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Magic Kingdom park-wide buyout on Oct 22
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BWDVCkidsince96
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The week I’m there this November I believe MK closes at 6 at least twice. So I don’t think this is super uncommon?
BWDVCkidsince96
Active Member
Ah I lied. The nights it closes at 6 my week are for mickeys very merry Christmas party. It’s like every other night it’s ridiculous. Bah humbug lol
Creathir
Premium Member
C levelIm so out of the lingo loop i guess...
what exactly is meant by "C level"
(or could I actually be "C level" and that is why i dont know what that is...???)
CEO
CIO
CFO
The top execs.
My friend is a CIO at a major financial services organization.
Whippet Mom
Active Member
Way back in the old days (70's) the local high schools would have grad night at Disneyland & it was closed to all other guests. I also remember the company my mom worked for did a employee night..
THE 1HAPPY HAUNT
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It's Carrot Top. He bought it out.
THE 1HAPPY HAUNT
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So he spent money so he could spend money??
bcoachable
Well-Known Member
Ohhhhh! Got it! Thanks!
Yea- in my work world, we don’t have those- or at least those names for them...
Makes sense!
BigThunderMatt
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No, it'll be just as crowded as normal, with an extra long line at Guest Relations full of irate people who apparently couldn't be bothered to check park hours prior to their visit.
That is likely a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party night.
Power, influence and money go hand in hand.
tissandtully
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Just how Walt would've wanted.
JillC LI
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There are still grad nights at Disneyland.
GenerationX
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I was there for this event. Simply awesome. Very little wait for rides, plentiful "free" food and drink everywhere, and perfect weather.
We were bused in from the Symposium resorts (I was at AKL) to a backstage area next to Splash. We were told by the CM before we got off the bus that we were not allowed to take any pictures of the backstage area. A short walk put us in on stage Frontierland. It was surreal to look over at Splash and Big Thunder with absolutely no one there.
There were temporary food and beverage stations around the park, as well as some standard quick service MK restaurants. The first hour (7-8) was Gartner Exec Program Members only, and the CMs guided us to Tomorrowland. Cosmic Rays was open (I'm a huge Sonny Eclipse fan), and I had dinner there. Only Tomorrowland attractions were open until 8, when the rest of the attendees could enter, and the entire park opened from 8-11.
Outside of the HM queue, the Hitchhiking Ghosts were having their pictures taken with a cool blue mist around them. The Bride was also roaming among the crowd talking to people. I got a picture with her:
We were bused in from the Symposium resorts (I was at AKL) to a backstage area next to Splash. We were told by the CM before we got off the bus that we were not allowed to take any pictures of the backstage area. A short walk put us in on stage Frontierland. It was surreal to look over at Splash and Big Thunder with absolutely no one there.
There were temporary food and beverage stations around the park, as well as some standard quick service MK restaurants. The first hour (7-8) was Gartner Exec Program Members only, and the CMs guided us to Tomorrowland. Cosmic Rays was open (I'm a huge Sonny Eclipse fan), and I had dinner there. Only Tomorrowland attractions were open until 8, when the rest of the attendees could enter, and the entire park opened from 8-11.
Outside of the HM queue, the Hitchhiking Ghosts were having their pictures taken with a cool blue mist around them. The Bride was also roaming among the crowd talking to people. I got a picture with her:
VaderTron
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We know. We just heard your wallet whimpering.
wiredforflight
Active Member
Back from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. I and 2 other friends attended the Magic Kingdom park-wide buyout on Oct 22. The 2 friends paid $175 each for the 3 hour event, there was 1 extra hour if you where a Gartner Executive Member. Was it worth $175 for 3 hours? Simply put, YES.
The park was busy but the longest we waited for a ride was 15 minuets (Seven Dwarves Mine Train) I was told there where about 12,000-15,000 people or so in attendance.
All rides where open, all quick service restaurants where open with a limited free menu, some shopping was open. Beer, wine, cocktails, sodas, and water where all included. There where tables with beer and wine up and down Main Street and popup portable bars through out the park. Next to the popup bars where also popup food carts with all kinds of food (including salads). I went to Casey's Corner to get a chili dog and was shocked when a foot long showed up lol, I so over ate.
Entertainment wise:
There was at least 2 DJs, one at the castle and one in Frontierland, I am guessing there was one in Tomorrowland but we never got there. Several of the entertainment cast was out including "Jim the Ragtime Pianist". Many meet and greets also where scattered about the park, from Mickey and Minnie, the Seven Dwarves, Woodie Jessie and Bullseye, and several princesses. The full Happily Ever After Fireworks Show ended the night. As everyone exited the park Mickey and Minnie waved and wished us well from the train station.
All in all it was an amazing night. It was also very odd to see men and women in business suits riding rides. (note: most people where in business casual or casual clothing, but some where in suits.)
The park was busy but the longest we waited for a ride was 15 minuets (Seven Dwarves Mine Train) I was told there where about 12,000-15,000 people or so in attendance.
All rides where open, all quick service restaurants where open with a limited free menu, some shopping was open. Beer, wine, cocktails, sodas, and water where all included. There where tables with beer and wine up and down Main Street and popup portable bars through out the park. Next to the popup bars where also popup food carts with all kinds of food (including salads). I went to Casey's Corner to get a chili dog and was shocked when a foot long showed up lol, I so over ate.
Entertainment wise:
There was at least 2 DJs, one at the castle and one in Frontierland, I am guessing there was one in Tomorrowland but we never got there. Several of the entertainment cast was out including "Jim the Ragtime Pianist". Many meet and greets also where scattered about the park, from Mickey and Minnie, the Seven Dwarves, Woodie Jessie and Bullseye, and several princesses. The full Happily Ever After Fireworks Show ended the night. As everyone exited the park Mickey and Minnie waved and wished us well from the train station.
All in all it was an amazing night. It was also very odd to see men and women in business suits riding rides. (note: most people where in business casual or casual clothing, but some where in suits.)
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wiredforflight
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Happy you had a great time too. Was wondering about the 1 extra hour that the Exec members got. Thanks!
Amused to Death
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Our crack team of commentators has narrowed it down to somewhere between $200K and $5M. In other words, no idea.
JoeCamel
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Hmmm, she looks familiar. Believe she is "friends" with another character on a daily basis....