well, should an emergency arise, so we encourage you to provide us with an emergency contact during the registration process.
Help each other be safe!
There will be more party animals at the Zoo this Labor Day Weekend than ever before, and we want to make sure you all enjoy it thoroughly and get home safely. Please watch out for each other, and know that help is all around you. If you see someone slip, trip, or overheat, someone who needs medical attention, rehydration, or just a helping hand, please keep the positive vibe alive, and be a friend to a friend in need. You’ll find Help Points designated by the icon shown here around the festival grounds, as well as medical aid stations marked with a red cross.
Read our special blog post here for safety tips and details
Electric Zoo Official Afterparties
Friday, August 30th
- Benny Benassi, Deniz Koyu, Sultan + Ned Shepard, Alex English @ Roseland Ballroom
- Flux Pavilion, Ookay, J.Rabbit @ Best Buy Theater
- Toolroom Ten: Mark Knight, Stefano Noferini, Gina Turner, Special Guest MK @ Pacha NYC
- Dixon, Joey Anderson, Francis Harris, Noel Jackson @ Output
- Cajmere @ Cielo
Saturday, August 31st
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dyro, The M Machine @ Roseland Ballroom
- Modeselektor (DJ Set) with Rudimental (DJ Set) and Delta Heavy @ Best Buy Theater
- Wolfgang Gartner, David Heartbreak, Danny Shoc @ Pacha NYC
- Dirtybird Label Night: Claude VonStroke, Eats Everything, Justin Martin @ Output
Sunday, September 1st
- W&W with Jochen Miller and Firebeatz @ Roseland Ballroom
- Adventure Club & Friends: Adventure Club, Lucky Date, LOUDPVCK @ Best Buy Theater
- Fedde Le Grand, Treasure Fingers, Ken Loi @ Pacha NYC
- Laurent Garnier @ Output
Eating at the Zoo
There’s a wide variety of delicious and nutritious food options available at Electric Zoo – check them out!
Arancini Bros
Italian fried rice balls
Bareburger
Organic, all-natural, free range burgers and vegan black bean burgers
Beekman Burgers
Burgers, fries, watermelon, and kettle corn
Brooklyn Bangers
Gourmet Hotdogs
Brooklyn Soda Works
Natural fruit sodas
Cheese Freaks
Grilled Cheese, Fried Mac & Cheese Bites
City Fruit
A Selection of fresh fruits, Fruit Punch, fresh whole coconuts
Chickpea’s Falafel
Shawarma, Falafel, Kebabs
Chinese Mirch
Tibetan Momos, sticky wings, steamed buns
Crescent Foods
Artfully delicious and healthy burritos, quesadillas, and wraps
Everything About Crepes
Sweet crepes and savory crepes
Fishing Shrimp
Fish or shrimp tacos, hush puppies, fries, and fish and shrimp baskets
Banh Mi Freaks
BBQ Pork, grilled chicken, or tofu baguettes, crispy fried spring rolls, and watermelon juice.
Fornino’s Balls
Organically prepared meatball sandwiches served on whole grain Kaiser rolls or sliders
Green Pirate Juice Juice Truck
GP Lemonade, The Roots, Green Pirate, Tropicolada Smoothie
Hibachi Heaven
Beef, chicken, shrimp, or tofu, wraps or bowls served with fried rice or vegetables
Hong Kong Street Cart
Cold peanut noodle, vegetarian spring roll, steamed roast pork bun
Italia Pizzeria
Slices of cheese, pepperoni, fresh tomato & basil, white w/spinach, bbq chicken, and meat lovers
Kelvin Slush
Strawberry Lemonade Slush or White Peach Arnold Palmer Slush
La Sonrisa Empanadas
Latin American pastry turnovers with a variety of fillings
Mayhem & Stout
Short rib brisket or braised pork shoulder sandwiches
Melt
Ice cream sanwiches in assorted flavors
Mexicue
Chicken, bean, short rib tacos or pork or chili sliders
Mexico Blvd.
Tacos with various incredible combinations or Nachos with or without meat
Mimi and Coco
Teriyaki balls – Japanese comfort food!
Rickshaw Dumpling
Pork & Chinese chive, chicken & thai basil, or vegetarian edamame dumplings
Roberta’s Pizza
Hand-tossed gourmet pizza
Sigmund’s
Gourmet pretzels
Strawberry Fields
16oz. Natural blended fruit smoothies
Thai BBQ
Veggie pad thai, or chicken teriyaki, or both
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