Disney’s Glow Fest

i was actually pretty excited about Glow Fest ever since i heard about it back in January of 2010. When we ended up going to Disneyland that summer, i didn’t really know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised when i saw flashing rainbow colors and heard EDM remixes of Disney songs and pop music.
those who criticize Disney for promoting a «rave» theme has probably never been to many raves. compared to actual raves (which Glow Fest is not), Glow Fest is extremely family friendly and everyone i was with had a lot of fun basking in the lights and sounds of it all.
the addition of alcohol into the park didn’t really make much of a «dangerous» atmosphere for kids. it’s not like some guy was buying hella drinks in order to get drunk. from what i saw, the drinks were pretty expensive and people were having fun whether they had something to drink or not.
if anything, transforming the Hollywood Backlot into a lively place of nighttime entertainment was a stroke of genius by those Disney Imagineers. and the only thing i regret is missing ElecTRONica.

Whoever had the brilliant idea of family friendly raves needs to get shot.

This was terrible. It was like a rave, but for disney. Whoever thought of this needs to be fired. The music is not good and there are random dancers in the street. There were only a few people dancing along/​watching. CA adventure, scrap this terrible idea and do something else.

Alcohol, crazy lights, alcohol, rides, music, alcohol. Awesome.

Disney’s CA Adventures Glow Fest will warp you into another world. It was a mixture of a rave and groovy party. Colorful lights, DJ spinning dance music and a BUNCH of people prancing and dancing around. It was unexpected. The feel good and happy vibe was definitely infectious! There were dancers on stage directing crowds in a synchronized dance routine. I felt like I was in a movie! Weird, but fun.
There were a couple bars scattered throughout the area. Drink prices were similar to LA bar/​club prices. And it’s Disney so I actually excepted some pretty expensive drinks. I thought the drinks were reasonably prices plus they come in glowing souvenir cups or with glowing accessories. The «Cosmo» was in a glowing martini glass for $ 11.50. The guy topped off my glass. Love it. He said both the Cosmo and Mojito were 15% alcohol. My friend and I wanted the Mojito because they came with this cute glowing star stir wand, but they ran out. We will be returning for that star. ;)
Glow Fest ends August 29^th. Since we have season passes, we will be returning this weekend before it ends.

Disney style raves!!!
Great music, leave the kids and have some fun, bars all around ok prices not watered down great place to check out at night.

aha! YES! Glow Fest is awesomeeee.
A friend had told me all about it… basically that there’s lights, dancing and alcohol.
EXACTLY WHAT IT IS!
It’s great. Overpriced drinks… $ 12 for a mojito. but it came with a re-​usable glow light ice cube. Mojito mix watered down. Super expensive. but it’s Disney! You can’t expect much more.
They played some tight remixes. and the entire time, they project remixes of Disney movies up on the wall. Think of UP being remixed. Yes. It’s pretty darn cool.
They also have tons of dancers on stages dancing trying to pump the crowd up. Cmon. who doesn’t like jammin to some Bieber, having alcohol in hand and roaming Disney?!
Downside: After World of Color was done, we looked forward coming back to enjoy the scene and they shut down. Lights went out! Bummer. Definitely get in and enjoy yourself… whether you’re 21 or not… you’ll have a great time feeling you’re in a Disney rave.

Forget the Coliseum for their raves… this is the PG rated version of a rave ala Disney style. For a sec there I thought I was stuck back in the weird late 80’s early, early 90’s for all the bright neon colors surrounding me. Like whoa! I needed some shades just walking through this part of Cali Adventure. I was drawn in by the main stage. I’ve been to Glow Fest twice now. My first experience was with the Bollywood style of dancers on their main stage in front of the fountain as walk in. My second experience was after viewing World of Color and wifey and I were on our way to Tower of Terror but GF got us.
Disney’s Glow Fest is just Disney’s version of being high on … life. What else would it be? It’s a neon colored environment full of fun, music and dancing in the street. The drinks they offer also has glowing ice cubes– trip out on that. And what’s also cool is that they do have go-​go dancers– OK well close enough different dancers to entice the crowd. It’s Disney! Several TV screens are placed along the street and displays the different trippy scenes in what else– Disney style psychedelic pictures of different Disney characters.
If I ever went to a rave, I suppose I would like it to be like this. It’s just great for the family. Guess what people? They serve alcohol!!! Even better after going for a whole day at the park, great way just unwind and let loose.
A Greek food truck awaits outside of Glow Fest (when you’re heading towards the exit of Cali Adventure) to give it more street cred. Nice touch Disney!

While leaving the World of Color show at California Adventure I caught this new fest at the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. It’s a Glow fest where they play semi-​Techno music while illuminating the entire street in neon light. They bring out portable dancing platforms in the middle of the street complete with dancers that are rotated out every 15 minutes to keep them fresh. They also bring out portables bars to serve an assortment of alcohol including beer by the draft and a variety of cosmos and martinis with glowing glasses that you can keep.
I think a lot of peoples reaction to the place was kind of like WTF? but after a while the music kind of grows on you and after a couple of drinks you’re following the moves of the dancers and doing your Young MC impression. I think this whole concept is kind of a cool and think Disney maybe on to something here with the young adult crowd to come and get their groove on although there were plenty of teens as well. In terms of the music, can’t complain, everything was mixed up well and actually had a semi-​club DJ’d vibe to it.

Here is some of what Disney says about it’s new Glow Fest, currently happening nightly at Disney’s California Adventure park!
«While „World of Color“ brings a whole lot of color to the Paradise Pier section of the Park, you will find bright lights and beams of color in Sunshine Plaza and the Hollywood Backlot at this summer’s Glow Fest.
Glow Fest begins with the sound of drums and powerful rhythms that will draw you to Sunshine Plaza. An electric energy fills the evening air. As the sun goes down, colors burst to life and music starts to play from a brightly-​lit stage that seems to glow. Dancers and world music performers create a fun vibe that you will only find at Disney California Adventure park.
During Summer Nightastic! the daily experience takes center stage in Sun Plaza from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continues in the Hollywood Backlot until Park closing, so it’s the perfect thing to check out with your family, or if you’re just looking for a fun way to cap your night.»
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