HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[laura&fam]

We rode Indiana Jones twice yesterday. At 3PM we got a fastpass - I can't remember for sure the standby but I'm thinking it was 35 minutes. At 9PM we rode standby and it was posted 15 minutes but really was about 10 (or less) - probably because the fireworks were about to start.

Thanks! I think this trip the whole family will be tall enough for every ride

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

wendydarling33- do you know what time the pre-party at Big Thunder Ranch starts? Is it also an hour prior to party start? And I assume it's for party guests only?

 

[Dot2Vegas]

I've seen posts about ride wait times but none including Indiana Jones. My DD14 really wants to ride that. Does anyone have any experience on wait times for it during MHP or the 3 hour overlap?
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We saw 20 minutes posted for Indy around 5pm, at the October 3rd party. During the party we walked on into Indy twice!

 

[wendydarling33]

wendydarling33- do you know what time the pre-party at Big Thunder Ranch starts? Is it also an hour prior to party start? And I assume it's for party guests only?

I'm guessing it started an hour before because I went in about 50 minutes before and like I said there was no one there! And yes, they were checking wristbands so only party guests.

 

[alical04]

Thought I'd write my review of last night's MHP while it's fresh in my mind. Thanks to all of you for helping me plan for it. Overall we had a great time!

I took my DS (6) as a surprise trip. He hadn't been to DL for a year and a half so rides were important to him. We're not really character people so we didn't spend much time on that. We got to the main entrance in line about 2:30, and they let us in at 2:50. We got our Zero popcorn (3 min), did HM (20 min), Thunder Mtn (10 min), Jungle Cruise (5 min), Tarzan's Treehpouse, Indiana Jones (FP but broke down so maybe 30 min) and then headed towards Toontown at about 5.

As we walked over there, we noticed that the Carnival/Jamboree/Big Thunder Ranch area was open as a MHP pre-party area. I don't remember anyone mentioning that on the boards so I was surprised, but it was EMPTY! There was probably 20 guests in there. A nice treat trail with no line, all the games, musicians, Duffy, Jesse, Pluto, and a couple scarecrows wandering around.

We headed to ToonTown around 5:30 but the treat trails were crazy long so we just rode RR and Gadget's (walk ons)

Next we did the treat trail at Innoventions but it was long too for my likes. We did Autopia twice, Star Tours, and Buzz - all no waits.

We hit the treat trails on Main Street (not bad lines for either) and then headed to Fantasyland and did SW, Pinocchio, Casey Jr, and Tea cups (no waiting and then waited 20 minutes for Alice (really wanted to see the new projections). Then we did the treat trails at Village Haus, Big Thunder Ranch again, and Golden Horseshoe with very short lines.

We squeezed on another ride on Indiana Jones (10 minutes) and then headed to the fireworks and got a pretty decent spot 5 minutes before. It wasn't perfect but we saw Zero and the Jack globe and most of the sky and fire. I was actually not super-impressed with it. I think it had been hyped up too much to me. It was a very good show but not my favorite. Maybe if we'd had a better spot...

We did one more (walk on) ride on Star Tours and then called it a night at 10PM.

We really liked all the decorations and atmosphere. It was great that most of the rides had no lines. My son dressed as Indiana Jones and he got a lot of attention from guests and cast members which was really fun for him. At BTR the violinist even started playing the Indy theme song when he walked by. He really liked the trick or treating even though he only ate one piece of candy. I think he was mostly interested in the acquiring.

We got on 18 rides and came home with a backpack full of candy so I think we got our money's worth!

wendydarling33, this might seem weird but I think that you might have been behind us in the line to get into the party! We had three adults and three kids and my brother wore a red coke shirt and was speaking with you and your son about his Indiana Jones costume and I had a Mickey shirt on. Was that you behind us in the line for the party? If so what a small world and if not there was another boy your son's age in the same costume! Glad you guys had a great time, we had a blast riding lots of rides too! I will have to keep Big Thunder Ranch in mind for next year.

 

[Kilala]

Dose anyone know how much the lockers are outside Disneyland cost? Me and my friend want to get a locker on Halloween night. Also do the lockers accept cash or just a card?

 

[wendydarling33]

wendydarling33, this might seem weird but I think that you might have been behind us in the line to get into the party! We had three adults and three kids and my brother wore a red coke shirt and was speaking with you and your son about his Indiana Jones costume and I had a Mickey shirt on. Was that you behind us in the line for the party? If so what a small world and if not there was another boy your son's age in the same costume! Glad you guys had a great time, we had a blast riding lots of rides too! I will have to keep Big Thunder Ranch in mind for next year.

Yes, I think so! That's so funny - glad you guys had fun too! It's a small (DIS) world after all.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I'm guessing it started an hour before because I went in about 50 minutes before and like I said there was no one there! And yes, they were checking wristbands so only party guests.

So big decision- Big Thunder or Toon Town first. I'm tempted to do Big Thunder since it was so empty! Guess I'll ask the kids and see where they want to start.

 

[Imdboss]

So big decision- Big Thunder or Toon Town first. I'm tempted to do Big Thunder since it was so empty! Guess I'll ask the kids and see where they want to start.

I was thinking the same thing! Just might switch our plans to Big Thunder also but we never go to Toon Town so that might be a good option for us also...ugh so many decisions! Either way I'm looking forward to the party and I'll see what everyone else wants to do. Can't wait for the party tomorrow although my feet are throbbing after our 12 hour day today.

 

[PixiDustDears]

So big decision- Big Thunder or Toon Town first. I'm tempted to do Big Thunder since it was so empty! Guess I'll ask the kids and see where they want to start.

I just finished talking with dh about this! lol We figure start at Big Thunder since it's not as crowded. We can get through it and head to Toon Town after most people have already gone in. Do it the other way and we might get stuck in Toon Town due to crowds and not make it to Big Thunder.

 

[Crisi83]

Is big thunder also a preparty thing like Toon Town?

 

[Princess13.1]

Does anyone know how how they change the villain in Conjure? If we went to back-to-back shows would we see the villain? Went yesterday and saw the Evil Queen. Loved the show and that entire area.

 

[figment_jii]

Does anyone know how how they change the villain in Conjure? If we went to back-to-back shows would we see the villain? Went yesterday and saw the Evil Queen. Loved the show and that entire area.

From what I've read, the best estimate is that each set for a villain is about 45 minutes in length. So, my guess is that each villain probably sees 2 (maybe 3 on the outside) groups of guests. So, if you got back in line immediately after exiting, there is a chance you'd see the same villain. In terms of how they chance the villain, if you watch near the backstage entrance, you'll periodically see someone walking in dressed in a ghost costume (only ankles are visible). It took me a few times of seeing the "ghost" to figure out that is how the villain enters and exits the Halloween Carnival without being seen.

 

[Solomani]

So big decision- Big Thunder or Toon Town first. I'm tempted to do Big Thunder since it was so empty! Guess I'll ask the kids and see where they want to start.

I'll be attending the party Monday week and will be our first time - what's the difference between Big Thunder and Toon Town on the night ? Some special transformation just for the party?

 

[laura&fam]

Those of you trying the Big Thunder Ranch pre-party please report back and let us know how it is. Thank you for all the reports so far it has really helped me to plan what to do for our party night.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I just finished talking with dh about this! lol We figure start at Big Thunder since it's not as crowded. We can get through it and head to Toon Town after most people have already gone in. Do it the other way and we might get stuck in Toon Town due to crowds and not make it to Big Thunder.

I think that is our plan too

 

[adudeinblue]

I scanned the map...not the best scanner in the world, but hopefully legible.

Thanks! I was using your scan for a while to plan our MHP trip, but I was on their main site today and noticed they also scanned a PDF online too.

https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...en-party/pdf-mickeys-halloween-party-2014.pdf

 

[figment_jii]

Thanks! I was using your scan for a while to plan our MHP trip, but I was on their main site today and noticed they also scanned a PDF online too.

https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...en-party/pdf-mickeys-halloween-party-2014.pdf

Thanks! Glad to see that they finally put up the map.

 

[alical04]

Yes, I think so! That's so funny - glad you guys had fun too! It's a small (DIS) world after all.

That is funny, glad that you guys had a great time too!!

 

[figment_jii]

Haunted Mansion Holiday, 2014
For the most part, this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday is very similar to last year’s edition. There are a few changes, most have to do with the removal of the extra items added for the 13th anniversary (last year). Actually, in some ways it helped identify the groups of 13 from last year, because they were missing this year! Last year (well, in SuperThread #3 and this one), I wrote up a more detailed review of HMH, so this year, it’ll be a little shorter!

Outside (Last Year’s Post)
Guests are greeted with the sight of the mansion all decked out by Jack Skellington.

The man-eating wreathe is outside on the entrance.

The scarecrow is in the pumpkin patch.

The mansion is decked out with pumpkins and a clock.

The pumpkin patch graveyard.

The pets in the cemetery have “festive” bows. (Last Year’s Post)

(This was one of the easier groups of 13 to spot last year, but this year, the eagle did not have a bow.)