Hi DanceMomenators!
A lot of people buy tickets for Dance Moms Meet & Greets, and wonder what to expect. I’m here to tell you what happens!
I went to the Niagara Falls Meet & Greet on October 6th, where I meet Christi, Kelly, Holly, Chloe, Brooke, Paige and Nia. Melissa, Jill, Maddie, Mackenzie and Kendall were at a Meet & Greet in Baltimore that day.
I had originally bought my tickets I think around September 21st, when the Meet & Greet was just supposed to be Christi and Chloe. Then I think on September 30th (or sometime around there) Christi tweeted that the Frazier’s and Hyland’s would also be joining them on the 6th! It was really exciting! I knew that other cast members had made surprise appearances at Meet & Greets, but I didn’t think it would happen that close to the M&G date!
The 6th came quickly and I woke up so excited. I was up at 7:11am (to be exact, lol), left the house around 7:40 and made it to Niagara Falls by about 9:15. We (my dad and I, my mom was busy that day) and my two family friends and their dad all crossed the border together (we’re Canadian and the Meet & Greet was in Niagara Falls, NY). We made it to the Seneca Casino Hotel where the M&G was being held by 10, went to the bathroom and Tim Hortons, and were waiting in line to meet the Dance Moms and girls by 10:30. When we first bought the tickets they asked on the website if we wanted to come to the 10:00 M&G or the 11:30 one. Those times didn’t really mean anything once we got there; there was a huge line mixed with people from both time slots. We were in line right at 10:30, and didn’t get to meet them until about 12:35. During the time we were in line, one of my family friends and I went over to where the merchandise was being sold, and Brittany Pent (Brandon’s sister) was the one selling everything! We both got a picture with her (she was very sweet), as well as purchased a pre-autographed picture of the girls for each of us. You could buy one autographed photo for $15.00 or two for $20.00. However, you don’t even have to buy one at all to get an autograph. As long as you bring something with you that they can sign, they sign it (it’s included in the admission price). Also while we were in line, Chloe went for a bathroom break and waved hello to everyone. Then, as we were just getting ready to enter the M&G room Brooke, Paige, Chloe and Nia came out to go freshen up in the bathroom. All of them waved hi to us, and then came back about 5-7 minutes later. Christi then came out and walked over to where Brittany was. When everyone started screaming and freaking out, Christi said “why are you all yelling? I’m just a regular mom!” and everyone laughed.
We then went inside the room. We got in there by about 12:35, and got to spend roughly 2 minutes with each family. We had to wait in different lines because each of them were at different tables, so we were done the M&G by 12:45. We waited in line 2 hours, and spent 10 minutes with them. It sounds a little bit outrageous, but i’m glad I had the chance to meet them 🙂
Here are some helpful hints for M&G’s:
1. The price was $40.00/person. This included an autograph, picture with each family, and a charm bracelet from Chloe’s Glitzy Girl Jewelry Line. Unless you bring something for them to autograph, you have to buy something there for them to sign. What i’d recommend is to get a picture of them from Google Images, have it professionally made up, and it’ll look just like what they’re selling you there. This is cheaper and better because you get to pick the picture you want them to sign, rather then have to pick from what they offer.
2. If you wanted, you could pay $100.00/person and spend one hour with all of them for a Q&A session. While I was very tempted by this offer, I had to turn it down. The night before the M&G I looked up Christi and Chloe Private Party on Youtube and watched exactly what happens. People ask questions and they answer them. That’s it! I’m not trying to be mean, but you can watch the entire thing on Youtube for free rather then pay $100.00. You can also tweet the moms and girls questions you have, and sometimes they do reply. If they don’t, try looking up your questions on Google or asking other Dance Moms fans. Once again a money saver!
3. Regardless of what time you arrive at the M&G, you’ll be waiting in line. So, even if you choose a time to attend on the Meet & Greet website, it doesn’t really matter. Before you enter they don’t even ask for the ticket. I was surprised! My dad, my 2 family friends and I all had tickets, by my family friend’s dad didn’t. He went around to the exit, and was inside watching us meet the families! So basically be prepared to stand in line, for even up to two hours (we were!). Have your phones and cameras ready because you never know who may walk out for a bathroom break!
**Tip: have someone save your spot in line while you go and look at merchandise. This only works if they’re selling merchandise in a separate room from where the M&G is.
If they’re only selling merchandise inside the M&G room, you’ll have to wait until you get in there.
4. Make sure that your parents, or whoever will be taking a picture of you with the cast knows how to work your camera! My dad was our photographer, and because I didn’t really teach him how to properly take a picture on my phone some of my pictures came out blurry. They’re also in a rush to get to the next person in line, so have everything ready a couple minutes before you go in.
5. Have fun! The time goes by really fast, you will only get to see them for a few minutes! Have anything you want to say to them preplanned, make every minute count!
If you have any more questions about the Meet & Greet, feel free to message me!
Hi,my name is gabby and I love dancemoms! My bday is on January 7th and I asked my dad if I could have a meet and greet with maddie and Kenzie in summer.i am very excited😀 I was wondering what website you bought the tickets off of. I’ve looked on show lid and event brite.but where did u get your tickets:) and did your parents have to have tickets for themselves to?please write back,that would be very helpful
Hi Gabby!
That’s awesome! You’ll have a blast! Usually the Dance Mom/s that are hosting the Meet and Greet will post a link to the website where you can purchase tickets. I don’t believe the Ziegler’s (Maddie & Mackenzie) have announced any of their summer Meet and Greets yet, as it’s a little early. What i’d recommend is to create a Twitter account (if you don’t already have one), and follow @dancemom1313 , @maddieziegler and @mackenzieboo13 from the account. Those are the Ziegler’s official Twitters, where they post about their upcoming events. If you’re not comfortable creating the account using your real name, just make the username something else :p Yes, everyone attending the event must have a ticket, regardless of age!
Hope I helped!
Xoxo Talia (talkay96 on Twitter)
Thanks for replying:) I was talking to my dad and it looked at some reviews and when Aldc is opened. I asked my dad if we can go to Aldc and broadway baby’s shop. He said yes😀 I am very excited to see the girls and Abby!
What did you wear and what did other people wear ? Because me and my friend are going but we don’t know whether we should wear a dress or if we should wear a shirt …… Plz answer 😘
Hey! If you’re attending a meet and greet you can wear whatever, if you’re doing a masterclass I’d wear dance wear! If you’re not a dancer just wear shorts and a t shirt/tank top. Have fun! 🙂
Thanks for answering it was a lot of help !!!
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m from mexico.
The girls will be in mexico in november and i want to buy the tickets, but I dont know how I recive My tickets.
And everybody have a picture with the girls?? Or it’s possible that someone can’t take a pic with them.
Sorry if my English is bad Hahaha
Hey Jessica!
I’d just keep checking the moms, girls and Abby’s Twitter and Instagram for more info. There’s usually a website written on the flyer that says where they’re going to be (which they tweet out and post on Instagram), visit there for tickets! Have fun and let me know if you have further questions!
Talia
Hi! I’m Jessica and I’m from Mexico
The girls will have a meet and greet in Monterrey, Mexico and I want to ask you if everybody have the pic with the girls or someone can’t have her pic
Sorry if my English is bad… I’m still practicing it 🙂
Hey Jessica! Also I forgot to mention – on the website where you’ll purchase your tickets it will say if there’s a photo opportunity for you to get a picture with the girls!