HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[JadeDarkstar]

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[rwhistler92]

We will be at DL for 5 days plus the Halloween Party.
I am wondering if we will be able to get many of our character pictures taken durning normal park hours. I am not sure we want to spend a lot of time in lines for characters at the party if we can do that during the day.
Are there special character pictures during the party?
Do the characters only wear their costumes at the party?
Thanks

 

[dolphingirl47]

We will be with you on that cruise! Should be a lot of fun.

All the holidays are great at disneyland so you can't go wrong!

Which of the two cruises will you be one?

Corinna -

"Delights" is the right word for it! As long as you like the holiday season to begin with and enjoy Christmas (some people don't, so I have to preface my sentence with that!), you will love Disneyland during that time. Some people prefer Halloween as a holiday (over Christmas), and if that's the case you might still enjoy Halloween Time more than the holiday season.

But let me put it this way - as wonderful as Halloween Time is, the holiday season is 100 times more detailed, more all-encompassing, more involved, more immersive, etc. There are decorations all over the parks - in all shops and restaurants too - and at the hotels, in Downtown Disney, etc. Certain lands have themed decor. Holiday music fills the air (in different themes based on the land). IASW Holiday is gorgeous inside and out. The nighttime Winter Castle is stunning. The lights on Main Street are amazing. It is truly an incredible time of year to be at DLR.

I have a feeling that by the time you have your holiday trip there may very well be a Christmas party happening at DL too. I think that a party is coming either next year or in 2014.

The funny thing is Christmas itself is not doing a great deal for me, but I love the period of time leading up to it with all the decorations. I grew up in Germany where there are Christmas markets everywhere the month leading up to Christmas. Christmas itself has always felt like a bit of an anti-climax to me. I am sure that I will love the Holiday season at DL. I have witnessed the holiday season a few times at DLP. They also used to have a holiday overlay for IASW, but stopped this a few years ago. I can't wait to see the special things for the holidays at WDW this year. It is so strange that DL does not have a Christmas party yet and I hope that this will be offered in 2014.

Corinna

 

[Mel522]

Here's a shot of the Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House. Unfortunately no matter how I sat, the railing always blocked the actual house.

 

[DisneyIsMagical]

Here's a shot of the Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House. Unfortunately no matter how I sat, the railing always blocked the actual house.

Very cool! Can't wait to see it in person......soon!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

well ive changed my plans around again but for the finel time
we arent doing a few the smaller meals and made it worth wile to do cct for the woc fps yeah us *hops up an down*

we decied we dont need huge meal at the party and jsut snack around (as the pod cast said we should eat before hand)
and we changed a few things around making our chr meal more a brunch thing so it takes care of the lunch that day too
and made out dca day thu when no ee is happening in dca

 

[Susiesark]

Does anyone have 2 extra tickets for the October 5 Mickey's Trick or Treat Party? Now that my friend has decided to go it is sold out.
Thanks for posting the map.

 

[Susiesark]

We will be with you on that cruise! Should be a lot of fun.

And we are are the repo part of the cruise with you as well. See you at the Grand!

 

[mrsw94]

The Halloween Time podcast/call-in show that we recorded last night is now up! This is the link.

Check it out of you can - it's chock full o' information and discussion on Halloween Time at Disneyland! Regular DIS Unplugged correspondents Tom, Tony, Wayne, Nancy and Mary Jo were all involved, as was I.

Sherry-we are headed down to DL in 15 days soooooo excited!!!!! Anyway, we are attending the mon Oct 15th party and I'm wondering if I should listen to the podcast before we go, or save it as entertainment for the 7+ hour drive down? Thanks!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Sherry-we are headed down to DL in 15 days soooooo excited!!!!! Anyway, we are attending the mon Oct 15th party and I'm wondering if I should listen to the podcast before we go, or save it as entertainment for the 7+ hour drive down? Thanks!

Both?

 

[mrsw94]

Both?

Well that was a GIVEN if I listen to it early!!! I probably won't be able to contain myself anyway! I have already scheduled the Cozy Cone segment into the drive!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Well that was a GIVEN if I listen to it early!!! I probably won't be able to contain myself anyway! I have already scheduled the Cozy Cone segment into the drive!

Plus we release podcasts every two weeks, so you'll have more to listen to on 10/11.

 

[mrsw94]

Plus we release podcasts every two weeks, so you'll have more to listen to on 10/11.

Good point! I just might make the family listen to The Dis the whole way down!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Good point! I just might make the family listen to The Dis the whole way down!

I like the way you think.

 

[Davids-Coco]

Which of the two cruises will you be one?

And we are are the repo part of the cruise with you as well. See you at the Grand!

The repo.

 

[Reneas06GTYUP]

Here is one of my other cat costumes I'm weraing to MHP. I'm wearing this one on the 9th of October.
This characters name is Nutmeg. I will have my lastcostume pics up hopefully by next weekend

I will have to keep my eyes open for you, I love how original your costumes are.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Anybody going to the party tonight, have fun.

Corinna

 

[volleygirl]

THANK YOU for that podcast. I love the information gathering I can do because of it!

One of the biggest things I got out of it was that it was recommended that we see the fireworks. Got it on the top of the list now. We also just watched Nightmare Before Christmas for the first time last night (thank GOODNESS DD age 5 didn't get scared) so we now are more familiar with the characters.

My question is where are the fireworks held? I'm guessing over Sleeping Beauty's castle? If so, is there a good place to watch them? Did I hear there was a parade or cavalcade before the fireworks?

I have a hard time believing that the kids will be able to pull off late nights all three nights we are there....we are doing WOC on Thursday night (again, thank goodness that is only a 8:00pm show and not later) then the party Friday and then we can go back to the hotel when we need on Saturday. It is a 2 hour time difference for us.

Thanks for all the great tips! I'll be listening to the next one too before we leave!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

any one going tonight that can post a map?? lol and tell us where the bad guys are lol have fun i cant wait

 

[babydougie]

So excited for everyone going tonight! My bestie and I are flying there in 1 week. This is our first trip to DL. Our co workers are about sick of our constant screaming. Happy Halloween!