Is Disney grad night busy?

Even though the wait times might not be that different on Grad Nites, a few dozen groups of loud teenagers can make the parks feel a lot more crowded. Expect to see more and more high school students in both parks as the day progresses. See Disney's Disneyland Grad Nite web page for more information.



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If you want to have a good time with your friends at the end of high school, Grad Nite is a good experience for a price many would deem fair. While it may have a few downsides, I would still say that it is something you should get to experience.

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Weekdays are less crowded than weekends, especially Monday-Thursdays. On weekends, Sundays are usually less crowded than Saturdays. Regular weekends tend to be less crowded than holiday weekends.

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Typically, Disneyland Park's slowest month with fewer crowds is just after California's summer season, mid-September through the weeks just before Thanksgiving weekend.

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Arrive Early, Stay Late If daily operating hours are long, expect heavy crowds. Whenever Disneyland and Disney California open at 8 am or 9 am and Disneyland closes at midnight (or later), you can be assured that this is because heavy crowds are forecast.

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Concerns over scheduling and handling extra spring attendance at Magic Kingdom have led authorities to put an end to the Grad Nite festivities. “We will no longer be hosting Disney Grad Nite at the Walt Disney World Resort after this year's event.

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A night-time park celebration, exclusively designed for graduating high school seniors.

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And some tickets only allow students into DCA for the day or just for the event, it just depends on what ticket they choose. On Grad nites, DCA will close early to the public at 9 pm. World of Color is shown at 9 pm and you can stay until it's over and then you must leave the park.

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Disneyland Grad Nites take place on select nights in May and June when Disney California Adventure Park closes to the general public and graduating seniors get to take over for a magical nighttime celebration!

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Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30?60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides.

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You won't need a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation or a regular theme park ticket to get in as long as you enter the park no earlier than 7:00 PM. If you want to drop in earlier, you'll need a standard theme park ticket — and a park reservation (if your ticket type requires one).

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Over the years, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Universal Orlando Resort have hosted various hard-ticket high school graduation events. While Walt Disney World ended its Grad Nites in 2011, Universal Orlando Resort still hosts Grad Bash at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

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Here are some tips on what you should consider packing for your Disneyland Resort visit, in lovely Southern California:
  • Autograph book (for Disney Characters)
  • Backpack.
  • Bathing suit.
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • External battery for mobile phones.
  • First aid kit.
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Hat.


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Engaging with other Guests or impeding operations while posing as or portraying any character in costume. Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the Disneyland Resort or any part thereof. Unauthorized access or entry into backstage areas or areas designated only for Cast Members.

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