DLR's hours for May and June - Grad Nite issues

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

Was just checking the newly released operating schedule for May and June for the parks, and Disney has expanded the hours of operation due to the larger 50th Anniversary Crowds.

But with the extended hours, it is making more of the Grad Nites to force the park to close early on those days.

There is no conflicts prior to Memorial Day, as Disneyland is operating from 9 AM to 9 PM Monday thru Thursday all month. (DCA is open 10 AM to 7 PM).

But on Memorial Day, plus the Tuesday and Wednesday (30th and 31st), Disneyland is open 9 AM to 10 PM, but Thursday June 1st it is 9 AM to 9 PM due to the Grad Nite.

The week of June 5th, Disneyland is open 9 AM to 11 PM Monday thru Wednesday, but closes at 9 PM on Thursday the 8th due to Grad Nite.

Starting Friday, June 10th, Disneyland is going to the full Peak Summer hours, 8 AM to Midnight, except for the Grad Nites and Pirates Movie Premiere Night.

So we have 9 PM closing on June 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd due to Grad Nites.

Also, expect some changes to the normal Early Entry Days on June 15th and 22nd. I would contact Disney just prior to your trip, or stop at City Hall when you arrive to see what days they will offer the feature.

On Saturday June 24th, Disneyland will open at 6:30 AM, but close at 5 PM due to the movie premiere.

Over at DCA, they will remain at the off-season openings of 10 AM to 7 PM during the week thru June 15th, before switching to Hours of 10 AM to 9 PM daily on Friday, June 16th. DCA will go to Peak Summer Hours of 10 AM to 10 PM on Friday, July 1st.

DCA remains open to 11 PM on Saturday the 24th to allow folks who can't go to Disneyland due to the movie premiere a place to go to.

 

Originally Posted By newie

I will be at GCH during one of the grad nites(5/30-6/2) How does it affect DTD? Is it real choatic for guest staying at the hotels?

Thanks!

 

Originally Posted By ploeb909

When is the last Grad Night in June. I will be there on June 25-30th. Is this a wise choice???

 

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

The last Grad Nite is June 22nd...

As for the 25th, you might find the west side opening a bit later than the rest of the park....

Also, the line for Pirates will be longer than normal, since it will be highly advertised to talk about the major changes....

But I wouldn't change your plans.....

 

Originally Posted By AZDLDad

bump

 

Originally Posted By amazedncal2

Thank you for the information Darkbeer, it's always appreciated.

newle, we have stayed at the resort twice during Grad nites, thanks to Darkbeer we were always forwarned. We made reservations at Jazz Kitchen for about 8:30 pm. That way we didn't deal with trying to eat in DL when we could be using our time on the attractions and we exited befroe the mass exodus. If it's too late for dinner you could try a reservation at Rainforest or elsewhere for a great dessert.

We didn't find the crowds in DTD massive, I think most people head to the parking garage but we always like to have a plan just in case.

 

Originally Posted By tapdancemom

Thanks Darkbeer for the info. I'm bringing a bunch of my dancers and their parents down the week of the 19th thru 23rd. I'll be able to let them know in advance about the early closure, which actually isn't so bad since they perform twice and I want them to get some decent rest. They can close the park down on the 19th when we get there.

 

Originally Posted By ploeb909

TapdanceMom are you a dancer? I danced for 21 years---my hips hurt now! LOL! Would love to see a great competitive group.Do you dance any of the Trumen events?