HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[tjcrabb]

I have the dumb question of the day. How tickets per night for each are sold for the Halloween party ..

Its not a dumb question at all its just that the only person who actually knows that info is disney. They do not release actual numbers of attendees. The theory is that there are probably a little more tickets sold halloween night than other parties. Will it be busy? Definitely, but not as busy as a regular park day or so I assume.

 

[keishashadow]

sorry if this is OT but now I need to figure out which regular park tickets to purchase for DH & myself. Any DL decision comes hard to me

Appears to be a difference of approx. $50 for us to do PHs. I realize the parks are a short stroll apart but honestly don't recall hopping much our last visit but that was right before Cars opened. I do recall years ago merrily gathering FPs early on in the day then using them at our leisure . too bad that loophole went poof.

Think I will skip buying a day of tix for our MHP day. Since we can enter @ 3 pm, might as well enjoy the pool and catch our breath. We still would have 3 other days (arrival date is 1/2 day) and I plan on doing the early entry when available.

 

[Sherry E]

First thank you everyone for all the info.

For years I have read but not participated. This year I decided it was time to say 'Hi"

I have the dumb question of the day. How tickets per night for each are sold for the Halloween party . I mean compared to an average day, how ham people will be there once only ticketed people are left? We are taking our 5 year old to Halloween night( got our tickets already) and we are just curious.

We went last year in the end of Sept and got more candy then we knew what to do and didn't even hot every line. Had a blast.

Welcome!

I'm so glad you decided to join us and say hello, and you made this thread your first stop!

It's not a dumb question at all -- I think it is a very typical question that makes sense, given the fact that the parties are not quiet and uncrowded.

I only wish someone knew the answer! There has never really been any solid, reliable info to clue us in to how many tickets are sold, or what the maximum number of party guests could be. I would guess that, on some nights, the same number of tickets might be sold, and on other nights there could be more. There could also be giveaways/comp tickets (tickets that people win in contests, or that they get through their jobs or from other sources). Then there are probably nights for which people buy tickets, and then they can't go at the last minute.

One way to look at is that, on a regular crowded day in Disneyland, not only are all of the common walkways and thoroughfares packed with people (we all know what Adventureland is like on a bad day), the lines for most rides are long and filled with people too. There are people packed into every available space. At a Halloween Party, while there are a lot of people in a lot of the common walkways, many of the lines for many of the rides are very short, if not walk-ons. And the lines for characters and candy are generally shorter than the lines for really popular rides. So, right there, we can see any area where there is a lack of people. But I don't think anyone knows an actual number, really -- and the parties seem pretty busy.

 

[Self-Rescuing Princess]

Thanks. We did the 24 and week before christmas so we can handle busy. And from what I saw last year it's really New Orleans Square were the worst is. We were done with two huge bags of candy before we even got there. All we had to wait for was to see Jack and Sally. Hope they will be out a few days before so we can get that done then.

Did I read that they got rid of the AP treat trail? Heck, I did't even know they had that till I read it here. LOL

Is it definite about the carnival? That is to bad. Last year my daughter got to sit down and draw with Mickey. It was awesome they drew on the same page for like five minutes. Is the villain summoning going too? We saw Cruella last year.

 

[stephanie22]

I'm so excited! We bought our tickets for legoland today, and then on Friday we will be buying the tickets for Disneyland! Now we just need to figure out what our costumes for the two parties were doing will be.
Any suggestions for someone who can't sew? Last year ds was 2.5 and went as Captain Hook, I was Mr. Smee, and dh was bones from jake and the never land pirates. Cast members knew who ds and I were but not dh lol. They called him mr. Smees friend.

 

[Sherry E]

sorry if this is OT but now I need to figure out which regular park tickets to purchase for DH & myself. Any DL decision comes hard to me

Appears to be a difference of approx. $50 for us to do PHs. I realize the parks are a short stroll apart but honestly don't recall hopping much our last visit but that was right before Cars opened. I do recall years ago merrily gathering FPs early on in the day then using them at our leisure . too bad that loophole went poof.

Think I will skip buying a day of tix for our MHP day. Since we can enter @ 3 pm, might as well enjoy the pool and catch our breath. We still would have 3 other days (arrival date is 1/2 day) and I plan on doing the early entry when available.

I think that your plan for the day of the party is a good one! Relax and enjoy the pool!

Do you think you might get one-park-per-day tickets instead of Hoppers? The savings is significant if you don't think you will be hopping. When I have not had an AP, I've preferred to have Hoppers to have the option of Hopping. I liked having that flexibility in case I got to one park and changed my mind and wanted to be in the other park. It came in handy for those occasions. At the same time, I have also found that there were times when I thought I would be hopping, but I ended up staying in one park for the whole day. So I think I could get by without hopping if I had to, and to save money.

Thanks. We did the 24 and week before christmas so we can handle busy. And from what I saw last year it's really New Orleans Square were the worst is. We were done with two huge bags of candy before we even got there. All we had to wait for was to see Jack and Sally. Hope they will be out a few days before so we can get that done then.

Did I read that they got rid of the AP treat trail? Heck, I did't even know they had that till I read it here. LOL

Is it definite about the carnival? That is to bad. Last year my daughter got to sit down and draw with Mickey. It was awesome they drew on the same page for like five minutes. Is the villain summoning going too? We saw Cruella last year.

The AP treat trail was brand new last year, so I am guessing it will be back again this year in some way.

The Halloween Carnival news is not something that Disney announced or publicized -- they wouldn't want to draw attention to it not returning -- but all of the info that I have found out (both behind the scenes info and the fact that the Parks Blog said that Pirates League is not returning this year) points to no Carnival. Again, it's not something that Disney will broadcast -- and if questioned on it they will talk around it, ignore it, or try to focus on what IS going to be back -- but all signs indicate that there will not be a Carnival this year.

My guess is that there will be Villains out and about somewhere in Disneyland, as well as characters in costume -- but just not at the Carnival. Hopefully the little log cabin/Scare-Dy-Crow Shack will be decorated, at least!

 

[violentlyserene]

Does the likely lack of carnival mean there will be no crafts or anything for kids? I guess that doesnt really affect the party but it puts a damper on my excitement.

 

[Self-Rescuing Princess]

Yeah, My little one really liked that part. And it was a nice breather. It's quiet back there and a little creepy. lol

 

[Sherry E]

I suppose the Halloween crafts could always be moved elsewhere -- though I'm not sure where. There has to be somewhere between the two parks! Maybe there will be things like the crafts set up somewhere, but they just won't call it a "Carnival," and won't have pumpkin carvers or Pirates League, or the Conjure a Villain tent.

If we could even get just the little cabin decorated, and the little area immediately around the cabin and the petting zoo decorated-- that would be better than nothing. It wouldn't be a Carnival, but at least it would feel like it was part of Halloween Time.

 

[Dee2015]

Wow, just read your work - Disney should pay you for this and give you a free ticket!

So now I have a new question...what has been done in previous years for this celebration? Sounds like something else we should be embracing/experiencing

Sunday, November 1st – Monday, November 2nd – Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

**Waiting on details of Tortilla Jo’s (Downtown Disney) Dia de los Muertos celebration.**

 

[Sherry E]

Wow, just read your work - Disney should pay you for this and give you a free ticket!

So now I have a new question...what has been done in previous years for this celebration? Sounds like something else we should be embracing/experiencing

Sunday, November 1st – Monday, November 2nd – Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

**Waiting on details of Tortilla Jo’s (Downtown Disney) Dia de los Muertos celebration.**

Thank you! : And yes -- I agree! They should! I have promoted their Halloween Time and Holiday seasons all for the love of it, and for free!

Last year was the first year I became aware of TJ's doing something for Dia de los Muertos, though I suspect they have probably celebrated it all along and just didn't advertise it too well. They had a special menu for 2 or 3 days, and they had face painting and crafts for kids, as well as music, I think. Also, Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland should have some special Dia de los Muertos items on the menu too.

The Dia de los Muertos display in Frontierland is up all through Halloween Time, though -- even though Day of the Dead is not celebrated until November 1st.

 

[Ellester]

So sad that PotC will be down during our trip (9/19-26). We are WDW people and this will be our first and maybe only time to DL, PotC was one of the main reasons I wanted to go. It won't ruin the trip but I am super disappointed. Oh well, onward and upward right? It will still be a great vacation!!!!!! And I am excited about MHP, HM and all the other things that will be new for us!!

 

[keishashadow]

I think that your plan for the day of the party is a good one! Relax and enjoy the pool!

Do you think you might get one-park-per-day tickets instead of Hoppers? The savings is significant if you don't think you will be hopping. When I have not had an AP, I've preferred to have Hoppers to have the option of Hopping. I liked having that flexibility in case I got to one park and changed my mind and wanted to be in the other park. It came in handy for those occasions. At the same time, I have also found that there were times when I thought I would be hopping, but I ended up staying in one park for the whole day. So I think I could get by without hopping if I had to, and to save money.
!

yes, was thinking the one park per day might work well for us. Trying to trim the fat a bit on the trip. Was thinking other than possibly missing out on the extra hour early entry, we'd likely be happy to spend 1 day @ CA & 2 @ DL. Not sure if the DL tix are upgradeable at Guest Services if we do change our mind and would want to PH, especially as i'll be purchasing our tix thru the convention link.

I'm trying to be patient and wait for both DL & USH to release their park hours. WDW & USO have me so conditioned to jump thru the hoops early, this last minute planning is stressful. Sounds crazy but true lol.

 

[Self-Rescuing Princess]

So is that area just going to be closed or used for photo ops??

 

[keishashadow]

So sad that PotC will be down during our trip (9/19-26). We are WDW people and this will be our first and maybe only time to DL, PotC was one of the main reasons I wanted to go. It won't ruin the trip but I am super disappointed. Oh well, onward and upward right? It will still be a great vacation!!!!!! And I am excited about MHP, HM and all the other things that will be new for us!!

aw, that's a shame. I understand completely. You have the right attitude.

 

[PinkBudgie]

In discussing pros and cons of the party with my family another question came up. Is it worth it to have shorter hours on Monday (it seems the parks could open as late at 10am, DCA may close at 8pm. Looking at past years) in order to have maybe lighter crowds on a Monday during the day? We could change it to go to the parks on Sat and Sun and skip the party but are weekends during this time very crowded. At least they would have longer hours. This July was really crowded for July because of the 60th. (But still not as bad as New Year's Day.) How are crowds normally on a weekend or weekday at the end of September?

 

[Kilala]

Sherry do you anything about Innoventions building yet? Will they have to ope for treat trails in October?

 

[tkitty]

Tickets are finely here! I ordered on 7/22 Visa over the phone but have been away for a couple nights. Took a while but now we're all set!

 

[Dee2015]

Last year was the first year I became aware of TJ's doing something for Dia de los Muertos, though I suspect they have probably celebrated it all along and just didn't advertise it too well. They had a special menu for 2 or 3 days, and they had face painting and crafts for kids, as well as music, I think. Also, Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland should have some special Dia de los Muertos items on the menu too.

I bet the face painting looked fab - I have liked their FB page and will keep an eye out for any announcements.

I've also just downloaded the new Disney app - looks fantastic. I'm wondering if there is a forum discussing this. Off to have a look now. I live in this thread (and on TA), have never ventured further on DIS....yet

 

[Spyral]

I bet the face painting looked fab - I have liked their FB page and will keep an eye out for any announcements.

I've also just downloaded the new Disney app - looks fantastic. I'm wondering if there is a forum discussing this. Off to have a look now. I live in this thread (and on TA), have never ventured further on DIS....yet

There is a thread here about the new Disneyland App: http://www.disboards.com/threads/new-disneyland-app-is-up-and-running.3435497/