Halloween at DL

[mmmears]

I love the Mickey pumpkin ears! Never been to DL during Halloween and I've never seen any of the merchandise. So cute!

Looking down past the photos I was stunned at how much of the parks are behind walls and under construction right now. Not what I wanted to see, but I'm glad I know about it now.

 

[Sherry E]

I love the Mickey pumpkin ears! Never been to DL during Halloween and I've never seen any of the merchandise. So cute!

Looking down past the photos I was stunned at how much of the parks are behind walls and under construction right now. Not what I wanted to see, but I'm glad I know about it now.

Yes. I agree - I saw those photos as well and was not delighted about it. I mean, I know that the walls will all come down eventually and it will be a newer, shinier DCA...but it's going to look mighty obstructed and cluttered until all the work is finished. I guess that there is just no way around it.

In fact, in that same Dateline post, they were talking about the murals at the entrance coming down now. Even though I agree with the sentiment that those always looked a little cheap (the artwork itself is just fine, but the 'cardboard cut-out look' of it all was odd), I'm used to seeing them now, and it will be very, very weird to go to DLR in, say, December and not see those murals - and maybe the Golden Gate Bridge will be gone by then too - at the entrance.

 

[Belle Ella]

At least the construction walls aren't permanent. I don't mind those as at least they attempt to theme it and they aren't simply walls or fences. What I'm hating is the scaffolding-looking stuff they have going up in DCA and the Hollywood Pictures Backlot area. UGH. I was excited that I was going to miss the whole Tron thing they have to replace Glow Fest but I still have to look at that? It sticks out like a sore thumb and during the day it just looks horrible. I like that area, and I like it without all the crud. They can get construction walls to fit in well enough with the surrounding area, would it be so hard to put something someplace where it might blend in easier when it's not in use?

 

[skiingfast]

I don't mind those as at least they attempt to theme it and they aren't simply walls or fences.

I think this could be said a "Disney diference". At least the walls have a design. If you think they are bad look at a picture of the great wall at the Fantasyland Expansion in MK, Florida. It's far more plain.

I look at it this way. There will be walls for a while. But at least LM is more closly looking like a building and not a skelaton framework. Also the exposed parts of Radiator Racers will soon get mudded over, and painted. With that maybe one of the tall cranes will dissapear too. There will be eyesores but things are getting cleaned up too.

 

[All American]

Why is when I look at all the Halloween goodies in the stores that I sense a major shopping binge coming on?? Love the Mickey Mouse coffee mugs, and the t shirts!

Agreed!

I love how fast this thread is moving now with new pictures and things. I can't wait to see the first pictures from the Halloween party so that I can show my daughter.

 

[AmyPond]

I have a dumb question. During the day, can you see all of the world of color stuff in the lagoon? I mean, are the platforms and stuff always there or are they lowered into the water or something?

 

[Belle Ella]

I have a dumb question. During the day, can you see all of the world of color stuff in the lagoon? I mean, are the platforms and stuff always there or are they lowered into the water or something?

They were supposed to be able to be lowered and completely submerged, but that doesn't seemed to have happened. Not 100% sure why though.

 

[funatdisney]

So, refresh my memory...in addition to VictoriaAndMatt, who else is going to be at DLR on Friday, opening day of the Halloween season?

I want to know who the first-on-the-scene reporters will be!!

I won't be there opening day, but will taking a day trip on Sunday. So the earliest I will post will be Monday.

 

[mvf-m11c]

They were supposed to be able to be lowered and completely submerged, but that doesn't seemed to have happened. Not 100% sure why though.

From what I have read on Micechat Monday Update 9/13, the show continues to experience technical issues and Paradise Bay looks so ugly with the green-brown water.

 

[Eeee-va]

They were supposed to be able to be lowered and completely submerged, but that doesn't seemed to have happened. Not 100% sure why though.

It appears there is some trouble with the raising/lowering of the platforms, perhaps exacerbated by the earthquake that occurred a few months back. (And the aforementioned brown water--likely caused by water filter problems--is not helping.)

While I'd love to see the fountains submerged during the day, I think the choice came down to leaving them up for the time-being, or having a fair potential of the fountains getting stuck in a non-show position, which would make the show impossible to run. I read they were even bracing them in show position, but that was shortly following the aforementioned earthquake, so I'm not quite sure what the plan is now.

Long-term I'm sure they want to be able to lower them fully, but I'm not sure that's going to happen for a while.

(I believe the center platform was not submerged since World of Color started, but I think the other two had been.)

 

[wingednike]

Has anyone seen yet where the "pumpkin latte" mentioned in the AP newsletter is being sold?

 

[JH87]

I can't decide between the cute and adorable pumpkin ears or the crazy frankestien ones or the creepy skull/pirate one!!!
ahhh!

 

[SurfinTX]

I know that the water in Paradise Bay looks gross but it really can't be much worse than what is thrown on you in Splash mountain, right?

Still, it doesn't look really appealing.

 

[Sherry E]

Has anyone seen yet where the "pumpkin latte" mentioned in the AP newsletter is being sold?

Last year they had the pumpkin latte at Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street in DL.




I must agree about Paradise Bay looking ugly with that stuff jutting up and out of the water. I hate it. It's such an eyesore. I know the plan was to eventually submerge it but I always had a sinking feeling (no pun intended) that it would stay in full view. I am not sure if they made a wise choice to use such a large area of a small park for a body of water to begin with (when DCA was built) - but since it's there, I'd like to actually see a nice bay.

 

[Sherry E]

I posted this list of holiday food items and where to find them in our Christmas thread last year. It is mostly comprised of Christmas holiday-related items (information was 75% obtained from CM Glendalais in 2008 and then I added items to it in 2009). But, as you will see - there are many Halloween-related items on here as well (some of them may or may not still be available). Where is Zero's Ghostly Ghoulash again? Is it at French Market or Cafe Orleans? I have to add it in.


(Holiday) Brownie
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Refreshment Corner, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Royal Street Veranda, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Tomorrowland Terrace, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park
• Redd Rockett's Pizza Port, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Award Wieners, Hollywood Pictures Backlot,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Taste Pilots Grill, Golden State, Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pizza Oom Mow Mow, Paradise Pier,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Surfside Lounge, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
• Coffee House, Disneyland Hotel
• Whitewater Snacks, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Hearthstone Lounge, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Brownie Funnel Cake With Sprinkles
• Hungry Bear Restaurant, Critter Country, Disneyland Park
• Stage Door Café, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• Mint Julep Bar, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Tomorrowland Terrace, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park

Caramel Apples – Snowman and Peppermint/Pumpkin Mickey
• Pooh’s Corner, Critter Country, Disneyland

Chicken Alfredo with Tomato & Basil Pizza
• Redd Rockett's Pizza Port, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park
• Pizza Oom Mow Mow, Paradise Pier,
Disney's California Adventure Park

Christmas Demitasse Dessert (I think this might be the Peppermint Pot Cake!!)
• Plaza Inn Restaurant, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Blue Bayou Restaurant, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Café Orleans, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Wine Country Trattoria, Golden State,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Storytellers Café, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

(Holiday) Coffee/Hot Chocolate Mugs
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Bengal Barbeque, Adventureland, Disneyland Park
• Hungry Bear Restaurant, Critter Country, Disneyland Park
• Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• River Belle Terrace, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• Stage Door Café, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• The Golden Horseshoe, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• Village Haus, Fantasyland, Disneyland Park
• Clarabelle's, Mickey's Toontown, Disneyland Park
• Pluto's Dog House, Mickey's Toontown, Disneyland Park
• Daisy's Diner, Mickey's Toontown, Disneyland Park
• Tomorrowland Terrace, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park
• Redd Rockett's Pizza Port, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pacific Wharf Café, Golden State, Disney's California Adventure Park
• Surfside Lounge, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
• Crocks Bits 'n' Bites, Disneyland Hotel
• Coffee House, Disneyland Hotel
• Whitewater Snacks, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Hearthstone Lodge, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Market House, Main Street, Disneyland

Cranberry-Orange Bread
• Surfside Lounge, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
• Coffee House, Disneyland Hotel
• Whitewater Snacks, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Hearthstone Lodge, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

(Holiday) Cupcakes – Peppermint and Pumpkin
• Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street, Disneyland

Eggnog
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Carnation Café, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Mint Julep Bar, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Royal Street Veranda, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park

Eggnog Latte
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Carnation Café, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Mint Julep Bar, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Royal Street Veranda, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park

Gingerbread Man Cookies with Mickey Ears
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pacific Wharf Café, Golden State, Disney's California Adventure Park
• Coffee House, Disneyland Hotel
• Whitewater Snacks, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Hearthstone Lodge, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Candy Palace, Main Street, Disneyland
• Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney

Haunted Mansion Holiday Coffee/Hot Chocolate Mug
• French Market, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Mint Julep Bar, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Royal Street Veranda, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park

Jack Skellington Cheese Cake/Death by Chocolate cake
• French Market, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park

Marshmallow Snowmen
• Candy Palace, Main Street, Disneyland
• Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney
• Greetings from California, Disney’s California Adventure

Peppermint Fudge/Pumpkin Fudge
• Candy Palace, Main Street, Disneyland
• Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney
• Pooh Corner, Critter Country, Disneyland
• Market House, Main Street, Disneyland
• Greetings from California, Disney’s California Adventure

Peppermint Ice Cream/Peppermint Coated Waffle Cone/Holiday Sprinkles
• Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Bur-r-bank Ice Cream, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park

Peppermint Mocha
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Carnation Café, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Mint Julep Bar, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Royal Street Veranda, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park

Pumpkin Bread
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pacific Wharf Café, Golden State, Disney's California Adventure Park
• Surfside Lounge, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
• Coffee House, Disneyland Hotel
• Whitewater Snacks, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Hearthstone Lodge, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Plaza Inn Restaurant, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Carnation Café, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park

Pumpkin Muffin
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pacific Wharf Café, Golden State,
Disney's California Adventure Park

Pumpkin Pie
• Plaza Inn Restaurant, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park

Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Carnation Café, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Mint Julep Bar, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Royal Street Veranda, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park

Snowflake Rice Krispy Treat
• Refreshment Corner, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Bengal Barbeque, Adventureland, Disneyland Park
• Hungry Bear Restaurant, Critter Country, Disneyland Park
• Stage Door Café, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• The Golden Horseshoe, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• Village Haus, Fantasyland, Disneyland Park
• Clarabelle's, Mickey's Toontown, Disneyland Park
• Pluto's Dog House, Mickey's Toontown, Disneyland Park
• Daisy's Diner, Mickey's Toontown, Disneyland Park
• Tomorrowland Terrace, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park
• Redd Rockett's Pizza Port, Tomorrowland, Disneyland Park
• Woody's Round-Up, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• Award Wieners, Hollywood Pictures Backlot,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Schmoozies, Hollywood Pictures Backlot,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Taste Pilots Grill, Golden State, Disney's California Adventure Park
• Catch a Flave, Paradise Pier, Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pizza Oom Mow Mow, Paradise Pier,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Farmer's Market, a bug's land, Disney's California Adventure Park
• Surfside Lounge, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
• Coffee House, Disneyland Hotel
• Whitewater Snacks, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Hearthstone Lodge, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Snowman & Christmas Tree Shortbread Cookies
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pacific Wharf Café, Golden State,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Marceline's Conectionery

(Holiday) Sourdough Bread (Snowman and Candy Cane Shapes)
• Farmer's Market Fruit Cart, a bug's land,
Disney's California Adventure Park
• Pacific Wharf Café, Golden State, Disney's California Adventure Park

Spiced Caramel Apple Cider
• Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Carnation Café, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park
• Mint Julep Bar, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park
• Baker's Field Bakery, Sunshine Plaza,
Disney's California Adventure Park

(Holiday) Tres Leches Cake
• Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Frontierland, Disneyland Park
• Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, Golden State, Disneyland Park

Yule Logs
• Plaza Inn Restaurant, Main Street USA, Disneyland Park

Zero's Ghostly Ghoulash
• French Market, New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park


I don't know how much of all this stuff on the list will be there again this year, but I think it is safe to say that quite a bit of it will be available.

 

[funatdisney]

Thank you Sherry E. for the wonderful info where to get the goodies around the park. I have got to try Spiced Caramel Apple Cider.I might just be able to this Sunday!!

 

[Sherry E]

Thank you Sherry E. for the wonderful info where to get the goodies around the park. I have got to try Spiced Caramel Apple Cider.I might just be able to this Sunday!!

Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

 

[AmyPond]

They were supposed to be able to be lowered and completely submerged, but that doesn't seemed to have happened. Not 100% sure why though.

That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure.

I HATE the way it looks in photos. Seriously hideous. So much for getting a nice picture.

 

[tdashgirl]

I agree with what so many of you have said - those photos on MiceChat were so depressing! I thought the bay looked horrid earlier in the summer - the raised platforms during the day totally ruined the illusion - and now with that icky-colored water? YUCK.

Thanks Sherry for that treat compilation! I think I need to print that out

 

[Sherry E]

I agree with what so many of you have said - those photos on MiceChat were so depressing! I thought the bay looked horrid earlier in the summer - the raised platforms during the day totally ruined the illusion - and now with that icky-colored water? YUCK.

Thanks Sherry for that treat compilation! I think I need to print that out

I agree (about the bay). And Disney is such an aesthetically-based company to begin with. They are all about the details, the visuals, the overall presentation of the package, keeping the theme & fantasy going, etc. I cannot imagine they are happy with having to keep the bay that way, with everything jutting out of it willy nilly. It's so unsightly. They probably didn't foresee certain problems arising and now they are stuck with that 'look' for a while. Yuck.

You're welcome about the treat compilation - of course, some of it may be outdated if DLR pulls any fast ones on us this year. But I would imagine that most of that Halloween-related stuff will be there again this year, and probably even some of the holiday items (since some of them seem to overlap).

Oh, by the way, Tdash - I forgot to mention way back on whatever page it was that the Big Brother picture came out really well. If I were sitting in an audience for a TV show, I would definitely want a close-up, relatively clear shot like that. You can see both of you really well!