HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Meemoo]

When it says on Erin's blog, 'Disneyland Forever' fireworks will be presented on non-Halloween party nights - does this mean it will be nightly not just on the weekends?

 

[Metalliman98]

When it says on Erin's blog, 'Disneyland Forever' fireworks will be presented on non-Halloween party nights - does this mean it will be nightly not just on the weekends?

I'd like to know that too. Right now we are staying su-sa with parties m, w, f, so if DF is not every non-party night, the only chance we'd have to see it would be Sunday night when we arrive.

 

[Lewdannie]

When it says on Erin's blog, 'Disneyland Forever' fireworks will be presented on non-Halloween party nights - does this mean it will be nightly not just on the weekends?

God I hope so.

I am glad the dates are announced. Unfortunately we had no intention of attending the Halloween nights and as we have only 3 nights at the resort, 2 of them are now blocked with parties. Looks like we might miss Fantasmic (unless they do 2 shows). My wife told me to stop being so spoiled, and she is right, we have 10 Days at WDW and 4 days at DL. First world problems.

 

[RobertaMomof2]

Thanks so much for answering my question! Now to talk my mom into going since it isn't as expensive. HA HA HA

 

[courtneybeth]

I'm really disappointed that they won't have a costume cavalcade. I was just adjusting to accepting the fact that they don't do a full parade like they do at WDW, and now this. Why would I use time to stake out a spot to see Paint the Night if I could see it another night?.

This is exactly how I felt when I read the news! The only advantage I could see is that the parade routes get super busy crowded early and it could be an advantage to see it on a night where the park is limited in attendance. We love trick or treating and seeing the costume parade - it's not as great as WDW's version but at least it was something. Oh well.

 

[mommy2mrb]

yay so excited party on October 2nd!

 

[Starlight821]

Hi. I'm new here. My family is going to be in Disneyland for the first time October 24th - 28th. There are parties on Sunday the 25th and Tuesday the 27th. Which one would everyone guess would be less crowded? I expect huge crowds, but I was thinking a party in the middle of the week might be a little less busy. However, the Tuesday party costs more, so are they expecting more attendance for that party or is it just more because it is closer to Halloween?

 

[adalsolica]

Yeessss! Erin did just confirm that fireworks are happening every non-party night during Halloween time!!! She cautioned that the schedule could always change though.

 

[Sherry E]

Yeessss! Erin did just confirm that fireworks are happening every non-party night during Halloween time!!! She cautioned that the schedule could always change though.

All nights, with the exception of September 10th!

And that is one more thing that I was right about (I was wrong about the start date of the season, so I have to count my wins as well as my losses!) -- while lots of people have said on this forum that they figured the fireworks would be scaled back to regular off season schedules this year (not nightly, in other words), I said that it was possible that the fireworks would be extended this year, to run every night (just as they did in 2009, with Halloween Screams). This is a special year, so I had a feeling an exception would be made to the usual off season schedule.

Hi. I'm new here. My family is going to be in Disneyland for the first time October 24th - 28th. There are parties on Sunday the 25th and Tuesday the 27th. Which one would everyone guess would be less crowded? I expect huge crowds, but I was thinking a party in the middle of the week might be a little less busy. However, the Tuesday party costs more, so are they expecting more attendance for that party or is it just more because it is closer to Halloween?

This is the first time for Mickey's Halloween Party that there has been a Sunday night event. So there is no telling what kinds of crowds there would be. The next day would be a work day, so I am inclined to think people will clear out a little earlier. Yes, I think the Tuesday party is more expensive because it's closer to Halloween, and more people begin to show up several days before Halloween for a multi-day trip.

If they sell the same number of tickets to each night of the party (and I don't know if they do), and if each night sells out, then each night could be crowded at some point. But, again, I am inclined to think that local party guests might leave early on Sunday, as they could have work or school the next day. I think it's a toss-up, really. Either date is probably fine, but Sunday is cheaper.

 

[White Rose]

Time to call ABD to see if party tickets are included, before we buy some!

 

[tehvalerie]

Yeessss! Erin did just confirm that fireworks are happening every non-party night during Halloween time!!! She cautioned that the schedule could always change though.

That was my question. SUPER thrilled with her answer! We're planning on three park days, so we'll have one night for Disneyland Forever, one for WOC and one for the Halloween party!

 

[lorijohnhill]

Need opinions....

Which do you think will be better, crowd-wise. Monday 9/28 or Wednesday 9/30?

Does anyone happen to know if WDTC books airfare with Southwest?

 

[Metalliman98]

Sherry (or anyone else), do you happen to know how many tickets are sold per party? Trying to figure out if it's worth it to go to two parties, one for Halloween stuff, one for easier ride access. If parties are capped at a reasonable figure, probably, but if they are allowed to max out (80,000 or something), then I would figure not.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

There is no fixed number on party tickets sold. I've asked several CMs about this, and they all agree that the number can vary according to the day of the week (e.g. Tuesdays vs. Fridays), the proximity to Halloween itself, and the number of comp tickets given out. Rest assured that even a sold out party on the 31st itself is nowhere near 80,000 guests.

 

[mummabear]

So how scary is space mountain with the Halloween overlay? DS, 4 1/2, has been wanting to ride space mountain as he is tall enough and I was hoping he would have a chance to ride it before Halloween, but we do not arrive until the 10th so that will not be happening. We have never been there at Halloween before....

Do did it just before she turned 4 and was fine, we were lucky that she got to do it without the overlay first.
Our middle dd will just be tall enough this trip so she will do it, we played a game where we roared back at the ghosts

the prices are here
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/mickeys-halloween-party/
on the Halloween party page

Ouch $84!

 

[ADLFAN]

Need opinions....

Which do you think will be better, crowd-wise. Monday 9/28 or Wednesday 9/30?

Wednesday because people will not include it in a long weekend trip like I suspect they do with Mondays.

Does anyone know if that means that the fireworks will stay every night till Labor Day and then in the short period before the official start of Halloween time?

I am tempted to plan SO MANY trips right now! Halloween, Christmas, Dapper Day next year...!

 

[ACDSNY]

Yay we finally have dates...now to choose between Sunday or Tuesday.

 

[haileymarie92]

So excited! We just booked our hotel!

Question...does anyone else use Disneyland Kennel Club? Wondering if they will stay open until the party is over...

 

[Babysaurs]

We are coming from Australia for the first time from sept 25th to oct 2nd we have the option of parties on the 25,28,30th sept. We will also have 5 day park hoppers for the other days. Is one party enough to do everything? Not so fussed about rides as we can do that other days, but mostly to see the villians?
We will also be going to halloween things at seaworld, disney cruise line and legoland so it wont be our only halloween experience.

 

[CallieMar]

This is great! We are going mid-September, just in time for the Halloween decorations to go up but before the parties start, AND we'll get fireworks every night (hopefully)!!!

Off-peak hours have historically been 10am-8pm, and sunset is at 7:19pm at the beginning of September. If it takes approximately 30 minutes from sunset to full darkness, I wonder what time would they start fireworks on non-party weeknights? Obviously this isn't an issue as we move further into fall and sunset starts earlier, but I am secretly hoping they will extend their weeknight hours