Halloweentime is over, hope you all had fun! Until next year....TTFN!

[Bloodhound]

I am on the West Coast. I am TRYING to stay up to see the U.S. march in to the stadium - that is always a cool moment at any Olympics. A lot of big names on the U.S. team this year - in tennis and in basketball, for example. I am sleepy, but I wonder if this Chinese system of counting out strokes to spell the names will mean that the U.S. comes in any earlier than they normally would in the old alphabetical system.

The US is almost an hour in the parade from the start.

 

[Sherry E]

The US is almost an hour in the parade from the start.

Okay, so I think the parade just began about 15 minutes ago or so, give or take a few minutes. So I can expect to see the U.S. in the 45 minutes, roughly. Right now, we are on India. I suppose I should pay attention to the other athletes, too! It is funny how so many people (including myself at times) are apathetic about the Olympics, when these athletes work SO hard to get to these games, and some of them have such hard-luck stories. I always end up getting weepy when I watch the little montages about their childhoods in Ethiopia or wherever. The Olympics really SHOULD be a bigger deal to Americans, but for some reason it isn't. We take them for granted, I guess!

Anyway, I am signing off for the night! I will be back tomorrow!

 

[Bloodhound]

Okay, so I think the parade just began about 15 minutes ago or so, give or take a few minutes. So I can expect to see the U.S. in the 45 minutes, roughly. Right now, we are on India. I suppose I should pay attention to the other athletes, too! It is funny how so many people (including myself at times) are apathetic about the Olympics, when these athletes work SO hard to get to these games, and some of them have such hard-luck stories. I always end up getting weepy when I watch the little montages about their childhoods in Ethiopia or wherever. The Olympics really SHOULD be a bigger deal to Americans, but for some reason it isn't. We take them for granted, I guess!

Anyway, I am signing off for the night! I will be back tomorrow!

When you see France it will be about 10 mins away aprox.....goodnight

 

[mommaU4]

Those of you going to the first party, on October 3rd......

Rapunsel
PatMcDuck
toocherie
SueTGGR
PRINCESSplazola
eatmypixiedust
kdzbear
diznylnd
prettyprincessbelle
emum
Disneyfn420


I hope you are planning to come back with lots of pics and info for those of us waiting to hear all about it!!! Take notes, we're going to want details!!



Anyone else bought tickets and want to be on the list?

 

[NicksMommy]

We are going October 16th!!!

 

[mommaU4]

We are going October 16th!!!

Cool, you're going the same night as we are!

 

[Bloodhound]

Hi Everyone....If your interested in going to a Dis Meet on Either Oct 25th, 26th, or 28th....Let me know.... the more the merrier :

 

[Bloodhound]

Hi ...here is her latest creation....I thought its cute

 

[Arizona Rita]

The girls have decided to go as hippies, its easy to pack and they can rewear clothes! I dont want to have to check bags at the airport!
And I'm going as "Indiana Rita". Bought the hat and teeshirt 2 weeks ago on last trip!

Do adts go thru the candy stations too? Or is it just the kids?

Thanks to all who posted photos!! It really gets you in the mood. Woulsd love to see more!

 

[TahoeMom]

Do adts go thru the candy stations too? Or is it just the kids?

Adults definitely can go through the candy stations. I am sure there are some that don't but we figured we paid for the same admission as our kids so we should get candy too! It was fun to "trick-or-treat" again!

 

[olivejuice]

we will be there the 24th

 

[Tink33]

I am attending October 3rd with some DIS friends.

 

[mommaU4]

Anyone else want to be added to the list? Or have any pics to share from last years Halloweentime?

We need to keep the excitement going!!! Especially now that Halloween items are showing up in the stores and online. It makes it feel that much closer!!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Add me to the list.

I'm going on October 3 (still have to get my ticket, though), and I'm going with my kids on October 28th (received as a generous gift ).

October 3
- Mary Jo

October 28
- Mary Jo, Kelly, Nick, & Yasmine (Nick's girlfriend)

 

[lulubelle]

Gosh, I just have to pop in to say a BIG HELLO to MJ and Tink33 - I haven't heard a peep from you two in ages! Especially Lesley. I wish you were going when we are (the 17th after the mini-meet). Anyway, nice to see you are still checking in and hangin' out.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Here are some pics we took at last year's MHT

The entrance to California Adventure

Entrance to Disneyland

There were so many things around the park that added to the whole atmosphere, plus all the barrels of CANDY, sliced apples, raisins...!

Here are some guests we saw. This year, Kelly (Daisuke on the boards) is going dressed up in some *** Play thingy.

This couple looks sooo cool!

Tigger was hilarious in Hollywood Backlot. He was acting very much the rascal during pics.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I got a kick out of these guys.

The 100 Acre Woods came to the park

I could have stayed for a long time listening to these scarecrows. They were so funny, and entertained the crowds. Here they are taking the pic "with attitude."

Even Kelly took a pic with them

And the scarecrows were besides themselves when they saw this family approach. It was so funny.

Chip & Dale

Jasmine & Prince Ali went as themselves in a small, but cute parade.

The park is all purty

The princesses daringly (I say daringly because of all the villains around!) greeted young guests.

There were so many characters to greet the guests. We saw Wendy & Peter Pan when we were at Pacific Wharf playing games.

And here's Donald

I almost had more fun watching the people dressed up than the actual park.

CMs

Probably my favorite costume. Sooo cute!

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Note that Kelly took all the pics. I have a habit of saying that I took a pic, and she ... um... always proves to me that SHE took the pic! lol

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I hate to be a downer but I my experience last year was very disappointing. I moved to California last year and I decided to go with my mom for some Halloween spirit. I think I was misinformed about the festivities because I had mistaken the trick or treat party for MNSSHP so I was expecting more. It was cute and I tried to make the best of it but it was really embarassing being the only teenager (17 at the time) dressed up; not to mention that there were absolutely NO adults dressed up either. I actually changed back to my regular clothes within the hour because I was getting stares

The candy was quite strange too. And I was expecting a large Halloween parade but there was only one float with Mickey and Minnie and it was clearly for the kids. I'm going to MNSSHP in Florida this year instead. I hope things will be better.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Gosh, I just have to pop in to say a BIG HELLO to MJ and Tink33 - I haven't heard a peep from you two in ages! Especially Lesley. I wish you were going when we are (the 17th after the mini-meet). Anyway, nice to see you are still checking in and hangin' out.

I'm going to the mini-meet. At least I can say "Hey" there.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I hate to be a downer but I my experience last year was very disappointing. I moved to California last year and I decided to go with my mom for some Halloween spirit. I think I was misinformed about the festivities because I had mistaken the trick or treat party for MNSSHP so I was expecting more. It was cute and I tried to make the best of it but it was really embarassing being the only teenager (17 at the time) dressed up; not to mention that there were absolutely NO adults dressed up either. I actually changed back to my regular clothes within the hour because I was getting stares

The candy was quite strange too. And I was expecting a large Halloween parade but there was only one float with Mickey and Minnie and it was clearly for the kids. I'm going to MNSSHP in Florida this year instead. I hope things will be better.

That is really a shame. If you want to go to where the teens are, then try Knotts Scary Farm - it's fantastic, and extremely popular among the teens & adults. There is no way Disney could compete (in my opinion), so they basically celebrate Halloween in a different way.

Also, Magic Mountain & Universal Studios put on a Halloween fun houses, etc., and they are fun to attend.