HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[bumbershoot]

Wow we were very unlucky last year then. Every trail we went in had switchbacks and was very long. We finally bailed on the one outside innoventions. Saw how many more switchbacks there were.

Doesn't help that most of the candy given can't be eaten by us and even the "healthy" stuff didn't seem that healthy.

So that was one wdw year (2011) and one dlr year wasted with halloween parties because of focusing on treats when we should have focused on just about anything else! Now the family (whose ideas we were following when going on treat trails) refuses to go to the parties again.

And I just want to know if they fixed the typos this year. Cannot wait for the first map scan to surface....

 

[tdashgirl]

I've been to the Halloween party every year since 2006 when it was still in DCA (oh how I miss all the candy corn decorations there!) and never had a problem with trick-or-treating lines Of course, it was always a mid-week party and not close to Halloween -- this year we're doing a Friday party because that's just how it worked out with our travel plans. I'm not too worried though, our family is a "if it's too long we'll skip it or come back later" family. I know the lines usually get much, much shorter near the end of the party. We don't care how much loot we get, it's more the fun of doing it -- usually there is great interaction with the other guests and the CM's, talking costumes and stuff.

I agree with the other posters that there is a lot to do other than Trick-or-Treating if that's not your thing or the lines are long

 

[edna mode]

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[figment_jii]

Wow we were very unlucky last year then. Every trail we went in had switchbacks and was very long. We finally bailed on the one outside innoventions. Saw how many more switchbacks there were.

Yikes! I'm sorry to hear that...I have seen the trails having switchbacks, but they seemed to go away by the middle to end of the party. I would definitely wait until the second half of the party to go trick-or-treating. The candy is the same all night and the lines are much shorter. Still, if you can't eat the candy, then it probably isn't really worth it to go trick-or-treating.

Did anyone see if there popcorn buckets are the same from last year (ghost Mickey) or if they're the new ones?

 

[cats mom]

Oh I plan on getting that Dooney. I'm signing up to work extra weekends this month so he can't gripe.

I know there is a limit of 1 per person per day but do they sell out of them or have a certain number per day? We plan on doing parks in the morning and shops at night.

I'm still a bit perplexed about the HM D&B handbag. The first release on 9/13 was VERY limited, as in only 48-50 bags total at DLR.

Bags were sold via wristband distribution. I understand some people lined up as early as 4am for the 10am store opening. I got there about 8am and got the second to last wristband. Those of us who got wristbands had until 1pm to pick up our bags. After that any remaining bags were made available to people in the standby line.

I understand there were at least 2 dozen people in the standby line, and that it started forming before the store actually opened, so some of those folks were waiting 3+ hours, and there were only 2 bags available via the standby line.

I'm wondering if the first release was small to test demand for the bags? If so they got their answer; people want them, are willing to go to great lengths to get them, and the price point didn't seem to be an issue.

My understanding is the HM bags are not a limited edition or limited release, so they should be available later. The problem is I don't know that there's any official word on when. The CM's I asked just said later this year. Several people are saying they were told it would probably be 3 months before they're in stock again though.

I guess a HM bag isn't necessarily seasonal, but personally I'm thinking this was the perfect time of year for the release, and demand could be far less if they don't come back in stock fairly soon. JMHO

 

[Sherry E]

I recorded the 2013 Halloween Time discussion show with the Unplugged team last night. We discussed the madness that was the Unleash the Villains event, the confusion about which treats or merchandise were supposed to only be for Limited Time Magic, the lack of decor in DCA, the lack of the masked Halloween floral Mickey in DL, Haunted Mansion Holiday, merchandise, the Halloween Carnival, a brief bit about the MHP, etc. I think the show will be up on the Unplugged site by Thursday.

Meanwhile, now that I've posted Halloween treats photos and Halloween merchandise photos (because I know that those are two of the things people are most interested in before they take their trips), I will round up some decorations/atmosphere photos and post those today!

Also, after reading Kilala's update about the 9/27 MHP being sold out, I realized I was secretly relieved. I hadn't bought my ticket yet -- I could have bought it, as I had planned to go to the MHP on 9/27 and I had gift cards to use, but something was holding me back. I think I realized that I'd rather go to the party in October -- even if it is October 1st, I wanted to save something Halloween-ish and fun for myself to do in October. I had planned all of my Halloween activities for September. I want to go to the MHP when, hopefully, the weather cools down a bit too. (Today is going to be another hot, miserable day and not very almost-Autumn!).)

The most important thing to me was to be at DL on the first day of the season and I did that. So now I have to figure out which October date I have in mind. It has to be a night that is discounted! I'm not going to aim for a Halloween night party until next year. I may do 10/1 because it's still early in the MHP schedule.

Hopefully someone else who is going to the 9/27 party will let us know about the treat stations and Toontown's treat trail and all of that.

Wow we were very unlucky last year then. Every trail we went in had switchbacks and was very long. We finally bailed on the one outside innoventions. Saw how many more switchbacks there were.

Doesn't help that most of the candy given can't be eaten by us and even the "healthy" stuff didn't seem that healthy.

So that was one wdw year (2011) and one dlr year wasted with halloween parties because of focusing on treats when we should have focused on just about anything else! Now the family (whose ideas we were following when going on treat trails) refuses to go to the parties again.

And I just want to know if they fixed the typos this year. Cannot wait for the first map scan to surface....

Hi, Molly!

I don't think you've ever posted in this thread before, so welcome!

Yes, I, too, am anxiously awaiting the MHP map! I want to see if the Strom Troppers make another appearance.

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Hello, edna mode, and welcome!

We have a lot of great, seasoned Halloween Time visitors in this thread and there is lots of info to go around (and lots of photos too)! Hopefully it will be of help and interest!

Did anyone see if there popcorn buckets are the same from last year (ghost Mickey) or if they're the new ones?

figment_jii --

You know, to be honest, I did not see any Halloween-specific popcorn buckets. I would have posted photos over the last couple of days if I had seen them. I wasn't looking specifically for them, but that doesn't mean anything because I usually see them anyway -- people carry them around the parks. I didn't see anyone carrying anything that looked Halloween-ish.

It almost felt as though some of the merchandise and treats were not out yet. That's how it seemed to me. I get the feeling that certain shipments or deliveries of items were delayed. And no Oogie Boogie topiary in the HMH queue. I don't know if all of these things will suddenly appear this week, or if they are just gone from the season altogether.

 

[figment_jii]

Hi Sherry E - sigh....well, I can always hope that by the time I get there, they'll have them. (I can hope, right?)

Looking at all the photos and info from the Villains event makes me really envious. I wish I was close enough to go! It's tough because I won't be down for the first party of the year this year, so I have to wait even longer! Hopefully, they'll still have Halloween merchandise and goodies! To be honest, I can't believe September is half over already! It seems like it going both very fast and very slow.

I don't have a costume planned for the party (except a Halloween themed t-shirt...maybe I'll wear last year's MHP shirt), but I'm working on making more hats for the little Figment that comes along with me (some folks might have seen him over on the food picture thread). To be honest, I'm running out of ideas for Halloween-themed Mickey ears. I've done the pumpkin and a bat, I've got Jack Skellington and Tower of Terror ready for this year. I tried toying with a Mummy Mickey, but it didn't come out very good. So, any one got any suggestions?

 

[kmedina]

I recorded the 2013 Halloween Time discussion show with the Unplugged team last night. We discussed the madness that was the Unleash the Villains event, the confusion about which treats or merchandise were supposed to only be for Limited Time Magic, the lack of decor in DCA, the lack of the masked Halloween floral Mickey in DL, Haunted Mansion Holiday, merchandise, the Halloween Carnival, a brief bit about the MHP, etc. I think the show will be up on the Unplugged site by Thursday.

Meanwhile, now that I've posted Halloween treats photos and Halloween merchandise photos (because I know that those are two of the things people are most interested in before they take their trips), I will round up some decorations/atmosphere photos and post those today!

Also, after reading Kilala's update about the 9/27 MHP being sold out, I realized I was secretly relieved. I hadn't bought my ticket yet -- I could have bought it, as I had planned to go to the MHP on 9/27 and I had gift cards to use, but something was holding me back. I think I realized that I'd rather go to the party in October -- even if it is October 1st, I wanted to save something Halloween-ish and fun for myself to do in October. I had planned all of my Halloween activities for September. I want to go to the MHP when, hopefully, the weather cools down a bit too. (Today is going to be another hot, miserable day and not very almost-Autumn!).)

The most important thing to me was to be at DL on the first day of the season and I did that. So now I have to figure out which October date I have in mind. It has to be a night that is discounted! I'm not going to aim for a Halloween night party until next year. I may do 10/1 because it's still early in the MHP schedule.

Hopefully someone else who is going to the 9/27 party will let us know about the treat stations and Toontown's treat trail and all of that.



Hi, Molly!

I don't think you've ever posted in this thread before, so welcome!

Yes, I, too, am anxiously awaiting the MHP map! I want to see if the Strom Troppers make another appearance.

Hello, edna mode, and welcome!

I saw that you had posted another thread about the MHP and I was hoping you'd make your way over to this thread too! We have a lot of great, seasoned Halloween Time visitors in this thread and there is lots of info to go around (and lots of photos too)!

figment_jii --

You know, to be honest, I did not see any Halloween-specific popcorn buckets. I would have posted photos over the last couple of days if I had seen them. I wasn't looking specifically for them, but that doesn't mean anything because I usually see them anyway -- people carry them around the parks. I didn't see anyone carrying anything that looked Halloween-ish.

It almost felt as though some of the merchandise and treats were not out yet. That's how it seemed to me. I get the feeling that certain shipments or deliveries of items were delayed. And no Oogie Boogie topiary in the HMH queue. I don't know if all of these things will suddenly appear this week, or if they are just gone from the season altogether.

10/25!!!! I would love to meet you.

I am glad things worked out the way they did, because I know you wanted to go in October. Someone will post updates here from the 09/27 party as many already have for the WDW parties.

 

[Disney Lvr of Old]

Sherry E~ you have COMPLETELY destroyed my souvenir budget~ I want just about every single thing you posted decor-wise! I cannot wait to see everything in person! 7 days.......

 

[MontanaTroubl]

This week is going to go by DREADFULLY slow. We leave Friday for our road trip from Montana to Anaheim. I'm so excited... So is the Dh and 2 of the 3 little ones. (The 3rd is only 5months).

I love the photos of the Halloween items! Going to be hard To choose just a few things! We will be at the 9/27 party.

 

[bumbershoot]

Hi, Molly!

I don't think you've ever posted in this thread before, so welcome!

Yes, I, too, am anxiously awaiting the MHP map! I want to see if the Strom Troppers make another appearance.

No, I haven't! But the typo stuff has me checking your thread, just waiting for a picture. Did they ever fix the "artesian vs artisan" bread thing on the menu at French Market?

 

[Cheshirecatty]

Sherry........No way! "Strom Troppers"? REALLY???? How did I miss this?

By the way, I am dying to get a set of the Haunted Mansion singing busts, of which you posted a picture!

They are sold out on line, and have been for several days, so I got really excited when you posted that picture! Did you see many sets of those sitting around?

I hope if they sold out at the Parks during the Villains Event, that they will be getting in another shipment, but I'll not hold my breath!!!

 

[crystal1313]

I was there on Friday 9/13 and Saturday 9/14. It was MADNESS when we got into DL at around 8:45. I've never seen it SO crowded!! (Even on July 17th, 2005!) We watched the fireworks, then watched the craziness for awhile before leaving around 10:30ish.

I bought the little door hanger next to the outdoor flag that Sherry posted. It's different on the other side and oh so cute! The price is not bad at all!!

I planned on doing more shopping sat night, but we ended up having to drive back home Sat night as DH works in IT and there was a major outage at his work. Driving 6 hours home at 10:30PM after being in the parks all day was not fun. We will be back next month and I would love to add to our Halloween decor with some of these cute items! (And FYI, the Buzz lightyear sweatshirts now have laser sound when you hit the laser button on the sleeve! I couldn't resist and got one! Now my whole family has one =)

Can't wait to go for the party on 10/11!!

 

[deesquared]

Sherry, thanks for posting so many great pictures!
I am getting so excited for our Halloweentime trip!

 

[bumbershoot]

Sherry........No way! "Strom Troppers"? REALLY???? How did I miss this?

Yeppers. Meet the Stromtroppers. Right on the park map.

When I went to show the CM at City Hall (b/c I'm like that) at first he saw nothing, because NORMAL brains don't see typos like that. And I made him look again, and he then covered his face and put his head down on the counter. Poor guy.

He said he'd pass it along and then he gave my son a ton of candy as an apology of sorts.

Funny how no one did that when I reported the "artesian bread" typo on the FM menu. (they are going for "artisan"...not bread made with water from an artesian well)

 

[CaliGrrl]

I saw a picture of a popcorn bucket that is Mickey dressed as a Hitch hiking ghost! It is being sold at the World. Has anyone seen them at Disneyland??? I have to have one!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I saw a picture of a popcorn bucket that is Mickey dressed as a Hitch hiking ghost! It is being sold at the World. Has anyone seen them at Disneyland??? I have to have one!

Someone posted a pic a few pages back of said bucket. As of yet, there isn't a Halloween bucket at the parks, HM or otherwise. Rumors are some merchandise has been delayed. I'm hoping for a new one, too.

I don't know how many of you look at other sites, but I've seen pics of Maleficent being conjured up at the Carinval! I remember last year that only the regular villains would appear (Cpt. Hook, Queen from Snow White, Queen of Hearts, & Cruella). I wonder if other baddies are on the list like Jafar or the Shadowman.

 

[Susiesark]

I've never experienced more than a 5 minute wait for any treat trails, and in fact, I often go through them then get back in line. I came home with 24 lbs. of candy last year and 27 lbs. the year before, so certainly, you can keep going back for as much as you can carry. Take extra bags!

I saw a picture of a popcorn bucket that is Mickey dressed as a Hitch hiking ghost! It is being sold at the World. Has anyone seen them at Disneyland??? I have to have one!

I've heard it will only be available during the parties. I'll go into the parks this Thursday, so I'll try to find him.

 

[Kilala]

Sherry I got the Pumpkin Spice M&M's I will try them tomorrow and I will let you know how they taste. I also was really and got Peppermint Wonderland Dryer's Ice Cream and I also found a limited Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts. I will take pictures in my Cotton Candy Calico cat named Lily tomorrow afternoon. I will be wearing this costume on the 28th. Hopefully that date will not sell out by the 3rd of October. I'm planning on going twice to MNSSHP and MHP. I can't wait. I'm leaving on the 30th to WDW.

 

[Spirit Mage]

Sherry I got the Pumpkin Spice M&M's I will try them tomorrow and I will let you know how they taste. I also was really and got Peppermint Wonderland Dryer's Ice Cream and I also found a limited Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts. I will take pictures in my Cotton Candy Calico cat named Lily tomorrow afternoon. I will be wearing this costume on the 28th. Hopefully that date will not sell out by the 3rd of October. I'm planning on going twice to MNSSHP and MHP. I can't wait. I'm leaving on the 30th to WDW.

I have gone through two bags of Pumpkin Spice M&M's so far this month. They are so dangerously good LOL.

I was going to go to Disneyland tomorrow to check out all the Halloween stuff but we're down a car so it looks like it'll be next week. Which might be better, I hear it's suppose to cool down next week!