Originally Posted By wonderingalice Okay, I'm probably opening up another big, ol' can of Lutz Whompin', but... MiceAge is reporting that there may be unannounced soft showings of WOC beginning as early as this week. Since DCA "officially" lists the closing time at 6 p.m. for the days we'll be there, how would one arrange to hang around until dark IF a soft showing is going to happen? Ask a CM that's near Paradise Park? Ask a CM in the Blue Cellar? Ask one of those guys in hip waders floatin' in the bay? LOL Over the years, I've been lucky to stumble into an unscheduled showing of Fantasmic, a soft opening of Captain EO back in the '80s and extended park hours for a Von's company party where they didn't issue any wristbands and a CM volunteered that no one would be kicked out at the "posted" closing time. Figure I'm due for another lucky moment next week? Any advice for me? Thanks!
Originally Posted By dizkid I don't think that you would be allowed to stay in the park if it was closing, and if it was then I don't think that really counts as a soft opening. I have always thought that a Soft Opening was when a ride or attraction is open to the public before its actually opening date, what you are describing sounds more like test runs. Also bear in mind that Grad Nites are happening throughout these month and the next so it may just be closing early for that.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Yeah, I know... But it would be so neat. LOL It could be perfect timing... No fireworks or Fantasmic performances are scheduled while we're there, so it would be easy to camp out at DCA awhile if they didn't kick us out. Maybe if we keep ordering at the Cove Bar... Hee hee. ;-)
Originally Posted By wonderingalice From the hours posted for Disneyland next week (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.), it doesn't look like there are any Grad Nite celebrations scheduled.
Originally Posted By believe >>>>>MiceAge is reporting that there may be unannounced soft showings of WOC beginning as early as this week. <<<<<< Haven't seen this story on Miceage...
Originally Posted By poohbear14 I thought Grad Nite didn't start until 11pm or later so a 9pm closing would not interfere.
Originally Posted By Kira For those that are curious- Grad Nites begin next week, and soft openings/cast previews have not been announced yet. When DCA is open later on the weekends, it IS possible to catch them testing out fountains and lighting. So as someone else said, don't hold your breath yet =)
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Thanks Kira... I think. ;-) LOL Ahhhhh... Okay, Poohbear... Thanks! A side note: The class of '75 ruined grad nite at Disneyland for us (the class of '76). The school administrators never explained what they did, but we ended up at Belmont Park on Mission Beach. This was literally right before the park was pretty much condemned in December 1976... It was memorable in it's perceived danger. One of my girlfriends thought we were surely going to die riding the Giant Dipper). LOL! The second day of our trip was spent at the San Diego Zoo - infinitely better than Belmont Park, but definitely NOT Disneyland. To it's credit, Belmont Park has since recovered nicely and the Giant Dipper is a truly FAB classic, old time coaster that I've enjoyed several times since it was completely restored.
Originally Posted By believe >>>>>When soft openings for the show begin, perhaps sometime between May 12th and May 18th under the current timetable<<<<<< from Al on May 4. Key word there is "perhaps". Oooh, May 12 is tomorrow!
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin We'll be there 18th-20th...maybe, if we are very good...except I'm thinking this is a wash during daylight and DCA closes at 6 those nights and it's still plenty light at that time....
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Yep, Sara... The 6 p.m. closing pretty much wrecks it. Even hanging out at the Cove Bar to defy those who would make us leave won't work - they're not open mid-week right now.
