Dan Murphy
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I agree, j2. Very sad. I had only attended one NoJ years back, but it was a really nice evening. NoJ will definitely be missed by many.Super sad about this!
I agree, j2. Very sad. I had only attended one NoJ years back, but it was a really nice evening. NoJ will definitely be missed by many.Super sad about this!
I wonder what the 'operational difficulties' were?
https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/nig...-not-host-any-further-night-of-joy-events.htm
I don't know, but wonder as well. I have seen several anecdotal reports of unruly behavior by attendees, some stating it became dangerous for Cast Members working the event. All of these reports are popping up today, but I don't remember reading anything about NOJ guests behaving badly prior to today. :: shrug ::
Was told that (1) The large amount of setup that it took, not just for staging the music. Due to the behavior and issues with the guests they had to remove many objects that were not secured down including benches etc. Then having to put it all back before the park opens the next day. (2) The large amount of cleanup after it closed, MUCH more than normal including considerable cleaning on the rides, especially the dark rides .... (3) The behavior of the kids and the stories I was told, it was bad. (4) Large number of CMs asking for the nights off or calling in ........ they don't get paid enough to put up with what they did.
This behavior was ongoing, year after year, as reported by CMs who work in the MK. Each year Disney would try more things to try to curtail the behavior and the last try was moving it to WWoS, a venue set up for such an event. Don't forget Disney used to have Grad Nights for graduating Seniors and they finally put a stop to that as well .... am sure it was many of the same issues.
AND, that doesn't even include what they had to handle from guests not there for the event.
That's what I expected. It's upsetting that Disney isn't telling the truth and they are just blowing everyone off. An explanation would be nice but I'm sure we won't get it. The least they can do is just say it's been cancelled.
Were you able to get an explanation
After speaking to 2 CM via email one saying oh yes it will be back and to keep watching for updates and the other saying sorry but they have no confirmation to yes or no. Which doesn't surprise me after the backlash they got when they first moved it to ESPN Disney doesn't want anymore negativity so just easier to hide and avoid.
Me and my girls had been going for years. We went to it the first time it was at ESPN and we enjoyed it. Last year we missed the Saturday concert because of Irma of course. We live close by so we went up Friday spent the night and came home Saturday to get ready for the hurricane. I'm still unsure if we will go to RTU. We are looking at buying a house and I am saving for a Disney Christmas 2019 trip.
Was told that (1) The large amount of setup that it took, not just for staging the music. Due to the behavior and issues with the guests they had to remove many objects that were not secured down including benches etc. Then having to put it all back before the park opens the next day. (2) The large amount of cleanup after it closed, MUCH more than normal including considerable cleaning on the rides, especially the dark rides .... (3) The behavior of the kids and the stories I was told, it was bad. (4) Large number of CMs asking for the nights off or calling in ........ they don't get paid enough to put up with what they did.
This behavior was ongoing, year after year, as reported by CMs who work in the MK. Each year Disney would try more things to try to curtail the behavior and the last try was moving it to WWoS, a venue set up for such an event. Don't forget Disney used to have Grad Nights for graduating Seniors and they finally put a stop to that as well .... am sure it was many of the same issues.
AND, that doesn't even include what they had to handle from guests not there for the event upset to lose park time etc.
I wouldn't take it so personally, as Disney is a business and does not owe anyone an explanation when they cancel anything onsite. They do it for monetary or safety reasons. Sounds like this event was a bit of both?
My guess is it will be just as unruly at Universal, if not more so, and then it will be canceled there as well. My question is, why is this crowd so unruly?
I think a lot of unchaperoned teenagers contributed to the problems. From the comments I have read by cast members the kids were out of control and not monitored well. I would guess there were probably not enough chaperones or they were off somewhere while the kids were on their own. My daughter and I went to grad night at Disneyland a few years ago and this was our experience. Huge groups of students yelling, screaming and disrespecting the park. I hate that this is the way Christians are being represented at Disney. I do realize that NOJ was open to anyone and probably a great way to try to get students to go to a Christian event, but so sad that this is the impression that was left.Was told that (1) The large amount of setup that it took, not just for staging the music. Due to the behavior and issues with the guests they had to remove many objects that were not secured down including benches etc. Then having to put it all back before the park opens the next day. (2) The large amount of cleanup after it closed, MUCH more than normal including considerable cleaning on the rides, especially the dark rides .... (3) The behavior of the kids and the stories I was told, it was bad. (4) Large number of CMs asking for the nights off or calling in ........ they don't get paid enough to put up with what they did.
This behavior was ongoing, year after year, as reported by CMs who work in the MK. Each year Disney would try more things to try to curtail the behavior and the last try was moving it to WWoS, a venue set up for such an event. Don't forget Disney used to have Grad Nights for graduating Seniors and they finally put a stop to that as well .... am sure it was many of the same issues.
AND, that doesn't even include what they had to handle from guests not there for the event upset to lose park time etc.
I think a lot of unchaperoned teenagers contributed to the problems. From the comments I have read by cast members the kids were out of control and not monitored well. I would guess there were probably not enough chaperones or they were off somewhere while the kids were on their own. My daughter and I went to grad night at Disneyland a few years ago and this was our experience. Huge groups of students yelling, screaming and disrespecting the park. I hate that this is the way Christians are being represented at Disney. I do realize that NOJ was open to anyone and probably a great way to try to get students to go to a Christian event, but so sad that this is the impression that was left.
My guess is it will be just as unruly at Universal, if not more so, and then it will be canceled there as well. My question is, why is this crowd so unruly?
Was told that (1) The large amount of setup that it took, not just for staging the music. Due to the behavior and issues with the guests they had to remove many objects that were not secured down including benches etc. Then having to put it all back before the park opens the next day. (2) The large amount of cleanup after it closed, MUCH more than normal including considerable cleaning on the rides, especially the dark rides .... (3) The behavior of the kids and the stories I was told, it was bad. (4) Large number of CMs asking for the nights off or calling in ........ they don't get paid enough to put up with what they did.
This behavior was ongoing, year after year, as reported by CMs who work in the MK. Each year Disney would try more things to try to curtail the behavior and the last try was moving it to WWoS, a venue set up for such an event. Don't forget Disney used to have Grad Nights for graduating Seniors and they finally put a stop to that as well .... am sure it was many of the same issues.
AND, that doesn't even include what they had to handle from guests not there for the event upset to lose park time etc.
I could not imagine it is any worse than the teens during Pop Warner. I have seen some horrible behavior there.
Won't even talk about what happened on Haunted Mansion with a teen boy and teen girl just 2 seats away from us.![]()