HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[Jillchristina]

I am getting so excited for my trip!

So am I!

We're going to be in the park on my husband's 40th birthday (not really by his choice) so yesterday I booked the Fantasmic! dessert seating as his b-day surprise. We've never seen Fantasmic before so I hope this surprise is a fun one for him.

My girls just got their Halloween costumes yesterday and immediately tried them on. We're all excited for Mickey's Halloween party. This is going to be a great trip!!

Jill

 

[Tinker1972]

We are going to the party 10/15..there are 12 of us..7 adults and 5 kids ranging in age from 3 to 14.I'm so excited but getting stressed as I haven't figured out costumes AT ALL yet and we are leaving in 5 days!!! my ds (5) has a Spiderman costume that he's wearing for Halloween, but it has a full face mask. I'd rather not have him bring it to Disneyland as I'm not sure he can wear the mask..and I'm sure he will lose either the mask or the gloves,lol. I need to think of something quick! Any suggestions for a 14 yr old girl and a 12 yr old girl?

 

[isisisme]

What day is your anniversary? Dh and I are going for ours. Where are you staying?

Ours is on Halloween. Yes, we had a spooky Halloween wedding.
For the first time ever, we are staying at DLH. We usually stay at the Tropicana across the street though.
Our flight gets into SNA about noon on the 29th.

 

[mrsw94]

We are going to the party 10/15..there are 12 of us..7 adults and 5 kids ranging in age from 3 to 14.I'm so excited but getting stressed as I haven't figured out costumes AT ALL yet and we are leaving in 5 days!!! my ds (5) has a Spiderman costume that he's wearing for Halloween, but it has a full face mask. I'd rather not have him bring it to Disneyland as I'm not sure he can wear the mask..and I'm sure he will lose either the mask or the gloves,lol. I need to think of something quick! Any suggestions for a 14 yr old girl and a 12 yr old girl?

Tinker1972 (great year BTW), do you have a local Goodwill? I went last week and struck pay dirt. It's worth a shot! A couple of ideas: Hippie, 80's rocker, 70's disco?

Good Luck!

 

[figment_jii]

WOW - you took some awesome photos, what kind of camera did you use, and what kind of settings? Also, do you share your photos? I dont' think my camera will be able to take photos as good as yours.

Thanks! I have a Nikon D40x. For the fireworks (and most rides) I use my f1.4 50mm lens in Shutter priority mode (set shutter speed to 30 or 60 seconds). Most photos come out blurry, but once in a while something comes out! I'm so glad digital film is cheap.

The photos of Zero look best when cropped and shrunk down some (it's harder to tell they're a little blurry). As long as it's not for commercial uses, I'd be happy to share the photo(s) with you. PM me and we can figure out how to send them.

 

[princesszelda]

Ours is on Halloween. Yes, we had a spooky Halloween wedding.
For the first time ever, we are staying at DLH. We usually stay at the Tropicana across the street though.
Our flight gets into SNA about noon on the 29th.

Mine is halloween as well. We had a pirate wedding. We stay at bwppi. I am staying dlh in Feb when I go with some girlfriends.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Big line at bag check right now.

 

[margiepooh]

Has anybody seen the mickey pumpkin cup this year? I know they have the Donald cup again this year but I haven't read anything about the Mickey one yet. I want to get both if they have them. Thanks!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Has anybody seen the mickey pumpkin cup this year? I know they have the Donald cup again this year but I haven't read anything about the Mickey one yet. I want to get both if they have them. Thanks!

All I've seen today is Donald.

 

[mrsw94]

Anybody know if DCA is selling the big sourdough bread shaped like a pumpkin? We got one 2 years ago and loved it. Great for snacking on during the day!!

 

[Kilted Candyman]

Yep -

BTW the bags have been claimed. Glad they are going to be used.

Jim

 

[All American]

That bread looks delicious! Yum!

I just saw that the party we're going to on the 15th is Sold Out. I have to say that I'm surprised since it is a Monday. I guess it's the Utah crowd going for Family Night (of which I am a part of). On the bright side and in spite of so many people being there, we know lots of families going that night who are really nice. Hopefully, their infectious kindness will spread and it will be a fun evening for all. Can't wait!

 

[dhorner233]

Ours is on Halloween. Yes, we had a spooky Halloween wedding.
For the first time ever, we are staying at DLH. We usually stay at the Tropicana across the street though.
Our flight gets into SNA about noon on the 29th.

Mine is halloween as well. We had a pirate wedding. We stay at bwppi. I am staying dlh in Feb when I go with some girlfriends.

Hey! I'm going the same time as you guys! I don't have an anniversary to celebrate but, I'm arriving on the 30th! I can't wait!!! I am so loving all the pictures and tips on this tread!

 

[princesszelda]

Hey! I'm going the same time as you guys! I don't have an anniversary to celebrate but, I'm arriving on the 30th! I can't wait!!! I am so loving all the pictures and tips on this tread!

Yay! I can't wait either. Where are you staying?

 

[dhorner233]

Yay! I can't wait either. Where are you staying?

I'm staying at the BWP Anaheim Inn. This will be the first time I've stayed off property. But, it's SO much less $$$$

 

[mrsw94]

Yep -

BTW the bags have been claimed. Glad they are going to be used.

Jim

Yahoo!! Anyone remember how much it is? (This gas thing is killing my budget!!)

That bread looks delicious! Yum!

I just saw that the party we're going to on the 15th is Sold Out. I have to say that I'm surprised since it is a Monday. I guess it's the Utah crowd going for Family Night (of which I am a part of). On the bright side and in spite of so many people being there, we know lots of families going that night who are really nice. Hopefully, their infectious kindness will spread and it will be a fun evening for all. Can't wait!

Oh boy! We will be there that night too!!

For those who have been to the party, what should we be sure to do or not miss? We will be there during the week, so I'm assuming riding Space Mountain and Haunted Mansion can wait. My list is:
Parade
Fireworks
Trick or Treat
Characters (not sure who or where?)

What are we forgetting? Thanks!

 

[princesszelda]

I'm staying at the BWP Anaheim Inn. This will be the first time I've stayed off property. But, it's SO much less $$$$

That is exactly why we stay off site now.

 

[Susiesark]

Has anybody seen the mickey pumpkin cup this year? I know they have the Donald cup again this year but I haven't read anything about the Mickey one yet. I want to get both if they have them. Thanks!

They sell the Halloween Mickey cup at the Plaza Inn on Main Street and Donald at the Big Thunder Ranch BBQ.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Has anybody seen the mickey pumpkin cup this year? I know they have the Donald cup again this year but I haven't read anything about the Mickey one yet. I want to get both if they have them. Thanks!

All I've seen today is Donald.

I've been checking, and have only seen Donald. The Plaza Inn was closed when I went by there. I was told that they are around, though.

 

[Susiesark]

We went to the party last night. Long lines for candy throughout the night. Usually, they subside after the fireworks, but it looked a lot more crowded than previous years. Still managed to collect 27 lbs. of candy and healthy snacks (was that really my daughter asking for raisins?) . Twice, while in line for character meet and greet, the characters we were waiting for left, and we waited about 10 minutes for a new character to arrive. Let's go already...I have candy to collect! There were a few new Treat Trails, such as inside The Golden Horseshoe, the flagpole on Main Street USA and the little theater on Main Street. Didn't see as many character photo ops. And did someone mention special merchandise available for purchase? Couldn't find that either. Loved the Cavalcade, and the fireworks are spectacular, but fighting the rude crowds for it (the tall folks always come in right before it starts and stand in front of the little kids) make me wonder if it's worth the time spent. Loved it, but as the price goes up every year, I'll have to consider if it worth the extra money, when we go a few times a month anyway.