HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[pudinhd]

pudinhd --

I know what that question means -- you mean, has anyone met the Old Hag or any other Villains that you haven't already met several times? I hope you're able to meet someone other than the Evil Queen!

The fireworks are Halloween Screams at MHP. I think they're Hallowishes at WDW (I just want to make sure that none of our WDW vets are expecting to see Hallowishes when they visit DLR)?

Yes!!! Looking for anyone other than the Evil Queen, Captain Hook, Cruella... I had been hoping to pop in tomorrow afternoon, but if the lines are too long, that won't work!

I did mean Halloween Screams... Thanks! I thought I was so smart remembering the name of the fireworks and they weren't even the correct ones! I know they are fabulous, but I'm just wondering if the time would be better spent somewhere else while everyone is watching them.

 

[Sherry E]

is there anywhere I can find out the time of the halloween fireworks on friday oct 4? we are arriving that afternoon. not doing the party, but thought we could catch some of the fireworks from our hotel (hojo) or the esplanade or downtown disney. thanks!

smidgy --

Scroll up to the top of the previous page (168). There is an MHP map (posted by perlster) with the Halloween Screams time listed on it (looks like it says 9:30 p.m.). However, the cool part of the fireworks is the music and the special effects that can't really be seen from outside of Disneyland so you will be missing out on a lot.

 

[figment_jii]

I know they are fabulous, but I'm just wondering if the time would be better spent somewhere else while everyone is watching them.

Personally, the fireworks are my favorite part of MHP. Seeing Zero fly...and the effects. I would not miss them if it could be helped. I suppose you might see a slight decline in the lines for characters during the fireworks, but I generally think you aren't going to find everything suddenly empty.

 

[Jenn1116]

You might be able to meet either Mickey and Minnie or Jack and Sally in the daytime (if you're in the park), so maybe that would eliminate the need to meet them at the actual party?

Facepalm

Thanks Sherry!

 

[pudinhd]

Personally, the fireworks are my favorite part of MHP. Seeing Zero fly...and the effects. I would not miss them if it could be helped. I suppose you might see a slight decline in the lines for characters during the fireworks, but I generally think you aren't going to find everything suddenly empty.

Thanks! That's what I was thinking, but wanted a second opinion.

 

[rms123]

Two questions:
1. Will they be handing out rider swaps during the party? It will be the only time my mom and brother will be in Disneyland so I'd like to get them on Indy and a couple others but we'll have my baby with us.

2. What should I expect for lines for non-holiday rides? Specifically Peter Pan and Indy? We are going Oct 11.

 

[smidgy]

smidgy --

Scroll up to the top of the previous page (168). There is an MHP map (posted by perlster) with the Halloween Screams time listed on it (looks like it says 9:30 p.m.). However, the cool part of the fireworks is the music and the special effects that can't really be seen from outside of Disneyland so you will be missing out on a lot.

yes it does! 9:30 thanks!!!

I know it isn't the same. we watched hallowwishes from the top of the world at Bay lake towers. and the christmas party fireworks from the poly beach. also the regular wished from the poly beach.

nothing beats fireworks viewed from the front of the castle!!!

we aren't wasting a park tickets on a park that night.. we will probably be tired anyway from the flight. I just thought we might catch a bit of the fireworks to get us in the mood. (for disney!! what did you think I meant?)

after 23 trips to WDW we will be going to DL for the first time!!! meeting us with the THUMPERS!!!!

 

[perlster]

Character Greetings

Pose for a photo with some of your favorite Disney and Pixar Pals!

Phineas & Ferb
Innoventions, Tomorrowland

Friends from Aladdin
Aladdin's Oasis

Jack Skellington
French Market

Winnie the Pooh & Friends
Critter Country

Disney Pirate Pals
Pirate Wharf (Frontierland Dock)

Toy Story Pals
Big Thunder Ranch

Mickey & Minnie
Big Thunder Ranch

Disney Villains
Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.

Disney Princesses
Fantasy Faire

Merida
Small World Mall

Star Wars Stormtroopers
Little Green Men Store Command




Trick-or-Treating
Trick-or-Tread in the ultimate Disney neighborhood.
Locations indicated on the map

Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade
8:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
See favorite Disney Characters in a special Halloween cavalcade

Halloween Screams - A Villainous Surprise in the Skies Fireworks
Nightly: 9:30 p.m.
The night sky lights up high above the skies of Disneyland with a Halloween "spooktacular" hosted by Jack Skellington


Live Entertainment & Activities
Join in the fun of these exciting interactive areas, where you'll find Disney Characters, music, dancing, and more

Disney Villains
Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.
Spooky arrivals throughtout the evening

Monsters U Dance Party
Tomorrowland Terrace
Featuring a monster scare-off with Mike and Sully
7:45, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45 p.m.

Cadaver Dans
Rivers of America
This ghoul quartet floats on a river of fog
7:45, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45 p.m.

 

[OregonMinnie]

We are arriving on the 30th and staying through the 5th. This is our fourth Oct. trip and we celebrate DD b-day on the 29th, and my b-day on the 1st. This year our friends and their DS who is the same age as DD(11) are coming too! Their son has never been to DL or been on a plane before, so we are excited to share this with their family.

We are very sad about the BTMRR delay since it's our favorite ride, but we haven't seen Carsland, and will have fun no matter what. Maybe we will have to come back next year instead of two years

On Halloween night we are going to the Pirate Adventure Dinner! We have done the Medievil Times Dinner and loved it, so we're hoping this will be just as fun!

I hope everyone has a magical trip!

 

[Jenn1116]

Thank you Perlster!

 

[Alohagirl73]

Thanks Perlster!!! Helps in some planning for tomorrow's party!!!! Can't wait to experience the party and Disneyland at Halloween plus have a mocha at the new Starbucks.

 

[MontanaTroubl]

I've searched a bit but can't find a number- roughly how many tickets are sold for the Halloween parties?? We go tomorrow an just are curious about how crowded it will be. Thanks!

 

[dnamertz]

Character Greetings

Pose for a photo with some of your favorite Disney and Pixar Pals!

Phineas & Ferb
Innoventions, Tomorrowland

Friends from Aladdin
Aladdin's Oasis

Jack Skellington
French Market

Winnie the Pooh & Friends
Critter Country

Disney Pirate Pals
Pirate Wharf (Frontierland Dock)

Toy Story Pals
Big Thunder Ranch

Mickey & Minnie
Big Thunder Ranch

Disney Villains
Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.

Disney Princesses
Fantasy Faire

Merida
Small World Mall

Star Wars Stormtroopers
Little Green Men Store Command




Trick-or-Treating
Trick-or-Tread in the ultimate Disney neighborhood.
Locations indicated on the map

Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade
8:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
See favorite Disney Characters in a special Halloween cavalcade

Halloween Screams - A Villainous Surprise in the Skies Fireworks
Nightly: 9:30 p.m.
The night sky lights up high above the skies of Disneyland with a Halloween "spooktacular" hosted by Jack Skellington


Live Entertainment & Activities
Join in the fun of these exciting interactive areas, where you'll find Disney Characters, music, dancing, and more

Disney Villains
Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.
Spooky arrivals throughtout the evening

Monsters U Dance Party
Tomorrowland Terrace
Featuring a monster scare-off with Mike and Sully
7:45, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45 p.m.

Cadaver Dans
Rivers of America
This ghoul quartet floats on a river of fog
7:45, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45 p.m.

I don't see any mention of the ToonTown activities or a Dance Party in Frontierland. I wonder if the Monsters U is the only dance party.

 

[pangeles]

There's no mention of a Rapunzel and Flynn m&g on the map guide. Will they be at the Fantasy Faire or in Rapunzel's room during the party? My gf and I will be going as Rapunzel and Flynn for the October 11 party, and getting a picture with them is our goal for the night! Thanks!

 

[Disney Lvr of Old]

Mickey and Minnie have been out and about every time I've gone to the ranch this week. And if you can happen to get there during the week it's one of the least crowded places~ we've seen Chip and Dale, Goofy, Pluto, Jessie and Woody there with hardly any lines. I think with the Railroad closed and fenced people don't realize the awesome Halloween goings on there! Conjure a Villain has had steady lines and they were running it every 15 minutes on 9/26.

 

[Sally_fan]

is there anywhere I can find out the time of the halloween fireworks on friday oct 4? we are arriving that afternoon. not doing the party, but thought we could catch some of the fireworks from our hotel (hojo) or the esplanade or downtown disney. thanks!

We sat in the hot tub at the HoJo & watched some of Halloween Screams. Now, we have seen the show many times so I could visualize what was going on (& we sang the soundtrack as the show progressed) but it's really just a top of the show view from the hot tub. But I have to say...sitting with the people I love the most, relaxing with fireworks overhead...it was one of the best moments ever!

Thanks! That's what I was thinking, but wanted a second opinion.

I agree 100%!! Halloween Screams is such an amazing show!!! We didn't find it any less busy during the show when we wandered off during the party last year. I'd highly recommend watching it if you haven't seen it before!

 

[tdashgirl]

it's really just a top of the show view from the hot tub. But I have to say...sitting with the people I love the most, relaxing with fireworks overhead...it was one of the best moments ever!

 

[Nonsuch]

I would like to know about ticket availability for MHP tonight. It has been sold out online, but in previous years tickets have been available on the day of the event. Tickets might be available at the ticket booths, or at the onsite hotels (for guests). Any observations would be helpful, since I'm making plans for the sold out party next Friday (and I need tickets).

 

[Sherry E]

I would like to know about ticket availability for MHP tonight. It has been sold out online, but in previous years tickets have been available on the day of the event. Tickets might be available at the ticket booths, or at the onsite hotels (for guests). Any observations would be helpful, since I'm making plans for the sold out party next Friday (and I need tickets).

Good question, Nonsuch!

I hope someone posts and lets us know if they were aware of tickets being sold at the booths or to the guests at the hotels for the sold out events. I'm curious to know this as well.

In the past, sometimes there were tickets at the ticket booths and sometimes there were not, from what people have reported. I actually wonder if there is less of a chance of tickets being available at the ticket booths now, because a certain number of them are sent to the hotels for the guests to buy on the day of the event. Or, I wonder if the hotels send the tickets back to the ticket booths if the guests don't snap them all up. I'm curious as to how it all works.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

I would like to know about ticket availability for MHP tonight. It has been sold out online, but in previous years tickets have been available on the day of the event. Tickets might be available at the ticket booths, or at the onsite hotels (for guests). Any observations would be helpful, since I'm making plans for the sold out party next Friday (and I need tickets).

The last two years in a row, we have bought MHP tickets, day of, at City Hall!

We had no intentions of attending the parties either year, and just decided last minute, to check into it.

I don't know if we were just lucky, or if they do keep a certain number of tickets available for last minute requests, but we were able to get them!

I wouldn't count on getting into the Party this way, but if you are there at the Resort, and decide to go, there's no harm in checking---you never know---they might be able/willing to accommodate you!

You could also try calling the Resort(ASAP) and asking directly, especially if you are looking for tickets for next week!

Good Luck, and let us know what happens!