This blog is focused on how my Ultimate 5* with NKOTB worked. I've had many girls ask me about what they should expect for THEIR upcoming Ultimates, so here is my experience. My itinerary was sent out from ILAA a few days before the concert at the same time as all of the other 5* packages. I was supposed to show up at the same time as everyone else. When I went to check in, for some reason I wasn't on the list (I think I was supposed to be). So I had to show my confirmation from the day I purchased the package. They had my envelope which included my seat ticket (Section A, Row 1, Seat 1), two drink tickets and my Ultimate VIP laminate which was a different color than everyone elses.
We headed upstairs to the party and stood around waiting as always. Once they were ready to line everyone up to go in, they started with the groups. Ultimates went last. We had groups A - R (or so), so it was a long sweaty wait (I sweat when nervous!). Once they called the Ultimates over, we all stood around and looked at each other (there were about 10 of us) and no one wanted to go first! LOL! Eventually, one person volunteered and we all nervously waited our turn. Thomas of ILAA came over and explained that he would be coming to get anyone who wanted to go behind the barrier to the "B stage" (the tip of the penis stage) during the concert. He said it would be right after "The Right Stuff". He said it was totally up to us if we wanted to go or not. He said only 3 people went in Detroit.
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| Photo #1 |
When it was finally my turn they let me in and I walked in all alone and all the guys were standing around EXCEPT Joe who was sitting in a chair playing with his phone (Lumpy, Donnie's dog, was even in the room). I said "HE'S SITTING DOWN!?!?!" and Joe looked up surprised and said "I'm sitting waiting for you. Come over here." And he patted the chair next to him and I sat down and we chatted for what seemed like FOREVER! At that time, the photographer seemed to be taking photos of us chatting (I just recently found out it was actually video he was taking). Eventually Joe and I got up and continued talking as we walked over to the other guys for the photo. I looked at Jon and said "So, can I hug you now or am I supposed to wait until after the pic?" And they all said "Its whatever YOU want!" So I hugged them all then went to pose. I posed completely normal for the first one, then Joe stepped back and looked at me and said "Is there anything special you want to do?"
I looked at him, got very shy, and pointed at my cheek and said "Can I get a peck?" and he said "Yes" and got in position to kiss my cheek and the second pic was taken.
After the photos, I talked to Joe a tiny bit more and hugged him again then slowly walked out of the room. I was NEVER rushed or told I was out of time or anything. There was just a natural flow to the M&G. The staff showed me which way to go and I left.
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| Photo #2 |
I went to get my 5* bag and because I wasn't on the list, they didn't know my size. They said they were out of Large, XL and I think XXL. They took my name and said they would bring me the correct size bag right to my seat at the concert (although they never did find me, but I know others got theirs at the show).
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| Nick Carter laying at the edge of the stage - no zoom |
When I got to my seat, it was confirmed that I had the BEST seat in the house. Right on the corner of the main stage and the shaft of the penis stage. It was great. The guys did a great job of looking down at us. And of course Joe gave me lots of amazing smiles, winks and even had a convo with me at one point during the concert! It was amazing. Thomas did come by and I decided not to go with him to the B stage. It was a great choice FOR ME because we had some great moments with NKOTB (Joe) during that time that we would have missed otherwise.
I had no cell service in my seat, but the ILAA pictures were posted before the concert even began. SHOCKINGLY FAST. They were great pictures too. I think the Ultimate 5* was totally worth the $$ I paid. I felt like a TRUE VIP. ILAA and the guys were so sweet to us. All of you who have an Ultimate to look forward to will have a great time. Don't worry too much about your M&G or the pics. Even if you have nothing planned (like me) it will still be the best you've ever experienced.
