HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[jammyjam25]

I envision them having to turn a LOT of people away at the door. Most people see Halloween Party and assume costumes are accepted or even encouraged. And for posters like us or mega planners we may be likely to come across this information but more casual goers and/or locals who have been coming year after year might not think to check the rules or realize there's been a change. Eep!

I'm also confused by the different policies at different parks. I agree they should be consistent across the board.

 

[DisneylandDarling]

I totally agree! It's incredibly frustrating! So Disney's going to turn away a family if the parents dress up in costume with the kids because they weren't aware of the new rule change?

I'm betting that WDW is going to change their policy as well. It doesn't make any sense to have two different policies.

 

[mom2rtk]

I totally agree! It's incredibly frustrating! So Disney's going to turn away a family if the parents dress up in costume with the kids because they weren't aware of the new rule change?

I'm betting that WDW is going to change their policy as well. It doesn't make any sense to have two different policies.

The policy posted by WDW is the changed policy for this year. It was posted in the last couple of months.

Their right hand really needs to pay attention to what the left hand is doing. You can find the policy here:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

 

[DisneylandDarling]

The policy posted by WDW is the changed policy for this year. It was posted in the last couple of months.

You can find the policy here. Their right hand really needs to pay attention to what the left hand is doing.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

I remember them updating the policy a couple months back at WDW (which is the policy that many people assumed would be in place at Disneyland).

But Disneyland "updated" their policy last week or the week before then changed it again just recently. It seems like they're all over the place.

 

[PeachMom]

So... I can wear something on my head, wings, cape and carry a lightsaber. But I can't wear a costume. Clear as mud! LOL

 

[GenGen22]

Why would you need wings if you weren't in costume? I'm more confused than ever.

I think if they really mean no costumes, they needed the same policy at both coasts.

This won't go well.

I agree very confusing. I mean if I can wear wings and a green blouse and pants thus I can dress as tinker bell I think I should call to confirm.

 

[GenGen22]

I remember them updating the policy a couple months back at WDW (which is the policy that many people assumed would be in place at Disneyland).

But Disneyland "updated" their policy last week or the week before then changed it again just recently. It seems like they're all over the place.

Definitely all over the place..

 

[DisneylandDarling]

I agree very confusing. I mean if I can wear wings and a green blouse and pants thus I can dress as tinker bell I think I should call to confirm.

If you do call, be sure to report back on what you hear!

The thing with Disney that I've found is that the person on the phone says one thing, but then the person at the gate says another. It's hard to get a correct, across the board answer from them. I would be afraid of hearing from a CM on the phone saying that costumes are allowed, but then showing up in full costume at the gate and being denied entrance. Then, they won't listen if you say "Well, Rose from guest relations said that costumes were allowed for adults this year". Frustrating! lol

 

[GenGen22]

If you do call, be sure to report back on what you hear!

The thing with Disney that I've found is that the person on the phone says one thing, but then the person at the gate says another. It's hard to get a correct, across the board answer from them. I would be afraid of hearing from a CM on the phone saying that costumes are allowed, but then showing up in full costume at the gate and being denied entrance. Then, they won't listen if you say "Well, Rose from guest relations said that costumes were allowed for adults this year". Frustrating! lol

I definitely will report back. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[merfsko]

Very vague. The fact that they new guidelines list what IS permitted (themed shirts, etc.) is the only thing that makes me very wary. However, if I hadn't been aware of the previous changes and I was a guest who was just now looking up costume guidelines for the first time, I would assume that costumes were permitted for adults (excluding masks, long dresses, layered costumes, etc.), since nowhere does it actually say 'No costumes.' I agree with jammyjam25, if costumes are actually totally prohibited for adults, they're going to be turning people away because of the wording here.

EDIT: It's worth noting that WDW's guideline are actually nearly identical They even include the themed t-shirts line. The main difference is that the guideline points are shifted (two points that are listed under the top part for DLR is listed under 14+ for WDW). Maybe there's hope for us after all?

(I've really bee hoping to go as Cinderella in her working dress, so I'm going to keep dreaming... but I have a back-up plan just in case )

 

[Kilala]

that is wierd. Like I said I will call again this Friday to find out for sure from a CM

 

[lindyv321]

Sounds to me like they don't want the elaborate costumes that have allowed in the past due to increased security concerns. Allowing only basic costumes for adults will help with security screening and make sure everyone is safe.

People DisneyBound at the parks on a daily basis with no issues and that is a viable option to abide by the new rules but still participate in the fun. Me personally I would rather know myself and my family are safe rather than see costumes or have to wait in crazy security lines just to gain entrance to the party.

 

[AussieCaribou]

Hmm...with all the talk about what will not be offered at the Halloween party this year, I am wondering why I would want to pay the extra money...

As I understand it:
No carnival activities (as BTR is closed)
No costumes
No fireworks
No atmosphere area (BT trail & Rivers of America)

So, what will there be?
Treat trails (diabetic so...)
Meet and greets (unless #ThanksShanghai)
Overlays (available during the day)
Cavalcade (hmm...)

I guess I will have to wait to hear what they have to say when then tickets go on sale but I guess I will put in hold the costume...

Disappointed

 

[PeachMom]

Hmm...with all the talk about what will not be offered at the Halloween party this year, I am wondering why I would want to pay the extra money...

As I understand it:
No carnival activities (as BTR is closed)
No costumes
No fireworks
No atmosphere area (BT trail & Rivers of America)

So, what will there be?
Treat trails (diabetic so...)
Meet and greets (unless #ThanksShanghai)
Overlays (available during the day)
Cavalcade (hmm...)

I guess I will have to wait to hear what they have to say when then tickets go on sale but I guess I will put in hold the costume...

Disappointed

No fireworks??

 

[AussieCaribou]

No fireworks??

Sounds like it. After the 60th ends in sept, it looks like no fireworks until spring...something about needing to build new launch platforms...some people think that there will be projections and low level fireworks in front of the castle but not an actual fireworks show...

 

[Snap Crackle Pop]

No fireworks??

The rumor is that there will be a six month hiatus after the 60th Anniversary ends, but it's not official yet.
I wouldn't be surprised if they, and I hope they do move the party to DCA just because of all the stuff that's going on at DL with construction, and all that.

 

[m.a.t.diot]

May I ask where that rumour comes from?

My family and I will be flying from Australia 22Sep and that would be hugely disappointing news.

It's not like we can go back in a month or two.

 

[AussieCaribou]

May I ask where that rumour comes from?

My family and I will be flying from Australia 22Sep and that would be hugely disappointing news.

It's not like we can go back in a month or two.

We are coming from Aus in Oct. So it's the same for us.

Just like the rumors regarding adult costumes not being allowed have been around for a while, the fireworks one has been rumbling for a month or two. Disney has said the end date for the 60th is the first week of Sept. For a while now, the rumors have said that with the end of the 60th, the big fireworks display would be going (too expensive). There are those who say that the fireworks cause an issue in the construction zone. I would suggest that is correct given the fallout zone location (ToonTown). So, the rumors say that they can't build Star Wars land with the fireworks going and that they need to build new launch platforms. Either way (cost or construction), with the downsizing of Disneyland entertainment, I will be happily surprised if we have anything cool to do at night in that park. I think that this is my first time feeling depressed before a Disneyland visit.

That said, nothing official regarding Lesser fireworks or a night time parade have been released from Dinsey. So, we can hope...

 

[mom2rtk]

No fireworks??

WOW. If I had know that I probably would have scheduled WDW this year instead of DLR.

I really hope that's wrong.

But the PP is right. Why on EARTH would anyone pay the extra money for the party if that's the case?

 

[ludari]

Really disappointed about the costume guidelines for adults. I had made three different costumes for the Halloween season at DLR and now it appears I can't wear any of them... so disappointing.