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How To Describe Duck's Stadium

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Duck's Stadium Opened in 1993, the Honda Center, formally know as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, is a venue that hosts several events, such as concerts, ice shows, the circus, and various athletics. Yet it is the 2007 Stanley Cup Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, that dominate the scene. Terming the Honda Centers nickname the Pond, or simply Duck's Stadium, by the local crowd. Despite the team's vast gift shop, the Duck's memorabilia rarely decorates the amphitheater's halls, creating a versatile atmosphere for any performance. Regardless, the Honda Center's expensive parking, food/beverages, and seating, leaves me skeptical of my return. Located off the 57, 22, 5, 91, and 55 freeways, the Honda Center resides on the outskirts of Katella Avenue's night life. The stadium's entrance sits parallel to the Santa Ana Riverbed, continuing south to the horizon, covered by the numerous strategically placed palm tress. Inside the Honda Center, the hallways of the arena is covered in over 200,000 square feet of marble, brought in from around the world. Still, the numerous floor to ceiling color scheme of cream, coral, and brown marble tile, was not …show more content…

The shameful Honda Center's customer service, then, was a complete disappointment. I recall a cashier rolling her eyes at me, when asked if a drink came with any of the items. Lacking of pleasant smiles, I was often treated as a burden. Which did not fend well, with the amount for food and drink. Found in the generic booth, the Classics, nachos covered only in cheese, ran for about six dollars, and four small chicken tenders were eight dollars, taxing on an extra charge for dressing. Light beers like Miller, capped at ten dollars and fifty cents, while premium drafts, easily skyrocketed to eleven dollars and fifty cents. All completely understandable if the quantity, quality, and service were exceptional, which it was

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