We’re gearing up for some “monstrous” fun on May 24, when both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks (in addition to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort) will stay open from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24, until 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013. If you’re planning to visit the Disneyland Resort during this special event, I’ve got some important information you should know.
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.
Comments
Hi Erin,
If you plan to camp out and park at the Anaheim Garden Walk are you subject to their standard parking rates or Disneyland’s $15 parking fee?
Will you be posting a schedule like this for WDW? It would be nice to have the same information for WDW.
Thanks
Will Information like this be provide for us who are going to Magic kingdom in FL?
When will the restaurants be closing during the 24 hour period?
Most will be open the entire 24-hour period, but if you have a specific location in mind I would recommend checking when you arrive.
My friend and I are looking forward to trying the different food offerings during the event. Since most of the new food seems to be breakfast dishes, can you tell me what times breakfast will be available during the 24-hour event, please?
Me too, Theresa! Here’s a quick list of breakfast times:
Carnation Cafe and Tomorrowland Terrace – 6 – 11:30 am & 11 pm – 6 am
Rancho del Zocalo and Wine Country Trattoria – 11 pm – 3 am
Cafe Orleans and Pizza Port – 11 pm – 5 am
Erin, is there a posted list of attraction opening/closing times?
(both parks)I know and understand the early AM maintenances that have to be done, I just want to ATTEMPT to mentally plan ahead…
i’m flying in from Philadelphia, just for this (did WDW last year)
I really want to ride RSR at night, that might be hard with grad night, I do have a backup plan, im there Saturday too 🙂
Hi Erin,
If you park hop into DCA and Disneyland reaches capacity, will you be able to get back into Disneyland?
#32: That question was asked and answered as #4.
Will “Cars Land, Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror that 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)” be available to the rest of the public after 3:30 a.m.? And if so, how long will those areas be open?
I ask because our group plan to do other things but will want to go to those areas. Thanks!
Yes – Cars Land, Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will reopen at 3:30 am and will remain open until 6 am.
Hello, if the park reaches capacity will we be able to park hop from one park to the other? Or would we have to stay in one of the parks so we dont get kicked out?
If parks reach their capacity will be able to park hop?
Hi Erin!
Just to confirm, if I buy online a 1-Day Ticket for May 24th, will I be allowed to stay at the park until the 6am on the 25th or do I need to buy a 2-Day Ticket for that?
Very excited!
Maria – Your 1-day ticket will be valid for admission during the entire 24-hour period. Have fun!
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Theresa on May 20th, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Thank you for the information! At what time can we start parking at Garden Walk/Pumbaa on Thursday night?
a very good question, but i saw no answer…do you know what time those parking lots will open?
Parking will be available at the Anaheim GardenWalk parking area beginning at 9:30 pm, with overflow parking at the Pumbaa Lot.
Since it looks like there was a change to the original post above, I just want to confirm…the garages/lots participating in the free button open at 5am, but the buttons won’t be distributed until 6am? Thanks for the info!
Sorry about that, Dinah. Parking will be available at the Anaheim GardenWalk parking area beginning at 9:30 pm, with overflow parking at the Pumbaa Lot. Remember that shuttle service begins at 8 am on May 24. The Mickey & Friends Parking structure and Toy Story Lot will be open and begin shuttle service at 5 am. The button distribution begins at 6 am.
Just a quick question, will all the Disneyland and California Adventure Park shows go on as usual?
Krista – There may be different show times for experiences in the parks that day. Be sure to check the Entertainment Times Guide upon arrival.
Last year durning One More Disney Day the park reached capacity. If this happens again will we still be able to park hop? If I leave disneyland, will I be unable to enter DCA if its at capacity?
If our Ap allows us to go on Friday but not on Saturday. Will we be able to park hop at like 2am sat morning
Yes, Steve – SoCal or Deluxe Annual Passports will be valid for admission during the entire 24-hour period.
On the Grad Nites held thus far, the Mad T Party has only been serving “Mocktails,” and has left all alcohol off the menu. Will this policy be in place for the All-Nighter T Party as well?
That is correct – alcohol will not be served at Mad T Party.
Any news about what Limited Time Magic will be available for May 27 through June 4? That’s when my family and I will be at Disney World! Thanks!
Alisha – Keep an eye out for that announcement here on the Disney Parks Blog and at LimitedTimeMagic.com.
Will you be posting information for the Magic Kingdom as well?
I am SO excited!!!
If there is only 2 people total in my party, will we still be able to get a Carpool special button on the 24th?
I’m sorry, Camille. The details state that there must be at least three people in the car.
Sorry, correction if we arrive at 10 p.m. on the 23rd, will our lockers stay valid from 5/23 10 p.m. tuntil 5/25 6 a.m.?
How will lockers work? If we arrive at 10 p.m. on the 24th and get a locker outside the gates, will that locker stay valid until 6 a.m. on the 25th? Thanks!
just to confirm, the paragraph in quotes below means people there for the “Monstrous All-Nighter” are absolutely NOT allowed in Cars Land, Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf and Twilight Zone between 10:15pm and 3:30am? But everything else is free to roam, unless otherwise stated?
“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).”
Thank you
That is correct, Tiara, and please also note that “a bug’s land” will not be available after 10:15 pm as well.
What time will DCA stop serving alcohol for the day?
Will it be better if a 2friends of mine who want to purchase an annual pass on the 24th should they do this online? or do it when they get to the park? Thanks!
When could we expect a similar posting for WDW?
Will you be posting info for WDW today as well? I would like to know how soon I can park
Aww I’m an AP, but I’ll be arriving earlier between 2 and 3 a.m. so no free button for me, but it’s all good. I’m excited either way!! 4 Days!!!!
Besides the special Carpool button for annual passholders, will there be a special button commemorating the day in the parks like it was done on Leap Day last year?
I am so excited!
Erin,
If we are arriving for our daily visit on Thursday and not leaving until Sat is there a way that we can get the special Carpool Buttons since we will already be parked on Thursday, but are carpooling?
Hi Jeff! Unfortunately this offer is only available during the times listed.
Can we buy park tickets in advance online or do we need to wait for 3:00am on the 24th for a special ticket?
No special ticket is required, and it’s a good idea to purchase your ticket online at Disneyland.com/tickets
Thanks0 I have one more question : Other than Radiator Springs Racers, will the rest of Carlsand open at 6AM on May 24?
Yes, the rest of the area will be available at that time.
So after 3:30 a.m., Cars Land, Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will be available again to all guests?
Yes, but please be aware that Radiator Springs Racers will not be available at that time.
Thank you for the information! At what time can we start parking at Garden Walk/Pumbaa on Thursday night?
No hours on May 25 are mentioned for Radiator Springs Racers and “a bug’s land”. Does that mean that they will be closed to all after Grad Nite ends Saturday at 3AM?
That is correct, Gregory. Radiator Springs Racers and “a bug’s land” will not reopen after Grad Nite concludes at 3:30 am.
Will this also apply to WDW in Orlando as well?
Steven – This information applies to the Disneyland Resort only.
If people aren’t camping out at 10:00pm the night before and just arrive at park opening on the 24th, do they still have to park at Garden Walk/Pumba or will Mickey & Friends be open on the 24th?
Jeremy – You may park in Mickey & Friends parking structure, which will open at 5 a.m. on May 24.
When does the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure open on May 24th?
Mickey & Friends parking structure will open at 5 a.m. on May 24.
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