HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[underminer]

We are considering the halloween party during our October trip and it sounds fun but I had one question which has probably been answered. It seems like I read a post about having to stake out a spot for the fireworks 2-3 hours ahead of time. Is that true? I don't really want to use up that much time just waiting nor do I want break up the family and switch off waiting for that long. Can you still find a decent viewing spot without staking something out that early?

 

[Sherry E]

Okay...random thoughts...


1. Thank you, Kristin and ArchOwl, for the latest info on the merchandise and this year's gingerbread centerpiece in HMH!

2. I am soooooo not a Summer person. Isn't this sad? Yesterday I was looking at pictures of Autumn leaves and pumpkin patches online, trying to will that season to hurry up and get here. I am allllllll about Halloween season and the Holiday season. I am so over Summer at this point. I have been hot, miserable and ill. And who said humidity was part of the deal? Everyone always says, "Well, at least you have dry heat in California." Not lately, folks! It's been humid and disgusting! It feels like a sauna in my apartment.

3. I think it was Goofy_Mom who asked a few days ago if she could post some of her WDW Main Street photos. Sure - it would be cool to see a few of them for comparison - just make sure to put "These are from WDW" when you post them so that anyone tuning in will know that they are not from DLR.

4. dhorner 233- I'm glad you're enjoying the Theme Weeks! We do theme weeks in the Christmas Superthread too - that countdown begins next Monday, August 27, and carries through all the way to November 12!!!

5. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so many fantastic photos for Main Street Theme Week! I have been meaning to get back over here to post more photos for my own theme! So here they are!

More from the Pumpkin Festival...

More window displays...

In-Store Displays...

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[LV Disney Fan(atic)]

Just wanted to let people know, I called to see if anything was out yet on the Ulitmate Experience and the CM told me either end of this week of beginning of next week they'll have dates. I know sometimes they have conflicting info, but hoping she's right. She also said that the ticket would be $108, I know I saw on here $120 a couple of times but I wouldn't mind $108.

I called about this today too The CM I spoke with told me the UE tour would be available on the same days as the HP, twice a day at 3 pm and at 3:15 pm. She also told me the price this year would be $109 and said I could call next week on the 28th if I wanted to book the first one (which I don't since we're not going until Oct 12th). Since we get so many different answers I wouldn't place bets on this info, but it does sound as if booking will be open soon.

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

Tours book 30 days out, so yes, next Tuesday, Aug 28, you can book an UE for the first MHP on Sept 28, unless they get really picky and remember that August has 31 days, so 30 days back from 9/28 is really 8/29. I was told I could not book for Oct 31 until Oct 1.
WDTC seems to tell the CMs who answer the phones nothing much until the offers are actually active (this goes for other things like Pirates League, too), so I think of the info they give as conjecture based on past experience and maybe some rumors.
I've been told a range of prices, too, in that same $105-120 window. So, I am considering the possibility that it will be different prices on different days since the MHP tickets have a ranges of prices, too. Otherwise, people like me who are going on the priciest nights will get a "discount" to upgrade from MHP to UE compared to what is charged to people on the cheaper MHP nights. We shall see.
In any case, I don't think we'll get anything concrete for another week.

 

[Sally_fan]

I think it would be really neat if Disney sold mini versions of the HM gingerbread castles. I'd buy one.

Oh I would too!!!!!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

with the 108 prices we are fitting the party-tour in for us, now it looks to be we will be there oct3,4 and 5th with parth on 5th i hope it works out all for us

 

[Eeee-va]

We are considering the halloween party during our October trip and it sounds fun but I had one question which has probably been answered. It seems like I read a post about having to stake out a spot for the fireworks 2-3 hours ahead of time. Is that true? I don't really want to use up that much time just waiting nor do I want break up the family and switch off waiting for that long. Can you still find a decent viewing spot without staking something out that early?

I think 2 hours may be too much...3 hours would be like waiting before the party starts some days, wouldn't it? But in 2010, we aimed for something like 30 minutes early, maybe a bit less (based on someone somewhere posting that they did NOT have to wait long for fireworks). It was gridlock just trying to get to Main Street! Never mind trying to get a good spot. We ended up with an OK spot just in the nick of time before fireworks started, but it was very stressful.

Anyway, I don't know how early you have to be, but I doubt you need to be 3 hours early.

 

[iKristin]

Here are the latest Halloween Time merch items in the parks thanks to MiceChat's weekly blog post. Included is a shot of the trick or treat bag for 2012 that you can buy

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Oh goody!!!! I'm so excited for the Halloween season to get here. I've already bought some candy corn witches mix and Bath&Body Works already has some of their halloween goodies out. I bought some pocktet bacs. My hands smell spook-tacular now.

I really have to go hunting for my DL halloween pictures, it's been five years since I've been during that time. Last year we were fourtunate to go to WDW during October and my daughter and I did thier Halloween party. It would be really awesome if DL could step up their parade, but DL's fireworks are way cooler than WDW's. Here are some pictures of Main Street and one window display.

WDW doesn't have a giant pumpkin Mickey in Town Square and Jack Skellington doesn't take over their HM. I can't wait for DL's Halloween Time!!

 

[Sherry E]

I have to admit that I wouldn't mind stealing some of those strange pumpkin people (above^^^) from WDW and putting them in Disneyland! Or, better yet, putting them in California Adventure,since Disneyland has the lion's share of decorations. California Adventure needs some creepy pumpkin people lining the streets!

Thank you, Goofy_Mom, for sharing those photos! I'm glad to hear that at least a few places are putting their Halloween stuff out, slowly but surely.



Thank you, Kristin, for the merchandise updates from MiceChat/MiceAge! I see that the trick or treat tote bag is exactly like last year (with the Diabolical Mickey design)- except instead of green & black it is orange & black. It looks like it twinkles in the dark, just like the other one did. I see the little red button/label that you can push to turn on the twinkle lights. Cool!




Remember, everyone, we are still in Main Street Theme Week for DLR!!! In two days there will be a brand new theme, so if you have more Main Street photos to share, now is the time to do it!!

 

[iKristin]

54 days until my trip!!! I see they paused the Disneyland calendar updates at the 30th of September lol, dang it. I wanna see my days!!

 

[Sherry E]

I just wanted to let any of the Halloween Superthread peeps (who also participate in the Christmas Superthread) know that in 5 days - Mon., Aug. 27th - we are starting the Christmas Theme Week Countdown train a-rollin' once again! It was last year in late August that I began the holiday season countdown, and we kept it going all the way until the November season start date. That will be a Theme Week on a larger scale than the one here (this one doesn't last as long), but it was extremely popular last year. So we're going to try it again and see what happens!

Feel free to pop in over in the Christmas thread at any time to post some of your photos or have a look at what's happening each Monday. Hopefully we will have some of the same contributors that we had last year and some new ones too!

Meanwhile, we have a new theme week coming to this thread in 2 days. But before we switch over, I will share more Main Street photos!!

More in-store displays...

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[Goofy_Mom]

I have to admit that I wouldn't mind stealing some of those strange pumpkin people (above^^^) from WDW and putting them in Disneyland! Or, better yet, putting them in California Adventure,since Disneyland has the lion's share of decorations. California Adventure needs some creepy pumpkin people lining the streets!

Thank you, Goofy_Mom, for sharing those photos! I'm glad to hear that at least a few places are putting their Halloween stuff out, slowly but surely.



Remember, everyone, we are still in Main Street Theme Week for DLR!!! In two days there will be a brand new theme, so if you have more Main Street photos to share, now is the time to do it!!

You're welcome DLParis has pumpkin head guys walking around. I'm so jealous. I've seen some of thier youtube vidoes of stage shows and I have to say ours are way better, though.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

oct 2-6th now official plans changed dates with getaway today all good )
going to party tour on the 2ed

 

[theworldneedscolor]

Pictures look great! I am getting so excited, I can't believe my trip is one month, two weeks and two days away!!!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

mine is actuely 2 days more than what my ticker says but its ok to move back dates to save money

 

[iKristin]

More plush items for sale

ALSO!!! NEWS!!! Duffy will be dressed in his Halloween attire for the Halloween parties!! YAY!!!

 

[MOMTOCUTESTDOGEVER]

Great thread Sherry!

Question for those of you who have bought tickets in the past. I'm planning to attend on Friday, Oct. 19th but would like to save a bit of money before I buy my tickets. Should I be worried about the party selling out?

I would buy my tickets as soon as you know you are going. We went last year during the the 2nd or 3rd weekend in October and decided to purchase them the day of the event. They were sold out. We were extremely upset given this was the main reason for our trip out there.

 

[laura&fam]

October 19 is fall break for many Utah schools. Also the fact that there is no early purchase or AP discount for that day gives me the idea that Disney thinks it's going to sell out.

 

[karisma99]

Just decided and purchased what we need for our family costumes this year at the party. DD(2.5) will be Little Red Riding Hood, DH will be the Wolf and I will be the granny. Should be fun. Now, to finally decide on which party date we are going to go. Last year we saw Kobe Bryant.