Halloween at DL

[dsny1mom]

I'm confused. Why do you want a refund? Because more people will be joining you for the fireworks? There are so many good spots to see them, I don't see what the problem would be.

I really don't think you could get a refund anyway as typically the fine print will say something about "all things subject to change" blah blah blah or whatever.

I would want a refund if all of the elements of the party that were advertised as exclusive will be available to anyone that stays inside DL without having to pay for a ticket. Why should I pay to be able to be inside DL during the parties and see HS when others will get the same for no additional charge?

The shows, attractions, etc. are subject to change, however turning an advertised exclusive hard ticket event into a mix in event would not fall under the same umbrella of protection.

dsny1mom

 

[McQueenofHrts]

Amy Pond..The problem with the fireworks viewing is people camp out for spots hours in advance. In theory, if party goers are "partying", then one may not be able to find the best spot when the fireworks begin. I have been in DL during Halloween Screams and it was packed!!


Most importantly....
I may be off about what I am about to say, but it does appear that this thread is going in a negative direction. It is no longer a safe discussion about the possible party plans. It almost feels like dsny1mom is being attacked for her actions. People are allowed to have different opinions. We don't need to question everything a person has written or does. Is she hurting anyone? Nope. Maybe the argument needs to be moved off this thread. Let's heed Sherry E's advice and make this a positive thread again.

Peace out!

 

[Disney Dreams]

...What I find most interesting is why you or anyone else is so concerned that other people are asking Disney to clarify if the parties will be mix ins or exclusive as they previously stated. So why is it that you are so concerned that I have asked for the clarification now as oppossed to waiting?

dsny1mom

Well, I suppose the simple answer to that is... I'm curious on your thought process.

You posted about it on a discussion board. I have a differing opinion and was sharing my view in attempt to present thoughts that may allow you to see a different viewpoint.

I'm not "concerned" at all that you have asked for clarification. I don't believe I said you shouldn't write to Disney. If I feel I have been wrong, I do the same thing throughout my life, but no one has wronged you at this point. I was just presenting my view and posing some questions as to why someone (you) would be so upset and would ask for answers on something that is not even fact yet - and expects a corporation to confirm or deny something based on speculation. Disney may not even have made a final decision yet.

It is so opposite of how I would handle the situation, I suppose I am just curious on your thought process.

- Dreams

 

[kiwitinkerbell]

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I just want to keep this thread from being a debate thread and maintain the upbeat vibe we have achieved thus far, and continue to share news and info, answer questions, show photos, etc.

Me too Sherry! Many of you have been so helpful in helping me plan my upcoming trip. It's not easy planning this sort of thing from New Zealand and I have really appreciated ALL yours and others help.

 

[Ratpatootie]

I'm not understanding what this means:

"Earlier access to the Park beginning at 3:00 p.m. for Tuesday 6:00 p.m. events and 4:00 p.m. for Friday and Halloween 7:00 p.m. events"

Does that mean with my Halloween ticket that I can enter at 3pm?

Thanks in advance~

 

[gkrykewy]

Yes.

 

[Sherry E]

People are allowed their opinions on both sides of the issue - and that includes the ones who disagree with dsny1mom as well as the ones who agree. In any case, this thread is for discussing and planning all things pertaining to HalloweenTime at DLR, and sharing info, photos, tips, breaking news, etc. It's not really the forum for a debate. But if you want to debate, take it elsewhere.

No more of the negative tone. It's enough. I've worked hard on keeping this thread active since the beginning. Others have worked hard to keep it lively and have made wonderful contributions and shared lots of info. This thread is going to remain in our main planning sticky thread (where I put it) as a guideline for HalloweenTime planning, and then when we reach our page limit we will start the Halloween at DL super thread, Part 2.

From here on out, happy happy happy thoughts, upbeat, positive, friendly, good vibes all the way around...

Or as Mr. Roarke used to say on the old show Fantasy Island, "Smiles, everyone, smiles...."

 

[srauchbauer]

oh it's still only July I thought maybe if I went to bed early last night and slept and slept it would be October. I guess there is no such thing as a Disneyland Hibernation. As the dwarfs would say "Off to work I go"

Please remember Disney is a happy place with good memories.

 

[Sherry E]

oh it's still only July I thought maybe if I went to bed early last night and slept and slept it would be October. I guess there is no such thing as a Disneyland Hibernation. As the dwarfs would say "Off to work I go"

Please remember Disney is a happy place with good memories.

Definitely good memories!

I thought I would be in misery this summer, suffering through agonizingly hot weather, praying for HalloweenTime and Christmastime to come to DLR! That's always what happens - in the peak of summer I am trying to do anything I can to make the holiday seasons get here quickly! As it turns out, this summer (so far) in SoCal is turning out to be delightful (for me)!! Nice, pleasant, comfortable temperatures! It's barely summer weather at all. Of course, this probably means that it will be 100 degrees in November, but it's wonderful right now!

And yet, I find that, even though I am enjoying the nice mild weather, I still want HalloweenTime to hurry and get here. I keep thinking that DL may add some extra little 'surprises' to their line-up of decorations around the park this year (though I am still not sure what DCA has in store, as most of the focus is on World of Color). I feel like they keep building it a bit each year, making it a little more elaborate over time. I can't wait!!!

 

[srauchbauer]

Definitely good memories!

I thought I would be in misery this summer, suffering through agonizingly hot weather, praying for HalloweenTime and Christmastime to come to DLR! That's always what happens - in the peak of summer I am trying to do anything I can to make the holiday seasons get here quickly! As it turns out, this summer (so far) in SoCal is turning out to be delightful (for me)!! Nice, pleasant, comfortable temperatures! It's barely summer weather at all. Of course, this probably means that it will be 100 degrees in November, but it's wonderful right now!

And yet, I find that, even though I am enjoying the nice mild weather, I still want HalloweenTime to hurry and get here. I keep thinking that DL may add some extra little 'surprises' to their line-up of decorations around the park this year (though I am still not sure what DCA has in store, as most of the focus is on World of Color). I feel like they keep building it a bit each year, making it a little more elaborate over time. I can't wait!!!

I hope DCA keeps it decorated, it would be a shame for all those great candycorns to stay in storage. Last year our 2 year old son was convinced that candycorns grew on Palmtrees. When we went to San Diego and there were no Candycorns he had the hardest time trying to figure out where they were.

I actually bought a bag of candycorn the other day because I was scrapping the Candy Corn Acres and it made me hungry for candycorn.

 

[Sherry E]

I hope DCA keeps it decorated, it would be a shame for all those great candycorns to stay in storage. Last year our 2 year old son was convinced that candycorns grew on Palmtrees. When we went to San Diego and there were no Candycorns he had the hardest time trying to figure out where they were.

I actually bought a bag of candycorn the other day because I was scrapping the Candy Corn Acres and it made me hungry for candycorn.

Oh, how cute! I can imagine the little guy was probably very confused as to why candy corn wasn't growing on trees and bushes all over, wherever he went!

Actually, I think I didn't put enough time in at DCA last year and really take in all the candy corn decorations. Of course, you can't miss the giant one in DCA, and you may see some of the different candy corn plants around, but I don't think I noticed how detailed they got with putting them all over - in the trees and everything. I guess I shouldn't expect anything less from Disney, given how detailed they are at Christmastime. So I have to really spend more time observing the candy corn, I have to spend more time looking at all the different character pumpkins everywhere, and I definitely have to spend more time in the Round-Up.

I think the Round-Up is an overlooked gem during both Halloween and Christmastime for many people. A lot of adults probably wont stop in there because they think it's just for kids, or they see lines and that scares them off. But for anyone who appreciates Disney's great attention to detail, the Round-Up has some of the best details during both holiday seasons - and the carved character pumpkins are wonderful!! During Christmastime, I love all the little trees and the reindeer decorations everywhere.

 

[Sherry E]

By the way, I thought I should clarify this for anyone who has no idea what I'm talking about when I have been saying that the official HalloweenTime agenda will be released very soon - probably on July 16th, but possibly before. What I mean is that there will be a little itemization of what events/decorations/fireworks/MHP/Halloween-themed rides, spooky food or merchandise DLR plans to unveil, and they will likely post that on their website. So far, we do not have the actual agenda for this year - there is only a vague llittle thing that could apply to any HalloweenTime year. We don't have the updated list.

In addition to that little rundown of events, there will also be something like this text below, released either through D23 or possibly through the Disney Parks Blog - this is the official HalloweenTime "announcement," or press release, as it were, from last year, so this is what we will be looking for this year, and it should be out within the next week. This will give us the full scoop on what the HalloweenTime plans are (this was from the D23 site in 2009):

Halloween Time Returns to Disneyland Resort!

07.18.09 - Returning to life September 25 and continuing through November 1, Halloween Time brings fun for all ages to the Disneyland Resort with new screams at Space Mountain and a new, nightly fireworks show. Halloween Time offers families a chance to interact with some of Disney's most beloved characters, dressed in seasonal costumes at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. It also gives guests a unique opportunity to experience some spooky fun with Disney's more sinister characters, the Disney villains.

For older kids and adults, Halloween Time offers a new attraction: Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. For the first time, riders will experience not only the thrill of flying through the galaxy, but the exhilaration of ghosts and ghouls screaming through space trying to contact them. Creepy creatures lurk around every turn as the eerie attraction provides thrilling drops like never before.

New this year is a fireworks spooktacular that will haunt the nighttime sky throughout the Halloween season. Jack Skellington, the Master of Scaremonies, invites everyone to join in the celebration, including a cast of Disney villains who get into the sprit with a wicked sense of fun.

Jack Skellington also returns to take over the Haunted Mansion and bring back "Haunted Mansion Holiday" to New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Transformed to a mix of Halloween spookiness and Christmas tradition, "Haunted Mansion Holiday" is inspired by the classic animated film Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. Jack and his friends provide plenty of havoc and surprises as they celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion in their unusual style.

For not-so-scary fun, Halloween Time offers special pleasures for children and parents. Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland will again transform for the Pumpkin Festival, where more than 300 "non-identical" pumpkins will be on display in shop windows. Meeting favorite Disney characters will be easier than ever as they stop to greet guests at designated areas on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland and Sunshine Plaza in Disney's California Adventure.special meet-and-greet areas will be located throughout Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure.

Also available throughout both parks are special Halloween treats, including enjoyable Halloween menu items such as Zero's Ghostly Ghoulash served in a dog dish in honor of Zero, Jack Skellington's beloved pet dog. Special Halloween Time gifts can be found in Disneyland Resort shops. Gifts include jack-o-lantern mouse ears and collectable pins depicting Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends in Halloween costumes.

Guests will enjoy spine-tingling fun in Disney's California Adventure at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, where a "supernatural" event happened on Halloween evening, 1939, forever haunting the building.

Also at Disney's California Adventure, Sunshine Plaza becomes "Candy Corn Acres." Mickey's pal Goofy is up to his tricks once again, attempting to wow the world with his unusual candy corn treats. Candy corn carrots, candy corn pumpkins and candy corn signs are just a few of the candy corn items Goofy is preparing.

Back by popular demand is "Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party," a one-of-a-kind celebration that returns to Disney's California Adventure for 12 nights in October (2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and 31). This separate ticket, nighttime event gives children and their families a chance to dress as their favorite princesses, goblins or heroes, and trick-or-treat throughout the park. It's the ideal environment to have fun, eat special holiday treats, play interactive games, listen to "spirited" music and watch a nightly character cavalcade that celebrates the season.

 

[funatdisney]

From here on out, happy happy happy thoughts, upbeat, positive, friendly, good vibes all the way around...

Or as Mr. Roarke used to say on the old show Fantasy Island, "Smiles, everyone, smiles...."

Thanks Sherry for keeping this thread on track. I, too, look forward to the fall. I grew up in the SFV and hated the hot summers. I now live in a beach city and love how nice it is, but still have to go to DL in the heat. The fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the cooler weather, colors of the fall and DL decked out for Halloween and then Christmas. It can't come quickly enough.

 

[tdashgirl]

Sherry

 

[haley's mom]

So what characters are out ONLY for the party? I am considering the party due to us being character hunters. Is it worth it?

I know lots pf photos in this thread, but I want to know party specific.

 

[PHXscuba]

During the day last year, I believe there were a few villains out in a staged area near It's A Small World -- 2 to 4 at a time. Pictures are surely many, many pages back! Also Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas appeared near the HMH several times a day (we caught them just as they were leaving but Jack spoke to DS13!)

There were quite a few characters JUST out for the Halloween party when it was in DCA; it will be interesting to see how they spread them all out in a different venue.

srauchbauer: Love the candy corn comment! One of my favorite picture from DCA last Halloween was my four Arizona-bred kids in front of the candy-corn cactuses! Since candy corn are a guilty pleasure of mine, I wish they grew on all the cactuses here!

PHXscuba,
praying for summer to be over so fall/Christmas weather can arrive!

 

[Sherry E]

So what characters are out ONLY for the party? I am considering the party due to us being character hunters. Is it worth it?

I know lots pf photos in this thread, but I want to know party specific.

Well, someone can correct me if I am wrong or if I'm forgetting some characters - and I am going to go back and look through the Halloween party pictures on this thread to refresh my memory of which characters were there - but, honestly, on my party night, the only character I could remember seeing that was not out in the daytime and was a party-exclusive (because he was removed from DL as a regularly-appearing character) was Jack Sparrow. Most likely he will be at this year's version of the party.

Oh - and the Stepsisters/Stepmother from Cinderella were at the party, and I don't think they were typically out in the park in the daytime.

Otherwise, all the characters I remember seeing at the Halloween party when I was there were characters that also seemed to be kind of 'visible' in either DCA or DL during the daytime throughout the Halloween season too. Don Karnage, Frollo and Ratcliffe were out in the daytime posing for photos, and they are not typically out in DL during non-Halloween seasons, but they were not party-exclusive.

And villains like Cruella, Captain Hook, Queen of Hearts, Jafar, etc., are at the party but also out in the daytime.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Sherry, can you or someone help?
I have my ressies at the DL hotel and now need to get tickets.
I have both DVC and Did visa.
Where do I buy tkts from?
Thanks!

 

[Sherry E]

Hi Sherry, can you or someone help?
I have my ressies at the DL hotel and now need to get tickets.
I have both DVC and Did visa.
Where do I buy tkts from?
Thanks!

I think you can call 714-781-4400 and order the Mickey's Halloween Party tickets either using your Visa or DVC. You meant the Halloween Party tickets and not regular park tickets, right? Or did I totally misunderstand?

 

[AmyPond]

I would want a refund if all of the elements of the party that were advertised as exclusive will be available to anyone that stays inside DL without having to pay for a ticket. Why should I pay to be able to be inside DL during the parties and see HS when others will get the same for no additional charge?

The shows, attractions, etc. are subject to change, however turning an advertised exclusive hard ticket event into a mix in event would not fall under the same umbrella of protection.

dsny1mom

I see. That makes sense. Thank you for clarifying for me.

Amy Pond..The problem with the fireworks viewing is people camp out for spots hours in advance. In theory, if party goers are "partying", then one may not be able to find the best spot when the fireworks begin. I have been in DL during Halloween Screams and it was packed!!


Most importantly....
I may be off about what I am about to say, but it does appear that this thread is going in a negative direction. It is no longer a safe discussion about the possible party plans. It almost feels like dsny1mom is being attacked for her actions. People are allowed to have different opinions. We don't need to question everything a person has written or does. Is she hurting anyone? Nope. Maybe the argument needs to be moved off this thread. Let's heed Sherry E's advice and make this a positive thread again.

Peace out!

I've only camped out for fireworks once in my life and that was because I wanted to video tape them. Otherwise, I just stand where ever. There really are tons of good spots, I think. I imagine it would still be somewhat crowded during the party. I think I read that they sell something like 20,000 tickets a night. That sounds like a lot to me.

I've only been skimming the thread but I don't really see any attacks. Just people with different opinions. I think that it's possible to discuss and ask questions and get different opinions without getting into arguments or attacking people. But I agree with Sherry, debates can be taken elsewhere so this place can stay nice.

I hope DCA keeps it decorated, it would be a shame for all those great candycorns to stay in storage. Last year our 2 year old son was convinced that candycorns grew on Palmtrees. When we went to San Diego and there were no Candycorns he had the hardest time trying to figure out where they were.

I actually bought a bag of candycorn the other day because I was scrapping the Candy Corn Acres and it made me hungry for candycorn.

I haven't been to the parks during Fall decorations since 2006. I don't remember if they had those candy corn decorations in 2006. Does anyone know? My memory isn't the greatest.

Speaking of my bad memory, I can't recall if I asked about Fall treats at places like Blue Ribbon Bakery. Does anyone know if they have any sort of pumpkin muffins, cookies, or pastries?