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From the patrons' point of view, AYCE seats are viewed as a bargain considering the added cost of ballpark food. After a few orders of hot dogs, nachos, and soft drinks, the AYCE seat pays for itself. The
Atlanta Braves estimated that a typical AYCE patron in 2007 consumed 3.35 hot dogs, 20 ounces of
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generally operates from the time the stadium gates open until the beginning or end of the seventh inning. Some parks put an hourly limit on it – for example, food service is open for two hours after the first pitch at San Diego Padres games and until 9 p.m. at
Minnesota Twins games. The basic
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introduced Club 200. This premium seating option includes all-you-can-eat items such as hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pretzels, chips, cotton candy, salad and soda. The section in Ford Field also includes two drink tickets and a dedicated giveaway item at each game.
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sold out, or for group sales. Following the conversion of the right-field bleachers into an AYCE section of 3,300 seats, occupancy zoomed to 85%. The
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608:"Dodger Stadium's All-You-Can-Eat Seats Are a Popular Draw"
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