HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I don't normally listen to the podcasts, but I really should, because they are so informative!

Thanks for listening...and yes you should.

 

[crystal1313]

pudinhd --

By the way -- did you happen to see any of the regular gingerbread cookies with mouse ears last week? Those have become much more available in the past year, to the point of being available in some shops year-round, but they are always at least out by September/Halloween Time. However, because I was on a quest for the Spooky Kooky Cookie (a.k.a. Zombie that didn't look like a zombie) I wasn't seeking out the other gingerbread cookies.

When I was taking photos of Halloween Time treats in Candy Palace, Jolly Holiday and Marceline's Confectionery, I did not see the gingerbread cookies with ears! I wasn't sure if they might have been hiding in another shop somewhere.

I am wondering if Disney finally realized that keeping the gingerbread men with ears cookies available all year long kind of spoils the magic of them, and maybe now they will just be out for the holiday season?? Maybe? They already sell the shortbread or sugar cookies that are shaped like gingerbread men (but have Summery colors and swim trunks and things like that). I don't know why the actual gingerbread stuff can't just be saved for Halloween Time and the holiday season.

I wanted a gingerbread cookie so bad and couldn't find any (on the 13-14)! I would LOVE if they sold them year round. They are delicious!

 

[Sherry E]

I wanted a gingerbread cookie so bad and couldn't find any (on the 13-14)! I would LOVE if they sold them year round. They are delicious!

crystal1313 -

So you didn't see any gingerbread men with mouse ears either? And that was only the first day or two of the Halloween Time season, so it's not like it was 1 month into it and all of the supplies had been depleted. Hmmm... That is very interesting, indeed, seeing that Disney had supposedly begun to sell the gingerbread year-round in certain places.

I made a point of getting my Spooky Kooky zombie cookie very soon after arriving. I was going to stop on Main Street and take pictures at first, and then I thought, "What am I doing? Those Limited Time Magic zombie cookies are going to sell out!" So I made a beeline for New Orleans Square and found the cookies, which had already begun selling quickly and had already begun melting (the frosting was melting). The gingerbread was fresh, soft and yummy -- I would imagine the shipment of the zombie cookies (which looked more like skeleton cookies) arrived the night before or so, and that's why they were still soft.

I love the gingerbread cookies (and they are a highlight of my holiday season trips), but I have a fundamental problem with gingerbread being available before Halloween Time. I'm even okay with the cookies appearing in late August, which is when the Halloween Time merchandise and treats begin to appear at DLR, and that is stretching it. A lot of folks don't think gingerbread should even exist before November, at the earliest, and more than likely not until December. I am much more flexible on the matter than that!

However, seeing gingerbread men with mouse ears in the middle of April or June or something would take away a little bit of the magic for me. I'll accept them in August through January. That's half a year! In February - July, I don't want to see gingerbread.

 

[crystal1313]

That's a good point, I can see people getting worked up for all year....like when they are selling Halloween stuff in August I get that! Maybe they could sell them in a non-gingerbread shape year round, like a circle? LOL. I just LOVE these cookies! I've been wanting one since last Christmas =)

I sure I can find one when we go in October!

 

[pudinhd]

pudinhd --

The Visa info was very vague, but the info you posted was much more more informative and was what made me realize that the '13 groups' of things are only for 10/4!

The cymbals! I forgot about those, but now that you mention it, yes, the Monkey Bride is banging cymbals too. She can be hard to spot, though. I didn't see her at all last week (then again, I was on the right side of the Buggy instead of the left). She has to be there somewhere. Some people have never seen her and do not believe she exists. It's almost impossible for everyone in the Doom Buggy to spot her because she usually can't be seen unless you stick your head out and look behind you on one side, and the person on the other side of the Buggy can't get a glimpse, really.


By the way -- did you happen to see any of the regular gingerbread cookies with mouse ears last week? Those have become much more available in the past year, to the point of being available in some shops year-round, but they are always at least out by September/Halloween Time. However, because I was on a quest for the Spooky Kooky Cookie (a.k.a. Zombie that didn't look like a zombie) I wasn't seeking out the other gingerbread cookies.

When I was taking photos of Halloween Time treats in Candy Palace, Jolly Holiday and Marceline's Confectionery, I did not see the gingerbread cookies with ears! I wasn't sure if they might have been hiding in another shop somewhere.

I am wondering if Disney finally realized that keeping the gingerbread men with ears cookies available all year long kind of spoils the magic of them, and maybe now they will just be out for the holiday season?? Maybe? They already sell the shortbread or sugar cookies that are shaped like gingerbread men (but have Summery colors and swim trunks and things like that). I don't know why the actual gingerbread stuff can't just be saved for Halloween Time and the holiday season.

I will be looking for the Monkey Bride on our next visit!!!

No, I didn't see the gingerbread men, but I really wasn't looking for them.

Thanks for listening...and yes you should.

Okay... I will listen to the next one. Promise!

 

[Kilala]

It's 10 days untill I got to WDW!!!! I will post pics here of MNSSHP. Also I did see more Halloween comercails. One was for Party City and the other one was for Twislers.

 

[Sherry E]

If you're starting to feel more Halloween-ish as we inch ever closer to October, get ready for the Halloween bonanza on the Travel Channel. The seasoned Halloween TV connoisseurs (like Goofy_Mom) will recognize most of these shows from previous years, but others may be seeing them for the first time.

These gems are all on tap for Sunday, September 29th (set your DVRs!):

Halloween Crazier
The Most Terrifying Places in the U.S. (2 or 3 different installments of this)
Halloween Fright House Secrets (this was an HGTV special in the past)
Making Monsters (1 or 2 episodes)
Halloween Night Frights (this one is totally new for 2013)
America's Scariest Halloween Attractions



And then, of course, in October we also will have Halloween Craziest (brand new) on the Travel Channel, as well as 4 new episodes of Halloween Wars on Food Network.


I will be saving Halloween Night Frights on the DVR, to go with all of my other Halloween, Christmas & Disney-related shows, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to watch it live as it may possibly conflict with something else I'm watching that night.

In any case, I'm just thrilled that we are far enough along in the year that the Halloween programming is finally going to air!

 

[pudinhd]

So, after the interesting and disappointing Villains event last Friday, I submitted a comment on Disneyland's website. Well, today I received a call from a woman in the Guest Experiences department wanting to talk about my comments. I returned her call, but it was close to when she was leaving for the day, so I hope to hear back early next week. We weren't expecting any response from DL and were very surprised to get the message.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

About the Mickey eared gingerbread cookie. I have gotten them at numerous times of year, from October and December to April and June. I always find them at the Critter Corner store. If you don't see them, ask the CM behind the counter if they have some.

 

[kaoden39]

About the Mickey eared gingerbread cookie. I have gotten them at numerous times of year, from October and December to April and June. I always find them at the Critter Corner store. If you don't see them, ask the CM behind the counter if they have some.

We have gotten them in February too.

 

[Riahsha]

And then, of course, in October we also will have Halloween Craziest (brand new) on the Travel Channel, as well as 4 new episodes of Halloween Wars on Food Network.

My family just LOVES to watch Halloween Wars. Those people are so absolutely talented! We are looking forward to the Carnival area when we're at DLR to see the pumpkin carvers there!

When I walked up to get my boys from the school bus stop today I actually had to wear a sweater. We had a strong, cool breeze blowing here. YAY!!!
We went grocery shopping on Wednesday and had our first Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Chocolate Chai Teas of the season. While there we had to browse the Halloween candy section of our market and found all the treats you all have been discussing. We bought them, but I put them away until the Halloween candy dishes come out next week. Out of sight, but not out of mind.

 

[Sherry E]

My family just LOVES to watch Halloween Wars. Those people are so absolutely talented! We are looking forward to the Carnival area when we're at DLR to see the pumpkin carvers there!

When I walked up to get my boys from the school bus stop today I actually had to wear a sweater. We had a strong, cool breeze blowing here. YAY!!!
We went grocery shopping on Wednesday and had our first Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Chocolate Chai Teas of the season. While there we had to browse the Halloween candy section of our market and found all the treats you all have been discussing. We bought them, but I put them away until the Halloween candy dishes come out next week. Out of sight, but not out of mind.

Riahsha --

It's so fascinating to see how the pumpkin carvers, the cake artists and the confectioners work together on Halloween Wars to create those intricate, detailed masterpieces, isn't it? I can't even carve a regular pumpkin properly, let alone try to do what they do!

I love the carvers at the Halloween Carnival. Some of what they carve is very basic (but still 1000 times better than what I could do), and some of what they carve is very detailed and multidimensional. Some of the pumpkins are so well honed and crafted into particular shapes that it's hard to tell that they were/are even pumpkins! They just look like Disney character figures.

I still have not brought myself to mosey on down the seasonal candy aisle at the store. I also have to avoid the cookie aisle (Candy Corn Oreos) and the cereal aisle (because that's where the Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts would be!). Even the dairy section is dangerous because there are seasonal flavors of yogurt and coffee creamer!! Autumn flavors and scents have taken over the grocery store (and I love it!!!!!).

You mentioned a strong, cool breeze -- are you on the West Coast or elsewhere? While the afternoons are still hanging onto Summer around my area of L.A., the mornings are definitely cool and staying cool. I think it was actually a nice, pleasant 66 degrees at one point this morning. That is right in my comfort zone! I love temperatures in the 60's! It didn't last long, but at least for a few golden moments I could enjoy it.

 

[Riahsha]

Riahsha --

It's so fascinating to see how the pumpkin carvers, the cake artists and the confectioners work together on Halloween Wars to create those intricate, detailed masterpieces, isn't it? I can't even carve a regular pumpkin properly, let alone try to do what they do!

I love the carvers at the Halloween Carnival. Some of what they carve is very basic (but still 1000 times better than what I could do), and some of what they carve is very detailed and multidimensional. Some of the pumpkins are so well honed and crafted into particular shapes that it's hard to tell that they were/are even pumpkins! They just look like Disney character figures.

I still have not brought myself to mosey on down the seasonal candy aisle at the store. I also have to avoid the cookie aisle (Candy Corn Oreos) and the cereal aisle (because that's where the Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts would be!). Even the dairy section is dangerous because there are seasonal flavors of yogurt and coffee creamer!! Autumn flavors and scents have taken over the grocery store (and I love it!!!!!).

You mentioned a strong, cool breeze -- are you on the West Coast or elsewhere? While the afternoons are still hanging onto Summer around my area of L.A., the mornings are definitely cool and staying cool. I think it was actually a nice, pleasant 66 degrees at one point this morning. That is right in my comfort zone! I love temperatures in the 60's! It didn't last long, but at least for a few golden moments I could enjoy it.

Yes, even my twin 5 year old boys love watching Halloween Wars with us. Don't tell anyone at their school, but they love watching my cooking shows also. They were 3 years old when they would walk around the house throwing a dish towel over their shoulder, yelling "BAM!"
I leave the pumpkin carving to DH or we would have a red pumpkin every year.

We got the candy corn oreos and also the regular Halloween ones with the solid orange cream filling. We haven't stayed out of those though. The solid orange ones are gone.
I start with the creamers as soon as they come out because by then I'm looking forward to anything not flavored vanilla in my coffee. My favorite coffee creamer doesn't come out this soon though. I love the peppermint mocha one that comes out a bit later. YUM!
Now I have to make sure to put those pop tarts on my grocery list for next week. We've already bought the pumpkin flavor and apple flavor cookies from Little Debbie. I look forward to those all year.

I live in Iowa and we've been getting a bunch of rain this last week and our leaves are starting to turn into some lovely colors. Yesterday I had to bring the boys their rain slickers for the walk home. I don't enjoy being wet, just want the cool weather.

When we went to DLR last April we had to walk through snow to get in our car that morning we left. It was beautiful weather in California for us. We still had to make sure we brought hoodies for every evening.

 

[Lucrezia]

It's raining out and has been since last night. Yay!! And I saw my very first pumpkin patch of the season yesterday. Oh, and there's just THIRTY MORE DAYS until we're in Disneyland!!!

 

[thepoohguy]

31days for us! Got our photo pass+ in the mail yesterday!

 

[Kilala]

I love Halloween Wars too. Sherry I wrote down the date of the Halloween shows on Travel Channel. I can't set my DVR to record them untill sometime next week. My cable box will only let me go out a week ahead. Also that is the day before we are leaving so hopefully I can watch them live so I do have to wait untill we get back.

 

[funatdisney]

I was poking around Disney Store online and found they are selling the Mickey's Halloween Party shirts. There is a short sleeve tee shirt and a long sleeve tee shirt. I like the long sleeve version.

''Mickey's Halloween Party'' Short sleeve Tee for Adults

''Mickey's Halloween Party'' Long Sleeve Tee for Adults

The WDW's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tees are the same design.

 

[laurilla]

28 days for my trip!!!

 

[Alohagirl73]

Just watched a jolly rancher Halloween commercial. I am soooooo excited for our quick one night trip on Friday to see Disneyland at Halloween and attend the party!!!!

I'm enjoying this cooler weather here in San Diego. Fall is my favorite season especially when not sweltering in the heat. Love cool, crisp days.

 

[Sherry E]

I almost forgot to thank MadMim for posting the beautiful Halloween Time photos a couple of pages back! The thread has been zipping along so quickly that if I don't make a point of commenting on something right away, it can disappear into the archives of my mind!

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Yes, even my twin 5 year old boys love watching Halloween Wars with us. Don't tell anyone at their school, but they love watching my cooking shows also. They were 3 years old when they would walk around the house throwing a dish towel over their shoulder, yelling "BAM!"
I leave the pumpkin carving to DH or we would have a red pumpkin every year.

We got the candy corn oreos and also the regular Halloween ones with the solid orange cream filling. We haven't stayed out of those though. The solid orange ones are gone.
I start with the creamers as soon as they come out because by then I'm looking forward to anything not flavored vanilla in my coffee. My favorite coffee creamer doesn't come out this soon though. I love the peppermint mocha one that comes out a bit later. YUM!
Now I have to make sure to put those pop tarts on my grocery list for next week. We've already bought the pumpkin flavor and apple flavor cookies from Little Debbie. I look forward to those all year.

I live in Iowa and we've been getting a bunch of rain this last week and our leaves are starting to turn into some lovely colors. Yesterday I had to bring the boys their rain slickers for the walk home. I don't enjoy being wet, just want the cool weather.

When we went to DLR last April we had to walk through snow to get in our car that morning we left. It was beautiful weather in California for us. We still had to make sure we brought hoodies for every evening.

Riahsha --

about the BAM! You've got little Emerils on your hands! The cooking shows on Food Network really have created new lingo -- like "EVOO" courtesy of Rachael Ray, and probably 2 or 3 things that Guy Fieri says. Even the authentic Italian way that Giada De Laurentiis pronounces "spaghetti" makes it sound like a whole different word.

Now you're speaking my language -- peppermint mocha creamers! I love me some peppermint mocha creamers! Are you referring to the Coffee Mate creamers? Those are yummy.

I would have never even looked at Pop Tarts to see if there were seasonal flavors if Kilala hadn't mentioned them in this thread. I'm not a huge pumpkin pie fan. I don't hate it or even dislike it, but I have to really have a craving for that particular flavor -- or it has to be a really good piece of pumpkin pie -- for me to enjoy it. (I like the smell of it better than the actual taste, I suppose.) I would never sit down in a restaurant and order pumpkin pie instead of, say, apple pie -- but if it is presented to me and it's well-made and flavorful I will enjoy it.

However, for some bizarre reason, I am inexplicably drawn to the idea of Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts. That sounds like a delicious product to me! Absolutely, 100%, lacking in nutritional value, but delicious nonetheless!

Jello-O pudding puts out seasonal flavors too, so that's another aisle in the store to check (or avoid).

I envy the colored leaves you have in Iowa. There are some random trees here and there with colored leaves (not many) in my neighborhood, but mostly the leaves just fall off the trees in piles on the ground without going through that really colorful transformation.

I agree with you about rain -- I don't like being wet and uncomfortable either. I like to enjoy the rainy weather from indoors! If I have to go out and run errands the rain is not my friend (especially if we happen to get hit with a heavy downpour), but I love the after effects of it. I love the smell of the air and the rain-soaked sidewalks after a storm has passed. Everything seems so crisp and fresh.

It's raining out and has been since last night. Yay!! And I saw my very first pumpkin patch of the season yesterday. Oh, and there's just THIRTY MORE DAYS until we're in Disneyland!!!

Lucrezia --

Your Halloween Time--Holiday trip Disneyland double header is going to be amazing. Pumpkins, trick or treating and scarecrows; gingerbread men, carolers and Christmas trees. I can't wait to hear about your nieces' experiences on these 2 trips.

No rain and no pumpkin patches in this neck o' the woods, sadly. At least Fall begins tomorrow so I can do a happy dance.

I love Halloween Wars too. Sherry I wrote down the date of the Halloween shows on Travel Channel. I can't set my DVR to record them untill sometime next week. My cable box will only let me go out a week ahead. Also that is the day before we are leaving so hopefully I can watch them live so I do have to wait untill we get back.

Kilala --

Tomorrow is one week ahead of when all those shows air on Travel. Will they be in your cable listings tomorrow, or not until Monday?