HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[Pollito916]

We're leaving bright and early Monday morning to drive over from AZ - next week is our Fall Break. We're all so excited - the kids have been watching the Disneyland special on Netflix and YouTube videos of Halloween parades for a couple weeks now! All 6 of us will be dressed as characters from Monsters, Inc for the party on 10/15 - can't wait!

 

[TahoeMom]

There were 6 of us total, and almost all were made by us except me. Giselle's dress was handmade by a seamstress, and Briar Rose's dress was made by a someone my friend knows, and mine was bought (but there are only a few in existence). Belle, Pochahontas and Meg made theirs.

You all were behind us for the fireworks. We loved your costumes! My 17yo DD, the princess lover, especially loved Giselle.

 

[revwog1974]

Thanks for all the hand-holding. I'm sorry about my pre-vacation freak-out.

 

[Stinkerbell's Mommy]

We went over Columbus Day weekend last year, and that was a mistake we will never make again. Good luck out there.

We went this weekend, including the party Friday night, and I will NEVER do it again. The crowds were ridiculous and the party was simply not worth it for us. The crowds made it next to impossible to do most of the special events they were having at the party. We were less than impressed with what few decorations were there. We lucked into seeing the parade from the line for the meet and greet with Merida. But other than that my family didn't find the extra ticket price worthwhile. Just not our thing I guess.

 

[Susiesark]

We went over Columbus Day weekend last year, and that was a mistake we will never make again. Good luck out there.

We went yesterday, about 1:30. It was pretty crowded for a Monday, but it wasn't horrible and the weather was great. I met David Tuturo , from My Fair Wedding (bridal show) and we went on a couple of rides in each park. So, a pretty good day.

 

[Kilala]

Well I'm just about to leave to meet up with my friend for MHP tonight. I'm getting my cat costume on at her hotel. I hate the parking there at her hotel so I'm parking in Mickey's and friends parking. I'm wearing my makeup and wig right now.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Good morning
I have a question for my party experts out there...
Where exactly do we get our wristbands?
We can get them at 4pm, correct?
and there are two new treat areas, Golden Horseshoe and inside the theatre and at the hub by the flad on MS or Partners?
We are leaving tomorrow morning instead of tomorrow night, yea!!
Thank you!

 

[laura&fam]

Kilala how was the party? The photos of your wig and makeup were amazing! I'm starting to worry about our less than amazing costumes after seeing all the photos of everyone else's

 

[Sherry E]

Good morning
I have a question for my party experts out there...
Where exactly do we get our wristbands?
We can get them at 4pm, correct?
and there are two new treat areas, Golden Horseshoe and inside the theatre and at the hub by the flad on MS or Partners?
We are leaving tomorrow morning instead of tomorrow night, yea!!
Thank you!

Rita -

Though I have not been to this year's party yet (the dates I consider keep selling out before I have made up my mind on them!), I am assuming things have not changed much. We got our wristbands at the entrance to DL, just inside the turnstiles. That's where you get the free plastic bag too.

If your party begins at 7 p.m., then you can enter with the party ticket at 4 p.m. and get your wristbands and bags at that time. If your party begins at 6 p.m., then you can enter with the MHP ticket at 3 p.m.

The Golden Horseshoe treat trail is not new - in fact, that was one of my favorite treat trails last year because there were extra decorations inside the building.

The Main Street treat trails are new (at least I didn't see them last year) - I am assuming that Disney added in one or two to make up for the trails from last year that are now non-existent (such as the POTC trail). In other words, they likely keep a certain number of trails/stations open, but if they close a couple from year to year then they open up others in different locations to make up for it.

 

[Kathymford]

Last time I was there on a party night (as a regular guest) I saw a check-in in front of Westward Ho where the pin traders usually are.

 

[Kilala]

Kilala how was the party? The photos of your wig and makeup were amazing! I'm starting to worry about our less than amazing costumes after seeing all the photos of everyone else's

MHP was great!! I will going again on the 19th and the 23rd. I do have pics but, I won't post them untill this weekend. I got alot of candy!! I will get alot more candy on the other two days I'm going.

 

[laura&fam]

We'll be there on the 19th too. We're dressing up as the Incredibles with a blond Violet and an older Jack Jack. I'm not as ambitious as you with the wig and my four year old keeps insisting that he is "a grown up Jack Jack". I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

[figment_jii]

Good morning
I have a question for my party experts out there...
Where exactly do we get our wristbands?
We can get them at 4pm, correct?
and there are two new treat areas, Golden Horseshoe and inside the theatre and at the hub by the flad on MS or Partners?
We are leaving tomorrow morning instead of tomorrow night, yea!!
Thank you!

To add to Sherry E's response...

Yes, you can enter the park using your party ticket at 4 pm (or 3 pm, depending on what's stated on the ticket). There are specific gates that you must use when entering. They have a sign at the front saying that they're for event ticket holders only and the CMs are very strict about it. Once they've scanned your ticket, there is another CM waiting with the wristband just beyond the turnstile. Behind them are the CMs with the treat bags. You must get your wristband at this point!

For the MS treat trails, there were two on the first party night. One was in the town square area (center) behind where the giant Mickey pumpkin is located. The other was inside the Main Street Cinema. I think they might have originally been planning to have a treat trail in that space where the tables are located by the lockers (between the Marketplace and the Clothier). On Friday (9/28) there was tape on the ground and the tables were gone, but nothing happened there. On Saturday morning the tables were back!

 

[revwog1974]

I just made my trick-or-treat bags. I can't share with my daughter since the trip is a surprise, so I'll share with you. The pictures are of the front and back.

We leave tomorrow. I can't wait!

 

[dolphingirl47]

They have come out really well.

Corinna

 

[Kilala]

We'll be there on the 19th too. We're dressing up as the Incredibles with a blond Violet and an older Jack Jack. I'm not as ambitious as you with the wig and my four year old keeps insisting that he is "a grown up Jack Jack". I'll keep an eye out for you.

I will be dressing up as my cat Naruto

I have posted pics of this costume.

 

[mysteriouspnai]

So I didn't buy tickets early enough and now they're sold out for this Friday

I would still love to dress up in Disneyland if I can so I was wondering if I could play in the parks, go back to the hotel to change into a costume, get back to DLR at 4 (when party guests can start arriving) and enjoy the atmosphere all dressed up until they kick us out for MHP. Basically, can non-party guests dress up between the hours of 4-7 or is that not kosher?

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Disneyanajc]

So I didn't buy tickets early enough and now they're sold out for this Friday

I would still love to dress up in Disneyland if I can so I was wondering if I could play in the parks, go back to the hotel to change into a costume, get back to DLR at 4 (when party guests can start arriving) and enjoy the atmosphere all dressed up until they kick us out for MHP. Basically, can non-party guests dress up between the hours of 4-7 or is that not kosher?

Thanks for the replies!

Off of the Disney website:


Guest Conduct
•Guests may be refused entry into the event unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above guidelines.
•Guests who dress like Disney Characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
•Guests of all ages may only wear costumes to the Disneyland Resort Halloween event to which they have valid tickets.

Now I'm not sure how they enforce this policy?
jc

 

[dhorner233]

I just made my trick-or-treat bags. I can't share with my daughter since the trip is a surprise, so I'll share with you. The pictures are of the front and back.

We leave tomorrow. I can't wait!

Wow! Did you make those bags? Very nice!

 

[isisisme]

19 more sleeps until we board our plane to head down for Halloween. I know we miss some stuff by coming down at the very end of the season, but I love being there ON Halloween.
I started making a list of things I wanted to make sure to do/eat (can you believe I have never had a churro???).
Now if the last piece to my costume would just get here!!!!