HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[figment_jii]

Is the toon town pre party even on this year? I have last years description of MHP and it lists it but didn't see it in this years??

It was new last year, so at this point, it isn't clear if it was a "one-off" or if they'll have it again this year. They didn't say anything about it in the Halloween Time announcement, so I think we'll have to a wait a bit for more details.

 

[laura&fam]

I was starting to think I was totally clueless 2 years ago and just missed the Pre-party. I'll watch for more info on it as it gets closer. I'm still overjoyed that we even have dates!

 

[briggscreek]

Yay, we'll be there for the first Halloween party. Since I have a Disney visa, I'll be able to buy tickets on the 16th, right? Can I purchase them online or do I have to call?

 

[DenaRox]

It was new last year, so at this point, it isn't clear if it was a "one-off" or if they'll have it again this year. They didn't say anything about it in the Halloween Time announcement, so I think we'll have to a wait a bit for more details.

Just something I noticed that they took the time to remove from the disney website MHP description. For the most part the wording is almost identical to last years, just a few little changes and the whole removal of the pre-party. Sounded kind of fun.

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[Sherry E]

I just had a quick second to pop over here, but I will be back later.

By the way, I filled in most of the noteworthy dates in the Dates To Remember post (I have a similar post in my Christmas/Holiday Superthread) -- Here. Let me know if I left out or forgot about any major, important dates, big school breaks, etc.



My feeling is that the more extensive details of anything "new" (new treat trails, new character photos spots, whatever) at the MHP are still being sorted out, and that includes whether or not the Toontown pre-party will return. I don't think that everything has been figured out yet.

I tend to think that the MHP info on the DLR site is, for now, just the preliminary, basic info. Chances are, a couple of treat trails will be added in or change, and the maps will have to reflect that, and maybe they will decide on the fate of the Toontown pre-party as we get closer as well.

I can't see any reason why the Toontown pre-party would not come back, unless it was a horrible disaster, a massive inconvenience or somehow caused a huge financial loss, but one never knows. It was a good idea because: (1) It involved Toontown in Halloween Time in some way, shape or form -- whereas, previously it had not been involved because it always has to close early; and (2) It gave the youngest MHP attendees the chance to collect some candy before having to get home early and go to bed!

So I think that Disney is probably still brainstorming, and we will find out more about Halloween Time and the MHP as we go along. (Even the text on the DLR website can change over time, or be incomplete -- it's happened before!) At this rate we are lucky that we even got the MHP dates, the Halloween Time dates, the MHP prices and the dates on which the MHP tickets will go on sale, so we can't expect miracles from them!

Yay, we'll be there for the first Halloween party. Since I have a Disney visa, I'll be able to buy tickets on the 16th, right? Can I purchase them online or do I have to call?

briggscreek --

Unless Disney has a different set-up this year for Disney Rewards Visa holders and Disney Vacation Club members to order online and get those discounts applied, you will have to call the phone number (I have all of that info in the MHP FAQ post on page 1, Question #7, I think) and order that way. They usually have a link set up for AP holders to order online and get the discount, but the Visa and DVC people have had to call in to get the discount applied. Unless that has changed this year, that's what you'd have to do.

 

[sgrap]

Did anyone find prices for the various dates yet? Someone mentioned it, but I could find prices anywhere.

Also, what is your opinion about a Wednesday (Oct. 22nd) vs. Friday (Oct. 24th) if you have a choice? We will have a 13 and a 12 year old with us, so late evening is not a factor (for them at least--for us parents it might be! ). I'd rather have things less crowded, or clear out earlier. What about days of the week surrounding those MHP dates? Will we be missing anything if we don't stay a weekend that time of year?

So glad to be finally talking specifics instead of guessing!

 

[Sherry E]

Did anyone find prices for the various dates yet? Someone mentioned it, but I could find prices anywhere.

Also, what is your opinion about a Wednesday (Oct. 22nd) vs. Friday (Oct. 24th) if you have a choice? We will have a 13 and a 12 year old with us, so late evening is not a factor (for them at least--for us parents it might be! ). I'd rather have things less crowded, or clear out earlier. What about days of the week surrounding those MHP dates? Will we be missing anything if we don't stay a weekend that time of year?

So glad to be finally talking specifics instead of guessing!

All the prices are in the MHP FAQ post on page 1 (post #3, Question #8)!

 

[sgrap]

All the prices are in the MHP FAQ post on page 1 (post #3, Question #8)!

AH, now I see it! Thanks! I think I had only been looking on the blog.

 

[mummabear]

So we will be there for Halloween opening but my hopes for an earlier party dates like WDW have been dashed . Sadly Irvine pumpkin patch doesn't open until 2 days after we leave as well.
I am looking forward to the carnival and have my fingers crossed for a Pirates league announcement soon.

 

[defnjeb]

Does anyone know if I can buy MHP tickets for all of my family using my annual pass?

 

[sgrap]

Does anyone know if I can buy MHP tickets for all of my family using my annual pass?

I think you can buy 8 tickets, right? Is that 8 tickets with each AP?

 

[crystal1313]

Does anyone know if I can buy MHP tickets for all of my family using my annual pass?

You can only buy 8 tickets with your AP I believe.

 

[Sherry E]

This press release from Disneyland News basically says the same thing that the Disney Parks Blog said yesterday (I think they trade info!), but here it is:



"After-hours ‘Mickey’s Halloween Party’ Expands to 14 Nights as Disneyland Resort Celebrates Halloween Time 2014" -- Disneyland News, July 3, 2014

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[she who must read]

Thanks for all of this info - I did not read every page...so excuse me if I am repeating.

For our first Halloween party, we are picking between Friday, Oct 10th OR Friday, Oct 31...I love the idea of Halloween but fear it will be more crowded.

Opinions?

Thanks all!

Wendy

 

[ALittleBitWitchy]

I had no idea the dates for the Halloween party were announced! I'm so frustrated. What does it take to get e-mail notifications? We are annual pass holders and have a profile/account through GoDisneyland.com. We've had this account for over a year. We love Halloween time at Disney and go every year.

 

[sgrap]

I had no idea the dates for the Halloween party were announced! I'm so frustrated. What does it take to get e-mail notifications? We are annual pass holders and have a profile/account through GoDisneyland.com. We've had this account for over a year. We love Halloween time at Disney and go every year.

The info just came out and the tickets aren't on sale yet, so you haven't missed anything. We have AP's too and didn't get any info--thank goodness for DISboards!

 

[ALittleBitWitchy]

That's so good to hear! I thought we were the only ones!

It silly they don't send out an e-mail for this. I was just on the GoDisneyland site and it didn't say anything about the Halloween party (no dates or info listed). Maybe I wasn't logged in? Or does it just come up when you go to your annual pass holder page (with current daily events and hours)?

DISboards are such a lifesaver!

 

[sgrap]

That's so good to hear! I thought we were the only ones!

It silly they don't send out an e-mail for this. I was just on the GoDisneyland site and it didn't say anything about the Halloween party (no dates or info listed). Maybe I wasn't logged in? Or does it just come up when you go to your annual pass holder page (with current daily events and hours)?

DISboards are such a lifesaver!

My guess is that they will send out an e-mail, but I agree it would be nice if it came at the same time that they posted the info.

I've only just checked the link--I haven't checked into my AP page yet. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/ev...h14NightsofMickey’sHalloweenParty000502-07-14

 

[figment_jii]

Thanks for all of this info - I did not read every page...so excuse me if I am repeating.

For our first Halloween party, we are picking between Friday, Oct 10th OR Friday, Oct 31...I love the idea of Halloween but fear it will be more crowded. Opinions?

I think either party will be fun regardless of crowds. I would say it's almost a certainty that Halloween night will sell out. The 10th will probably also sell out because it's the Friday before Columbus Day weekend. So in that way I do think both parties will be sell outs so there will be crowds. I haven't been to a Halloween night party, but the other sell out parties I've been to haven't felt that bad to me. There were crowds, but I found moving around the park wasn't that hard. I would probably opt to go to which ever party works better for you. However, if there is a chance to go to both, I would do that!

 

[PHXscuba]

I just found out my sister and her family are finally going back to DLR this fall! They haven't been in about 6 years. Her brother-in-law works for one of the video game companies Disney owns and is getting them passes. So I get to give them some tips for a 3-day trip. Biggest challenge will be restraining myself from giving them an overload of advice. I am glad to see the Halloween Party news so they can plan their days around it.

Have a great weekend to all!

PHXscuba