HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

I saw the original post from the person who claimed to be talking to his sources (I guess it was on MiceChat, but it could have been WDW Magic too -- I check both of those sites regularly and sometimes they blend together in my mind! ), and I actually agree about Toontown not being 100% safe. Even though Disneyland Today said on Twitter that Toontown was not being replaced, the very first thing I thought of when they said that was that there are many other things that could happen to Toontown even if it's not technically replaced. I had a feeling it would be cut in half, but based on the map/graphic that the person put together, it looks like 3/4 of Toontown would end up on the chopping block.

It seems evident that Disney does not want to invest any time or money into sprucing up Toontown, and they have basically let it fall to the wayside over the years. Additionally, if there is going to be more than one entrance point to Star Wars Land/Galaxy, chances are that the second or third entrance would have to end up being somewhere in that part of Toontown in the "red zone," or somewhere in the far reaches of Fantasyland. Since Disney is so attentive to details and themes, the transition from Toontown to Star Wars Land would be ridiculous and nonsensical. So it would stand to reason that at least part of Toontown would have to be redone just to provide a path into Star Wars Land. Putting a restaurant there and revamping that whole area to be part of Fantasyland would make for a better transition into Star Wars Land than Toontown would.

I'll be happy if Car Toon Spin is saved (it's a good dark ride). I'll be sad if the rest of Toontown goes, but it is looking like it is probably headed that way. Mickey and the characters may have a meet area near Car Toon Spin, but it still looks as if they will be without "homes."

I don't know why they couldn't just keep Toontown open through the end of the year, like they're doing with the BBQ, but I guess they need to start prep work and move things around.

 

[lorijohnhill]

I don't know why they have to close it so early. Especially without any notice! My daughter is in tears at the thought that she might not get to see Mickey and Minnie in their houses.

 

[Sherry E]

I don't know why they have to close it so early. Especially without any notice! My daughter is in tears at the thought that she might not get to see Mickey and Minnie in their houses.

It is a sneaky way of handling it -- assuming that this is all true, and that the reason why Toontown is showing as unavailable after 9/13 is because it is scheduled for a "makeover" (which is one way of putting it)! I have seen many comments online -- even before the suspicious absence of Toontown from the DLR site -- saying that the little ones will wonder why Mickey doesn't have a home if Toontown goes away. Jaded, hardened adults may scoff at that, but it shouldn't be discounted that kids may think that way. I guess -- if this all comes to fruition -- Disney probably feels that it will soften the blow just to keep Mickey and Minnie in Toontown, just to have an official meet area.

Well, last year was probably the last year for Toontown's Christmas decorations, as well as likely the last year for the Jingle Jangle Jamboree.

 

[keishashadow]

Would love some input on which day you would choose for MHP.
Mon 10/5, this is our first day in the parks (M,T, & F): my rational is it is less $ and maybe a Monday would be less people, although if it sells out, it sells out...hahaha
Fri 10/9, last day in parks: More expensive and if we didn't go we could take advantage of DCA open later (not confirmed but anticipating)
I think I just talked myself into the Monday but any reason the Friday would be better?

We NEED to get autographs for the Tremaine family. We saw them back at MHP in DCA a few years back and kicking myself for not getting autographs then. Would also love Capt. Jack Sparrow!
I am hoping they will be there!!!!!

10/5 is our date, gay days attendees still able to book the discounted hotel rates early that week, i'm guessing it will be busy.

 

[princesszelda]

We ahve never eaten dinner inside the park when there is a halloween party. Do you think Big Thunder will be open for Dinner? Hoping for 5pm dinner at Big Thunder.

 

[tjcrabb]

We ahve never eaten dinner inside the park when there is a halloween party. Do you think Big Thunder will be open for Dinner? Hoping for 5pm dinner at Big Thunder.

I would seriously doubt they would be open for dinner, you might however be able to get a late lunch reservation. Sherry compiled a list of what dining options were available at the party last year, I would assume they will be pretty similar this year


20. Which restaurants are open during the MHP, and should I eat before the MHP starts?

There will be dining options available during MHP, but the general advice is to eat before the party starts so you can spend the limited party time (5 hours) doing party-specific activities! Note that not all of the dining venues remain open for the entire party.

In 2014, the following table service venues were open for at least part of the party (closing times varied):

• Carnation Café (Main Street)
• Café Orleans (New Orleans Square)

A larger number of the counter service venues were open in 2014 (closing times varied):

• Jolly Holiday Bakery (Main Street)
• Plaza Inn (Main Street)
• Refreshment Corner (a.k.a. Coke Corner) (Main Street)
• Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Main Street)
• Market House (Starbucks) (Main Street)
• Little Red Wagon (Main Street)
• Royal Street Veranda (New Orleans Square)
• Mint Julep Bar (New Orleans Square)
• Stage Door Café (Frontierland)
• Ship to Shore Market (Frontierland)
• Hungry Bear Restaurant (Critter Country)
• Bengal Barbecue (Adventureland)
• Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port (Tomorrowland)
• Tomorrowland Terrace (Tomorrowland)

Notably absent from the list above are the Golden Horseshoe and Pinocchio Village Haus, which were not open during MHP nights because they were used for treat trails. Rancho del Zocalo was also closed because it was used as a dance party area. The French Market is also absent from the list and was used as a character meet and greet location.

 

[princesszelda]

Booooooo!

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

I was able to book the 3:30 lunch seating at the bbq place for our 1st MHP day. I figure if we eat late then we can snack our way thru the party. I will miss the dinner bits of the meal tho. Only the 1st couple days of our trip are up and no dinners available yet.

 

[Tablefor5]

10/5 is our date, gay days attendees still able to book the discounted hotel rates early that week, i'm guessing it will be busy.

got my tixs for 10/5.
see ya!

 

[Sherry E]

A parade of new candy corn varieties/flavors has arrived, courtesy of Brach's -- including a "mini" version (how much smaller could candy corn be? It's already miniature enough!) -- http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/wordpress/2015/08/27/spotted-on-shelves-8272015/.


ETA: And... just in... Little Debbie Pumpkin Spice Rolls - http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/word...on-shelves-little-debbie-pumpkin-spice-rolls/.

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[haileymarie92]

So disney parks blog posted about all the new things coming to WDW's MNSSHP this year. Take from DL and give to WDW.

Sigh...I'm still excited, but it seems like we are getting the short end of the stick.

 

[Sherry E]

So disney parks blog posted about all the new things coming to WDW's MNSSHP this year. Take from DL and give to WDW.

Sigh...I'm still excited, but it seems like we are getting the short end of the stick.

Yeah... we are getting the short end of the stick, as far as Halloween Time goes. I don't mean to be Debbie Downer, but I can't help but notice how many things have been removed from the Halloween Time offerings since I first started enjoying them back in 2007. It's just the reality of the situation -- a lot of things have vanished. This year is an especially weird year for Halloween Time (and probably the holidays too) because of not only the Diamond Anniversary celebration, but also the plans for Star Wars Land -- which automatically wipe out the Carnival. It seems like Halloween Time is really just being reduced to a hard ticket party. And with all of the coming construction happening in DL over the next few years, I tend to wonder if Halloween Time will return to DCA in some form or another.

 

[Chris9ty]

Picked up the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas and Ray Bradbury's book The Halloween Tree in preparation for our trip in October!

 

[Sherry E]

If you want some additional options of things to do for the Halloween season (DIS'er Priory is doing a Halloween-themed trip and hitting several attractions in Southern California) and you have transportation so you can leave DLR and go elsewhere, there are quite a few from which to choose:


Family Friendly/For All Ages

Knott's Spooky Farm -- https://www.knotts.com/spookyfarm

Sea World San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular -- http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sandiego/events/halloween-spooktacular/

Irvine Park Railroad's Pumpkin Patch -- http://irvineparkrailroad.com/content/pumpkin-patch

Los Angeles Zoo's Boo at the Zoo -- http://www.lazoo.org/boo/

Rise of the Jack O' Lanterns -- http://therise.org/





Horror/Gore/Fright-Oriented Attractions

Knott's Scary Farm/Halloween Haunt -- https://www.knotts.com/scaryfarm/

Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights -- http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/2015/

Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest -- https://frightfest.sixflags.com/magicmountain/frights/

Queen Mary's Dark Harbor -- http://www.queenmary.com/events/dark-harbor/

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride -- http://losangeleshauntedhayride.com/





Also... Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney will offer a Haunted Gingerbread House Workshop (dates have not yet been released), but it is usually very limited. I think there are only 2 dates in October for the Workshop and that's it.

Jazz Kitchen may or may not also offer "The Password is Murder" interactive murder mystery show again this year, but if they do it will probably take place on only one night.

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[haileymarie92]

I wonder how Disneyland justifies increasing the price while decreasing the value. I mean, obviously we are all still paying. But for them to increase the price just because they "can" is sad. I'm still hoping they surprise us with SOMETHING new that justifies the cost a little more.

 

[Sherry E]

I wonder how Disneyland justifies increasing the price while decreasing the value. I mean, obviously we are all still paying. But for them to increase the price just because they "can" is sad. I'm still hoping they surprise us with SOMETHING new that justifies the cost a little more.

I hope so too.... some surprise... any surprise.... There was really no need to raise the MHP prices this year -- other than just doing it because they can -- since the parade that is being added to it can be seen on any other non-party night.

Last year Disney surprised us with the "Mahaloween" event at Trader Sam's in the DLH - http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ed-tiki-bar-at-disneyland-hotel-september-29/. At first I thought, "Yay! They're finally adding something Halloween-ish to one of the hotels." But the prices were very high, and many of the reviews of the event later declared that it was poorly organized, poorly staged and not worth the money.

 

[princesszelda]

How many tickets are issued for each party?

 

[Sherry E]

How many tickets are issued for each party?

No one knows. Apparently it's not even the same number of tickets for each night in some cases. Some nights might offer more tickets, or some nights might involve comp tickets or tickets won in contests, etc. I don't think anyone has ever gotten hold of conclusive info about the number of tickets, so we're all just left guessing.

 

[kappyfamily]

Hi guys- I apologize, I know I should know this but just want to make sure. I'm only at Disney for 1 day on October 12th and was hoping to buy a 1 day pass AND a MHP party ticket. Am I able to go to California Adventure during the day then at 3pm when gates open for the party use my MHP party ticket to go in? OR do I need to buy a 1 day park hopper? I hope not.... but just making sure. thank you!

 

[princesszelda]

hmmmmm. I just feel like with all the stuff being left out that it might not be worth going. But I feel bad because we promised my niece.