I have a question. For the first time, there is a 24 hour Wal-Mart in my area. How does that work in regards to Black Friday? Can I shop for the items early, keep them in the cart, then at 5AM go to checkout? Or are the items sealed off and won't be available until 5AM?

Someone posted tips and experiences last year for walmart.
Link to last years archived thread

Okay. Since you're new, I'll let you know. The supercenters are only closed on Christmas day, 24/7 the rest of the year! They usually only keep the grocery doors open after 10 p.m. to help keep down theft. If they won't let you in, DEMAND to speak to the manager! They cannot legally keep anyone out of the store without prior notice to that indiv. or posted signs. Get a buggy and pretend you're grocery shopping just like any other day. After you're pretty sure you're not being followed, you can walk around and kind of see where all the different items will be. Tip: electronics will not be in in electronics they may be by dog food when they bring them out. As all the overnight stocking will be taking place, it'll be kinda difficult to know what's what without looking at the boxes. You can kinda tell where "blitz" items will be because there may be someone standing guarding them or guarding the spot. They won't bring them out until after 4:30. It'll take awhile but at least you won't be sitting out in the cold like the others nwho don't know better. Hope this helps y'all.