HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[Kilala]

Here are some updates of the Demeter costume I'm working on for MHP on the 18th.

front of the wig

back of the wig

back of the unitard. I will put black stripes on the unitard.

side of unitard

close up of the front of the unitard

close up of the back of the unitard.
More pictures can be found here. http://s499.photobucket.com/user/Naruto-Kitten/library/Demeter costume 2013?sort=3&page=1
Here are some pics of the costume I'm working for the MNSSHP on the 3rd of October at the MK. This is a cotton candy cailco cat named Lily

front of wig

front of wig

 

[figment_jii]

I know of two off the top of my head - the cart by BTMRR in frontierland, near the boat loading dock, and the other one is the snack shack by the Matterhorn. I'm sure they have some in DCA as well, but I'm not sure where those are.

There is a stand over by Muppets that has Turkey Legs.

 

[Pinup Mommy]

Thank you! We are a family of 4 and we are dressing up like TRON. They are pretty elaborate costumes....so as an adult, I didn't want to stick out like a sore thumb I will dress up no matter what because my DS5 and DS3 are beyond excited for us to be a TRON family! LOL. Here's a photo of my DS3 in his costume, my DH completed it this weekend. If you watch TRON Uprising, he is the Beck version of TRON.

FRONT

BACK

Very cool costume!

I get so excited when I see adults dressed and in the spirit at the Parties. My mother and I will be in full costume, and of course DD too.

 

[DisneyFan3113]

Thank you! We are a family of 4 and we are dressing up like TRON. They are pretty elaborate costumes....so as an adult, I didn't want to stick out like a sore thumb I will dress up no matter what because my DS5 and DS3 are beyond excited for us to be a TRON family! LOL. Here's a photo of my DS3 in his costume, my DH completed it this weekend. If you watch TRON Uprising, he is the Beck version of TRON.

FRONT

BACK

Thats SO cool! What a fun idea!

 

[crystal1313]

Thanks Pinup Mommy and DisneyFan3113! We are VERY excited =)

My DH costume is done too....I'll try to find photos! Next up to make our mine (black guard) and my DS5 (rinzler). I cannot wait, although until it gets dark, I'm sure people will wonder what the heck we are dressed up like, LOL!

 

[Tasscrapper]

Thanks for the info on the turkey legs.

Those cat costumes look so cool!

 

[figment_jii]

back of the unitard. I will put black stripes on the unitard.

Very cool looking costume! The kitty in the background is also very cute!

 

[twinspirit]

Costume update for MHP Sept 27th!! DS Bakugon dude....DD whatever she finally decides at BBB that day, DS Harry Potter, DH will be Jughead from Archie and I still piecing together a Pixie Fairy Godmother of sorts..the Glow Fairy I think

 

[Kilala]

Very cool looking costume! The kitty in the background is also very cute!

Thank you. That's my cat Kilala

 

[Susie63]

Costume update for MHP Sept 27th!! DS Bakugon dude....DD whatever she finally decides at BBB that day, DS Harry Potter, DH will be Jughead from Archie and I still piecing together a Pixie Fairy Godmother of sorts..the Glow Fairy I think

I will keep an eye out for you

 

[Tasscrapper]

I need some help deciding what to do guys and since you all obviously understand the excitement of the party you are the best ones for me to ask.

I went to Disneyland a couple years ago and loved all the Halloween decorations and decided that I wanted to go to the party in the nebulous future. I will be there at the parks October 12-17, I will be flying home on the 17th but will probably go to the parks in the morning. I am going with 3 friends although two of them leave on the Monday. I am the one that extended the trip longer because two days is just not enough time to make it worth the airfare for me and it would actually give me the Tuesday night to be able to go to the party. So, here is my dilemma . . . my friend that is staying isn't interested in the party at all but is still planning on going. I really wanted to do the trick or treating because I love candy and just thought it would be fun to get to do it myself for once. However, neither my friend nor I are big into lining up for character interactions so the villains aren't a huge draw for me. The cavalcade would be cool and I would probably try and see the fireworks but again I am not willing to spend two or even one hour staking out a good spot. And if I want to be brutally honest here (which I really don't) I am overweight and have no business eating a ton of candy which I will do if I get it trick or treating. Another issue is I am flying with carry on luggage only and would then have to get the candy home along with any other souvenirs I might buy. My question is do I spend the extra money and still do the party or just enjoy the decorations at Disneyland on all the other days and take myself over to DCA when Disneyland closes early on the Tuesday? I half wonder if the big draw (besides the evil tempting candy) is the fact that it is 'exclusive'. Will I regret not going??

 

[PHXscuba]

OK, I have a question for the braintrust on this thread ... does anyone remember roughly what hours Jack Skellington (and Sally) were meeting in New Orleans Square last year? I'm thinking of starting my day in NOS but unsure whether I will need a return trip later in the day to see Jack.

PHXscuba

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I need some help deciding what to do guys and since you all obviously understand the excitement of the party you are the best ones for me to ask.

I went to Disneyland a couple years ago and loved all the Halloween decorations and decided that I wanted to go to the party in the nebulous future. I will be there at the parks October 12-17, I will be flying home on the 17th but will probably go to the parks in the morning. I am going with 3 friends although two of them leave on the Monday. I am the one that extended the trip longer because two days is just not enough time to make it worth the airfare for me and it would actually give me the Tuesday night to be able to go to the party. So, here is my dilemma . . . my friend that is staying isn't interested in the party at all but is still planning on going. I really wanted to do the trick or treating because I love candy and just thought it would be fun to get to do it myself for once. However, neither my friend nor I are big into lining up for character interactions so the villains aren't a huge draw for me. The cavalcade would be cool and I would probably try and see the fireworks but again I am not willing to spend two or even one hour staking out a good spot. And if I want to be brutally honest here (which I really don't) I am overweight and have no business eating a ton of candy which I will do if I get it trick or treating. Another issue is I am flying with carry on luggage only and would then have to get the candy home along with any other souvenirs I might buy. My question is do I spend the extra money and still do the party or just enjoy the decorations at Disneyland on all the other days and take myself over to DCA when Disneyland closes early on the Tuesday? I half wonder if the big draw (besides the evil tempting candy) is the fact that it is 'exclusive'. Will I regret not going??

Well, there is no law that says you HAVE to eat the candy! lol However, if you're anything like me, having those sweet treats starring you in the face may be a hard temptation to resist. So I have a few candies and save the rest for Halloween night trick or treaters at home. The fireworks are awesome!!!!! I've gotten a decent spot about 15-20 before hand, I can't do the sit and wait with my littlest mini, too many ants in his pants.

That said, there are a lot of Halloween things going on without having to go to the party. HMH, and Space's Ghost Galaxey, and halloween merchandise, and the pumpkin carving at Big Thunder Ranch.

So, it sounds like it may come to bragging rights. You can say you've tricked and treated in Disneyland and had an awesome time!

 

[Sherry E]

OK, I have a question for the braintrust on this thread ... does anyone remember roughly what hours Jack Skellington (and Sally) were meeting in New Orleans Square last year? I'm thinking of starting my day in NOS but unsure whether I will need a return trip later in the day to see Jack.

PHXscuba

PHX --

I was hoping someone would have given a specific answer about Jack during Halloween Time last year, but since no one answered I will say that during Halloween Time 2011 I recall seeing Jack in NOS in the early-to-mid afternoon.

Last year in December, Jack and Sally were out at roughly the same time, I think -- mid-afternoon-ish.

That doesn't mean that the times won't change, of course, or that people haven't seen him at other times of day, but that's when I've seen him.

 

[Elk Grove Chris]

I remember seeing them in the afternoons as well last October in NOS. I remember seeing them by the fountain next to the HM one day and on the band steps across from Cafe Orleans on another.

 

[Susie63]

OK, I have a question for the braintrust on this thread ... does anyone remember roughly what hours Jack Skellington (and Sally) were meeting in New Orleans Square last year? I'm thinking of starting my day in NOS but unsure whether I will need a return trip later in the day to see Jack.

PHXscuba

Ask a CM at city hall when you enter the park. They have a list of the characters and their appearance times with location.

 

[Lucrezia]

60 days from today... we'll be in Disneyland!

 

[tlovesdis]

60 days from today... we'll be in Disneyland!

63 for me!!!

 

[DisneyFan3113]

60 days!!

 

[figment_jii]

I need some help deciding what to do guys and since you all obviously understand the excitement of the party you are the best ones for me to ask.

Hi! This is as much your trip as your friend's trip. So if the party is something that you really want to do, I'd go for it.

My family is also not into the character meet and greets, but the party is still a must for us. The cavalcade is cute (and it runs twice during the party, so you can see it both times). It's not a huge event, but it's worth seeing. The fireworks are the highlight of the party for us. We don't stake out a hub spot, so we arrive around 45 minutes to 30 minutes before the show. You have to be willing to invest a little time to get a good view, but it's worth it.

In terms of the trick-or-treating, we really enjoy doing it. For us, we can take all of it home from DLR, but when we're in WDW and go to MNSSHP, we have to be a little more judicious about what we bring back. We get lots of candy; some we'll eat, some we'll keep, some will leave for the hotel staff. We pack up our suitcases like normal and then fill out the weight with the candy we like best. If there's more space, then some more candy comes home. Some will be used for the candy bowl at Halloween (or at work), some will be eaten by me!

Will I regret not going??

Given the way you described the choice, I think you will regret not going. If it's something that you've wanted to do, I think you would end up feeling bad as you walk out of DLR knowing that there is a MHP going on.

Yes, it's expensive, but it's a lot of fun. It's the only chance to see the Cavalcade and the only chance to see Zero fly (instead of Tinkerbell). You still have time to think about it (and see if you can get your friend interested/excited).