HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[SeaKerina]

I hope I didn't miss the answer to this question somewhere - do you have to be out of Disneyland by the end of the party or does Main St stay open after the "official" end of the party?

 

[Sherry E]

I hope I didn't miss the answer to this question somewhere - do you have to be out of Disneyland by the end of the party or does Main St stay open after the "official" end of the party?

Hmm... I think -- and I could be totally wrong -- that when the party ends, that's it. I don't think that anyone can shop after MHP is over. I have not stayed long enough to find that out first-hand! Hopefully someone will post and let us know for sure, one way or the other!

 

[jenhelgren]

I need opinions on the Monday, October 19th or Thursday, October 22nd party. Will the 19th have lower crowds being on a Monday night? We will be arriving the 18th and I wanted to do MHP on 10/22 toward the end of our trip but Disney Visa discounts are offered for the 19th and not the 22nd. The 22nd also has the highest tier pricing so there is quite a difference in price for our family between the two nights. I am assuming that means that there will be higher ticket sales for the 22nd so Disney isn't offering anything through Visa. We have never been to DLR so I wanted to know my way around before the Halloween Party but if Monday the 19th will be cheaper and easier to manage crowd wise it would worth it!

 

[keishashadow]

If it's like Dapper Days, there are discounted rates at the 3 Disney hotels the week before and week after the event. I don't know what the Gay Days rates are at the Grand, but Dapper Days rates were something like $279 a night for a Standard room. "Cheap" pricing like that for the Disney hotels draw in more people.

At this point most of the 3 DL hotels are sold out of the room block. It was a bit less for GC. You do need to be registered attendee to access the rates for hotels & tickets.

We aren't gay but proud to count many as our friends who wish they could've come along for the party. we've been instructed to take lots of pics. I cannot wait

 

[Sherry E]

I need opinions on the Monday, October 19th or Thursday, October 22nd party. Will the 19th have lower crowds being on a Monday night? We will be arriving the 18th and I wanted to do MHP on 10/22 toward the end of our trip but Disney Visa discounts are offered for the 19th and not the 22nd. The 22nd also has the highest tier pricing so there is quite a difference in price for our family between the two nights. I am assuming that means that there will be higher ticket sales for the 22nd so Disney isn't offering anything through Visa. We have never been to DLR so I wanted to know my way around before the Halloween Party but if Monday the 19th will be cheaper and easier to manage crowd wise it would worth it!

I think you're right -- the Thursday party is more expensive, with no discounts, so Disney must expect that night to be pretty busy for some reason (not sure why, other than the fact that it's the day before Friday). At the same time, I wonder if there might be some people hanging around past the weekend to do the cheaper 10/19 party.

My feeling is that 10/19 might be slightly better (and hopefully all of the people who come out during the Utah conference will be back at home by then) -- as well as being cheaper. Also, I tend to think that any locals who go to the 10/19 party will be more inclined to leave a bit early due to work and school the next day, leaving the latter part of the night to feel less crowded. The locals who go to the 10/22 party, however, could very well have Friday off or take Friday off to make it a long weekend, in which case it might feel a bit more crowded throughout the night.

 

[Kilala]

I have noticed that it is getting darker earlyer now. It is going to be soooo hot this weekend. I will sitting inside with my A/C on and finishing knitting the warmers for Halloween cat costume

 

[jenhelgren]

Thank you for the advice! I originally thought Thursday would be fine being a weeknight also but there must be some reason that Disney isn't over any discounts and raised the cost for tickets for that night so I guess we will commit to Monday! What time will it be dark in October? We are from the Midwest and this will be our first trip and I never even considered sunset times!

 

[Sherry E]

Thank you for the advice! I originally thought Thursday would be fine being a weeknight also but there must be some reason that Disney isn't over any discounts and raised the cost for tickets for that night so I guess we will commit to Monday! What time will it be dark in October? We are from the Midwest and this will be our first trip and I never even considered sunset times!

Hmm... I don't know the exact times, but it seems like the sunsets really become vivid and bright around 6 p.m.-ish or so. Maybe a little bit later. It's probably totally dark by 7 p.m. or 7:30 or so. I'll have to find a sunset/sunrise chart online because now I'm curious to see how far off base I am! I am just trying to remember off the top of my head when it has gotten dark and I think it's totally dark by then.

 

[kandeebunny]

I have hunted, but can't find the answer.

Can someone who has been in previous years give me a general idea of the schedule? (Parades/fireworks/castle shows?) As well as what characters do M&G in either special costumes or aren't out normally during the party? We're WDW vets trying to plan for this for the first time, and feeling super overwhelmed.

 

[Sherry E]

I have hunted, but can't find the answer.

Can someone who has been in previous years give me a general idea of the schedule? (Parades/fireworks/castle shows?) As well as what characters do M&G in either special costumes or aren't out normally during the party? We're WDW vets trying to plan for this for the first time, and feeling super overwhelmed.

See Question #21 in this MHP FAQ (from page 1 of this thread) - http://www.disboards.com/threads/ha...een-night-mhp-sold-out.3270919/#post-51326916.

It has links to the maps, which will have schedules from last year, and the character meet & greets. Keep in mind that this year Paint the Night is part of the party, so the schedule could be a bit different because it's a full parade as opposed to a small Cavalcade like in the past.

Also in the FAQ, you will see a list of characters that were out at the party last year and a lot of other helpful info.

I think that -- by most accounts -- DLR is less overwhelming than WDW, so you'll be fine!

Hmmm... edited to add... there WERE map photos showing in the posts I linked in the MHP FAQ post -- just a few days ago -- but figment_jii must have moved the photos around in Photobucket or Photobucket is acting up and not displaying photos, as one of the linked posts is no longer displaying them. The one that is showing (the second one labeled "Here") is helpful, though!

 

[Kilala]

I forgot to mention that I saw Halloween/Fall decorations at TJ Maxx and Ross for less yesterday

 

[jenhelgren]

Is there anything "collectible" at MHP? At MNSSHP we always get the special Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom card that is available to party guests only.

 

[Comicbookmommy]

If it's like Dapper Days, there are discounted rates at the 3 Disney hotels the week before and week after the event. I don't know what the Gay Days rates are at the Grand, but Dapper Days rates were something like $279 a night for a Standard room. "Cheap" pricing like that for the Disney hotels draw in more people.

Ah, thank you for explaining that! I didn't realize about the hotel rates extending throughout the week!

 

[Sherry E]

Is there anything "collectible" at MHP? At MNSSHP we always get the special Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom card that is available to party guests only.

I pulled up a sunrise/sunset chart for Anaheim in October, by the way -- http://www.timeanddate.com/sun/usa/anaheim?month=10&year=2015. It looks like I wasn't too far off base in what I was remembering about when the sunset appears. I do think that it should be just about totally dark by 7 p.m. or 7:15 at that point in October when you go.

There are some merchandise items that say Mickey's Halloween Party on them, and have special designs -- but it seems like some of them are available in the shops even before the party begins. So they're not exactly exclusive to MHP guests only, unfortunately. I think that there may be more collectible items for the general Halloween Time season than there are actually for Mickey's Halloween Party, from what I have observed. I don't think there is anything really rare and exciting, unless I am forgetting about something.

 

[rwhistler92]

They have some AP Halloween Party pins that they keep behind the counter.
I am pretty sure they have normal Party pins, but I don't know when or how they make those available.

 

[Kilala]

I'm thinking of going to DTD on the 3rd of September and try to get some bags this year for MHP. I got the light up one in 2013 and it didn't last until the end of MHP last year.

 

[Sherry E]

I'm thinking of going to DTD on the 3rd of September and try to get some bags this year for MHP. I got the light up one in 2013 and it didn't last until the end of MHP last year.

You mean it couldn't hold all of the candy in 2014, or did the bottom of the bag fall out? Or did the lights just stop blinking? I like those bags but, at almost $10, I would like them to last for a few years! I wonder if the bags that are closer to $5 are any more durable? Probably not.

 

[Comicbookmommy]

I'm now trying to decide about going the week of Sept. 28th (29th is my birthday!) to Oct 1st, or late October. Can anyone tell me what the weather will likely be like in late september? Would it be much hotter than late october? I know it's a toss-up but any input helps! Thanks again

 

[mummabear]

Can anyone confirm if characters sign autographs during MHP?

 

[lorijohnhill]

Can anyone confirm if characters sign autographs during MHP?

Yes, any characters that have the ability to sign, will do so at the parties.