HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[figment_jii]

I didn't even think of taking a picture, but I think the popcorn bucket you are asking about is a Mickey shape with a top hat.

Yay! It's supposed to be Mickey as the Top Hat Ghost (at least that's how they were described over on a WDW thread). Do you happen to remember if they were out during the day or if they were only available during MHP?

 

[Sherry E]

I agree!! I would like it much more if it seemed more exclusive! We went to the Halloween parties at California Adventure 2 years in a row and it seemed so much more spread out!! It really did feel special!

Crystal ball! So much better than whatever wording I used!

Thanks!! I was so excited when I heard Maleficent was coming out in the next group and I just kept hoping people would take their time with the current villains!

Someone posted about their (husband?) seeing the Monkey Bride on the left side of the attic (last person to get in the buggy) and that was perfect! Almost to the end, between a bunch of presents, and you just need to be sitting straight and looking to the side. It's low to the ground, and about 7 feet away. Hope this helps!!

pudinhd --

I'm not sure whose husband saw the Monkey Bride (maybe someone on MousePlanet??), but I was saying in this thread (after you heard us talking about it on the Halloween podcast) that both times I saw her I was sitting on the left, looking out of the Buggy and back/behind it. She is always kind of tucked away, behind things. When I sat on the right side I did not see her. But the Bride is not in the same place every year. She moves around in the attic -- or, rather, the CMs move her.

In any case, I'm glad you finally saw her!

 

[tdhickey]

Thankfully, I don't see any Tootsie Rolls.

no, replaced with nasty peeps

 

[Tasscrapper]

You are allowed into DL 3 hours before the party starts. If you are already inside the park, you can pick up wristbands / map at the time people are allowed into the park with the party tickets. There was a line to get them, but the CMs said there wouldn't be a line if you waited until about an hour before the party started. The location was just inside of Frontierland right at where they do the pin trading. The line was along the right side of the walkway (facing Frontierland) and wrapped around toward the castle.

Thank you! That is very helpful on where to go!

 

[dnamertz]

I agree!! I would like it much more if it seemed more exclusive! We went to the Halloween parties at California Adventure 2 years in a row and it seemed so much more spread out!! It really did feel special!

I have a feeling that each year the parties sell out, Disney will offer even more tickets for sale the next year and they'll keep increasing the number of tickets until it's no longer selling out.

 

[adreamoldastime]

My family and I had a wonderful time, due in part to spectacular timing. The longest we had to wait for any ride was 15 minutes, which was for Space Mountain, and at about 9:45 Haunted Mansion was walk on. Indiana Jones was walk on also and we had the entire car to ourselves. We only went down one Treat Trail, while waiting for the fireworks to begin but were unable to even get to Main Street to watch because of crowd levels. We went to the 10:30 parade and there were empty spots everywhere. We did not meet any of the special characters who were out and about because lines were horrendous. Very short wait for Fantasy Faire and Merida though.

We never felt overcrowded while walking around partially because we never even entered the Main Street area for more than a minute until the parade started. The cast members all seemed a little frazzled and the parade started about five minutes late. Most of the other guests were either in line for treats or to meet one of the characters. I had fun and would definitely do it again in the future.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

My family and I had a wonderful time, due in part to spectacular timing. The longest we had to wait for any ride was 15 minutes, which was for Space Mountain, and at about 9:45 Haunted Mansion was walk on. Indiana Jones was walk on also and we had the entire car to ourselves. We only went down one Treat Trail, while waiting for the fireworks to begin but were unable to even get to Main Street to watch because of crowd levels. We went to the 10:30 parade and there were empty spots everywhere. We did not meet any of the special characters who were out and about because lines were horrendous. Very short wait for Fantasy Faire and Merida though.

We never felt overcrowded while walking around partially because we never even entered the Main Street area for more than a minute until the parade started. The cast members all seemed a little frazzled and the parade started about five minutes late. Most of the other guests were either in line for treats or to meet one of the characters. I had fun and would definitely do it again in the future.

Hello and WELCOME!!!

Thanks for the report---some great feedback!

It's interesting to read the different opinions and experiences of those who attended on 9/27.

I'm glad you were able to take advantage of some short lines, and that you didn't feel overcrowded, just by staying away from Main Street.

 

[Rayes88]

Hi, has anyone been character hunting at the Halloween Party? I wanted an idea of the characters available as we are now in the process of creating an autograph book - thanks in advance!! x

 

[DisneyNic]

Character Greetings

Pose for a photo with some of your favorite Disney and Pixar Pals!

Phineas & Ferb
Innoventions, Tomorrowland

Friends from Aladdin
Aladdin's Oasis

Jack Skellington
French Market

Winnie the Pooh & Friends
Critter Country

Disney Pirate Pals
Pirate Wharf (Frontierland Dock)

Toy Story Pals
Big Thunder Ranch

Mickey & Minnie
Big Thunder Ranch

Disney Villains
Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.

Disney Princesses
Fantasy Faire

Merida
Small World Mall

Star Wars Stormtroopers
Little Green Men Store Command

Too late for tonight, but a little more info (courtesy of the "highly reliable source")

Disney Villains
Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.
Weekdays: 6:45, 7:30, 8:15, 9:00, 9:45, 10:30
Friday: 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30


Character Greetings
The "pirate friends" turn out to be Captain Jack Sparrow, Peter Pan, Wendy, and Captain Hook
Genie will appear with Aladdin and Jasmine
Winnie the Pooh's friends are Tigger, Rabbit, and Eeyore


Toontown Treat Pre-Party
There's a new Toontown Treat Pre-Party from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday night events, and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for all other events. The pre-party features early trick or treating for event guests and character meet & greets with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Chip, Dale, Clarabelle Cow and Roger Rabbit.
Toontown will close to non-event guests two hours before scheduled park closing to clear the area, and will reopen at the times listed. Toontown will then close for the night after the pre-party.

Hi, has anyone been character hunting at the Halloween Party? I wanted an idea of the characters available as we are now in the process of creating an autograph book - thanks in advance!! x

This is what has been posted so far. It might at least give you a start. Hopefully, more party attendants will come along with info for you!

 

[dddarrington]

I've scrolled through the last several pages of this thread and I haven't been able to find a map for the party. I did find one link on another thread but the image is so small you can't read it and if you enlarge it, it's blurry. I'm hoping I've just missed it, but if not, can someone who has attended scan a map for the rest of us?

Can't wait, we leave a week from today!

 

[isisisme]

I am curious if they are song the Mad T Party on party nights this year? I seen to remember them doing ElecTRONica and Mad T Party in previous years on party nights?
Yes, it's a selfish question because I want to see the Halloween vibe but we are not arriving until Oct 30th. We are going to the party on Halloween/our anniversary, so the 30th we will be ushered to DCA with the rest of the non-party guests.
I am okay either way and intend to have a blast, but I am curious.
(Sorry for the ramble, I have not had my coffee yet today)

 

[MsMinne]

We loved it! We all got dressed up and Had a great time but it was a long night. We would have stayed out longer but my children were really tired.

Does anyone know what kind of candy they were passing out at the party last night? Getting pretty excited!!!

I have it all out in front of me

m & m plain and peanut
Kit Kats
Crunch
Butterfinger
Crunch crisp
Snickers
Hershey's cookies n creme
3 musketeers
Milky Way
Hershey's milk choc
Peanut chews
Twix
Reece's peanut cups
Almond j
Whoopers
Werthers original
Heath bars
Organic clif kid bars
Bug bites crackers
Freeze dried apple
Cheez it
Mini carrots
Peeps soft marshmallow candy - orange and green coloured ghosts (I think that's what they are)

Now where to pack it?

 

[figment_jii]

I am curious if they are song the Mad T Party on party nights this year? I seen to remember them doing ElecTRONica and Mad T Party in previous years on party nights? Yes, it's a selfish question because I want to see the Halloween vibe but we are not arriving until Oct 30th. We are going to the party on Halloween/our anniversary, so the 30th we will be ushered to DCA with the rest of the non-party guests.

If you don't have a MHP ticket, you'll be asked to leave DL at 6:00 pm (when the party starts). They won't usher you to DCA, but you'll be allowed to enter DCA if you have a valid park hopper ticket. Based on reports from Friday, things were a zoo during the transition period, but hopefully things will be smoothed out by the time you go.

DCA is listed as opening until 8:00 pm on 10/30. Based on the schedule, Mad T is not listed to run (I think they usually only run on weekends during the "off-season").
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/accessible-calendar/daily/20131030/

I've scrolled through the last several pages of this thread and I haven't been able to find a map for the party.

Another poster, perlster posted one earlier on this thread. I don't think anyone has posted another from the party on Friday.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=49663502&postcount=2499

Now where to pack it?

Inside the tummy?

 

[pudinhd]

Here is the Mickey popcorn bucket...

http://www.mousewait.com/disneyland...-They're-here-The-blue-Haunted-Mansion-Mickey

 

[pudinhd]

Yay! It's supposed to be Mickey as the Top Hat Ghost (at least that's how they were described over on a WDW thread). Do you happen to remember if they were out during the day or if they were only available during MHP?

I am almost 100% positive that I saw the bucket almost as soon as we walked into the park around 2:15. I feel like I saw it everywhere, but the first spot was at the popcorn cart in the HUB by City Hall.

pudinhd --

I'm not sure whose husband saw the Monkey Bride (maybe someone on MousePlanet??), but I was saying in this thread (after you heard us talking about it on the Halloween podcast) that both times I saw her I was sitting on the left, looking out of the Buggy and back/behind it. She is always kind of tucked away, behind things. When I sat on the right side I did not see her. But the Bride is not in the same place every year. She moves around in the attic -- or, rather, the CMs move her.

In any case, I'm glad you finally saw her!

I have no idea about the husband... I was trying to give credit to someone that I thought posted about it, but I could be completely confused!!! I did listen to the podcast, too. I am so glad to know about her and I can't wait to search for her in the future!! Thanks for the info!!

Thank you! That is very helpful on where to go!

My pleasure!!! The CMs put tape out for a line around 3:30 and a line formed super quick!

We are going to the party on Tuesday the 1st. My son is really into Toy Story and Jake and the Neverland Pirates right now (and Winnie the Pooh, always!). Where will these characters be during the party?

*** I apologize if this question has already been asked.

I didn't look for the Pirates, but I don't think Jake was there. I think Peter Pan (& friends?) switched out with Jack Sparrow by the Mark Twain / Columbia dock. Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Rabbit were meeting in Critter Country. I also didn't go to the Big Thunder Ranch area, but I think Woody & Jessie are there.

 

[Willowlynn]

DH, DS (6), DD(12) and I are attending the MHP in 2 days. Leaving AZ tomorrow late afternoon/early evening to drive over to CA. Relaxing morning at the hotel and then MHP in the afternoon/evening. First time going to MHP and 10th time to Disneyland Resort. MHP is on my bucket list and the family decided I get to cross it off this year. So excited - anything we just have to see?

Anyone else going Oct 1st?

 

[chall94509]

Myself and DH are attending on the 1st as well!! So excited. This is our first time attending the party. Can't wait. Hope you have a great time!

 

[pudinhd]

I've scrolled through the last several pages of this thread and I haven't been able to find a map for the party. I did find one link on another thread but the image is so small you can't read it and if you enlarge it, it's blurry. I'm hoping I've just missed it, but if not, can someone who has attended scan a map for the rest of us?

Can't wait, we leave a week from today!

Here are some photos that I hope will help...

 

[PixiDustDears]

I'm so excited looking at all of these pictures. I just ordered our photo pass + and made brunch reservations at Goofy's. I think I'm most interested in the toon town activities. Toon town has always been left out so I'm curious to see what they do with it. Dh is looking forward to having the kids meet Roger Rabbit.

 

[Vala]

I also saw Rapunzel, Pocahontas, and another princess earlier in the evening when we walked by.

Sorry if I sound like a mad fan, but I haven't seen Pocahontas in quite a while.

I am reading this right and she was out for the party at Fantasy Faire? Or did you see her somewhere else?