Spending 24 hours at a Disney theme park is an exciting prospect. Could it be an entire day filled with magical and enchanting fun? Yes. Could it also be an exhausting and frustrating day in a park filled utterly to capacity? No doubt. But if you prepare, you should be able to make this awesome opportunity one of your best Disneyland memories of all time.
Last February, a few members of the DisFanReview crew had the chance to experience Disneyland's 'One More Disney Day' during 'Leap Day,' February 29th. After their experience they had some key tips for future "All-Nighters."
1. Drink A LOT OF WATER. Seriously, if you are going to do anything for 24 hours you need to be well hydrated, but this is especially true seeing as how the temperatures in Anaheim will be in the mid-seventies.
2. Be ready to stand in lines. Without a doubt, Disneyland & California Adventure will reach capacity. So, it isn't just likely, but undeniably PROBABLE that you will be waiting around and probably dealing with significant crowds. So make sure you download Angry Birds STAR WARS or some other fun thing on your phone, because you are gonna need it.
3. Take an extra battery for your phone. No, seriously. Don't expect that you will just be able to re-charge your phone at the park somewhere. Because, you and thousands of other guests are going to have the same idea, and there are an EXTREMELY limited amount of outlets throughout the park. Disneyland does have lockers for recharging your phone but the number is obscenely limited. If you don't plan for this, it will be a problem.
Now, thanks to the Disney Parks Blog, they have prepared some details to remember this weekend during the 'Monstrous Summer' All-Nighter. If you prepare well, think 'happy thought's' and 'Use The Force' you should have one of the happiest days ever at the 'happiest place on earth.'
Park Hours and Attraction Information
- Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks will open at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24, and select attractions, entertainment and services will remain open until 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, with the following exceptions:
- Cars Land, Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will be available exclusively to Grad Nite guests from as early as 10:15 p.m. (May 24) until 3:30 a.m. (May 25).
- Radiator Springs Racers will be available to Disney California Adventure park guests from 9 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. on May 24. FASTPASS Service distribution will begin at 6 a.m. for this attraction.
- “a bug’s land” will be available to Disney California Adventure park guests from 6 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. on May 24.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for refurbishment.
- Other attractions may close early due to maintenance or other reasons. Please check the Entertainment Times Guide on the day of the event for a more complete listing of scheduled closures.
Queue Instructions for Park Opening on May 24
- The early arrival queue will open to guests on Disneyland Resort property at 10 p.m. on May 23. Cast members will be available in the Disneyland Resort Esplanade to direct guests to queue location upon arrival.
- Parking will initially be available in the Anaheim GardenWalk parking area with overflow parking at the Pumbaa Parking Lot, if necessary, and standard parking rates will apply. Please be aware that no shuttle service will be offered from the Anaheim GardenWalk or Pumbaa Parking areas prior to 8 a.m. on May 24.
- All guests in line will be able to temporarily leave the line to use the restroom, purchase food or beverages, and return or retrieve items from their vehicles/hotel rooms.
- Portions of the early arrival queue will be located beyond the guest screening checkpoints, beyond which certain items will not be permitted. Be sure to check the list of prohibited items here. Exceptions will be made for items such as large blankets and pillows, but all items must be able to be stored in a locker prior to entering either park. No tents, inflatable mattresses, coolers or heating equipment will be permitted in the queue.
- Restrooms will be available to guests in the queue, and ticket purchases will be available beginning at 3:05 a.m. the morning of May 24.
- Disneyland Resort Hotel guests who wish to enter either park at 6 a.m. on May 24 will be directed to the main queue in the Central Esplanade. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel gate into Disney California Adventure park will open to Disneyland Resort Hotel guests at 7 a.m. on May 24.
Annual Passholder Information
- SoCal Select Annual Passports will not be valid for admission on May 24.
- SoCal or Deluxe Annual Passports will be valid for admission during the entire 24-hour period.
- Annual Passholders and their guests who carpool to the Monstrous Summer All-Nighter at the Disneyland Resort can receive a special button, while supplies last. Here are the details:
- There must be at least three (3) people in the vehicle and at least one (1) person must be a valid Annual Passholder. Valid Passport must be presented upon entry to the participating parking area. Photo ID may be required.
- One (1) button will be given to each person who is legally seated in the qualifying vehicle. Supplies are limited and are not guaranteed.
- Buttons will be available at the Mickey & Friends, Pumbaa, Simba, Toy Story, and Anaheim Convention Center parking areas. Buttons will not be available at the Anaheim GardenWalk parking location.
- This special offer will be available from
5 a.m.6 a.m. on May 24 to 6 a.m. on May 25, or while supplies last. - More information can be found at: www.disneyland.com/apmagic
Stay Connected
- Be sure to follow @Disneyland, @DisneylandToday and @DCAToday on Twitter to stay connected and receive the latest updates during your visit to the Disneyland Resort. We will also have live updates throughout the day here on the Disney Parks Blog.
- More information on the Monstrous Summer All-Nighter can be found here.
Valid Theme Park admission required, and admission will be subject to capacity constraints and other scheduled park events. Information and event and offer elements are subject to restrictions, change and cancellation without notice.
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