Magic Kingdom to open for 24 hours on Memorial Day Weekend to kick off a Monstrous Summer

[MickeyPeace]

It was INSANE last time. They miscalculated on their guest projections, they forgot to include passholders & CMs. There were 50-60 thousand in the park at 1AM

So won't it be much more crowded this time considering it's on a friday during a holiday weekend? That's why I was asking if they will keep more attractions open this time. I was there for Memorial Day weekend in 2011 and it wasn't nearly as busy as I thought so maybe not.

 

[PhotoDave219]

So won't it be much more crowded this time considering it's on a friday during a holiday weekend? That's why I was asking if they will keep more attractions open this time. I was there for Memorial Day weekend in 2011 and it wasn't nearly as busy as I thought so maybe not.

Personal projection? Chaos and very busy.

 

[lego606]

It's very nice that MK will be open for 24 hours.

It would be nicer if MK had something new worth experiencing during those 24 hours.

That lightbulb over there was replaced just last month!

 

[backinaction]

So won't it be much more crowded this time considering it's on a friday during a holiday weekend? That's why I was asking if they will keep more attractions open this time. I was there for Memorial Day weekend in 2011 and it wasn't nearly as busy as I thought so maybe not.

For once i'm going to have to agree with photo dave. When the TTA has a 15 minute line and space mountain has a 90, the park is too crowded. We ended up leaving during OMDD at around 2 because nothing was ridable.

 

[Skooterkid]

This technology is brilliant. I'd love to see a Celebrate The Magic-style show come to Epcot one day! Or even using this technology to integrate Spaceship Earth into Illuminations? ...the potential is much greater than the 24 hour event they're using it to promote. Whilst I'd love to be in the parks at 3am, I'm glad I don't start my Disney College Program until June because being in those kind of crowds is not fun, regardless of what time it is..

 

[hokie075]

We are arriving on the 25th.

 

[luv]

Unsure if ill be here, but it would be difficult to do Antarctica and an all-brighter in the MK.

And I'm so jazzed about Antarctica. Keep checking that countdown on the Sea World site. Going to anything on Opening Day is crazy, but I've been a-waiting so long! Gotta see it!

 

[wdwmagic]

Which attractions were open overnight last time? Was there a period during the wee hours when there werent many attractions open? Just wondering because last time it was held on a weekday and this time they chose a holiday weekend. Should be insane. If it were on a weekday I'd go.

You can see the attraction list from One More Disney Day at http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/one-more-disney-day.htm

 

[Jakester]

My guess is that the MSEP is at 9pm, 11pm. Wishes at 10pm, CtM at 9:45pm, 10:35pm and 5:30am, and hopefully keep a majority of the rides open until 5am.

 

[diznyboyz]

Missing it by a week. Oh well, I'm not really interested in being there for Memorial Day weekend anyway...too busy!

How about missing it by a couple of days. We get to Disney on May 26th and parks 27th. Oh well, maybe the crowds will be down by the time Monday comes around.... Have a Good Friday to all!

 

[NowInc]

Already have a trip booked during that weekend..... joy.

So lets do the math of why this one will be even MORE crowded: Star Wars weekend? Check. Memorial day weekend? Check. New attractions opening at other parks? Check. Oh well..

 

[Zipadeelady]

Love the video. Not sure if they've put a projection on SSE before but I loved it. Wish I could see it in person!

 

[PolynesianPrincess]

We arrive the 25th! While I think it would be fun, it's just not worth the crowds. I'm thinking that weekend down there is going to be a zoo.....

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Already have a trip booked during that weekend..... joy.

So lets do the math of why this one will be even MORE crowded: Star Wars weekend? Check. Memorial day weekend? Check. New attractions opening at other parks? Check. Oh well..

I can probably show you a list of folks also there pre-cruise for the Fantasy sailing on 5/25. The ship is almost completely sold out so you can prob'ly toss a thousand or more into the mix just for that. In the grand scheme that's not many people but when adding up the sum of all these things it's worth mentioning.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Open for 24 hours. On Memorial Day weekend...

No way would I go anywhere near WDW for this.

 

[jenn47]

Not sure if i'll bother, but I may take advantage and hit other parks that evening. Just don't know if the extra crowds will be worth the extra hours.

 

[71jason]

Not sure if i'll bother, but I may take advantage and hit other parks that evening. Just don't know if the extra crowds will be worth the extra hours.

You don't really do an event like this for the chance to ride more rides. You do it for "thrill" of saying you were in the Magic Kingdom at 3 a.m. It's a stunt, not a viable touring plan.

To echo what David said above, I went last year with an attractions manager--he said it was New Years Eve like crowds (even CoP had a line). By far the crowd was made up of College Program kids, Cast Members and Annual Passholders. My group of locals couldn't walk 10 feet without bumping into someone we knew. If you're with a good group of people, it's fun. But if it's your only chance to see MK, I'd avoid it.

 

[Communicore]

(even CoP had a line

Hah yeah CoP definitely had a line and once inside a lot of people including myself took naps, like usual!

 

[reptar77]

We'll be there, just booked my room and dinning.

Do you guys think they will repeat the projection on earth again prior to the 24th?

 

[wdwmagic]

We'll be there, just booked my room and dinning.

Do you guys think they will repeat the projection on earth again prior to the 24th?

I believe it was a one-off for the announcement and will not be shown again. The projectors are only a temporary installation.