HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[abminer]

Is it much easier to get a good viewing spot for the second showing of the cavalcade parade? Which direction does it go on the second pass?

 

[figment_jii]

Is it much easier to get a good viewing spot for the second showing of the cavalcade parade? Which direction does it go on the second pass?

I do think it's easier to get a good viewing spot for the second Calvacade. You probably can't wait for it to start and expect to a front row spot, but you probably don't have to get there 30-45 minutes early either. The second Calvacade goes from Main Street to IaSW.

pudinhd, I meant to ask about the photos of the Cadaver Dans on the Haunted Mansion's balcony...I've never seen them on the HM before (I've only seen them on the Rivers of America during MHP). Do you remember if that was during one of the MHPs or was it when they were out for the Limited Time Magic event last year or some other time?

 

[DLmama]

Is it much easier to get a good viewing spot for the second showing of the cavalcade parade? Which direction does it go on the second pass?

We found curb seats for the second cavalcade last year about 10 minutes before it started. We were actually on our way out of the park when we saw the space available, so we decided to stay and watch. It was cute!

It ran from Main Street to IASW.

 

[abminer]

We found curb seats for the second cavalcade last year about 10 minutes before it started. We were actually on our way out of the park when we saw the space available, so we decided to stay and watch. It was cute!

It ran from Main Street to IASW.

Great, with so much waiting around for shows we'll be glad for a shorter wait, maybe 20 min. When a parade starts at main st where is the best place to watch it? Maybe left side of the hub?

 

[figment_jii]

Great, with so much waiting around for shows we'll be glad for a shorter wait, maybe 20 min. When a parade starts at main st where is the best place to watch it? Maybe left side of the hub?

Assuming the route remains the same this year, it's worth noting that the route does not go by City Hall or the Train Station (at least it did not in 2013). The second Cavalcade starts between the Mad Hatter Hat Shop and the Disney Showcase shop (right side of Town Square as you look towards the Castle). It turns right onto Main Street at the Disney Showcase corner. The Cavalcade then heads north on Main Street, passing the Partners Statue on the Tomorrowland side, then heads towards IaSW.

So, when you say "left side of the hub" is that the Tomorrowland or Frontierland side? You'll want to be on the Tomorrowland side of the hub. Personally, when you get there, I would look at the angle and see which one gives you a better view. My feeling (based on the map) would be that if you're going to watch from somewhere south of the Partners Statue (i.e., closer to Main Street), I would watch from the Partners side of the street. If you're north of the statue, I would watch from Tomorrowland side of the street. Basically, I don't like being on the inside of the curve, because you can't really see anything until the Cavalcade is right in front of you.

 

[bigt0513]

I don't know if anyone has seen this tweet for this account on twitter, but they are saying the toon town pre party is coming back. This is the first I've heard of it coming back. I'm hoping this is the case as it will be out very first MHP and want to see Roger Rabbit as we never see him in Florida.

twitter.com/dcharacternews/status/509657548870254592

 

[figment_jii]

I don't know if anyone has seen this tweet for this account on twitter, but they are saying the toon town pre party is coming back. This is the first I've heard of it coming back. I'm hoping this is the case as it will be out very first MHP and want to see Roger Rabbit as we never see him in Florida.
twitter.com/dcharacternews/status/509657548870254592

Just to clarify, this is not an official Disney tweet, so I would still chalk this up as a rumor at this point. Hopefully, this is a good sign, but I'd like to see it posted on one of the official social media outlets before I start planning for it!

 

[bigt0513]

I agree, completely rumor but, thought id share as people have been curious like myself. Gives some light of hope.

 

[Sherry E]

Good morning, folks!

This is going to be one of those extremely hot Halloween Time season start weeks -- September often provides some of our warmest weather of the entire summer. It's way too hot for me. Stay hydrated and apply lots of sunscreen as you enjoy the Halloween offerings this week!

And don't forget to enjoy other seasonal snacks, such as: Caramel Apple Laffy Taffy; Caramel Apple Pirate's Booty; Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt -- Caramel Apple Pie flavor; and Palmer Eye Scream! "chocolaty sandwitches" [sic]!!!


Here is a highlight reel of some of the things you can expect to see at Disneyland in 2 days (and all during Halloween Time) -- it's just a peek, not the full array o' fun!

Signage in Downtown Disney (this photo is from 2013, which is why it says September 13th instead of 12th)...

Character pumpkins over the Disneyland turnstiles (photo from 2013)...

Halloween Time signs (photo from 2013)!

Ads for Mickey's Halloween Party (again, this shot is from 2013, so the start date of the MHP was different than it is this year)...

Giant Mickey Pumpkin holding court in Town Square (photo from 2011)...

The Main Street Pumpkin Festival (photos from 2013)...

Vintage-ish Halloween-themed window displays (photo from 2011)...

Pumpkins representing each land in Disneyland, gathered 'round the Hub (photo from 2011)...

Seasonal goodies!!! (photo from 2013)...

Seasonal souvenirs!!!! (such as this glowing, twinkling bag that can be used for treat collecting at Mickey's Halloween Party, which usually costs around $10 before discounts -- photo from 2013)...

Haunted Mansion Holiday (photo from 2012)...

The Dia de los Muertos display in Frontierland (photo from 2011)...

The Ray Bradbury Halloween Tree in Frontierland (photo from 2013)...

The Halloween Carnival/Halloween Roundup in Frontierland (I already posted photos of the Conjure a Villain area here last week, so I am leaving that part of the Carnival out of this post -- photos from 2013)....

Random Pumpkin People around the Roundup (these two are supposed to be Roy Rogers and Dale Evans -- photo from 2011)...

The Scare-Dy-Crow Shack (which has a lot of cool retro Halloween décor and pumpkin-y details inside -- photo from 2011)...

Animals in Halloween neckwear (photo from 2011)...

Amazing carved pumpkins...

(2011)

(2013)

The Pirates League (photo from 2013)....

Games (photo from 2013)...

Crafts (photo from 2013)...

Candy Corn-colored cotton candy (photo from 2013)...

​

That's just a glimpse of what will be happening during Halloween Time. Again, I showed photos of the Conjure a Villain area last week, so I left them out of this post. I also do not have any photos of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, but that will be there too!

 

[ricardol]

Quick question:

Anyone know if the Disney Halloween Recyclable bags are already being sold? Last year we got to Disney the last week of October and they were already sold out. We are going again the last week of October but a coworker is going this weekend and I might ask her to grab one for me if they are available already.

 

[Sherry E]

Quick question:

Anyone know if the Disney Halloween Recyclable bags are already being sold? Last year we got to Disney the last week of October and they were already sold out. We are going again the last week of October but a coworker is going this weekend and I might ask her to grab one for me if they are available already.

ricardol --

Do you mean like the orange/black one that I posted a photo of above? They will be on sale as of Friday, 9/12, if not before. The may not have the exact same design or color, but there are always at least two tote bags each year -- one that costs about $5.00 and has a Halloween design on it, and one that costs about $10 and has a twinkling, glow in the dark sort of thing happening (like the orange/black one above). They should both be available in 2 days!

I think that the bags tend to sell out faster when the actual party begins, because people want something to carry their candy.

 

[ricardol]

ricardol --

Do you mean like the orange/black one that I posted a photo of above? They will be on sale as of Friday, 9/12, if not before. The may may not have the exact same design or color, but there are always at least two tote bags each year -- one that costs about $5.00 and has a Halloween design on it, and one that costs about $10 and has a twinkling, glow in the dark sort of thing happening (like the orange/black one above). They should both be available in 2 days!

I think that the bags tend to sell out faster when the actual party begins, because people want something to carry their candy.

Yeah the Tote bags is what I was referring too. Thanks for the headsup I will ask my coworker to pick one up for me, because yeah they might run out again this year.

 

[Sherry E]

Yeah the Tote bags is what I was referring too. Thanks for the headsup I will ask my coworker to pick one up for me, because yeah they might run out again this year.

Very good idea. The bag that I posted the photo of above was there on the first day of the season last year, which was 9/13/13. (There has been a green and black version of it in the past as well.)

I think that the supply of bags will be there on 9/12, but may start to sell out by 9/26 or shortly thereafter -- as soon as the MHP begins and people realize they need bags!

 

[figment_jii]

Based on the photo from DisneyGeek.com, the bag looks pretty much the same this year (only it says '2014' on it instead of '2013'). Looks like they're at the Disney Showcase shop for sure, but I'm betting there all over the park at this point.
http://disneygeek.com/disneyland/pictures/large/2014/08/29/29/2

The Minnie Mouse tote is also available via the DisneyStore.com (the flaming pumpkin Mickey one does not appear to be available at this point).

I think that the supply of bags will be there on 9/12, but may start to sell out by 9/26 or shortly thereafter -- as soon as the MHP begins and people realize they need bags!

I think they might last longer than the first MHP...I recall seeing both the regular bag and the one that lights up last year during the second week of October (CHOC walk weekend). (Not sure if you were joking or serious about the potential sell out of the bags after the first MHP.)

 

[2tinkerbell]

Based on the photo from DisneyGeek.com, the bag looks pretty much the same this year (only it says '2014' on it instead of '2013'). Looks like they're at the Disney Showcase shop for sure, but I'm betting there all over the park at this point.
http://disneygeek.com/disneyland/pictures/large/2014/08/29/29/2

The Minnie Mouse tote is also available via the DisneyStore.com (the flaming pumpkin Mickey one does not appear to be available at this point).


I think they might last longer than the first MHP...I recall seeing both the regular bag and the one that lights up last year during the second week of October (CHOC walk weekend). (Not sure if you were joking or serious about the potential sell out of the bags after the first MHP.)

I hope they still have some bags when we arrive on Sept 30th. I just don't know if I can keep purchasing things and hiding them before the big surprise reveal.

Speaking of the surprise, my DD is going to love reading all these posts - especially when it is revealed who I am on here. I love this thread and have it listed for her to look at the day before we leave.

 

[Kilala]

I have a light up bag from last year. I might get the non-light up bag this year. Dose anyone know if any lockers will be avalibale for the party this year?

 

[Sherry E]

Based on the photo from DisneyGeek.com, the bag looks pretty much the same this year (only it says '2014' on it instead of '2013'). Looks like they're at the Disney Showcase shop for sure, but I'm betting there all over the park at this point.
http://disneygeek.com/disneyland/pictures/large/2014/08/29/29/2

The Minnie Mouse tote is also available via the DisneyStore.com (the flaming pumpkin Mickey one does not appear to be available at this point).


I think they might last longer than the first MHP...I recall seeing both the regular bag and the one that lights up last year during the second week of October (CHOC walk weekend). (Not sure if you were joking or serious about the potential sell out of the bags after the first MHP.)

I wasn't joking when I said that the bags "may start to sell out by 9/26 or shortly thereafter," but there is no guarantee how long the bags will last. One year Disney may order more, and one year they may order fewer bags. One year the bags may be more popular. One year they may be less popular. It's best to get them early on, just to be safe.

I went to the second MHP of the season in 2011, on a Monday, and the bag I got that day (which was the green and black version of the orange and black bag I showed on the previous page) was gone/sold out from every single store I checked but one. And it was actually gone from that one lone store earlier in the day, but the CMs found a stash "in the back" before the party began. They said that the bag was very popular and people had been snapping it up.

 

[LisaT91403]

I think that the supply of bags will be there on 9/12, but may start to sell out by 9/26 or shortly thereafter -- as soon as the MHP begins and people realize they need bags!

I'm confused. I thought you were given a bag when you checked in for MHP.

 

[figment_jii]

I'm confused. I thought you were given a bag when you checked in for MHP.

Yes, they do hand out bags when you arrive with your MHP ticket. These are generally small, plastic bags (probably about a gallon or so in volume). The bags that ricardol was asking about, are the ones that they sell in the stores.

 

[ricardol]

Yes, they do hand out bags when you arrive with your MHP ticket. These are generally small, plastic bags (probably about a gallon or so in volume). The bags that ricardol was asking about, are the ones that they sell in the stores.

Back in 2011 the consensus was the CM's gave you a bit more candy when you trick or treat using the tote bags. The small bags they give when you enter you can probably fill pretty quick with candy they don't hold much volume.

Now you don't have to use a disney bag but hey it is a cool tote bag!