text: Since I've been to EDC at all 3 venues its been held at for the last how many years, I think I can give an accurate description of EDC this year. \n\nThis was my 6th EDC, and yes, throughout the years, Pasquale has upped the massive scene.  To go from a 1 day to a 3 day event, with now 7 stages is a huge leap.  The lighting is better, the sound quality is better, it still amazes me that the music barely overlaps when walking in between three stages.  The lineup is comparable to UMF and even better than most Euro events.  There's a stage for everyone's taste, even a pop/hip hop stage.\n\nBut the cons outweigh the pros to me now to the point where I have officially stated that this EDC will be my last.  Its cool that they are able to fit all those stages and everything and everyone in the motor speedway, but the layout is just retarded.  They should have done the same as the coliseum in LA and utilized the bleachers for the main stage instead of using a small section of bleachers for the Carl Cox stage which was actually hard to find unless you're just walking in.  The main stage was cool, and although it was kind of lame that VIP ticket holders were set up at the very  back and end of the stage, we still had a great view of the stage.  My favorite stage was circuit grounds though with the VIP area on the side. \n\nBut another one of the cons to me would definitely have to be the difference in ticket prices.  I get that the EDC show has grown in the last few years, but the ticket prices have jumped so high, especially when the tickets sell out and the capacity is so much higher.  And the amenities included in VIP tickets has gone down by so much.  They used to have an open vodka bar for VIP ticket holders, and then it became just water, and now all you really get is a separate area with a terrible bathroom situation and a few benches to sit on.\n\nSo the shuttle, I really don't understand.  You're supposed to buy a shuttle pass, which I didn't buy since my VIP ticket was comped, but I still got on the shuttle..? Not sure how that worked.  I only went on Sunday, so my friends who had already gone the first 2 days said that leaving early was your best bet on getting back safely and as quick as possible.  Thank God we left early and hopped on the shuttle, because later we were told that there were riots and people starting fires, and it took about 3 hours total for waiting in line for the shuttle and the ride back.  Its just too much of a mission.\n\nThey need to put less money into stilt walkers and theatrics and more into training the people that work there.  I know that the people working there are probably speedway workers or hired just for the night, so really, they don't know WTF you're talking about when you say, \"Which way is Cosmic Meadow?\" but why pay these people if they're seriously f**king useless.  \n\nI really loved EDC here in LA, but then again, the scene has changed so much.  Crowds have gotten younger and less friendly, and everyone's just feeding their money into this massive event.  \n\nIf you like walking around and getting lost, disgusting porta-potties with no hand washing stations, being far from civilization and not quite sure if you'll make it back alive, then EDC at the motor speedway is for you.  If you really just love EDM like myself, I suggest follow your favorite DJ's and stick to the clubs they spin at.