Coachella descends into 'CHAOS' before gates even open
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Coachella seems to be facing problems as some attendees are already calling it ‘the worst in history’ and drawing comparisons to the disastrous Fyre Festival, even though the official opening hasn’t happened yet.

The famous music festival in California, known for running over two weekends annually, will welcome a crowd of A-list celebrities and ticket holders later today.

But car campers have taken to Reddit in their droves this morning to relay the carnage in the car parks.

On X, some users claimed that they were waiting up to 12 hours to reach the campsite.

Reports have emerged about Coachella’s rough start for campers, with some waiting over 12 hours to reach their campsite. One account shared a DM from someone in line expressing their frustration.

‘Not only did we show up at 2am to get in line to get a good spot, but now have waited OVER 12 hours to even get to the security check,’ they claimed.

‘No porta potties in sight as we waited from 2am until 3pm now. The only porta pottites available were at the security checkpoint inside the gates. We were turned down all 12 hours and were forced to pee on the side of the roads. A lot of people running out of gas and not restroomsm’ the message continued.

‘…This is the worst organization I have ever seen at a festival and this is Coachella for godsakes.’

'Not only did we show up at 2am to get in line to get a good spot, but now have waited OVER 12 hours to even get to the security check,' they claimed

‘Not only did we show up at 2am to get in line to get a good spot, but now have waited OVER 12 hours to even get to the security check,’ they claimed

'...This is the worst organization I have ever seen at a festival and this is Coachella for godsakes'

‘…This is the worst organization I have ever seen at a festival and this is Coachella for godsakes’

Coachella appears to have already descended into 'chaos' with dozens of attendees already branding it 'the worst in history' and comparing it to the disastrous Fyre Festival - despite doors not even officially being open

Coachella appears to have already descended into ‘chaos’ with dozens of attendees already branding it ‘the worst in history’ and comparing it to the disastrous Fyre Festival – despite doors not even officially being open

The iconic music festival held in California , which runs across two weekends every year, will open its gates later today to a sea of A-list celebrities and ticketholders

The iconic music festival held in California , which runs across two weekends every year, will open its gates later today to a sea of A-list celebrities and ticketholders  

On X, some users claimed that they were waiting up to 12 hours to reach the campsite

On X, some users claimed that they were waiting up to 12 hours to reach the campsite

 In the official Coachella thread on the discussion forum, where ticket holders regularly share updates, advice and complaints, one attendee sparked the discussion with a post that read: ‘Car campers need either a partial or full refund.

‘We’ve waiting nine hours to get inside this festival. No bathroom, no food. Likely won’t be returning.’

And others were quick to share that they too were struggling.

‘For real what’s going on with car camping? 

‘Guys, this is my fifth Coachella, and I had never seen such horrible organization for car camping, I’ve been here hours, just crossed the security check and literally no one is moving,’ another wrote, in part.

Similarly, other guests branded the wait at the camping line as ‘chaos’ and ‘bonkers,’ before adding: ‘What is the hold up once you get past security?

‘What is “security” even doing??? Confused.’

‘Wait times. After doing this for thus many years. 

Similarly, other guests branded the wait at the camping line as 'chaos' and 'bonkers,' before adding: 'What is the hold up once you get past security?'

Similarly, other guests branded the wait at the camping line as ‘chaos’ and ‘bonkers,’ before adding: ‘What is the hold up once you get past security?’

'Guys, this is my fifth Coachella, and I had never seen such horrible organization for car camping, I've been here hours, just crossed the security check and literally no one is moving,' another wrote, in part

‘Guys, this is my fifth Coachella, and I had never seen such horrible organization for car camping, I’ve been here hours, just crossed the security check and literally no one is moving,’ another wrote, in part

On its website, Coachella brands car camping as its 'most popular overnight option,' where guests can 'build an oasis for you and your crew'

On its website, Coachella brands car camping as its ‘most popular overnight option,’ where guests can ‘build an oasis for you and your crew’ 

Car campers have taken to Reddit in their droves this morning to relay the carnage in the car parks

Car campers have taken to Reddit in their droves this morning to relay the carnage in the car parks

 ‘You’d think they’d have figured out how to get cars through the queue. This is INSANE,’ another weighed in.

‘Whoever is responsible for planning and logistics should be fired and forced to give us all a personal apology. Jokingâ€Ĥ but not really.’

Another disgruntled ticket holder simply asked: ‘This has to be the worst day zero in history, right?’

On its website, Coachella brands car camping as its ‘most popular overnight option,’ where guests can ‘build an oasis for you and your crew.’

For Weekend One, this option starts at a cost of $160 with the site stating: ‘If you’ve never camped, have you really experienced everything Coachella has to offer?’

DailyMail.com has contacted Coachella for comment. 

Weekend One of the Coachella Valley music festival kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday with Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone serving as headliners.

Fans of Justin Bieber are also convinced that he is in Palm Springs this week because he’s planning to make a surprise Coachella appearance. 

While Bieber has never headlined the festival, he has performed as a special guest at Coachella four times in the past. 

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