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04-25-2013, 06:13 PM
Call it one more One More Disney Day.
Disney is throwing another 24-hour party, this time to kick off their Monstrous Summer promotion. The Monstrous Summer All-Nighter starts 6am Friday, May 24 and runs 24 hours until 6am Saturday, May 25. At Walt Disney World, the party will again be held inside Magic Kingdom park. However, the Disneyland Resort seems to have learned some important lessons from the chaotic Leap Day party (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9894/One_More_Disney_Day_at_the_Disneyland_Resort), and will be opening both Disneyland AND Disney California Adventure park for this event.
http://www.mouseplanet.info/gallery/d/155697-2/MonsterMonorail.jpg
Following the massive Cars Land opening in 2012, and with the new Fantasyland already open in Florida, it's not surprising that this summer's promotion is a little understated. The Monstrous Summer promo is tied to the June 21 release of “Monsters University,” the college prequel to "Monsters, Inc." We don't have a lot of details about what Disney is planning for this Monstrous Summer All-Nighter, but given that this event falls on Memorial Day weekend, you can expect it to be just a wee bit crowded. Here's the official press release:
Our first-ever, three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000425-04-13) in Florida and Disneyland (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000525-04-13) park and Disney California Adventure (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000625-04-13) park in California. The parks will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time.
In Florida, Magic Kingdom Park will feature a “Monsters University” theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshals of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/celebrate-a-dream-come-true-parade/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000725-04-13)” day parade and make appearances in Tomorrowland. There will be extra entertainment throughout the day and night, including characters in their pajamas in Town Square during the late night and early morning, and late-night dance parties in and around the courtyard of Cinderella Castle (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/cinderella-castle/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000825-04-13).
In California, you’ll be able to party the night away at both parks with special entertainment including: a “Monsters University” “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/tomorrowland/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000925-04-13) and late-night Character Pajama Party in Mickey’s ToonTown (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/mickeys-toontown/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR001025-04-13) at Disneyland park. The new Fantasy Faire (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/fantasy-faire/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR0011) Royal Theatre at Disneyland park will become a Royal Dance Hall late at night with a live band and dancing; and guests of Disney California Adventure park will find Monstrous photo opportunities with new “Monsters University” “Dorms” in Hollywood Land (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/hollywood-land/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR0012) and a new “Monsters University” float leading the Pixar Play Parade (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/pixar-play-parade/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR0013).
Both California parks are scheduled to reopen at 9am on Saturday, May 26 for the start of Opa! A Celebration of Greece at the Disneyland Resort. Magic Kindgom is also scheduled to reopen at 9am Saturday.
MousePlanet was there for the entire 24-hour party (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9894/One_More_Disney_Day_at_the_Disneyland_Resort) in 2012, and we're planning more reader meet-ups at Disneyland for this next event. We even have a special Mini MouseAdventure planned, so stay tuned for details.
If you're planning to attend either party - especially the Disneyland version - here are some tips to prepare:
Read up on last year's event, both our hourly coverage (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9894/One_More_Disney_Day_at_the_Disneyland_Resort) from the parks and the after party recap (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9908/Disneyland_Resort_Update) so you know what to expect.
Get there early and get a locker inside the park, or have a friend who is going early to get one for you. Lockers were hot commodities in the 2012 event, and sold out early at Disneyland. There are more lockers outside the park, but in the event of another late-night main entrance closure, you don't want to be on the wrong side of the gate from your warm clothes.
Better yet, bring a backpack. That way you can park-hop between Disneyland and DCA without worrying where your stuff is.
Make priority seating reservations well in advance - walk-up reservations were impossible to find during the last party. This is a great opportunity to enjoy breakfast at restaurants that don't usually serve that meal, like Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou at Disneyland.
Consider getting a hotel room. There are lots of benefits to having a nearby place to rest, even if it's just for a few hours after the parks close and before check-out time. Resort Hotel guests have more protections in the event of a partial main entrance closure, and will be among the last to be locked out if either park is closed.
Disney is throwing another 24-hour party, this time to kick off their Monstrous Summer promotion. The Monstrous Summer All-Nighter starts 6am Friday, May 24 and runs 24 hours until 6am Saturday, May 25. At Walt Disney World, the party will again be held inside Magic Kingdom park. However, the Disneyland Resort seems to have learned some important lessons from the chaotic Leap Day party (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9894/One_More_Disney_Day_at_the_Disneyland_Resort), and will be opening both Disneyland AND Disney California Adventure park for this event.
http://www.mouseplanet.info/gallery/d/155697-2/MonsterMonorail.jpg
Following the massive Cars Land opening in 2012, and with the new Fantasyland already open in Florida, it's not surprising that this summer's promotion is a little understated. The Monstrous Summer promo is tied to the June 21 release of “Monsters University,” the college prequel to "Monsters, Inc." We don't have a lot of details about what Disney is planning for this Monstrous Summer All-Nighter, but given that this event falls on Memorial Day weekend, you can expect it to be just a wee bit crowded. Here's the official press release:
Our first-ever, three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000425-04-13) in Florida and Disneyland (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000525-04-13) park and Disney California Adventure (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000625-04-13) park in California. The parks will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time.
In Florida, Magic Kingdom Park will feature a “Monsters University” theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshals of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/celebrate-a-dream-come-true-parade/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000725-04-13)” day parade and make appearances in Tomorrowland. There will be extra entertainment throughout the day and night, including characters in their pajamas in Town Square during the late night and early morning, and late-night dance parties in and around the courtyard of Cinderella Castle (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/cinderella-castle/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000825-04-13).
In California, you’ll be able to party the night away at both parks with special entertainment including: a “Monsters University” “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/tomorrowland/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR000925-04-13) and late-night Character Pajama Party in Mickey’s ToonTown (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/mickeys-toontown/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR001025-04-13) at Disneyland park. The new Fantasy Faire (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/fantasy-faire/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR0011) Royal Theatre at Disneyland park will become a Royal Dance Hall late at night with a live band and dancing; and guests of Disney California Adventure park will find Monstrous photo opportunities with new “Monsters University” “Dorms” in Hollywood Land (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/hollywood-land/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR0012) and a new “Monsters University” float leading the Pixar Play Parade (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/pixar-play-parade/?CMP=SOC-DPFY13Q2First3ParkAllNighterKicksOffMonstrousSumme atWDWandDLR0013).
Both California parks are scheduled to reopen at 9am on Saturday, May 26 for the start of Opa! A Celebration of Greece at the Disneyland Resort. Magic Kindgom is also scheduled to reopen at 9am Saturday.
MousePlanet was there for the entire 24-hour party (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9894/One_More_Disney_Day_at_the_Disneyland_Resort) in 2012, and we're planning more reader meet-ups at Disneyland for this next event. We even have a special Mini MouseAdventure planned, so stay tuned for details.
If you're planning to attend either party - especially the Disneyland version - here are some tips to prepare:
Read up on last year's event, both our hourly coverage (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9894/One_More_Disney_Day_at_the_Disneyland_Resort) from the parks and the after party recap (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9908/Disneyland_Resort_Update) so you know what to expect.
Get there early and get a locker inside the park, or have a friend who is going early to get one for you. Lockers were hot commodities in the 2012 event, and sold out early at Disneyland. There are more lockers outside the park, but in the event of another late-night main entrance closure, you don't want to be on the wrong side of the gate from your warm clothes.
Better yet, bring a backpack. That way you can park-hop between Disneyland and DCA without worrying where your stuff is.
Make priority seating reservations well in advance - walk-up reservations were impossible to find during the last party. This is a great opportunity to enjoy breakfast at restaurants that don't usually serve that meal, like Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou at Disneyland.
Consider getting a hotel room. There are lots of benefits to having a nearby place to rest, even if it's just for a few hours after the parks close and before check-out time. Resort Hotel guests have more protections in the event of a partial main entrance closure, and will be among the last to be locked out if either park is closed.