HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[ludari]

I'll be at the parks this Friday and will most likely dress up for the Halloween season but unfortunately not participating in MNSSHP. I hope it's not too weird a single adult male walking around in costume.

 

[PHXscuba]

I'll be at the parks this Friday and will most likely dress up for the Halloween season but unfortunately not participating in MNSSHP. I hope it's not too weird a single adult male walking around in costume.

I believe Disney asks anyone over 10 to NOT wear costumes around the parks, unless it's during the Halloween party. I'm sure there is room for some interpretation as to what constitutes a "costume," but you might get turned away at the gates.

PHXscuba

 

[figment_jii]

I largely agree with PHXscuba...Disneyland typically limits costumes to children. A couple of weeks ago, I did see a few groups of adults in costumes, so they might be more lenient during the Halloween season, especially on MHP days. Still, I'd be prepared to be asked to change your outfit at the gate.

 

[ludari]

I believe Disney asks anyone over 10 to NOT wear costumes around the parks, unless it's during the Halloween party. I'm sure there is room for some interpretation as to what constitutes a "costume," but you might get turned away at the gates.

PHXscuba

I largely agree with PHXscuba...Disneyland typically limits costumes to children. A couple of weeks ago, I did see a few groups of adults in costumes, so they might be more lenient during the Halloween season, especially on MHP days. Still, I'd be prepared to be asked to change your outfit at the gate.

I've never had any problems in the past wearing costumes but it was typically at MNSSHP. I too have noticed several adults wearing costumes during the Halloween season in the parks, nevetheless I will be prepared to change just in case. Thanks.

 

[figment_jii]

I've never had any problems in the past wearing costumes but it was typically at MNSSHP.

Do you mean MHP? MNSSHP is over at WDW. Regardless, both parks allow guests of all ages to dress up in costume during the parties. Both PHXscuba and I were talking about the non-party hours.

 

[sammatt]

We finally get to go to the party on Friday. Can anyone confirm that they have seen Agent P at Innoventions?

 

[Tasscrapper]

Agent P as in Perry the Platapus? I saw him at a meet and greet in Innovations during the party on the 15th. We didn't stop but he was there.
My friend and I started in Toon Town just after six. We walked onto Roger Rabbit, did a few of the treat trails, I rode Goofy's coaster and then we headed out to the other treat trails. We trick or treated most of the night and had an absolute blast! We actually caught the parade twice totally by accident although we didn't stay for the whole parade the second time. I don't know the weight of our loot but I completely filled my backpack and then filled it 3/4 of the way again. My goal had been to fill it once but it was just so much fun going around that my friend got a locker, we dumped what we had already gotten, and then we went around some more. We went through the trail at the Golden Horsheshoe probably 7 or 8 times back to back as it was pretty much a walk through during the fireworks (some of which you could see but certainly not all the cool effects) and they had the Werthers caramel apple candies. My friend had tried one and then we went back to get more since she loved them so much.

Highlights for us, besides the trick or treating, were listening to the Cadaver Dans and seeing the villians say goodnight at the end. I didn't realize they did that little show to close out the night and we caught it purely by chance. It was also awesome to see all the cool costumes. My favorite by far was a couple dressed as Belle and the Beast. They had recently gotten engaged and just seemed so happy and in love. It doesn't hurt that Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie from childhood.

Crowds didn't seem bad to us at all. We had been there since Saturday and it was by far better than any of the other afternoons or evenings.

There was only one treat trail we didn't like and it was the one that went up to the monorail platform. I am not quite sure why it was so much slower than the others but for us it was. We did it fairly early in the evening and never went back to it. As we came down from it and saw how much further backed up it was I just cringed to think how long those people would be in that one line. The Innovations line which was also nearby moved along just fine. I'm kind of curious if others had a different experience with the monorail treat trail.

For those of you worried about the negative reviews just go with some excitement and open mind and you will have a great time. The friend who went with me thought it was a waste of money and that it would be boring. She has been talking it up to friends and family and is planning on going again next year.

 

[Morgan063006]

Agent P as in Perry the Platapus? I saw him at a meet and greet in Innovations during the party on the 15th. We didn't stop but he was there.
My friend and I started in Toon Town just after six. We walked onto Roger Rabbit, did a few of the treat trails, I rode Goofy's coaster and then we headed out to the other treat trails. We trick or treated most of the night and had an absolute blast! We actually caught the parade twice totally by accident although we didn't stay for the whole parade the second time. I don't know the weight of our loot but I completely filled my backpack and then filled it 3/4 of the way again. My goal had been to fill it once but it was just so much fun going around that my friend got a locker, we dumped what we had already gotten, and then we went around some more. We went through the trail at the Golden Horsheshoe probably 7 or 8 times back to back as it was pretty much a walk through during the fireworks (some of which you could see but certainly not all the cool effects) and they had the Werthers caramel apple candies. My friend had tried one and then we went back to get more since she loved them so much.

Highlights for us, besides the trick or treating, were listening to the Cadaver Dans and seeing the villians say goodnight at the end. I didn't realize they did that little show to close out the night and we caught it purely by chance. It was also awesome to see all the cool costumes. My favorite by far was a couple dressed as Belle and the Beast. They had recently gotten engaged and just seemed so happy and in love. It doesn't hurt that Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie from childhood.

Crowds didn't seem bad to us at all. We had been there since Saturday and it was by far better than any of the other afternoons or evenings.

There was only one treat trail we didn't like and it was the one that went up to the monorail platform. I am not quite sure why it was so much slower than the others but for us it was. We did it fairly early in the evening and never went back to it. As we came down from it and saw how much further backed up it was I just cringed to think how long those people would be in that one line. The Innovations line which was also nearby moved along just fine. I'm kind of curious if others had a different experience with the monorail treat trail.

For those of you worried about the negative reviews just go with some excitement and open mind and you will have a great time. The friend who went with me thought it was a waste of money and that it would be boring. She has been talking it up to friends and family and is planning on going again next year.

We had the same experience with the monorail treat trail at the 9/27 party. We did that one close to 10:30 (party started at 7). We almost left the line, and watched several people who did, it was that slow. I was glad that at least they made "6" treat stops to make it feel a little more worth the wait.

 

[siburdue]

We finally get to go to the party on Friday. Can anyone confirm that they have seen Agent P at Innoventions?

I can confirm that he is in Innoventions and swaps out with Phinneas & Ferb. There was NO line to see him, so I just ducked out of the trick or treat line to get a quick photo taken with the photopass photographer and then continued trick or treating! Have fun!

 

[PixiDustDears]

I just realized that our first day in the park is Halloween. (I don't know why I didn't think about this before.) Does that mean that I need to get in all my Halloween activities that day? Or will things like the conjure a villain and the characters at Big Thunder still be there through the weekend? TOT on Halloween in the parks ON Halloween was the big thing for the kids this year but I'm just wondering how the weekend after is going to be.

 

[WestMom2two]

Our first day in the park was today along with our Mickey`s Halloween party and I have to say it was amazing! Largely in part to the amazing crowd levels! I've been so afraid of these summer like crowds being reported all month but today it was perfect! The park felt empty until about 11:00 but never reached a crowded point. The sold out party felt maybe half full. Fireworks and parades and princess meet and greet were nothing, and like no wait for treat trails. Such a sigh of relief and other then a couple of tired and cranky kids at times the day/party was perfect! I hope our next 3 days go as well. Just wanted to report back and let you know not all of October is crazy packed. 50% full. It was like our September trip

 

[pharmama]

Our first day in the park was today along with our Mickey`s Halloween party and I have to say it was amazing! Largely in part to the amazing crowd levels! I've been so afraid of these summer like crowds being reported all month but today it was perfect! The park felt empty until about 11:00 but never reached a crowded point. The sold out party felt maybe half full. Fireworks and parades and princess meet and greet were nothing, and like no wait for treat trails. Such a sigh of relief and other then a couple of tired and cranky kids at times the day/party was perfect! I hope our next 3 days go as well. Just wanted to report back and let you know not all of October is crazy packed. 50% full. It was like our September trip

Thanks for this! Heading down tomorrow for the 10/23 party and I've been holding out hope it won't be horrible!

 

[rowan1813]

WestMom2two, thanks for that report! I was afraid about the crowd levels this week after hearing what seemed like horror stories of the crowds during MHP. I know a lot of it is your perspective and believe me, nothing could be as worse as what I experienced a few years back on a Saturday in July when ROA was gridlocked and nobody could move. BFFs and I are heading down on Wednesday for the 10/23 party and I am currently finishing up the last costume!! I am sooooo excited and will be even more excited when I finish!!! Pharmama, I hope to see you there! Are you and your family dressing up?

 

[pharmama]

Pharmama, I hope to see you there! Are you and your family dressing up?

Yes! I will be Maleficent, DD8 will be Jasmine (in a costume she made herself), DD4 will be Cinderella (if she comes. She's currently earning her ticket back after some bad behavior. I'm hopeful she'll be with us!) and MIL a witch. What are your costumes? Will keep an eye out for you!

 

[rowan1813]

Oh we must meet then!!!! BFFs and I will be the 3 good fairies from Sleeping Beauty! I will be Flora (the one in pink). Will definitely keep a lookout for you and your family. Wow, your DD8 made her Jasmine costume?!!! That's incredible! At that age, I was begging my mom and aunt to make mine, not even thinking about doing it myself.

 

[pharmama]

I love it! Will definitely be on the lookout for Flora, Fauna and Meriweather!!

My mom and I did help DD laying out and cutting from the pattern etc but she did all the sewing herself. I was so proud of her (she actually made the costume last year). I don't know if you watch Project Runway, but my DD went to Alexandria's (one of this season's finalists although not a fan favorite) sewing camp. She learned some great skills there and it gave her the confidence to want to take on a very ambitious project in this costume.

 

[Disney Lvr of Old]

I love it! Will definitely be on the lookout for Flora, Fauna and Meriweather!!

My mom and I did help DD laying out and cutting from the pattern etc but she did all the sewing herself. I was so proud of her (she actually made the costume last year). I don't know if you watch Project Runway, but my DD went to Alexandria's (one of this season's finalists although not a fan favorite) sewing camp. She learned some great skills there and it gave her the confidence to want to take on a very ambitious project in this costume.

That is VERY impressive! Great job!

 

[tlovesdis]

This time tomorrow we will be on the road to Disneyland

Less than 24 hours to go! Work is going to be torture today

 

[Vala]

As of today I have now been here for a week. Last week was pretty full, but the crowds did get noticeably lighter yesterday. There were party crowds, but by no means it was insane. Only the princess meet was ridiculous - over an hour wait at what they called 'a not busy time.'

I met everyone in Toontown - and that was with us stuck in traffic getting back from Glendale and being 20 minutes late. It's Mickey with Minnie in front of the City Hall thing switching with Roger Rabbit. Pluto and Donald are at Pluto's doghouse and switch with Goofy and Clarabell. Chip and Dale are walking around in adorable sailor costumes.

Then we went to Inventions to meet Agent P. After we rode Buzz my friend got sick and had to leave, so I met up with other friends and concentrated on candy a bit. Before that I went to Piratepalooza and was lucky enough to get photos with Chip and Dale. Do not ask a cm to take your picture, they will tell you this is not a photos top. If you have someone with you to take it the characters will pose with you though. I decided to skip the fireworks and check the villain meet. It's closed during the party, but I was second,got a passable view of the fireworks from the end of Main Street, a great view of the villains entering and some cool interaction with the Tremaines and Jafar, Maleficent and the Evil Queen. After that I went on to the princesses. Missed Pocahontas who I really wanted 2 see by 6 people. But a nice Cm helped me and got her to sign my drawing.

Going back tomorrow and hoping to get the other photo stuff then. Been very lucky with characters... even caught a Mary Poppins penguin last week!

 

[Tasscrapper]

We had the same experience with the monorail treat trail at the 9/27 party. We did that one close to 10:30 (party started at 7). We almost left the line, and watched several people who did, it was that slow. I was glad that at least they made "6" treat stops to make it feel a little more worth the wait.

We only saw 4 stops on that trail. One at the bottom and then 3 on the top platform. Hmmm. Maybe I just don't remember the others or maybe they weren't all the way set up yet. I wonder if the trail has been slow on other nights? Anyways, perhaps someone else can benefit from our experience.