PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I thought y'all might want to know these dates if you are planning a trip down during this time, like we are! MK will be closed early for Grad Nite to begin.Grad Nite 2011 Dates!April 29th, 30th, May 6th and 7th, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Announced today:The Walt Disney Company recognizes that Grad Nite has become a rite of passage for high school seniors and are proud to have hosted this special event for 39 years. Given changing business dynamics and a desire to provide graduates more flexibility in celebrating at WDW, this year?s Disney?s Grad Nite will be the last at the Walt Disney World Resort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 By Dewayne Bevil, Orlando SentinelThis spring will see the last Grad Nite celebrations at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World announced Wednesday.Disney World says the increase in theme park attendance in the spring has made scheduling the after-hours, separate-ticket event for high school seniors increasingly difficult. As an alternative, Disney will offer Florida school groups a special one-day, one-park ticket for $55 valid any time during the year.Full Article Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I so want to bring my high school Senior to one the grad nights but I am not sure an 18-20 hour drive makes it worth while! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I so want to bring my high school Senior to one the grad nights but I am not sure an 18-20 hour drive makes it worth while!If I'm not mistaken, Grad Nite is only open to Florida high school seniors. Disney schedules particular schools on particular nights. It's not open to seniors from just anywhere. So you're right. The drive would not be worth it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thank you, Debbie! That's funny! Good thing you told me. We didn't know that & she has talked about it for years. Oh well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Here are 2 links that you might want to check out.http://www.disneyyouth.com/http://www.disneyyouth.com/grad-nite-disneyworld/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks, Lou! She is plotting as I type! that looks so fun for the kids! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Sounds like the only decision yet to be made is which nite(s) to attend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Well...once again I stand corrected. Back in the 90's, it was limited to Florida high schools only. Now, everyone gets to join in the fun!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Well...once again I stand corrected. Back in the 90's, it was limited to Florida high schools only. Now, everyone gets to join in the fun!! ;DActually, as far back as the late 70's & early 80's when I went every year as a chaperon it was for schools nationwide. In the chaperon center we used to have a contest for the school that traveled the farthest distance. A couple of years I went it was won by schools from Alaska. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Well...once again I stand corrected. Back in the 90's, it was limited to Florida high schools only. Now, everyone gets to join in the fun!! Actually, as far back as the late 70's & early 80's when I went every year as a chaperon it was for schools nationwide. In the chaperon center we used to have a contest for the school that traveled the farthest distance. A couple of years I went it was won by schools from Alaska.Well,,,, that just goes to show you what I know!! :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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