Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the June 10th Guest Column on Disneyland's Grad Night at <a href="News-ID107180.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID107180.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By chefjim Boy Grad night has changed since I want as a senior. That was several decades ago. Ok Disco was big at the time. When I went there was a dress code. The guys had to wear suits and ties. The girls had to wear dresses or pantsuits. This sounds restrictive but it really made it special. It was not a regular day at the park. Hpe everyone has as much fun as I did when I went.
Originally Posted By immanis If anyone doesnt know, there is an optional addition to GradNite 2002 at Disneyland called Blast Off! BlastOff! commences at around 9 PM in DCA, with only Paradise Pier attractions and Soarin' Over California open. At midnight, the grads are transfered(herded) across the esplanade to DLP. There is an additional charge for BlastOff, and many schools choose not to do it. I'm an attractions cm at DCA and I've worked every BlastOff! so far, and its quite easy because of the light crowds. Although this year we have had some occasions where it got quite rough.
Originally Posted By Roger Rabbit I really enjoyed the column. No reason Yes, the picture of the CM at the Mansion was me. (NO autographs please!) LOL!! It was crazy this past Thursday. I'm not going to get into detail. CM Roger.
Originally Posted By three_a_production cool report Mousebear i wish i graduated from HS in california- all we get in utah is a trip to the local amusement park not near as cool -em
Originally Posted By RCFreak YAY, I go on the 12 and I'm glad I got a sneek Peek into what to expect. Great article Lee. Luckily I'm going to BlastOFF! ($185 for the entire ripoff...er...I mean Trip that includes USH the day before). This has made me very excited.
Originally Posted By EricMunster This was a great lil report. I am surprised to see so many of the guests underdressed. I know when I went to Grad Nite in '98 (Gosh, I feel old) our school demanded that we dress up. They even told us horror stories of the days when everyone (males) had to wear ties and if a student did not wear one, Disney would ISSUE him one for the night. From the pictures in the update, I saw people wearing jeans! A friend of mine said he went last week and he wore shorts and Vans!!! WOw. Chefjim was right when he said that dressing up to go to a special event at Disneyland made the whole atmosphere kinda cool and exciting. Apperently the proper attire is being relaxed tremendously and is not of importance anymore.
Originally Posted By Mama MouseBear Love the picture of three of my favorite "people" ( Minnie, Mickey,AND MouseBear!!)
Originally Posted By lemisfan I wish my school would go to disneyland for grad night. they never have ever been to disneyland for grad night. they even said they would never go to disneyland. they said they heard from other schools that it was so busy and none of the schools enjoy it. but if they dont enjoy it why do they keep on going back year after year? I mean if we cant do disneyland for grad night i think we should be able to go for our senior trip. But we always go to six flags and i hate six flags so i missed out on my senior trip. I mean i know everyone doesnt like disneyland but most poeple i know admit they do find something amusing to do while they are there. I mean at least the other two high schools next to ours go to disneyland for their senior trip why cant we. this question is for those who go to disneylands grad night. Is it has bad as my school makes it out to be. is it really really like awful crowded? and do the kids not enjoy themselves? please let me know. thx.
Originally Posted By Richard Very witty and entertaining report Lee. I have to admire your stamina, staying awake 'til the wee small hours. I can't get past midnight without falling asleep these days.
Originally Posted By Ursula FOUL! We had to wear shoes that hurt and dresses that were uncomfortable to ride rides in for our 1986 Gradnight at DL. Not fair!!! They just started the pantsuit rule the year I went, but no one sold pantsuits that fitted their dress code. If you took your shoes off whilst sitting on a bench, a chaperone would write you up. But we did have fun and we didn't have to deal with the drug dogs, either.
Originally Posted By bwanabob Thanks for the great report, MB! Entertaining and well written, as usual.
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations All, Thanks for the great comments! Grad Nite is much less formal than when I first chaperoned. (1992) Then we still had ties, suitcoats, dresses, and pantsuits. I'm also sure Grad Nite's used to be more expensive. (for Disney) The first four I went to featured live bands and one year there was a performance of Fantasmic. Grad Nite's whole feel now is a big high school dance, with rides. I suspect, from a business standpoint, that the new style of Grad Nites makes make sense. (and profit!) I liked the old style better, but I have to say that the Seniors have just as good a time the way the Nites are now. If I was going to change anything about Grad Nite, I would make it possible to get FastPasses. Thanks again for reading and commenting, Lee (MouseBear)
Originally Posted By Mrs Nurmi Great article once again, MouseBear! I'm just jealous that we weren't there to share it with you this time!
Originally Posted By DLRdiana has anyone heard about schools being "banned" from grad nites? and if so, does anyone know how long a banishment lasts? I ask this, cause my sister who is a freshman at our local high school wants to go to grad nite so bad, but her school has been "banned" or so she says for something that some seniors did some years ago...does Disney really ban schools FOREVER?..lol.. Luv, *diana*
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations All, lemisfan- Grad Nite's generally are very busy since many parts of the Park are closed. If you are just going to go on rides you might be disappointed. DLRdiana- Yes, schools can be banned from Grad Nite. Usually this is for destructive behavior, abuse of CM's, or multiple drug or alcohol incidents. I don't think the ban is permanent, but once you get off of the list to go to Grad Nite it's hard to get back on. Schools have been on the Grad Nite list for decades. (Summerville has been going to Grad Nite since the late 1960's.) Hope that helps, MouseBear
Originally Posted By DLRdiana Thanks MouseBear! Wow, I wonder how long my sisters' school is banned..lol..that kind of sucks though, cause it's not fair to kids who had nothing to do with what some seniors did who knows how many years ago... Luv, *diana*
