HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[Shadowcat70]

I am sure it's already been asked, but I wasn't able to find the answer, but how do they handle having obviously fake, cheap plastic kids swords as part of a costume? They would be a part of my hubby's pirate costume, and nothing he is actually going to be taking out and playing with. They will basically just be scabards hanging at his side. I was even thinking of going as far as cutting off the sword part and gluing the hilt to the scabard so there isn't even a plastic blade.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance! This will be our first Halloween at Disneyland, and the party tickets will be a surprise for the kids. We are so excited!

 

[Cheshirecatty]

I am sure it's already been asked, but I wasn't able to find the answer, but how do they handle having obviously fake, cheap plastic kids swords as part of a costume? They would be a part of my hubby's pirate costume, and nothing he is actually going to be taking out and playing with. They will basically just be scabards hanging at his side. I was even thinking of going as far as cutting off the sword part and gluing the hilt to the scabard so there isn't even a plastic blade.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance! This will be our first Halloween at Disneyland, and the party tickets will be a surprise for the kids. We are so excited!

I don't think this will be a problem for you at all--they sell plastic swords in the park, and we've seen children(of all ages) carrying/wielding them all over the place. We've also seen them as part of Halloween costumes, during the Halloween parties as well.

If you want definite peace of mind, you call and ask, or go ahead and do as you were thinking--cut off the sword, and glue the hilt to the scabbard--but I truly don't think you need to go to the trouble.

How fun to surprise the kids with Halloween party tickets--you will love it!!!

 

[CrAzY4DL]

Working on a Wreck It Ralph themed night for the fam (except for DD13, she still wants to go as Joker from Dark Knight, hahaha!).
Anyways, I'm going as Ralph, DH as Felix, DD10 wants to be Vanellope and I was thinking of making DD2 be Sour Bill. Do you think if I made a green M&M costume (without the M of course!) it would be recognizable as Sour Bill? I can letter "Sour Bill" on the darn thing if I have to!

Thanks in advance! I'm super excited, our kids never get to "really" trick or treat, Halloween night is usually us loading them in the car and going to DH parents house and my parents house and my Grannys and his Aunts 2 towns over, etc. Our neighborhood is NOT conducive to trick or treating!

 

[Geemo]

I have one more person that needs to get on the ball and buy their ticket.

How fast did the tickets sell out last year?

thanks

Geemo

 

[Kilala]

They sold out from what I remember was in late September into October depending on the date.

 

[Geemo]

They sold out from what I remember was in late September into October depending on the date.

Thank you!

This makes me feel a little better. I'm sure everything will be settled in the next couple of weeks.

Thanks again
Geemo

 

[dnamertz]

I just heard about Gingerbread Beignets with Eggnog Anglaise at Cafe Orleans. Is this only offered during the Christmas season, or do they have them during Halloween as early as late October?

 

[pigby]

I may have missed this - the party we wish to attend is 6pm to 11pm. I see some are 7pm - 12pm.

Does the start of the party determine the time you can get into the party - if it starts at 6pm, does this mean we can enter at 3pm? And the 7pm start ones - can you only get in at 4pm? In other words is it always 3 hours before?

P.S. If anyone has spotted that my ticker is well within 2 months, unlike a lot of people on here, it is because we are going to California for 3 weeks and the planned party is right at the end of our stay.

 

[dnamertz]

I may have missed this - the party we wish to attend is 6pm to 11pm. I see some are 7pm - 12pm.

Does the start of the party determine the time you can get into the party - if it starts at 6pm, does this mean we can enter at 3pm? And the 7pm start ones - can you only get in at 4pm? In other words is it always 3 hours before?

P.S. If anyone has spotted that my ticker is well within 2 months, unlike a lot of people on here, it is because we are going to California for 3 weeks and the planned party is right at the end of our stay.

Yes, you can enter 3 hours before the party starts. Weeknight parties start at 6pm so you can enter at 3pm. Friday parties start at 7pm so you can enter at 4pm.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I just heard about Gingerbread Beignets with Eggnog Anglaise at Cafe Orleans. Is this only offered during the Christmas season, or do they have them during Halloween as early as late October?

Last year the gingerbread beignets were offered at the start of the Halloween season.

 

[Kilala]

I can't wait! I'm going as a chararcter from the musical Cats, Demeter. She the yellow tabby. I just finished the wig. I will post pics soon. I will hopefully be going on the 23rd too. I will be going as my OC wolf character Rain. She is a brown wolf. I should be starting on that costume sometime next week.

 

[pixey-d]

I know the Cavalcade has two showings and that it starts and stops at Small World and Main Street. Does anyone know which showing starts at Small World?

 

[Sherry E]

I can't wait! I'm going as a chararcter from the musical Cats, Demeter. She the yellow tabby. I just finished the wig. I will post pics soon. I will hopefully be going on the 23rd too. I will be going as my OC wolf character Rain. She is a brown wolf. I should be starting on that costume sometime next week.

Kilala --

You just reminded me that I cannot forget to get my MHP ticket! That was my problem in the past -- I didn't get it right away, and the night I wanted eventually sold out. I ended up with a second choice night. I am not going to risk waiting a long time to get it because the ticket sale patterns seem to be kind of unpredictable.

I got a PIN code from Disney Destinations a few days ago, for a hotel discount offer that extends to 9/28 or 9/29, I think. The discount is higher for weekdays, and lower for weekends...but it would cover the night of the 9/27 party. Hmmm.... Last year at this time I don't recall getting any kinds of PIN offers because Disney was caught up in the excitement surrounding the "re-imagined" DCA. Hopefully this means they will offer another discount of sorts post-September...one that extends to the holiday season, perhaps! They've done it before. They will do it again! The AP discounts just aren't what they used to be in terms of being really significant, so...the PIN codes might actually turn out to be a bit better.

 

[Sherry E]

I know the Cavalcade has two showings and that it starts and stops at Small World and Main Street. Does anyone know which showing starts at Small World?

I could be wrong -- I am trying to recall which direction it was headed the last time I went to the party -- but I am inclined to think that it starts at IASW for the first showing, and then takes the opposite path from Main Street at the later showing. That's often how the regular parades go. Again, I could be wrong, but that is my guess, and that seems to jibe with what I remember from my last party.

 

[redheadtove]

Ok... So it is official now... We are going the DLR from October 6- 12!!! We will have 5 days ( Monday to FRiday) at the parks and I can't wait. We are staying at PPH so we can take advantage of Early Morning Entries..... Now the choice I have to make.... and it needs to be made soon rather then later.... Do we go to the MHP on Tuesday October 8th or Friday October 11th???? Oh the choices..... I will have my mother... who has never ever been to DLR before and 2 daughters who are 14 and 9...

Any advice on the matter would be great appreciated!!!

Thanks

 

[Sally_fan]

I just heard about Gingerbread Beignets with Eggnog Anglaise at Cafe Orleans. Is this only offered during the Christmas season, or do they have them during Halloween as early as late October?

When we had our meal at Cafe Orleans during Halloweentime last year (end of October) they offered pumpkin beignets with vanilla bean creme anglaise & raspberry coulis. They were amazing!
edited to add: We were there through Halloween & into November.

 

[Sally_fan]

I could be wrong -- I am trying to recall which direction it was headed the last time I went to the party -- but I am inclined to think that it starts at IASW for the first showing, and then takes the opposite path from Main Street at the later showing. That's often how the regular parades go. Again, I could be wrong, but that is my guess, and that seems to jibe with what I remember from my last party.

Hey Sherry! I'm pretty sure that you are right. I just went over my last years party pics & the cavalcade shots are after the fireworks. They are heading towards Its A Small World. Oh how I wish we were going again this year! I'll have to live vicariously through all of you!!

 

[SueTGGR]

I could be wrong -- I am trying to recall which direction it was headed the last time I went to the party -- but I am inclined to think that it starts at IASW for the first showing, and then takes the opposite path from Main Street at the later showing. That's often how the regular parades go. Again, I could be wrong, but that is my guess, and that seems to jibe with what I remember from my last party.

I remember it the same way, Sherry!

 

[SueTGGR]

Christmas in July??? Sherry, this is for you!

"Celebrate Christmas in July
July 22 to July 28, 2013

Deck the halls early, courtesy of some midsummer Limited Time Magic! Stop by the China Closet in Disneyland Park and Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure Park, as well as the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney District where you can find all-new, magical ear hat ornaments—each featuring delightful depictions of Santa Mickey and popular park attractions too. And for a treat your sweet tooth will enjoy, savor the merry flavor down on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park with a Peppermint Sundae from Gibson Girl Ice Cream. Or, jaunt over to Jolly Holiday Bakery and Café for gingerbread cookies, cupcakes, iced peppermint mochas and more!"


I know we are all about Halloween but I know how a lot of us love the Christmastime and I figured if anyone was going to be there this month....plus if I remember correctly Sherry has a thing fro peppermint? I know I do. Wish I lived closer I would be there every day, if I could!

 

[figment_jii]

Hey Sherry! I'm pretty sure that you are right. I just went over my last years party pics & the cavalcade shots are after the fireworks. They are heading towards Its A Small World.

My photos also indicate that it goes from It's A Small World to Main Street the first time and then the reverse the second!