Universal studios and a few other studios, all have tried to reach upto the level of Disney Grad Nite by introducing similar all-nite parties but the Disney Grad Nite still stands tall as compared to its other contemporaries. Parents love to tell stories about the Disney Grad Nite to their high school graduating students. Everyone since'61 has been a part of Disney Grad Nite and only a few are unfortunate enough not to enjoy it.

It is an all night party in which the graduating class of high-school seniors take part in. It includes live performances by several artists and Disney opens several adventurous rides for the students to enjoy on. Traditionally, it takes place in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom but this year it was shifted to Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is going to go back to its traditional place next year.

The nite comes with many surprises for high school grads and one should take full advantage of this nite. But when I say full advantage, I mean the allowed advantages and not the undue advantage of the nite that Disney is giving as a gift to you. A lot of students try to bring in drugs, drinks or even weapons to the party but it is strictly prohibited by Disney.

Disney has taken some strict actions for discouraging such activities. Due to some unfortunate deaths and other accidents like passing out of students, the Disney has closed some places like the Tom Sawyer's Island and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. In the starts all rides and attraction were open but now Disney carefully chooses which ones to allow and which ones to close.

There is also a dress code to be followed for this night. Failure to follow the dress code has led Disney to turn the rule breakers to go back from the entrance. Semi-casual and formal dress is allowed on this nite. In the early days, it used to be totally formal but now Disney has relaxed its rules.

The night is marked by live performances which have been rated as the best part of the evening. These music bands and artists take the best part of the evening and the students go wild during these performances. Very well known artists and bands have given live performances each year in these grad nites. Students always rank it to be the best part as famous artists like The Last Goodnight, Lesley Roy, Ne-Yo, Omarion, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Fall Out Boy, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Destiny's Child and the Backstreet Boys have been within the reach of the grads.

Apart from this, each year Disney surprises the participating grads through acts and shows that are shown for the first time on this night. Students can see the wonderful and famous fireworks of the Disney at 11:30 every year on this nite. Apart from this, the decorations are specially done and all walkways and dark places in the Disney are illuminated by brilliant lights.

Disney is famous for bringing surprises on this nite not only with celebrities but also opening first time acts and making sure that many other surprises are included in the event for the grads, every year. So, each year grads can see bigger and better surprises than before. If you ended up missing Disney Grad Nite due to your own carelessness or foolishness of indulging in prohibited activities, then you will probably regret it for the rest of your life.