Halloween at DL

[Sherry E]

Sherry, thanks for trying to help me with this. I forgot to mention there will be just the two of us, no kids involved, youngest will turn 28 while we are there, and I doubt seriously we would dress up all though we have lots of Disney costumes. Just not enough space in the luggage to handle anything other than the necessities and space for extra stuff to come home.

We didn't dress up at all either (in 2008). No kids, no costumes for us! It was fun collecting candy - something I have not done since I was a kid - because a Disney park is the only place where full grown adults can do that kind of thing and it's okay!!

We really just wanted to go to see what was there. Now, at that point they closed DCA to everyone and then let only ticket holders back in. During the brief time it was closed, they quickly moved in some party-exclusive decorations and merchandise.

This time, they are leaving Disneyland open, letting the ticket holders come in early and then kicking out the non-ticket holders. So there will be no 'down time' for anyone to move in extra decorations and such. Not sure how the whole thing will be staged, meaning if there will be extra things up for the party that were not up during the day in DL. For example, at DCA, for the party only, they had "Pirates Wharf" in the Pacific Wharf area. And that's where Jack Sparrow was. Will they do anything like that in DL? Will Jack Sparrow be lumped into New Orleans Square, or will NOS be all about Jack and Sally from "Nightmare Before Christmas"?

Hopefully some of our party regulars will chime in here with some good reasons to buy a ticket and go!!

 

[mom4princesses]

Wow VictoriaandMatt that was fast, thank you. I can't wait to get to DLR!

 

[MattsPrincess]

There was a small mention of the MHP in a Parks Blog today regarding merchandise. It only says to be on the look out for villain apparel, and has what seems like it could be a T shirt design.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl.../?CMP=SOC-DLRUSENFY10Q3DLR_SocMedFacebook0011

 

[RweTHEREyet]

We really just wanted to go to see what was there. Now, at that point they closed DCA to everyone and then let only ticket holders back in. During the brief time it was closed, they quickly moved in some party-exclusive decorations and merchandise.

This time, they are leaving Disneyland open, letting the ticket holders come in early and then kicking out the non-ticket holders. So there will be no 'down time' for anyone to move in extra decorations and such. Not sure how the whole thing will be staged, meaning if there will be extra things up for the party that were not up during the day in DL. For example, at DCA, for the party only, they had "Pirates Wharf" in the Pacific Wharf area. And that's where Jack Sparrow was. Will they do anything like that in DL? Will Jack Sparrow be lumped into New Orleans Square, or will NOS be all about Jack and Sally from "Nightmare Before Christmas"?!

That is how they do it at WDW, so we are pretty used to that. As soon as it started getting dusk, then the fog machines and special party lights would start up. They somehow managed to put decorations up that weren't totally obvious during the day, but became so at party time, huge spider shaped balloons, etc.

The biggest problem was that a lot of the day Guests never left, which made it more crowded than you might have wanted. I don't recall having my wristband checked, but then we didn't ride a lot of rides, mostly saw the special shows and got candy and watched the parade and HalloWishes.

 

[BELLEDOZER]

I loved the design, and hope that they are going to make it into a tshirt. RweTHEREyet, I'm going to both the MHP parties on Oct 5th and 8th solo. If you don't have kids in tow, it can be alot of fun, as you can go trick or treating and have fun not worry about kids bedtimes. You don't have to dress up if you don't want to, a funky tshirt is all you need to get into the spirit of the event. I admit that I wasn't thrilled to go myself, but ended up getting tickets anyway, and am really look forward to going. It can be alot of fun, and think that it's worth the money to go. I'm also flying, and what I'm bringing for the party won't take up all that much room in my suitcase. I'm bringing 1 suitcase nested inside of a larger one for my outward bound leg of my vacation, as my back can't handle 50 lbs, and that way I can bring back more souvies, and not worry so much about weight restrictions. Hope that this helps you out. For someone who's never really liked Halloween much, this trip has cured me of it, and made me gung ho again over Halloween.

 

[Sherry E]

There was a small mention of the MHP in a Parks Blog today regarding merchandise. It only says to be on the look out for villain apparel, and has what seems like it could be a T shirt design.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl.../?CMP=SOC-DLRUSENFY10Q3DLR_SocMedFacebook0011

You mean the Halloween Screams design? I saw that today too! I thought that might be a t-shirt or a poster, as well. It was pretty cool!

I'm so excited to see the giant pumpkin in VictoriaAndMatt's photo!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Aw!! Photo!! I needed to see that. Too much stress and what-ifs for me today!

 

[VictoriaAndMatt]

So far there's only a couple fall colored flower beds that show any sign of Halloween at DCA. We are currently seeing how this madness for the AP WOC showing tonight is going to work out. I did get a ton of merchandise pics at DL and some treat photos including candy corn.

 

[tjcrabb]

Our magic mail package came yesterday! Woohoo!!!!!!! And this morning I bought our tickets for the October 5th Halloween party- so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! W ewill be at the Ramada maingate from the 3rd through the 8th...

Jen,
We will be at DL at the same time and at the same hotel! I will arrive Oct 1 and leave Oct 6. I am thinking about going to the party that night but I am not sure since it is 3hrs later at home so I have a hard time staying up the first night. I have already bought tickets for the 5th as well as booked the happiest haunts tour.
Tricia

 

[AmyPond]

So far there's only a couple fall colored flower beds that show any sign of Halloween at DCA. We are currently seeing how this madness for the AP WOC showing tonight is going to work out. I did get a ton of merchandise pics at DL and some treat photos including candy corn.

Yay candy corn!!

But boo to the hot and humid weather.

 

[Dobby]

Thanks for the Mickey pumpkin picture! I got a little choked up when I saw it

 

[tdashgirl]

I have an iPhone and the photobucket app. I just upload the pic to the app and copy the image code for message boards, then insert it in my post..

Thanks for the photo! So awesome. I have the same phone, and just discovered the app to upload pics to photobucket

 

[tdashgirl]

Link: MousePlanet says they have a list of treats/locations from a CM:

A very kind cast member just sent me a list of all of the holiday treats that will be offered at the Disneyland Resort this HalloweenTime, with a list of the locations where each item can be found. There's also a mention about this year's Gift with Purchase opportunity, though I'm trying to get additional details before the offer starts on the 26th.

Fall Cupcake - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Baker’s Field Bakery, Pacific Wharf Café, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House, and Whitewater Snacks

Gingerbread Beignets with Eggnog Anglaise - available at: Café Orléans

Caramel Apple Cider - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Carnation Café, Mint Julep Bar, Royal Street Veranda, Baker’s Field Bakery, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House

Halloween Mickey Mouse inspired Bat Cookie - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Stage Door Café, The Golden Horseshoe, Baker’s Field Bakery, Pacific Wharf Café, Surfside Lounge, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House, Whitewater Snacks

Demitasse Dessert Cup (Mini Caramel Apple Muffin with Pumpkin Mousse) - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Baker’s Field Bakery

Demitasse Dessert Cup (Hazelnut Tiramisu topped with Pumpkin Mousse) - available at: Carnation Café, Big Thunder Ranch, Blue Bayou, Café Orleans, Golden Vine Winery Trattoria, Storyteller’s Café

Pumpkin Muffin - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street Cappo Cart, Baker’s Field Bakery, Pacific Wharf Caf, Golden State Cappo Cart, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House, Surfside Lounge, and Whitewater Snacks

Pumpkin Pie - available at: Plaza Inn

Pumpkin Spice Latte - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Carnation Café, Mint Julep Bar, Royal Street Veranda, Baker’s Field Bakery, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House

Coffin Dessert / Mexican Halloween Cookies celebrating Dia de los Muertos - available at: Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Haunted Mansion Holiday Jack’s Chocolate Mud Coffin - available at: French Market

Haunted Mansion Holiday Gift with Purchase - Halloween Town Pewter Figurines (available with each single purchase of $35 or more, after tax, and any applicable discount, while supplies last) - available at: French Market, Café Orleans (beginning Sept. 26)

 

[where's_my_prince]

OMG GINGERBREAD BEIGNETS.....i think i'm in heaven

 

[Sherry E]

Tdash - thanks so much for posting that list!! The gingerbread beignets are definitely totally new!! I think that list is missing some things (like fudge, for example), or it's not listing all the shops/restaurants in which you can find them (for example, Carnation Cafe usually has pumpkin pie for the season too).

I remember when Glendalais (a CM) posted the treat list a couple of years ago. I later went to DLR and found other shops with things or I found extra things not mentioned on the list - most of which I then added to the long list I posted a few pages back.

So basically, in addition to what's on this list you just posted and the shops that are mentioned on it, also check Marceline's and all the candy places because you will find even more treats in those places.

 

[iKristin]

Sherry I'll help with any Halloween stuff you need for the content page

 

[Sherry E]

VictoriaAndMatt -

My burning question is - can you see any decorations of any kind in DCA yet? Any random giant candy corn sightings? Maybe those won't show up until Friday, but I'm hoping something will appear. Something, anything, even remotely Halloween-ish!

 

[Belle Ella]

I meant to add earlier (before the sister medical drama and car drama enfolded) that I'm always willing to help organize stuff for take #2 as well! I love stuff like that (hence my overly detailed TRs )

 

[tdashgirl]

Tdash - thanks so much for posting that list!! The gingerbread beignets are definitely totally new!! I think that list is missing some things (like fudge, for example), or it's not listing all the shops/restaurants in which you can find them (for example, Carnation Cafe usually has pumpkin pie for the season too).

Yup, exactly! I totally agree. They better have pumpkin fudge!!!

I was excited about the gingerbread beignets - esp. since we plan to eat at Cafe Orleans I will definitely take photos!

 

[barefootmomma]

So excited to see the Mickey pumpkin up for the season!! We noticed decorations up on the tram pathway on the 10th, but I did not have my camera ready at all. I wasn't expecting to see them so soon. I can't wait to get back in a week or two and start photographing everything!