HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[Vala]

Hello, Vala!

That's right - you were not able to do a Halloween trip last year, were you? I can't recall the details, but didn't you have to skip it in 2012? Plans fell through or something?

Anyway, knowing what a big Halloween Time fan you are I'm glad that you have a new trip in the works!

Yes, I had to skip my US trip last year because things fell through. But we did make it to Paris for Halloween in the end. While I met some exciting characters there - you probably recall how much of a character nut I am - nothing beats Halloween at home in California.

 

[crystal1313]

Thank you for all the help! My husband has a question about costume rules. We are dressing like TRON, and he wants to wear a helmet. Is that allowed? Anyone have a link to the rules for costumes? TIA!

 

[Sherry E]

Thank you for all the help! My husband has a question about costume rules. We are dressing like TRON, and he wants to wear a helmet. Is that allowed? Anyone have a link to the rules for costumes? TIA!

crystal1313 -

I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure the helmet should be allowed. I don't see why it wouldn't be. There are so many other costumes that I have seen at the parties (which cover people's heads), and I'm sure other people wear helmets too.

I cannot find the costume guidelines offhand (I've checked a few places, but they are probably somewhere I haven't checked), but I recall that someone posted them at one point - probably in a totally different thread.

I wonder if the map from the 2012 parties has some tiny print anywhere on the back of it with the costume guidelines.

 

[crystal1313]

^Thank you! We can't find any info about it either. I guess if worse came to worse, he could remove it and still look good without it =)

 

[danaesacto]

Thank you for all the help! My husband has a question about costume rules. We are dressing like TRON, and he wants to wear a helmet. Is that allowed? Anyone have a link to the rules for costumes? TIA!

Here is a previous post talking about costumes with the link to disney site... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2759403

 

[DreamtheImpossible]

Does Fantasmic! play during the Friday Halloween parties?

 

[figment_jii]

Does Fantasmic! play during the Friday Halloween parties?

Sorry, no, the parties have historically started at either 6 pm or 7 pm (depending on the day of the week) and on those nights, there is no Fantasmic!.

 

[figment_jii]

I cannot find the costume guidelines offhand (I've checked a few places, but they are probably somewhere I haven't checked), but I recall that someone posted them at one point - probably in a totally different thread.

I think you can wear a helmet, as long as you're not trying to look like Tron in the newer movie (where he looks like he's wearing a motorcycle helmet). From last year's (2012) tickets:

Costume Information: All event attendee's - including adults - may dress in their favorite Halloween costume and must follow these and other guidelines as determined solely by Disney:

• Costumes should be child-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, or violent.
• Guests may wear masks. However, masks must not obstruct vision, and eyes must be visible at all times.
• Costumes should not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
• Guests that dress like Disney Characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
• Costumes should not drag on the ground.
• Costumes should not contain any weapons which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• Guest of all ages may only wear costumes to the Mickey's Halloween Treat event to which they have a valid ticket. During normal Park operating hours, costumes are only permitted for Guests ages nine and younger.

 

[Sherry E]

I think you can wear a helmet, as long as you're not trying to look like Tron in the newer movie (where he looks like he's wearing a motorcycle helmet). From last year's (2012) tickets:

Excellent! Thank you, figment_jii! I have no clue what I did with my last party ticket stub (it must be buried in a pile somewhere), and I knew that the costume info was listed somewhere. Of course, the links to the DLR Halloween Time/MHP pages are now useless because we're in a totally different season, so last year's MHP link just takes me to a regular DLR page - and that was one of the places I tried to check, along with our own site here (wdwinfo.com)!

Luckily we have a great group of DIS'ers (like you) both here and in the Christmas Superthread who will usually come through with info when we need it!

 

[Vala]

I actually saw someone in a really cool Tron costume (old style) at the Halloween party in 2010. So yes, it should be allowed.

 

[crystal1313]

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate all of your help!!!

 

[Jenn1116]

Hi guys. This might be a little early but I'm going with DD9 and Grams and Gramps this year and I would love love love to get us costumed up. I think I may be met with some resistence, though. I could use some help with ideas on a set of four characters that can be done with REALLY SIMPLE costumes.

 

[DreamtheImpossible]

I'm looking at going to the Land the 7-11th of October!

Just a few q's..

Tuesday or Friday for the Halloween party? Friday is our last day in the parks!!! We'll be missing the fireworks and Fantasmic, which is a little sad, but I've seen them before.

Park Crowds the 2nd week in October? I know I have 5 days, but I've always gone in September when there were *really* low crowds!!

Weather?

And finally, any chance that Thunder Mountain will be done early?

 

[seadd67]

Hi guys. This might be a little early but I'm going with DD9 and Grams and Gramps this year and I would love love love to get us costumed up. I think I may be met with some resistence, though. I could use some help with ideas on a set of four characters that can be done with REALLY SIMPLE costumes.

Go all out!!, i got the same resistance from my DS, he did not want to dress up, i went In with all fours, and love it(I dress as a Seattle Mariner baseball player). He matter of fact said he kind of wish he dress up, but he Is 19yo so its a little to much on the un-cool side LOL. This year(we will be at WDW for MNSSHP) he said again he was not going to dress up(his GF Is going this year,so i am hopeing i can talk her and him into it,but if not i will again be the lone Ranger???? hay there's a costume Idea, the lone Ranger??

 

[DisFam95]

Just booked our first family trip to DL Oct 10-15!! I've been once w my BFF and the fam has been to WDW many times. I was really impressed w DL and was concerned it could not beat WDW. I loved it.

Hoping there will be a Halloween party while we're there! Need to start thinking costumes. Looking forward to dates coming out.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Just booked our first family trip to DL Oct 10-15!! I've been once w my BFF and the fam has been to WDW many times. I was really impressed w DL and was concerned it could not beat WDW. I loved it.

Hoping there will be a Halloween party while we're there! Need to start thinking costumes. Looking forward to dates coming out.

there sould be one on the 11th as well as the 15th.

 

[mommamonster]

Hi all, we just booked our trip for October 20-23 and I am soooooo excited

We took our kids on their first trip to Disneyland last summer and we are all hooked! I loved reading this thread and the countdown photo posts were AMAZING so thank you for that , I look forward to this year's countdown.

 

[redheadtove]

We are heading to Disneyland Oct 6th- Oct 12 !!! Only 236 days away!!! This will be my 3rd trip and the first time I have taken my daughters who are 14 and 9 together. I have taken them separate for their 7th birthdays. Also my Mom is coming with us and this will be her FIRST TIME EVER!!! I have never been there at Halloween and I don't have a clue what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I just have to decide on the hotel now.. Was thinking The Fairfield or the Best Western Park Place... Oh the choices!!!

 

[Kilala]

I going to both the MNSSP and MHP this year. I'm so excited

 

[dolphingirl47]

I took the plunge today and changed my vacation time from October to September so this makes my quick Disneyland trip more likely. I have tried to book a Studio at VGC for September 12th and 13th today, but could only waitlist them. We will see how this goes. If not I will try to see if I can get a decent rate at either Paradise Pier or the Disneyland Hotel nearer the time.

Corinna