News Disneyland After Dark 2023

TP2000

TP2000

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So, basically Disneyland is bringing back the old Gay Night private parties from the 1980's and 1990's for gays and Lesbians and doing it all themselves in-house? What took them so long to remember how to do that again?!?

I remember in the early 1990's when I first moved back to California there was a concept called... I think it was either Galaxy Nite or Odyssey Nite (named after the event party organizers who created the events and rented out the parks) at SoCal theme parks. It wasn't a new concept even then, it had been going for at least a decade at that time. The Galaxy/Odyssey Nite was a private party aimed at Gays and Lesbians, where Knott's or Magic Mountain or Disneyland were rented out for the evening and it was a ticketed event only. It was advertised in the local gay newspapers and at gay bars in OC, as this was pre-Internet.

It's funny the things you remember through decades of haze. I now specifically remember reading a flier for the upcoming gay night private party at Knott's Berry Farm as it was posted above a, um, men's wall-mounted bathroom fixture, in the washroom of a gay bar in Garden Grove 30+ years ago. 🤣

So this is just a return to the norms and practices of the 20th Century. Suddenly it's 1960 1990!

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CaptinEO

CaptinEO

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I wish these after hours events had more than characters and food. Not that I'm gay though. I've said it before but throwback nite should have things like Star Tours 1987, Captain EO, or Honey I Shrunk The Audience. Instead its photo ops with cardboard cellphones...

Gay Days was always an unofficial event I thought? So they may as well embrace it especially since the company is going to war with Florida over their stance on gays (all while partnering with the anti gay Chinese government).

Anyways, whenever I see it's Gay Days I remember this classic internet video:

 
BasiltheBatLord

BasiltheBatLord

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DCBaker said:
Disney has announced the first ever Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite. Tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning April 18, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) and to the general public on April 20, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT).

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Dates and price -
  • Dates: June 13 and 15, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
  • Ticket Price Per Guest (Ages 3+): $139
The ticket to this event also includes admission to Disneyland Park 3 hours before the party begins. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price.

Details -
  • Celebrate at the Pride Nite Cavalcade featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle, Donald, Daisy and Goofy dressed in special attire as they make their way through the heart of Disneyland park down Main Street, U.S.A.!
  • Join Stitch at the Ohana Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, where a DJ will be spinning great tunes with joyful energy at a dance party that celebrates “ohana” – family!
  • The Pride Nite Dance Club will come alive along the Rivers of America, inviting everyone to dance and enjoy music under the stars.
  • Kick up your heels with country line dancing at the Golden Horseshoe!
  • Picture yourself in fun photo backdrops with inspirational messages or Disney characters and enjoy unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads.**
  • Enjoy after-hours access to iconic Disneyland attractions such as Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, usually with shorter wait times.
  • Nibble the night away with savory snacks and sweets specially made for the party such as the Chocolate Almond Churro at New Orleans Square, Spiced Beef Potato Loaded Bites at Red Rose Taverne, a Berry Cheesecake Funnel Cake at Stage Door Cafe or a Grapefruit Lemonade Soda at Galactic Grill, to name a few!
disneyparks.disney.go.com

Disneyland After Dark Celebrates First Pride Nite at Disneyland Resort, June 13 and 15, 2023

The first-ever Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is coming to Disneyland during Pride Month in June!
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Imagine if Walt saw this, lol
 
Californian Elitist

Californian Elitist

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SuddenStorm said:
Those costumes are absolutely atrocious- like a cross between a six year old playing dress up and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.

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If I was in charge of this event, I would have gone for the Tuxedo look, but with a rainbow tie for Mickey and Bowtie for Minnie (like what's pictured above).

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I’m glad they put in some effort instead of just using the same costumes and replacing one piece of the clothing with something rainbow-patterned.

It’s Pride, not Sunday brunch at a gay-friendly church.
 
CaptinEO

CaptinEO

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TP2000

TP2000

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CaptinEO said:
In Disney's defense, the guy's name doesn't bring up good memories.
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I'm also reminded of how lackluster the '22 Expo was. After the '21 Expo was cancelled, they really should have just waited until September '23 to get back on a normal schedule that would have allowed them to have a better show with better announcements and reveals.

www.thewrap.com

Disney Layoffs: Jeffrey R. Epstein, Longtime VP of Corporate Communications and Spokesperson for D23 Fan Club, Among the Ousted (Exclusive)

Jeffrey Epstein, a VP at Disney corporate communications and the mastermind behind D23, has been laid off.
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wdrive

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waltography said:
I'm not gonna lie, as someone who's not normally a meet & greet/photo op person, these hit all my buttons. Seeing vintage Dumbo alone has boosted my serotonin substantially (apparently pulled from the Walt Disney Archives, which is especially cool).
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The meet and greet character Dumbo? That is the current costume, but still cool nonetheless to see him out.
 
TP2000

TP2000

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wdrive said:
The meet and greet character Dumbo? That is the current costume, but still cool nonetheless to see him out.
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Yeah, that's not the old Dumbo costume. That's a new one.

I remember the old one being carpet-like material, or a plush velour. And far floppier and huggable and bigger than the current plastic version.

Here's Dumbo in the park from about the Nixon years...

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waltography

waltography

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wdrive said:
The meet and greet character Dumbo? That is the current costume, but still cool nonetheless to see him out.
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TP2000 said:
Yeah, that's not the old Dumbo costume. That's a new one.

I remember the old one being carpet-like material, or a plush velour. And far floppier and huggable and bigger than the current plastic version.

Here's Dumbo in the park from about the Nixon years...

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Ignore me then, I'm parroting misinformation. 😂
 
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Robertingles

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So it seems like there is an event every month now hoping that there is one in July going the 5 to 12 and always wanted to go to a Disneyland after hours event
 
TP2000

TP2000

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Robertingles said:
So it seems like there is an event every month now hoping that there is one in July going the 5 to 12 and always wanted to go to a Disneyland after hours event
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In July, the park is open until Midnight 7 days per week.

They only do these "after-hours" events in the off season on weekdays when the park closes at 8pm, then the party starts at 9pm.
 
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Robertingles

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TP2000 said:
In July, the park is open until Midnight 7 days per week.

They only do these "after-hours" events in the off season on weekdays when the park closes at 8pm, then the party starts at 9pm.
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Damn pretty unfortunate was hoping I get lucky and get one of the old ones that they used to do.
 

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