HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Drnifer]

Certain things do matter to some people, and some people feel that things are being taken from MHP. (Of course, we will find out soon enough if anything actually has been taken out of MHP and made exclusive to Blue Bayou, but I would have to imagine that something is going to be a BB exclusive in addition to the Halloween Screams seats or else the price is probably not worth it.)

I can understand people being upset that the Cadaver Dans may be taken away, or if it turns out that multiple villains will be at BB and not out for meet and greets at MHP. I don't really feel that Dr. Facilier is being taken away, though, because he was never guaranteed to be available at MHP. Yes, he was available at some, but not all. I really wanted to meet him and Hades, but neither were at our party. So, really Disney is guaranteeing that you will meet him for a fee.

 

[mom2rtk]

I guess you'll get the special Diamond Anniversary outfits in the daytime, and then whatever Halloween garb they are wearing at the party. I suppose that Pumpkin Donald and Skeleton Goofy might be on vacation this year.

I guess I'd be more excited if I actually LIKED their 60th Anniversary outfits!

I'll still be sure to get photos though. I'm hoping they grow on me.

 

[Sherry E]

I can understand people being upset that the Cadaver Dans may be taken away, or if it turns out that multiple villains will be at BB and not out for meet and greets at MHP. I don't really feel that Dr. Facilier is being taken away, though, because he was never guaranteed to be available at MHP. Yes, he was available at some, but not all. I really wanted to meet him and Hades, but neither were at our party. So, really Disney is guaranteeing that you will meet him for a fee.

I actually don't think that the Cadaver Dans will be taken away from the party. I think they will appear at the party outside of BB. I am not sure if there will be other characters who end up as BB exclusives. At this rate we can't even be 100% sure that Dr. Facilier will be a BB exclusive or if he will also appear at MHP outside of BB.

The bottom line is that the people who are doing this event think that it's a good deal and they are happy to be doing it -- and that's wonderful. Others may not feel the same way about it. Neither opinion is wrong or unfounded. There are good points on all sides of the issue. But the "not guaranteed thing" can be applied to almost anything at Disneyland. Rides are not guaranteed to be running all year long, but people still get annoyed when they shut down, especially if it is unexpected. Tickets are not guaranteed to stay at the same price each year, but people get annoyed when the prices go up. People will be annoyed about certain things that others are not annoyed about. That's how it goes at Disney Parks!

I guess I'd be more excited if I actually LIKED their 60th Anniversary outfits!

I'll still be sure to get photos though. I'm hoping they grow on me.

Maybe when you see the outfits in person, you will be mesmerized by their stunning beauty. Maybe they just don't photograph well.

 

[Oswald23]

Thank you Sherry. I watched about 100 pages in the superthread 2014 but couldn't find it.
We do not know anything for sure for the coming weeks but it seems odd to close toon town an hour before the rest of the park. Let's all hope we get some pre party....

 

[Metalliman98]

The BBQ is closing in January. The entire Ranch area has to be razed and closed. There is no possible way the BBQ can stay open. It's not going to be just a little path into Star Wars Land or a simple walkway. That whole area is going to be part of Star Wars Land, as much as the entrances to Cars Land are part of Cars Land.

The Big Thunder Trail -- which is where the cave is-- is the area that I was referring to when I said I had a feeling the Halloween Party would have to move over to DCA for a couple of years. I think that the Trail will probably be in disarray, or will lead to a mountain of construction, and they won't be able to put in the spooky effects and lighting for the party. I could be wrong -- we'll see what happens.

Slightly OT, but do you think they will create an entrance into SW Land from Critter Country, so that you can finally walk completely around the park? Sometimes the dead end there gets annoying.

 

[BobaFettFan]

When I called and talked to Disney I asked specifically about the refund policy. I would not have purchased it if it didn't come with one. If they try to pull a "no refunds!" then they'll just have to deal with Ms. Boba Fett Fan.

 

[Comicbookmommy]

The BBQ is closing in January. The entire Ranch area has to be razed and closed. There is no possible way the BBQ can stay open. It's not going to be just a little path into Star Wars Land or a simple walkway. That whole area is going to be part of Star Wars Land, as much as the entrances to Cars Land are part of Cars Land.

The Big Thunder Trail -- which is where the cave is-- is the area that I was referring to when I said I had a feeling the Halloween Party would have to move over to DCA for a couple of years. I think that the Trail will probably be in disarray, or will lead to a mountain of construction, and they won't be able to put in the spooky effects and lighting for the party. I could be wrong -- we'll see what happens.

UGH, well that's all extremely disappointing I'm not even very excited for Star Wars Land (the new movie hasn't even come out yet and I'm already overloaded by it... and I'm a big fan!). Digging up one of the best areas of the park (IMO) and slapping down SWL in that spot is really going to bother me for many years to come. Especially for Halloween and Christmas, I LOVE this area, I only hope they spare the little cave, and it'll be back for Halloween when construction is done. Why, oh why didn't they put SWL in DCA???

Well, we've got a big Halloween trip and a big Christmas trip to enjoy the area one more time before we move back to Maine next year (California kicked our butts) so I'll be certain to spend a lot of time there.

 

[lorijohnhill]

UGH, well that's all extremely disappointing I'm not even very excited for Star Wars Land (the new movie hasn't even come out yet and I'm already overloaded by it... and I'm a big fan!). Digging up one of the best areas of the park (IMO) and slapping down SWL in that spot is really going to bother me for many years to come. Especially for Halloween and Christmas, I LOVE this area, I only hope they spare the little cave, and it'll be back for Halloween when construction is done. Why, oh why didn't they put SWL in DCA???

Well, we've got a big Halloween trip and a big Christmas trip to enjoy the area one more time before we move back to Maine next year (California kicked our butts) so I'll be certain to spend a lot of time there.

We will also greatly miss the ranch area. It was a great place to get my daughter away from some of the sensory overload the parks can bring.

May I ask where in Maine you are going?

 

[Comicbookmommy]

We will also greatly miss the ranch area. It was a great place to get my daughter away from some of the sensory overload the parks can bring.

May I ask where in Maine you are going?

We're going back to Portland, Maine (moved here to CA in 2014 to give it a try). I've lived in many places and find Portland as close to perfect for us than anywhere else. Right amount of people, low crime, beaches, islands, forests, GREAT food and close enough to Boston and New York to be able to drive comfortably. I especially miss the seasons. Fall really FEELS like fall there, here, not so much. One more year and back we go! But we'll miss the proximity to Disneyland.

I agree about the Ranch area, It was always a little respite from the crazy, now they're plunking down SWL there, and the crowding will be insane!

 

[Sherry E]

I really must thank jammyjam25 and Avery's mom for alerting us about the Mystical Spirits/Blue Bayou event last week! It allowed so many of our thread followers -- including new and experienced Halloween Time guests -- to book/make reservations before it is even officially "announced." A lot of people may not check the Disneyland website between last Friday and whenever the Parks Blog does their piece about the BB event (presumably, in the next day or two). So I would venture to say that many, many people still don't know about it. In fact, as I have perused a few other Disney fan websites and forums to see what was being discussed, I've observed that the main focus is on the Jungle Cruise sunrise breakfast -- not just because it is $300 ( ), but because it was the event that was actually written about in a Disney Parks Blog. Since the Mystical Spirits event has not yet been highlighted in a Blog, a lot of people didn't realize it existed, and even though members of other forums are mentioning it on those forums it doesn't seem to be 'taking off' in discussions as it has here. I think that when people see a Parks Blog (about anything), it becomes more real somehow.

In any case, when the Mystical Spirits event is finally announced via the Parks Blog (and I don't know if it will be Erin, Pam or Rachel who does the blog about it), I suspect that a lot of the seatings will sell out, as will more of the actual Halloween Party nights (since you can't do the Mystical Spirits event without having an MHP ticket).

Thanks to jammyjam25 and Avery's mom, people here got a head start in booking their dates!


Anyway, MiceChat's usual Monday installment features more Halloween Time photos -- http://micechat.com/110402-disneyland-halloween-time-launch/ -- and mentions "It’s going to be a battle between diamonds and pumpkins this fall season. As Disney’s Halloween Time is installed it will be an interesting thing to see just how much of the 60th decor is retained and how Halloween will work around it."

Some of the best decorations will not be seen. The in-store displays and window displays are things that many people will pass by without a second glance. A lot of people will never even make it back to the Ranch to enjoy the final year of goats in Halloween scarves and Halloween décor in the Scare-Dy-Crow Shack. And many people will not be taking the tram to and from the Mickey & Friends lot, so they won't see the Halloween display on the path. Many people will walk right past the Ray Bradbury Halloween Tree and never give it a second glance.

The decorations that should be 'out in the open' and more visible -- meaning anything on Main Street -- are possibly either going to be scaled back, or eliminated completely, this year. So, that leaves quite a bit of Halloween and fall décor to be hidden or overlooked.

In Pumpkin Pandemonium/Candy Corn Chaos/Caramel Apple Confusion news.... Here are the dreaded seasonal Peeps (new this year) - in Pumpkin Spice, Candy Corn, and Caramel Apple flavors: http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/word...s-pumpkin-spice-candy-corn-and-caramel-apple/

And... pumpkin cream cheese, syrup and Bat-Shaped Chicken Nuggets? http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/wordpress/2015/09/07/spotted-on-shelves-972015/.

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Thank you Sherry. I watched about 100 pages in the superthread 2014 but couldn't find it.
We do not know anything for sure for the coming weeks but it seems odd to close toon town an hour before the rest of the park. Let's all hope we get some pre party....

No problem! I'm good at finding things in my threads. I have a good memory, and I can use the search feature within the thread to look up keywords or phrases I remember from old posts -- which helps me track them down!

Slightly OT, but do you think they will create an entrance into SW Land from Critter Country, so that you can finally walk completely around the park? Sometimes the dead end there gets annoying.

Ideally, I would hope that the new Star Wars Land/Galaxy will have a few different access points to help with traffic flow. One of those entrances/exits would likely be somewhere in Toontown or right around that area. To me it would make sense to add some sort of pathway from Critter Country to finally open up that dead end. I have not read anything to indicate that it will be happening, though, so I'm not sure what will be done. Presumably, part of Critter Country would have to close (temporarily) or possibly even be downsized, and that whole area transitioning into Star Wars Land would have to be themed appropriately. I don't know if there are any plans to do that. Right now it doesn't seem like there are plans for it, but this whole process is likely going o take several years to complete -- so maybe something will be decided about Critter Country along the way.

My personal opinion is that Toontown is much more likely to get downsized, with a portal to Star Wars Land added in, than for the Critter Country dead end to be opened up -- but you're right. The dead end is annoying.

UGH, well that's all extremely disappointing I'm not even very excited for Star Wars Land (the new movie hasn't even come out yet and I'm already overloaded by it... and I'm a big fan!). Digging up one of the best areas of the park (IMO) and slapping down SWL in that spot is really going to bother me for many years to come. Especially for Halloween and Christmas, I LOVE this area, I only hope they spare the little cave, and it'll be back for Halloween when construction is done. Why, oh why didn't they put SWL in DCA???

Well, we've got a big Halloween trip and a big Christmas trip to enjoy the area one more time before we move back to Maine next year (California kicked our butts) so I'll be certain to spend a lot of time there.

I love the cave and that whole trail during the Halloween party, with the fog and spooky lighting. I love the Ranch/Festival area for the Halloween Carnival, the Jingle Jangle Jamboree and the new Springtime Roundup (with Easter eggs and Disney rabbits!). There won't be a Carnival this year. There won't be a Jingle Jangle Jamboree, most likely. And there probably won't be a Springtime Roundup in March 2016. But at least there will be some semblance of fall décor and Halloween décor at the Ranch this year, and goats in Halloween scarves. Likewise, Santa Claus should be back to greeting guests in the log cabin this year, so that immediate area will have some holiday décor, but in 2016... ? Who knows where the Disneyland Santa will be? Who knows if the pumpkin carvers will return? Who knows if the egg decorators will return?

You're up in the mountains, correct (or am I totally mis-remembering that detail, and thinking of someone else )? The temperatures will be nice and cold during the winter, and you will get some snow -- so at least you will have some version of "winter" where you are, although it's not like a Maine winter!

 

[Comicbookmommy]

You're up in the mountains, correct (or am I totally mis-remembering that detail, and thinking of someone else )? I can tell you that the temperatures will be nice and cold during the winter, and you will get some snow -- so at least you will have some version of "winter" where you are, although it's not like a Maine winter!

Yeah that's us! Up in the Lake Arrowhead area. It did feel wintery last year, and we had a day or so of snow compared to Maine's daunting MONTHS and FEET of snow, it was a nice break! but whereas Maine is pretty safe in the winter (mostly flat, snow plows going 24/7, salted roads) up here it's just flat out scary. Drivers slipping and sliding into each other on the sloped, icy roads, and visitors from down the mountain who don't know how to travel in winter weather going way too fast and getting into accidents. Just driving to the grocery store becomes a dangerous journey trying to dodge sliding cars, so whenever it snows we have to stay home.

It was cool though last year on Halloween night we got a HUGE amount of the fabled "mountain fog", it was awesome and spooky!

I love the cave and that whole trail during the Halloween party, with the fog and spooky lighting. I love the Ranch/Festival area for the Halloween Carnival, the Jingle Jangle Jamboree and the new Springtime Roundup (with Easter eggs and Disney rabbits!). There won't be a Carnival this year. There won't be a Jingle Jangle Jamboree, most likely. And there probably won't be a Springtime Roundup in March 2016. But at least there will be some semblance of fall décor and Halloween décor at the Ranch this year, and goats in Halloween scarves. Likewise, Santa Claus should be back to greeting guests in the log cabin this year, so that immediate area will have some holiday décor, but in 2016... ? Who knows where the Disneyland Santa will be? Who knows if the pumpkin carvers will return? Who knows if the egg decorators will return?

Seeing it all listed like that is seriously depressing. Why, Disney, WHY? If you see a crazed lady chained in protest to the Ranch area come construction time... that'll probably be me

 

[Sherry E]

Yeah that's us! Up in the Lake Arrowhead area. It did feel wintery last year, and we had a day or so of snow (compared to Maine's daunting MONTHS and FEET of snow, it was a nice break) but whereas Maine is pretty safe in the winter (mostly flat, snow plows going 24/7, salted roads) up here it's just flat out scary. Drivers slipping and sliding into each other on the sloped, icy roads, and visitors from down the mountain who don't know how to travel in winter weather going way too fast and getting into accidents. Just driving to the grocery store becomes a dangerous journey trying to dodge sliding cars, so whenever it snows we have to stay home.

A great thing about mountain living though, It was cool though last year on Halloween night we got a HUGE amount of the fabled "mountain fog", it was awesome and spooky!

Seeing it all listed like that is seriously depressing. Why, Disney, WHY? If you see a crazed lady chained in protest to the Ranch area come construction time... that'll probably be me

That's what happens out here when we get smacked with tons of rain too (like the kind of heavy rain we are supposedly getting from the upcoming El Nino storms) -- people don't know how to get around in that kind of weather because it's not too frequent of an event out here. It becomes bedlam in the streets. I can only imagine what must go on up in the mountains, with people not really knowing how to deal with snow and ice.

I have a friend who lived in Arrowhead for several years, and used to talk about having to go "down the mountain" or "into town" to get groceries. She was used to living in Los Angles or Orange County and not having to deal with any snow, so Arrowhead was an entirely different experience -- especially in winters when it snowed a lot. Of course, she eventually left California and moved to upstate New York -- so she quickly learned the ropes of how to live in true snowy territory!

I would love to see the mountain fog -- especially around Halloween. Fog is an inherently creepy and mysterious thing to begin with, but up in the mountains it must be even more so. I used to hate fog -- and wind, and thunder -- when I was a child, but now I like all of that stuff, as long as it doesn't cause any damage or problems. Every now and then in fall or winter, in the early mornings or late nights, the streets are totally blanketed in fog and you can't see through it.. It doesn't seem to happen often, but it's cool when it does.


In the next couple of days -- if Disneyland is going to put up the pumpkins above the turnstiles and on Main Street -- we should be reading or hearing reports of those things going up. It's now or never. If they're going to go up, they have to start going up now. Halloween Time begins in 4 days, and there is no time to waste!

 

[Kilala]

The only time I got to DL is during MHP. That is only time I can afford it. Here are some pictures of the Demeter cat costume I made by hand. I cut out the unitard , sewed the unitard on a sewing machine, I painted the whole unitard. I will be doing a photo shoot in this costume today 9/7.

Me painting the unitard





My black cat Lillie she is 2 years old now



the finished front

the right side finished

the back finished

the left side finished

work on the wig

the rest of the progress photos are found here http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Cristine_Armstrong/library/Demeter 2015?sort=2&page=1

 

[Nonsuch]

...In any case, that when the Mystical Spirits event is finally announced via the Parks Blog (and I don't know if it will be Erin, Pam or Rachel who does the blog about it), I suspect that a lot of the seatings will sell out, as will more of the actual Halloween Party nights (since you can't do the Mystical Spirits event without having an MHP ticket).

Currently, all dates are still available. You are likely correct, and some (or all) dates will sell out once the event is announced.

...Thanks to jammyjam25 and Avery's mom, people here got a head start in booking their dates!

Add one more thank you.

 

[jenhelgren]

What is the best way to change our dates for the Halloween Party if we already have tickets? I know that they are non-refundable/changeable through Disney and I have seen tickets for sale on Ebay. Is there a trade/sale board on Disboards or is my best option selling my current tickets on Ebay and purchasing the new tickets from Disney? Are there any other ticket resale sites other than Ebay for Halloween Party tickets? I purchased the tickets we want to trade out with a discount so they would be a good deal for someone if I don't have to pay a fortune in sellers fees and commissions to sell them!

 

[mom2rtk]

I really must thank jammyjam25 and Avery's mom for alerting us about the Mystical Spirits/Blue Bayou event last week! It allowed so many of our thread followers -- including new and experienced Halloween Time guests -- to book/make reservations before it is even officially "announced."

Totally agree here. I didn't book it, but it was nice to get to actually decide not to book it rather than to hear about it after it was fully booked already.

 

[Nonsuch]

...Are there any other ticket resale sites other than Ebay for Halloween Party tickets?

Stubhub is another option (an eBay company, specifically for tickets).

 

[lorijohnhill]

We're going back to Portland, Maine (moved here to CA in 2014 to give it a try). I've lived in many places and find Portland as close to perfect for us than anywhere else. Right amount of people, low crime, beaches, islands, forests, GREAT food and close enough to Boston and New York to be able to drive comfortably. I especially miss the seasons. Fall really FEELS like fall there, here, not so much. One more year and back we go! But we'll miss the proximity to Disneyland.

I agree about the Ranch area, It was always a little respite from the crazy, now they're plunking down SWL there, and the crowding will be insane!

I lived in Carabou, Portland, and Westbrook as a child. I remember playing in the potato fields and in LOTS of snow. I grew up on the Easy Coast and definitely miss the seasons. Fall was always my favorite (until I had to rake and bag up the leaves). I just love the crispness in the air and the beauty of the different colors of the leaves. Something sorely lacking in Sacramento.

 

[Sherry E]

My first reaction to this product was, "Oooooh! I have to have it!" And then I remembered that there are no Giants in my area.

Anyway -- here is Pumpkin Dish Washing liquid: http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/word...d-time-originals-pumpkin-dish-washing-liquid/.

One of life's simplest pleasures (for me) is scented dish liquid, hand soap or bath products in seasonal fragrances, but, alas... I am deprived of the pumpkin dish washing liquid.

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What is the best way to change our dates for the Halloween Party if we already have tickets? I know that they are non-refundable/changeable through Disney and I have seen tickets for sale on Ebay. Is there a trade/sale board on Disboards or is my best option selling my current tickets on Ebay and purchasing the new tickets from Disney? Are there any other ticket resale sites other than Ebay for Halloween Party tickets? I purchased the tickets we want to trade out with a discount so they would be a good deal for someone if I don't have to pay a fortune in sellers fees and commissions to sell them!

There are no sales of tickets on this board at all. No buying or selling here, unfortunately. You're more than welcome to give your tickets to someone for free, but no selling. As far as I know, I don't even think that trading tickets is allowed on this board.

Every year there are people who either can't get tickets for the nights they want, or they end up with tickets they have to get rid of, and there are attempts at buying and selling. We usually have to shut all of that down as soon as we see it.

So, unfortunately, although I'm sure that the issue of needing to sell or buy tickets comes up a lot for people who follow this forum, it's not anything we can help you with. You're on your own with that one. :

 

[ACDSNY]

Stubhub is another option (an eBay company, specifically for tickets).

I've been shocked at the prices on both places, had I known I would have picked up extra tickets for our group of 21.

I have a young couple I was looking for two tickets on 10/25 and their looking at $300+, they can't afford that. They held off letting me know they were going as they've accepted new positions recently so they weren't sure they could get the time off until now.