HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[laura&fam]

Those treats looks so good! We've usually skipped the treats because with 3 kids they add up fast but maybe we'll have to splurge at least once this trip. Besides we can share the popcorn (see how well I can justify)!

 

[princesszelda]

Where did you get the mug? I have to have it.

 

[revwog1974]

Would any DL trip be complete without the obligatory mug?

I've never seen these mugs and now I find myself filled with a crazy desire to have a villain mug. Where does one get a mug like that?

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

So I called this afternoon to book the tour for the day of the party I had purchased tickets to. Since I didn't know about the UE at the time. At first she wasn't able to do it. Aparantley you can't just book the evening tour that occurs just before the party. It can only be booked by doing the UE. My CM who was helping me was able to help me by having me puchase completely new UE tix and refunded me for my party tix. Hopefully the refund goes through. Just wanted to give anyone a heads up that had my same thinking. Sometimes I feel so lost with this stuff.

Glad you were able to "upgrade" from mere party to full UE tickets. I was told on multiple occasions before the tours went on sale that I would not be able to do this. But then again, I was told repeatedly that I would have to wait until Oct 1 to book my Oct 31 UE ( at Princesszelda) but booked 4 UEs for Oct 31 a few days ago! I think it is perfectly reasonable, and it's good to hear some CMs/managers can see the light. You aren't asking for a true "refund." You just want the party++.
I'm so grateful for our party day at DL given the current hardships in getting PHs of more than five days. This will be sort of a sixth day for us, which at $108 costs less than even a child's one-day PH ($118). Yes, we lose the first six hours of park time, but instead we get a tour, seats and treats for a parade, special fireworks, and all the party fun, which my older two see as Trick-or-Treating on steroids.

The treats look great, and I hope they give us a decent one with our hot chocolate for the cavalcade/parade. (As someone with 2, 4, and 7yo children, a smaller, shorter "cavalcade" sounds just fine for lesser attention spans!)
I, too, am entranced by the villain mug.

 

[theworldneedscolor]

Glad you were able to "upgrade" from mere party to full UE tickets. I was told on multiple occasions before the tours went on sale that I would not be able to do this. But then again, I was told repeatedly that I would have to wait until Oct 1 to book my Oct 31 UE ( at Princesszelda) but booked 4 UEs for Oct 31 a few days ago! I think it is perfectly reasonable, and it's good to hear some CMs/managers can see the light. You aren't asking for a true "refund." You just want the party++.
I'm so grateful for our party day at DL given the current hardships in getting PHs of more than five days. This will be sort of a sixth day for us, which at $108 costs less than even a child's one-day PH ($118). Yes, we lose the first six hours of park time, but instead we get a tour, seats and treats for a parade, special fireworks, and all the party fun, which my older two see as Trick-or-Treating on steroids.

The treats look great, and I hope they give us a decent one with our hot chocolate for the cavalcade/parade. (As someone with 2, 4, and 7yo children, a smaller, shorter "cavalcade" sounds just fine for lesser attention spans!)
I, too, am entranced by the villain mug.

I'm pretty sure you have to have use your park ticket for the tour. I would double check that, if I were you.

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

I'm pretty sure you have to have use your park ticket for the tour. I would double check that, if I were you.

It's definitely worth checking, just to be safe, but it would make no sense. I am using my MHP ticket to enter the park. My party starts at 6pm, so I can enter the park at 3pm, the time of my tour. I should not need a regular park ticket any more than other MHP guest who wants to enter at that time.

 

[tksbaskets]

where do you get the mug ohhhhh

I got the mug at the little stand that is across from Haunted Mansion. Harbour Galley. It came with your beverage of choice.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

how much was it, was it this year or last year i hope they have one like that this year

 

[Mel522]

It's definitely worth checking, just to be safe, but it would make no sense. I am using my MHP ticket to enter the park. My party starts at 6pm, so I can enter the park at 3pm, the time of my tour. I should not need a regular park ticket any more than other MHP guest who wants to enter at that time.

In the past, the tour has gone to both DLP and DCA. So in order to do the tour you would need a ticket to get into DCA. You'll want to call and check on that.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

i called and wwas told starts in dl and i wont need a ticket to get in dca by the lady on the phone who went to ask a manger my party ticket will work for the UE tour

 

[laura&fam]

i called and wwas told starts in dl and i wont need a ticket to get in dca by the lady on the phone who went to ask a manger my party ticket will work for the UE tour

I would suggest that you write down the date and time you called and the persons name (if you remember it). I have run into problems before with hotels and things where the person on the phone told me wrong. If I can back it up with "I spoke to so and so on such and such a date" they always honor it even if it is wrong.

Just saying because the CM on the phone don't always seem to have the correct answers.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

ya well today found out tour don't have the parade any more.

 

[tksbaskets]

how much was it, was it this year or last year i hope they have one like that this year

It was very reasonable. Under $10 with the drink. It was 2010 so who knows what might be out there now.

 

[princesszelda]

I got a different one in 2010. I hope they have this one again this year.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

i hope its there or another one with Melifcent or al the villens are there this year ty

 

[QueenBeeMB]

I think I am missing something.

I see a lot of talk about the tour, and i think that is the happy haunts tour. But I am also seeing UE .... what is UE what am I missing ??

thanks

 

[princesszelda]

UE is ultimate experience. It is the Happiest Haunts Tour as well as the Halloween party. You can not purchase those two tickets separately if you want to do it on the same day. You have to call and purchase the UE ticket.

 

[QueenBeeMB]

UE is ultimate experience. It is the Happiest Haunts Tour as well as the Halloween party. You can not purchase those two tickets separately if you want to do it on the same day. You have to call and purchase the UE ticket.

OH!!!

Thank you for clearing that up. I will have to call and see what the prices are for AP holders if I book UE vs. just the party ticket.

Thanks again !!!

 

[princesszelda]

When I talked to them it was $108 for the UE no discount because it was for Halloween night. Although if I bought them separate it would be $69 for the party and $54.50 for the tour with my discount. So the UE saved me some money.

 

[QueenBeeMB]

I just got off the phone too and here is what I was told.

I am attending the party on 10-5 and the AP price is 46
Th tour is 56 if I were to do it the following day 10-6

If i book the UE for friday 10-5 the price is 108 (there are not discounts at all for the UE tickets on any date)

So for me it is $8 more to do both in the same day. But really it might be nice to knock them both out and not have to worry about it on saturday.

I can't book my UE tickets until tomorrow so I have a the CM I spoke to said so I have some time to think about it.

Decisions decisions .....