Radisson Blu - MOA

Overview:

From DJ Andy A:

One of the trickiest load-ins with the security, driving under the building, the loading dock, and the heavy carpet they put in there upstairs (hard to roll your gear across- especially if you're in the rooms on the far side of the bar & escalator...).  I allow 2 + hours for load-ins.  The venue staff there also have not anticipated that I need a table cover/cloth for my main set-up, which has delayed setting up more than once: it's worth explicitly covering that need over the phone.  

There's also the multiple set-up there for cocktail hours, which are in the hallways or the balcony area overlooking the main floor entrance & skyway level.  

Load In:

One of the most challenging load-ins. You have to do a lot of walking and a cart is absolutely necessary. You'll have to go through security in order to get to get to the loading dock and then the venue. Make sure you have a cart. If the venue doesn't have a cart for you, I will. 

Give yourself at least an hour or more alone on just loading your equipment in.

Challenges:

The load-in itself will be difficult and will take a lot of time.

This is a relatively new venue, so there's a chance they're not well understood in what a DJ needs and what a DJ is used to. Be sure to cover all of this on the phone. As you can see above, Andy didn't have a cloth for his main system. Make sure you politely let them know what you need.

Extra Venue Call Questions:

Where do I load in?

How do I get through security?

(Explain what you'll need and ask if they'll have it avaliable for you)

Do you have a cart I can use?

Website:

https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-mall-of-america/weddings

The Knot:

https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/radisson-blu-mall-of-america-bloomington-mn-591199