halloween (again)

[scampbunny]

;) am really doin a good 'check and see' about bein able to go for halloween, but still have a few questions....

obviously, its cheaper to go outside of half term, but how busy is half term during the week?? is it quieter than the weekends either side of half term?

also - the festivities..... are they all on all the time, or are there any that are only on at weekends??? we ideally wud like to go wednesday to saturday, so that we can fit in mickeys halloween party..... but wanted to know if there were things that we wud only get to see on the saturday (as then it wud depend how long we stay in the park lol)

have read all the halloween threads and searched online, but not got all the info i wanted - so wondered if anyone has got the old schedule that shows all the meets and shows on??

also - what happens at the party (non scary one lol) and wud we 'have' to stay til the end, as not sure how long i can keep the kids going for (or how long i can keep going for!!)

any help appreciated in my quest for 'can we afford it & fit it all in!' :thumbsup2

[britchic4]

It all depends on whether your school half term coincides with French school holidays - have a look in the stickies where you can check the French dates. I think my son's school half term is during the week including Halloween again this year, so it will definitely be busy, but I don't think it will be as bad as just before Christmas. Halloween itself seems to always be can't-move-kind-of-busy so if that is when the party is you want to go to, that's one of the busiest days of the year.

[DLPdaft]

I have to say, I'd have loved to have been there for the MNSSHP this past year.
In the week we were there (1st week of Halloween season, Monday 6th October for 3 days), the shows in Frontierland (Goofy and the Magic Pot, the Pinata, and Minnie and the Bat Boys) was only on the Wednesday, and then the Friday and all through the weekend if I remember correctly. The Villains showtime in front of the castle was every day, several times a day (and is a real highlight of Halloween season for me :goodvibes ).

Hildasmuriel's trip report from October has a report and photos from the MNSSHP, and mine has the other shows on it :) .

I know you're looking for half term info - but you can get £100 off an onsite room/tickets package price for dates which include the first week of Halloween season, if you book by the end of April (obviously, the quicker you book, the more choice you'll have with the offer rooms). Having said that, you'd need to check when the first MNSSHP is scheduled, as that might be after the £100 off offer ends.

Hope this helps,

[cap'njack.]

I was there at exactly the same time as Elaine (only stayed slightly longer :cool1: ) I think I've got the programme of shows at home. If I have I'll scan it in tonight for you but as far as I remember Elaine is spot on (as usual) with the days of the shows. Most of them were on the Wed and Fri but the Villans show (which was the best of the bunch for us too) was every day four times (I think)

[scampbunny]

thanks for that (cap'n that wud be fab if u still had the schedule!:thumbsup2 )
elaine - had a look...... if we went on the monday, wed either have to have 4 nights, and then stay for the party and leave during to drive back...:scared1: or 5 nights..... which wudnt be too bad (£632) but not sure if u can then get shareholders on top of this??? also, the hb wud be alot more due to more nights lol am torn......

mnsshp is on 9th, 16th, 23rd, 27th (3 fridays & 1 tuesday) but of course going in half term wud be an extra £100, and busier......

i think i like the idea of leaving on the saturday - as i guess we cud have a lie in after the late night the night before, then check out, then go to the park and do anything thats weekends only (maybe winnie the pooh show will still be on - as havent seen that yet!!) and understand that it will be busy (maybe leaving on 17th might not be too crowded with ppl waitin for half term the following week??)

to go on wed 14th til 17th (3nights) it wud be £532 (and then 10% shareholders off) so not too bad.....

do shareholders get money off the party?? thought id seen sumthin in my searching that said they did get a special deal, but cannot find full info!! also, with shareholder discount - do we have to wait til a couple of months before to book, or can we book now???

am off to hunt for ur report now elaine, as not sure if i read it or not :confused3

[cap'njack.]

i think i like the idea of leaving on the saturday - as i guess we cud have a lie in after the late night the night before, then check out, then go to the park and do anything thats weekends only (maybe winnie the pooh show will still be on - as havent seen that yet!!) and understand that it will be busy (maybe leaving on 17th might not be too crowded with ppl waitin for half term the following week??)


Winnie the Pooh show is definatly not on in October :sad1:

However Playhouse Disney Live! will be there by then with My Friends Tigger and Pooh :thumbsup2

[scampbunny]

Winnie the Pooh show is definatly not on in October :sad1:

However Playhouse Disney Live! will be there by then with My Friends Tigger and Pooh :thumbsup2

:sad1: about winnie the pooh - dont think well ever get to see that.... but thanks for reminding me about playhouse disney - knew there was another reason to go after april - boys love it (guess whats on tv atm lol) and it will be definate definate visit! :thumbsup2

am excited as now read elaines trip report and im in love with winnie in his halloween outfit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i WILL find a way to get there for halloween - even if i have to do overtime *spits*

[britchic4]

If you go on 14th it shouldn't be too busy that week. Now we just have to hope the exchange rate gets better!

[scampbunny]

If you go on 14th it shouldn't be too busy that week. Now we just have to hope the exchange rate gets better!

thanks hun!:goodvibes mind u - just checked the rate & its gone up above £1 = €1 - and its lookin quite healthy..... lets hope this continues!!!:thumbsup2

[Rachie B]

oooh id forgotten about playhouse disney!

my boys are 12 and 6 so not really into it, but i watch it with the girls i look after ,and love it :rotfl:

[cap'njack.]

I realised after I booked for March 9-11th that it opens on the 28th and I was planning to go for opening weekend. Oh well...Kacee will have to wait until our planned trip in May.

Spoilt little monkey, March will be his third trip in 6 months and he will (hopefully) have had five in 12 months by the end of October!

[scampbunny]

I realised after I booked for March 9-11th that it opens on the 28th and I was planning to go for opening weekend. Oh well...Kacee will have to wait until our planned trip in May.

Spoilt little monkey, March will be his third trip in 6 months and he will (hopefully) have had five in 12 months by the end of October!

what shame...... that child will be thinking he lives at disney ;)

bless him, tho, really spoilt with all these trips and a lil playmate due too!!! am lookin forward to playhouse disney - shud be a good show!!

and just think all he is gettin out of these visits too - ur gettin sum bargain prices so it wud be mad not to use them..... make the most, *** school times make it harder.... (ish lol shhhhhhhhhh)

[cap'njack.]

what shame...... that child will be thinking he lives at disney ;)

bless him, tho, really spoilt with all these trips and a lil playmate due too!!! am lookin forward to playhouse disney - shud be a good show!!

and just think all he is gettin out of these visits too - ur gettin sum bargain prices so it wud be mad not to use them..... make the most, *** school times make it harder.... (ish lol shhhhhhhhhh)

LOL!

We are really looking forward to Playhouse Disney Live.

The March trip was just too cheap to pass up on :lmao:

[scampbunny]

The March trip was just too cheap to pass up on :lmao:

have to agree there - was just stupid not to do it - i know i wud have!

....but then, my new (:rotfl: ) dream wud be to spend my bday in dlh!!!!!!!!!!! but i think itll only ever be a dream as bday is durin school time, and the prices (apart from these fab ap ones ) are :scared1:

[mommy2ash]

we went the 13-18 of october and it was quiet enough. we actually thought it was busy till i talked to other people lol. the longest wait in the park was only about 25 mins for rides like btm. that was the busiest it got. i dont remember anything on at the weekend that wasnt on during the week. although i would recommend doing what we did which was having the friday your last night. the mnsshp was the last memory we had of the park and it was a nice way to say goodbye. i would definately do it that way the next time. what info on the shedules are you looking for so i can think back lol

oh and i still have my mnnshp schedule upstairs i will dig it out for you later.
i loved mnsshp it was from 8-11 and ash only fell asleep just before we were leaving. she wanted to go on the carosel one last time and we walked in and i was carrying her. it was going around and she was waving and said buh bye babbas and i looked down and she was fast asleep bless. there were characters everywhere. the whole atmosphere was amazing.

[scampbunny]

oh and i still have my mnnshp schedule upstairs i will dig it out for you later.
i loved mnsshp it was from 8-11 and ash only fell asleep just before we were leaving. she wanted to go on the carosel one last time and we walked in and i was carrying her. it was going around and she was waving and said buh bye babbas and i looked down and she was fast asleep bless. there were characters everywhere. the whole atmosphere was amazing.

now thats y i want to go!! wud love to see the schedule!!:goodvibes can find bits of info on the shows, and guess theres the usual meets and stuff around too.... am wondering if we need more days there...:lmao: :confused3

[mommy2ash]

ok here is the info on the mnsshp sorry i have to type it lol

Attractions
potc
sleeping beauty castle
snow white
pinnocio
carrousel
peter pan
dumbo
tea cups
iasw

Restaraunts
blue lagoon
toad hall or
chalet de la marrionette or
bella notte

Shops
Sir Mickeys
Le Coffre du Captaine

Entertainment
Mickey and minnie welcome you
8pm
Sleeping Beauty Castle Courtyard

Merlin and the witch academy
followed by a trick or treat sweet distribution
Sleeping Beauty Castle Coutyard
8.30, 9.30, 10.30

Winnie the Pooh and friends
Fantasy Festival Stage
8, 9, 10 pm

The Halloween Magician
Fantasy Festival Stage
8.30, 9,30, 10,30

Not so scary Cavalcade
Along the parade route
11pm

Meet you faveourite disney characters from 8 to 10.30 pm

hth

[scampbunny]

ok here is the info on the mnsshp sorry i have to type it lol

Attractions
potc
sleeping beauty castle
snow white
pinnocio
carrousel
peter pan
dumbo
tea cups
iasw

Restaraunts
blue lagoon
toad hall or
chalet de la marrionette or
bella notte

Shops
Sir Mickeys
Le Coffre du Captaine

Entertainment
Mickey and minnie welcome you
8pm
Sleeping Beauty Castle Courtyard

Merlin and the witch academy
followed by a trick or treat sweet distribution
Sleeping Beauty Castle Coutyard
8.30, 9.30, 10.30

Winnie the Pooh and friends
Fantasy Festival Stage
8, 9, 10 pm

The Halloween Magician
Fantasy Festival Stage
8.30, 9,30, 10,30

Not so scary Cavalcade
Along the parade route
11pm

Meet you faveourite disney characters from 8 to 10.30 pm

hth

ur a star!!:cloud9: that sounds fab!!! and love the winnie & friends bit!!!!! did u do a report from this trip or did i miss it??? sounds a fab time - maybe start plannin g costumes.....;)

[mommy2ash]

i didnt do a report *** i didnt write anything down and i couldnt organise it in my head again lol but if you have any questions feel free to ask.

[scampbunny]

thanks hun - will prob have a think - guess loads of ppl dress up to they??? ds2 has his tigger bat costume (that he wore this yr to the character tea party) so will just need to find a suitabley halloween disney outfit for ds1 (and me;) i fancy cruella..... lol);)

[mommy2ash]

thanks hun - will prob have a think - guess loads of ppl dress up to they??? ds2 has his tigger bat costume (that he wore this yr to the character tea party) so will just need to find a suitabley halloween disney outfit for ds1 (and me;) i fancy cruella..... lol);)

yep there was quite a few dressed but you wouldnt feel out of place either way. cruella herself was there and was very scary lol she pushed my mom out of the way. and tried to take over cinderllas meet and greet. then she asked a bunch of kids did they have any puppies poor kids :rotfl2:

[scampbunny]

yep there was quite a few dressed but you wouldnt feel out of place either way. cruella herself was there and was very scary lol she pushed my mom out of the way. and tried to take over cinderllas meet and greet. then she asked a bunch of kids did they have any puppies poor kids :rotfl2:
lmao - i bet she was fab!!! my ds wud say yes we have a dog and she can have him :lmao:
not sure on dressing up in case get mistaken as a character - easier for kids as theyre obviously little!! wud be fab to be evil queen from snow white (seen a fab costume lol)

[hildasmuriel]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998721

Post number 3 has my review of MNSSHP. You don't need to stay all night, but it gets better as the night goes on as the crowds thin out.

[scampbunny]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998721

Post number 3 has my review of MNSSHP. You don't need to stay all night, but it gets better as the night goes on as the crowds thin out.

it was ur post that got me thinking about it as it sounded so much fun & the pics were brill!!!!

am getting closer n closer to wanting to do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mommy2ash]

it was ur post that got me thinking about it as it sounded so much fun & the pics were brill!!!!

am getting closer n closer to wanting to do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you have to it totally made my whole trip!!!! i cant imagine a better ending

[cap'njack.]

thanks for that (cap'n that wud be fab if u still had the schedule!:thumbsup2 )


Found it last night but can't get my scanner working. I can email you a PDF version of it that I have on my PC if that's any use?

[cap'njack.]

Oh and damn you all for making me want to go for Halloween again this yr!

[mommy2ash]

Oh and damn you all for making me want to go for Halloween again this yr!

i know i would love to go back but my mom wants to go in dec for a trip for ashleighs birthday. i loved halloween i still cant get the happy happy happy halloween song out of my head

[cap'njack.]

i know i would love to go back but my mom wants to go in dec for a trip for ashleighs birthday. i loved halloween i still cant get the happy happy happy halloween song out of my head

LOL! When we went in December the Character Express wasn't the same without the Halloween music and bits to it!

[scampbunny]

Oh and damn you all for making me want to go for Halloween again this yr!

sorry - but its partly ur fault for makin it sound so fab that now I want to go!!

Found it last night but can't get my scanner working. I can email you a PDF version of it that I have on my PC if that's any use?

that wud be fab - thanks!!!!!!!

[cap'njack.]

sorry - but its partly ur fault for makin it sound so fab that now I want to go!

that wud be fab - thanks!!!!!!!

LOL! We can blame each other then :thumbsup2

I've sent it to both of your emails listed on facebook, hope that's ok!

[scampbunny]

thats great - its arrived fine thanks john!! :thumbsup2

all i need now is for dh to give me info as he started his new job today, so he can tell me what date in october is ok - and if he doesnt, ill book it anyhow!!:rotfl2:

[Carpgirl]

thanks for that (cap'n that wud be fab if u still had the schedule!:thumbsup2 )
elaine - had a look...... if we went on the monday, wed either have to have 4 nights, and then stay for the party and leave during to drive back...:scared1: or 5 nights..... which wudnt be too bad (£632) but not sure if u can then get shareholders on top of this??? also, the hb wud be alot more due to more nights lol am torn......

mnsshp is on 9th, 16th, 23rd, 27th (3 fridays & 1 tuesday) but of course going in half term wud be an extra £100, and busier......

i think i like the idea of leaving on the saturday - as i guess we cud have a lie in after the late night the night before, then check out, then go to the park and do anything thats weekends only (maybe winnie the pooh show will still be on - as havent seen that yet!!) and understand that it will be busy (maybe leaving on 17th might not be too crowded with ppl waitin for half term the following week??)

to go on wed 14th til 17th (3nights) it wud be £532 (and then 10% shareholders off) so not too bad.....

do shareholders get money off the party?? thought id seen sumthin in my searching that said they did get a special deal, but cannot find full info!! also, with shareholder discount - do we have to wait til a couple of months before to book, or can we book now???

am off to hunt for ur report now elaine, as not sure if i read it or not :confused3

Hi everyone, a newbie here (& a bit of a technophobe).

Sorry, but I can't work out...whats the difference beween the MNSSHP nights & the Halloween Party on 31st October?

Thanks.

[hildasmuriel]

The clue is in the title of MNSSHP - it's Not So Scary - so it really is a night suited for younger children and it ends at 11 pm.
The Halloween night party is as scary as Disney ever gets and adults are encouraged to dress up in as fantastic cotumes as they want. There may be special shows and/or parades and it goes on longer.
Oh and it costs more.:rotfl2:

[Carpgirl]

Thanks. Is MNSSHP free then?

[manxtatt2]

think its about £20 per person

we have also booked to go halloween season , as i loved seeing everyones pics

we are going 18th till 23rd oct and stayin in cheyenne:cool1:

[Carpgirl]

Thanks:goodvibes
Haven't booked October yet *** we've never been to DLPR but got 1st trip booked for July school holidays & don't know if we're gonna like it:confused:
Already planning 2nd trip before we've even been on the 1st one!

[DLPdaft]

Hi Carpgirl,

Elaine, Jackie, Elaine and Reid welcome you to DLP DIS board :)

We are a friendly bunch here so please join in on any other thread, or if you have a number of questions then just start a new thread for each

If you have not had a look yet, DLP posting rules are here
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1477038 ,
DIS posting guidelines can be found here
http://www.wdwinfo.com/guidelines.htm .

You'll get lots of information here to make the most of your first trip to DLRP.

The first ever time I went, I thought I'd go, see it all/do it all, and that would be it, I wouldn't be bothered about going back. How wrong I was :rotfl: - I'm now planning my 6th return visit within about 2 years :love: .

[Rachie B]

Thanks:goodvibes
Haven't booked October yet *** we've never been to DLPR but got 1st trip booked for July school holidays & don't know if we're gonna like it:confused:
Already planning 2nd trip before we've even been on the 1st one!

I predict you will love it, and be definitely booking again upon your return :rotfl: :goodvibes

where are you staying in July ?

xx

[Carpgirl]

Hi, we're staying in an apartment 2 mins walk from the Val de L'Europe RER. Planning on getting APs so we can do EMH:)

[Rachie B]

Hi, we're staying in an apartment 2 mins walk from the Val de L'Europe RER. Planning on getting APs so we can do EMH:)

is it the adagio ?

thats what we do, stay offsite and buy APs :)

xx

[Carpgirl]

Hi, no it's no the Adagio, it's just a private apartment I found on holiday-rentals.co.uk. It is a 2 bed apartment & is costing EUR800.00 for the week in July for the 6 of us. It doesn't have a pool, but it has its own garden for a bit of outdoor space. :)

[thelittlemermaid83]

After reading the MNSSHP line up i really want to go, Kyra's Birthday is the 27th and it would be a perfect Birthday present to take her.

Is the week before half term busy?

[Rachie B]

Hi, no it's no the Adagio, it's just a private apartment I found on holiday-rentals.co.uk. It is a 2 bed apartment & is costing EUR800.00 for the week in July for the 6 of us. It doesn't have a pool, but it has its own garden for a bit of outdoor space. :)

sounds good :)

[scampbunny]

After reading the MNSSHP line up i really want to go, Kyra's Birthday is the 27th and it would be a perfect Birthday present to take her.

Is the week before half term busy?

emma - come same time as im hopin to go (and tryin to persuade cap'n too lol) lookin at arrivin 14th (weds) and leaving on 17th (sat) so we cud get mnsshp in and also be there when it shud be quieter!! the party sounds so fab - im already workin out how we can do it :laughing: i NEED to go back - so much i still need to to, and i enjoyed rnr so much i wanna do it again & tot......

[thelittlemermaid83]

emma - come same time as im hopin to go (and tryin to persuade cap'n too lol) lookin at arrivin 14th (weds) and leaving on 17th (sat) so we cud get mnsshp in and also be there when it shud be quieter!! the party sounds so fab - im already workin out how we can do it :laughing: i NEED to go back - so much i still need to to, and i enjoyed rnr so much i wanna do it again & tot......

I was looking at a 1 night stay, the 16th coming home the 17th, would cost £240 without the Eurostar.

Its very tempting, esp if i get Eurostar for £65 and then pay a extra £20 each for the MNSSHP tickets.

I will decide when i see how much money I get from Kyra's dad at the end of the month and how much i need to save to pay off September.

Means i wont have to pay out for a Birthday party i guess.

[scampbunny]

I was looking at a 1 night stay, the 16th coming home the 17th, would cost £240 without the Eurostar.

Its very tempting, esp if i get Eurostar for £65 and then pay a extra £20 each for the MNSSHP tickets.

I will decide when i see how much money I get from Kyra's dad at the end of the month and how much i need to save to pay off September.

Means i wont have to pay out for a Birthday party i guess.
excellent!!! where wud u stay for that night??? it is certainly easier than doin a bday party.... (fins birthday is on 18th!!)

[thelittlemermaid83]

excellent!!! where wud u stay for that night??? it is certainly easier than doin a bday party.... (fins birthday is on 18th!!)

Santa Fe, I'm trying to price up from the 15th-17th but the website now doesnt like me.

I could certainly afford it if Kyra's dad stays put in his job and doesnt try and do a disappering act lol.

I think if i do book it then i wont be informing my family :rotfl: they are fed up of me and my Disney obsession :rotfl2: Well i will let my Dad know nearer the time as i need my lift to the train station lol

[scampbunny]

Santa Fe, I'm trying to price up from the 15th-17th but the website now doesnt like me.

I could certainly afford it if Kyra's dad stays put in his job and doesnt try and do a disappering act lol.

I think if i do book it then i wont be informing my family :rotfl: they are fed up of me and my Disney obsession :rotfl2: Well i will let my Dad know nearer the time as i need my lift to the train station lol
good plan!!!
just priced up cheyenne - 1 night (1 ad 1 ch) £266, 2nights (arrive 15th) £297
santa fe - 1 night £240 , 2 nights £263

not that im trying to sway u at all......:rotfl:

[thelittlemermaid83]

good plan!!!
just priced up cheyenne - 1 night (1 ad 1 ch) £266, 2nights (arrive 15th) £297
santa fe - 1 night £240 , 2 nights £263

not that im trying to sway u at all......:rotfl:

A extra £20 for 2 nights in the Santa Fe...i think im possibly sold :rotfl:

Eurostar tickets will probably be on sale end of the month aswell...hmmmmm

How much are MNNSHP tickets?

I might save the 50 euros i brought back with me now lol.

[scampbunny]

A extra £20 for 2 nights in the Santa Fe...i think im possibly sold :rotfl:

Eurostar tickets will probably be on sale end of the month aswell...hmmmmm

How much are MNNSHP tickets?

I might save the 50 euros i brought back with me now lol.

think the mnnshp tickets are £20/£25..... and yes - save the euros!!!

[mommy2ash]

the tickets were 25 euro. i so want to go back at halloween again it was fantastic