HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[WanderlustNZ]

In case anyone is interested tickets are on sale. So excited because I have just bought some.

I think they went on sale shortly after midnight, not 7am as predicted.

 

[TulipsNZ]

In case anyone is interested tickets are on sale. So excited because I have just bought some.

I think they went on sale shortly after midnight, not 7am as predicted.

WOOOHHHOOOO thank you so much Wanderlust, we have tickets for Sept 26th!!!

 

[WanderlustNZ]

WOOOHHHOOOO thank you so much Wanderlust, we have tickets for Sept 26th!!!

It is so exciting!

I doubt the parties will sell out over the next day or two, but it's still a nice feeling to know tickets and dates are locked in. Particularly given the time and money we've already committed to getting there in the first place.

 

[meagus]

Yep, got ours too!! One more thing to cross off the list! So excited!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mikana876]

I was just coming here to post the same thing! We got our tickets! Yay!

 

[Kilale]

Is there a way to buy a combination ticket for the events? Instead of having to buy a regular admission ticket AND the party ticket?

My fiance and I will be there for our honeymoon and we only have one day for Disneyland, so we wanted to make it a whole day.. but it seems expensive to pay for regular admission tickets for only an extra 5 or so hours.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Is there a way to buy a combination ticket for the events? Instead of having to buy a regular admission ticket AND the party ticket? My fiance and I will be there for our honeymoon and we only have one day for Disneyland, so we wanted to make it a whole day.. but it seems expensive to pay for regular admission tickets for only an extra 5 or so hours.

No there isn't. They only way would be to buy a hopper and go over to DCA when the party starts and forgo the party.

 

[figment_jii]

Is there a way to buy a combination ticket for the events? Instead of having to buy a regular admission ticket AND the party ticket? My fiance and I will be there for our honeymoon and we only have one day for Disneyland, so we wanted to make it a whole day.. but it seems expensive to pay for regular admission tickets for only an extra 5 or so hours.

Unfortunately, there is no combination ticket. MHP is a hard ticket event, so you must purchase a party ticket if you want to stay. Basically, DL's operating hours end at the start of the party and the party is considered an "after hours" activity. DCA will likely be open, so you could "hop" to DCA if you didn't want to buy a MHP ticket (assuming you have a park hopper ticket).

 

[Kilale]

She wants to do the party more than anything else on the trip so not going to the party isn't an option

I also wanted to spend the morning at Disneyland to try and get as many rides in as possible as I imagine it will only get busier the closer to the party we get.. ah well the is the first time we are there together and probably the last time before we have kids, might as well enjoy it price be damned.

Thanks for the responses, much appreciated. And fast!

 

[Sherry E]

Congratulations to the new group of Mickey's Halloween Party ticket holders who were/are able to buy tickets today! I know it's an exciting feeling, isn't it? It's also a relief and a comfort to know that you have that part of the planning out of the way and can now just focus on mapping out the rest of your trip!

Everyone is correct that -- unless there is a weird surge in ticket sales and a fluke occurs in which parties begin to sell out in a couple of days -- the party nights should not sell out immediately.

Still, there are certain nights you might want to keep an eye on, and act quickly if need be (such as the first night of the MHP; the final night/Halloween; the second party of the season; the second Friday party of the MHP; and maybe even the Friday party right before Columbus Day).

Anyway, I am dreading August (the sun ), but I am so glad that July is almost done, as now we have just over 6 weeks until Halloween Time begins! Wheeeeeeeee!!!!

All we have to do now is wait for any info about new Halloween Time details to come in via the Parks Blog. Even if not much has changed for 2014, there will still be at least a few Halloween Time blogs about the season that roll in.

She wants to do the party more than anything else on the trip so not going to the party isn't an option

I also wanted to spend the morning at Disneyland to try and get as many rides in as possible as I imagine it will only get busier the closer to the party we get.. ah well the is the first time we are there together and probably the last time before we have kids, might as well enjoy it price be damned.

Thanks for the responses, much appreciated. And fast!

Kilale --

We have some awesome contributors here, who make sure to get the questions answered as quickly (and as accurately) as possible!

 

[2tinkerbell]

Add me to the group who have their MHP tickets!!! I was going to wait until after the weekend (payday) to make the purchase, but, my Supervisor just walked in and announced that he had his tickets and I got jealous

I am SO EXCITED!!!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Just wanted to share a small piece of excitement for our family. Just got new school shoes for the kids and measured my youngest with them on. Right now, she is just above 40 in! Hopefully that means in 2.5 months, the time of our trip, she'll be well over it. It will be the first time that EVERYBODY in my family has been tall enough to ride the majority of the rides! No more waiting out and switching off! DS hits 46 in his, which means hopefully he's tall enough for Indy

I know this isn't really Halloween related, but I had to share somewhere!

 

[Sherry E]

2tinkerbell -- That's great that you got your tickets! Why let the Supervisor have all the fun? It's exciting to have them now, and as long as you were able to purchase them now, why not?



Jamie -- I forgot to ask you a couple of days ago. Did you ever end up getting a confirmation email from DLR for your MHP tickets? Or did the tickets show up in your email? Any developments in that area since you called and got them to look up your order?

That's a big deal that your whole family will be able to ride most of the rides now that your little one will reach the height requirement! It is probably a pain to have to switch off and wait on the sidelines. It will be more fun when everyone can ride together.

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[Kilale]

Got both sets of tickets handled, feels good to check that off the list. Thanks again for the help.

Now more questions, if you could give one piece of advice for a DL newbie, what would it be? Last time I was here I was 3 years old and I don't remember much

Also, has anyone else done the transition from day goer to party goer before? Do you just need to go back to the front and get your bracelet for the Halloween party at 3 PM or after? Or can you just get both put on first thing in the morning? Not having to leave the park and wait in line again would be ideal.

Also how does the monorail from Downtown Disney work? As long as you have already entered the park once and are within your time constraint (10-5 for the day ticket or 3-11 for the Halloween party) you can take it right into the park to avoid any line ups?

Just trying to figure out the easiest way for us to leave the park, go back to our hotel, shower up, put on the costumes, maybe have a 20 minute siesta and then get back in for the Halloween party.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

2tinkerbell -- That's great that you got your tickets! Why let the Supervisor have all the fun? It's exciting to have them now, and as long as you were able to purchase them now, why not? Jamie -- I forgot to ask you a couple of days ago. Did you ever end up getting a confirmation email from DLR for your MHP tickets? Or did the tickets show up in your email? Any developments in that area since you called and got them to look up your order? That's a big deal that your whole family will be able to ride most of the rides now that your little one will reach the height requirement! It is probably a pain to have to switch off and wait on the sidelines. It will be more fun when everyone can ride together.

No, never did get the email. I don't know if I should call back and see if they can re-email them (can they do that?) or just wait. I do feel better that they found them in the system, but I'm still really nervous they're may be problems and I'd hate to get all the way down there and find out then.

 

[TulipsNZ]

Just wanted to share a small piece of excitement for our family. Just got new school shoes for the kids and measured my youngest with them on. Right now, she is just above 40 in! Hopefully that means in 2.5 months, the time of our trip, she'll be well over it. It will be the first time that EVERYBODY in my family has been tall enough to ride the majority of the rides! No more waiting out and switching off! DS hits 46 in his, which means hopefully he's tall enough for Indy

I know this isn't really Halloween related, but I had to share somewhere!

I remember the first time my two oldest boys could ride together with us (local theme park only), it was so exciting.

 

[figment_jii]

Just wanted to share a small piece of excitement for our family. Just got new school shoes for the kids and measured my youngest with them on. Right now, she is just above 40 in! Hopefully that means in 2.5 months, the time of our trip, she'll be well over it. It will be the first time that EVERYBODY in my family has been tall enough to ride the majority of the rides! No more waiting out and switching off! DS hits 46 in his, which means hopefully he's tall enough for Indy

I know this isn't really Halloween related, but I had to share somewhere!

That is great! Congrats!

No, never did get the email. I don't know if I should call back and see if they can re-email them (can they do that?) or just wait. I do feel better that they found them in the system, but I'm still really nervous they're may be problems and I'd hate to get all the way down there and find out then.

If calling isn't a problem, I would probably just call. At worse, they say they cannot resend the email. Basically, aside from the time it takes, I really don't see a major downside to calling and asking.

Also, has anyone else done the transition from day goer to party goer before? Do you just need to go back to the front and get your bracelet for the Halloween party at 3 PM or after? Or can you just get both put on first thing in the morning? Not having to leave the park and wait in line again would be ideal.

For the last few years, they had a location set-up inside the park where you could pick up your wristbands, treat bag, and map starting at 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm. Last year, the stations were located at the entrance to Frontierland. You cannot use your MHP ticket to enter DL earlier than 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm (depending on when the party starts) and they do not start distributing wristbands until when the MHP tickets are valid.

Also how does the monorail from Downtown Disney work? As long as you have already entered the park once and are within your time constraint (10-5 for the day ticket or 3-11 for the Halloween party) you can take it right into the park to avoid any line ups?

You know, I don't know how MHP tickets work with the monorail. Under normal circumstances, you would use your MHP ticket and get your wristband and treat bag when you enter. The monorail takes you into the park (Tomorrowland), so either they have to have the wristbands at the DTD monorail station or you would have to go to the main gate. Hopefully someone will chime in about how the monorail worked last year.

I'm not sure what you mean by time constraints...day guests can use their valid park ticket to enter DL using the monorail any time during the normal operating day. It's the "10-5" that has me confused. On days when the park is open until 6 pm, I would assume you could use the monorail until 6:00 pm (assuming it's running).

The monorail is fun, but not necessarily the most time efficient way to get to DL. The cars aren't that big and guests are not required to exit at the DTD station. So you may have to wait for more than one monorail if you go this route.

On an unrelated note, at least Disneyland Today remembered to announce that MHP tickets are now on sale to the general public on their Facebook and Twitter feeds!

 

[pudinhd]

I was hoping this would have info about Toon Town, but nope...

Five Things You Can’t Miss During Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...g-mickeys-halloween-party-at-disneyland-park/

 

[Sherry E]

I was hoping this would have info about Toon Town, but nope...

Five Things You Can’t Miss During Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...g-mickeys-halloween-party-at-disneyland-park/

Thanks so much for posting, pudinhd!

Not only does it not involve anything about Toontown, but it really doesn't involve anything new. That Blog seems to have been thrown together today -- because today is the day when the general public can get MHP tickets -- as an MHP reminder. There is nothing new or revealing in it at all! Boo!

But, as I mentioned on the previous page, "Even if not much has changed for 2014, there will still be at least a few Halloween Time blogs about the season that roll in."

Did I call it, or did I call it? It's good to know that the Parks Blog is paying attention (and they DO know about this Superthread and the Christmas Superthread, so I'm not even making that up!).

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I'm still planning to post a list of other MHP-related threads, articles and blogs in a few days, including reviews and recaps from some of our DIS'ers last year!

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I just needed to point this out too, lest anyone should ever doubt me when I say that I know what I'm talking about!

Back on June 22nd, I said to momof6princesses in this post:

"What's funny is that, when the Parks Blog does release any kind of tiny morsel of info about Halloween in the summer, they will always make some sort of statement along the lines of, "We know that summer just started, but..." or "We know that Halloween is a long way off, but..." Something like that. It's almost as if they feel the need to excuse or justify the reasons for posting Halloween (or holiday season) info in advance!!!"

Erin didn't use that kind of wording when she posted the first July Parks Blog about the Halloween Time and MHP dates, but what did she say in today's Parks Blog (which pudinhd linked above)?:

"It may be July, but the time has come to get ready once again for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland park!"

See what I mean? They always throw in some kind of wording like that, as if they have to excuse, explain, qualify or otherwise justify bringing up Halloween Time or the holidays in summer -- even though people want to know about Halloween Time and the holidays in the summer!!!!!!!!!!

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[crystal1313]

Just wanted to share a small piece of excitement for our family. Just got new school shoes for the kids and measured my youngest with them on. Right now, she is just above 40 in! Hopefully that means in 2.5 months, the time of our trip, she'll be well over it. It will be the first time that EVERYBODY in my family has been tall enough to ride the majority of the rides! No more waiting out and switching off! DS hits 46 in his, which means hopefully he's tall enough for Indy

I know this isn't really Halloween related, but I had to share somewhere!

SO exciting!!! DS6 hit over 48 inch this past trip and rode Screamin for the first time. He loved it! Talked DS4 who is over 42 inches into finally riding Space Mtn, Splash Mtn and BTMR! It's SO nice to be able to ride together