Guest Column: Grad Nite 2002
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The line for Indy, no FastPass during Grad Nite :o(

Even the Fantasyland attractions were packed

LPer and Cast Member Roger Rabbit skillfully manages the crowds at the Haunted Mansion

If rides weren't your thing there were six dance club areas.The music ranged from Top 40 to Hip Hop to Techno-Trance to Latin.  The largest dance area was in front of the Castle, where there was also a "GRAD NITE EXPLOSION".This was a fun fireworks show that went off at 2, 3, and 4 am.I didn't see a whole bunch of kids dancing but they did seem to enjoy standing in front of the speakers slowly going deaf.   

Dancers trying to getting the party started

Seniors "dancing" in front of the Castle

Who is that dashing Senior? ;o)

Of course no Grad Nite would be complete without a picture with Mickey and (this was so COOL) Minnie.Club Disney was the place to take pictures with your favorite characters in Grad Gear.My fellow dashing Seniors could pose with Pluto, Pooh, or even Tigger.  Or you could brave the line and hang out with Mr. (and Miss!) Mouse.(O.K. I'm closer to being a Senior Citizen than a Senior in high school, but Disneyland is the place where dreams come true. ;o)