HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

I would love pumpkin dish liquid!

Exactly! I would love that too -- I would love that more than I would love a pumpkin spice Twinkie, that's for sure! I want it to smell like fall whenever I wash dishes! There are no Giant stores anywhere around here, and I don't know of any other brand that makes pumpkin dish liquid.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Does anyone recall of the special AP treat trail was "announced" last year, or if it wasn't reported until after the first MHP happened? DS is hoping for something Star Wars-y this year since they did BH6 last year.

I don't remember when exactly it was announced. The news really spread by word of mouth after the first few parties. I was thinking it might be related to "The Good Dinosaur," since that will be released in Nov. But it wouldn't surprise me if it's SW related.

...At one point there were Krispy Kreme Donuts sold at Disneyland Resort -- years ago, at the old Compass Books (which was in the spot where Earl of Sandwich now sits) in Downtown Disney. When Compass left, so too did the KK donuts, as far as I know, I haven't seen any since then.

Isn't there a KK at the Block/Outlets in Orange? That isn't too far from DLR. Maybe 10 minutes south on State College? Not that I need to be eating more doughnuts (lol!), but I'm pretty sure I saw a KK there the last time we drove by.

 

[rwhistler92]

I don't remember when exactly it was announced. The news really spread by word of mouth after the first few parties. I was thinking it might be related to "The Good Dinosaur," since that will be released in Nov. But it wouldn't surprise me if it's SW related.

Please, no Star Wars. I hope it is The Good Dinosaur.

 

[haileymarie92]

Please, no Star Wars. I hope it is The Good Dinosaur.

Please, no Star Wars. I hope it is The Good Dinosaur.

I'm with you on this! No SW, please be something else lol.

 

[LisaT91403]

I'm with you on this! No SW, please be something else lol.

My 7 year old is using the Force against your thoughts

 

[haileymarie92]

My 7 year old is using the Force against your thoughts

Lol maybe they'll have a choice of SW and something else . A girl can dream right?

 

[wench]

This was supposed to quote back to a post on the Mystical Spirits of the Blue Bayou dinner, but my quote function doesn't seem work right lately...oh well!

I booked this for my son & I. There will be a bit of time before the party & after fireworks for trick-or-treating, so my son will still get that experience. I'm not worried about meet n' greets or rides this time. My other big priority for this year was trying to see Halloween Screams. Last time we tried, we got a horrible spot blocked by trees & only saw a few fireworks the whole show. But, I was dreading having to camp out an hour or two early (if that would even be enough) to get a good spot. So, I was hooked as soon as I realized it included priority viewing.

 

[Sherry E]

I must say that I am envious of the Halloween overlay that Jungle Cruise in Hong Kong is getting this year. It's closed right now as the overlay is installed, and I hope the Parks Blog does a big piece about it so I can see what it's all about.

I don't know why our JC has never been Halloween-ified. As much as I enjoy Jingle Cruise and all of its whimsical holiday details (and let's face it -- the name "Jingle Cruise" is perfect), I think that a jungle lends itself much better to a spooky theme. They could really do something cool -- "Disney scary" -- with fog on the river and ghost warriors hiding in the foliage and all of that, or huge spider webs in the trees. Maybe some projected images of apparitions floating over the water. The skippers could tell us some tale of a jungle curse -- and boats, passengers and skippers who mysteriously disappeared along the river and never returned. There could be a lightning effect that reveals skeletons or other creepy images. The skipper could stop the boat in the middle of the ride and say, "Oh no... what's happening? I hope we're not... we're stuck. What's that in the bushes? Is that a ... giant spider... coming this way? OH NO!" (And then everyone ducks and screams, of course.)

They could call it Jungle Curse or Jungle Cursed instead of Jungle Cruise -- and on the ride's sign the word "Cruise" would be crossed out with "Curse" written above it. Or, they could just call it Haunted Jungle Cruise!

 

[Dee2015]

Wow, it is all happening here!! That'll teach me for not checking in for a couple of weeks.

Where would be the best place to find info about the Halloween Scream Fireworks? I just figured they'd be in the sky and seen from anywhere. Sounds like that was wishful thinking... can they not be see from outside the park at all either? Again, I thought the normal fireworks could be to some degree.

I'm not a camper-outer but sounds like we need a game plan based on what I've been reading.

I'm not sure whether I should keep reading the thread or not. Is ignorance bliss or just bloomin' annoying when your in the park and things don't go to ones naïve plan?! lol!

Seriously though, thanks for sharing all the info everyone!

 

[Spyral]

Friday, Oct 16th MHP now sold out

 

[SeattleSuz]

Got my first pumpkin spice latte this morning! Yummo!!!

 

[Kilala]

Friday, Oct 16th MHP now sold out

Wow! I'm surprized that date sold out before the week of Halloween sold out. I'm glad I got my ticket for the 16th on the 3rd. I didn't know anything about the Jungle Cruise. I will let my friend Christine and my friend Valerie know about the jungle cruise so we can go on it.

 

[DnA2010]

Also interested

Wow, it is all happening here!! That'll teach me for not checking in for a couple of weeks.

Where would be the best place to find info about the Halloween Scream Fireworks? I just figured they'd be in the sky and seen from anywhere. Sounds like that was wishful thinking... can they not be see from outside the park at all either? Again, I thought the normal fireworks could be to some degree.

I'm not a camper-outer but sounds like we need a game plan based on what I've been reading.

I'm not sure whether I should keep reading the thread or not. Is ignorance bliss or just bloomin' annoying when your in the park and things don't go to ones naïve plan?! lol!

Seriously though, thanks for sharing all the info everyone!

Also interested in Halloween Fireworks info- best locations to watch them from? Just bought our tickets for Oct 22nd!

 

[Metalliman98]

They just put up the parks blog post on the special Blue Bayou dinner. Will be interesting to see how fast it fills up.

 

[haileymarie92]

The disney parks blog posted about Mystical Spirits of the BB.

ETA:
Oops looks like I'm a few seconds too late lol. I'm curious to see what questions are asked and what she answers. Someone ask if we will be in the seats early enough to watch PTN!

 

[SeattleSuz]

Yes, count me as one who is curious about the best viewing point for Hallowishes....

That Mystical Spirits pricetag is RIDIC! $150pp?!

 

[haileymarie92]

That Mystical Spirits pricetag is RIDIC! $150pp?!

Ehhh I don't think it's too bad. You're going to pay $50++ for dinner at BB anyway. Plus there's the live entertainment (Cadaver Dans and Dr Facilier confirmed so far). Plus the seating for Halloween Screams makes it work it for me. No staking out a spot and wasting party time.

 

[SeattleSuz]

Ehhh I don't think it's too bad. You're going to pay $50++ for dinner at BB anyway. Plus there's the live entertainment (Cadaver Dans and Dr Facilier confirmed so far). Plus the seating for Halloween Screams makes it work it for me. No staking out a spot and wasting party time.

Wow, so $70 pp for the HP, plus $150 PP for dinner, for a grand total of $660 for 3 of us? yeah no, not worth it at all, IMO. I dont care how good the seats and entertainment are. That's more than our airfare!!

 

[haileymarie92]

Wow, so $70 pp for the HP, plus $150 PP for dinner, for a grand total of $660 for 3 of us? yeah no, not worth it at all, IMO. I dont care how good the seats and entertainment are. That's more than our airfare!!

To each his own. Just depends on the person. To me, it's worth it and I'm excited to go. Is it expensive? Yes, but we are splurging and treating ourselves to something special!

 

[SeattleSuz]

To each his own. Just depends on the person. To me, it's worth it and I'm excited to go. Is it expensive? Yes, but we are splurging and treating ourselves to something special!

Yep. To each his own for sure! Which HP are you going to? We are going to be there for the 9.30 one. DD and DH are more excited for the walk-ons for almost all of the rides than they are about the actual party. lol