The troops & guards doing the security are doing a really efficient job and will have you inside in no time. Empty water bottles are fine to bring, as you can fill them inside the park.
If you can undergo 30 minutes of excruciating (& happy) marketing on behalf of Coke, you'll get a free picture with an Olympic Torch at the top with the Stadium in the background. Best do it at night.
The Olympic Park contains several sporting venues such as Zaha Hadid's Aquatics Centre. In 2013, the park is to be known as Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
If you're getting something to eat after a session at the stadium - head up to the outlets towards the velodrome/Basketball arena for shorter queues and more variety.
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Be aware McDonalds is not the only foodstuff you can buy on the park, there are lots of food outlets to cater for all needs, it's just that McD's are the only branded food retailer.
Follow FSU's Nole-ympian Correspondents reporting live from the 2012 London Olympics & cheer on our Seminole Olympians who are competing for the gold! Read more