Disneyland and Halloween

[Mboothby]

I was disappointed to find out from a CM that DL doesn't do anything for Halloween. They actually list the hours as closing at 7pm that day. Anyone know if they do ANYTHING during the day....ANYTHING?

 

[Michelle]

Nothing special, really. Halloween is a much bigger deal at Knott's with their "Knott's Scary Farm". DL doesn't even try to compete with that, they just close at their normal off-season time.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>In the early/mid 90's, Disneyland did try a Halloween celebration. I think it only lasted two years. The first year was great - beautiful theming, and the cast members became part of the rides - in Pirates, we couldn't tell the cast members from the Animatronic pirates - it was so much fun. The next year they did this, I think only 2 or three lands were open. It was a great concept for kids & their families, but it did not generate enough money for Disney to continue.

Part of the problem is about 10 minutes away by freeway, you have Knotts Scary Farm (recommended for 13 and older because of the scary effects) that is a huge success - you also have competition from Universal Studios and 6 Flags Magic Mountain.

I'm glad that Disneyland offered this when my own were little, as we really enjoyed it. However, if they were given the choice today, they'd pick Knotts Scary Farm (they're now 13 & 14).

 

[WDW2002]

Originally posted by Mary Jo
[BPart of the problem is about 10 minutes away by freeway, you have Knotts Scary Farm (recommended for 13 and older because of the scary effects) [/B]

I remember going to KSF once, I had to be 10 or so, OMG I was scared out of my mind on the train. This of course was in the early 80's. I can only guess that it has gotten WORSE in the past 20 years.

 

[poopie]

the rolling stones on Halloween. I should swing by DL to ride the HH before.