HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

Sherry I saw this yesterday and thought of you. Pumpkin spice, caramel apple, and candy corn PEEPS will be out starting August 31! - http://time.com/3985460/pumpkin-spice-peeps/

Oh dear. Those... um... kind of sound awful!

My favorite phrase from that article is "pumpkin spice reign of terror."

 

[jammyjam25]

Oh dear. Those... um... kind of sound awful!

My favorite phrase from that article is "pumpkin spice reign of terror."

I agree, they do sound really gross, LOL!

 

[seobaina]

Let us know how it goes!

I had a reply from Disney today. As expected they won't resend the missing etickets but they did confirm the amount of tickets and date they were booked for so at least I have that in email now x

 

[lorijohnhill]

I had a reply from Disney today. As expected they won't resend the missing etickets but they did confirm the amount of tickets and date they were booked for so at least I have that in email now x

Yes, having something in writing will make the process at the ticket booth go easier.

Oh dear. Those... um... kind of sound awful!

My favorite phrase from that article is "pumpkin spice reign of terror."

I have to agree! On both counts...

 

[kaoden39]

I'm glad you mentioned that -- I had been meaning to bring it up earlier today and promptly forgot. If it still has the same refurb schedule I saw last week, it will be closed for the first MHP too. I don't know if the schedule has changed since I last looked at it.

It looks like I will be going into the park the Sunday that we get there so that I can ride Pirates. That is my favorite ride in Disneyland and last trip I only got to ride on it once. Looks like this trip will be the same. I guess that means I just have to plan another trip after refurb. Darn!

 

[dolphingirl47]

f it still has the same refurb schedule I saw last week, it will be closed for the first MHP too.

That does not fill me with joy. It is kind of a tradition for a friend and me to go on Pirates together. Unfortunately we only get to the parks together twice: on September 23rd and for the first Halloween Party. Still that gives me an excuse to plan another visit. I remember when I went to Mickey's Halloween Party in 2011, Pirates was closed for refurbishment as well and they used the line for this as a treat trail.

Speaking of Mickey's Halloween Party, I really start to want a hammer. I bought my tickets for Mickey's Halloween Party last week and had no issues whatsoever. I have been trying all day to get one more ticket and still have not succeeded. I have tried on my iPad and my laptop, with Chrome, Firefox and Safari. I have tried to log in or not. Either nothing happens after I have entered my card details or it goes to the next screen saying that some details are incorrect or missing and then just throws me back to a blank payment screen. I really want to do this online so that I can get an eticket, but I think I may have to bite the bullet and call tomorrow.

 

[mummabear]

I had a reply from Disney today. As expected they won't resend the missing etickets but they did confirm the amount of tickets and date they were booked for so at least I have that in email now x

That's a good idea, I have emailed them now

 

[Sherry E]

It looks like I will be going into the park the Sunday that we get there so that I can ride Pirates. That is my favorite ride in Disneyland and last trip I only got to ride on it once. Looks like this trip will be the same. I guess that means I just have to plan another trip after refurb. Darn!

If the dates listed on our sister site, wdwinfo, are correct, it's closed from 09/14/15 - 09/29/15. Is your last park day on 9/11, or are you arriving after 9/11? I remember, for a while, we were not sure when Halloween Time would start and if you would see it.

That does not fill me with joy. It is kind of a tradition for a friend and me to go on Pirates together. Unfortunately we only get to the parks together twice: on September 23rd and for the first Halloween Party. Still that gives me an excuse to plan another visit. I remember when I went to Mickey's Halloween Party in 2011, Pirates was closed for refurbishment as well and they used the line for this as a treat trail.

Speaking of Mickey's Halloween Party, I really start to want a hammer. I bought my tickets for Mickey's Halloween Party last week and had no issues whatsoever. I have been trying all day to get one more ticket and still have not succeeded. I have tried on my iPad and my laptop, with Chrome, Firefox and Safari. I have tried to log in or not. Either nothing happens after I have entered my card details or it goes to the next screen saying that some details are incorrect or missing and then just throws me back to a blank payment screen. I really want to do this online so that I can get an eticket, but I think I may have to bite the bullet and call tomorrow.

Oh yes, I remember that the POTC queue was used as a treat trail at the 2011 MHP! It was kind of a cool trail, with a few different stations, but I love the POTC ride and would rather that it's open.

See, this is how everyone can tell that Disney still considers Halloween Time to be an off season (despite its popularity) -- because they close a hugely popular ride such as POTC. They can't do it in the summer. They can't do it during the holidays. But it's unfortunate that it will be closed for the first one or two MHP nights, as well as for some of Halloween Time.

 

[Sith]

We purchased our tickets on 7/22 and we still have not gotten ours et. We were told 7-10 days. Has anyone else recieved theres?

I also ordered by phone on 7/22 and have not received tickets in mail. I called last night. The CM on the phone double checked that my order and address were correct. They were. She said that demand has been very high, and she is not surprised tickets are taking a little longer than usual to get to people.

 

[kaoden39]

If the dates listed on our sister site, wdwinfo, are correct, it's closed from 09/14/15 - 09/29/15. Is your last park day on 9/11, or are you arriving after 9/11? I remember, for a while, we were not sure when Halloween Time would start and if you would see it.





Oh yes, I remember that the POTC queue was used as a treat trail and the 2011 MHP! It was kind of a cool trail, with a few different stations, but I love the POTC ride and would rather that it's open.

See, this is how everyone can tell that Disney still considers Halloween Time to be an off season (despite its popularity) -- because they close a hugely popular ride such as POTC. They can't do it in the summer. They can't do it during the holidays. But it's unfortunate that it will be closed for the first one or two MHP nights, as well as for some of Halloween Time.

We're arriving on 9/13 but we weren't going to the parks until 9/14. But, I will leave my girls to cruise around DTD while I go into Disneyland. I honestly wanted to anyway so this works out real well for that reason.

 

[courtneybeth]

The Halloween merch is out, as of this evening.

As expected, people are already buying it... I got the Mickey pumpkin for my desk at work with a surprise guest. Sweatshirts, tshirts and dolls are already being picked and chosen over. Mad rush on costumes.

 

[Dee2015]

Fantasmic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if there is no MHP. Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever fireworks on all non party nights, including weekdays.

I had wondered about that too. So you think Oct 30th & Nov 1st will both have F! I really hope so as this will fit it beautifully for us

 

[keishashadow]

haven't received our MHP tix here either yet

banging head slowly...was only able to make dining res for 10/3. called and was told that until DL sets their park hours, they are unable to book dinner, only breakfast & lunch.

was told they should be out within the next 2 weeks. sigh, the one thing my DH requested was dinner @ Blue Bayou. I wanted to book fantastic pkg @ blue bayou on one of the non-party nights, afraid i'll miss when they open the schedule.. eeeeeeee

 

[Ellester]

Bought our tickets for the first party this morning! It's our first Disneyland trip, hubby and I are going for 7 nights for our 25th anniversary. The kids are staying with grandma and grandpa much to their chagrin! Can't wait!!!!!

 

[MommyMissy]

Got our tickets last night to the party on Oct 7th! Taking my DS2 for his birthday trip with my sister. We will be there from 10/6-10/11. Starting to get excited but am not so good at patiently waiting for Disney to release schedules so I can plan!

 

[keishashadow]

just got our tix in the mail

 

[Sherry E]

I just saw that someone posted a link to this Halloween Time at DLR Superthread over on MiceChat (I'm sure MiceChat is thrilled that their members are promoting DISboards), in the context of helping them to see when last year's Halloween parties sold out.

What's coincidental is that I was, once again, just about to go into the posts on page 1 and try to review/update them today -- the last couple of times I tried to do anything to update the info my browser began flipping out and crashing (it hates DISboards, apparently), and I was so paranoid that all of my info in the post was going to be lost or inadvertently deleted that I left it alone and didn't do anything. I have had entire posts and trip report installments disappear and get wiped out in the past due to technical glitches (and, in fact, I worry that these glitches will interfere with my Theme Week Countdown, which is beginning in the Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread in 3 days).

I will find a way to keep last year's MHP sellout dates visible on page 1, even as I add in the new sellout information for this year's dates, as it seems to be needed for reference.

In the meantime, welcome to the MiceChat folks who are peeking in or joining us, and thank you to the person over there who unexpectedly referred them to this thread!

 

[kkmcan]

Just purchased our party tickets for Oct 2nd!! Whohoo!

 

[riostoker]

So, I'm curious why so many of you are having the HP tickets mailed to you. I opted for the electronic version that said I could either display on my phone or print out. Is there some advantage to the mailed ones?

 

[dolphingirl47]

So, I'm curious why so many of you are having the HP tickets mailed to you. I opted for the electronic version that said I could either display on my phone or print out. Is there some advantage to the mailed ones?

I think all of the people who are waiting for the tickets bought them in the week before they went on general sale. For a week, annual pass holders, DVC Members and Disney Visa holders could order them before they were available for the general public. Annual pass holders could order online and had the option to get etickets, but DVC members and Disney Visa holders had to call and therefore etickets were not an option.

Corinna