This Friday is the Rock Your Disney Side 24 Hour Event. Exactly 4 days away. Who is excited!!?? I know we are.
So what do you need to know? What should you wear? What should you bring? There are so many questions about this event and with it being this week, it seemed like the prefect time to post a blog about it. And I went to “One More Disney Day” in 2012, which was the first 24 hour event.
Basic Information
This information came straight from Disney’s website.
• Hours of operation for the event will take place from 6:00 AM, May 23, 2014 to 6:00 AM, May 24, 2014.
• Only select attractions, entertainment and services will be available.
• Valid theme park admission is required.
• Event is subject to restrictions and change without notice.
Costume Information
If you plan to dress up (yes it is ok, even if you are a grown adult), make sure to follow their rules.
• Costumes should be child-friendly and adhere to any guidelines determined by Disney.
• Costumes should not be obstructive, offensive or violent; drag on the ground; contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest; contain any weapons or objects which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• Masks may be worn, but they must not obstruct vision, and eyes must be visible at all times.
• Guests who dress like Disney characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs.
• Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused admission.
What Should I Bring?
- Your ticket/pass/magic bands
- Money
- Water bottle
- Phone
- Camera
- Your chargers*
- Things for your children (sorry I am not a mother so I am not sure what all you need)
- Hand sanitize
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Snacks
*Magic Kingdom has placed charging stations in the park. One inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and one in the Space Mountain gift shop. It is free to charge your phone/device, but you must swipe your credit card to make it work. They are lockers that are just big enough for one phone, so things like iPads will not fit.
What Should I Wear?
- Shorts (the temperature is suppose to be 95° out)
- T-shirt or tank top
- Comfortable shorts
Other Things I Need to Know or Tips
- When 6:00 am rolls around, you will be tired. Make sure you have safe plans of transportation. Especially if you are driving off Disney property. I know I had a really hard time staying awake during my 45 min drive home last year, so this time we got a hotel room on property for the 24 hours.
- Except the park to be packed until about 2:00 am. During the day the lines will be very busy (we are even going to Magic Kingdom until midnight). Around 2:00 am, people with children start to head back to their rooms or houses so the park less busy. Last time around 4:00 am, I was able to ride all 3 mountains under an hour!
- Stay hydrated. Whether you are there all 24 hours or just at night or whenever, you need water. Florida is hot, yes, but if you want to stay up that long drink water.
- Wear sunscreen and bug spray. Trust me, if you are not from Florida you are not use to the sun here, it is different.
- Bring snacks. If you are planning on staying in the park for the full 24 hours. Remember that is a lot of food you will be needing. Consider bring snacks so you don’t go broke in a 24 hour period.
- Look for new food. Yes Disney has come out with unique food for this event. Make sure you save room to try some of it. And check out our posts with a list of the food for Magic Kingdom and Disneyland.
- Try new rides and experiences. There is plenty to do at the MK. So during this 24 hour event make sure to try things you haven’t done or seen before.
- Consider waiting till later to go to Magic Kingdom. Once the park opens on May 23, it will be packed the rest of the day. Maybe go to a different park if you don’t want to deal with the crowds.
- Look out for different characters. Disney has stated that you can expect to see characters out that on a normal day you wouldn’t. Such as Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, the Big Bad Wolf, Stromboli from “Pinocchio,” and the Bowler Hat Guy from “Meet the Robinsons”.
- Join in on the dancing. There will be dance parties all around the Magic Kingdom through the night. It is a great way to get your energy back up!
Be on the look out today or tomorrow for our post about food for this event.
Comment below if you are going and any tips you have or questions you still have. And let us know if there is something we should try while at the event!