IRISHFAN said:

I am also trying to arrange a trip for next year. Always wanted to go to Minneapolis but never made it - sad to be going now Prince is gone - but we still want to go. I'm looking at flights in both April and June but trying to figure out what would be the better time to travel. I wonder will anything be on in the city, to mark either date - I would have loved to have been outside first Avenue with other fans on April 21st.. Also as someone else commented, would like to visit PP when we are over as this could be a one off trip!! It's just so difficult trying to plan a trip when you have no idea what will be going on!!! How many days would you recommend staying in MN??

At least 3. More if you want to hit the Mall of America.

destinyc1 said:

I know what u guys mean but,you have to read his thoughts on death being about celebration.June 7th i fear will be a only celeb type thing prob Without org invites js.And will prob be overcrowded.

I do understand and get what you are saying from that perspective.

From my perspective, I wouldn't be celebrating his death or even memorializing it. I understand the beauty and peacefulness of him 'transitioning' - however, for me, I want to celebrate his LIFE and gratitude and beautifulness that I had the awesome opportunity to live at the same time as Prince.

I may not even go June 7th , madhouse indeed, but in June most definately. Wen the flowers are blooming and trees getting new leaves and birds singing......Prince and I have to agree to disagree on the birthday thing. Purple hugs to you all.

CandaceS said:

I'm up for April 21..I'm thinking of going to Spike Lees party June 7.

ldmendes said:

I'm up for April 21..I'm thinking of going to Spike Lees party June 7.

What Spike Lee party?

CandaceS said:

ldmendes said:

I'm up for April 21..I'm thinking of going to Spike Lees party June 7.

What Spike Lee party?

Last year Spike had a Prince Born Day block party in Brooklyn..Free..it was really fun. After he thanked everyone for coming to his annual party..I assume it's happening every year..He does it for Michael Jackson as well

Thanks! I heard about that but I didn't remember it when u mentioned Spike, doh.

IRISHFAN said:

Thanks Candace - well yes we'd hope to do and see everything Prince related ...

Here are some guides to what's available:

Jason Noonan's fab Google Map...this rocks because you can see where all the sites are located (note some of the sites accidentally got listed twice):

https://www.google.com/ma...7&z=10

Two other sites listing some of the top Prince sites:

http://www.exploreminneso...nneapolis/
http://www.minneapolis.or...nneapolis/

Count me and my family in for June 2017.

destinyc1 said:

Next hotel room if we reg as a group we dont have to pay til we arrive.

That raises the question: where would ppl want to stay? In downtown MPLS? Or somewhere closer to Chanhassen?

On my October trip we booked in downtown MPLS. Originally because the tribute concert was supposed to be in MPLS (it was moved to St. Paul), and also because of all the other events in MPLS. Staying down there can be expensive, not just for the hotel but also for parking (if you have a car with you).

This might be useful for those wondering about the typical weather and temperatures at different times of year... Click the link to look up Chanhassen weather data for the last few years.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.u...ml?loc=mpx

CandaceS said:

CandaceS said:

IRISHFAN said:

Thanks again! That google map is brilliant!

Yes, it was so helpful to see all the sites laid out like that! I made a copy of it, over time I'm gonna make my own version (and share it when its finished).


As for lodging, I took the plunge and made a reservation for April 17-22 at the Eden Prairie Hyatt Place.

I can cancel/modify that up April 16. So I may move to another hotel if I can get a better rate, or adjust the dates a bit. But, I think the April time frame works best for me.

I vote June 7th mostly because it's a litte more time to save and daughter's dance competitions take over my Spring calender Plus weather is nicer. I think we got REALLY lucky in Oct. on weather. Some Octobers and I'm sure Aprils, will be pretty cold, not that it's a huge deal, but just saying. As far as celebrating his "birth" day or "day he went to heaven" I am indifferent. He did say that he will celebrate the day he dies, so I think either is appropriate. Miss our little Princy. How wise was he? Nothing could get him down. Not even death. A strong spirit indeed.

CandaceS said:

destinyc1 said:

Next hotel room if we reg as a group we dont have to pay til we arrive.

That raises the question: where would ppl want to stay? In downtown MPLS? Or somewhere closer to Chanhassen?

On my October trip we booked in downtown MPLS. Originally because the tribute concert was supposed to be in MPLS (it was moved to St. Paul), and also because of all the other events in MPLS. Staying down there can be expensive, not just for the hotel but also for parking (if you have a car with you).

Personally, I'm gonna wait to see what all will be going on at Paisley Park during my stay. If they have events every evening, then I'm staying in Chanhassen and will drive into Mpls for more shopping and site-seeing.

xRachx said:

I'll be flying into MPLS from London on 19th April. Would be great to meet some peeps from org/fellow fans.

Did u see that they're bringing back Paisley after Dark?! We can go together!!

[Edited 11/10/16 12:33pm]

http://www.businesswire.c...0006577/en

Special themed experiences vary each tour day:

• On Thursdays, all day, starting December 1, VIP tour ticket holders will have the unprecedented opportunity to record live vocals over a short segment of a Prince song in the legendary Studio B control room – the same studio where Prince recorded countless hits, including songs from Sign O’ The Times, Graffiti Bridge and Emancipation. VIP tour ticket holders who record in Studio B will be able to take the live mix home with them on USB.
• On Friday and Saturday evenings starting on December 2 and 3, from 6PM on, guests will be welcomed into the “Paisley Park After Dark” experience, in the tradition of the celebrated Paisley Park After Dark events hosted by Prince through the years. Friday evenings will offer fans a dance party with a DJ in Prince’s private NPG Music Club, in addition to the Paisley Park tour. Saturday evenings will be Movie Night, featuring Prince movies and exclusive, rare performance footage – including video segments never before seen – playing in the Paisley Park Soundstage at 9PM, with different movies and videos shown each week, in addition to the Paisley Park tour. On each Friday and Saturday evening, special dining selections will be available for purchase at the Paisley Park kitchen.
• On Sundays, all day, starting December 4, the “Brunch Experience” VIP tour package will include a special meal in the NPG Music Club, featuring Prince music, videos and many of his favorite foods.

I'm think for spending the whole weekend there..after dark, movie night and brunch on Sunday

I'm planning to visit on the 20th-23rd-ish and to tour on the 21st, though admittedly it will be very hard. Would be wonderful to see some of you there!!!

LRCdancer88 said:

I'm planning to visit on the 20th-23rd-ish and to tour on the 21st, though admittedly it will be very hard. Would be wonderful to see some of you there!!!

I'm still tentatively planning to go up there around that time frame. However I plan to schedule my PP tours* on days other than April 21. I'll leave that day open so I could attend anything special that is scheduled (if there is anything).

Hmm, the 21st is a Friday...I wonder if they'll have the PP After Dark dance party that evening?

* I say "tours" because I want to do the VIP tour again...but I also want to go to one of those PP After Dark events, probably the Saturday movie night. And that requires buying a GA tour ticket! But who knows, things could change by April!

CandaceS said:

LRCdancer88 said:

I'm planning to visit on the 20th-23rd-ish and to tour on the 21st, though admittedly it will be very hard. Would be wonderful to see some of you there!!!

I'm still tentatively planning to go up there around that time frame. However I plan to schedule my PP tours* on days other than April 21. I'll leave that day open so I could attend anything special that is scheduled (if there is anything).

Hmm, the 21st is a Friday...I wonder if they'll have the PP After Dark dance party that evening?

* I say "tours" because I want to do the VIP tour again...but I also want to go to one of those PP After Dark events, probably the Saturday movie night. And that requires buying a GA tour ticket! But who knows, things could change by April!

Hmm what do you think they might do for the 21st? I didn't even consider that there would be something special, but now I think it would be silly to think there wouldn't be lol.

I didn't realize that you had to do the GA tour ticket if you wanted to do the after dark event though Is that really so? I don't see anything about it in my email.

LRCdancer88 said:

CandaceS said:

I'm still tentatively planning to go up there around that time frame. However I plan to schedule my PP tours* on days other than April 21. I'll leave that day open so I could attend anything special that is scheduled (if there is anything).

Hmm, the 21st is a Friday...I wonder if they'll have the PP After Dark dance party that evening?

* I say "tours" because I want to do the VIP tour again...but I also want to go to one of those PP After Dark events, probably the Saturday movie night. And that requires buying a GA tour ticket! But who knows, things could change by April!

Hmm what do you think they might do for the 21st? I didn't even consider that there would be something special, but now I think it would be silly to think there wouldn't be lol.

I didn't realize that you had to do the GA tour ticket if you wanted to do the after dark event though Is that really so? I don't see anything about it in my email.

Currently, its $60 (+fees I suppose) to do the PP After Dark on either Friday or Saturday. That includes a GA tour. Scroll down a ways on this page to see the details:

https://officialpaisleypark.com/pages/paisley-park-tours

I will be in NA next summer. June 7 would be cool!

CandaceS said:

LRCdancer88 said:

Hmm what do you think they might do for the 21st? I didn't even consider that there would be something special, but now I think it would be silly to think there wouldn't be lol.

I didn't realize that you had to do the GA tour ticket if you wanted to do the after dark event though Is that really so? I don't see anything about it in my email.

Currently, its $60 (+fees I suppose) to do the PP After Dark on either Friday or Saturday. That includes a GA tour. Scroll down a ways on this page to see the details:

https://officialpaisleypark.com/pages/paisley-park-tours

Ah, you're right! I don't know what I should do, then! I definitely was planning on the VIP tour but this complicates things. I'd be interested to see what the first people have to say about PP After Dark. Anyone here planning to go in December?