HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Meemoo]

We're splurging and doing that night and the 27th! DD said she wants to skip the frilly dress this year and be more comfortable. I already snuck and bought her one of the spendy glow in the dark HM tees, so that will be for one party. Then I am looking for NBC shirts for us for the other party it's tricky with an 11 year old, she still wants to dress up for trick or treat, but is practical enough to know a princess dress isn't awesome for rides lol

If you are going for 2 nights that really gives me the confidence that I am making the right decision to attend a party!

 

[JessieD]

We are going to the October 27th party. My 4 year old wants us to go as avengers, but I'm sure his mind will change a few times between now and then

 

[Djscarlette]

I've been wondering the same. I really hate that they don't release hours at least a few months out because I really want to plan my vacation...But I need to work our plans around seeing Fantasmic as well as everything else.

If you try to make a F! dinner reservation starting the last week of August and on, you cannot make one for weekdays (with the exception of labor day). So... I would assume that there is not going to be Fantasmic during the week in the fall.

 

[whistlinmickey]

What are the lines like for Character meets?

When we saw Mickey and Minnie in 2012, the line was pretty long, 30+ minutes, maybe even close to an hour. To us, it was worth it to get photos with them in their party-specific costumes. But from where they were near Big Thunder Ranch, the line stretched back toward the entrance of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The trail was kept dark; and "spooky" sounds were playing along the way as part of the party-specific atmosphere. It was actually a little too scary for our little ones. We didn't do character meets last time we did a party. Hopefully they have improved the flow and locations of things since our experience.

 

[Meriweather]

Plan on going Oct. 19

We went to MNSSHP last year as pumpkin pies, so plan on doing that this year at MHP

 

[CallieMar]

Plan on going Oct. 19

We went to MNSSHP last year as pumpkin pies, so plan on doing that this year at MHP

This sounds so cute!

 

[Meriweather]

This sounds so cute!

Thanks, easy and cool....much needed in FL. DD comes up with these kinds of costumes for us (math teacher) Last time we went as deviled eggs.....very fun to watch people and, especially CMs figure the costumes out.

 

[Kilala]

Thanks, easy and cool....much needed in FL. DD comes up with these kinds of costumes for us (math teacher) Last time we went as deviled eggs.....very fun to watch people and, especially CMs figure the costumes out.

Very cool!!!

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

If you are going for 2 nights that really gives me the confidence that I am making the right decision to attend a party!

LOL! We went to a party in '07 when it was in DCA and had a great time, even tho dd was little (3) and we had to crash early. Then she and I went again in '10 when she was 6 (seems like she was older than that lol), and it was in DL and we had so much fun! Loved the whole thing, although we focused on rides and waited to get candy near the end of the night (partly so we didn't have to haul it.) So, I asked her, which would she rather, 2 parties, or 1 party and focus on DCA the 2nd night instead. She pleaded for 2 parties. We love the theming and for us, it was easy to do rides, and skip the villains and candy while everyone else is focused on those. Then when people start petering out, go back and do the candy and character meets

 

[kaoden39]

Thanks, easy and cool....much needed in FL. DD comes up with these kinds of costumes for us (math teacher) Last time we went as deviled eggs.....very fun to watch people and, especially CMs figure the costumes out.

What a great costume idea!! I love it!!

 

[CallieMar]

Thanks, easy and cool....much needed in FL. DD comes up with these kinds of costumes for us (math teacher) Last time we went as deviled eggs.....very fun to watch people and, especially CMs figure the costumes out.

So clever, I love it!!!

 

[bswift]

I'll be there the 15th and 16th of October, my first ever trip to DL, and I can't decide whether or not to do MHP! I'm going to WDW a few weeks later and going to MNSSHP so I'm not sure if I want to pay another $77 for MHP. I was originally planning on flying up to Sacramento on the Friday night but ended up adding an extra night to my hotel stay so I could have a little extra DL time. Since I only have 2 days in the park, should I just do DL on Thursday night (so glad the fireworks are running every night!) and then DCA on Friday night? I know it will be crowded but it's also my only chance to see the nighttime entertainment there.

 

[MichelleWDWfan]

I'm a little bummed. I'm making my 1st visit to DL the week before the MNSSHP's start.
I was hoping they would start the week before so I could attend MNSSHP at DL.

 

[mummabear]

I'm a little bummed. I'm making my 1st visit to DL the week before the MNSSHP's start.
I was hoping they would start the week before so I could attend MNSSHP at DL.

I sympathise-that was us last year!
I can tell you that you will have a great Halloween time at the Halloween carnival during normal hours though.

 

[rwhistler92]

This will be our first year going to the Halloween party as AP holders. I hope they have an AP treat line like last year. Was that the first year they offered that or is offered every year? If so, is the treat similar?

We are just excited to go again. I ordered the shirts we will wear this week. Thanks to the Disney store 25% off and free shipping code. We will be set after next week.

 

[MichelleWDWfan]

I sympathise-that was us last year!
I can tell you that you will have a great Halloween time at the Halloween carnival during normal hours though.

Cool what is the Halloween Carnival?
I'll be there Sept 17 but doing the parks 18, 19, 20.

 

[mummabear]

Over at Big Thunder Ranch (on the path between Fantasyland Big Thunder Mountain) last year there was pumpkin carvers, characters on Halloween costumes, the conjure a villain tent, a magic show and pirates league.

 

[haileymarie92]

This will be our first year going to the Halloween party as AP holders. I hope they have an AP treat line like last year. Was that the first year they offered that or is offered every year? If so, is the treat similar?

We are just excited to go again. I ordered the shirts we will wear this week. Thanks to the Disney store 25% off and free shipping code. We will be set after next week.

I was wondering this as well!! We are AP holders and this will be our first MHP. I heard last years AP treats were neat!

 

[Lebestiole]

I must admit I'm a little stressed here. Mom and I want to go to MHP so bad, but I dont understand how Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever will affect the party's entretainment? Also, we'll spend 3 days at Disneyland, 1 day for DCA and 1 for DL, the other one we'll pobly park hop. So I don't want to miss WOC (does it run every night?) and I dont want to miss F! either! AH! I need help here! Also, 1st time at DL in over 12 years! I'm lost!

 

[bigb83]

If they are showing paint the night and forever during the week one would have to assume hours will be extended. Normal 8pm closing time would only give them roughly an hour or a little less to do both.