The day-of-the-week map
- Friday to Sunday: the big rooms (Mandalay Bay, the Aria pool complex, Encore Beach Club) host the headliners
- Monday to Thursday: smaller properties and locals casinos run open pools — quieter, cheaper, still 90°F
The numbers the flyer omits
- General admission: $30-75 on event days, less midweek
- Daybeds: $150-400 minimum spend
- Cabanas: $500-2,500 with food-and-beverage minimums
Survival notes
- Hydrate twice: water in the queue, salt and food after the drinks start
- Both heels and flip-flops get pulled at stage areas — flats win
- The 1-4 PM block is the show; before noon is your relaxation window
Value note: two general admissions plus a late lunch often beat one discounted cabana during a mid-tier headliner set.