HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[LisaT91403]

So it's the first party, and it's during the dreaded "overlap" hours right now. I just took a quick look on my Mousewait app, and while I realize it can sometimes be hit or miss, I'm surprised at how short the wait times are. For example:

BTMRR: 25 min (5:34pm)
BTMRR FP Return: 6:20pm (at 5:33pm)

HMH: 20 min (6:17pm)

Matterhorn: 1 min (I guess not possible, but reported at 6:09pm)

Mr. Toad: 16 min (5:00pm)

Peter Pan: 36 min (5:00pm)

I will say, however, that there are other attractions looking more as I would have expected:

Indy: 50 min (6:03pm)

Pirates: 30 min (5:41pm)

SMGG: 60 min (6:17pm)

Splash: 45 min (5:22pm)

Star Tours: 45 min (6:19pm)

 

[Sherry E]

So it's the first party, and it's during the dreaded "overlap" hours right now. I just took a quick look on my Mousewait app, and while I realize it can sometimes be hit or miss, I'm surprised at how short the wait times are. For example:

BTMRR: 25 min (5:34pm)
BTMRR FP Return: 6:20pm (at 5:33pm)

HMH: 20 min (6:17pm)

Matterhorn: 1 min (I guess not possible, but reported at 6:09pm)

Mr. Toad: 16 min (5:00pm)

Peter Pan: 36 min (5:00pm)

I will say, however, that there are other attractions looking more as I would have expected:

Indy: 50 min (6:03pm)

Pirates: 30 min (5:41pm)

SMGG: 60 min (6:17pm)

Splash: 45 min (5:22pm)

Star Tours: 45 min (6:19pm)

LisaT91403 --

A live-from-the-scene report!!!! This is the first one!! Some of those wait times are not too horrible (assuming they are correct). Does it look particularly crowded? I remember NOS and Main Street being very crowded during the dreaded overlap time.

 

[BayGirl22]

We got in just before 4:00. Crowds are medium level IMO. The wait for HM at 5:00 was 30 minutes.

Party map shows 10 treat trails, no mention of anything in Toontown. They've been rolling out the treat carts. Party starts in just a few minutes.

 

[Sherry E]

We got in just before 4:00. Crowds are medium level IMO. The wait for HM at 5:00 was 30 minutes.

Party map shows 10 treat trails, no mention of anything in Toontown. They've been rolling out the treat carts. Party starts in just a few minutes.

BayGirl22 --

Thank you for checking in and letting us know!

I think that last year there were 50-something treat stations scattered around between all of those trails. I wonder if there are as many this year.

 

[LisaT91403]

LisaT91403 --

A live-from-the-scene report!!!! This is the first one!! Some of those wait times are not too horrible (assuming they are correct). Does it look particularly crowded? I remember NOS and Main Street being very crowded during the dreaded overlap time.

Sorry, Sherry, I'm not in the park. I was looking at my Mousewait app on my phone at home. Why? Because I'm weird like that. Sorry I didn't make it more clear in my original post.

 

[Sherry E]

Sorry, Sherry, I'm not in the park. I was looking at my Mousewait app on my phone at home. Why? Because I'm weird like that. Sorry I didn't make it more clear in my original post.

LisaT91403 --

Oh, it's okay! No problem. So BayGirl22 was the first "live from the scene" reporter!

It sounds like it hasn't gotten too hideously crowded, so that's good.

 

[BayGirl22]

LisaT91403 --

Oh, it's okay! No problem. So BayGirl22 was the first "live from the scene" reporter!

It sounds like it hasn't gotten too hideously crowded, so that's good.

No not crazy crowded. I usually come I the low season and this wasn't bad for me. We've been in NOS and frontier land the whole time.

 

[lorijohnhill]

In just over 45 minutes, the first Mickey's Halloween Party of the season will begin!!!! Who will be the first person to report back with details? Will it be figment_jii? Will it be perlster (if perlster went to the MHP tonight)? Will it be ClosetDisneyJunkie?? Will it be BayGirl22? Will it be someone else? lorijohnhill -- Are those like their apple pies? I have seen the holiday season version of those -- which have some sort of holiday sprinkles on them and may or may not be seasonally flavored -- but I didn't know they had pumpkin as well! Then again, every other brand and manufacturer is cashing in on Pumpkin Pandemonium, so why not McDonald's too? Since the McDonald's apple pies are so popular (and have been popular for decades), I am surprised they don't capitalize on Fall by offering a caramel apple version of the pie...or DO they offer a caramel apple version of the pie that I never knew existed? What I do know is that I have located my Dreyer's Limited Edition Peppermint Wonderland ice cream, and as of tomorrow morning it will be resting comfortably in my freezer! (While I am getting that, I may pick up a random pumpkin product at Starbucks or a Twix Ghost or something too!)

Yes, they are like the apple pies. Now, I would be all over a caramel apple pie! That would be awesome.

 

[ClosetDisneyJunkie]

Not crazy crowded at all. The treat trail lines are long but move at a reasonable pace. Many rides are walk-on (walked on to Indy and Jungle Cruise and many others looked quite short). We haven't bothered with SMGG or HMH tonight because we rode both multiple times earlier today (very reasonable crowds today IMO). We didn't get back for the party until almost 7 but according to a CM at the wait times board there was a small preparty in toontown tonight (can't confirm i wonder if anyone else can?)

Only bummer of the night has been the fireworks which were cut short due to some winds at higher altitudes, apparently.

Busy, but not insane. I just ran back to the hotel to grab a couple of sweatshirts for folks as it's cooling down (love being this close!!) Headed back over now.

I was able to grab MHP maps for everyone I PM'd with btw, you'll see those coming your way starting Monday.

Good times.

 

[Imdboss]

Not crazy crowded at all. The treat trail lines are long but move at a reasonable pace. Many rides are walk-on (walked on to Indy and Jungle Cruise and many others looked quite short). We haven't bothered with SMGG or HMH tonight because we rode both multiple times earlier today (very reasonable crowds today IMO). We didn't get back for the party until almost 7 but according to a CM at the wait times board there was a small preparty in toontown tonight (can't confirm i wonder if anyone else can?)

Only bummer of the night has been the fireworks which were cut short due to some winds at higher altitudes, apparently.

Busy, but not insane. I just ran back to the hotel to grab a couple of sweatshirts for folks as it's cooling down (love being this close!!) Headed back over now.

I was able to grab MHP maps for everyone I PM'd with btw, you'll see those coming your way starting Monday.

Good times.

Hello fellow PNW'er, good time to be down there and miss all this rain we are getting!

Sounds like you are having a great time tonight. I'm happy to hear the wait times are short for you. That's very interesting about Toontown, I'm anxious to get more details from other party goers.

Hope the rest of the party is just as fun!

 

[nikerbokers]

I'm so glad I stopped by here today! I have 34 sleeps until I get to experience Halloween at DLR and I am looking for any taste of what to expect this year. Thanks in advance for all those that will be gracing us with little tidbits.

 

[mvf-m11c]

This has cross my mine tonight about MHP and I don't think I ever read on this thread or seen it. But it might have been talked about it. Another DISer talked about this to me tonight and ask what is the attendance capacity for MHP? With the tickets selling out quickly, I wonder how many tickets are available for the party?

 

[mummabear]

That was exactly what I thought too. There was an update on the 'No Walt's Apartment' thread that I saw - I thought you would have seen it too or else I would have sent you a PM letting you know

No I missed it-another thing for another time....

 

[figment_jii]

A quick post-party update...
1. No mention of a Toontown event in the guide. CMs at City Hall were saying nothing was planned, but hopefully someone at a future party will check it out.
2. The in the park wristband location was on Small World Mall (but that might change because Legends of Frontierland is ending this weekend).
3. I saw Cruella in Town Square this afternoon (before th overlap period).
4. Parade and Calvacade schedule is the same from last year.
5. I saw Cruella, Facilier, Maleficent, Lady Tremaine with Anastasia and Drusilla, Evil Queen, Frollo, Hades, and Jafar at the villains meet and greet (rotating).
6. They are still doing the Villains Entrance show (8, 9, and 9:55). They've added some effects (I think). The first set of villains showed up about 5 minutes after the party started (no show).
7. The AP treat trail (Mr. Lincoln's waiting area) is worth visiting. They've giving out Big Hero 6 drawstring bags and a special treat. You can only through once.
8. The Cafaver Dans (7:45, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45) are well worth seeing.
9. The shops on Main Street remained open to non-party guests for one hour.
10. No pins...the shipment did not artive. The release date is estimated to be 10/6 or later. Asked at several shops and finally a lead tracked down the info.
11. There is a black unisex t-shirt, a green ladies v-neck, a blue kids, and a blue adult zip sweatshirt with this year's logo.
12. Tons of candy! The peanut chews are the dominant candy, but a good assortment in general. They even had chocolate covered Crasins!
13. Darth Vader popcorn bucket were back in Tomorrowland.
14. The crowds seemed noticeably lighter this year. The parade still had spots available with less than 15 minutes to go. Fireworks crowds were only to the Photo Supply Co (which was open, as was the China Closet) with 15 minutes to go. SMGG a was down to 20 minutes with about an hour to go.
15. Two-thirds of Screams was presented, but the show stopped due to high winds.
16. The guide map is pretty similiar to last year's. I think for the most part, you could use last year's and still find this year's treat trails and live entertainment.

I'll have a more detailed report when I get home, but that's the main points for now!

 

[Vintage Mouseketeer]

I know FP are not utilized during the party, but are we still able to use our DAS card? If so, are all the Information stations open?

Ysell

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[perlster]

from "that other site":
Friday 9/26/14 was the first Halloween party and it was much more crowded than last years first party.

 

[ClosetDisneyJunkie]

from "that other site":
Friday 9/26/14 was the first Halloween party and it was much more crowded than last years first party.

I didn't go to last year's party, but I think the crowds last night were pretty manageable.

 

[iheartglaciers]

from "that other site": Friday 9/26/14 was the first Halloween party and it was much more crowded than last years first party.

Does anyone know if last year's first party was sold out like this one?

Edit: Just looked online and it looks like last year's first party was sold out (and also on a Friday)

 

[MermaidHair]

Thanks to all the "eye-witnesses" who posted about the party last night. This all seems very real now, even though I do not get to attend until the very last party! Is there any chance someone can scan a map from the party to post here?

 

[Sherry E]

Does anyone know if last year's first party was sold out like this one?

Edit: Just looked online and it looks like last year's first party was sold out (and also on a Friday)

iheartglaciers --

All parties sold out last year except for, I think, the one immediately before Halloween. (I put something about that in the MHP FAQ on page 1 of this thread, question #11.) The same thing happened in 2012, where the party right before Halloween did not sell out -- or if it did it was at the last minute.

This has cross my mine tonight about MHP and I don't think I ever read on this thread or seen it. But it might have been talked about it. Another DISer talked about this to me tonight and ask what is the attendance capacity for MHP? With the tickets selling out quickly, I wonder how many tickets are available for the party?

The question has come up a lot, Bret, but Disney doesn't release that information, so I don't think anyone knows exactly how many tickets are sold or available.

Thanks to all the "eye-witnesses" who posted about the party last night. This all seems very real now, even though I do not get to attend until the very last party! Is there any chance someone can scan a map from the party to post here?

MermaidHair --

Until someone scans the 2014 map...

figment_jii said above: "The guide map is pretty similar to last year's. I think for the most part, you could use last year's and still find this year's treat trails and live entertainment."

There is a link to the 2013 map (2 links, actually) in the MHP, under question #21 -- HERE.