Halloween at DL

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Everyone!
I havnt been on for quite some time because Ive been getting to take the Magic to the Baltics and put this on the back burner.
Would someone mind giving me a brief update on whats going on?
They;ve moved the event over to Disneyland?
Tickets are on sale now?
I no longer have an AP due to the above mentioned but am DVC and Dis visa memeber.
Could someone send me to the website for this and more info?
Im sorry but I really dont have time to read through 40+ pages.
Appreciate it very much!
Thanks!
Rita

 

[iKristin]

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[Eeee-va]

My e-tickets arrived over 12 hours after ordering. I was really getting worried. So much for "a couple of minutes." *sighs*

Now to decide on a costume. I originally wanted to be a chipmunk. But now a friend of mine says he's coming. He wants to go as Doctor Facilier and is trying to talk me into joining him as Mama Odie.

If you don't want to be Mama Odie but do want to be an animal, then maybe Louis? A really neat costume (if you don't mind the voodoo thing; I wouldn't do it myself ) would be one of his "dolls"/puppets.

 

[Vala]

If you don't want to be Mama Odie but do want to be an animal, then maybe Louis? A really neat costume (if you don't mind the voodoo thing; I wouldn't do it myself ) would be one of his "dolls"/puppets.

I was actually considering trying to talk him into me being Louis, but then I remembered Lufthansa had cut the baggage allowance in half and there was no way I could get an alligator costume on the plane with me.

The voodoo thing I wouldn't do either - I'm too concerned I might scare kids. That's actually why he wanted Mama Odie with him... he was a bit worried how kids may react to Facilier. If there's a scared kid we could always pretend I chase him off.

 

[Sherry E]

Hi Everyone!
I havnt been on for quite some time because Ive been getting to take the Magic to the Baltics and put this on the back burner.
Would someone mind giving me a brief update on whats going on?
They;ve moved the event over to Disneyland?
Tickets are on sale now?
I no longer have an AP due to the above mentioned but am DVC and Dis visa memeber.
Could someone send me to the website for this and more info?
Im sorry but I really dont have time to read through 40+ pages.
Appreciate it very much!
Thanks!
Rita

Hi, Arizona Rita!!

The most recent, important info can be found in the last 5 pages or so. You may have already learned what you need to know by now, but in case you didn't, I will just re-post my recap that I have been posting every few pages (for the new people just tuning in), and hopefully this will answer your questions:


This is what we know for certain right now, as of June 5, 2010:

• HalloweenTime at Disneyland Resort will begin on Friday, September 17, 2010.

• Mickey’s Halloween Party (formerly called Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party) will, indeed, be moving over to Disneyland.

• Mickey’s Halloween Party will be held every Tuesday and Friday night in October, and on Halloween night, for a total of 10 nights. The dates of the party will be:

Fri., Oct. 1
Tues., Oct. 5
Fri., Oct. 8
Tues., Oct. 12
Fri.; Oct. 15
Tues., Oct. 19
Fri., Oct. 22
Tues., Oct. 26
Fri., Oct. 29
Sun., Oct. 31

• Pre-Sale tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party have been released (starting Friday, June 4th) for Disneyland Resort Annual Pass holders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disney Visa Card holders. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 16th. This is the pricing information, along with the hours of the MHP:

Advanced Purchase Ticket Prices
$44 Special Passholder Discount* for These Dates:
October 1, 5, 12, 19, 26
$54 Regular Admission Price for These Dates:
October 8, 15, 22
$59 Regular Admission Price for These Dates:
October 29, 31

Day-of-Event Ticket Prices
$54 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:
October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
$59 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:
October 29 and 31

All Dates
Ages Two and Under: No Charge!

Times
Tuesday Nights: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fridays and Halloween Night: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.


• The Halloween Screams fireworks will be exclusive to Mickey’s Halloween Party guests, and not shown to non-party guests during the rest of the season.

• More treat stations and more treats will be added to the MHP in DL.

• MHP guests will have access to “nearly all” the attractions Disneyland park has to offer—from the classic attractions in Fantasyland to the Halloween-themed attractions like Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday. We also assume that most of the DL restaurants will remain open during the MHP.

• MHP guests can start the party early and enter Disneyland at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. The official event starts at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 7:00 p.m. on Fridays, and Halloween. However, regular, non-MHP guests who attend DL earlier in the day on MHP days can stay until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and until 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Halloween, so there will be a bit of an overlap time. We assume that a wrist band system will be put into effect to identify the MHP guests and the non-guests.

• We should find out the full scoop on HalloweenTime and its agenda of activities and attractions in mid-July (I’m guessing July 16, as that is when MHP tickets go on sale to the general public).



Hope that helps!

 

[Arizona Rita]

Thank you Sherry! That helps ALOT!!

 

[CC&M]

Hi, Arizona Rita!!

The most recent, important info can be found in the last 5 pages or so. You may have already learned what you need to know by now, but in case you didn't, I will just re-post my recap that I have been posting every few pages (for the new people just tuning in), and hopefully this will answer your questions:


This is what we know for certain right now, as of June 5, 2010:

• HalloweenTime at Disneyland Resort will begin on Friday, September 17, 2010.

• Mickey’s Halloween Party (formerly called Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party) will, indeed, be moving over to Disneyland.

• Mickey’s Halloween Party will be held every Tuesday and Friday night in October, and on Halloween night, for a total of 10 nights. The dates of the party will be:

Fri., Oct. 1
Tues., Oct. 5
Fri., Oct. 8
Tues., Oct. 12
Fri.; Oct. 15
Tues., Oct. 19
Fri., Oct. 22
Tues., Oct. 26
Fri., Oct. 29
Sun., Oct. 31

• Pre-Sale tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party for Disneyland Resort AP holders have been released (starting Friday, June 4th). Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 16th. This is the pricing information:

Advanced Purchase Ticket Prices
$44 Special Passholder Discount* for These Dates:
October 1, 5, 12, 19, 26
$54 Regular Admission Price for These Dates:
October 8, 15, 22
$59 Regular Admission Price for These Dates:
October 29, 31

Day-of-Event Ticket Prices
$54 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:
October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
$59 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:
October 29 and 31

All Dates
Ages Two and Under: No Charge!

Times
Tuesday Nights: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fridays and Halloween Night: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.


• The Halloween Screams fireworks will be exclusive to Mickey’s Halloween Party guests, and not shown to non-party guests during the rest of the season.

• More treat stations and more treats will be added to the MHP in DL.

• MHP guests will have access to “nearly all” the attractions Disneyland park has to offer—from the classic attractions in Fantasyland to the Halloween-themed attractions like Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday. We also assume that most of the DL restaurants will remain open during the MHP.

• MHP guests can start the party early and enter Disneyland at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. The official event starts at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 7:00 p.m. on Fridays, and Halloween. However, regular, non-MHP guests who attend DL earlier in the day on MHP days can stay until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and until 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Halloween, so there will be a bit of an overlap time. We assume that a wrist band system will be put into effect to identify the MHP guests and the non-guests.

• We should find out the full scoop on HalloweenTime and its agenda of activities and attractions in mid-July (I’m guessing July 16, as that is when MHP tickets go on sale to the general public).



Hope that helps!

Arizone Rita,

I bought my MHP tickets yesterday with only my DVC membership, so even if you don't have an AP currently, you can call and get the discounted tickets with your DVC membership.

 

[Sherry E]

Arizone Rita,

I bought my MHP tickets yesterday with only my DVC membership, so even if you don't have an AP currently, you can call and get the discounted tickets with your DVC membership.

Thanks for reminding me of this! As I was revising my recap above and adding in the latest ticket price info, I had included a sentence about the Disney Visa Card holders and then, when I was cutting and pasting a part of the paragraph, I think I cut it off accidentally and didn't notice until just now, when I read your post!!

 

[CC&M]

Thanks for reminding me of this! As I was revising my recap above and adding in the latest ticket price info, I had included a sentence about the Disney Visa Card holders and then, when I was cutting and pasting a part of the paragraph, I think I cut it off accidentally and didn't notice until just now, when I read your post!!

Actually, I meant Disney Vacation Club members...they also get to pre-order at a discount

 

[Sherry E]

Actually, I meant Disney Vacation Club members...they also get to pre-order at a discount

Ahhh...something else to add in! See, I was thnking you meant the Visa people, because that had already been discussed here. I don't think anyone had said anything about the DVC yet, so that's good to know!

 

[disneymum58]

I will be upgrading my parkhopper on July 3 to a DAP. We are returning in October and I want to buy tickets. Where do I go at Disneyland to buy the tickets in advance? Will they give me actual tickets that we use at the gates?

 

[Sherry E]

I will be upgrading my parkhopper on July 3 to a DAP. We are returning in October and I want to buy tickets. Where do I go at Disneyland to buy the tickets in advance? Will they give me actual tickets that we use at the gates?

Do you mean that you will be buying separate tickets/Hoppers for other people (in other words, not for you, since you'll have your DAP in July)? You could order them them online at the DLR website (under the "Buy" tab). Usually, the online Hopper prices are a few dollars cheaper than if you were to buy them at DLR in person, or even at a Disney Store. If you order them online, you pay with a credit or debit card (or even a Disney Gift Card, if you have one), then Disney e-mails you your confirmation and your E-ticket. Yor print that out and take it right to the turnstiles at DLR. You don't even have to stop at the ticket booth. You just go straight to the turnstiles and hand the CM your E-ticket and they will give you a 'real' Hopper or ticket to use for FP machines and things like that. When you buy them online, the expiration date is usually the next year sometime.

 

[radiatorsprings]

Does anyone know if I can buy them in advance with the Disney Chase debit card? I don't know if that is included with the Disney Visa Cardholders. Also, do I have to pay with that card to get the discount. I haven't got it in the mail yet since I just signed up this week.

 

[Sherry E]

Does anyone know if I can buy them in advance with the Disney Chase debit card? I don't know if that is included with the Disney Visa Cardholders. Also, do I have to pay with that card to get the discount. I haven't got it in the mail yet since I just signed up this week.

Great question! My guess is that the Disney Visa Debit people get the same "perks" as the Visa credit card people because you are paying your $25 annual fee to have it - it should get you something if you have to pay for it!
Hopefully someone will jump in and let us know for 100% sure, though.

I have a a non-Halloween-related question for you, Tiffani - you said you just signed up for your Visa Debit this week. Coincidentally, I was going to do the same thing! I was just looking into upgrading my Chase Debit card in the last two days. But I wanted to do it online, and apparently, according to the website, in order to upgrade a regular Chase Debit Card to the Disney Rewards Debit Card you have to actually go IN to the bank and do it. Is this what you did? Did you have to go into the bank? I uaually do all my banking online or I hit the ATM before the bank opens, but I rarely go there during actual business hours so I didn't want to have to schlep over there to get a Disney Rewards Debit if it can be done over the phone or online in some way.

It could be that they don't make everyone go into the bank to upgrade to Disney, but because I just recently had my WaMu Debit Card switched over to a Chase card (like in April), maybe that requires me to have to go in to switch it.

 

[tjcrabb]

Sherry, I signed up for the disney debit card right before my trip in May and I did it completely online. I am pretty sure you can do it online but since I was also opening an account instead of using a current one it may be different. There is live help you can chat with at chase.com and I am sure they can tell you if you can or not and hopefully save you a trip.
Tricia

 

[radiatorsprings]

Great question! My guess is that the Disney Visa Debit people get the same "perks" as the Visa credit card people because you are paying your $25 annual fee to have it - it should get you something if you have to pay for it!
Hopefully someone will jump in and let us know for 100% sure, though.

I have a a non-Halloween-related question for you, Tiffani - you said you just signed up for your Visa Debit this week. Coincidentally, I was going to do the same thing! I was just looking into upgrading my Chase Debit card in the last two days. But I wanted to do it online, and apparently, according to the website, in order to upgrade a regular Chase Debit Card to the Disney Rewards Debit Card you have to actually go IN to the bank and do it. Is this what you did? Did you have to go into the bank? I uaually do all my banking online or I hit the ATM before the bank opens, but I rarely go there during actual business hours so I didn't want to have to schlep over there to get a Disney Rewards Debit if it can be done over the phone or online in some way.

It could be that they don't make everyone go into the bank to upgrade to Disney, but because I just recently had my WaMu Debit Card switched over to a Chase card (like in April), maybe that requires me to have to go in to switch it.

I actually did go in to sign up for the Disney debit card but I don't think you have to. I opened my chase checking account online and I think they ask you what kind of debit card you want, the disney one being one of the choices if I remember correctly. I just didn't choose it at that time. I decided to sign up for it this past week so I went in to ask them about it and signed up there.

 

[cybrkitn]

Sherry E, thanks for posting all the info! It made it easier for me to find rather than trying to read this whole thread (YIKES!).

My family and I are planning a late October trip to DL. We've already done MNSSHP at WDW when DS7 was 4 (of course he slept through everything after an hour and a half of getting there ).

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry, I signed up for the disney debit card right before my trip in May and I did it completely online. I am pretty sure you can do it online but since I was also opening an account instead of using a current one it may be different. There is live help you can chat with at chase.com and I am sure they can tell you if you can or not and hopefully save you a trip.
Tricia

I actually did go in to sign up for the Disney debit card but I don't think you have to. I opened my chase checking account online and I think they ask you what kind of debit card you want, the disney one being one of the choices if I remember correctly. I just didn't choose it at that time. I decided to sign up for it this past week so I went in to ask them about it and signed up there.

Thank you so much, Tricia and Tiffani, for your info and help! I almost did click the tab for live help the other day but didn't do it yet. That's got to be better than calling them on the phone - whenever I call the 800 number with a question, it's a disaster. When I went into my account and clicked "Upgrade" Debit Card, they showed me all of these debit cards that Chase "recommends" me to upgrade to - and none of them were Disney! Somewhere in the fine print on some page or other it said that to get a Disney card you have to go into the branch.

I couldn't see any reason why Chase would make anyone go into the branch just to get a Disney Debit Card. They don't even deduct the $25 annual fee until the following month from when you upgrade. The only thing I thought might be different in my case was the fact that they literally just replaced my old WaMu debit card with a standard Chase debit card in April (it was mandatory, not something I opted to do). So maybe, for some reason, they don't like to do upgrades so soon after switching. Ah well, I guess I will use the online 'live help' link, and if I get nowhere with that I will just have to schlep over to the branch at some point during business hours if I want my Disney Visa Debit Card!! I want my special photo op with Buzz & Woody or Chip & Dale or whoever it is these days!! I want my rewards bucks!! And, especially if I don't get another AP for a while, I want the discounts!!

Okay, back to our regularly scheduled HalloweenTime programming....

 

[disneymum58]

Oops! I should have been clearer. I meant that I will be buying the tickets to the Mickey Halloween Party on July 3 with my new DAP. I wanted to know if they will give me the actual tickets that I can use at the gate in October.

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry E, thanks for posting all the info! It made it easier for me to find rather than trying to read this whole thread (YIKES!).

My family and I are planning a late October trip to DL. We've already done MNSSHP at WDW when DS7 was 4 (of course he slept through everything after an hour and a half of getting there ).

Oh, you're very welcome! I know this thread has gotten long (which is great, because it's a Super Thread!). Sometimes people will have the time to kind of scroll through and look at all the amazing photos but no time to read the text (I can certainly understand that). Some folks don't even have the time to look at all the photos. Lots of folks only have time to maybe look at the last couple of pages for updates. I figured it would be good to re-post the recap every few pages or so for any new people jumping into the thread.

I hope you enjoy the MHP at DLR - I have heard folks say that the party is not as good MNSSHP at WDW, but that was also when the party (formerly the TOTP) was in DCA. Now that it's in DL, maybe it will be on par somewhat...sort of!!