I wasn't planning on doing the park and ride anyway, but shocked at how much they are charging for a return bus ticket. I've never done it, but a mate has, and there is no chance he would have paid anywhere near that, so they've definitely hiked it this year.
I also live in walking distance of Lakeside and have always bussed it on the number 2 without any issues. Not going to be an option this year, so the 23 it is. They're running until 1:30 I think on Friday and Saturday, so hopefully that will spread the demand out. It would be worth checking if the stop before Palmerston Road is in use, as that should beat the crowd. They have closed it previously though.