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"It was once told to me, what started out as a small group of goofy, creepy death rockers going to Disneyland, has grown into its own institution and is just crazy and amazing. At the first official Bats Day, there was only about 80 people. At the second Bats Day, there was just over 200 people. The best thing is that everyone who goes to Bats Day can just leave all their cares and worries at the gate, and just have a fun time. May Bats Day in the Fun Park be around every year."

--Taken from the Bats Day in the Fun Park 2001 CD

Bats Day in the Fun Park, which started in August 1999 between the promoters of the goth/industrial & deathrock clubs, Absynthe and Release the Bats, has turned into a 3-day weekend event near Disneyland, Ca.

It is true that Bats Day in the Fun Park was in August. People have always asked why Bats Day was in August. When Bats Day first started, it was just a park meet. The weekend Bats Day would happen was the first weekend of Disneyland’s summer schedule that the lowest annual pass was not blocked. This was the last weekend that Disneyland would close at 12am. When Disneyland was not on its summer schedule the park would close between 8pm and 9pm.

Then in 2008 Bats Day had its 10th anniversary event, the “Year of a Million Screams.” We decided to change things up and do something special. We moved the event to the month of November. This way the attendees who have come to the event get to see the Haunted Mansion as Haunted Mansion Holliday. Also Disneyland stays open much later on Sunday then when it used to back in 1999.

Now in 2009, Bats Day is moving it annual month to May. We have decided that the month of August has just become too hot. We felt was a much cool month for the event.

Bats Day in the Fun Park consists of 5 events:

The Bats Day Dark Park Festival™: A concert event festival that features bands and DJs from the Dark Alternative Subculture.

The Bats Day™ Black Market: A vendors event where you can find that extra spooky thing for that spooky thing in your life. Over 50 vendors will help you find what you are looking for, from clothing, music, artwork, books, collectable's, toys, to other original items.

The Nightmare before Bats Day™ - Dinner Meet & Greet: Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a haunted ballroom during a full sit down dinner? Meet your fellow attendees who are attending Bats Day in the Fun Park, and enjoy a unique opportunity to dine with the entertainers who are performing throughout the Bats Day weekend. All attendees receive a full three (3) course sit down dinner, a special limited edition “Nightmare before Bats Day™” keepsake and other surprises all within this intimate setting.

The Bats Day™ Ghoulish Gala : Adorn your best attire and attend The Bats Day™ Ghoulish Gala. Enjoy catered Hors D’oeuvres in this spooky atmosphere. Attendees of the Ghoulish Gala are entered in the Bats Day Ghoulish Gala Raffle with a chance to win some great prizes provided by our features vendors and sponsors. All guests will receive a special limited edition “Bats Day™ Ghoulish Gala” keepsake and we other surprises fill your night with mystery and fun.

*Bats Day in the Fun Park™: Our annual spooky trip to Disneyland, CA. with several opportunities for meets and photos.

*The annual spooky trip to Disneyland and all activities and meets on Walt Disney Company property are open to the general public and all attendees must obey all posted rules, dresscodes, and safety relations of Disneyland Resort in order to be in compliance with the Walt Disney Company's Rules and Regulations. Bats Day in the Fun Park LLC shall not be held responsible for the actions, property or well being of attendees to events held in the Disneyland Resort.