[Calvinist]

As a vocal critic of the new park, and the ditching of faithful old Rosenblatt, I am willing to say that I am thrilled that by all accounts the stadium appears to be going over very well. Fans seem to appreciate the roomy stadium, the facilities, the ability to get in/out of the area (something I was concerned about), and the overall fan experience.

[altajoe]

Nice post Calvanist. I applaud you for having the moral compass to step up. Some of the posters on this board wouldn't make that admonition for all the tea in China.

Yes, The new TD is a fantastic park. The stadium offers a great baseball experience. The fan fest is bigger and better than anything they had at the Blatt, so the kids and their parents are happy. The expanses around the stadium have a far better feel (I never really enjoyed the jostling on the 13th street sidewalks) and there are far more and better brick and mortar establishments all around the stadium.

There is a ton of parking within a much easier walk than the Blatt ever had, though it will take a while for people to figure out which ones work best for their budget and route. BTW, there are so many more routes available to get to the TD than the Blatt.

Walking to the Old Market takes about 15 minutes at a leisurely pace and since I see thousands doing it every night and day, so apparently only curmudgeons have a problem with it.

So, all in all, I'd say the new TD is a win-win.

[McBain II]

I haven't heard any legitimate complaints yet.

[Busguy2010]

The only thing I can think of that may improve the place at this point is a second video and score board at left outfield, but even that's only the difference between turning your head ninety degrees or not.

[iamjacobm]

Originally Posted by Busguy2010

The only thing I can think of that may improve the place at this point is a second video and score board at left outfield, but even that's only the difference between turning your head ninety degrees or not.

Adding a screen in left and ribbon board along the upper deck would be awesome, but it is fine how it is now. Those two are a multimillion dollar expense as well.

[McBain II]

Looks like a massive success overall. Even noticed this little tidbit.

Combined with a possible rush of late-arriving Florida fans, large crowds are expected Monday and Tuesday night — and Wednesday, if necessary — to pad what already has been a well-attended first CWS at TD Ameritrade Park.

Total attendance through 12 sessions is 269,112, nearly 10,000 more than last year's total through 12 sessions. Even with no games played Saturday, there remains a chance that the 2011 total could eclipse the all-time record of 336,076 established in 2009.

We built it and they keep coming - Omaha.com

[iamjacobm]

They nearly broke the record and played the minimum amount of games. Over 26,000 last night too. This thing was exactly what the city needed. Can't wait until next year!

[McBain II]

Originally Posted by iamjacobm

They nearly broke the record and played the minimum amount of games. Over 26,000 last night too. This thing was exactly what the city needed. Can't wait until next year!

Yeah I heard that had there been another game they probably would have broken the record.