HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[KalamityJane]

Generally Christmas starts after labor day weekend. So you could probably do about 15 days instead and get 1 of each.

I think you mean Veteran's Day weekend?

 

[Eeee-va]

IF my math was right (big "if"), it looks like KiwiMouseGirl has about 22 days in the states, give or take. So rearranging the start date COULD make it possible to see Disneyland at Halloween and Christmastime both.

If in 2013, Christmastime starts Monday, November 11, or even Friday, November 15, 22 days would give at least 2-3 days to see Disneyland during each holiday period (end of Halloweentime and start of Christmastime), and a few days in the middle as well.

One problem is that would require a split stay at DL, which it doesn't sound like KiwiMouseGirl wanted to do...from her itinerary it looks like she has at least 3 different hotels already and if she stays in another hotel in San Diego, that could become 4.

Another option, of course, is 22 days at Disneyland.

 

[KiwiMouseGirl]

Your all full of awesome ideas!! The reason that we are planning on using Anaheim as a 'base' is because we can't legally drive in the U.S. We will only be 19 at the time, and as far as I'm aware you have to be 25 to apply for a drivers license for a different country (I'll have to google that one though) so we are using bus tours as our main means on transportation. Definitely considering getting annual passes now, as long as they continue early entry. I'm not a huge fans of lines, haha! And like to zip around and get most of my touring done before lunch, then do some more relaxing activities I think I've decided not to dance next year. I've had this trip in the planning works since I got back from my last one, so dancing can wait till the year after next looking forward to reading everyone's trip reports and seeing lots of photos after this Halloween!

 

[KiwiMouseGirl]

Strike and reverse the part about the license. You have to be 18 and hold a full new Zealand license (we both currently only hold restricted's) so as long as one of us sits our full license test before we go we could drive. But the thought of driving on the other side of the road stresses me out, haha!

 

[chickyann]

Hello Disers!  You probably don’t know me as i’m a bit of a lurker here on the Halloween thread, but have decided to finally show myself Now, I think I may end up in a bit of a dilemma, but im hoping that you will be able to help me. My friend Alicia and myself are currently planning our trip to Disneyland for the Halloween season of 2013. We are planning on arriving late in September and staying somewhere like the tropicanna or carousel inn. We will do SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Knotts and some shopping. We are then moving to the Paradise Pier hotel where we will stay for around 8-9 nights with 7 days in the parks (We won’t be getting annual passes, and if our travel agent can’t get us 7 day hopper passes we will just get a 5 day and 2 pay park hopper pass. Not a biggie for us) We will then go to L.A where we will do Universal Studios, Six Flags and some exploring around Hollywood. The only issue is that I may be doing competitive dancing next year, and nationals is on Labour weekend. I couldn’t afford to miss 3 weeks of practice so would have to leave for the trip on the Monday after (20th of October) If we still did our original plan of San Diego and other attractions first THEN Disney, would we miss out on the Halloween season? Or would we catch half of Halloween and Half of the Christmas overlay? If push comes to shove i’ll either be choosing Disney over dancing, or switching our Halloween vacation to a Christmas one. Help? Thoughts?

Hey just a quick question for your travel agent, us Aussie's can get 14 day hoppers, they are only cost a little more than the 5 day hopper.... Can you Kiwi's get them too? We have just bought some for our trip, hope you can too

 

[Aussie Princess]

Hey just a quick question for your travel agent, us Aussie's can get 14 day hoppers, they are only cost a little more than the 5 day hopper.... Can you Kiwi's get them too? We have just bought some for our trip, hope you can too

Where can you get these my travel agent only sold up to 5 days hoppers so I bought my 6 days pass before they disappeared

 

[Elk Grove Chris]

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

Yes, you can see both holidays in one, long trip. It's what my family is doing. We'll arrive in LA on Oct 29, hit the parks on the 30th, and attend the MHP on Oct 31. We'll combine a couple of Disney days with three days in Carlsbad seeing Legoland and then return to Anaheim, check in to the PPH, and stay until the morning of Nov 13. So, we'll have one full official day of holiday time at Disney, plus a day or two of unofficial previews, I hope.

I would do anything for a PH greater than 5 days so we can actually enjoy our park days and see all the entertainment I want to catch with the shorter park hours of the "off" season.
Anyone know if DLR finally updated the calendar for October yet? I know there's a whole thread dedicated to frustrated people waiting to see the hours and show schedule!

ETA: On phone right now 4pm EDT with 714-781-TOUR for details on Happiest Haunts tour and the package. $108 for pkg, or $68 for tour alone, $54.40 for Disney Visa holders (the same for AP holders) to book tour alone. And they let me book us in for Oct 31!!!!! So the pkg is a bit of a discount compared to the two things purchased separately.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

try a ap it seems to be cheaper then a 5day +2 or 3 day hopper and it would give you money off at pph

 

[Linda67]

Hi everyone

I hope you can help a DL newbie

I was going to try and book the Happy Haunts tour and had a couple of questions

Originally I was thinking that it would be best to book the tour on a different day to the Halloween Party as I figured you would actually miss a lot of the party if you did them both on the same night; especially as part of the tour is over at DCA - have I got this wrong?

I know that if you book both the tour and party together there is a discount but surely with the tour starting at around 6pm and lasting around 3 hours you would actually miss most of the party?

I really want to see the parade and fireworks and take in as many attractions as possible

With this in mind I was thinking of doing the tour on a Thursday and the party on a Friday

Am I right in thinking you can only book 30 days in advance?

Please tell me if I am on the right track here, as I said, I am a total DL newbie

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

Linda67, the tours start earlier as well, to accommodate party goers. Mine starts at 3pm, just when we can enter the park with our MHP tickets, and ends between 6-6:30pm. So it does nick a bit into our party time, but I think getting seats & treats for young kids to see the parade is worth it. ;-)

JadeDarkstar, if you were talking to me in your previous post, yes, we've considered it, but I really resent having to shell out an extra $800 for my family to get APs that we can only use over a single trip because we won't be making the 5400-mile roundtrip trek twice in one year. It's $1100 for our 5-day PH, and then another $800 to get an extra couple of days? Maybe if I get a raise between now and then. And right now, the PPH discount is 10% for APs--the same as for AAA/CAA members, so I already have the biggest discount available for now. TY for your advice.

Forgot to mention that I was charged $3 for shipping or something when I bought my UE packages. CM Linda and I both ended the call happily (I'm in sales, too, so I don't begrudge her her happiness at all) after her manager said she could sell me Oct 31 tickets today. Otherwise, I would have just bought MHP tix, secure that I got them before they sold out, and given up on the tour. (I didn't say that to her, but it's what would have happened.)

 

[kim3339]

Just saw this in the allears email. It has dates that the Ultimate Experience is offered and some little tidbits for those interested:

Disney's Happiest Haunts Guided Tour at Disneyland Park is offered each night from September 14 through October 31. The three-hour tour is led by a "Ghost Host," who takes you on an adventure as you track the mischievous Disney Villains and experience thrilling attractions. Each tour guest will receive a collectible souvenir pin and a tasty treat. For even more Halloween fun, be sure to ask about the "Ultimate Experience": On select nights, you can combine the tour with the trick-or-treating fun of Mickey's Halloween Party. The Ultimate Experience is available on September 28 and October 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, 23, 26, 29 and 31. For pricing and booking information (and to find out about a special discounts) call 714-781-TOUR (8687).

 

[iKristin]

I think they're torturing us with the schedule...I have been watching it for almost 2 weeks and it's been froze with the last day of September 29th since then. They don't want us to see Octobers schedule

 

[Linda67]

Linda67, the tours start earlier as well, to accommodate party goers. Mine starts at 3pm, just when we can enter the park with our MHP tickets, and ends between 6-6:30pm. So it does nick a bit into our party time, but I think getting seats & treats for young kids to see the parade is worth it. ;-)
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This is great info, thanks
I didn't realise that the tour starts earlier on party nights so I am going to try and book the tour as the same night as the party
Unfortunately I have already purchased a separate ticket for the party so I doubt I will be able to get the UE discount but I don't mind paying for the tour separately now that I know the timings
Thanks so much for your help

 

[dolphingirl47]

I finally had some time to find some photos for this week's theme:

 

[modegard]

Forgot to mention that I was charged $3 for shipping or something when I bought my UE packages. CM Linda and I both ended the call happily (I'm in sales, too, so I don't begrudge her her happiness at all) after her manager said she could sell me Oct 31 tickets today. Otherwise, I would have just bought MHP tix, secure that I got them before they sold out, and given up on the tour. (I didn't say that to her, but it's what would have happened.)

Thank for the tip! I just bought our UE tickets for October 9th. They did not say anything about waiting until 30 days out - just sold me the tickets. Since I am in Canada they want me to pick up my tickets at the ticket booth though, they did not want to mail them out.

Very exciting! I can hardly wait!

 

[pasofan]

Yea!! I was able to book the Ultimate Experience for October 19. Now if they will just release the hours after September 29!

 

[bakerudall]

Do photopass photographers remain throughout MHP?

 

[iKristin]

Yes they do, but mainly with characters only

 

[KiwiMouseGirl]

Question time again! I was talked around by my dance partner to compete next year. All previous holiday plans out the window!! Looks like we will be doing the last week and a bit of October or waiting a few weeks longer and going during the Christmas overlay. I'm just wondering what the crowds are like from the 20th of October till the 31st? I've heard the 31st it crazy busy. Depending on if this is true we may or may not avoid Disneyland on that day. Crowds?! Crowds?! Crowds?!