HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Kuilima]

Quick question, do they do character dance parties during the Halloween party? When we went to MNSSHP 3 years ago, they had a Stitch Dance Party in Tomorrowland and I think a Toy Story dance party in Frontierland. Do they do that at DLR?

I read somewhere that there will be a Superheroes Dance party in Tomorrowland. Anyone else hear about this?

 

[Sherry E]

so, who wants to share their secret spot to watch hallowishes. one we don't have to stake out hours early if possible.
uncharted waters for us. on past visits to DL have just looked up in the sky and seen FW well enough, usually back in area between alice and small world. want to make sure we are in general correct spot this trip.

Well, I don't know if there are secret spots to view Halloween Screams, but as Bret says in this post - http://www.disboards.com/threads/ha...s-now-sold-out.3270919/page-218#post-54301685 - you can get a decent spot with less than an hour wait, but you will have people in front of you.

I don't know if this has already been mentioned and I missed it... I was just thinking about the treat trail and meet and greet with Phineas and Ferb / Perry inside Innoventions. With the new Innoventions opening in October, I am wondering if they will move the TT & M&G or if they will be another thing missing.

I also have a question... I think the meet and greets near the parade route have stopped during the cavalcade and fireworks. I am wondering if that also applies to meet and greets that are farther away and can't be seen from the parade route. Does anyone know?

I wondered about the treat trail at Innoventions too. I suspect there won't be one, as it is being prepped to reopen as the Launch Bay. I could be wrong, but that would be my guess.

I assumed that there was always some meet & greet/active character photo spot going on throughout the night, even during the parade and fireworks, but maybe not? I don't think I've tried to look for characters during the fireworks so I can't say for sure.

I read somewhere that there will be a Superheroes Dance party in Tomorrowland. Anyone else hear about this?

The press release I linked on the previous page -- http://disneylandnews.com/2015/08/1...ebration-adds-sparkle-to-halloween-time-2015/ - came straight from Disney and it references a Monsters U dance party, with no reference to a Superhero Dance Party.

However, when I pull up a cached version of the same press release, I see this paragraph:

"An all-new superhero-themed dance party comes to Tomorrowland Terrace. Super Goof invites all of his friends to join the party, which features a DJ, dancers, lively music and superhero dance moves. Super Goof is super-excited to host his very first dance party in Tomorrowland and he is bringing to the stage all of his special “BAM!” “POW! and “ZAP!” Guests are encouraged to show off their “superhero side,” no matter what costume they choose to wear this year."

Interesting! This is another curious inconsistency. I would have to imagine that the Superhero concept would be more relevant right now, and would be more likely to happen than a Monsters U dance party for another year. Maybe the plan changed and Disney has not updated the press release yet?

 

[Lauren in NC]

So... what this may or may not mean is that, although the actual Carnival is not back this year (and no pumpkin carvers), the little log cabin/Scare-Dy-Crow Shack could be decorated one last time (with all kinds of vintage Halloween décor inside). The "pumpkin people" (shown in my post on page 1) might be back one last time.

And maybe the goats in Halloween scarves will be there?!

They did have the log cabin closed off when we were there. I'm not sure if it was just because it was later in the day (around 4ish). We'll probably be back tomorrow (my son LOVES the goats) so I'll try to remember to ask one of the ladies who work there if the goats will get their Halloween scarves one last time!

We're here on and off until the 11th, so I'm hoping to see more Halloween decor go up. As it is now, it's pretty sparse. We did see that leaf/crystal thing someone else posted over the registers in one of the stores. It actually looks pretty nice in person - it's got little sparkling fairy lights, too, which are quite pretty.

 

[Sherry E]

They did have the log cabin closed off when we were there. I'm not sure if it was just because it was later in the day (around 4ish). We'll probably be back tomorrow (my son LOVES the goats) so I'll try to remember to ask one of the ladies who work there if the goats will get their Halloween scarves one last time!

We're here on and off until the 11th, so I'm hoping to see more Halloween decor go up. As it is now, it's pretty sparse. We did see that leaf/crystal thing someone else posted over the registers in one of the stores. It actually looks pretty nice in person - it's got little sparkling fairy lights, too, which are quite pretty.

Ah yes -- the "Fall centerpiece" that was shown in a MiceAge/MiceChat blog, from the China Closet! I was wondering if it would look better in person, so that's good to hear.

I am hoping they trot out the autumn décor all around that Ranch area one last time. They can't decorate the Festival Arena area, but they can decorate around the restaurant and around that whole cabin area. There are usually all kinds of rustic decorations -- scarecrows, hay, wagons, pumpkins (not the carved kind but the fake kind), Fall plants, etc.

 

[pudinhd]

I wondered about the treat trail at Innoventions too. I suspect there won't be one, as it is being prepped to reopen as the Launch Bay. I could be wrong, but that would be my guess.

I assumed that there was always some meet & greet/active character photo spot going on throughout the night, even during the parade and fireworks, but maybe not? I don't think I've tried to look for characters during the fireworks so I can't say for sure.

Well, I may be able to answer my own question this year since my husband doesn't want to stake out a spot in front of the castle this year. Thanks, Sherry!

 

[stephanie22]

I don't know if this has already been mentioned and I missed it... I was just thinking about the treat trail and meet and greet with Phineas and Ferb / Perry inside Innoventions. With the new Innoventions opening in October, I am wondering if they will move the TT & M&G or if they will be another thing missing.

I also have a question... I think the meet and greets near the parade route have stopped during the cavalcade and fireworks. I am wondering if that also applies to meet and greets that are farther away and can't be seen from the parade route. Does anyone know?

Last year we met Captain Hook, Peter Pan and Wendy during the beginning of the fireworks, and we met Jack sparrow during the first calvacade.

 

[pudinhd]

Last year we met Captain Hook, Peter Pan and Wendy during the beginning of the fireworks, and we met Jack sparrow during the first calvacade.

Yay!! Thanks so much for the confirmation!

 

[Abbey1]

The press release I linked on the previous page -- http://disneylandnews.com/2015/08/1...ebration-adds-sparkle-to-halloween-time-2015/ - came straight from Disney and it references a Monsters U dance party, with no reference to a Superhero Dance Party.

However, when I pull up a cached version of the same press release, I see this paragraph:

"An all-new superhero-themed dance party comes to Tomorrowland Terrace. Super Goof invites all of his friends to join the party, which features a DJ, dancers, lively music and superhero dance moves. Super Goof is super-excited to host his very first dance party in Tomorrowland and he is bringing to the stage all of his special “BAM!” “POW! and “ZAP!” Guests are encouraged to show off their “superhero side,” no matter what costume they choose to wear this year."

Interesting! This is another curious inconsistency. I would have to imagine that the Superhero concept would be more relevant right now, and would be more likely to happen than a Monsters U dance party for another year. Maybe the plan changed and Disney has not updated the press release yet?

I remember reading about the Super Goof party last week on the disneyland news site. Did they just change their minds? So strange. Maybe there will be two dance parties and they'll make an announcement about the new one soon? Wishful thinking, maybe, but I think the superhero party sounds really fun... and something new!

 

[lorijohnhill]

I remember reading about the Super Goof party last week on the disneyland news site. Did they just change their minds? So strange. Maybe there will be two dance parties and they'll make an announcement about the new one soon? Wishful thinking, maybe, but I think the superhero party sounds really fun... and something new!

I read about the Superhero party as well.

 

[HopLow1968]

This is the first time there has been a real, full-length parade in Mickey's Halloween Party (with Halloween Screams following it), so I assume that Halloween Screams will run shortly thereafter -- but I don't know how long the down time will be between the two as compared to a normal, non-party night with a parade and fireworks. You're probably right in that people will hang around, and there will be quite a lot of people milling about in that area. Hopefully some folks will decide to skip PTN at the party.

It will be interesting to see how this works, with the full parade at the party, and if crowds seem better or worse because of it!

I'm definitely looking forward to hearing reports on this once the parties start to happen.

 

[Sherry E]

I remember reading about the Super Goof party last week on the disneyland news site. Did they just change their minds? So strange. Maybe there will be two dance parties and they'll make an announcement about the new one soon? Wishful thinking, maybe, but I think the superhero party sounds really fun... and something new!

When Kuilima mentioned it today, I was thinking to myself that it sounded familiar. I was the one who posted the link to the press release when it was first published, and I remember mentioning the characters in their Halloween attire appearing only at the party and not outside of the party. I think that original press release was where I saw the reference to the Superhero dance party. However, as you can see from the version of the press release that I linked above (today), the reference to the Superhero thing is missing and Monsters U is in its place. I could only find the Superhero reference in a cached version of the release, online, as well as on Disney fan sites.

Either the plan changed in the last week or two, and now there is not going to be a Superhero thing (maybe they don't want to have it because the Launch Bay is supposed to be opening in October??), or someone in the press dept. at Disney went in to revise the release, only to re-post an incorrect version. I am baffled -- but this further indicates that things are askew behind the scenes at Disneyland Resort this year! They are all mixed up and backwards!


ETA: This is my original post, linking the press release, and I even mentioned the Superhero party! - http://www.disboards.com/threads/ha...s-now-sold-out.3270919/page-212#post-54274024.

However, if you follow the link in my post, it leads to the current version of the press release that mentions Monsters U!

 

[Vala]

Just quickly chiming in: Pooh and his friends went on break during the fireworks. That's about the most far away character spot from the parade route I can imagine.

 

[rwhistler92]

I seem to remember 2 dance parties in the past. Tomorrowland and Frontierland had a Pirates themed one.
Some of my kids can't handle loud noises, so we haven't been to any. I am hoping this year we will be able to.

 

[stephanie22]

Yay!! Thanks so much for the confirmation!

You're welcome!

Edited to add - I've been looking at the park hours and schedule for the week of Columbus Day, the hours are a lot later than they were last year. Do you think it's really going to be that much busier this year? I just want to mentally prepare myself for big crowds, I keep reminding myself that when we went over the Fourth of July a few years ago it wasn't that bad.

 

[Chris9ty]

You're welcome!

Edited to add - I've been looking at the park hours and schedule for the week of Columbus Day, the hours are a lot later than they were last year. Do you think it's really going to be that much busier this year? I just want to mentally prepare myself for big crowds, I keep reminding myself that when we went over the Fourth of July a few years ago it wasn't that bad.

We are going the week before Columbus Day and I am surprised that they are opening so early- I thought 7 am Magic Mornings were a summertime thing! We are staying long enough that we can take our time and take a daily break if it gets crowded.

 

[ricardol]

We are getting close to the First MHP of this year. Can't wait to hear all the details and to see the 2015 MAP. I'm also expecting Disney to give us a small or medium surprise for the Party because so far nothing new has been added and things have been eliminated. So I'm keeping my hopes Up.

Remember last year when Disney did not confirmed about the Toontown pre-party?and it was until the first party day that we found out they kept doing it. Hopefully this year all things about MHP will be cleared up front!

 

[jammyjam25]

No Pumpkin Spice Lattes at my local Starbucks yet (I'm in Seattle, you'd think we'd get those bad boys first?? ) but they did have pumpkin scones, so that was a nice surprise and made a delicious breakfast this morning!

Glad the first party is only three weeks away now so we will finally be able to find out what will *actually* be included in the festivities since DL can't seem to keep their facts straight!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Got my Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte pass. Instructions here to get it early! http://www.eater.com/2015/9/4/9260845/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-psl-early-password

Got my pass texted to me, it's rather ridiculous but it's PSLs so I don't care! Can't wait to try this tomorrow!

 

[Sherry E]

Just the other day I posted that Hostess has put out a Candy Corn cupcake for this Halloween season - http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/word...hostess-limited-edition-candy-corn-cup-cakes/.

Now, here is the Hostess Pumpkin Spice cupcake - http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/word...tess-limited-edition-pumpkin-spice-cup-cakes/.


(They also have Gingerbread Donettes during the holidays, so Hostess is jumping full throttle into the seasonal food wars!)


And, here are Pillsbury Mini-Pumpkins -- http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/wordpress/2015/09/04/spotted-on-shelves-942015/.


The Pumpkin Pandemonium Reign of Terror Continues! Muahahahahaha!!!

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I seem to remember 2 dance parties in the past. Tomorrowland and Frontierland had a Pirates themed one.
Some of my kids can't handle loud noises, so we haven't been to any. I am hoping this year we will be able to.

There used to be more than once dance party, but for some reason they only call one of them a "Dance Party." On last year's map, the Monsters U thing is labeled as a Dance Party, but the Pirate area is in the separate Character Greetings category.

You're welcome!

Edited to add - I've been looking at the park hours and schedule for the week of Columbus Day, the hours are a lot later than they were last year. Do you think it's really going to be that much busier this year? I just want to mentally prepare myself for big crowds, I keep reminding myself that when we went over the Fourth of July a few years ago it wasn't that bad.

Keep in mind that the Star Wars Launch Bay is very likely to open on 10/11. Even though it has not yet been announced by Disney (I discovered the info all on my own!), that's the date that the performers/characters at the Launch Bay are supposed to start work. It could be that Disney is extending the park hours because they expect an influx of Star Wars fans in that week. Now I would not have expected that the Launch Bay itself would bring in tons of people -- I would expect big crowds when the new Star Tours film/adventure opens later this year, as well as when Season of the Force and Hyperspace Mountain begin early next year -- but combined with the Halloween/Halloween Party crowds and the people coming out to see the Diamond Anniversary things, as well as any school breaks or other events bringing extra people to the parks... yes, I expect it to be quite busy!

We are getting close to the First MHP of this year. Can't wait to hear all the details and to see the 2015 MAP. I'm also expecting Disney to give us a small or medium surprise for the Party because so far nothing new has been added and things have been eliminated. So I'm keeping my hopes Up.

Remember last year when Disney did not confirmed about the Toontown pre-party?and it was until the first party day that we found out they kept doing it. Hopefully this year all things about MHP will be cleared up front!

Last year, before MHP began, DIS'er perlster noticed that Toontown's hours or Car Toon Spin's hours were short on the first MHP date. That's how we first figured out that there would be another pre-party, but then when MHP began it was confirmed. This year I don't trust anything that the people answering emails or phone calls at DLR say, because they are the last ones to know anything. They may have said that there wouldn't be a pre-party this year, but I won't believe it until MHP begins!

The whole point of the pre-party is for the little ones (the especially young kids) to be able to have an early trick or treat and character experience before having to go to sleep. They cannot necessarily stay up late, so the pre-party allows them to have some Halloween fun. That basic concept has not changed -- little children will still need to go to sleep -- which is why I think that some sort of pre-party will happen. Maybe it won't be in Toontown. Maybe it won't be at the Big Thunder Ranch. But I think there will be one somewhere in Disneyland! I am keeping hope alive too, ricardol!

No Pumpkin Spice Lattes at my local Starbucks yet (I'm in Seattle, you'd think we'd get those bad boys first?? ) but they did have pumpkin scones, so that was a nice surprise and made a delicious breakfast this morning!

Glad the first party is only three weeks away now so we will finally be able to find out what will *actually* be included in the festivities since DL can't seem to keep their facts straight!

As I mentioned a while back, I have become so accustomed to the early appearances of seasonal items (in May-June-July) that the September 8th date for the PSL 2015 debut seems awfully late to me! That seems like the date it should have debuted back in prehistoric days, when Halloween things didn't appear until September or later. But now, when every store and every brand is trying to outdo itself and each other with early seasonal products, Starbucks should not wait until -- GASP! -- after Labor Day to release such an important seasonal beverage! The world has gone mad!

And yes, being in Seattle, there is no excuse for Starbucks to not bring out the Pumpkin Spice Latte pre-Labor Day. Let's face it -- even though summer does not officially end for another few weeks, most people already think summer has ended when kids have gone back to school and August is over. Mentally -- and on Facebook -- people are already transitioning into Fall mode.

I thought it was very interesting that the holiday season dates (which were already kind of known anyway) were announced one week earlier this year than they were last year, while the Halloween Time and MHP dates were announced later this year than last year! Considering the diminished Halloween offerings, I don't know why Disney took so long in releasing that info to the Parks Blog for an announcement!

 

[jammyjam25]

Another user (@Avery's mom) linked this in another thread - Looks like there is a new premium dining experience at BB only available during the Halloween parties that includes a three course meal, entertainment by Dr. Facilier and other guests including the Cadaver Dans, plus priority viewing for Halloween Screams! - https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/blue-bayou-halloween-dinner-package/

I went through the reservation process for 2 guests and it totaled $300. So $150 per guest it seems. A little steep for me!