HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[JessieD]

I think you'll be fine with 3 days, just do 3 at a slower pace. I mean, you know your son better, but my dd is 4 and we usually do 4 days no problem. She manages to make it to fireworks each night and then she's out like a light on the way back to wherever we're staying. I should add we usually go when I consider it to be fairly quiet (February/November), so the hours are usually 10-8 except for any weekend days we go, that helps a lot. She doesn't nap at all, but we usually have to go back to the room and chill out for a bit so she doesn't turn into a crab apple.

It really depends upon your child's energy level and whether he needs naps. We went when my daughter had just turned 4 (for Thanksgiving) and she did just fine for 4 days (and with no stroller). We didn't do the fireworks with her because she couldn't handle the noise at the time, but we also did not go back during the day for rest or naps. You could always purchase the 2 day hopper and gauge it as you go... you can upgrade your 2 day to a three day any time during your trip.

Thanks he no longer naps, and is pretty high energy. I think we will stick to our original plan of 3 days, plus a party night. Thank you

 

[lorijohnhill]

Have a great time! I think he will love it!

 

[Kilala]

I know I will be going with my friend Christine and Valerie on October 14th. I plan on getting a ticket for the 28th of September. I hope to get a ticket for the 12th too but, not until September that's when I can afford a 3rd ticket. If anyone here is going on the 28th maybe we can meet up somewhere at the party.

 

[Sherry E]

I have a question for you all. I know in past years there has been holiday related food. Does anyone have any ideas of different offerings they might have?

Michele --

I am doing a quick drive-by post. I had to post in my Christmas/Holiday Superthread (I learned that A Christmas Fantasy Parade is returning this year, contrary to previous information!!!!), and now I have to eat something before I pass out. I will be back to this thread later to revise page 1 and try to answer anything that didn't get answered by our other helpful DIS'ers.

I wanted to give you the link to the Halloween/Fall food post from page 1 -- http://www.disboards.com/threads/ha...015-info-is-finally-in.3270919/#post-51326928. Not only will you see many articles about various foods, but at the top of the post you will also see a link to a big list of Fall/Halloween foods that I created last year!

 

[kaoden39]

Michele --

I am doing a quick drive-by post. I had to post in my Christmas/Holiday Superthread (I learned that A Christmas Fantasy Parade is returning this year, contrary to previous information!!!!), and now I have to eat something before I pass out. I will be back to this thread later to revise page 1 and try to answer anything that didn't get answered by our other helpful DIS'ers.

I wanted to give you the link to the Halloween/Fall post from page 1 -- http://www.disboards.com/threads/ha...015-info-is-finally-in.3270919/#post-51326928. Not only will you see many articles about various foods, but at the top of the post you will also see a link to a big list of Fall/Halloween foods that I created last year!

I'll go look at that now. Thank you. Get some food in you!

 

[Nicolette11785]

Sorry if this has already been asked but will DL still have all halloween decorations up and ride overlays on Nov 1st? Will the characters still be in costumes? It says it goes until Nov 1st but since there is no party that night I just wanted to make sure.

 

[Sherry E]

Sorry if this has already been asked but will DL still have all halloween decorations up and ride overlays on Nov 1st? Will the characters still be in costumes? It says it goes until Nov 1st but since there is no party that night I just wanted to make sure.

Since Disney actually made a point of naming November 1st as the end date -- which is not normally the case -- then, yes, all of the Halloween Time things (with the exception of the Halloween party), whatever they are, will be in place. Haunted Mansion Holiday runs through the end of the year and into next year. You will probably see some early traces of Christmas décor as well, as the holiday overlay of the parks is much more extensive than Halloween Time and it needs more time to be set up.

 

[kaoden39]

Sherry, that list is amazing!!

 

[lorijohnhill]

Sherry, for your Pumpkin Pandemonium... I saw Pumpkin Pop Tarts at Big Lots. Also Candy Corn cookie mix.

 

[wdwfan22]

I know at WDW you can make an ADR for 5 minutes before closing time but not after "closing" time unless you have a party ticket.
A CM will escort you out and you are not allowed to stop for anything even the bathroom.
This however doesn't really mean anything for DLR

I have done this at DW, had my ADR right before the park closed for MNSSHP. I just thought someone - umm.. Sherry?? - would know the rule at DL. There has to be some specified cut off. It can't just be that you have to be done before the party. That leaves a lot of variables, like how long you have to wait to be seated, service time, plus everyone just eats as a different pace.

Anyone that knows for sure here??

If not, I guess I can just ask on the main forum and hope someone there knows. I just don't trust the CMs on the phone with info like this. HaHa! I know us Disers are much more knowledgeable!

 

[MickeyMinnieMelanie]

Phew!!! Thank goodness. We are NOT doing the party and our only opportunity to see both the Disneyland Forever fireworks and PTN would be Thurs Oct 1.

So they are showing the Disneyland Forever fireworks on non party nights during the week????

 

[bcwife76]

So they are showing the Disneyland Forever fireworks on non party nights during the week????

According to Erin's blog post, yes!!

 

[Peace.love.mickey]

Hi! Do you think the weekend of the 16th or the weekend of the 23rd will be better to go? We will do the MHP on Friday night, so I am not worried about the night, more of crowds on Saturday and Sunday.

Thoughts?

 

[pudinhd]

OK, I'm glad dates are out. But I'm not really as excited as I thought I'd be about all of this. I was looking forward to the costume cavalcade which is not happening. I was already going to see Paint the Night. I know some get excited about the trick or treating, but we don't care that much about it.

What's left for us, and what will get me to still buy tickets is meeting the villains. Can those who have been there before give me a rundown on which villains they met and how hard it is to find all of them? Do they have set spots and times or do I just have to be lucky to find them. I remember reading about "Conjure up a Villain" but don't remember if that was what they did during the party or during regular park hours.

I suppose since all the parties generally sell out, I will need to commit on doing one party or two well in advance so I need to evaluate this now.

This picture isn't the best, but hopefully it will give you an idea of the villains meet and greet. They were located in front of Main Street station the past two years. You line up to meet 3 in a row, like the princesses. They would switch off in groups of 3, but you can see who is meeting as they aren't indoors. FYI - The princesses meet in the PFF Theater, 3 at a time, but you can also see who is there since they aren't inside the royal hall.

 

[CallieMar]

Wow, Paint the Night AND Disneyland Forever Fireworks on weeknights! Now I am very curious to see if they will extend hours as well.

 

[mummabear]

Wow, Paint the Night AND Disneyland Forever Fireworks on weeknights! Now I am very curious to see if they will extend hours as well.

I have to say I'm a little jealous, we often come this time of year and get nothing, this year we got to WDW instead and they do Fireworks every night

 

[Meemoo]

I'd love a pic with the Shadow Man

 

[CallieMar]

I have to say I'm a little jealous, we often come this time of year and get nothing, this year we got to WDW instead and they do Fireworks every night

We have gotten used to the minimal entertainment in the offseason as well, so this is a very nice surprise! I'm so glad we decided to get APs again for the 60th Anniversary!

 

[MickeyMinnieMelanie]

According to Erin's blog post, yes!!

Yayyyyyyy. I really wanted to see these and we're not going to be there on a weekend night except for a )

 

[Metalliman98]

How many different villains are usually out and about? Pretty much any and all villains from any Disney movie? I have a sister-in-law that would go nuts if Ursula was out for a meet and greet. Though I'm not sure if the logistics of that costume could be worked out.