It was a long 24 hour day… so this is a long story…
It all started with a plan… Disney’s New Movie, Monsters University is kicking off the summer long celebration to have a “Monstrous Summer” here at Walt Disney World. Special promotions to advertise the themed summer started at Epcot.The kick off?… a 24 hour All Nighter at Magic Kingdom.
As excitement grew, there were more and more announcements of the Special 24 Hour All Night Party. There was gonna be Special T-Shirts and Hats, Special Mickey Ears and even “Sulley” Ears for the occasion. Special Monstrous Desserts as well as other merchandise. It was growing bigger & bigger as the days came closer.
Via the Disney Parks Blog… we got invitations to a Very Special Blog Meet Up to celebrate the kick off. The party was limited to only 150 couples… and we were going! We got our invitation packets with Park Passes, VIP Fastpass ( 4 passes good for 5 people), Special Lanyard Passes, and our itinerary. We all met at the Ferry Boat to take the trip over to the Magic Kingdom, and the Opening Ceremony.
After the opening ceremony, we had a complementary breakfast at Pecos’s Bill’s Cafe in Fronteerland. Lots of themed donuts, goodies, fruits, juice and coffee… and a special “Sulley” punch made from pineapple juice. All so yummy. We were also treated to Private Character Greeting with Sulley and got our Photos taken for Monster University ID Badges.
We had so time to roam the park before catching a Disney Cruise Line Bus to take us to Downtown Disney AMC Theaters. They swore us to keep the details a secret… so all we can say is, it’s a Great movie… take the kids to see it.
The Private Blog Meet Up party got to see an early Screening of the new “Monsters University” due out on June 21st. VIP treatment, free drinks and Mike & Sulley free popcorn. Preshow was filled with themed prizes and give-a-ways. The movie was great… but as I said, we were sworn to secretary… we can only say that y’all need to take the kids to see it.
Wow... we had a fantastically great time at our very first Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up.
Let me say that again…
Wow... we had a fantastically great time at our very first Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up.
Thanks to Disney for having such a great event. They did a wonderful, absolutely wonderful job. The camaraderie with the Disney Team and the other guests was unbelievable.... as were the events and the Monsters University Preview Movie. Just wonderful! Got lots of treats and gifts. We saw other Meet-Up Guests throughout the day and into the night and enjoyed a special connection and interaction with those that came for the Meet-Up. Guess we were just online at the right time to have the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful limited party (150 couples). We felt very special... kinda like VIP's throughout the day... wearing our "Monstrous Meet Up" lanyard tags and custom home made shirts!
First we were excited to know we were invited to this limited Meet-Up. Then we got the idea and planned our shirts. We were the couple with the custom made personalized Monster All Nighter Party Shirts. We had lots of fun putting the graphics together and designing them, then making them... not giving much thought to more then that, we mainly did this for our own enjoyment. We had the greatest time experiencing the reactions of other guests and getting compliments on our shirts from both cast members and guests alike... all throughout the day.... it was amazing! Its was even kinda cute... we rode one of the Main St. motor cars down Main St... waving to folks along the way... them waving back... a little VIP moment all of our very own. It was fun to have so many compliments on the shirts. They'd often asked what store we bought them in... and got more compliments on the fact that we made them ourselves. Such a great day! I think that this has created a new avenue for having even more fun at Disney... make up new themed shirts, wear them in, and enjoy the compliments. First we got the compliments on the shirts, then the conversations with guests about today's experience, and how it all started with the Disney Parks Blog. I think we created some new interest in the Disney Parks Blog. Renewed for those that have seen it, but only casually, and excitement for those that didn't know about it... there just may have some new viewers for the blog!
All in all... just a wonderful day... and night! In closing... Thanks to Disney Special Events Team for everything, and all the efforts to make a special day even more Magical beyond all expectations.
We were seasonal cast members for 7 years... now Annual Pass Holders... and enjoying every minute of it. Our custom made shirts gave us the interaction with other guests that we enjoyed so much as cast members. We even had a great time giving several children some pins for pin trading... brought back some fond memories, creating a special moment for kids.
It was also a big surprise and joy to see our picture on the blog! Indeed... Magical!
Disney Parks Blog … with Today’s VIP’s… our moment in the spot light!
Check it out… How cool is this!
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Park Attendance at Magic Kingdom through mid afternoon was very light… and as the day progressed it became heavier. Most people were coming in late for the All Nighter. One of our many stops was to see some friends, Bob & Donna in the Main St. Confectionary. Donna was working (Bob was off) and we got to show off our shirts and have a sample of Monsters Sour Apple Cotton Candy. I liked it… Shelly, not so much, but we both like the kiss. Thanks for the photos Donna.
By 8pm the park was nearly full to capacity. Not to bother us… we were just there to see the going’s on, and not necessarily do rides which had some long lines (much as would be expected). Got to see the special Castle Show and “Wishes Fireworks” show just in front of Cinderella Castle amidst thousands of people. The Castle is used as a projection screen to many different themed graphics right onto the Castle… wow, what a show! Here’s just one of them… and then, of course, the fireworks. Magical!
Shoulder to shoulder the entire length of Main Street and completely enveloping the circle in front of the castle. All the other “prime” viewing areas towards Tomorrowland, Liberty Square, and Adventureland were also completely consumed by everyone getting a good viewing location. After the show we walked the park stopping frequently for ice water and a rest… watching the sights go by, and seeing shows and character greets from afar. Stopped by the Main Street ice cream shop to enjoy some “Monstrous Eye-Scream Sundaes” and watch the Celebration Show projected into the castle. What a great day. Despite lofty intensions, and wishful thinking, no amount of “Pixie Dust” was going to get us through to the 6 am hour. So we had to leave early and returned home after being up for 24 hours. I awoke at 10am…Shelly slept in until 2pm in the afternoon. Shortly after 3pm, we had breakfast. Followed by a nap from 5-7pm. Wow, where did the day go?
Disney had their own version…
Monstrous Treats were everywhere…
Latest update…
Now this is really Scary!
Monsters University – School of Scaring.
Got our new ID’s
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