HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

El Niño rain? Should I be concerned for oct? I was rained on 8hrs plus a day every day last year in Wdw. Really don't need it this year x

Of course I am no weatherman, but my guess is that El Nino won't have a rainy effect on October, and maybe not even November. It could cause a heat wave or two -- that happens as well -- but I think that the really messy rain (if it happens) will come along in December and carry on through February or March, to varying degrees of intensity.

 

[kaoden39]

Of course I am no weatherman, but my guess is that El Nino won't have a rainy effect on October, and maybe not even November. It could cause a heat wave or two -- that happens as well -- but I think that the really messy rain (if it happens) will come along in December and carry on through February or March, to varying degrees of intensity.

I'm inclined to agree. I remember an El Niño year that the biggest rain fell in January. It rained everyday that month. How do I remember this? Because we were first married and DH worked for a car wash, he didn't work a single day that month. It was the last month he worked for them too.

 

[seobaina]

Weathermen/women or not that's reassuring. Thank you x

 

[Kuilima]

So I just received my Disney Rewards fall flyer in the mail. On pg. 5 it reads, "Stop by Big Thunder Ranch to meet your favorite Disney Villains at the Halloween Carnival...."
Things that make you go Hmmmmmm.

 

[kaoden39]

I'm sad because to me it looks as though I won't be see any Villains other than Cruella and the Evil Queen because of the changes. We're going to early to go to the party so there goes that too. Sigh, maybe someday.

 

[Sherry E]

I'm inclined to agree. I remember an El Niño year that the biggest rain fell in January. It rained everyday that month. How do I remember this? Because we were first married and DH worked for a car wash, he didn't work a single day that month. It was the last month he worked for them too.

See, that's an effect of steady rain that most of us would never think of -- someone being out of work every day for a month. It can cause a lot of problems that are not even considered.

You're right - indeed, a lot of times the worst of the rain comes along in January through March, but it might start kicking in here and there in the second half of December. Or, we might see some short-lived storms in December, but we won't get to the non-stop/never lets up kind of rain until January and beyond.

Weathermen/women or not that's reassuring. Thank you x

I can't blame you for not wanting to deal with a lot of rain -- while it does keep crowds away, it is messy and inconvenient (especially if you like to take photos and ride outdoor things), and you end sitting in puddles left by other people, which is gross. I think you'll be spared all of that.

So I just received my Disney Rewards fall flyer in the mail. On pg. 5 it reads, "Stop by Big Thunder Ranch to meet your favorite Disney Villains at the Halloween Carnival...."
Things that make you go Hmmmmmm.

It does evoke a "Hmmmmm," but I don't put much stock into the Visa/Rewards info. First of all, I think they write up all of that text well in advance, and things can change after it goes to press. Even beyond that, last year they reported that Haunted Mansion Holiday would have Fast Passes -- and they indicated that the FPs would be available during Halloween Time. It was unequivocally untrue -- those FPs did not come along until the holiday season. They were totally wrong.

Also, again, there is no mention of the Carnival on the DLR website; the decorators were told that nothing is happening there; supposedly the Conjure a Villain tent is not happening (though Villains might be there anyway); there is no Pirates League; and no pumpkin carvers. So unless it is going to be an all-new Carnival with all new entertainment, or unless it is going to be a half-hearted Carnival with a few characters and nothing else, then I think there will not be a Carnival as we have known it in the past. But there could be decorations and characters in the Round-Up portion of the area -- not in the Festival Arena, but closer to the little cabin.

 

[seobaina]

I can't blame you for not wanting to deal with a lot of rain -- while it does keep crowds away, it is messy and inconvenient (especially if you like to take photos and ride outdoor things), and you end sitting in puddles left by other people, which is gross. I think you'll be spared all of that

Im also British and sick of rain nah I don't mind the odd bit of rain but last year we were soaked all day every day and they closed all the rides due to lightning all the time. I love California and the team I'm travelling with have never been. We're going up to Yosemite, San Fran etc too so praying it's nice and dry and sunny x

 

[Lauren in NC]

So, it looks like we may still be in DL for the first day of Halloween time. Besides HMH and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, is there anything else that would specifically start then? It sounds like if there's no carnival, it's just going to be decorations and those two rides!

 

[Sherry E]

So, it looks like we may still be in DL for the first day of Halloween time. Besides HMH and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, is there anything else that would specifically start then? It sounds like if there's no carnival, it's just going to be decorations and those two rides!

Whatever is happening for Halloween Time would start on 9/11, except for MHP.

Unless there is some sort of surprise in store -- something that Disney has yet to announce about the Halloween Time season -- then what would be left with are Haunted Mansion Holiday and some "Nightmare Before Christmas"-esque accents and touches in certain places in New Orleans Square (not a lot of them), Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, the Ray Bradbury Halloween Tree in Frontierland, the Dia de los Muertos display in Frontierland, and some decorations on Main Street (assuming that the "Pumpkin Festival," which is 300+ foam pumpkins on display on Main Street, is still there this year). Hopefully the giant Mickey pumpkin will be in Town Square, and the Disney character pumpkins will be stationed above the turnstiles.

The Disney Parks Blog indicated that there would be new "sparkling" Halloween décor (to tie in Halloween Time with the Diamond Anniversary), but I don't know where that will be. I guess it would be on Main Street.

I think that there will be Disney characters in Halloween attire (like Donald dressed as a pumpkin and Goofy as a skeleton or something else) -- but I don't know if they will be back at a non-Carnival version of the Big Thunder Ranch, or if they will be in Town Square. Same thing with the Villains -- I think that there will be some sort of Villain photo spot/meet & greet set up somewhere, but whether it's back at the non-Carnival Ranch, or in Town Square, is anyone's guess.

Or, there could be an all new kind of Carnival, with new booths and highlights, though that would be inconsistent with the decorators being told that they weren't having anything there this year. It just doesn't sound like the actual Conjure a Villain tent would be happening, nor would Pirates League, nor would the pumpkin carving -- but maybe they have a new Carnival in mind?

 

[lorijohnhill]

I was looking at the Halloween Haunts tour and noticed that they still don't have dates listed. Does anyone have an idea of when that tour might begin? I know they are having the tour this year, because I was talking with a CM that is developing it.

Also, any idea how fast they sell out? I was planning to schedule it at the 30 day Mark, but may have to wait now as my husband has become unemployed this week. Ugh! (Prayers will be gratefully accepted).

 

[Sherry E]

I was looking at the Halloween Haunts tour and noticed that they still don't have dates listed. Does anyone have an idea of when that tour might begin? I know they are having the tour this year, because I was talking with a CM that is developing it.

Also, any idea how fast they sell out? I was planning to schedule it at the 30 day Mark, but may have to wait now as my husband has become unemployed this week. Ugh! (Prayers will be gratefully accepted).

I am sending good thoughts and positive vibes your way, in hopes that your husband can find work.

The Happiest Haunts Tour should begin right when Halloween Time starts -- on 9/11. Maybe 9/12 at the latest, although I don't really understand why it would start 1 day late.

I haven't heard of the tours selling out particularly fast -- and if you couldn't get into one tour, you'd be able to get into another tour. If your tour date is later in September, the booking window wouldn't pop up until 30-ish days (give or take a couple) before that date.

 

[abbey_maree]

Hey everyone! This is my first post here...I have lurked for a wee while though
Anyway...my boyfriend & I have just bought our tickets for the October 27 Halloween Party & I'm already beyond excited!

This will be our third trip to Disneyland (if only it wasn't a 12 hour flight...I'd be there every weekend!) and our first Halloween party! I just wanted to share my excitement

 

[Sherry E]

Hey everyone! This is my first post here...I have lurked for a wee while though
Anyway...my boyfriend & I have just bought our tickets for the October 27 Halloween Party & I'm already beyond excited!

This will be our third trip to Disneyland (if only it wasn't a 12 hour flight...I'd be there every weekend!) and our first Halloween party! I just wanted to share my excitement

Welcome! I'm so glad you joined us. Have you been to Disneyland during Halloween Time in the past (just without going to the party), or is this the first Halloween Time experience in general?

I think you'll enjoy the party -- it's a lot of fun, especially to try at least one time! If only those darn tickets weren't so costly...

So far there don't appear to be anymore sellouts yet -- only Halloween night is sold out so far. I expect the onslaught of sellouts to start within the next couple of weeks.

 

[abbey_maree]

Thanks Sherry! This is our first Halloween experience at Disneyland! Our other trips were both happened to fall in April, so there was nothing too fancy going on. It was a tough decision whether to come for Halloween or to wait for the Holiday Season, but Halloween won out this time. I'm sure we'll be back to experience the holiday season, though.

The tickets are kinda costly, but we don't have a separate park ticket for that day, so I guess it almost works out the same price?

Now to dust off my Snow White costume for the party!

 

[Sherry E]

Thanks Sherry! This is our first Halloween experience at Disneyland! Our other trips were both happened to fall in April, so there was nothing too fancy going on. It was a tough decision whether to come for Halloween or to wait for the Holiday Season, but Halloween won out this time. I'm sure we'll be back to experience the holiday season, though.

The tickets are kinda costly, but we don't have a separate park ticket for that day, so I guess it almost works out the same price?

Now to dust off my Snow White costume for the party!

The holiday season is not to be missed -- well, usually... I'm not sure what it's going to look like this year, but normally it is great!

I suspect that the reason why Disney keeps hiking up the prices of the MHP tickets is because a lot of people are starting to do that very thing -- use the MHP tickets as their park tickets for that day, and not buy tickets for earlier in the day. I think that Disney wants to eventually make the MHP ticket almost the price of a one-day/one park ticket, just so they don't feel they are losing anything!

 

[Abbey1]

I'm wondering if there is any sort of rough schedule available for the party events (what time the pre-party starts, paint the night, fireworks etc). Do the fireworks normally start when the party ends? I think I read that its was earlier than closing (11pm on the party night we are attending). Also, is there a map given to party guests of where all of the party features are (treat trails, villains etc.)?

 

[Sherry E]

I'm wondering if there is any sort of rough schedule available for the party events (what time the pre-party starts, paint the night, fireworks etc). Do the fireworks normally start when the party ends? I think I read that its was earlier than closing (11pm on the party night we are attending). Also, is there a map given to party guests of where all of the party features are (treat trails, villains etc.)?

You'll get a map.

Questions #21 and #22 should help with the map question, times, the pre-party, etc.- http://www.disboards.com/threads/ha...een-night-mhp-sold-out.3270919/#post-51326916

Of course, this year the times could be adjusted for Paint the Night, as it is full parade and not a little Cavalcade, but you'll get a general idea.

 

[adamkat]

We bought our MHP tickets since Halloween is sold out we are going for our 10th wedding anniversary. Oct 29th. Any tips for us as this is our first Disney trip and of course first MHP. Excited!!!

 

[Sherry E]

We bought our MHP tickets since Halloween is sold out we are going for our 10th wedding anniversary. Oct 29th. Any tips for us as this is our first Disney trip and of course first MHP. Excited!!!

That's wonderful! You'll have a great time.

Well, one tip that many people suggest is to hold off on collecting candy at the treat trails until the end of the night. They say that the lines for treats are really short or non-existent at that point.

I would suggest that, in case you plan to collect a lot of candy, bring an extra bag with you -- like a tote bag or backpack or something -- because the little plastic bag that you will get when you get your wristband is kind of small and doesn't hold a lot, It's fine for those who don't need a lot of candy, but it fills up very quickly.

 

[adamkat]

Great idea! We will have our two boys with us8 and 6 they will want lots of candy mom and dad- not so much. lol

Sounds great. Thanks for your help. Now to figure out dinner plans that night. Such a newbie.