You will soon be receiving your 2008-2009 Renewal Packet in the mail. And, as a Season Ticket Holder, you have the convenience of renewing your account online! EVERY account that renews online will receive a Mini Spalding Portfolio and a photo of a Hornets player! (limited availability, one per account)
Just enter your username and password in the fields at the top of any page of this site. Should you need assistance, please contact your Season Ticket Service Representative.
Hornets Owner George Shinn
Dear Season Ticket Holders,
Let me begin by thanking you for being a season ticket holder. Your commitment and passion for the team is essential to our growth, and let me remind you that there is nothing more important to us than the quality of your game experience.
I hope you are enjoying one of the best seasons in Hornets history as much as I am. Being back in New Orleans on a full-time basis this season reminds me how great it is to come home, and we are very encouraged with the growth of our fan base as we continue to re-connect with people each and every day in our great community.
Our passion, purpose, and pride in New Orleans will always continue to go beyond the basketball court, and understand we will always strive to bring you a championship caliber team on the court. Your seat will always guarantee you a place to watch the greatest athletes in the world.
Thank you again for your continued support as a season ticket holder because we can’t accomplish our goals without you.
See you at the Hive.
George Shinn
All Hornets Full Season Ticket Holders Receive:
• Dedicated Season Ticket Service Representative
• Guaranteed Same Seat Location
• Playoff Priority (Sit in your seat for all rounds!)
• Exclusive Pre-Sale
Buy additional single-game tickets at reduced prices before the general public
• Invitation to Party with the Team at our Annual Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Event
• Access to Season Ticket Holder Miller Beer Garden at Buzzfest
• Exclusive Season Ticket Holder Advisory E-mail
Stay in-the-know about all your Season Ticket Holder benefits, receive breaking Hornets news before the general public and receive invitations to Hornets events!
• Exclusive section on Hornets.com
• Guaranteed Game Night Giveaways
If you miss a giveaway on a game night your personal Season Ticket Service Representative will ensure you receive your gift
• Season Ticket Service Booths
Access to your personal representative at all home games
• Discounted Season Parking Pass
• Discount on Official Merchandise in the Hornets Nest
Call your Season Ticket Service Representative at 504-593-4720 or click the button below to renew online.
EVERY account that renews online will receive a Mini Spalding Portfolio and a photo of a Hornets player!
(limited availability, one per account)
Experience the ultimate in entertainment with premium seating at the New Orleans Arena.
Premium seating at the New Orleans Arena offers the best in prime luxury seating, unparalleled sightlines, exclusive food and beverage options as well as an array of additional amenities all designed to enhance your sports and entertainment experience. Whether you are entertaining clients, rewarding employees or visiting family and friends, your experience is guaranteed to be one of a kind!
We offer three levels of premium seating: Club Seats • Courtside Seats • Hub Club Seats
These seats were designed with both sports and entertainment in mind.
In addition to Full Season Ticket Holder benefits, you will receive:
Right of First Refusal to New Orleans Arena Events
First priority to purchase tickets to other upcoming events such as concerts, family shows, etc. via the online ordering system.
In-Seat Wait Service
Enjoy personal food and beverage wait service from the comfort of your spacious seat
Parking
Complimentary parking pass for every Hornets home game (one pass per four tickets on account)
Access to the Clubs
Upscale dining located in the Copeland's Club and South Club located on either side of the Arena
Courtside Club Access
Exclusive lounge located outside of the Hornets locker room with excellent view of player tunnel
VIP Entrance
Private entrance that allows quick and easy admission into the Arena as well as the ability to avoid a busy concourse
Courtside and Floor Seats place you and your guests just steps away from your favorite NBA stars. It is the closest you can get to the non-stop action of any professional sporting event!
As a Courtside Seat Holder, you will receive Full Season Ticket Holder and Club Seat Holder benefits.
This all-inclusive package places you and your guests close to the action without ever having to leave your seats.
As a Hub Club Seat Holder, you will receive Full Season Ticket Holder and Club Seat Holder benefits as well as an all-inclusive food and beverage buffet including beer, wine and soda.
Make initial payment on or before April 4th deadline and receive:
•Discounted playoff tickets
•Cheer now, pay later for the 2008 playoffs
•Secure same seat for 2008-09 season
•Secure your exclusive Season Ticket Holder benefits
•Secure your priority for Select-A-Seat upgrade event
Option 1: Pay-In-Full Option
•Pay in full on or before April 4 deadline and receive an in-arena credit on a New Orleans Hornets Arena Card: Premium $400, Lower level $200, Upper level $50
Option 2: 8-Month Payment Plan
•8 easy payments on the 1st of the month
•Time of renewal: 20%
•April 1-November 1: 10% each month
Option 3: 8-Month Payment Plan
•8 easy payments on the 16th of the month
•Time of renewal: 20%
•April 16-November 16: 10% each month
Option 2 and 3 must be automatically withdrawn from credit card on file and be brought current to payment plan at time of renewal.
Option 4: 3-Month Payment Plan
•3 easy payments
•Time of renewal: 33%
•June 16: 33%
•August 16: 34%
Payment will be directly billed. Amount will be automatically charged to your credit card if payment has not been received within five (5) business days of the due date.
If you would like to keep your 2007-08 season seat locations for the 2008 NBA Playoffs you have two options:
Option #1- Cheer Now, Pay Later If you renew your 2008-09 season tickets by April 4, 2008 we'll invoice you 30 days after the Hornets Playoff run has concluded. In order to receive the Cheer Now Pay Later offer, your season tickets must be renewed by April 4, 2008.
Option #2- Purchase your 2008 NBA Playoff seats only By choosing this option you are required to send full payment for Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2008 NBA Playoffs by April 4, 2008. Full payment for rounds 3 and 4 will be due at the conclusion of Round 1. *Any unused money will be directly applied to your 2008-09 season tickets or refunded. *Each round consists of four potential home games.
As a new benefit to all of our Full Season Ticket Holders, we would like to proudly introduce our Hornets Lagniappe Program. Lagniappe Points may be used for items such as autographs, jerseys, behind-the-scenes access and invitations to special events with Hornets executives, players and coaches.
Season Ticket Holders are awarded Lagniappe Points based on Season Ticket Holder tenure and investment. You will also have the opportunity to earn bonus points for referrals, seat add-ons, upgrades, and more!
See the Lagniappe Rewards form for your point total, then choose the rewards that appeal most to you! Please designate your rewards on the form included in your renewal packet or contact your Season Ticket Service Representative. Choices must be made by the April 4th renewal deadline. Please contact your Seaon Ticket Service Representative for more details regarding this program.
Exclusive Access
• Chalk Talk with Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower - 1,000 points (per person)
• Opportunity to mingle with Owner George Shinn at a private luncheon - 1,000 points (per person)
• Photograph session with player at annual season ticket holder event - 2,000 points (per photo, limit 2)
• Access to attend post-game press conference - 2,000 points (per person)
• Benchwarmers- A unique opportunity to sit on team bench during warm-ups - 2,000 points (for 2 people)
• Basketball Buddies- Your child joins a Hornets or visiting team player for the National Anthem - 5,000 points (per child)
• High-Five or Tunnel Line- Slap the hands of the Hornets as they run onto the court for warm-ups or the game - 5,000 points (per person)
• Shadow Director of Event Presentation during a Hornets game and see how games are produced from behind the scenes - 8,000 points
Ultimate Experience
• Visit from Hugo during a Hornets home game - 2,000 points
• Honeybee appearance at approved company outing or event - 6,000 points (includes performance)
• Hornets Group Night for 20- Host a child's birthday, company outing or night out with a group of friends. List of games will be provided prior to start of season - 10,000 points
• Two complimentary tickets to our Super Suite- Experience a complimentary up-scale buffet, beer and wine. List of games will be provided prior to start of season - 15,000 points
• Couples Dream Date- Dinner at one of New Orleans finest restaurants, limousine transportation, premium seating for a game and your message on BuzzVision - 20,000 points
• Sit Courtside for a game with Hornets Owner George Shinn - 20,000 points
• All-expense paid trip for two to a Hornets away game - 45,000 points
• All-expense paid trip for two to the 2008 NBA Draft in New York - 60,000 points
• All-expense paid trip for two to the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix - 75,000 points
Cool Stuff
• Autographed Honeybees poster - 1,000 points
• $50 gift certificate to shop, eat or drink at one of New Orleans' finest venues - 2,000 points
• $50 gift certificate at the Hornets Nest for official Hornets merchandise - 2,000 points
• Player of your choice swingman jersey - 3,000 points
• Access Pass to a 2009 Mardi Gras Balcony for a night - 20,000 points
*Items are limited and subject to availability.
Can’t make it to a game?
Use Team Exchange to sell your season tickets anonymously to other fans via Ticketmaster’s secure online exchange service.
You can post and sell tickets that you can’t use – quickly and securely through My Magic Account on www.orlandomagic.com.
Tickets can be posted for sale at a minimum of the face value for that ticket or an unlimited maximum over the face value for that ticket.
If your tickets are sold, 100% of the posting price will be credited to your account. The credit will be applied toward the purchase of Orlando Magic playoff tickets or future Magic season ticket renewals. Ticket Exchange credits cannot be refunded as cash.
For more information, please contact your Season Ticket Account Services Representative.
Pre-paid reserved parking SAVES YOU TIME:
For your convenience, you have the option of purchasing one season parking pass for the entire 2007-2008 season. Parking availability around the Amway Arena is at a premium.
DON’T BE LEFT WITHOUT A PARKING SPACE…
As a Magic Season Ticket Holder, please take advantage of this opportunity to purchase parking in advance of the general public. Pre-paid reserved parking was sold out this season. Therefore, the only way to secure a space on site at the Amway Arena is to reserve parking in advance.
HOW TO PURCHASE PRE-PAID RESERVED PARKING:
During the summer, you will be sent detailed information on selecting and paying for available parking. At that time you will be able to request a particular parking lot. Season parking pass assignments will be determined based on your Priority Date.
If you elect to not purchase a season parking pass, you will be notified on how to purchase individual game parking when our schedule is announced later this summer.
CONTACT US
E-mail us at fanrelations@orlandomagic.com if you have any questions about the game night experience (traffic, parking, concession selection and speed of service, facility cleanliness, staff training and customer service). You can also e-mail your ideas and suggestions for improvement! Contact us at 407-89-MAGIC and select option 3.
Box Office Hours
Individual game tickets can be purchased at the Amway Arena box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Amway Arena box office accepts cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. For more information, please call 407.849.2020 and select “5”.
Single game tickets can also be purchased at the RDV Sportsplex in Maitland. Our box office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Magic box office accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. For more information, please call 407.89.MAGIC and select “3”, or Toll free at 800.338.0005.
Will Call
For your convenience, we provide two different options for Magic Will Call services. On game days, guests may pick up tickets at Will Call, located on the east side of the Amway Arena. Guests will be required to present a valid photo I.D. and may pick up tickets starting 90 minutes prior to an Orlando Magic game. Will Call tickets can also be picked up on non-game days at the Orlando Magic Box Office, conveniently located inside the RDV Sportsplex in Maitland. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT
The Fan Relations Department would like to make sure that your experience at an Orlando Magic game exceeds your expectations. Please share your comments with us after every game and we will do our best to address each issue. “Slam Dunk” experiences are any positive experiences that you want to share with us and a “Foul” experience will make us aware of any less-than-positive experiences that occur. E-mail your comments to fanrelations@orlandomagic.com or fax them to 407.916.2988. Thanks for your feedback. It’s greatly appreciated.
Managing your Hornets Season Tickets has never been easier. With the "My Hornets Account" online ticket manager, you can not only update your personal information and track ticket usage, but also get the most out of your Season Tickets for the entire season.
Make Payments and Renew Online
Ticket Forwarding:
Can't make it to the game but know a friend or family member than can? "My Hornets Account" makes it easy for you to e-mail your tickets for all home games, all with just the click of your mouse. You can e-mail your tickets up to 2 hours before tip-off for all home games.
Hornets Ticket Swap:
Not going to be using tickets for this Friday's game? No problem! You can swap your unsused tickets for additional tickets to select home games. Contact your Season Ticket Service Representative prior to the game you are going to miss and he or she will help you trade your tickets for those to an upcoming game.
Ticket Exchange:
With the ticket exchange option, you can choose to re-sell your tickets or even buy extra tickets online at Ticketmaster for select home games at the New Orleans Arena.
Donate Your Tickets:
More information coming soon for this program. Please contact your Season Ticket Service Representative for details.
Update Your Account Profile:
You can log onto your "My Hornets Account" and change your personal information including your address and phone number. Also, log on and personalize your PIN to make it easier to remember.
Log onto Hornets.com and type in your account number or e-mail address and your personalized PIN number to access your "My Hornets Account" online. If you do not know your account number or PIN, contact your Season Ticket Service Representative or call (504) 593-4720. There is no fee for these services!
PARKING CONFLICTS
Please be advised of the following dates below where scheduled events at the Bob Carr Center and Amway Arena may result in limited parking availability:
No conflicts at this time.
I-4/SR 408 Interchange Updates
Project Overview
Construction of the I-4/SR 408 interim interchange, Central Florida’s largest roadway project to date, began on April 3, 2006 with major improvements to the original design that enhance safety and traffic flow. The project, a partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, adds a flyover ramp from each direction of SR 408 to eastbound Interstate 4, reducing an existing bottleneck and decreasing travel time for commuters. The $119 million SR 408 interim interchange improvements are scheduled for completion in three years.
Design Improvements
The interchange improvements will also encompass better drainage by incorporating new ponds, a new two-way Anderson Street Bridge and enhanced aesthetic treatments to maintain the sense of style associated with downtown Orlando. The specific design improvements include:
• New flyover ramps from SR 408 in both directions to eastbound I-4
• Redesign of South Street to two-way traffic from Division Avenue to Magnolia Avenue
• Reconstruction of the Anderson Street bridge including two-way traffic from Division Avenue to Rosalind Avenue
• Reconfigured I-4 westbound exit ramp to Anderson Street and new I-4 eastbound entrance ramp from Anderson Street
• Closing of the existing westbound I-4 entrance ramp from South Street
• Closing of the westbound I-4 exit ramp at Gore Street
• Closing ofthe westbound I-4 entrance ramp from Robinson Street
• Closing of the eastbound I-4 exit ramp to Robinson Street
• Two new westbound I-4 entrance ramps from Hughey Street (near Amelia Street and from South Street)
• New eastbound I-4 exit ramp to downtown at Garland Avenue and South Street
Expected Impacts
Throughout the project, current lane capacity will be maintained during the day on I-4 and SR 408. However, construction impacts may include nighttime lane closures between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., as well as lane shifts. In the downtown Orlando area near I-4, there may be temporary parking restrictions and traffic signal timing changes. Temporary nighttime lane and road closures that impact side streets will also occur.
For More Information
To receive weekly e-newsletter notices containing up-to-date information on ramp closings and project updates, log onto www.trans4mation.org. You can also call 888-454-4884 for more information.
The Orlando Sentinel
Season Ticket Holder of the Game for 11/01/06 is...
12/16/06 - Reid Thedford (pronounced “Reed”)
Who is your favorite Magic player: Dwight Howard
Who is your favorite Magic player of all time: Shaquille O’Neal
What is your favorite thing about the Magic game: Watching Coach Hill & The Magic Win
What are your hobbies: Pop Warner Football, RDV Ice Hockey & Dr Phillips Little League
What is your favorite food at the game: Hog Dog & Sprite
What is your most memorable Magic moment: When I heard Brian Hill was coming back to coach the Magic
Can’t make it to a game?
Pre-paid reserved parking SAVES YOU TIME:
