What Is It?
This page is about "Bats Day in the Fun Park", commonly shortened to "Bats Day". It is the second largest (unofficial) subculture event held at Disneyland's Magic Kingdom in California. (Gay Day is the largest.)Basically, it's the day when Goths visit the park, many in fashionable attire.
Various events take place on Bats Day weekend, including a dance, cocktail party, flea market, etc. But the main event is just a trip to Disneyland, wandering around, riding the rides, having fun, and taking some group photos.
The group photo in front of the Haunted Mansion is a classic. Taken in batches of about twenty at a time on the front steps of the Haunted Mansion, it takes several hours to complete the photos.
Dennis doesn't really know what it takes to be a real Goth. But he considers Bats Day to be a rememberance of bygone days, a time to reflect on our own mortality, and an opportunity to dress up and see others in their finery.
Photos
Yes, I suppose I could include some photos of other folks enjoying themselves at Bats Day. But this web site is really all about Dennis, so you will have to settle for just The Man...
Dennis was a little bit puzzled why, but these folks decided to interview him.
This was taken in Fantasyland, outside the Peter Pan ride.
Don't mind the sun glasses - it's still a bit bright for those sensitive eyes.
This was taken in the garden in front of the Haunted Mansion.
Now that the sun is down, Dennis can take off those pesky sun glasses.
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