Halloween at DL

[iKristin]

Still nothing?? This is no bueno

 

[BELLEDOZER]

Si, no bueno. Wish that they would at least release some info to keep us happy. What's an over planner to do??? All they want to do is keep us in the dark and force us to eat Tigger tails until we're too much in a sugar coma to care.

 

[iKristin]

As long as I'm at Disneyland I don't care lol, If I get to ride rides I'm happy

 

[Belle Ella]

I'm at the very least glad that in my semi-absence from the board nothing new has really been announced. I would hate to be playing catch up!! At least I know one thing: World of Color will be showing nightly while I'm there. That's something. Now I just have to decide if I realy want to do the preferred dining thing. I was really getting excited about doing the Fantasmic dessert seating but I'm not sure I should do both, plus a character meal and lunch at BB. Hmmm ... decisions, decisions.

 

[iKristin]

I hope they also announce that Deluxe AP holders still get the 10% off merchandise...I hope they extend that again Cause I know it ends September 30th....Would loooooove to have that

 

[GrandBob]

Now I just have to decide if I really want to do the preferred dining thing.

Go with the picnic meal. That's what we did, and we're happy we did. For $14, it's not a bad deal, and it saves you the hassle of getting WOC FPs. Being a big eater, I was afraid it wouldn't be enough food. But it really was. And you have to eat anyway...

-Bob

 

[srauchbauer]

Go with the picnic meal. That's what we did, and we're happy we did. For $14, it's not a bad deal, and it saves you the hassle of getting WOC FPs. Being a big eater, I was afraid it wouldn't be enough food. But it really was. And you have to eat anyway...

-Bob

pretty sure that's what we are going to do - sounds like it safes time and energy and plus what we don't eat can be saved for the next day.

 

[JaxsonsMom]

Go with the picnic meal. That's what we did, and we're happy we did. For $14, it's not a bad deal, and it saves you the hassle of getting WOC FPs. Being a big eater, I was afraid it wouldn't be enough food. But it really was. And you have to eat anyway...

-Bob

What one did you get?
I can't decide which one I want...


TB

 

[Sherry E]

I wanted to get the honey-stung fried chicken meal (with the piece of apple pie), but some folks were saying it was not good. I hope that's not true, because that's probably the one I would go with anyway.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

I have been debating whether to get the picnic or the package at Ariel's Grotto. I don't think the picnics look all that appealing. There's always one or two things I don't really like in each one. Maybe I am just being picky though.

I am really liking the look of that tri-tip at Ariel's though!

 

[mvf-m11c]

I am planning on doing the WoC picnic next month and I have picked the All-American, the Mediterranean Vegetarian, and I got three Junior All-American Boxes for the kids. I have read mixed reviews of all the boxes on the threads and I am hoping the boxes I have ordered will be good.

 

[srauchbauer]

I have been debating whether to get the picnic or the package at Ariel's Grotto. I don't think the picnics look all that appealing. There's always one or two things I don't really like in each one. Maybe I am just being picky though.

I am really liking the look of that tri-tip at Ariel's though!

we thought of doing Ariel's but it doesn't include any characters - but last year the tri-tip was great.

 

[mvf-m11c]

I have been debating whether to get the picnic or the package at Ariel's Grotto. I don't think the picnics look all that appealing. There's always one or two things I don't really like in each one. Maybe I am just being picky though.

I am really liking the look of that tri-tip at Ariel's though!

I have done AG for the WoC dining package last month and the food was good (the tri-tip I had was good). The price is high for an average dinner, but the main thing was the preferred viewing area for the show.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

we thought of doing Ariel's but it doesn't include any characters - but last year the tri-tip was great.

It's a little disappointing that characters won't be there, but I think the guys might be a little relieved since it's all princesses that are normally there, isn't it?

This will be my brother and I's first trip in 13 years, and our significant others first trip ever, so we don't mind splurging on a few fancy meals to make it a little more special. So if the dinner package is still available in the fall, I think that is what we will aim for. I just wish they would announce if that will be possible, cause this coming Monday will be our 60 day window.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

I have done AG for the WoC dining package last month and the food was good (the tri-tip I had was good). The price is high for an average dinner, but the main thing was the preferred viewing area for the show.

Yeah we know the price is a little high, but for how often we get to go down there, we don't mind paying a bit higher on a few things.

Glad to hear the tri-tip is good! And yeah the main thing is getting a good spot for the show. I would rather be spending my time going on rides or wandering Disneyland, than waiting for fastpasses for two hours in the morning.

 

[SueTGGR]

I have been lurking and figured I had better subscribe before I lose it. We will be headed down basically just for the day on Oct 15th, maybe the 16th and drive home late . I was not really happy about the switch over to DL but we shall see what happens. We went in 2008 and then tried to buy tickets too late last year. I didn't want to miss it this year. DS is 10 & I'm not sure how many more years he will want to dress up and go to DL. We typically don't dress but maybe we will get Halloween shirts for the occasion. Then DS hasn't clued me in to what he wants to be either. 10 seems to be a tough age for him. It is starting to be all about not standing out. Anyway, nice to meet all of you & maybe this will help, maybe the weird dancing guy was scaring them?

Give us something Disney, please!​

 

[Sherry E]

I have been lurking and figured I had better subscribe before I lose it. We will be headed down basically just for the day on Oct 15th, maybe the 16th and drive home late . I was not really happy about the switch over to DL but we shall see what happens. We went in 2008 and then tried to buy tickets too late last year. I didn't want to miss it this year. DS is 10 & I'm not sure how many more years he will want to dress up and go to DL. We typically don't dress but maybe we will get Halloween shirts for the occasion. Then DS hasn't clued me in to what he wants to be either. 10 seems to be a tough age for him. It is starting to be all about not standing out. Anyway, nice to meet all of you & maybe this will help, maybe the weird dancing guy was scaring them?

Give us something Disney, please!​

I think the weird, creepy dancing guy would scare any of us away if we were to tun into him on the street. Just Imagine this coming at you ! I'd run screaming into the night!

Anyway, welcome, SueTGGR! I know you've been on the DIS for a long while, but welcome to this thread!

Ah, yes, I remember being 10. It's definitely an age where you want to start asserting yourself and that usually either means standing out or blending into the background!!

I was also at the TOTP in 2008 and we went without costumes. I was glad that we didn't stick out like sore thumbs for not being in costume. I saw lots of others in regular clothes. I really liked seeing how elaborate some of the costumes were - like the 2 Haunted Mansion ghosts with someone in a wheelchair - and the wheelchair was made up like a HM Doom Buggy! That gets an A+ for originality!!


I must confess I had still been on the fence about the Halloween Party this year and was not sure what I wanted to do about it, but my one friend who I thought might be interested in going to the MHP is now suddenly moving away. So...this leaves me to decide if I want to deal with the MHP on my own - solo - which will mean I will be snapping photos left and right (I always get more pictures when I don't have people with me), or not go at all...or try to drag my other friend who has been in a very anti-social mood for the last year. Part of me is very curious to see the MHP in DL and see what kinds of stuff is in DL, and part of me doesn't care about the MHP! But I have to decide! Hmmm......

 

[VictoriaAndMatt]

Well, we decided we wanted to save some money on the hotel, since we will only be sleeping there. We went ahead and used the Priceline bidding system like we did last time. I put in the same bid, and got the same hotel as last time, Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort. We had a good experience last time, they were friendly and gave us a non-smoking room with two queens. However, I just went on Trip Advisor and saw a lot of really terrible reviews, especially from Hotwire and Priceline customers. Now I'm scared. Seems like recently they have been just putting Priceline/Hotwire customers into smoking rooms that are filthy. I guess that's what I get for trying to be cheap.

 

[zeitzeuge]

I think the weird, creepy dancing guy would scare any of us away if we were to tun into him on the street. Just Imagine this coming at you ! I'd run screaming into the night!

Anyway, welcome, SueTGGR! I know you've been on the DIS for a long while, but welcome to this thread!

Ah, yes, I remember being 10. It's definitely an age where you want to start asserting yourself and that usually either means standing out or blending into the background!!

I was also at the TOTP in 2008 and we went without costumes. I was glad that we didn't stick out like sore thumbs for not being in costume. I saw lots of others in regular clothes. I really liked seeing how elaborate some of the costumes were - like the 2 Haunted Mansion ghosts with someone in a wheelchair - and the wheelchair was made up like a HM Doom Buggy! That gets an A+ for originality!!


I must confess I had still been on the fence about the Halloween Party this year and was not sure what I wanted to do about it, but my one friend who I thought might be interested in going to the MHP is now suddenly moving away. So...this leaves me to decide if I want to deal with the MHP on my own - solo - which will mean I will be snapping photos left and right (I always get more pictures when I don't have people with me), or not go at all...or try to drag my other friend who has been in a very anti-social mood for the last year. Part of me is very curious to see the MHP in DL and see what kinds of stuff is in DL, and part of me doesn't care about the MHP! But I have to decide! Hmmm......

Come to the party on the 1st Sherry, so we can meet you.

 

[BELLEDOZER]

Sherry I was on the fence for quite a while before finally deciding to go. Since this will be my only chance to get down to DL for Holloweentime, finally decided just before the tickets went on sale to purchase a ticket, am looking forward to it. I would say if you can afford it, and have the time, go and have a wonderful time. I'm a pic addict, so will be taking tons of pics for the family to look at when I get home.

Victoria I would take the reviews on Trip Advisor with a grain of salt. I've found that over the years by reading the reviews of hotels, that some people with pick a hotel apart for the little things. You have to take the good reviews and bad ones, and take a stance somewhere in the middle. If you've stayed there before and enjoyed your stay there, I wouldn't worry about staying there again.

Have a great day everyone!

Trish