Halloween at DL

[srauchbauer]

Just read this in the disney blog: very interesting (i know it's not Halloween but I like the idea)

As you may have heard, Rapunzel from Disney’s upcoming animated adventure, “Tangled,” will appear in theaters this Thanksgiving. She’ll also be greeting guests in Disneyland park for the first time, beginning October 15. And Tom Smith recently announced on the Blog that Rapunzel will also greet guests at Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando.

 

[mom4princesses]

But it does say "Check back in summer 2010 for details." Oh well made my Minnie's Breakfast and Blue Bayou PS today.

 

[Porturican]

I got a call from Neil in Dining Resv. a few days ago to change my Carnation Cafe Ressie for Oct 1st because the park is closing early that day and that Carnation Cafe is closing at like 4:30 or something like that for that day...

I was looking forward to dinner there around 5:30 so I will be full for the partay!

 

[tinksdreamwishes]

thats what I was wondering too- how to eat on the party night- I dont want to miss any party stuff... so eat maybe at 5 pm in the park? I dont have a clue how this party is going to work... do we line up somewhere? or can we just keep riding rides ... is there a special announcement? Like I dont want to ask for candy and its not even time LOL. Is there maybe a party kick off like a parade?

blah I am just rambling again... I am sure everyone else wants to know these answers too.... Happy Friday 13th!

 

[I'm mikey]

thats what I was wondering too- how to eat on the party night- I dont want to miss any party stuff... so eat maybe at 5 pm in the park? I dont have a clue how this party is going to work... do we line up somewhere? or can we just keep riding rides ... is there a special announcement? Like I dont want to ask for candy and its not even time LOL. Is there maybe a party kick off like a parade?

blah I am just rambling again... I am sure everyone else wants to know these answers too.... Happy Friday 13th!

those are all good questions. I'd like to know also.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

I got a call from Neil in Dining Resv. a few days ago to change my Carnation Cafe Ressie for Oct 1st because the park is closing early that day and that Carnation Cafe is closing at like 4:30 or something like that for that day...

I was looking forward to dinner there around 5:30 so I will be full for the partay!

I wonder if this is Disney's way of avoiding people trying to stay for the party by saying "but I have a PS reservation...".

 

[Sherry E]

I wonder if this is Disney's way of avoiding people trying to stay for the party by saying "but I have a PS reservation...".

That's a very good point. I bet you're right. DLR has such a limited selection of dining places anyway - it's a shame that they are closing Carnation down so early. I wonder what they are doing for Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans on party nights too? Closing them down at 4:30? I bet they will, for the same reason. I wonder if only the counter service places will be open. Hmmm....

So this means that if people want table service food in DL on MHP nights, they may not be able to get it. I'm sure the counter service places will be open, but still...

See, this didn't happen in DCA (worrying about people trying to be sneaky and find ways to stay in the park) when the TOTP was held there because they simply closed the entire park to everyone until it was time to re-open it for the TOTP. There was no overlap. That way, only the people who were attending the TOTP got in. I guess it is too difficult to do that for the MHP at DL, though. They probably cannot feasibly close down all of DL to everyone, kick them out and then re-open DL to the MHP guests. DL is like a whole separate issue from DCA. Doing that for DCA was much easier.

 

[SueTGGR]

Wow with that info about the restaurants, I guess we had better not just "wing it" like we had planned. Us adults would be fine but DS will not be. I guess we need to discuss that ASAP. Maybe I will call Dining this weekend. Hopefully I will get someone who knows.
Keep hoping for more info
Sue

 

[funatdisney]

That's a very good point. I bet you're right. DLR has such a limited selection of dining places anyway - it's a shame that they are closing Carnation down so early. I wonder what they are doing for Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans on party nights too? Closing them down at 4:30? I bet they will, for the same reason. I wonder if only the counter service places will be open. Hmmm....

So this means that if people want table service food in DL on MHP nights, they may not be able to get it. I'm sure the counter service places will be open, but still...

See, this didn't happen in DCA (worrying about people trying to be sneaky and find ways to stay in the park) when the TOTP was held there because they simply closed the entire park to everyone until it was time to re-open it for the TOTP. There was no overlap. That way, only the people who were attending the TOTP got in. I guess it is too difficult to do that for the MHP at DL, though. They probably cannot feasibly close down all of DL to everyone, kick them out and then re-open DL to the MHP guests. DL is like a whole separate issue from DCA. Doing that for DCA was much easier.

At MNSSHP, there were a few full service restaurants open just for the party. We ate at the Liberty Travern (family style eating) and what made it so special was that all the characters were dressed in their Halloween costumes. When I made the ADR, I was asked if I had tickets to MNSSHP, since it was only open to ticket holders (our ADR was just before the start of the party). I am wondering if there are plans for that at DL. Then again, if they were to have this feature, they would have made an announcement. I do think that there will be counter service places open. They would be crazy not to have them open.

 

[funatdisney]

Here the pics I took yesterday at DL that were some signs of Fall:

These pins were in DL at pin store that is located at the exit of Buzz Lightyear

And more flowers...

 

[MrsPinup]

Just read this in the disney blog: very interesting (i know it's not Halloween but I like the idea)

As you may have heard, Rapunzel from Disney’s upcoming animated adventure, “Tangled,” will appear in theaters this Thanksgiving. She’ll also be greeting guests in Disneyland park for the first time, beginning October 15. And Tom Smith recently announced on the Blog that Rapunzel will also greet guests at Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando.

Noooooooooooo We leave the park on the 13th. I would love to see her, but my next trip after October isn't until March. Fingers crossed she arrives early!

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Wow with that info about the restaurants, I guess we had better not just "wing it" like we had planned. Us adults would be fine but DS will not be. I guess we need to discuss that ASAP. Maybe I will call Dining this weekend. Hopefully I will get someone who knows.
Keep hoping for more info
Sue

I don't know about you guys, but we'll be hitting up the McDonald's directly across the street!

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Info on Rapunzel



It looks WAY cute!!! Sorry you guys will miss it MrsPinup.

 

[rmass82]

Hi
We are in anaheim from Oct 4- Oct 14th inclusive. This is our tentative schedule:
Oct 4 - Disneyland/DCA and character meal (my daughter's birthday)
Oct 5 - Disneyland/DCA (do you think it is ok or a waste to go when the TOTP is tonight?)
Oct 6 - Universal Studios - bus tour
Oct 7 - Knott's Berry Farm
Oct 8 - Free day
Oct 9 - Legoland - bus tour
Oct 10 - Disneyland/DCA
Oct 11 - Disneyland/DCA
Oct 12 - Halloween Party at Disneyland
Oct 13 - Seaworld - bus tour
Oct 14 - Disneyland/DCA

So my questons are: Do we go to Disneyland on a Halloween Day or is that a waste? Should we go to Disney on the day we are going to Halloween Party?Will we survive the 2 weeks? What days are holidays in the USA and may be busier?
Any input is appreciated!! Nothing is set in stone yet except Oct 4th is a for sure thing. WE have not bought our Halloween party tickets yet. We are going on bus tours to Universal, Seaworld and Legoland.
I had some input in the general Disneyland forum but since all of you guys are going the same time as me I thought it would be good to get your opinions too.

Thanks!

 

[Woodduck]

Hi
We are in anaheim from Oct 4- Oct 14th inclusive. This is our tentative schedule:
Oct 4 - Disneyland/DCA and character meal (my daughter's birthday)
Oct 5 - Disneyland/DCA (do you think it is ok or a waste to go when the TOTP is tonight?)
Oct 6 - Universal Studios - bus tour
Oct 7 - Knott's Berry Farm
Oct 8 - Free day
Oct 9 - Legoland - bus tour
Oct 10 - Disneyland/DCA
Oct 11 - Disneyland/DCA
Oct 12 - Halloween Party at Disneyland
Oct 13 - Seaworld - bus tour
Oct 14 - Disneyland/DCA

So my questons are: Do we go to Disneyland on a Halloween Day or is that a waste? Should we go to Disney on the day we are going to Halloween Party?Will we survive the 2 weeks? What days are holidays in the USA and may be busier?
Any input is appreciated!! Nothing is set in stone yet except Oct 4th is a for sure thing. WE have not bought our Halloween party tickets yet. We are going on bus tours to Universal, Seaworld and Legoland.
I had some input in the general Disneyland forum but since all of you guys are going the same time as me I thought it would be good to get your opinions too.

Thanks!

I would do a bus tour on the day you are going to the Halloween party and go then Halloween party after the bus tour unless it goes late into the evening. It will be like getting an extra day in the park.

 

[SueTGGR]

Oct 11 - Disneyland/DCA

Just FYI, this day is a holiday (Columbus Day) from school for us. Granted we are in Northern Calif but it may be a holiday for others. I know other private schools who take this day off. Maybe you can get feedback from local parents who might know more.
Later,
Sue

 

[tdashgirl]

Here the pics I took yesterday at DL that were some signs of Fall

Ohhh thanks!!! Loved seeing this.

Noooooooooooo We leave the park on the 13th. I would love to see her, but my next trip after October isn't until March. Fingers crossed she arrives early!

Me too This movie looks so cute and I would have loved to see her. The concept art they posted on the Disney blog looks super cute.

I don't know about you guys, but we'll be hitting up the McDonald's directly across the street!

Tee hee One year I went to Subway down the street during our "nap-break-from-the-parks" time. Ordered sammies and packed 'em in our bag for the party. Bag check peeps didn't say a thing. My family was soooo grateful

 

[deejdigsdis]

I was looking into buying tickets for the MHP. I have an AP, the rest of my party does not. I figured I would get my discount ticket for $44, and the rest of my party would get the $49 tickets. When I went to the AP site I read "Eight (8) tickets per Annual Passholder..." Does this mean I can buy the AP discounted tickets for the other members of my party? Not trying to make my way around any rules or anything...just wondering if this is what it means???

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Sounds like you can get 8 discounts. I'd call to make sure.

 

[Vala]

Sounds like you can get 8 discounts. I'd call to make sure.

You can get 8 discounts.

I used my AP to get tickets for me and my friends last year without a problem, I could buy discounted tickets for all 4 in my group.