Pre-Festival Overview
Pre-Festival Overview
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Covers: Wed May 13 ~10pm arrival → Fri May 16 6:45pm (festival gate) Goal: Flip the sleep schedule to a late-night pattern, enjoy Vegas, and arrive at EDC Night 1 fully prepared and well-rested.
Time Blocks at a Glance
| Block | Window | Purpose | Detail Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block A | Wed ~10pm → Thu ~dawn | Stay-up night — acclimate to late schedule | Wednesday Night Activities |
| Block B | Thu morning → Thu early afternoon | First sleep block | Sleep & Acclimation |
| Block C | Thu afternoon | Grocery run + home setup | Meal Planning |
| Block D | Thu evening | Light Vegas outing OR rest at home | Wednesday Night Activities |
| Block E | Thu night → Fri early morning | Second (optional) late-night push | Sleep & Acclimation |
| Block F | Fri morning → Fri afternoon | Sleep, gear prep, pack for Night 1 | EDC Prep Checklist |
| Block G | Fri ~4pm → 6:45pm | Final prep, eat a real meal, shuttle | EDC Prep Checklist |
Key Questions to Resolve
- Where should we spend the Wed stay-up night — Strip, Fremont, or a mix? (Verdict: Both)
- What's the ideal first sleep block length and timing on Thursday? (Verdict: 6am-2pm)
- What time should we wake up Thursday to still have time for errands? (Verdict: 2pm)
- Should we do a light second late-night session Thu→Fri to reinforce the schedule? (Verdict: Yes, 2am sleep)
- What are the absolute must-haves to buy/prepare before Friday gate open? (See EDC Prep Checklist)
Linked Notes
- 00 - Step Zero (Pre-Departure) — Tuesday night McAllen start, packing strategy, and Wednesday clock-flip sleep.
- Wednesday Night Activities — Agent findings: Strip (10pm-1am) then Fremont East (1am-dawn).
- Sleep & Acclimation — Agent findings: 6am-2pm flip sleep; 2am-11am Friday sleep.
- EDC Prep Checklist — Agent findings: Essential electrolytes, theft-proof gear, and VIP/Shuttle tips.
- Meal Planning — Food strategy across the whole trip (Pending)