If that had been conveyed, then I'd have no problem with it... well that and everyone gets a chance to reserve what they want to.

I don't like surprises. They've done a lot of work, and kept it alive. But still don't like no surprises. If they are going to reserve off part of the stands, that should be stated.

I do have a personal negative experience with a similar situation; so random unannounced reserved seating (not show up early and mark, which was announced) gets under my skin.