Discovering Another Mad Dash (Oct 14): Heading Home and Finally finishing this TR #1523 (05/03)

[dolphingirl47]

That is a sweet deal at HoJo, Corinna. I think they were quoting $150 for the one night I was looking for and there was no discount for that night.

We stayed for 8 nights so there is the possibility that we got a cheaper rate because of this. We booked this through a UK tour operator so maybe they want to appeal to the UK market at the moment.


Corinna

 

[jedijill]

That's an amazing rate for the HoJo! I would stay there for that amount...all I could find were in the $150's in March.

Jill in CO

 

[Leshaface]

I cannot believe the amount of CM's that looked straight at you! I bet you were so happy with the way the pictures turned out. So I guess you were very happy with your viewing spot huh?!

I've been wanting the GoPro too!....

I feel so terrible, but DH's Christmas gifts to me, can never be a surprise...I received a text message 2 days ago from Chase regarding a $400 dollar charge to Best Buy and wanting to know if I approved the charge. It was during DH's break at school when I received the text, so I called him just in case he did purchase something...Poor guy was SO MAD (not at me but Chase) that my main gift was ruined.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure I got the GoPro

Bret! You're going to have to give some pointers on how to use it or point me in the right direction of video tutorials please! And most importantly, can I learn to use it in 6 days before my WDW trip?!

 

[mvf-m11c]

I've been wanting the GoPro too!....

I feel so terrible, but DH's Christmas gifts to me, can never be a surprise...I received a text message 2 days ago from Chase regarding a $400 dollar charge to Best Buy and wanting to know if I approved the charge. It was during DH's break at school when I received the text, so I called him just in case he did purchase something...Poor guy was SO MAD (not at me but Chase) that my main gift was ruined.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure I got the GoPro

Bret! You're going to have to give some pointers on how to use it or point me in the right direction of video tutorials please! And most importantly, can I learn to use it in 6 days before my WDW trip?!

Alicia - That would have been a great Christmas gift for your DH. Anyway, if it is the GoPro, you will enjoy it for your upcoming WDW trip in a few days.

As for the pointers and tips, it is not difficult to use as would anyone would think. I can give you a quick tutorial and what other items to get to go along with the GoPro.

I gave my tips on how to use the GoPro and what goodies to get along to Jenny rentayenta just a few days ago before they left for their trip to the DLR. I bet she and her family are having a great time down there.

Here is what I wrote to her on her DVC thread in which this will be a good tip on how to use the GoPro and what items to go along with the GoPro.

I do have a GoPro. I have the GoPro 3+ Black. The GoPro's are great for getting action videos when going on rides and you can also use it to get selfie videos and pictures. They are also great when walking around the park and to be able to get videos and pictures of all different sorts. The GoPro's are great during the day while they don't get you great pictures or video at night. I tried that before with the rides and the nighttime shows where it can be blurry (if you want great video/picture quality that would be through with the DSLR and HD camcorders). The functions on the GoPro are very simple with the video/picture mode. You can go with wide angle or narrow shots on the settings. You also get a hardcase along with the GoPro is good since it won't get wet but the sound quality is bad unless you buy a case less body for the GoPro so it would have better sound. Since you have a smartphone, you can download the GoPro App and you will be able to use it as a remote control so he won't have to touch the GoPro when using it. I have a remote control as well as the app.

For the equipment, I would get a pole for the GoPro. I would recommend a pole that can hold a GoPro and a cell phone which I use. It is versatile to use a GoPro with a pole and change it to hold your phone. When I go to the parks and see the guests with the GoPro's, they have the poles and hand grips. I also use a headstrap for my GoPro since I can take pictures with my DSLR in my hands while my GoPro is on my head while recording.

Here is the link on amazon on the pole that I bought. Mudder 39" 3-Way Telescopic Handheld Monopod Self-portrait Pole Events/ Sports/ Selfie Stick Extender + Upgraded Smartphone Holder Mount, for Most Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, GoPro HD Hero 3+ 3 2 SJ4000 Sports Camera, Sony HDR-AS15 HDR-AS30V HDR-AS100V Action Cam, iPhone 6 5S 5C 5 4S 4, Samsung Galaxy S5 S4 S3 S2, Note 3 2, LG, Motorola, HTC, Sony, Nokia and More

Here is an example with a pole with my iPhone when I was riding Autopia and got a picture of PiO and DH in October.


Here is the one with the strap on my head which you can see.


Hope this helps you with your questions about the GoPro. Here are my other tips on the GoPro.

The settings are very basic and simple to use on the GoPro if you have the Hero 3 or newer versions. You can change the mode from the GoPro to video or pictures on the GoPro or by the App on your phone.

If you have a smart phone (iPhone or android) you can download the GoPro App and this will be your remote control to your GoPro which is easy to use. You will have to setup a WiFi for your GoPro so it can be in sync with your phone so you can use it as a remote. You can also view your pictures/videos from your phone which is good as well.

Since the GoPro takes Micro SD card, I would get a big card (a 32gb should be a nice size or 64gb) since you can take many pictures and videos with it. Get another battery since the GoPro battery can die really quickly if you use it a lot. I would recommend getting another rechargeable battery along with the one you have. The housing you get along with the GoPro are great to have when on wet rides so you won't have to worry about your GoPro getting wet. The only downside I see with the housing is that the sound quality is very poor.

Here is a video on YouTube which will get you started on the GoPro (it is based on the new HERO4) but the one you have should be like the 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saQH34lDuos

 

[Leshaface]

Bret, this is perfect thank you very much!

I was curious about the pole. I didn't ask for the pole because I wasn't sure it it's allowed to be used on attractions due to the height? Aside from Autopia, what other rides did you use it on? And did any CM's ask you to put it away. I didn't want to carry it around with all my stuff, the stroller, diaper bag, etc if I wouldn't even be able to use it.

And the 'handgrip', is that the same thing that you would wear on your wrist or are those two different things?

Also, how easy are the videos to transfer over onto a Mac so I can make a DVD out of the movies i'll be making?

Heading over to your TR now.

Thanks again!


And thanks PIO for allowing me to hijack your thread for a bit

 

[mvf-m11c]

Bret, this is perfect thank you very much!

I was curious about the pole. I didn't ask for the pole because I wasn't sure it it's allowed to be used on attractions due to the height? Aside from Autopia, what other rides did you use it on? And did any CM's ask you to put it away. I didn't want to carry it around with all my stuff, the stroller, diaper bag, etc if I wouldn't even be able to use it.

And the 'handgrip', is that the same thing that you would wear on your wrist or are those two different things?

Also, how easy are the videos to transfer over onto a Mac so I can make a DVD out of the movies i'll be making?

Heading over to your TR now.

Thanks again!

Your welcome.

I have seen videos on YouTube that people have used the poles on the rides. The times when I have used the pole is on BTMRR, RSR & Autopia. Most of the other rides are dark rides where the video quality won't be that good. I didn't put the pole up so high since it can obstruct the view of the other riders since I can lose it on the ride. The CM's never asked me to put it away but they have told me that I am another people with those poles. The one that I used is not that too long (when folded) since I had to watch what the height was on the pole since I can put it on the side of my bag. You can check on YouTube and see that people have used the GoPro poles on the rides. They have used the GoPro's on CS, Matterhorn, GRR, etc. as long as the rides would have no problem with video/picture taking on the ride. This is not like Universal where they won't let those kind of things on the rides.

Here is the Amazon website which tells you all the different kind of hand grips.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...=aps&hvadid=1676091708&ref=pd_sl_20kg86n3gh_e

The hand grips is what you wear on your wrist with your GoPro. They don't have the extensions like the poles but they are fine when taking pictures/video when walking around the park and on the rides. This is a good way to use the GoPro when walking around the parks and riding on the rides.

I have a MacBook and I haven't transfer videos on it since I use a Desktop, but from what I have read that it is easy to transfer the videos on the Mac. I use programs (Sony Vegas) to transfer my videos on to DVD/Blu-Ray. They are easy to transfer videos on to a DVD.

Hope this helps you with your answers.

 

[WanderlustNZ]

It sounds like a wonderful Dismeet and the photos are great. I am impressed by how nice and clear the pic is that was taken on the end of the stick using the iPhone. I must be doing something wrong when I use my iPhone to take pics as they all come out a little bit grainy.

Not long now until our DisMeet. Even though I'm getting very excited, I can't quite find the energy yet to pack.

 

[PrincessInOz]

That's an amazing rate for the HoJo! I would stay there for that amount...all I could find were in the $150's in March.

Jill in CO

That's what I could find for October as well.

I cannot believe the amount of CM's that looked straight at you! I bet you were so happy with the way the pictures turned out. So I guess you were very happy with your viewing spot huh?!

It was my camera they were looking at.

I've been wanting the GoPro too!....

I feel so terrible, but DH's Christmas gifts to me, can never be a surprise...I received a text message 2 days ago from Chase regarding a $400 dollar charge to Best Buy and wanting to know if I approved the charge. It was during DH's break at school when I received the text, so I called him just in case he did purchase something...Poor guy was SO MAD (not at me but Chase) that my main gift was ruined.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure I got the GoPro

OOH! Shame you found out the way you did. But....congratulations! That's a great gift.




And feel free to hijack anytime you and Bret want to.

It sounds like a wonderful Dismeet and the photos are great. I am impressed by how nice and clear the pic is that was taken on the end of the stick using the iPhone. I must be doing something wrong when I use my iPhone to take pics as they all come out a little bit grainy.

Not long now until our DisMeet. Even though I'm getting very excited, I can't quite find the energy yet to pack.

I sure hope that you've packed by now!

Looking forward to catching you and your DH on Wednesday.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Halloween Hillbilly Style


Discovery #33. There are some super creative people in the Land!



The word on the street was that there was a fantastic shindig at the Big Thunder Ranch - Woody Roundup style.






I have to admit that this part of Disneyland is a section that I rarely venture into. I know a lot of locals love visiting but I normally consider it a Disney-fied petting zoo. And as I have so little time at the parks, I normally make like the birds and fly on by.







Not this trip.

There was a Halloween experience to be enjoyed here.







Let's head on in, shall we?



I.....er....got a little distracted at the entrance.






The others were way ahead of me but I didn't stress too much.






Afterall, there really isn't anything to be scarecrows about right? It is Disneyland!







This area was set up as one of the pre-party treat stops and we had all been keen to collect on our loot.






DS didn't need any prompting. He knew exactly what he needed to do.







But I did find it hard to concentrate on the candy collection. Anyone else see what I saw?



Pluto spotted my big camera and wanted to play! I didn't have much choice in the matter. He REALLY wanted to play with my big camera.







It really was one big happy family in here.







Contrary to appearances and hag-lines, the ambience and decorations in here put me in a playful mood.







And we had hit this place at the right time. There was hardly anyone else in here.







The hillbilly cast members were happy to play for us.







We did look around at the some of the activities in here but I thought they were geared for the younger kids.








Still....I enjoyed looking at the Smashin' Pumpkin Heads.














Without a doubt....the main attraction for me in here were the carved and decorated pumpkins. In fact, it was the reason that I was happy to go-see in here. These pumpkins were stunning. They were intricately done and wonderful to look at. There sure are some very creative people in the Land.


















































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In Search of More Candy


Discovery #34. Despite all best efforts, I have failed as a Disney mum!



We were after our next Spooktacular experience.....






.....and didn't have to look too far. The dress-ups were pretty decent on this night and there was much to admire. This puts a whole different spin on Orange is the New Black. But hey....we are in ORANGE County, right? What a little munchkin he was.






We headed to the other pre-party location and made the most of the photo opportunity here.






But there was no denying that there was one reason we had come in here.






We weren't the only ones on the hunt for more candy. Check out that queue on the other side of the fountain.






Where it comes to candy, DS is more than happy to wait in line.






Where it comes to characters, DS is less than happy to wait in line.












Instead of waiting for character interactions, my boys decided they needed to hit this ride.







I can understand DH. But DS????? It's a completely fail for me! Where did I go wrong? *sigh*



But it was all good. The boys came back out in time for the meet and greets. Hmmm. They were definitely smarter than me! Looks like I queued up whilst they got a ride in AND still made the meet and greet. I definitely failed there!!!







It was definitely a first time meeting and greeting these two for me. I don't think I've seen Clarabelle Cow nor Horace Horsecollar outside of parades before.


Clarabelle stuck out a hoof to DS and he was completely clueless.






I had to show him what to do. It was another fail for me. *sigh*






He figured it out....eventually.







And we did get a group shot in as well.








The Toontown pre-party was well worth heading to if you were after candy. It was definitely well organised with the candy stations arranged in clusters within sections of the Land.







I think I prefer the Disneyland way of candy collecting and pre-party entry for wristband wearers to that of Disney World.







As a postscript to this chapter, I took these pictures a couple of days later.







The other side of the bag was pure advertising for the next Disney movie.







This is what we had in the bags. I did bring some back to Oz but we left quite a bit of the stash with Fran and Alison. We simply couldn't carry it all back with us in checked luggage!









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Whilst We were Waiting


Discovery #35. Never ever remove lenses from your camera bag. No matter what!




Bret reminded us that we needed to go check out the crowds in front of the castle. Afterall, there were 3 of us wanting to play with the Firework Gods tonight and we weren't sure when we would need to go claim space.






We did spend some minutes debating about the sanity of marking our territory some 2 or 3 hours before the firework show but in the end DAF pushed us into making the decision. We figured that if we were to have a ghost of a chance of claiming prime location, we should set up now. It was a sell-out crowd, afterall.






It was quite an interesting experience to be sitting there with two 'locals'. I gather that Bret and DAF have had prior experience and they came well prepared. I have never claimed a spot that early before.

I know my boys went off in search of some rides but I wasn't sure what the right etiquette was. Truth be known, I felt uncomfortable at leaving DAF (and Bret) sitting there whilst I went off. I know I did wander off on a couple of occasions but I didn't go very far.












I did go looking for the Ray Bradbury’s Halloween Tree.






Inspired by the book he wrote (The Halloween Tree) about young friends who go in search of a friend and along the way learn about the origins of Halloween and Samhaim, the tree is decorated with orange lights and jack-o-lanterns.






There really were a lot of people out and about that night. I waited about 10 minutes for a break in the tide of bodies and I didn't feel like fighting with the crowds.







I was in a reflective mood that night. Sometimes I do wish that I were rich enough to hire out Disneyland for the night. Just me, a few close friends and my camera.







It really is something to dream about, right?






At some point during the waiting game, a Cast Member came up to Bret and myself and suggested that we might want to get up closer to the castle to take pictures.

Decisions, decisions! Contrary to what you might be thinking, it really was a bit of a crunch time for us. On one hand, we would be looking at pictures of the castle like this.













There would be absolutely no one in front of us!













On the other hand, would it be a case of too close to the castle for firework trails?







The decision was probably harder for Bret and my DH than it was for me. I had decided to lighten my camera bag and removed a couple of key lenses. I had figured that my photography aim was to completely walkaround with the new Sigma lens and give it a work-out. So I figured there was no point in having additional weight in my backpack. If only I had known! But as they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing. I really should have known better.


Never ever remove camera gear from the bag. No matter what!


Bret and DH stayed in the new spot. Both had wider lenses in their bag than me and they would definitely be able to get in firework trails from up close.
DAF had kept our original position further back and after a couple of test shots, my mind was made up. I headed on back to the original spot.







 

 

[jedijill]

Wow! Love the candy stash! Looks like way more chocolate than the mix at WDW. You did get a primo spot for the fireworks....too bad you had taken your extra lenses out. Can't wait to see the fireworks pics!

Jill in CO

 

[zanzibar138]

Wow you got some great characters and some AMAZING shots of the castle! Too bad you didn't have your lens, but I'm sure your photos are still beautiful. Can't wait to see them!

 

[mvf-m11c]

It was a good idea to go to the Halloween Carnival along with Mickey's Toontown (which was open to the MHP guests) and able to go through all those different treat stations. I think you got more candy than me or DAF. We didn't get a lot that night.

I know that you aren't comfortable waiting that long to see the fireworks which we are so used too every time we come to DL. I am grateful that you, DH and DS had no problem waiting that long for the fireworks and can't wait to see your firework trail shots. I was surprised that when DH and I got the front row spots for the HS fireworks that night that there was no walkway for the guests to head on over to their next destination. It was nice to watch the fireworks from that spot.

 

[dolphingirl47]

I love the Halloween Carnival and the pumpkins, but it is kind of disappointing that quite a few are painted rather than carved. Olaf is adorable though. You did rather well with the candy. How great that you got to meet Clarabelle and Horrace. What a shame that you did not have the right lens for the front row viewing for the fireworks. The castle photos are amazing though.

Corinna

 

[franandaj]

Those pumpkins are really fantastic.

Nice character pics and candy stash! That's cool all the odd characters that are out during the party.

Nice castle shots so far.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Wow! Love the candy stash! Looks like way more chocolate than the mix at WDW. You did get a primo spot for the fireworks....too bad you had taken your extra lenses out. Can't wait to see the fireworks pics!

Jill in CO

Perhaps it was more about the brands we recognised but I thought the chocolates handed out at DLR were of better quality than WDW.

The spot I moved to was also pretty decent.

Wow you got some great characters and some AMAZING shots of the castle! Too bad you didn't have your lens, but I'm sure your photos are still beautiful. Can't wait to see them!

Thanks Zanzibar. I'm pretty pleased with the next set of pictures. I hope to have them up in the next day or so.

It was a good idea to go to the Halloween Carnival along with Mickey's Toontown (which was open to the MHP guests) and able to go through all those different treat stations. I think you got more candy than me or DAF. We didn't get a lot that night.

Dang! I didn't sort through the candy until my last day at Alison's. I would have been happy for you and DAF to take some as well. I think DS might have done better than us adults. I did overhear him ask for specific candy at the Roundup spot and a couple of the cast members obliged. I don't know if he did the same in Toontown but I suspect he would have done the same there as well.

I know that you aren't comfortable waiting that long to see the fireworks which we are so used too every time we come to DL. I am grateful that you, DH and DS had no problem waiting that long for the fireworks and can't wait to see your firework trail shots. I was surprised that when DH and I got the front row spots for the HS fireworks that night that there was no walkway for the guests to head on over to their next destination. It was nice to watch the fireworks from that spot.

I don't know if we would have waited that long if it weren't for you and DAF but I was happy to do so. DH and DS got a couple of rides in whilst we were waiting so it worked out for them too.

It was nice of the CM to tell us to move to that spot, wasn't it?

I love the Halloween Carnival and the pumpkins, but it is kind of disappointing that quite a few are painted rather than carved. Olaf is adorable though. You did rather well with the candy. How great that you got to meet Clarabelle and Horrace. What a shame that you did not have the right lens for the front row viewing for the fireworks. The castle photos are amazing though.

Corinna

The painted ones added a bit of colour to the collection there so they were novel to see.

I was happy to meet Clarabelle and Horace. I don't think they are out for Meet and Greets that often.

Those pumpkins are really fantastic.

Nice character pics and candy stash! That's cool all the odd characters that are out during the party.

Nice castle shots so far.

I liked seeing the pumpkins as well. Usually the ones down Main Street are a little bit too far away to admire the detail.

It's nice that Disney pull out the rare characters for party nights.

Thanks.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Those Firework Gods are Kind to Me at Disneyland


Discovery #36. I've just about learnt to be adaptable to anything the Firework Gods can throw at me now.



There are times when the Firework Gods lead you to making the hard choices in life. It was a chance of a lifetime but I gave up a view of the castle here. Regrettably, I knew I didn't have the right lens to stay here.






Instead, I headed back some 20 meters further back away from the castle for this view. It's still a great view, right?






I've been playing tag with the Firework Gods for a while now and between them and my own stupidity, I've just about learnt to be adaptable to anything the Firework Gods can throw at me now. With the lens I had on, I knew I needed the extra distance in order to get the firework trail shots I wanted. I hadn't come all this way to end up with Zero shots!






A set of fireworks shots at Disneyland has been on my hit list for a while. With the way my Mad Dashes have been, I invariably end up being in the park on a week day or if I am here at a week end, the fireworks have been cancelled. Last year, I did get to experience the fireworks show but my viewing spot was back at the Main Street Train Station. Nice as some of the shots turned out, I was missing that castle view.



Halloween Screams is the fireworks show that is held at Disneyland during the Halloween Party nights. I jumped at the opportunity to attend a mid-week party so that I can capture some shots with the Sleeping Beauty castle as a feature in the pictures.






Some might think I have money to burn and it is a rather expensive way to get a set of shots.






Afterall, it really just is a set of light trails in the sky.






All that glitters....I say.






What you might consider as gold or fool's gold, is pure colour and magic to me.






And as I kept snapping that night, I finally ticked that Disneyland Sleeping Beauty castle and Fireworks Gods off that list.











It was even a bonus to have Halloween colours in the pictures.











These are some of my favourites of the night.




























Postscript. In case anyone is wondering about the other spot in front of the castle. Both Bret and my DH had ultra wide lenses that allowed them to get more of the sky in their shots than I would have gotten. Bret has already posted his lovely pictures on his TR and these are what my DH got from the night.






Whilst these are great in that there are no people in them, for me, it was a moot point.







Afterall, I didn't have the lens to stay in this position and I have to admit that I was really pleased with the set that I did get on the night.

So. I now have the Disneyland Sleeping Beauty firework shots in my collection. I've told DH that I have Paris and Tokyo on my list...and Shanghai, when it opens. I think DH is pretty happy with the turn of events on this night too.





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It was a Dark and Foggy Night


Discovery #37. Sometimes, I am completely surprised by how much will-power I have.



We headed towards another candy stop along the banks of the Rivers of America. At least, my two boys and I think DAF did as well. Bret and I stopped for a couple of shots. Afterall, who could resist the dark and foggy view along the river banks?






I do have a sweet tooth but I have long come to the realisation that if it comes down to a choice between my sweet tooth or my photography eye, the eye will win out every time. So my will-power didn't get too much of a contest out along the River.






But there was something that I was sorely tempted to do. After spending the better part of a day with the Sigma 18 - 55 mm, f/1.8 lens, I was at the stage where I really felt like pulling that lens off the camera and swapping it out for my normal (and much loved) standard walk-around lens. The issue I had with the lens was the way it focused. That lens was constantly focussing and re-focussing; causing me to miss some shots....like this one. AARGH!






Not that there was anything super wrong with that lens. When the focus did stick, the shots were reasonable.







Still, I was totally surprised that I managed to keep to my intent of keeping that lens on my camera. I never knew I had that much will-power!






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Disneyland's version of the Halloween Parade. It's not called a Cavalcade for nothing


Discovery #38. I'm not even going to fight it. Comparisons are inevitable.



I have had the good fortune of visiting WDW during Sept/Oct in 2010 and 2013. Naturally, I made the most of the opportunity and hit Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party a number of times. Suffice to say, I have some great rememberances of the WDW party Frozen in my memory banks.






The parade offered at the WDW version is one of the highlights of that party. Naturally, I was keen to check out the Disneyland version on this night.






I'm probably going to be flamed for making comparisons. But let's face it, it is inevitable.






Disneyland have, at least, had the good marketing sense not called this a parade. It is a cavalcade....






....a cavalcade filled with an eclectic mix of costumes. The cavalcade is extremely short. I think it takes about 5 minutes to pass by; which is not long enough to be called a parade.






And whilst they are fun to look at, it is padded out by giant pumpkins.











Dancing Cast Members are few and far between.






There are some fun characters, though.











There was even a scare team out and about.






I did enjoy the mix of characters and the music but this cavalcade felt odd to me.











The costumes didn't seem to fit a Halloween Party theme.






Although, some of them did put a different spin on "scary".






At the end of the cavalcade, there was definitely no clutching at straws here.






The final element of the cavalcade was the only bit that I thought was appropriate for a Halloween themed party.






And I did like the costumes that the Disney mainstays had on.

























I'm probably all Stitch-ed up here for holding the viewpoint that this Cavalcade left a lot to be desired when compared to the WDW version.






And I'm well aware that you might think that I am be Miss Piggy-headed about this.






I know that Disneyland does not market it as a Halloween Parade per se. But they do run this one on a hard ticketed Halloween Party night. Of course it is going to be subjected to comparisons to the WDW Halloween Parade and it does not stack up. I can cope with the eclectic nature of the parade; but it is way too short and using pumpkins to pad out the cavalcade just doesn't cut it, IMO.

But the thing that disappointed me the most was the scanty number of performers in the cavalcade. One of the things I enjoy the most about a Disney parade are the minor cast members between the main floats. The costumes they wear and the dance steps they do are usually pretty engaging and entertaining. They are also the ones that interact and get a crowd going. I really missed seeing cast members with this Cavalcade.







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