HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Ember]

In truth, I can't actually see them doing this, especially in Disneyland which is such a community park. Six or seven weeks of parties, mostly attended by locals and for many of them it's a tradition. As adult costumes have always been allowed at this special event (and even encouraged), I can imagine many, many people failing to check the rules this time. So we're talking turning away at least a few thousand costumed guests. That would be some bad publicity.

Much easier to bring in metal detectors or body scanners for the party nights of security is the concern...

 

[Kilala]

I think someone else talked about this and they don't want adults wearing layered costumes anymore.

 

[AussieCaribou]

Have a look at the costume rules for the WDW party and you will see that adults are allowed to wear costumes but that there are more restrictions now. They also say that costumes with many layers will be subject to greater scrutiny.

If I were thinking of wearing a hoop with my princess dress, I would email in and ask Disney for clarification if that would be okay.

We are assuming the rules will be similar at Disneyland.

 

[EPHomie]

Hi everyone! We were planning a fall trip to WDW but my husband just got mil orders to California, so change of plans! We'll be living within driving distance, so I'm thinking of a one day stop in to DL for one of the Halloween parties. I see that the party tickets normally include parking. Can someone tell me if that is all day parking, or just starting around 3 or 4? I'm thinking of taking our two year old for a late character breakfast and some time at DTD (we won't have regular park tickets) before heading in to the party. Will it be okay if he's wearing a costume to a character meal?

He's never been to a Disney park, is there anything else we should do while we wait? Maybe some other fall fun? It won't be our only trip, so I don't want to overload him, just some fun while we wait.

 

[Kilala]

Hi everyone! We were planning a fall trip to WDW but my husband just got mil orders to California, so change of plans! We'll be living within driving distance, so I'm thinking of a one day stop in to DL for one of the Halloween parties. I see that the party tickets normally include parking. Can someone tell me if that is all day parking, or just starting around 3 or 4? I'm thinking of taking our two year old for a late character breakfast and some time at DTD (we won't have regular park tickets) before heading in to the party. Will it be okay if he's wearing a costume to a character meal?

He's never been to a Disney park, is there anything else we should do while we wait? Maybe some other fall fun? It won't be our only trip, so I don't want to overload him, just some fun while we wait.

Hello!!
I do know some of the awnsers
question #1 parking is for all day.
I think you will be ok to wear your costumes. I want to do that myself of the day of a party.

 

[lightsofmine]

DH and I are wondering if you need a regular park pass as well as the party pass for the day you want to go? For example, we were planning on taking a day off between our park days, on the non park day, we would go to the party when the gates open specifically for it (with party tix of course) correct?

 

[LisaT91403]

DH and I are wondering if you need a regular park pass as well as the party pass for the day you want to go? For example, we were planning on taking a day off between our park days, on the non park day, we would go to the party when the gates open specifically for it (with party tix of course) correct?

You do not need a regular park ticket just to go to the party. Your party ticket allows you to enter the park 3 hours before the party starts...so 3:00 entry for the 6:00pm parties and 4:00 entry for the 7:00 parties.

 

[justgrace]

In truth, I can't actually see them doing this, especially in Disneyland which is such a community park. Six or seven weeks of parties, mostly attended by locals and for many of them it's a tradition. As adult costumes have always been allowed at this special event (and even encouraged), I can imagine many, many people failing to check the rules this time. So we're talking turning away at least a few thousand costumed guests. That would be some bad publicity.

Much easier to bring in metal detectors or body scanners for the party nights of security is the concern...

I agree. I hope you're right!!

 

[lightsofmine]

You do not need a regular park ticket just to go to the party. Your party ticket allows you to enter the park 3 hours before the party starts...so 3:00 entry for the 6:00pm parties and 4:00 entry for the 7:00 parties.

Thank you!!

 

[lindyv321]

Does anyone think it's a possibility that the Halloween parties may start on September 23 rather than on the last Friday? If they wait until the last Friday, which would be September 30, they would miss out on a few party dates compared to what it's been the last few years since the last Friday has fallen closer to the 25th or 26th previously.

 

[kiapepito]

No announcements yet...?!!!

 

[Kilala]

No announcements yet...?!!!

I wish. Maybe if we are lucky next month, May. If not late June or sometime in July

 

[Geemo]

I wish. Maybe if we are lucky next month, May. If not late June or sometime in July

Isn't it usually announced in July with ticket sales beginning at the end of July?

We plan to go for the first full weekend in October, the 1st and 2nd. I'd like to book airfare soon but I'm not real sure whether there will be a Friday 9-30 party or a Monday 10-3 party for us to tie into. If I at least knew the party schedule I could book our flights and wait for MHP tickets to go on sale. I could even go for a Tuesday 10-4 party....

As if Disney doesn't already know what they'll be doing for Halloween.

Oh well.... Time will pass and it will be time to go before we know it.

Geemo

 

[kiapepito]

I feel deja vu of waiting and waiting for the Disney Cruise itinerary release last month! Lol!

 

[Lebestiole]

Does anyone know when is Small World closing down for it's xmas re-decoration? My mom and I went to Disneyland last year, and it was closed down. The closed it on the 19th. Is it always closed on that day?

Thank you!!!

 

[Kilala]

Does anyone know when is Small World closing down for it's xmas re-decoration? My mom and I went to Disneyland last year, and it was closed down. The closed it on the 19th. Is it always closed on that day?

Thank you!!!

that may be the last day for Small World to be open. Since the days fall different this year There may be a chance of it being open.

 

[Kilala]

Isn't it usually announced in July with ticket sales beginning at the end of July?

We plan to go for the first full weekend in October, the 1st and 2nd. I'd like to book airfare soon but I'm not real sure whether there will be a Friday 9-30 party or a Monday 10-3 party for us to tie into. If I at least knew the party schedule I could book our flights and wait for MHP tickets to go on sale. I could even go for a Tuesday 10-4 party....

As if Disney doesn't already know what they'll be doing for Halloween.

Oh well.... Time will pass and it will be time to go before we know it.

Geemo

Yes you are right about that. If they move MHP to DCA this year they may anounce it earlyer. But, the tickets won't going on sale untill sometime in July.

 

[Kilala]

Hey everyone!!! I have already started on a costume of MHP. I will post pictures soon.

 

[Lebestiole]

Hey everyone!!! I have already started on a costume of MHP. I will post pictures soon.

I thought adults couldn't wear costumes this year? D:

 

[justgrace]

I thought adults couldn't wear costumes this year? D:

I think they said they could, but they cannot have multiple layers or touch the ground (like full length princess dresses) or they would be subject to additional screening.