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had my nephew over and showed him a video from the dream weekend this year.
quite a scene at sandals . take a look. anyway he now wants to make plans to go next year.
he's 25. i know i would not fit in to the crowd but would be a blast watching from a bit of a distance. anyone on the board that has partaken of the activities care to offer any info in regards to safety .
I've been a number of times and only had two minor experiences where my safety was at risk at all.
The first was having items taken from my purse while at the bar alone. It happened very quickly, a man grabbed my bag and opened it (it only had a magnetic snap) and grabbed what they could while shoving me to the ground. Luckily I had quick reflexes and grabbed my bag back so they didn't get much at all. I immediately went to the security, they were maybe 25ft away and they just shrugged, said they didn't see and there were too many people to do anything.
Second was involving transportation to and from a party, motorcycles are not safe on wet roads.
If he wants to go, he should be fine as long as he has some experience in Jamaica and stays aware. Safety advice for Dream is pretty standard, don't go alone, try to stick with your group as much as possible, don't drink too much, don't take drinks or drugs from strangers, avoid taking bike taxis or at least be very choosy with them (if they're smoking or drinking, move on!). Any large gathering where individuals may be vulnerable will always attract a certain type that will try to take advantage but I wouldn't say its more of a concern there than anywhere else. I did not go this year but was around during that time and had friends that went. Due to the SOE there was heightened security and it was not as busy as usual, if the SOE continues to that time next year I imagine it would be the same.
Feel free to ask me anything else about it!
Aezb, glad no harm done and you were able to get the purse back. i will share your info with my nephew. i am going to suggest he not go. i looked at a couple of the videos. does look like a blast but the way to crowded
Wow, I would suggest he does go! Dream Weekend is great! Crowded yes, but at 25 it is perfect!
mi have been in town for the last 6 Dream Weekends/Weeks...….
3 years ago was the busiest one before they hiked the ticket prices....
it's a spring break for adults...….majority of the people are Jamaican and 25 - 45 years old....
you need to book now if you want a shot at a place on the beach road where the action is....
it's a Hedonistic experience like none other...….lost of flesh shown at the parties
it's not an orgy so to speak....as many are there to party and not hookup......though mi imagine some do
mi think the two best parties are the White Party which is one of the first ones and absolutely packed...…
and the other great party which is the most expensive one at Kool Runnings Water Park.....
trying to navigate from the roundabout to like Coco La Palm is a challenge as it's packed with cars and people from 4PM on...
walking or bicycling then are your best bets.....and look out for those crazy motorcycle drivers...….dem dangerous...
when the last party gets out on the beach it gets really crazy with all the partiers heading back to their hotels......…
mi like hanging outside the venues......especially like the White Party.....and people watch....
mi must have seen a 100 Miss Jamaica's all within a couple hours time...…..true
Dream Week goers usually travel in packs......like anywhere from 2 or 3 to maybe 30 in a group...….yah mon
and der much more than 2 people to a room during Dream Weekend...….lol
if you see an old fat American hanging outside of the White Party this summer.....it probably mi...….lol
Cool Runnings, Marko
Looks like a real party. If only I were 40 years younger.
Yeah, not that big of a deal haha could have happened at a party anywhere in the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by original spanky
I wouldn't base suggesting he not go on videos of the event, more if he and friends have enough sense to safely handle a large scale party (if they've never been to one before). I've been to some parties in Negril unrelated to Dream that were just as, if not more, busy and wild than some of the Dream parties. They really make the most of marketing it, most of the videos are filmed to make it look as outrageous and busy as possible. Most of the venues are quite large, the crowd spreads out and they end up with slightly slower areas that they don't tend to show in videos. An alternative could be only going to a few parties instead of the whole thing. Doing it all is pretty exhausting anyways, he might need a vacation afterwards!
what type of cost to get into parties like the white party or the kool runnings party?
The General Week Pass for 2018 was $345 with the Early Bird Purchase of $295.....Quote:
Originally Posted by original spanky
they have a VIP Pass too that was like $500+...…..includes food etc versus just drinks
I personally don't buy the pass as going to all the events would be a killer plus be very expensive....
not only do you have to pay for a pass or ticket...…..but you need the outfits to go to each party...
so overall it can be quite an investment...…you would be surprised how many Jamaicans do the whole week
Jamaicans save up all year to go to Dream Week...….it's their big vacation from urban life like in Kingston....
the White/DayDream Party ticket was like $8,000J...….and the Wet & Wild at Kool Runnings was like around $12,000J
around $8,000J is the going ticket price for a party last year...….
previous years it was $6,000J....personally mi think the promoters are getting too greedy these days
below was the lineup for 2018 which gives you an idea of the parties they have...….
mi always do the Concert as it's the cheapest party at $3,500J...…
unfortunately they didn't have the concert in 2019 because of the shooting incident the year before in 2018
2018 Dream Week Lineup
1. Dream Live Concert: August 2nd
Arrive casually dressed to have this live concert launch you into the Dream Weekend party series. Experience the electrifying excitement of watching the hottest stars of 2018, entertain you under the stars. Patrons in the past have been entertained by Spice, Dexta Daps, Popcaan, Bounty Killer and others. 2018 will be no different.
2. Celebrity Playground: August 3rd
An event that has been hosted in the past by Kardinal Offishall and has included a live performance by Mavado. Be amongst the sea of red and white attired patrons partying to hottest selection of DJs and performers. It is the perfect opportunity to show some patriotism with your flag if it includes red and white colors. The Canadians are usually out representing in strong numbers.
3.Twisted Spiritz: August 3rd
This night time event has you dressed in whatever you consider to be sleepwear. You might be wearing sleepwear but you are definitely not sleeping. You will be kept awake by the music that in the past has been carefully chosen by the team. Be sure to try the mixed drinks unique to this event. Looking for dress ideas, check our 2017 gallery for Twisted Pics
4. Daydreams: August 4th
This might be what heaven looks like when the angels are having a good time as patrons are dressed head to toe in white. This luxuriously staged event provides food to all patrons. The talented and skillful Djs have kept past patrons entertained and coming back for more annually.
5. Yush: August 4th
This is were throwback dancehall music takes center stage. At this night time event with the Caribbean Sea as a backdrop, the dress code is Beach Chic. Witness artists who have been performing on the dancehall scene for years and have an arsenal of hits. Before Lady Saw exited the dancehall scene she had shared the Yush stage with Beenie Man. They both gave equally stellar performances. Elephant Man is another performer who has headlined among many others.
6. Wet 'n' Wild: August 5th
This highly anticipated event is the talk of every returning patron. It is an experience like none other. A live show at a water park that patrons can enjoy while in the various pools or as they slide down a water slide. It is a unique concept that resonates with patrons. Plan to wear a water worthy outfit and to get "Wet 'n' Wild" in it. An event where dancehall reigns but has welcomed the likes of Cardi B. Dancehall artists that have performed in the past include Aidoina, Ishawna and Shenseea.
7. World Vibes: August 5th
This is the event for the die hard dancehall fan. It is where DJs who specialize in the dancehall genre skillfully battle each other with dub plates. The night ends with 1 DJ annihilating the competition. Who could forget the year where the German sound crew, Jugglerz came out onto the stage and shocked the crowd with their versatility. It was the ultimate battle with the heavy hitter DJ Tony Matterhorn. Come out to this event dressed in black and witness who will come out on top of this 2018's sound clash.
8. Mawnin After: August 6th
This is a new event for Dream Weekend's 10th Anniversary. Patrons dress in yellow to rise with the sun and party to midday. Expect to eat breakfast at this event. Look forward to welcoming the dawn of a new day while partying to a line up of music that will keep you energized for the epic last day of the party series.
9. Igloo: August 6th
Make sure to include a Jersey as part of your outfit and pack your cooler with your beverages of choice. In case you run out, you can restock on location at the bar. Coppershot, Ricky Platinum, Timeless, Redd Heat, and DJ Tyrone have in the past choosen to create an exceptional party experience.
10. Dream J'ouvert: August 6th
This event is for the soca junkie. In the past there have been world renown acts that have performed such as Bunji Garlin, Kes and Machel Montano. This is a party that you can come out covered in paint and powder. Be the canvas for the powder and paint that gets thrown around to the sweet sound of soca music. For those who prefer not to become colorful masterpieces you can stand on the perimeter and still enjoy the show.
FYI - Dream Week starts late this year...….August 5th 2019 - August 9th
there are big parties prior to Dream Week and also a few Parties after Dream Week
mi bet der a big party on August 1st this year......that's a national holiday
Cool Runnings, Marko
Marko already did a good job with approximate prices!
I'm linking to last years posters below, first one is the full lineup and total prices, second is pricing for each event individually.
https://jamaicadreamweekend.com/jm/event-lineup/
https://jamaicadreamweekend.com/jm/events/