DIS 20th Anniversary Event - Official Info

SorcererHeidi said:
@maggiew I don't think anybody knows a schedule yet, but I'd plan a nap that day, and maybe sleep in the next if staying up is going to be a problem - I know if I could attend, I sure wouldn't want to miss one single moment of this awesome once-in-a-lifetime event, and I go to bed early too, so I can relate!!
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I fly in after midnight the night before (I have to teach a class until 4:10 then travel to the airport!). I plan on sleeping in a little and not heading to the parks until later. So I should be good. Just wondering if Illuminations would be the finale? I've never been to a DIS event, so don't really know what to expect.
 
maggiew said:
Any idea what the schedule will be like for the evening of the big party? Like when Illuminations and/or the concert will be? Just wondering if they will be near the beginning time or ending time. Hoping to be able to stay up that late!
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The exact schedule hasn't been mentioned yet. I believe when it was first announced they way John worded it made me think Illuminations would be at the end/towards the end (something like "ending the night with our own private showing of Illuminations). Now, that was when the party was only to midnight, so maybe that is still when the show will be

No idea about the concert as that just was added
 
I've been to all DISapalaooza events. None of us really know what to expect until it is announced. John is sui generis.

I have been wondering if there are restrictions on whether Disney can set off fireworks late at night. I don't think so, as I believe they have tested MK fireworks shows in the middle of the night.
 
maggiew said:
I fly in after midnight the night before (I have to teach a class until 4:10 then travel to the airport!). I plan on sleeping in a little and not heading to the parks until later. So I should be good. Just wondering if Illuminations would be the finale? I've never been to a DIS event, so don't really know what to expect.
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I hear ya, and I think every one is different (I've not been lucky enough to be at one, but have read/heard about them, and been jealous!) :), and they haven't published a schedule for this one yet, so they may not even know yet. I'm sure as soon as they do, John will publish an update on Page 1 of this thread. Have a wonderful time, and celebrate for me, please!! :)
 


jcb said:
I've been to all DISapalaooza events. None of us really know what to expect until it is announced. John is sui generis.

I have been wondering if there are restrictions on whether Disney can set off fireworks late at night. I don't think so, as I believe they have tested MK fireworks shows in the middle of the night.
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To my knowledge, they only test the castle shows at night which use very limited fireworks that don't cause as much noise. I have been wondering about this too. Disney usually warns the surrounding resorts that they "might" hear noise during the night, but people usually come back saying they never heard anything. You would think that fireworks would be a great way to end the night, but I don't know if it is allowed past a certain point as well. I know of other places have to shoot off fireworks by a specific time, and the only time I feel like fireworks at midnight or later are acceptable is New Years Eve. We will just have to wait and see what the schedule is like. Anyway, it is going to be an awesome time!
 
AMusicLifeForMe said:
To my knowledge, they only test the castle shows at night which use very limited fireworks that don't cause as much noise. I have been wondering about this too. Disney usually warns the surrounding resorts that they "might" hear noise during the night, but people usually come back saying they never heard anything. You would think that fireworks would be a great way to end the night, but I don't know if it is allowed past a certain point as well. I know of other places have to shoot off fireworks by a specific time, and the only time I feel like fireworks at midnight or later are acceptable is New Years Eve. We will just have to wait and see what the schedule is like. Anyway, it is going to be an awesome time!
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They shoot off fireworks at 5AM for runDisney events.
 
jcb said:
I've been to all DISapalaooza events. None of us really know what to expect until it is announced. John is sui generis.

I have been wondering if there are restrictions on whether Disney can set off fireworks late at night. I don't think so, as I believe they have tested MK fireworks shows in the middle of the night.
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I know I was staying at the BC a very long time ago, and was pretty upset - not at the fireworks/music/narration noises I was hearing that woke me up (okay - just a little - until I went on my balcony and went from anger to excitement! LOL), but when I found out it was from a private showing of Sorcery in the Skies from MGM (yes - it was called that back then!), and I had never seen it/knew I never would (it was being run VERY rarely then, had never run when I COULD see it, and was due to go away forever - I think this was around '95 or so), I was HEARTBROKEN. I mean - check out my screen name and avatar! :) The debut of Fantasmic! some time later ameliorated the sadness.......a bit. :)
 
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Justin Finchum said:
So we are looking to attend the event while we are there on vacation. Does anyone know if there will be transportation back to the resorts after the party at Epcot??
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jcb said:
That has not yet been announced. When it is, John Magi will (if past history is correct) post information here.
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John has indicated that they are waiting to see on the final room bookings, etc. and then would look into potentially organizing something - but it would be at an extra cost and not the regular Disney transportation

If you are interested there is the "un"official party thread and a Facebook group where people have started arranging car pooling
 
jcb said:
You should eat before hand. I think john said snacks. Past events have had fun food, but with this starting at 10 pm, you'll probably want something solid before you indulge in a sugar rush.
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I hope they have some of the left of blue snowman cookies from the Christmas party!
 
MaryKatesMom said:
Here's hoping the IG is open!

I didn't know that red was the color for gay days and I had already bought the black DIS rainbow one because I loved the one Ryno had on. Who wouldn't want to be twinning with Ryno??!!

For the Epcot party I got the DIS 20 anniversary shirt in pink.
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Last year my wife and I attended gay days at magic Kingdom. The crowds were crazy. I dont think we will attend this year.
 
TheMaxRebo said:
Sure!

"Un"official thread: https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...-ups-events-and-make-a-friend-thread.3593096/
So far the most organized "un"official events are - Animal Kingdom on May 31st and then Disney Springs for lunch on the 1st and pre-partying at Geyser Point and Trader Sam's the evening of the 1st

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/441752162840820/
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Thanks! I recently moved to the Orlando area & am excited to meet up with some DISers for this event & hang out in Epcot during the party. :)
 
Do we have any idea when the information on the smaller events will be posted? I'm trying to decide how to divide up my days between WDW and Universal.
 
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