Originally Posted By dresswhites does the private party this sunday involve the whole park, or just the river area?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer As I understand it, the ENTRIE park will be cleared out at 4 PM (out by 5). The private party (The Travel Industry Association POW WOW Event) will be held on the west side, but will use Main Street for access, and Disney wants to keep the big wigs seperate.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Found an interesting artilce in today's OC Register <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1665712.php" target="_blank">http://www.ocregister.com/ocre gister/homepage/abox/article_1665712.php</a> >>Pow Wow brings travel cash cow The Travel Industry Association of America's major trade show will bring millions to Orange County. Anaheim It's not the largest convention to come to town. But the International Pow Wow is expected to be the most lucrative. The Travel Industry Association of America's annual trade show draws international tour operators to broker deals with U.S. travel providers, such as hotels and bus companies. By hosting the event, the Orange County area is expected to get the benefit of flaunting its tourism perks – theme parks, beaches, shopping – to about 5,000 people who promote the destination throughout the world. In the next two to three years, about $350 million is expected to pour into the region as a result of the five-day event being held at the Anaheim Convention Center for the first time. That's more than the largest annual convention generates: The International Music Products Association, or NAMM Show, this year drew about $70 million with 85,000 people. "It's a wonderful opportunity for Anaheim to showcase what the city has to offer and what Orange County has to offer to the world," said Cathy Keefe, the association's spokeswoman.<< >>Tours and perks Local businesses, the bureau and the city are investing about $5 million on the event, said Charles Ahlers, president of the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau. Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are closing early on Sunday and Monday, respectively, to host parties, he said. The concluding Wednesday party will feature KC and the Sunshine Band and Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean.<<
Originally Posted By retlawfan Splash Mountain is already closed for refirbishment. Officially, the park will close at 4PM. At 4PM, the reality is that the WEST SIDE of the park will be closed to everyone except the travel industry folks. After 4PM guests remaining in the park will be allowed in Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Mickey's Toon Town, and Main Street USA. Once they leave, however, they will not be allowed to return to Disneyland. After 4PM there will be NO entry or re-entry except for the Travel Industry folks. At 8PM these areas will be cleared and closed. But, if you're going come early! Disneyland is opening at 6:30AM to compensate a bit for the early closings. Have Fun! By the way, there will be additional atmosphere entertainers at the hotels(unknown times), around the hotel pools(unknown times), and in Downtown Disney(1PM to 10PM).
