HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[dnamertz]

I did not see the projection, but it does not mean it did not happen. I did see the lights and could hear the sound track too, it was actually very pretty, shortly after the Cadaver Dans floated out which was cool.

The images I was refering to on the Rivers of America were projected on spraying water (like they do during Fantasmic). They displayed Jack and various images that went with the music playing during the fireworks. They also did he same thing with projections on the front of Small World, including projecting Jack's face on the clock face. The videos I saw of this were form previous years, but I'd like to know if they still do this.

 

[rosanab1031]

ROSANAB1031 !!!

Where is this wonderful beignet stand you speak of? I made reservations at Cafe Orleans just to get them. But I can always eat more! I live in Canada so just can't get enough New Orleans food. My dogs are from N.O. But they don't know how to cook!

Regards, Brenda

Darn those non-cooking dogs! Lol.

They are to the right of the New Orleans Cafe at the Mint Julep stand It's right across from where the bathrooms are. It's not a stand alone stand it is actually just a little window in the side of the cafe. Good luck! Took me years to even realize it was there. Lol. They also sell Beignets at Downtown Disney but they are not as good as the ones inside Disneyland. Hope you enjoy!

 

[dnamertz]

Darn those non-cooking dogs! Lol.

They are to the right of the New Orleans Cafe at the Mint Julep stand It's right across from where the bathrooms are. It's not a stand alone stand it is actually just a little window in the side of the cafe. Good luck! Took me years to even realize it was there. Lol. They also sell Beignets at Downtown Disney but they are not as good as the ones inside Disneyland. Hope you enjoy!

Do you know if they are currently serving the Gingerbread Beignets with Eggnog Angalasie?

 

[rosanab1031]

Do you know if they are currently serving the Gingerbread Beignets with Eggnog Angalasie?

Not sure. I know last year around Christmas they had pumpkin at the Mint Julep stand. They weren't as good as the original.

 

[junmatno]

We went last night and it was fantastic. Although it was sold out, the candy lines moved along really quickly, and we were able to hit every single trail in plenty of time to grab a great spot for the fireworks show. All of the rides had minimal lines, except for Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion. I don't want to spoil the fun, but I wanted to see if anyone had been able to spot all 13 of the special sets of 13 surprises that Jack had hidden in the Haunted Mansion. The line was consistently about 20 minutes, so we only got the chance to ride it twice. The first time we just enjoyed it and the second time we looked for the 13s. We only found 5 of them, but I don't want to post them here and ruin the surprise. I was wondering if anyone was aware of a list of all 13 that was posted someplace.

Wasn't it great!!! We were having so much fun we only went to FL and TL. And SM was only about 20 minutes for a lot of the time! Our son loved it and it was worth the money. We got the candy we wanted and he stopped when he was done with Treating. Loved it, but it'll probably be a couple years before we try it again.

 

[redheadtove]

I attended the MHP last night and I have some many mixed feelings about the event. We got there about 4:30pm and entering was fine. We waited about 5 minutes in line. Then when we entered the park there was a MASS AMOUNT of people there. The Parade was finishing and there were roped off areas and people trying to get down main street. The back of my feet were ran into by strollers I don't know how many times. And people were just rude about it. I actually had one woman tell me to " get out of her way because she had a stroller" I didn't want to cause a scene so I moved out of the way. Haunted Mansion wait was about 15 mins, and we a few Treat Trails. Some places they gave out a few pieces of candy and others it was handfuls.

Once it was time for the parade we went to find a place and it was nuts, once again, people everywhere and being rude when you walked by them looking for a spot. I had to stop and then I just had a breakdown, I can handle crowds of people but the amount of people at the party was more then I could take. I had finally hit my breaking point, I had been looking forward to this party and wanted to see everything it had to offer, I was crying and my mom kept telling me that it was ok. I had paid a lot of money to see Disney at Halloween and attend the party only to be disappointed.

Lucky a CM could tell I was getting frustrated and found my family a spot. ( I wish I could remember their name). My Mom and I chatted with the CM for a few minutes and I mentioned that there was way to many people at this party and they agreed with me. The CM said that they could cut the amount of people in half, then the party would be more enjoyable for everyone.

Once the parade was over we headed to the Big Pumpkin and had the CM Photographer take a family picture for us. We left the park after that. The crazy amount of people and crazy lines for characters turned me off. My daughters and mom was alright with that choice because they had just had enough as well. We were not the only ones who were leaving the park before fireworks. Lots of people were leaving as well, I over heard a few say that if the crowd was less then they may have stayed.

So ya, thats my MHP experience. But I won't let it ruin my trip. We still have 2 more days at DLR and I plan to experience the Halloween vibe as much as possible.

 

[ScrtSolstice]

I'm wondering if anyone knows how quickly the mhp tickets sold out ahead of the date.

We have been looking at tickets for the 21/23 but I'm wondering if its worth risking the wait for my ap discount. I purchased an AP online but won't have the barcode to apply my discount to buy these online until I pick up the AP on the 20. My kid sister is buying them so I'm being money conscious for her sake.

 

[Geemo]

I'm wondering if anyone knows how quickly the mhp tickets sold out ahead of the date.

We have been looking at tickets for the 21/23 but I'm wondering if its worth risking the wait for my ap discount. I purchased an AP online but won't have the barcode to apply my discount to buy these online until I pick up the AP on the 20. My kid sister is buying them so I'm being money conscious for her sake.

October 23rd is now SOLD OUT.
I understand being Money Conscious....
However, as you are waiting, you risk October 21 selling out too.

Good luck

Geemo

 

[LadyHadley]

Oh no

I was so looking forward to Halloween and Disneyland together (we don't get Halloween here - but they're my two favorite things in the world) that I even booked 2 party nights!

The crowds factor is starting to worry me.
I've had issues with crowds my entire life and the more crowded it is the worse I am, I just cant handle it.

I know Disneyland is a world renowned theme park which will almost always be crowded, and I was prepared for the Halloween party to be crowded due to it being such a fun sounding event....
But people packed like sardines in roped off narrow corridors, unable to move, having strangers and strollers pushed into you because its just that crowded!?

I'm honestly seriously worried right now that I may have messed up two nights of our once-in-a-lifetime (and possibly last) Disneyland vacation >.<

Kind of surprised Disney have let this happen given the amount of people reporting that one factor could ruin the entire event
(there seem to be a lot of "if only there were half the crowds it would be better for everyone" type comments, not just here but in a few places)

 

[dnamertz]

But people packed like sardines in roped off narrow corridors, unable to move, having strangers and strollers pushed into you because its just that crowded!?

Anyone have advice about which areas to avoid, and what time to avoid them, if we don't want to get stuck in any of these mass crowds of people duirng the MHP?

 

[LadyHadley]

Anyone have advice about which areas to avoid, and what time to avoid them, if we don't want to get stuck in any of these mass crowds of people duirng the MHP?

*laughs* that is a super good question, I didnt even think of asking that but should help a lot if people know Just went into panic mode

 

[figment_jii]

Figment and I went to the party on Tuesday (10/8)...we'll post a more thorough report when we get home (and can process all of the photos we took), but we had a great time! The crowds felt similar to those of last year's party (we went the first night last year), so it seemed manageable to us. I'll admit, we don't go for the character meet and greets or the rides, so we focus on the Cavalcade and fireworks. Both were very similar to last year, but still a lot of fun. We also did a fair amount of trick or treating, but we didn't really have to wait in very long lines (except for the trail in front of the Rivers of America). We also went to Toontown...and if you want to trick or treat, that's a great option because the trail through Minnie and Mickey's houses had lots of stations. So a few observations:

1. Toontown treat trails were the only place where we got Peeps.
2. Main Street Square (across from the villains) treat trail was the only place we got Werther's Caramel Apple candies.
3. The changing of the villains is worth seeing. It happens every 45 minutes.

This is the candy "haul" for three party guests...we didn't spend a lot of time trick-or-treating, but very thing is a trail, so candy is abundant. I think that Whoopers have replaced Tootsie Rolls this year! They were also handing out carrots and apple slices...sometimes you got them without asking.

Finally, the Hatbox Ghost Mickey popcorn bucket seems kind of hit or miss. They were not selling it at all on Tuesday, but it was available on Wednesday. No idea why exactly, but it seems kind of random. I'm curious to see if it's being sold tomorrow (Thursday) or not. It's pretty cute! DCA was still selling the Ghost Mickey popcorn bucket.

 

[MommyLove]

Great update and pics! Thank you!

 

[mydisneyfix]

I am glad to see the little apple crisp bags. I love those! Although, I got a few funny looks from CM when I asked specifically for them....it was like they said..."u actually like these?!?" Lol...

 

[DisFam95]

Ugh these comments about crowds have me worried too. DH hates crowds. Guess we need to consider our arrival time and the afternoon parade.

Luckily we all don't care for parades so we take advantage of rides at this time!

 

[redheadtove]

Ugh these comments about crowds have me worried too. DH hates crowds. Guess we need to consider our arrival time and the afternoon parade.

Luckily we all don't care for parades so we take advantage of rides at this time!

Yes, if you can avoid entering the park when the Parade is going on that will help. There is still lots of things to do while the Halloween Parade is going on, rides are still open and the wait time is minimal.

I was more disappointed by the rude people, I can handle crowds but rude people just ruin the fun for me.

 

[Disney Lvr of Old]

My suggestion to avoid the major crowds is to get as far away from Main Street as you possibly can. Get to the back of the park and stay there. Avoid new Orleans Square and the Partners Statue if you can. Find the back ways into different lands~ I found those a lot less crowded. I was trapped and couldn't even get down Main Street at one point to leave so I took the back way to the Ranch and stayed there for awhile. Then when I tried to leave through FantasyLand it was grid locked~ people would not let you through. So I sat for about 20 minutes in the closed smoking section across from the ranch. Then made my way down Main Street. We watched the fireworks from the back where the big Mickey Pumpkin was and had the area to ourselves. We could see Zero fly but no projections. As soon as the fireworks were over we scooted out and missed the main exodus because we were ahead of the crowds. Ride times were short if you could get to them with the exception of HMH and SMGG. We rode Splash Mountain 3 times walking right on but then got trapped in the New Orleans mob. Just go in prepared~ we weren't since it was the first party! Study the map and find the back ways.

 

[Nonsuch]

..I think that Whoopers have replaced Tootsie Rolls this year!

That was a disappointment

 

[Jenn1116]

What are the 13 surprises? Not that I'm asking anyone to give away the secret, I just need to know what to look for.

 

[Lucrezia]

Oh no

I was so looking forward to Halloween and Disneyland together (we don't get Halloween here - but they're my two favorite things in the world) that I even booked 2 party nights!

The crowds factor is starting to worry me.
I've had issues with crowds my entire life and the more crowded it is the worse I am, I just cant handle it.

I know Disneyland is a world renowned theme park which will almost always be crowded, and I was prepared for the Halloween party to be crowded due to it being such a fun sounding event....
But people packed like sardines in roped off narrow corridors, unable to move, having strangers and strollers pushed into you because its just that crowded!?

I'm honestly seriously worried right now that I may have messed up two nights of our once-in-a-lifetime (and possibly last) Disneyland vacation >.<

Kind of surprised Disney have let this happen given the amount of people reporting that one factor could ruin the entire event
(there seem to be a lot of "if only there were half the crowds it would be better for everyone" type comments, not just here but in a few places)

This is exactly how I feel. Seriously, doesn't Disney have enough money to sell less tickets and make it more exclusive?? Grrr. My DF and nieces loathe crowds with a passion. I can deal with them, but obviously it's not ideal (especially with the kind of crowds people are discussing on this thread---they sound insane!). People's experiences with Stroller Maniacs is true for me, also, at any time of the year. I don't get it. Yes, you have a stroller, does that make you somehow more entitled to a crowd-free park than me??? Lol. They're always pushing past me or rear-ending us, and one time, a Stroller Maniac even knocked one of my nieces over---the kicker was that the kid in her stroller looked like he was twelve. I'm sorry, that's just too old. My youngest niece is five and she hasn't been in a stroller for two years now. 'Nuff said. Okay, sorry for the rant. I do have happier news. Despite my worries, I'm still very excited for our trip. My DF and I did the Walt Disney Family Museum yesterday in SF. It was a lot of fun, we could've spent hours there. My costume for MHP is finally finished and it's great. I can't believe I'm actually going to be dressing up. I had my seamstress friend make it for me, and someone else did a wig (I'm going as Rapunzel) that cost me an arm and a leg, but is worth it (contrary to what my DF believes... lol). I haven't worn a costume to anything Halloween-related since I was a kid. This'll be... an experience. Lol. I'll try to post pictures if I get the chance. Right now, I'm busy in over-planning mode. Ten days from tomorrow, we'll be in Disneyland...