1)
How much do tickets cost?
Advance tickets are $22 for adults and $12 for Youth (age 5-17 years). Tickets at the door will be $25 for Adults; the Youth price will remain the same. Ticket price
is good for all-day admission – guests are welcome to tour during
the day, leave, and come back in the evening for fireworks.
2)
Are there any discounts on ticket purchases?
Save $3 on each Adult ticket by purchasing them in advance. (Admission at the door is $25 for Adults and $12 for Youth.) Members are admitted free.
We have a great membership program that provides free admission to both this year’s and next year’s event, plus our annual Monster Bash, and museum admission through the end of next July – it’s only $75 for the “Family & Friends” level.
3)
What time should I be there?
The gates open at Noon. Ship tours are available from Noon to 8:00pm. Children’s games will be available from 1:00pm-8:00pm. Live music on the Flight Deck starts at 3:00pm and goes until 9:00pm. The doors will remain open for arrivals until 9:00pm.
4)
How late does the evening go?
The event ends right after the fireworks are finished
-- approximately 9:45pm.
5)
Does the ship go anywhere?
No. The engines do not function and the ship remains
permanently tied to the pier.
6)
How should I dress?
We encourage guests to dress in layers. It’s
warm during the day but can get chilly on the Flight
Deck at night.
7)
How is the seating arranged? Is there any Reserved seating?
All seating on the Flight Deck is available on a first-come
basis. You are welcome to bring your own portable folding
chair or a blanket.
8)
Are food and beverages included in the ticket price?
No, but a great selection of food can be purchased for a nominal charge at one of the food concessions. Participating restaurants may include Jose’s Cantina (Mexican), Joe’s Grill (hamburgers and hotdogs), Great American Barbecue, and The New Zealander (traditional pub pies).
9) Am
I allowed to bring food & drinks?
Food and beverages will be available for purchase
on the ship. Outside food and coolers may not be brought
on board the ship.
10)
Is there a bar? How much do drinks cost?
There will be a cash bar on both decks selling a variety
of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Beverage
prices range from $1 for sodas to $5 for beer or wine.
11)
Am I allowed to bring a folding chair?
Small folding chairs with carrying strap are acceptable.
12) Is there an ATM machine onboard?
There is no cash machine onboard
the ship, so please be prepared. Food and beverage concessions do not
accept credit cards, and the Ship’s Store and Ticket
Desk accept credit cards for purchases only.
13) Is there plenty of parking? How much does it cost?
There is plenty of FREE parking across the street from the pier.
14)
Are people under 21 years old allowed?
This is a family event and children are definitely welcome. There are special activities planned for children, including carnival games and bounce house.
15)
How many people usually attend this event?
The attendance averages over 3,000 guests throughout the day.
It’s
a big ship and there is plenty to do.
16)
Is this a safe and secure event?
We have plenty of security personnel to provide a comfortable,
reassuring and safe evening for everyone aboard.
17)
What activities will be on the ship?
In addition to ship tours, we will have plenty of interactive
games. We’ll have a fun zone on the Hangar Deck with carnival games
and table games. On the Flight Deck, we will have a bounce house, inflated
obstacle course, and a bunjee run. Don’t miss a chance to ride
the flight simulator through a Desert Storm mission or a Time Warp.
18) What
can you tell me about the bands?
The music line-up includes many Bay Area favorites. Two bands are scheduled to entertain guests on the Hangar Deck starting at 1:30pm: Starboard Watch (traditional sea chanties) and Romano Marchetti Orchestra (big band and vocal standards). The concert on the Flight Deck begins at 3:00pm: The Replay Band (old-school R&B, Soul, and Rock), The Cocktail Monkeys (Classic Rock, Dance, and Pop), and The Unauthorized Rolling Stones (tribute band).
19)
When will tickets be available?
Tickets can be purchased now. We will start mailing tickets the week of June 16. Orders received after 1:00pm on Friday, June 27, will be placed in Will Call.
20)
Will tickets be available at the door?
If the event is not sold out, the ticket price will be $25 for Adults and $12 for Youth (5-17 years).
We have an awesome membership program that provides free admission to this year’s event, our annual Monster Bash, next year’s Fourth of July party, and museum admission through the end of next July – it’s only $75 for the “Family & Friends” level.
21)
How can I order tickets?
Tickets can be ordered by calling the USS Hornet Museum at
(510) 521-8448 ext 282 on weekdays between 10:00am and 4:00pm or by calling
the Ship’s
Store at (510) 521-8448 x 245 during the weekend. For your convenience,
on-line orders can be placed anytime: http://usshornet.stores.yahoo.net/
22)
How do I get to the ship?
Directions will be mailed with the tickets. Directions can also
be accessed on our website at: http://www.uss-hornet.org/visitor_info/get_there.html For
MapQuest users, our address is 707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3 Alameda 94501
23)
Are there hotels in the area that you can recommend?
24) When
will the next dances be? Who will be playing?
Saturday, August 2 – The World Famous GLENN MILLER Orchestra (Tickets on sale now!)
Saturday, October 25 – Monster Bash
Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Please check our events page for updates: www.HornetEvents.com
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