HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Oswald23]

Great review Cassie. You said when the Villains switch out at 630. Can you please tell if the male of female villains where out at first? And more specific could you see if Hades was among the men?

Thank you so much!

 

[TACK]

Yes, I agree it's still better than waiting around 2-3hrs for a good spot. And they are definitely seats. Which is better than standing, but the fact that they split us and half get a better experience for the same price, is totally wrong. I'd much rather sit without the partner statue in my view. And now that I know that we -could- be in either section, I'm going to be very disappointed if I am put in the south hub, knowing I paid the same amount as those sitting in the north hub.

Here is what I did - as soon as they said to exit, I was up and gone to the exit to grab the lithograph and where the castmember is holding the lantern - no lagging behind. I was lucky as I was close to the exit to begin with (second table in) so it made it easy. I was close enough for the fireworks viewing that I could have gotten a front row but I wasn't sure if people would be standing in front (they were not), so I stayed a few rows behind. Still I was in front of the statue had a great view. I did notice the chairs in the back and I was surprised people were sitting there as there was room in the front.

 

[SeattleSuz]

I have to say that I think my expectations for the party were way too high. It was fun but way way way too crowded. A lot of guests seemed short on patience and just grumpy. Lots of super whiny children, crying babies, etc. we ended up leaving right before the parade started cuz it just got to be too much for all of us. And here was the high point (sarcasm) for us: we got stuck on Its a Small World for 30 minutes!!!!!! . People clapped when they turned the music off! Lol
Hubby said "never again" to the Halloween party. Our experience at disneyworld was def much better. Sadly...

 

[lily66]

Just managed to get tickets for the MHP on the 27th through the ticket line thank you so much for the person who posted about trying to get tickets this way!. The CM I was talking to said there weren't many left for the 22nd but even less for the 27th.
After reading so much about the crowds at the party we decided to get tickets for a 3rd MHP just so we could take our time and do a little bit each party. Just so you don't think we're over doing it I should add that we're traveling from NZ and this will be our first ever Halloween. I was hoping to get tickets for MSBB also as they were available online when I made the call but by the time I got off hold they had timed out and were gone.
This Disney travel planning can be a real rollercoaster!

 

[RedAngie]

I'm glad I listened to Sherry and got my tickets for October 27 two weeks ago. I was hoping that date wouldn't sell our (wishful thinking), but figured it would. First time for MHP. Went to MNSSHP in Orlando last year (same Tuesday, but the 28th) and that was sold out too. But it wasn't overly crowded IMO and I hope the same holds true for DL.

DH and I intend to focus mainly on the rides, with a bit of trick or treating, same as in Orlando. The parade, fireworks, characters, are not a priority. If we catch a glimpse of them, that will be fine.

Question: In Orlando the Tiki Room was only open until the official party start time, then it became a candy giveaway spot. Does the same hold true in Anaheim? If so, I want to make sure to visit my feathered friends before 6pm.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Today is the day! flying out this afternoon!

going to DTD tonight, dinner at Catal, shopping
Disneyland Friday, MHP, MSBB
DCA Saturday, WOC Lunch at Carthay Circle
Sunday not sure which park for a few hours...flying home

will try to post updates on MHP and MSBB if I get a change, if not will do one Monday.

 

[lily66]

Question: In Orlando the Tiki Room was only open until the official party start time, then it became a candy giveaway spot. Does the same hold true in Anaheim? If so, I want to make sure to visit my feathered friends before 6pm.

Only the Tiki Juice Bar is listed on the MHP Park Map, sorry I couldn't upload a pic??? But it you go to this link it is the pdf of the official party map... https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...ickeys-halloween-party-trick-or-treat-map.pdf

 

[purpleorchids]

We had a nice time at MHP last night and was our first time going. Since 2 of my DDS got sick on this trip we did not go until 5:15 pm. The lines was not very long to get in and we first went to the opera house for annual pass holders gift which was the bag and rice krispies treat.

Since the girls main goal was seeing the villians we just decided to hop in line. We were first in line - hi Cassie probably saw you sitting one the bench . The villians were late coming out and no grand entrance. We first saw the evil queen, cruella and lady tremmain. Sad that we did not see maleficent. We hoped back in line which was already around the bridge to see the male villians. While waiting in line we saw the two step sister, we let DH stay in line while I took the girls to see them, they did chose who to take pictures with. Then we saw the male villians come in there was gov Radcliffe, Jafar, and queen of hearts since Hades was late. We were lucky by the time we were close Hades came out. No signing fir the villians. Once done Queen of hearts was still walking around and the girls got lucky to take a picture with her.

We then walked to frontier land since the girls wanted to go trick or treating. Of course kids wanted candy. The line was long but fairly went fast. At the end of the line there was the line to meet Donald and goofy. Goofy then left. By the time we got up front we were lucky to also get chip and Dale. In this cue the character did sign.

When we exit we were right near the entrance to meet jack sparrow or the Peter pan crew. We hoped in line to find out it was captain jack and was a 20 mun wait. It must have been our lucky night and we were last to see him, then we hoped back in line to meet captain hook, Peter pan, and Wendy. By the time we were close our luck ran out and captain hook left but still got to see Peter pan and Wendy. This cue all characters signed.

The girls wanted more candy so we hoped back in the same trick or treating line. It was then about 8:20 we went to get something to eat. Crowds were already formed to watch the parade. Dh heled our table since the girls wanted to see it again, although it was nothing new since we saw this the other night. We had ok seats at bakery cafe that we just stayed there to watch the fireworks.

Gone back to trick or treating through the stations from frontier land and saw the live scare crows and cadaver dans. The last line we saw the que for Jack and Sally but there line was long and skipped them since we took pictures the day before. They did have a great background for MHP though.

My 6 yr old dd was tired since she was also sick. So DH and her Sat on the bench while I took the other 2 trick or treating. We went in tomorrow land and there was basically no line and walked around the other ones which was very fast due to no lines. We only had maybe two people give us a handful but everyone else gave 3 pieces.

By the time we were done and it was almost 11 we got to see the ending of the villians show which I forgot about and did not even mention a time on the map.

Overall we had a nice experience, the girls loved it. I did think it was a bit pricey but would do it again.

Wanted to thank everyone for their review and Sherry for all her input!

 

[haileymarie92]

So my thoughts on the MHP last night:

Fun atmosphere. The cadaver Dans on rivers of America were awesome! Lots of candy. We didn't even do all the treat trails and still got a load of candy.

We weren't interested in characters so I'm afraid I have no info there.

The negative...it was so crowded!! We were in disneyland all day and it was great with hardly any lines. Then the MHP comes around and holy cow. The first hour was super packed because they were filtering out non MHP guests. I understand that. But even later in the party it was still packed!

 

[Kilala]

It's 31 days until Halloween!!! It also 14 days until I meet up with my friend Christine to go to MHP!!! She was not able to make it last year.

 

[Nonsuch]

Here is what I did - as soon as they said to exit, I was up and gone to the exit to grab the lithograph and where the castmember is holding the lantern - no lagging behind. I was lucky as I was close to the exit to begin with (second table in) so it made it easy. I was close enough for the fireworks viewing that I could have gotten a front row but I wasn't sure if people would be standing in front (they were not), so I stayed a few rows behind. Still I was in front of the statue had a great view. I did notice the chairs in the back and I was surprised people were sitting there as there was room in the front.

Thanks for your report, it seem getting a good seat is not difficult -- if I make it a priority to leave dinner quickly.

Sitting in front the castle was previously reported, but I forgot to ask:
Is this new? In prior years guests were standing. Are guests sitting for "regular" fireworks, or is this only for MHP?

 

[DnA2010]

So our trip is oct 18-25- with park days on 19-24, with Halloween party on 22nd- 5 day hoppers will give us lots of time for rides and shows so our HParty focus will be the stuff specific to the party- this would be villains, the regular characters dressed up, the Cadaver Dans, fireworks (the parade is the same as we can see other nights correct?) treat trails-

Can anyone suggest a strategy for focusing on the Halloween party specifics?

 

[SeattleSuz]

So my thoughts on the MHP last night:

Fun atmosphere. The cadaver Dans on rivers of America were awesome! Lots of candy. We didn't even do all the treat trails and still got a load of candy.

We weren't interested in characters so I'm afraid I have no info there.

The negative...it was so crowded!! We were in disneyland all day and it was great with hardly any lines. Then the MHP comes around and holy cow. The first hour was super packed because they were filtering out non MHP guests. I understand that. But even later in the party it was still packed!

That's pretty much how we felt. It was so crowded...
I was just glad to get some peanut chews for trick or treating. Those are so tasty!!

 

[LisaT91403]

That's pretty much how we felt. It was so crowded...
I was just glad to get some peanut chews for trick or treating. Those are so tasty!!

We are going on 10/16, and I'm getting depressed reading reports about how crowded it is. We went last year (also on a Friday night), and it was a sold out party. The overlap time (4:00-7:00) felt really crowded. After that, we felt that the walkways were very crowded...but the actual ride lines were short (other than Ghost Galaxy and HMH). I'm wondering if that is still the case? Or has something changed?

 

[riostoker]

That's pretty much how we felt. It was so crowded...
I was just glad to get some peanut chews for trick or treating. Those are so tasty!!

Man... wish we could have traded some candy with you!! My kids were complaining about all the peanut chews. At one point, my husband looked in his bag, and it was 1/4 full of peanut chews and had about 2 other pieces of non-peanut-chew candy!!! LOL!

 

[riostoker]

We are going on 10/16, and I'm getting depressed reading reports about how crowded it is. We went last year (also on a Friday night), and it was a sold out party. The overlap time (4:00-7:00) felt really crowded. After that, we felt that the walkways were very crowded...but the actual ride lines were short (other than Ghost Galaxy and HMH). I'm wondering if that is still the case? Or has something changed?

That's basically how it was for us the first party night. Ride lines were short except for HMH. Walkways, character lines, and treat lines were all really long and crowded. Apparently the treat lines get shorter after the parade though. We just didn't stay that late. It was definitely more crowded than I anticipated. I appreciated the short lines for rides, but I would have liked to see more characters. It was just too hard to do both with the crowded walkways (made for slow walking anywhere) and long character lines.

 

[Davidg83]

So I'm flying down to Disneyland tomorrow and going to the Halloween party. Of course I've procrastinated till the last minute and have no costume. Thoughts on this as a simple Pooh option?

 

[Drnifer]

MHP and MSBB review:

I think Facilier came out again to introduce dessert then walked the tables for pictures.

Cassie, do you know If Facilier was signing also? I'm taking my bother as a surprise since Dr. Facilier is his favorite and I'd love to take a frame mat for him to sign. Thanks.

 

[haileymarie92]

We are going on 10/16, and I'm getting depressed reading reports about how crowded it is. We went last year (also on a Friday night), and it was a sold out party. The overlap time (4:00-7:00) felt really crowded. After that, we felt that the walkways were very crowded...but the actual ride lines were short (other than Ghost Galaxy and HMH). I'm wondering if that is still the case? Or has something changed?

Honestly the ride lines during the day were 5-10min for us so we rode a lot during the non MHP times.

During MHP, pirates was 20min,Peter pan was 20min. We also did Mr Toad which was 5 min. But we didn't really venture onto a whole lot more.

HMH was long, but we had done it during the day so we didn't go on. We didn't really go into tomorrow land either, as we rode ghost Galaxy by walking on yesterday morning.

 

[jeanico2000]

So I'm flying down to Disneyland tomorrow and going to the Halloween party. Of course I've procrastinated till the last minute and have no costume. Thoughts on this as a simple Pooh option?

You look adorable! Go for it and have fun!