Ultra Music Festival Ticket Tips and Tricks

Ultra Music Festival was this weekend, did it all work out fine for you?

If you were like many people, you were stuck waiting in long lines or dealing with scalpers.

Much like last year, I ran into a few problems along the way that almost ruined my chance to go to Ultra Music Festival. The main problem, which I’m sure many have experienced, has been problems ordering their tickets online.

I figure this post should clear up a few things about grabbing your Ultra Music Festival tickets.

1. Tickets Not Processing Online

Last year I had the same problem as I did this year, every time I tried to order tickets I woulds see an error message.

The worst part about this credit card error message is that it locks your account. Once your account has been locked, you need to send an email to support or call them to have them remove it.

Most often it’s trouble with the billing address.

For some reason it had a hard time accepting my P.O. Box as my billing address, taking a few extra days to finally be able to order the tickets.

2. Call Support – They’re Helpful

If you are having any problem ordering your Ultra Music Festival tickets, don’t bother sending an email because it takes far too long; give support a phone call.

You’ll only wait a few minutes but once you’re through, you should be able to explain any problems you have.

The best part is that you can clear up any hold on your card and if they’re feeling particularily helpful, they’ll bypass it and allow the system to accept your info.

3. Don’t Forget Your I.D.’s

Unless you have your physical tickets, you’ll need to do a Will Call.

A will call means you show up at the venue, get in line and show your receipt, I.D. and the credit card you use to buy the tickets.

Without your I.D. and credit card, you’re pretty screwed so make sure you bring them.

4. You Can Always Buy At The Venue

For those that are getting a little anxiouss about not buying online, you can still buy tickets at the main entrance.

Yes, they will be a little extra but at least you don’t have to worry about how you’re going to go to UMF.

5. In Case Of Emergency – Scalp

There are tons of scalpers running around the area selling extra tickets.

Usually you can find a good deal but if you’re really strapped to get in, you may pay a bit more.

These scalpers generally buy a load of tickets during presale when they are cheap, then sell them the day of the events for double.

6. Keep Your Tickets Safe

If you got the 2 day General Admission pass to UMF, you’re going to be carrying around your extra ticket.

Make sure you keep it in a really safe spot. I don’t suggest carrying it on you just incase you get pick pocketed. Instead, run back to your car and stash it in the glove box or somewhere where people won’t look for it.

7. One Credit Card Per Purchase

The biggest gripe I have with buying tickets online is that you can only use your credit card once.

If a friend decides to come later, you can’t use that same card so either they will need one or you’re stuck buying it at the gates or scalping.

8. They Generally Don’t Check I.D.’s

After you get your tickets, all the people at the front entrance will do is rip them and tell you to go in.

Although there are names printed on the tickets, they don’t care; this is how scalpers can sell them.

There is no reentry so make sure you bring everything in with you!

9. Don’t Keep Processing Your Tickets!

I found this out the hard way.

If you keep trying to order your tickets and keep getting the error message, you will be deducted the full amount in your bank account for a temporary period.

I looked at my balance today only to see that I was -$240. I had to call the people to see what’s up and they basically said they hold the fee until it’s processed.

If the charge doesn’t go through, they will eventually reimburse you. Unfortunately, you’ll need to check with your bank to make sure they don’t overdraft you.

If you are overdrafted, you can call support and they’ll help clear it up.

Hopefully you don’t run into any of these troubles and get right in. If you do, just take some time to clear everything up with support. If you can’t, you can still buy tickets at the venue.