Grad Nights

[*Belle*]

Does anyone know the dates for Grad nights this year? Just trying to plan my May visit.

 

[JJS2K3]

Don't remember all the dates but I know the last one is Friday 5/9.

 

[DebbieB]

http://disney.go.com/disneyyouthprograms/dgn/this_year.html

April 25, 26 and May 2, 3, 9

 

[diznefreak]

First time to WDW and now seeing this I am a little worried. My DH and I will be in WDW May2-9. How does Grad night work? Is this going to put a big dent in our first experience?
Thanks!!

 

[JJS2K3]

The grads come into the park after the park closes so it shouldn't. Mk just might close a little earlier.

 

[Safari Steve]

Grad Nites take place over a few weekends in April/May. They last from around 8pm-5am. Most of the schools involved are local (FL and GA) and bus in the day of specifically for the event. MK closes to day guests before the schools are let in. The only students you will come in contact with are the few who come from long distances and make Grad Nites part of a Senior Trip. Crowds are not affected significantly. Don't worry. Don't worry. Don't worry (seriously...)

 

[RobinLyn]

Disney Grad Nites are April 25 and 26, May 2, 3, and 9, 2003. It begins at 11 PM and ends at 5 AM, held only at the Magic Kingdom.

 

[diznefreak]

Steve,
I 've stopped worrying. Thanks. One more question. Do all the WDW parks close or is it just MK?
Thanks!Amber

 

[Safari Steve]

Grad Nite events only take place at MK and Pleasure Island (a couple of hours in the early evening on PI). The official event starts at 11pm, but there are "Blast-Off" parties that start around 7:30. (they are a way to stagger the arrival of different schools to avoid bottlenecks).