Halloween at DL

[zeitzeuge]

MHP tickets purchased, parkhoppers purchased, flights and hotels paid for and done.

I guess it's official now.

Now if we could get some more information.

Hey, is there a Halloween Parade?

 

[BELLEDOZER]

I very rarely chastize anyone one the forums. However I take ofence to people who constantly bend rules to suit them. I never get nasty, but I will point out when I see something is not right, and I don't agree with what's being said. I respect others opinions, even though sometimes I don't agree with them. I believe in stating my opinions but never getting nasty about it. That being said DL is sure dragging their tails when it comes to releasing info about the MHP. I would have thought that now that the MHP tickets are available to be purchased by the general public, that they would have released the info, but since they haven't lets hear it for the Holloween Time Information BOOGIE!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Hey, is there a Halloween Parade?

Not that has been announced. I wish with all my heart that there was, but I'm thinking that there wont be.

 

[Belle Ella]

I very rarely chastize anyone one the forums. However I take ofence to people who constantly bend rules to suit them.

^ Ditto

 

[zeitzeuge]

Not that has been announced. I wish with all my heart that there was, but I'm thinking that there wont be.

I've heard so many good things about the one in MK, that I was crossing fingers we'd have something at DL. We'll see I guess.

 

[AmyPond]

Don't be too jealous - we've already hit 104 in my neck of San Diego today and we usually have weather like Anaheim, so I assume it is a similar temp!



Amy Pond, the sun sets around 6:30 the end of Sept and I believe the stores on Main St stay open an extra hour, so if the park closes at 8 pm, you'll have time each evening to just wander and soak it up. Plus the benefit of less crowds!

I know this is not necessarily your ideal, but we always go when the park hours are limited, and it is so nice to wander through DTD after the park closes and see all the twinkle lights, listen to the bands playing, etc. You are going to have a wonderful time!!!

Thanks. I'd completely forgotten that the shops on Main Street stay open an hour later!

I very rarely chastize anyone one the forums. However I take ofence to people who constantly bend rules to suit them. I never get nasty, but I will point out when I see something is not right, and I don't agree with what's being said. I respect others opinions, even though sometimes I don't agree with them. I believe in stating my opinions but never getting nasty about it. That being said DL is sure dragging their tails when it comes to releasing info about the MHP. I would have thought that now that the MHP tickets are available to be purchased by the general public, that they would have released the info, but since they haven't lets hear it for the Holloween Time Information BOOGIE!!

I don't see anyone here "constantly" bending any rules. Then again, I also don't see the problem with hanging around until specifically asked to leave (like that previous poster said they would do.)

 

[Belle Ella]

I've heard so many good things about the one in MK, that I was crossing fingers we'd have something at DL. We'll see I guess.

Me too! And it doesn't help any that the only "parade" (I hate calling Celebrate a parade) that DL has to it's name right now is absolutely lackluster to most adults. While I doubt there will be one this year we can always keep our fingers crossed that there will be ... someday.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Hey, is there a Halloween Parade?

There was one last year during the party (more street party style)....

And I did hear a rumor that one was coming this year,.....

 

[MattsPrincess]

Then again, I also don't see the problem with hanging around until specifically asked to leave (like that previous poster said they would do.)

Staying until the non party guests are asked to leave is one thing. That's what you're supposed to do and there is nothing wrong with it.

However, purposely hiding out on a ride to try to sneak your way into an event you didn't pay to attend is very different. I don't see any difference between that and people that try to hide until after closing to stay in the parks over night. Is that ok with you too?

 

[AmyPond]

Staying until the non party guests are asked to leave is one thing. That's what you're supposed to do and there is nothing wrong with it.

However, purposely hiding out on a ride to try to sneak your way into an event you didn't pay to attend is very different. I don't see any difference between that and people that try to hide until after closing to stay in the parks over night. Is that ok with you too?

That previous poster said she was going to hang out and if she was asked to leave, she'd leave. I don't see a problem with that at all. I don't see how going on a ride right before closing time and then hanging around until asked to leave is even remotely like trying to hide in the parks overnight.

 

[BELLEDOZER]

I think it's time for us to drop the subject of rule bending, am almost sorry that Jagdacrajou posted it in the first place on this thread since it caused so much discussion on the board. If he/she choses to rule bend, it's his/her choice, but I hope that that person will look at what's been said on this forum and think twice about doing so. So let's do the Holloween Time Information Boogie, and hope that they release the info sooner than later, since the wait is getting downright scary!

 

[AmyPond]

I think it's time for us to drop the subject of rule bending, am almost sorry that Jagdacrajou posted it in the first place on this thread since it caused so much discussion on the board. If he/she choses to rule bend, it's his/her choice, but I hope that that person will look at what's been said on this forum and think twice about doing so. So let's do the Holloween Time Information Boogie, and hope that they release the info sooner than later, since the wait is getting downright scary!

Thankfully most posts in the discussion have been pretty civil. Adults can discuss things and have different opinions without it getting heated. It's sad when it gets out of hand though. I feel bad for Jag because he/she was chastised so much for one little comment. A comment in which even stated she would leave if asked so I'm still not seeing anyone breaking any rules. But whatever. This certainly isn't the place to debate it. We can agree to disagree, I think.

Hopefully they will release more info soon. I'm mostly just waiting for park hours for my dates. Sadly, it'll be quite a few weeks for those, I'm sure.

Of course, a little creeping dancing never hurt anyone.

 

[AmyPond]

Okay, this is probably a dumb question, but here goes:

The Space Mountain Halloween overlay, what exactly is it like?

Is it an all day thing or something that only runs for the Halloween parties?

I remember a long time ago hearing that they had some overlay that was easy to switch on just for evenings or something. But I have a bad memory.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Okay, this is probably a dumb question, but here goes:

The Space Mountain Halloween overlay, what exactly is it like?

Is it an all day thing or something that only runs for the Halloween parties?

I remember a long time ago hearing that they had some overlay that was easy to switch on just for evenings or something. But I have a bad memory.

It is all the time. It is pretty much a big old scary ghost chasing you through space. It's a lot scarier than than the regular ride and all Disney ghosts to date.

 

[Sherry E]

It's funny - we are all waiting eagerly for different elements of info to be released!!

AmyPond mainly wants the park hours. Others want more details on the MHP, specifically. I am chomping at the bit for the press release thingy (which was released from D23 at this time last year) and the bullet point thingy that comes out on the DLR website every year, with the full rundown of what's in store for HalloweenTime in general. I am still kind of curious to see if DLR will decide to make Halloween Screams available to anyone on non-MHP nights - even just one non-MHP night a week. But primarily, I want to see if there are any new things added to the line-up of Halloween decorations or events, or if anything has been taken away since last year!!

 

[BELLEDOZER]

I'm in the same boat as you, waiting for the park hours and entertainment schedules to come out. It seems like they don't want to release this info until they are 6 weeks out from the dates you want. I'm eager to see if they are going to have the WOC during the weekdays in Oct, as I may book a WOC picnic package if it's going to be on during the weekdays. Hopefully we will find out this info in the coming weeks as well. Until it's a waiting game until more info is released.

 

[VictoriaAndMatt]

Did anyone notice that they posted the entertainment schedule through Sept. 10th, and there's still nothing about WoC on the calendar that Friday? I've heard rumblings from people who said CMs told them there would be no WoC in the fall, and now I'm starting to wonder. I can't imagine them not doing it, especially during HalloweenTime. We desperately need some HalloweenTime info. I'm sick of speculating.

 

[Disney Dreams]

It's fun to "watch" all of you get excited as you get your tickets to the Halloween party. We have decided not to go this year - of course, we may change our mind on that any time. hahaha!

...I have been in the park plenty of times during grad nights (as a regular guest), and after a while they just announce "anyone still here is welcome to stay!".

Best of luck!

I find this statement very interesting because that's not how Disneyland handles Grad nights. The Park closes. It's cleared completely. Then Grad Night guests enter. They must arrive on a bus with their school and stay until sunrise. No one is allowed to leave early. So.... how exactly did you experience the above? That's not how Grad Night happens.

Okay, this is probably a dumb question, but here goes:

The Space Mountain Halloween overlay, what exactly is it like?

Is it an all day thing or something that only runs for the Halloween parties?

I remember a long time ago hearing that they had some overlay that was easy to switch on just for evenings or something. But I have a bad memory.

Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy is an overlay. It runs with the overlay day and night, regular hours and party times. Last year was the first time they did it.

Hope this helps,
Dreams

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Did anyone notice that they posted the entertainment schedule through Sept. 10th, and there's still nothing about WoC on the calendar that Friday. I've heard rumblings from people who said CMs told them there would be no WoC in the fall, and now I'm starting to wonder. I can't imagine them not doing especially during HalloweenTime. We desperately need some HalloweenTime info. I'm sick of speculating.

There is no way they won't do WOC at least on the weekends. They've spent way too much money. I think they real debate in Disney's eyes (and possibly why they haven't released any info yet) is will they have it more than just Friday-Sunday.

 

[Sherry E]

Did anyone notice that they posted the entertainment schedule through Sept. 10th, and there's still nothing about WoC on the calendar that Friday. I've heard rumblings from people who said CMs told them there would be no WoC in the fall, and now I'm starting to wonder. I can't imagine them not doing especially during HalloweenTime. We desperately need some HalloweenTime info. I'm sick of speculating.

I can't imagine them not doing WoC either - at least sometime in the the Fall, even if not every night. They put so much $$$ into that show, and they have basically added all kinds of colorful additions to DCA it bring everyone's attention to the idea of color. They've made a major deal out of WoC. With no Halloween party in DCA this year, and the Electrical Parade not on the horizon until winter, I would hope that they show WoC at least on weekend nights in DCA.