HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

I guess I better make sure I see them now!

I was just on Facebook a few minutes ago and saw something about the Dans, so it was fresh on my mind when I saw your question!

 

[Sith]

So, if you see a bunch of people dressed like Villains on October 25th, it's "Villain's Day," folks (not an official Disney event) - https://www.facebook.com/events/881784468575036/.

Maybe this explains why 10/25 was one of the first MHP nights to sell out.

I looked at that FB page. It is unofficial, and takes place in both parks during regular and MHP hours. So, how are these people going to be allowed to dress up?

 

[Sherry E]

I looked at that FB page. It is unofficial, and takes place in both parks during regular and MHP hours. So, how are these people going to be allowed to dress up?

I don't know. I'm not sure. I'm not part of the event, but I saw that one of their questions was "Are you dressing up for Villain's Day?" I just posted the link to the page because it was something I just learned about and thought people would want to know. Maybe they will be Disney Bounding? (I do know that it's unofficial -- that's why I said "not an official Disney event" in my post.)

When I said "if you see a bunch of people dressed like Villains..." I was partially being funny, which I guess did not translate. I don't expect carbon copies of the actual in-park Villains to be walking around.

 

[Sith]

Just got confirmation on Instagram that the MSBB priority viewing is "behind the partners statue and there is seating". Woop!!

When you say behind, you mean the castle side of the statue? I hope.

 

[haileymarie92]

When you say behind, you mean the castle side of the statue? I hope.

I dunno, that's what the person on Instagram said. I assume so, yes. Technically if you are looking at the castle and "behind" Walt and mickey, you will be on the castle side yes.

 

[Metalliman98]

Looks like 22nd is sold out.

 

[Sith]

I don't know. I'm not sure. I'm not part of the event, but I saw that one of their questions was "Are you dressing up for Villain's Day?" I just posted the link to the page because it was something I just learned about and thought people would want to know. Maybe they will be Disney Bounding? (I do know that it's unofficial -- that's why I said "not an official Disney event" in my post.)

When I said "if you see a bunch of people dressed like Villains..." I was partially being funny, which I guess did not translate. I don't expect carbon copies of the actual in-park Villains to be walking around.

I was only questioning what I read on their FB page, not anything in your post. Your post translated just fine.

But, it does sound like some of them will be dressing up like villains, and they are an 18+ group. They may have trouble getting in the parks if they dress up too much.

I dunno, that's what the person on Instagram said. I assume so, yes. Technically if you are looking at the castle and "behind" Walt and mickey, you will be on the castle side yes.

Yeah, I figured they meant behind them based on the direction Walt & Mickey are facing. I just hope that "behind" doesn't mean the statue is in front of us. I'm guessing it's the castle side.

 

[Sherry E]

I was only questioning what I read on their FB page, not anything in your post. Your post translated just fine.

But, it does sound like some of them will be dressing up like villains, and they are an 18+ group. They may have trouble getting in the parks if they dress up too much.

I wonder how dressed up they will be. Some of the Disney Bounding outfits I've seen seem to be just slight tips of the hat to the theme or character they represent, while others almost seem like full costumes!

I was surprised to see this event pop up. When I first learned about it I was stalking another forum for news on MHP, and the person who mentioned this Villain's Day mistakenly thought it was a Disney event, or so it seemed. Someone corrected him/her to point out that it was not a Disney event. I have a feeling that some folks may also get confused and think that it's a Disney event if they hear about it through the grapevine, simply because it has the word "Villain" in the name.

In any case, I do wonder if it has something to do with why 10/25 was one of the first MHP nights to sell out, and I wonder if it will have any kind of noticeable effect on the crowds earlier in the day. It seems like the parks have already been pretty crowded over the last couple of weeks, so the effects of Villain's Day may not be obvious.

 

[Sith]

Some of the Disney Bounding outfits I've seen seem to be just slight tips of the hat to the theme or character they represent, while others almost seem like full costumes!

I've heard that term before. What exactly is Disney Bounding?

 

[haileymarie92]

Yeah, I figured they meant behind them based on the direction Walt & Mickey are facing. I just hope that "behind" doesn't mean the statue is in front of us. I'm guessing it's the castle side.

Yeah it would be awfully silly to put people on the Main Street side of the statue lol.

 

[Sherry E]

I've heard that term before. What exactly is Disney Bounding?

I've never done it so I am probably not describing it properly, but from all that I have seen I think that it can kind of be described as not fully dressing in costume (although, as I mentioned, some of the outfits I've seen looked like full costumes!), but using accessories, colors and pieces of clothing to represent or pay homage to a theme or character. I've seen a lot of versions of Minnie Mouse from the Disney Bounders (if that's what they're called??). Some of them just use the red and white theme and play that up in their accessories and outfits. Some people play up the polka dot angle. Some people wear black stockings and some sort of red skirt, but maybe wear a polka dot scarf or something. I've seen some Maleficent homages, and the people were wearing purple and black, or dark purplish-blue and black. It's interesting, and Disney seems to be embracing it -- although the line between costume and Disney Bounding non-costume can get blurry!

 

[Sith]

I've never done it so I am probably not describing it properly, but from all that I have seen I think that it can kind of be described as not fully dressing in costume (although, as I mentioned, some of the outfits I've seen looked like full costumes!), but using accessories, colors and pieces of clothing to represent or pay homage to a theme or character. I've seen a lot of versions of Minnie Mouse from the Disney Bounders (if that's what they're called??). Some of them just use the red and white theme and play that up in their accessories and outfits. Some people play up the polka dot angle. Some people wear black stockings and some sort of red skirt, but maybe wear a polka dot scarf or something. I've seen some Maleficent homages, and the people were wearing purple and black, or dark purplish-blue and black. It's interesting, and Disney seems to be embracing it -- although the line between costume and Disney Bounding non-costume can get blurry!

Ok thanks. I've seen some of this stuff, such as a lady wearing stretch pants that had shiny green scales like a mermaid.

 

[Sherry E]

Ok thanks. I've seen some of this stuff, such as a lady wearing stretch pants that had shiny green scales like a mermaid.

Yes, exactly! Sometimes it's the textures or the patterns on the clothes that are supposed to represent the character or theme, and that's a good example.

 

[belle'ssister]

My DD, DGD (8 yrs old) and myself will be at the Mon. Oct 19th party, the first day of our four day visit. From the sound of things some people are happy with the event this year and others are not. It will be our first day in the park so if it isn't the greatest we have three other days left. It's our first MHP so we have nothing to compare it too. We don't get into LGB until 10:00am and after getting to our motel (Candy Cane Inn), have lunch at the Rainforest Café we decided to only purchase party tickets and get park hoppers for the rest of the days.

Anyone know if there is handicapped seating for the parade and fireworks? When we were in the park last December they had special viewing set up at the hub area.

 

[Sherry E]

My DD, DGD (8 yrs old) and myself will be at the Mon. Oct 19th party, the first day of our four day visit. From the sound of things some people are happy with the event this year and others are not. It will be our first day in the park so if it isn't the greatest we have three other days left. It's our first MHP so we have nothing to compare it too. We don't get into LGB until 10:00am and after getting to our motel (Candy Cane Inn), have lunch at the Rainforest Café we decided to only purchase party tickets and get park hoppers for the rest of the days.

Anyone know if there is handicapped seating for the parade and fireworks? When we were in the park last December they had special viewing set up at the hub area.

I could be totally wrong, and hopefully someone who was there last night can correct me if I am, but I thought there was some sort of handicapped viewing area set up somewhere (both in and out of the party).

 

[HopLow1968]

For those who went to the MHP, a few questions.
- How were ride lines in general? We've got conflicting reports on that.
- How were Haunted Mansion and Ghost Galaxy lines in particular?
- Based on what you saw, how early should one line up in front of the castle to get good fireworks viewing?
- How were the character meet and greet lines? Did the lines seem to change over the course of the evening?
- Were there any treat trails that you thought were especially well-done? (we don't plan on going to that many).
- I'll have a regular day's admission as well as MHP tickets, do you think the toontown pre-party would be worth it for me? (seems like it was packed, so I'm not sure I want to brave it.)

I'm getting that the consensus is that candy lines were very long but shortened considerably after fireworks.

 

[pudinhd]

I do not know where the Blue Bayou seating is, but we were able to enjoy VIP seating for PTN and Disneyland Forever fireworks a few months ago. Chairs were set up in the South part of the hub so we were able to see the parade. We turned our chairs toward the castle to enjoy the fireworks in between the shows.

 

[Sith]

I do not know where the Blue Bayou seating is, but we were able to enjoy VIP seating for PTN and Disneyland Forever fireworks a few months ago. Chairs were set up in the South part of the hub so we were able to see the parade. We turned our chairs toward the castle to enjoy the fireworks in between the shows.

I'd still prefer the castle side of the statue, but that's still a great view! The statue doesn't obstruct as much as I thought it would, and it's silhouette in front of the fireworks is actually pretty cool. Thanks for the pics!

 

[Priory]

To The person who did blue bayou, were you over there in time to watch paint the night too?

 

[haileymarie92]

I do not know where the Blue Bayou seating is, but we were able to enjoy VIP seating for PTN and Disneyland Forever fireworks a few months ago. Chairs were set up in the South part of the hub so we were able to see the parade. We turned our chairs toward the castle to enjoy the fireworks in between the shows.

Since the MSBB didn't boast a parade view, I'm assuming the seats are on the castle side of the partners statue. At least I hope so. With all the projection on the castle, sitting on Main Street side of the partners statue is too obstructed for my preference.