Dodgers Lower Season Ticket Prices In 2012

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The Dodgers announced today that they are lowering season ticket prices in 2012.  Last year, attendance at Chavez Ravine dipped below 3 million fans for the first time since 2000. Will this help get season ticket holders to renew their plans or even get potential new season ticket customers? I think fans are still very angry with Frank McCourt and everything going on in the front office. But people still love a good deal, especially in this economy, so this could bring the season ticket holders back and even bring in some new fans. Here are the reduced ticket prices:

The team announced some other benefits with the purchase of a season ticket plan. 

Year-round benefits include:

• Up to 64% off advance ticket prices
• Discounted General Admission and Preferred Parking
• Personal MY DODGERS Account
• Invitation to Select-A-Seat
• Ticket offers for non-Dodger events at Dodger Stadium
• Premium seating discounts
• Text alerts for special offers and breaking Dodger news
• Dedicated dodgers.com page featuring exclusive content
• Up to 20% off merchandise at the Team Stores
• Special group ticket offers
• Quarterly online newsletter offering editorial and video content relevant to Season Ticket Holders
• Personalized recognition and thank you on Dodger Stadium scoreboard

NEW for 2012:

• Early entry to parking and stadium with exclusive access to watch Dodger batting practice
• Play catch on the field after select games throughout the season
• Complimentary Stadium Club membership included with Field Level VIP & MVP season tickets
• Improved access throughout the stadium
• All-Star Game viewing party on the field
• 50% off home exhibition games to commemorate Dodger Stadium's 50th Anniversary

Season ticket holders will be included automatically in drawings* held throughout the season for a chance to win once in a lifetime Dodger experiences and memorabilia including:

• Throw out the first pitch
• Announce "It's time for Dodger baseball"
• Kids Take the Field (Children 4-14)
• Autographed and game-used items
• Watch batting practice from the field and much more!

I've got to admit, these are some great prices with some nice perks. It's pretty tempting, and I might consider one of these plans.

Here's some video I shot last year at Don Mattingly bobblehead night. I had never seen the place this empty for a bobblehead giveaway.