HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

So I gather when we buy MHP tickets, we don't have to put the ticket holders' names down at purchase? We have been debating whether to have our 20-year old fly down for the weekend if we go in October the weekend her has a Friday break from college, but he probably won't decide that until he gets back to class in the fall whether he will or not. But I could have another family member or friend use that ticket, right? Just not selling them--it's fine for anyone in my party to use it even if the exact members of my party haven't been determined yet. Do I have that straight? I am a rule follower by nature, so I want to make sure I understand the policies before I buy the tickets. Thanks!

sgrap --

You'll be fine! I'm sure a lot of scenarios pop up like yours -- where someone has to buy all the tickets in advance and figure out who is going later. That is probably very common.

Unless Disney suddenly changes things -- and I doubt it, especially for the MHP -- you shouldn't have to put any names down for the purchase of MHP tickets.

Yes, it's just the selling part of it where it gets tricky. Giving tickets away is fine -- and, frankly, even if you sold them to someone in your family/group, Disney obviously wouldn't know about it. There are going to be many times in which they have no clue that MHP tickets have been sold, I'm sure -- and a lot of people will try to sell them for profit, not even at face value!

All we can do here is just refrain from openly advocating or encouraging discussion of selling or buying from unauthorized sellers, as the tickets are technically not supposed to be sold (even if it happens a lot).

As I mentioned in my previous post, even if Disney suddenly said, "Hey, everyone, sell those tickets -- we don't care" we still couldn't allow any threads or posts verging on discussion of sales here, because we don't allow any selling -- of anything -- on this board. So, when people begin to discuss possible sales on other places like Craig's List, it opens the door for someone out there (maybe lurking, maybe not) to think, "Hey! I'll try to buy or sell tickets on The DIS!" It happens every single year -- people pop up out of the woodwork, trying to buy or sell MHP tickets here on The DIS -- and half the time they are people who haven't even been participating in any threads for most of the year. Chances are they were lurking and they were hoping their posts or threads would stay up long enough for someone to see them and take the bait!

Interestingly -- and this is a testament to the fact that no one at Disney pays attention to their Disneyland Halloween Time Facebook page -- last year I saw several people on Facebook trying to buy or sell MHP tickets, right there on the page. Disney didn't stop them -- but then again, I don't think Disney was even looking at that Halloween Time Facebook page after Halloween Time or the MHP began!

You'll be good, though -- no worries!

 

[laura&fam]

sgrap --

You'll be fine! I'm sure a lot of scenarios pop up like yours -- where someone has to buy all the tickets in advance and figure out who is going later. That is probably very common.

Thanks for the DISboard and Disney policy reminder. As you said it's hard planning out trips that involve other people but I do want to follow the rules. Sorry for asking questions I shouldn't have.

Has anyone else compared planning for Legoland versus planning for Disneyland? Legoland has the schedule for the park for the entire year on their website. The 'Brick or Treat' days and times are all listed too. It makes planning so easy.

 

[mummabear]

Where were the Villains Unleashed at WDW last year? In which park? Was it Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom? What Disneyland should do is, instead of packing all of the Villain fun into Disneyland for the MHP (and the Conjure... tent at the Carnival), simply put the Villains in DCA to be Unleashed and to add some spooky merriment to DCA. .

Here is KtP's write on up last years WDW Unleash the villians:
http://kennythepirate.com/2013/09/1...-villains-what-happens-when-you-unleash-them/

 

[yeheyprincex2]

Ok we will be at disnelyand

September 24(wednesday), 25(Thursday), 26(friday)
Arriving 9/23
which nights would a MHP be likey?
Also,I read that Fireworks are only Fri-Sun in off season so will my only chance of fireworks be Friday the 26th?

 

[figment_jii]

Ok we will be at disnelyand

September 24(wednesday), 25(Thursday), 26(friday)
Arriving 9/23
which nights would a MHP be likey?
Also,I read that Fireworks are only Fri-Sun in off season so will my only chance of fireworks be Friday the 26th?

The dates have not been announced, but if I was guessing, I would say the 26th is the most likely (if not that day, then the following Monday or Tuesday are the next most likely). If there is a party on that night, then Halloween Screams fireworks will be presented. If there is no party, then Remember fireworks should be presented (yes, fireworks will only be presented on Fri-Sun).

 

[mummabear]

Does anyone know when during the Halloween season Jack and Sally are around for meet and Greets? (Is this only during a MHP?)

Also will the hitchhiking ghost magic shot be available from the first day of Halloween season? Any tips for getting this shot?

We have some family that have said they want to go to MHP with us so DH said we would buy the tickets for them and they'd pay us back. I'm a little concerned (to be honest hopeful) that they will change their mind and not come with us. How hard would it be to find someone a couple of weeks before the party to buy any tickets we don't need? I know two years ago people were begging for tickets and last year most of the parties sold out.

I would suggest letting them buy them themselves. There is no reason for you to (unlike a concert or something where you want to be able to get seats together).
It is up to them to assume the risk of purchasing tickets that they may not use and have to get rid of or waiting to buy them and potentially missing out....

 

[laura&fam]

Also will the hitchhiking ghost magic shot be available from the first day of Halloween season? Any tips for getting this shot?

Can someone tell me what this is? Is it just a border type add in later or is it a shot where they specifically pose you like the Tinkerbell magic shot?

When we went two years ago around October 18-21 we were able to add all kinds of borders to our pictures. We had Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas options before the 30 days was up and I had to order.

I would suggest letting them buy them themselves. There is no reason for you to (unlike a concert or something where you want to be able to get seats together).
It is up to them to assume the risk of purchasing tickets that they may not use and have to get rid of or waiting to buy them and potentially missing out....

If I can convince DH this is what I'd prefer doing. It avoids problems later of paying back and like you said they assume the risk of the ticket purchase. And maybe I'd forget to mention how quickly they sell out

 

[Sherry E]

I don't know if this is still what is happening, but I remember in some previous years the Hitchhiking Ghosts magic shot was not actually available during the Halloween Time season. I remember thinking that was so odd! Again, maybe the Ghosts are now available during Halloween Time, but at one point they were not.

I have spoken before about how there is so much misinformation flying around the Internet, not just about Halloween Time but about any aspect of DLR.

The other day I was reading some comments on one Disney-related Facebook page or another (can't remember which one it was) and someone commented on Club 33. Another girl replied and said that Club 33 was either closing (meaning for good) or would be moving/relocating, neither of which is true! I wanted to jump in and say, "Um...no... Club 33 is neither closing nor moving. It is expanding. Big difference." But I didn't. I should have, but I didn't.

Anyway, it amuses and distresses me how people just freely throw out information that is incorrect -- sometimes it may be partially correct but is missing important details, and sometimes it is just flat out wrong! People hear bits and pieces of things through several sources and don't really pay very close attention, so they repeat what they think they heard -- except they don't say that their recollection could be wrong. They just state whatever it is as fact!

Anyway, on that note -- everyone remember to check the various Disney sites and Facebook pages throughout the day tomorrow. It will be Monday, and that means a "surprise" of some sort is coming. It could be something happening in the parks, or it could be some sort of announcement/news about an upcoming event at DLR. Erin at the Parks Blog told us to check the Disneyland and Disneyland Today pages on Facebook and/or Twitter, as well as the Disney Parks Blog itself. I don't know that tomorrow would be anything Halloween-related, necessarily, but eventually I think that one of these surprises will be an announcement about something Halloween-ish.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

I mentioned to dh that I might wisk dd down for a three day weekend in October... Columbus Day weekend, yes, I know it will be insane... But this is how much I am missing DL... And we could do the Halloween party. Anyhow, he got all pouty, and I said it would be much cheaper if he didn't come, and he said I wasn't being very nice. So I think he really wants to go too! Sheesh. I mean, I am thrilled he didn't say no... But I like girl trips! Lol

I really can't justify any of it, but I still really want to go. I looked at offsite hotels, and the ones right by the entrance don't show availability on costco, so we'd probably do PPH standard room, which I love anyway... And maybe they will upgrade us so we can see the park? You never know! Ugghh... Haven't booked anything yet. Looking at flights and wanting them to come down a tudge.

 

[figment_jii]

Does anyone know when during the Halloween season Jack and Sally are around for meet and Greets? (Is this only during a MHP?)

Assuming this year is like the last few years, Jack and/or Sally will be available to meet guests during the day, as well as during MHP. Disneyland doesn't publish the times in advance and they won't always be available together (I've seen Jack more often that Sally). They were meeting by HMH last year (between the HMH entrance and the train station, kind of over by the old FP distribution location).

 

[mummabear]

Can someone tell me what this is? Is it just a border type add in later or is it a shot where they specifically pose you like the Tinkerbell magic shot?

When we went two years ago around October 18-21 we were able to add all kinds of borders to our pictures. We had Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas options before the 30 days was up and I had to order.

These are 2 I have found on google- I think these are WDW though:


Would love to add these to our magic shot collection.

 

[figment_jii]

Haunted Mansion Holiday, 2013
And now to finish up Haunted Mansion Holiday, 2013 Edition!

Welcome to Oogie's Holiday Tricks and Treats!
Round and round she goes!
What's your gift? Oogie knows! Bwa-ha-ha!
Are you gettin' a trick or a treat? Isn't this fun?
Oohoohoo! I can't wait to see what you get!
It's gift-givin' time! Ya get what ya get, ahaha!
Have I got a present for you! It's all good here.
Sugar and spice, naughty and nice! Have you been naughty or nice, huuuh?
Well, looky who we got here! I have a special holiday something just for you!
Hang on to your holiday hats! Oogie Claws is comin' at'cha! Woohoohoo!"

Hurry Back, Hurry Back...
Be sure to bring your Sandy Claws sack,
I'll be waiting to open my Christmas presents.
Hurry Back... Hurry Back...

 

[yeheyprincex2]

These are 2 I have found on google- I think these are WDW though:


Would love to add these to our magic shot collection.

these pics are so cute I would love to have these in our photo books!

 

[figment_jii]

Anyway, on that note -- everyone remember to check the various Disney sites and Facebook pages throughout the day tomorrow. It will be Monday, and that means a "surprise" of some sort is coming.

So far, nothing! Unless I've missed it, I haven't seen anything announced on the Disney Parks Blog or Disneyland Facebook or Twitter feeds...Unless all the news about Donald's birthday is the Monday surprise!

Regarding the Ghosts Magic Shot...I don't have anything to add, other than both of those photos are from the Magic Kingdom. I tried Googling Disneyland magic shot and ghosts, but only came up with stuff for the Magic Kingdom!

 

[cinderbellasmom]

Thanks for the this! I'm not very savvy with blogs, forums etc so I was sure I missed something!

 

[laura&fam]

I love the ghosts magic shot! Hopefully they'll have them available during MHP since that's the only time I will be there but I'd be a little surprised with all the photographers busy with the characters.

 

[zanzibar138]

It's now Tuesday and I never saw any sort of Monday surprise announced on the blogs or facebook

Maybe it was just a surprise in the parks?

 

[Belleoftheballl]

I am very very curious and anxious for the dates to be released for the Halloween parties (they haven't been yet right,?) we are planning on driving to Anaheim for a afternoon and night while we are on vacation for our wedding in Vegas.. And if there is a party that night.. It would be a cheaper way for all my bridal party to go to Disneyland too.. They have never been!
I'm. Hoping they have a party on Tuesday October 7

 

[figment_jii]

It's now Tuesday and I never saw any sort of Monday surprise announced on the blogs or facebook Maybe it was just a surprise in the parks?

I just saw a posting that said "It's Monday. It's summer. Who'd rather be here right now?" (https://www.facebook.com/Disneyland?fref=nf), but that's all so far. I almost think it was one of those, right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Hopefully future Monday will be a little more obvious (maybe they'll surprise everyone and still post something tonight...but I kind of doubt it).

I am very very curious and anxious for the dates to be released for the Halloween parties (they haven't been yet right,?)

No dates have been announced yet. We're all hoping they'll be announced soon!

 

[zanzibar138]

I just saw a posting that said "It's Monday. It's summer. Who'd rather be here right now?" (https://www.facebook.com/Disneyland?fref=nf), but that's all so far. I almost think it was one of those, right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Hopefully future Monday will be a little more obvious (maybe they'll surprise everyone and still post something tonight...but I kind of doubt it).

I saw that too. The only other thing that could have been a surprise was the Disney Parks blog post about the new Dole menu items.

I guess there's still time though. For me, it's mid-morning Tuesday, but I forget it's not Tuesday yet over there