Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^June 24th is the Saturday, and it is a very DIFFERENT day at the park, due to the VIP Premiere event of the Pirates 2 movie. The Park hours are 6:30 AM to 5 PM due to the event, and the west side of the park will close even early, around 2 PM. No Parades or Fireworks, as Main Street will be used for the Red Carpet event. The day is blocked out for all AP holders except Premium, and all Disney CM entry is also blocked out (Silver, Blue and Green passes PLUS current CM ID's) at BOTH parks. If you are talking about Thursday the 22nd, then yes it will be busy, Disneyland will start its peak hours starting this coming Friday, June 9th due to the expected large crowds. Also, on Thursday the 22nd, the park closes at 9 PM due to the last Grad Nite to be held after park closing.
Originally Posted By quincytoo OH VernaL, I am going to be at Disneyland with a friend that weekend. We are flying down from BC Canada. We felt a little guilty about leaving our husbands and children at home but after we read your trip report last year, we just thought it would so be worth it. Maybe we could get to met you?? I have always loved reading your posts and well, a few of my LP friends that have met you have always said what a wonderful person you are.
Originally Posted By VernaL Thank you Darebeer, I messed up my days. I was asking about Saturday the 24 but confused it because I come on the 22. And trekrruss I am baptist so I'm no expert but I think the pope is still a catholic.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^If you are going on the 24th, may I suggest getting there early, like at 6:30 AM, the first few hours should have light crowds, and you should get in a lot of attractions before the big crowds show up. But you might want to think about leaving around Noon or a bit later unless you care about Pirates Premiere Red Carpet. Once they shut down the west side of the park, the rest of the park gets very busy.
