MGM at night?

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-12-2006

We always hit MGM first thing in the morning and do what we want to do and get out by about 3. Is it worth going at night if we don't want to do Fantasmic? What's there to do in the evening if my DS doesn't do ToT or RnR?

smee57 · 03-12-2006

We were there in the morning and one evening. There wasn't much different except being there under all the lights was kind of cool. DS especially liked that part of it.

coasterman2002 · 03-12-2006

MGM at night is really cool. The entire park just has this whole different atmosphere that is really magical. Sunset Blvd. has to be my favorite place at night, with the 20s feeling and, of course, the Tower of Terror. But if you don't want to "check in" at the tower, go and visit Muppets or the Great Movie Ride. These two attractions run right up until closing time. If nothing is open, just walk around. It is very cool to see the Studios all lit up and the shops are open until closing every single night.

bali · 03-12-2006

We do the same, DT. We get to the park when it opens, usually, and end up at another park for the evening. Or we just go to MGM for the dinner package and Fantasmic--we don't do any rides.

One thing we never get to see that way, though, is the parade. It's on so late (usually 4:30), and by that time in the afternoon, we're ready for a break and don't feel like fighting for a spot so we go back to the hotel. Are you guys parade people?

Allyson · 03-12-2006

I

the MGM parade...we make a point to see it at least once every trip!

Of course, I have a 5yo DS who MUST see the Power Rangers!

CathysCAT · 03-12-2006

We're planning on going to MGM a few times on our June trip. One day mid-afternoon, early dinner at H&V, see the parade at 5:30, see a few shows, then head over to the special Fantasmic entrance around 8:15 for the show at 9pm. Last year it poured the night we were there so the parade wasn't that fun, and Fantasmic was cancelled due to lightening. I sure hope the weather is better for us this time. Another day we'll go early in the morning for the major attractions (minus ToT- sorry we were too terrified our 1st time last year).

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-12-2006

I forgot about the parade, we've never stayed late enough to catch it. Maybe I'll move our 50's PT lunch to our first night and go early and catch the parade.

**Dana** · 03-12-2006

I love MGM at night. You can see the shows and do anything there at night. you will find lines nonexistant while fantasmic is going on.

CathysCAT · 03-12-2006

Plus, when you have the Fantasmic package you can spend the 1-1/2 hours going on other attractions with a shorter que line while the non-package people are standing in line to get into the Fantasmic theatre.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

I love MGM at night. You can see the shows and do anything there at night. you will find lines nonexistant while fantasmic is going on.

Ok, then I may add it to one of our unplanned evenings. We'll still go in the morning to see the Power Rangers and the stunt show since my DS liked it so much but I'll add an MGM night.

palmickey · 03-12-2006

We always think that we can get in and get out of MGM quickly as there isn't much there that we want to do and the more we go the more we find to do. Fantasmic is worth waiting for, the afternoon parade is a must see, and it is quite beautiful at night with all the lights.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by palmickey

We always think that we can get in and get out of MGM quickly as there isn't much there that we want to do and the more we go the more we find to do. Fantasmic is worth waiting for, the afternoon parade is a must see, and it is quite beautiful at night with all the lights.

That's how we feel. We get in and out pretty fast and don't do a lot while we're there. My DS likes the stunt show, the Great Movie Ride, Little Mermaid, and the Power Rangers M&G. He tried ToT last summer and hated it so the big rides are still out for us.

CathysCAT · 03-12-2006

Is there a nighttime LMA Extreme Stunt show in the summer when it stays light out later? Anyone know?

smee57 · 03-12-2006

We missed the Power Rangers show last time. What exactly is it?

*sorry to threadjack*

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by CathysCAT

Plus, when you have the Fantasmic package you can spend the 1-1/2 hours going on other attractions with a shorter que line while the non-package people are standing in line to get into the Fantasmic theatre.

I'm not even sure we'll do Fantasmic again so we would have even more time to do stuff. We've seen it and it's nice but not our favorite nighttime show. I'll let Nathan make the call that night.

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: MGM at night? We were there in the morning and one evening. There wasn't much different except being there under all the lights was kind of cool. DS especially liked that part of it. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 607	Re: MGM at night? MGM at night is really cool. The entire park just has this whole different atmosphere that is really magical. Sunset Blvd. has to be my favorite place at night, with the 20s feeling and, of course, the Tower of Terror. But if you don't want to "check in" at the tower, go and visit Muppets or the Great Movie Ride. These two attractions run right up until closing time. If nothing is open, just walk around. It is very cool to see the Studios all lit up and the shops are open until closing every single night. __________________ It all started with a mouse

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: MGM at night? We do the same, DT. We get to the park when it opens, usually, and end up at another park for the evening. Or we just go to MGM for the dinner package and Fantasmic--we don't do any rides. One thing we never get to see that way, though, is the parade. It's on so late (usually 4:30), and by that time in the afternoon, we're ready for a break and don't feel like fighting for a spot so we go back to the hotel. Are you guys parade people? __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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CathysCAT Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,239	Re: MGM at night? We're planning on going to MGM a few times on our June trip. One day mid-afternoon, early dinner at H&V, see the parade at 5:30, see a few shows, then head over to the special Fantasmic entrance around 8:15 for the show at 9pm. Last year it poured the night we were there so the parade wasn't that fun, and Fantasmic was cancelled due to lightening. I sure hope the weather is better for us this time. Another day we'll go early in the morning for the major attractions (minus ToT- sorry we were too terrified our 1st time last year).

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: MGM at night? I forgot about the parade, we've never stayed late enough to catch it. Maybe I'll move our 50's PT lunch to our first night and go early and catch the parade. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 2 hours 58 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: MGM at night? I love MGM at night. You can see the shows and do anything there at night. you will find lines nonexistant while fantasmic is going on. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 21 hours 58 minutes

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CathysCAT Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,239	Re: MGM at night? Plus, when you have the Fantasmic package you can spend the 1-1/2 hours going on other attractions with a shorter que line while the non-package people are standing in line to get into the Fantasmic theatre.

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palmickey MB's Pal Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My heart is at WDW! Posts: 2,776	Re: MGM at night? We always think that we can get in and get out of MGM quickly as there isn't much there that we want to do and the more we go the more we find to do. Fantasmic is worth waiting for, the afternoon parade is a must see, and it is quite beautiful at night with all the lights. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxpalmickey ´¨) Boardwalk Villas May 2009* Saratoga Springs October 2008 Beach Club Villas May 2008 Old Key West December 2007 Old Key West February 2007 Saratoga Springs October 2006 Saratoga Springs May 2006 All Star Movies February 2006 All Star Movies October 2005 All Star Movies October 2004 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: ???????? 102 days 7 hours 28 minutes

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CathysCAT Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,239	Re: MGM at night? Is there a nighttime LMA Extreme Stunt show in the summer when it stays light out later? Anyone know?

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: MGM at night? We missed the Power Rangers show last time. What exactly is it? sorry to threadjack __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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