Since I have a Phish username, I feel obliged to chime in.
In some ways it is a shame that the band chose VA to make its comeback. These shows are way overhyped. The Coventry debacle left a bad taste in my mouth - I'm surprised that so many people are so eager to see the band again.
I also think the hype will die down over the next 5 months. Spring tour will be announced and a lot of people will think twice about making the trip. This band has failed to deliver quite often in the last 10 years, I'm willing to take a "wait and see" approach. Big, overhyped comeback shows = big expectations.