Could we get an "Adults only" special event at Disneyland?

[Darkbeer1]

Interesting news article in today's OCR, titled "What kind of upcharge event would you like to see at Disneyland?"

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/disney-738288-fans-upcharge.html

>>But here was the number-one request for an upcharge event:

“The no-kids-day at any park.” “21 years old and older day.” “no stroller day at the park." Walt Disney might have envisioned Disneyland as a place that a family could enjoy together but many of Disney’s current fans would love to see an evening when kids are banished from the Magic Kingdom. Too bad that “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” isn’t Disney property – Baroness Bomburst and her childfree kingdom of Vulgaria would provide the perfect theme for the evening.

Here’s my pitch for a $95 childfree event at Disney: Grad Night Reunion. Disney could offer multiple 21-and-over “grad night/class reunion“ events targeted at grads from a particular decade. Book bands from ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s – as appropriate – and encourage people to wear the fashion of that decade, then watch the money roll in from people willing to relive their youth at the Happiest Place on Earth.

After all, it’s not a money grab when people are willing to hand over their cash.<<

So what would you like to see for a special event, if I think it is feasible (logistically and at the $100 range for a ticket), I will add it to the poll. (Aka,climbing the Matterhorn rock climbing style fails the test).

My idea, based on what the American Coaster Enthusiasts does at other Theme/Amusement parks, ERT (Exclusive Ride Time). So limit the ticket sells to an amount that would not create waits over a couple of minutes per attraction open. (Though I think the tickets would be more than $100 due to demand and staffing issues)

 

[MacMama0930]

I would pay $100 for that adult-only night! As much as I love taking the kids to DLR, when I went recently with just my dad, it was soooooo enjoyable to not worry about the kids and their wide variety of needs at random times (finally in our seats for Frozen when..."I hafta to go peeeeee"). And the plethora of strollers in the park, that are almost solely to blame for congestion in Adventure Land...I would easily pay an up charge to be in the park without them!

 

[maltdizzy]

I would take an "21 and over" late night at DCA.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I'm all down with a no-stroller event! But, I'm not throwing my hat in the ring for reunion themed, the past is the past leave the old music behind I'd go DCA with a limited number of people, a run or 2 of WOC so you can see it without waiting an hour & then playing the role of a sardine. Most importantly free food & drink stations throughout the park serving appetizers & drinks (wine, cocktails). (Also I want Disney security liberally kicking out people who become problem drunks.)

Thanks for posting! That was fun! (Also in my dream world I can afford a ticket to this event because I know I violated the $95 price limit with unlimited food & wine!)

 

[VandVsmama]

It should be at DCA only, not Disneyland. And cost should be at least as much as a 1-park 1-day ticket on a peak day, so at least $119. WDW did something similar like this in Magic Kingdom a couple of months ago...they talked about it on the WDW edition of the DIS podcast and from what I remember, you paid $150 or so (but I could be remembering the price wrong, of course!).

 

[mom2rtk]

It should be at DCA only, not Disneyland. And cost should be at least as much as a 1-park 1-day ticket on a peak day, so at least $119. WDW did something similar like this in Magic Kingdom a couple of months ago...they talked about it on the WDW edition of the DIS podcast and from what I remember, you paid $150 or so (but I could be remembering the price wrong, of course!).

That was Disney After Hours. It was $149 but didn't sell well. Tickets were cut in half for AP and DVC and some were given away. Additionally with it in the MK, no alcohol available.

The event is back in January with a lower $119 price.

But while the after hours event probably skewed toward the adult set, there was no age restriction.

 

[GatorChris]

There already exists an "adults only" theme park experience. It's called Las Vegas. And no thank you.

In fact, no thank you to paying for any extra event. I bought an AP for a reason...so that I can walk into the parks whenever I want (excluding holidays, of course). Why would I be OK with Disney cutting out even more evenings from what I paid way too much for? I didn't check a single box.

 

[StormyCA]

Adults only? Count me in!

I'd rather have it in DL, not DCA. I'm not a big drinker and anyway DL is the park of my misspent youth. I'd also be worried that an 'adults only' at DCA might result in a wee bit more 'tipsyness' in guests than Disney would find acceptable. I do think the presence of children keeps many people from over-imbibing.

A grad night redux would be fun, if they could split it up a bit more. Like 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc.

I don't know how they'd do it these days and make $100-150 worthwhile. In the old days the private parties were in the offseason after closing. The Telephone Pioneers parties back in the early 70s were in late Nov-early Dec and in those days the parks closed around 6 or 7 and the parties were from (IIRC) 8pm-1am so you had a full 5 hours. Nowadays the parks are generally open until 8 or 10 pm. I'm not so sure that it's worth 100 bucks for an extra 2 or 3 hours.

 

[cruisehopeful]

In the old days the private parties were in the offseason after closing. The Telephone Pioneers parties back in the early 70s were in late Nov-early Dec and in those days the parks closed around 6 or 7 and the parties were from (IIRC) 8pm-1am so you had a full 5 hours. Nowadays the parks are generally open until 8 or 10 pm. I'm not so sure that it's worth 100 bucks for an extra 2 or 3 hours.

I didn't do that type of party, but I do remember going to a NYE special ticketed party when I was a teen/young adult. I've actually always hoped they would do that again, but you are right, the park hours go very late now and there isn't much of an option to extend the hours unless they close for normal day guests like they do for Halloween Parties.

 

[Manapua]

I'm obviously going to be in the minority on this board, but I would never even consider going to Disneyland without my kids. I don't get the appeal, but everyone enjoys different things.

However if I scheduled a family trip far in advance, only to find out a few months before that my kids would not be allowed in, that would be terrible. If the event started around 9 or 10 pm that would be OK

 

[Chiomaca]

I think a themed Grad Night Reunion would be fun. Not sure I'd pay much extra, but DLR trips for me are already super expensive since I'm on the East Coast. Add the bands and I just might though...

 

[tarheelalum]

Disney is already charging more for parking, somewhat near an escalator, in a remote parking deck. I wouldn't give them any more ideas on how to squeeze more money out of us. Before you know it, the place will turn into the county fair and start charging for each attraction.

 

[Redarrow5150]

"That's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up."

Walt Disney

 

[Darkbeer1]

Disney is already charging more for parking, somewhat near an escalator, in a remote parking deck. I wouldn't give them any more ideas on how to squeeze more money out of us. Before you know it, the place will turn into the county fair and start charging for each attraction.

You mean things like A through E tickets???

 

[Jedi Mouse]

I'm obviously going to be in the minority on this board, but I would never even consider going to Disneyland without my kids. I don't get the appeal, but everyone enjoys different things.

However if I scheduled a family trip far in advance, only to find out a few months before that my kids would not be allowed in, that would be terrible. If the event started around 9 or 10 pm that would be OK

Give it a try, it's a lot of fun. My wife and I spent a three day trip at Disneyland without the kids for her birthday and have gone on a few Disneyland date nights where we left the kids with Grandma at the hotel. I love taking the kids and we have a blast taking them; but, a nice dinner and an evening in the park by ourselves is wonderful.

 

[tarheelalum]

You mean things like A through E tickets???

And how much did Walt charge for parking? ? ?

 

[minnieralyks]

That sounds like a lot of fun!!! I don't mind the kiddos, but would absolutely love the bands. Playing classic/old rock over the speakers as we run from ride to ride with minimal waits sounds amazing!

They probably wouldn't even need to have it be "adults only" if it were after hours. Most kids wouldn't be up at midnight or later. They need to get on this! Take my money, Disneyland! lol

 

[hjgaus]

I think either way it would not matter to me but I would still attend and "Adults only" evening. The park was designed for ALL to enjoy so no biggie.

Although when we went to Aulani Resort in 2012 that was a TOTALLY different response to NEEDING an "ADULTS ONLY areas".
I think they changed that NOW so all is good!!

 

[Malcon10t]

And how much did Walt charge for parking? ? ?

In 1955 a ticket to enter was $1, and parking was $.25. People complained then too.

 

[MikeRx]

Bring back "Date Night at Disneyland"...
Mike