Halloween

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I have a couple questions about Halloween at DLRP. First, is Halloween celebrated in a similar fashion to that of WDW? What I mean is, is Halloween only celebrated on the 31st, or are there Halloween nights (ie Mickey's Not Soo Scary Halloween Party)? Second, when do tickets usually go on sale for this event(s)? 3. What is the usual cost? 4. How do you purchases tickets? Must they be pre-purchased?

Thanks for the help!
 
Hi yes it's only the 31st the Halloween party starts a 8.30 I believe and go's on till 1.
If you are staying on site you can add then to your package now.
If not you can buy I've been told from the end of this month (I rang on tue)
The tickets are £34 each.
 
We've booked to go for Halloween :banana: and at the time we didn't know about the party on Halloween night itself. We called yesterday to ask basically what you get for the extra £34 pounds, as by that point we would have been in the parks five days so hopefully would have done everything else we wanted to do.

After 25 minutes on hold we were told "There's a one-off parade, they'll be meet and greets with characters, which will be the same as what is available during the usual day but maybe a couple of extra villains, although that can't be confirmed. There is no current plans for a fireworks display, although that's not to say there won't be. And, everyone is welcome to go trick or treating - whatever that means." So there you have it - clear as mud! :confused3

 
I've been wondering about this, we did MNSSHP in 2010 and as i recall had wristbands to prove we'd paid, but i dont actually remember being required to show them and i'm 100% sure the park was open straight through, so presumably day visitors who wanted to stay would've been able to.
So what do we get for £34 that you wont get with normal entry i'm assuming you wouldnt get entry to the park in the evening, but can a day visitor remain in the park:confused3
 

I've been wondering about this, we did MNSSHP in 2010 and as i recall had wristbands to prove we'd paid, but i dont actually remember being required to show them and i'm 100% sure the park was open straight through, so presumably day visitors who wanted to stay would've been able to.
So what do we get for £34 that you wont get with normal entry i'm assuming you wouldnt get entry to the park in the evening, but can a day visitor remain in the park:confused3

We also did MNSSHP in 2010 - about half an hour after the official park closing time that day, there were loads of CMs about on Main St, checking wristbands and ushering non-party guests out of the park. I don't recall being asked to show my wristband later in the evening at all, but I'm assuming that, like Main St, there were CMs checking all over the park not long after normal park closing time, and arranging for non-party guests to move onto Main St and out of the park.
 
There's no MNSSHP anymore, the last one was in 2010.
Disneyland Paris only did that for three years (2008, 2009 and 2010).
It wasn't popular enough so they stopped organising it.

They also used to have a Terrorific Night at the Walt Disney Studios Park.
One in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
But that was organised by the French organisation FNAC and not DLP, and they don't do it anymore.

So now there's only the Halloween Soiree/Halloween Party on the 31st.
It starts at 19:00 and finishes at 01:00, tickets cost 42€ this year.
The ticket cannot be used as an entry ticket for the day.
Also guests who don't have tickets can't stay in the park at night.
For guests without tickets the park closes at 19:00.

They don't close the park entirely.
You just have to get a wristlet during the day, with your special evening ticket, and every couple of meters (throughout the entire park) security is checking to make sure everyone after 19:00 has a wristlet. They do this the entire night. If you don't have one, they immediately escort you to the exit of the park. No exceptions. So you can't just hide somewhere until they stop checking to stay for the evening without paying or something.

I've done the Soiree a few years in a row, and a couple of years back there was a lot of extra entertainment. Special characters, a special show purely for that evening, special fireworks, a parade purely for that evening, the Fantillusion Parade also came out extra and there was a party in the middle of Main Street USA with a DJ playing live. It was a lot of fun and also definitely worth the money. It was also a lot cheaper, only 25€.

HOWEVER since 2012 they hardly do anything. No more special parades, shows, fireworks, party etc. All there is now is a 20 minute show called Dr Facilier's Carnival-Loween, which is held in Frontierland on the Molly Brown. And Buzz Lightyear is "DJ-ing" for about half an hour in Discoveryland. The rest of the characters that come out for meets are the same ones as during the day. That's it, there's nothing more to do.

Also don't expect to do any rides that evening. There are only a few rides/attractions open that evening and queues are absolutely massive. Literally queues of 4 hours, it's crazy.

For everyone who saw photos of last year:
Last year the Soiree was a big extravaganza. There were like 30 characters out, lots of special ones who never make appearances. For example Cheshire Cat, March Hare, the Hyena's, ShellieMay and the Three Caballeros came out for meets. However the reason for this was that a Saudi Arabian prince was visiting, who visits DLP every once in a while, and he pays A LOT of money for all these characters. He used to get his meets with all these kind of characters "private", as in..for himself and his entourage, but in the public eye of the normal visitors who had to watch from a distance. There were so many complaints about the way this worked, that last year DLP decided to give him his private meets and afterwards send the characters out for the normal visitors. The prince will not be attending the Soiree this year, so therefor also no extravaganza. That was just a one time thing. So if you saw photos and video's from last year..don't base your expectations purely on that. You will be disappointed.

I will be attending the Soiree this year, but this is only because a lot of friends of mine will be going to and we're doing a big meet up, also with some people from the Disney fan community. But if you want my honest opinion: it's not worth the ridiculous amount of money anymore. During the day it's so much more fun with Jack Skellington and Sally, Duffy in his Pumpkin outfit, Goofy with his candy machine, the Villains mix and mingle meet and the Halloween cavalcade.
 
Hi yes it's only the 31st the Halloween party starts a 8.30 I believe and go's on till 1.
If you are staying on site you can add then to your package now.
If not you can buy I've been told from the end of this month (I rang on tue)
The tickets are £34 each.

Thanks I was wondering when they would go on sale :thumbsup2 Do we get shareholders discount on them ?
 
Thanks I was wondering when they would go on sale :thumbsup2 Do we get shareholders discount on them ?

I don't know about shareholders Jill sorry but I would of thought so.
We have dream AP and 30 percent off.
I will update when I've booked ours Jill x
 
I'm not 100% sure on this, but I thought no shareholders discount.
Only Annual Passport Dream discount.

We're intending to buy Dream passes on this trip we arrive on 29th, guessing the 30th October will be too late to purchase tickets ? do they in fact sell tickets at the park ?

:)
 
We're intending to buy Dream passes on this trip we arrive on 29th, guessing the 30th October will be too late to purchase tickets ? do they in fact sell tickets at the park ?

:)

They don't sell tickets at the park, only through the reservation line.
The 30th of October will indeed be to late, the party is usually sold out mid-September.
 
Jill you want me to see hoe many I can buy ?

That's a really kind offer, but I have a feeling the discounted ticket is one per annual pass.
I will do some number crunching it may be more prudent for me to buy our AP's by post before the trip. :)
 
That's a really kind offer, but I have a feeling the discounted ticket is one per annual pass.
I will do some number crunching it may be more prudent for me to buy our AP's by post before the trip. :)

You can buy 5 Soiree tickets with discount on one Dream AP.
 
Quick question: is there an English-speaking booking line for passholders or do you just use the normal one and give your passholder number?
 
Quick question: is there an English-speaking booking line for passholders or do you just use the normal one and give your passholder number?

Hi I booked mine last week try
0033 160 306 069
Or
0033 164 742 126
I can remember what one got me through sorry.
I said we all have dream ap but he never ask for the number.
 
Hi I booked mine last week try
0033 160 306 069
Or
0033 164 742 126
I can remember what one got me through sorry.
I said we all have dream ap but he never ask for the number.

Thanks, got through on the first one. Had to provide the number for one pass but after that, all plain sailing :)
 
There's no MNSSHP anymore, the last one was in 2010.
Disneyland Paris only did that for three years (2008, 2009 and 2010).
It wasn't popular enough so they stopped organising it.

They also used to have a Terrorific Night at the Walt Disney Studios Park.
One in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
But that was organised by the French organisation FNAC and not DLP, and they don't do it anymore.

So now there's only the Halloween Soiree/Halloween Party on the 31st.
It starts at 19:00 and finishes at 01:00, tickets cost 42€ this year.
The ticket cannot be used as an entry ticket for the day.
Also guests who don't have tickets can't stay in the park at night.
For guests without tickets the park closes at 19:00.

They don't close the park entirely.
You just have to get a wristlet during the day, with your special evening ticket, and every couple of meters (throughout the entire park) security is checking to make sure everyone after 19:00 has a wristlet. They do this the entire night. If you don't have one, they immediately escort you to the exit of the park. No exceptions. So you can't just hide somewhere until they stop checking to stay for the evening without paying or something.

I've done the Soiree a few years in a row, and a couple of years back there was a lot of extra entertainment. Special characters, a special show purely for that evening, special fireworks, a parade purely for that evening, the Fantillusion Parade also came out extra and there was a party in the middle of Main Street USA with a DJ playing live. It was a lot of fun and also definitely worth the money. It was also a lot cheaper, only 25€.

HOWEVER since 2012 they hardly do anything. No more special parades, shows, fireworks, party etc. All there is now is a 20 minute show called Dr Facilier's Carnival-Loween, which is held in Frontierland on the Molly Brown. And Buzz Lightyear is "DJ-ing" for about half an hour in Discoveryland. The rest of the characters that come out for meets are the same ones as during the day. That's it, there's nothing more to do.

Also don't expect to do any rides that evening. There are only a few rides/attractions open that evening and queues are absolutely massive. Literally queues of 4 hours, it's crazy.

For everyone who saw photos of last year:
Last year the Soiree was a big extravaganza. There were like 30 characters out, lots of special ones who never make appearances. For example Cheshire Cat, March Hare, the Hyena's, ShellieMay and the Three Caballeros came out for meets. However the reason for this was that a Saudi Arabian prince was visiting, who visits DLP every once in a while, and he pays A LOT of money for all these characters. He used to get his meets with all these kind of characters "private", as in..for himself and his entourage, but in the public eye of the normal visitors who had to watch from a distance. There were so many complaints about the way this worked, that last year DLP decided to give him his private meets and afterwards send the characters out for the normal visitors. The prince will not be attending the Soiree this year, so therefor also no extravaganza. That was just a one time thing. So if you saw photos and video's from last year..don't base your expectations purely on that. You will be disappointed.

I will be attending the Soiree this year, but this is only because a lot of friends of mine will be going to and we're doing a big meet up, also with some people from the Disney fan community. But if you want my honest opinion: it's not worth the ridiculous amount of money anymore. During the day it's so much more fun with Jack Skellington and Sally, Duffy in his Pumpkin outfit, Goofy with his candy machine, the Villains mix and mingle meet and the Halloween cavalcade.

Hi I've just re read your answer :eek:
Really that bad ?
We have dream APs so I haven't paid £34 each so not too bad.
So rides are out then won't do them what would your plan be with 2 6 years olds.can you tell me what he program for the night maybe like.
Many thanks Rachael x
 
I noticed that ilovedlp has already got her Halloween evening tickets. I ordered mine on the 30th but haven't received anything yet. Has anyone else received theirs yet? Or should I give them a ring Thanks
 


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