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Goth Day to take over Disneyland in November

Bats Day in the Fun Park Close to 5,000 ghoulish Goths will descend on Disneyland in November for the 10th Annual Bats Day — a macabre counter-culture celebration that turns the Anaheim theme park into the blackest place on Earth.

Bats Day in the Fun Park (popularly known as Goth Day) brings together the music and fashion subcultures of goth, industrial, black metal, death rock and psychobilly for a fun and frivolous day in the park. Normally held in August, the 2008 “Year of a Million Screams” event will be held Nov. 8-9 (before moving to May in 2009).

The faithful travel from across the U.S. and as far away as Brazil, Germany and New Zealand for the unofficial event. (Follow Bats Day updates on Twitter).

Pale-skinned and dressed in black, the Goths offer a striking contrast to the typical teeming throng of theme park tourists. For the ladies, think Bride of Frankenstein meets Cruella De Vil. On the men’s side, cross Herman Munster with Jack Skellington.

Pre-events on Saturday, Nov. 8, include a 60-vendor Black Market and a Ghoulish Gala cocktail party — both at the Doubletree Suites in Anaheim. The Goths take over Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Find the latest amusement and theme park news at the
Los Angeles Times Funland blog: www.latimes.com/funland

— Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

[Image: Bats Day in the Fun Park]

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10 Comments on “Goth Day to take over Disneyland in November”

Stacey Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I can’t wait I am coming from Sacramento,Ca!!!
Stacey Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I can’t wait!!! I am traveling from Sacramento, Ca.
Melissa H. Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Yep, this will be my third Bat’s Day. It’s a lot of fun!
heather Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I love Bat’s Day! Best day at the park all year.
Brandie G Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Bats day is definitely amongst the funnest things to do at Disneyland. Since they moved the date to November, I’m going to have to catch a flight to make it.

At least in November we won’t have 103 degree weather!
jade Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 pm
bats day is gonna be amazing. it always is. highlight of my year
Rayvencure Says:
July 8th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I am soo excited. I go every year and i cant wait to see everyone!!! xxoo
elise rohner Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I usually attend every year and now that I no longer drink or smoke and have my 1st child- I miss out on Clubbing. Here is an event that both my Husband and Son can do together.
It is also nice because the weather will be lovely for wearing thick lovely fabrics.
It is about time. I hope that Bats day from now on will be heald in the cooler months of California weather.
Courtney Says:
July 11th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
This’ll be my first year!!
<3
I’m dragging my mother with:
1.I don’t think she’s EVER been around more goths than me or my ex-goth aunt.
2.To freak her out at the hotel with a mask
3.I get to see her try to dress goth!! xD
Pamster Says:
August 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
OMG I CANT WAIT!~!!!!!