Park closes at 11pm, but parade says 11pm?

[mchelle77]

MK says it has a closure of 11pm on the day we go, but the calendar lists the MSEP at 9pm and 11pm. Is this right? They'll have a parade at the time of park closure? I JUST got a BOG dinner reservation, but it's at 9:25pm (I WILL keep trying for earlier!) We'd miss the 9pm, I think, so I'd love if the 11pm was actually happening - then I could keep that rez (because honestly, I'd cancel if it interferes - we've done BOG before, but haven't seen this parade) Thoughts on this?

 

[prudence64]

Yes, that's right. The rides will close but the parade will happen.

 

[bbak30]

Yes it's actually happening. And if your visit is anything like ours, it's a GREAT time to catch the parade. We grabbed a perfect spot on Main Street right as it started. Crowds were very thin!

 

[Hootch]

That is not uncommon. You'll often see DHS closing a half hour earlier than the second Fantasmic. The stores will still be open. Some restaurants seat near park closing so people will still be eating. People in line at rides at the closing hour will still be able to ride. The parade will go on and people will trickle out after they are done.

We usually shop after the park closing times to let crowds die down. Buses will run late enough to get guests to their resorts or the parking lot.

 

[mchelle77]

That is not uncommon. You'll often see DHS closing a half hour earlier than the second Fantasmic. The stores will still be open. Some restaurants seat near park closing so people will still be eating. People in line at rides at the closing hour will still be able to ride. The parade will go on and people will trickle out after they are done.

We usually shop after the park closing times to let crowds die down. Buses will run late enough to get guests to their resorts or the parking lot.

Never thought of that, great point!

That's our last day too, so sounds like a great way to end the trip.

 

[>Ash<]

i love it when this happens!!
best time to see a parade/show whatever it may be

aswell dont forget the shops and some select food options like Caseys Corner are usually still serving tasty hotdogs for your late night snack

 

[mchelle77]

i love it when this happens!!
best time to see a parade/show whatever it may be

aswell dont forget the shops and some select food options like Caseys Corner are usually still serving tasty hotdogs for your late night snack

We were planning on Casey's for lunch, but then I got a BoG rez so that's a good idea, thanks!

 

[disnut8]

Epcot closes at 9:00 PM every night (9:30 for the Thanksgiving - New Year's time) but Illuminations goes off at 9:00 (or 9:30).