HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[ACDSNY]

Angela, I totally neglected to reply to this message when I fired off my other replies! Lol. I apologize.

No, I don't mind -- thank you for asking. I appreciate being asked (having been the victim of people stealing photos of mine and claiming them as their own online)! Which photo are you using?

Thanks Sherry, I'll use one of the Halloween Time sign with the Mickey pumpkin. I have our villa finally all booked as I had to wait until yesterday to get our last night. Snagged $49 flights each way. Our DGS will have a blast at the Halloween Party, I'm hoping it stays at DL.

 

[keishashadow]

sherry - thanx! I've got lots of homework to do lol.

 

[Sherry E]

I asked a Cast Member that I know if any whisperings or discussions about Mickey's Halloween Party (as it relates to the 60th anniversary events) have come up yet this year, or been swirling about in the CM rumor mill. This specific CM has heard nothing -- no one has even mentioned it (including CMs who worked the party) this year. This CM happens to think that MHP will not move back to DCA and that it will stay in DL, because the backlash from having no Halloween Screams and no Cavalcade would be significant, and because charging the same price or more for an MHP ticket in DCA without party exclusives or special Halloween overlays would be controversial. This CM also doesn't think there would be a special Halloween World of Color in the same year that we are getting "World of Color - Celebrate."

However... all of that said... my CM friend said that it appears that something is a-brewin' in terms of special events (the category that Mickey's Halloween Party falls into) and things happening in the second half of the year, based on some big staff additions and changes, and another possible wave of staff changes this coming fall. The CM has no clue if any of the second-half-of-the-year activity has to do with MHP or something else totally unrelated, but it seems that preparations are being made for something to happen later this year -- or maybe several somethings (like assorted pop-up events that last only a day or a weekend).

Actually, there will be special events happening all throughout this year, it seems, but what (and where) those events will be from, say, September on through December, is the real mystery!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Sherry, you're nothing but a big tease!

And I love it.

Keep the rumors and facts coming.

I'm glad to see you posting again.

 

[ACDSNY]

Nice scouting Sherry. I'll be a happy camper if Halloween Party stays at DL since I haven't been to one there yet.

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry, you're nothing but a big tease!

And I love it.

Keep the rumors and facts coming.

I'm glad to see you posting again.

Thank you, Janet : --

I'm never too far away. Sometimes, depending on how much time I have, I might just lurk without signing in. Other times I do have to pop in and do some moderator things here and there -- such as make an appearance in my Superthreads -- and I did sit in on the Catalina Island segment of DIS: Unplugged this past week, with Tom Bell and Mary Jo. For a few weeks I had been planning to pop in with an Easter/Egg-stravaganza thread, but my goal was to put it up on the board 2 days before the hunt began so that the details of how the hunt works would be fresh in everyone's mind before they did it. It just so happened that the Catalina segment and the Egg-stravaganza thread took place in the same week, and I had just asked the CM about the MHP this past week as well... so now I am back in action!

I still have to go through and assess how big of a mess was left on page 1 after the switch to the new site platform, but at least I'm here!

I also finally (slooooowly) started adding friends and photos to a Facebook account I had been keeping friend-less for the past year! Lol. I finally decided to make it my "Disney-related friends page." So if anyone wants to send me a friend request, you can find me on Facebook under "Sherry InCalifornia." (Facebook wouldn't let me put a space in between the "In" and "California.") I got a friend request from someone last night and I didn't recognize the name, but I saw that she was friends with Tom Bell so I happily accepted the request. I found out it was DIS'er Speechphi! (Hello, Speechphi! )

I don't know if I really uncovered anything all that interesting, even teaser-wise, about the MHP happenings -- but it's more material for discussion. I was told by the CM that (based on the changes within the staff regarding special events) "stuff is happening in the second half of the year" -- so that could cover the bulk of summer, as well as Halloween Time and the Holiday season. It's a broad range of time. It may not mean that there is anything different happening with MHP at all -- but, rather, just extra surprises thrown into the mix for the 60th.

Nice scouting Sherry. I'll be a happy camper if Halloween Party stays at DL since I haven't been to one there yet.

Angela --

I really liked the party when it was in DCA -- cheaper ticket price, wider walkways, no overlap/crossover/extra-crowded time when party guests and non-party guests could be in the park together and so on. However, just as I think that Disneyland park provides a more interesting array of hiding spots for character Easter eggs, I also think that it provides a more interesting array of locations for treat trails and treat stations than what was found in DCA. There seems to be more 'spooky atmosphere' in the locations around Disneyland.

And, frankly, DCA would have to actually get involved in Halloween Time again -- with significant decorations and probably some sort of Halloween overlay on a ride or attraction. They can't just have a party there with no traces of Halloween, and yet there have not been any rumors or leaks to indicate that DCA is getting a Halloween decorations package this year. That's not to say that it couldn't still happen, but if it is happening it is being kept well under wraps!

 

[pudinhd]

Angela --

I really liked the party when it was in DCA -- cheaper ticket price, wider walkways, no overlap/crossover/extra-crowded time when party guests and non-party guests could be in the park together and so on. However, just as I think that Disneyland park provides a more interesting array of hiding spots for character Easter eggs, I also think that it provides a more interesting array of locations for treat trails and treat stations than what was found in DCA. There seems to be more 'spooky atmosphere' in the locations around Disneyland.

And, frankly, DCA would have to actually get involved in Halloween Time again -- with significant decorations and probably some sort of Halloween overlay on a ride or attraction. They can't just have a party there with no traces of Halloween, and yet there have not been any rumors or leaks to indicate that DCA is getting a Halloween decorations package this year. That's not to say that it couldn't still happen, but if it is happening it is being kept well under wraps!

I thought the party in DCA was great!! I agree about the (much) cheaper price, but it seemed like there was a lot less people than at DL! It's completely possible they sell more tickets now, but I really appreciated how exclusive it seemed!

Don't get me wrong... I love the party at DL, too!

 

[ACDSNY]

I agree with you both on the space and cheaper price, I'd just like to see it one time at DL before it moves back to DCA. Either way it's fun for all. How crazy are the crowds the last week of October? Need to prepare my group what to expect.

 

[Sherry E]

I thought the party in DCA was great!! I agree about the (much) cheaper price, but it seemed like there was a lot less people than at DL! It's completely possible they sell more tickets now, but I really appreciated how exclusive it seemed!

Don't get me wrong... I love the party at DL, too!

I know what you mean. I liked having more room to move around in DCA. It was definitely less crowded, but I suppose that was also because DCA was in its pre-reimagining phase and there were no real Halloween ride overlays in DCA (except for the decorations that used to be in ToT, I suppose).

Let's face it -- between Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, Grizzly Peak, Hollywood Land and even A Bug's Land, there is a lot of fun potential for Halloween décor. And there could definitely be a Halloween World of Color. I just don't know if Disney would be able to pull it off this year. At this point, we can't even get a clear answer as to whether or not the Christmas Fantasy Parade is returning to DL this holiday season (I just posted about it in the Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread -- AllEars says it's returning this year and MiceChat says it is not returning), and the last real rumors about MHP moving back to DCA were last year. No new rumors have really come out this year. Maybe a party relocation was on the table as a possibility at one time and now it won't happen?? It's hard to say.



Angela --

It's been a long time since I've gone to DL in late October but, of course, the whole 60th anniversary element is a mystery in terms of crowds for the rest of this year, but I think the crowds are reported to generally pick up quite a bit during the week of Halloween.

 

[pudinhd]

I know what you mean. I liked having more room to move around in DCA. It was definitely less crowded, but I suppose that was also because DCA was in its pre-reimagining phase and there were no real Halloween ride overlays in DCA (except for the decorations that used to be in ToT, I suppose).

Let's face it -- between Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, Grizzly Peak, Hollywood Land and even A Bug's Land, there is a lot of fun potential for Halloween décor. And there could definitely be a Halloween World of Color. I just don't know if Disney would be able to pull it off this year. At this point, we can't even get a clear answer as to whether or not the Christmas Fantasy Parade is returning to DL this holiday season (I just posted about it in the Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread -- AllEars says it's returning this year and MiceChat says it is not returning), and the last real rumors about MHP moving back to DCA were last year. No new rumors have really come out this year. Maybe a party relocation was on the table as a possibility at one time and now it won't happen?? It's hard to say.

Very true about the "old DCA!" I also agree about the potential for decorating!! I wish DL would be more forthcoming with the info!!!!!!! It would be so helpful!

 

[PixiDustDears]

I'm ready for some Halloween news! We're planing another Halloween night party. In fact we were riding the train during last years party when Dh began talking about this year! Last year seemed different to me. It was fuller but seemed to have less options if you know what I mean. The treat trails didn't seem as well done. And the rain threw things off a little (which is not Disney's fault of course). It was still fun, and worth it, but I look forward to seeing what they do this year.

 

[Kilala]

I have pictures from Mickey's Halloween Treat in 2006. This was my first year going to the party. There are some pictures of the TOT.

 

[azdisneylover]

While checking out the Disneyland Events listing on the Dis boards, I noticed the date listed for Halloween Time is from September 11 - October 31, 2015. Is this the date, or is this just a guess by someone?

 

[Sherry E]

While checking out the Disneyland Events listing on the Dis boards, I noticed the date listed for Halloween Time is from September 11 - October 31, 2015. Is this the date, or is this just a guess by someone?

The season dates have not been officially announced (by Disney) anywhere -- it's way too early for that. We would have discussed the dates here in this thread if they had been announced.

I have a hard time believing that Disney would begin a festive occasion/season on an otherwise somber date in fairly recent history. September 11th is not exactly a date that I think of when I think, "Woo hoo! Let's whoop it up for Halloween Time!!!" The Holiday season doesn't (officially) begin on Veterans Day anymore either.

However, that said, I can picture something happening like a sort of quiet, unofficial Halloween Time start date before 9/11 (with soft openings of HMH and SMGG, perhaps), and then an "official" start date on Saturday, 9/12 -- which would have the season starting and ending on a Saturday. That's the kind of thing they do for the Holidays -- roll out the decor and the entertainment before Veterans Day, but officially start the season after Veterans Day.

But, DLR may also decide to officially begin the season before 9/11 too. I just think that it could be perceived as tacky and in bad taste if they officially began the season on the actual date of 9/11.

I'm not quite sure if the season would end on 10/31, either. I suppose it depends on how soon they will be starting the holidays, and if there is going to be any kind of taping for ABC in early November, but I can easily see Halloween Time officially lasting through Sunday, 11/1.

 

[ten6mom]

Thank you, Janet : --

I also finally (slooooowly) started adding friends and photos to a Facebook account I had been keeping friend-less for the past year! Lol. I finally decided to make it my "Disney-related friends page." So if anyone wants to send me a friend request, you can find me on Facebook under "Sherry InCalifornia." (Facebook wouldn't let me put a space in between the "In" and "California.") I got a friend request from someone last night and I didn't recognize the name, but I saw that she was friends with Tom Bell so I happily accepted the request. I found out it was DIS'er Speechphi! (Hello, Speechphi! )

Sherry, I think i messed up this quote. But in any case, I keep seeing 2 names I thought were you on facebook (both with mutual friends.. all from the DIS of course)... thanks for clarifying which you want to use!

I knew I messed it up..... ^

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Thanks Sherry, I'll use one of the Halloween Time sign with the Mickey pumpkin. I have our villa finally all booked as I had to wait until yesterday to get our last night. Snagged $49 flights each way. Our DGS will have a blast at the Halloween Party, I'm hoping it stays at DL.

I just have to ask where and how you got such good flight prices. I am desperately looking for cheap flights from AZ to Disney Land for dec time. So far it looks like 100 each way southwest will be close. But if you know of any other places to check out. I would be very thankful.

 

[ACDSNY]

I just have to ask where and how you got such good flight prices. I am desperately looking for cheap flights from AZ to Disney Land for dec time. So far it looks like 100 each way southwest will be close. But if you know of any other places to check out. I would be very thankful.

Once in a great while Southwest runs a great sale up and down California I just stumbled upon them as they aren't usually advertised.

 

[azdisneylover]

The season dates have not been officially announced (by Disney) anywhere -- it's way too early for that. We would have discussed the dates here in this thread if they had been announced.

I have a hard time believing that Disney would begin a festive occasion/season on an otherwise somber date in fairly recent history. September 11th is not exactly a date that I think of when I think, "Woo hoo! Let's whoop it up for Halloween Time!!!" The Holiday season doesn't (officially) begin on Veterans Day anymore either.

Sherry, I totally agree with you, so imagine my surprise when I was looking over the events listed under DIS Boards Disneyland and seeing the date September 11, 2015 thru October 31, 2015 listed as Halloween time! This is why I came to this thread and posted my question. If there isn't an exact date, perhaps it would be wise to have someone change the information until the time is released so people who do not check the specific Halloween time thread would know.

Linda

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry, I totally agree with you, so imagine my surprise when I was looking over the events listed under DIS Boards Disneyland and seeing the date September 11, 2015 thru October 31, 2015 listed as Halloween time! This is why I came to this thread and posted my question. If there isn't an exact date, perhaps it would be wise to have someone change the information until the time is released so people who do not check the specific Halloween time thread would know.

Linda

I just have to say that, on this new platform, it's so annoying to have to click 3 buttons just to quote one person's comment! Good grief! Isn't there a way to reduce the number of clicks for one quote? Okay, rant over....

Linda --

You know, I don't know how those occasional incorrect dates end up there. I assume you're talking about this section -- http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/events.html#Halloween

I know that Tom Bell from DIS Unplugged doesn't add anything to the wdwinfo Disneyland section (date-wise) until it's confirmed, officially, by Disney. It could be that the website's system retains a certain date or weekday in its memory and then just automatically 'adjusts' it (for lack of a better word) to the date that it expects the event will happen in the following year. But I really have no clue. It is confusing, though!

I knew I messed it up..... ^

Lol. No problem. Yes, the Sherry InCalifornia is the page where I will be (if I am going to be on Facebook at all) most of the time, and that's where I will add all the Disney-related friends and Disney/SoCal photos from this point forward. And I hate Twitter, so I doubt that anyone will ever see me tweeting anything there!

 

[azdisneylover]

You know, I don't know how those occasional incorrect dates end up there. I assume you're talking about this section -- http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/events.html#Halloween

I know that Tom Bell from DIS Unplugged doesn't add anything to the wdwinfo Disneyland section (date-wise) until it's confirmed, officially, by Disney. It could be that the website's system retains a certain date or weekday in its memory and then just automatically 'adjusts' it (for lack of a better word) to the date that it expects the event will happen in the following year. But I really have no clue. It is confusing, though!

That is exactly where I saw the information and I immediately searched out this thread to check out the information. When I saw there was a difference, I posted because I know many people do not know about this thread and search just the events page to get quick info. I do hope they will post some information for the holiday seasons soon so planning can be started by many.

Your tireless efforts on keeping the holiday threads up to date and enjoyable are not overlooked and appreciated my many! Thank you very much.