A Time Honored Tradition Ends

I remember my sister getting ready to go to Walt Disney World for Grad Night in 1982. I couldn't wait to go! I thought how cool it would be to go and have the Magic Kingdom into the middle of the night. Hearing stories of things that happend each year that others went before my time. Finally, in 1986, it came.

This has been a tradition for Florida high school seniors for almost 40 years. Traveling from all over the state and even from out of state to have a night with fellow seniors. This year is the last of the events. Disney released a statement saying basically, that with the increase of park attendence, that it is hard for them to shut the park down early for an event like this. They have offered an alternative though to Florida school groups. They can get a 1 day, 1 park ticket for any time in the year for $55. The difference here though, the park isn't going to be open to just these kids anymore with special concerts, dance parties and unlimited rides.