Originally Posted By RedChorizo62 When is grad night and how will it affect the week of the 12 thru the 20th? are they going to kick us out like they did with hannah montanas birthday?
Originally Posted By ksargen Ok, here's what I could get from the press release (<a href="http://adisneylandyouthprogram...ease.pdf" target="_blank">http://adisneylandyouthprogram...ease.pdf</a>) - Grad Night runs 11:30 pm - 6:30 am on the following dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 16, 17, 24. So, yes, they will most likely close Disneyland early. Also, they're having what they call "Blast Off" from 9:30pm - 11pm in DCA. So, thanks, Disney Powers that Be, for now messing with both parks. Seeing as I'll be down there for two of those days, we'll see how it goes. At least we're getting the five for the price of three tickets (only online!), and we'll be able to run around during the day before they close. My guess is that Disneyland will close for the general public no later then 10 pm on those nights, to clear everyone out, and then pour them in from DCA and elsewhere in the loading zones. Gah. I'm guessing DCA will close no later than 8 pm on those nights, too.
Originally Posted By ksargen Yep - And DCA will close at 6pm. 8/ Why must Disney make it like a "Where's Waldo?" to find these details? I know where to find it, because I've spent time sorting it out, but the average visitor I don't think spends the time to look this stuff up, and folks from out of state may or may not know this Grad Night thing even exists. It's not listed anywhere obvious, and it's not listed as a special event, which sort of blows my mind, but hey, it's their park, they'll do what they like.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight I thinkit's a pretty neat thing that DL does Grad night for the kids. Some kids have never been there and for a pretty low fee, they can go and have the whole park all to themselves for the night/early morning. It's a safe alternative for most of them. I'm greatful that my DD is going to go to it. Her gradnight at DL is on the 16th.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight oops forgot to mention that DL is open most of the day and Gradnight starts at 11:00 pm and goes until 6:00 am. They are locked in the whole entire time and only a parent or guardian can go and have them signed out if the want/need to leave.
Originally Posted By ksargen Ok, having had the Grad Night experience as a teen - meh. I'd rather have gone during the day, and not had to wear a dress and HEELS to get in. Wandering the park after being up all day for graduation wound up with me pulling more than 24 hours without sleep. By the end, it really wasn't fun anymore. I agree, it's great for the kids to get the chance to go at reduced ticket prices - and, having just found the dress code, they have blessedly given up on making everyone dress up. No more shirts and ties, no more required dresses and heels - unless your school requires them.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Alot of the kids have a great time and remember it for a long time. Everyone is different though. I too am glad they changed thier dress code though. Makes it more relaxing.
Originally Posted By TempestsPrince I did DL Grad Night in '82. It was a lot of fun and I don't begrudge the kids the early closing time when I'm there on June 3rd, but Tempest did have to move one of the show reservations for us.
Originally Posted By ksargen No, I don't begrudge the kids - I just wish DL was more upfront about it with the average Joe. Most people don't think about double checking the park hours before they book vacation, and then get really irritated when the park closes far earlier than they expected.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight I agree with you there Ksargen. I think DL should post not only on thier website but also at the main gates that they will close early due to whatever will be taking place that day or the days ahead.( I'm sure they already do this though, but I don't really know) I don't know where they post thier scheduals. Also, DL packages should always be kept up to date with such things as well for the people who are looking into going to DL for thier vacation.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Good heavens, did that even make any sense? I'm sorry if it didn't. I meant well. LOL
