HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[SeattleSuz]

Sacramento = HOT
Office A/C NOT working = VERY HOT
Me =

I need some good news!

Oh no. That's no fun!! It's only supposed to be 83 here in Seattle today.
I am looking forward to going to SoCal in late September to have 80 degrees still, makes me feel like an extension of summer!

 

[CaliGrrl]

I love the picture of the poison apple mug! I have to have one!!!! Any pictures of the new Mickey Vampire Popcorn Bucket???

 

[Sherry E]

I know it's easy to get excited about something you see, and it's hard to know what is official and what is not. I saw the MiceChat article first thing this morning and I knew right away that they were wrong, and not up on the latest info (I keep telling you guys that I scooped MiceChat on the lack of a Carnival and pumpkin carvers this year, but no one pays attention! ).

For one thing, in the blog there are photos of the Ranch. Remember that Lauren and David already told us here in this thread that the Ranch was decorated? Those decorations in the MiceChat article are the Ranch... not the Halloween Carnival area. The Carnival area is slightly separate from (though connected to) the Ranch area.

Secondly, in the first version of the article, Norman referred to the "rumor" of the pumpkin carvers not returning. He did not seem to know that it had been officially stated by Erin that there would be no carvers, nor did he know that there would be no Conjure a Villain tent and no Carnival. It was a mistake on his part, but unfortunately people would have seen it and gotten super excited because they thought something was happening that is not happening.

Just as was the case with the Disney Visa newsletter, which referred to a Carnival this year, MiceChat was wrong about the Carnival.

Anyway, here is a new installment from the Parks Blog --

"Halloween Minnie Mouse Transformation Casts A Spell on Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney Parks" -- Disney Parks Blog; posted on September 11th, 2015 by Michelle Harker, Manager, Merchandise Marketing & Communications, Disneyland Resort -- http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-on-bibbidi-bobbidi-boutique-at-disney-parks/.



Halloween Hoopla/Fall Fever -

Nestle Toll House Harvest Apple Cookie Dough (okay, might have to try this one!) - http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/word...nestle-toll-house-harvest-apple-cookie-dough/.

I think I'll pass on the Dove Eyeballs - http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/wordpress/2015/09/11/spotted-on-shelves-9112015/.

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Hello there!! I'm a newbie to the Disboards!!! I've been stalking this page (please don't take out a restraining order!!) and LOVE all of the ideas, info, and especially the Pumpkin Pandemonium!!!! It has been very informative and helpful!

My husband and I are going to DL halloween weekend!! WOO! We don't have kids but we are kids at heart so I'm very excited to go!

I'm THRILLED to see the carnival is gonna be there!!!!

What I really came on to do was report my Pumpkin Pandemonium purchases today- Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal & Pumpkin Spiced Granola!! YUM! Can't wait to try them!! I've had the Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, the Pumpkin Spiced M & M's, & Pumpkin scones! Love all the things holiday themed!

Welcome! I'm so glad you joined us after stalking us for a while!

I love Pumpkin Pandemonium! The pumpkin oatmeal sounds like it would be good. I thought that there might be a lull in Pumpkin Pandemonium products hitting the shelves around now, but they still seem to be coming out!

Sadly, no Carnival. If I had been able to sign on earlier today, I would have clarified for everyone that the photos in the article were only of the Ranch and not the Carnival, and that MiceChat was wrong (because they were not up on the same info that we were up on in this thread 2 months ago! ). Fortunately, everyone eventually figured it out -- but only after getting momentarily excited over the prospect of a non-existent Carnival!

Dang! I knew it was too good to be true. I do like all the decorations around the ranch area at least.

The Pumpkin People are back at the Ranch, thankfully, as well as most of the autumnal décor!

 

[lorijohnhill]

I wonder how much the Minnie makeover will cost. It looks really cute.

 

[bellazachmom]

I have the MiceChat page pulled up from this morning that I never closed to show my kiddos when they get home from school ~ so sad to compare it to the edited version available now

 

[Sherry E]

I wonder how much the Minnie makeover will cost. It looks really cute.

It's probably a bargain price of $350 or something.

 

[lorijohnhill]

It's probably a bargain price of $350 or something.

You're right! It probably will!

 

[RichP1269]

We've never done a tour before so I just bought tickets for the Happiest haunts Tour on the 24th.

 

[jammyjam25]

It's not that we don't listen Sherry, I think we were just all really hopeful that we had gotten a happy surprise for once! Sadly t'was not the case.

 

[Oswald23]

Here an article on Facebook from character central. My info about the fab 5 was good. Jippee

We have some good news out of the Disneyland Resort today! Despite them previously claiming that there would be no daytime Halloween entertainment this year (as per the Disney Parks Blog), today, the first day of Halloweentime, has seen the VIPs on Main Street in their Halloween costumes, Jack and Sally in New Orleans Square, and Frollo in Fantasyland. If we hear of any more villains or other characters being out, we'll post in the comments below!

 

[KrisRose821]

RichP1269 can you let us know how the tour is this year?! Id love to hear a review of it!

 

[missangelalexis]

Here an article on Facebook from character central. My info about the fab 5 was good. Jippee

We have some good news out of the Disneyland Resort today! Despite them previously claiming that there would be no daytime Halloween entertainment this year (as per the Disney Parks Blog), today, the first day of Halloweentime, has seen the VIPs on Main Street in their Halloween costumes, Jack and Sally in New Orleans Square, and Frollo in Fantasyland. If we hear of any more villains or other characters being out, we'll post in the comments below!

I know this is the Halloween thread but I am hoping they will rotate to their 60th costumes later in the day! Would be great to meet them in both sets of costumes

 

[RichP1269]

RichP1269 can you let us know how the tour is this year?! Id love to hear a review of it!

Sure will! We return home in the evening of the 26th, so look for it on the 27th.

 

[Sherry E]

It's not that we don't listen Sherry, I think we were just all really hopeful that we had gotten a happy surprise for once! Sadly t'was not the case.

The happy surprise is that there are pumpkins on Main Street, when originally we didn't know what was happening there! Some of the Mickey lamppost pumpkins are not there, though.

As for the lack of a Carnival -- all I can say is, I knew there wouldn't be a Carnival and that Norman's information was not up to date, not to mention that his photos were of the Ranch and not the Carnival. There were too many different indications (and eventual confirmations) of no Carnival this year, going back to July, and it just really seemed clear to me that it was not going to happen. The Parks Blog doesn't like to confirm things -- especially if it's bad news -- so when the Parks Blog says there will be no Pirates League, no pumpkin carvers, no Conjure a Villain tent and no Carnival, you know that means there will be no Carnival!

I know this is the Halloween thread but I am hoping they will rotate to their 60th costumes later in the day! Would be great to meet them in both sets of costumes

In the Disneyland News Press Release from August, it said: "Guests will enjoy special photo locations with popular Disney pals, plus Disney villains. For Mickey’s Halloween Party only, Disney characters will be dressed in their Halloween costumes. During the day and on non-Halloween Party nights, Disney characters will wear their special Diamond Celebration attire."

Now, as we see from Oswald23's post above, at least some characters in Halloween attire are in Town Square -- which seems to contradict the implication of the press release. I am certain that the characters in 60th attire will be out, but I don't know when they will come out and the Halloween characters will vanish for the day.

My feeling is that, right now, in the 2 weeks before MHP begins, there will be characters in Halloween attire out and about. I suspect that when the party begins in 2 weeks, that's when the characters in costumes might 'disappear' in the daytime and become MHP exclusives. I could be completely wrong, but I can picture Disney doing something like that!

 

[Comicbookmommy]

Well, at least the few minutes when I thought the carnival was going to be there were nice, haha!

Temps are going to be down in the lower 70's here in the mountains all next week! And I spotted a few of the non-pine trees changing color already!! Fall is comiiiing!

 

[Sherry E]

Well, at least the few minutes when I thought the carnival was going to be there were nice, haha!

Temps are going to be down in the lower 70's here in the mountains all next week! And I spotted a few of the non-pine trees changing color already!! Fall is comiiiing!

It's not anywhere close to low 70s here where I am -- nor in Anaheim, where DLR is -- so Fall is not coming this way just yet! It's all mid-to-upper '80s (and only in the 70s at night) next week. Booooo! It's 90-something today!

 

[nicolispicoli]

I know the Happiest Haunts tour starts today. If anyone takes it in the next couple days, please let us know what it entails.

I called and they were very vague with the information, as usual. Tour goes from 5-8 or 5:15-8:15 and goes on select ride attractions and includes a pin and sweet treat. He also confirmed that for the second year, it will NOT visit DCA.

I'm considering doing it next weekend, but I'd like to know how it's changed and if it's worth it for us. It's $68/pp with our AP's, so its not too expensive, but I know Disney likes to slowly pick off all the great things that make it a great value. I'm EXTREMELY bitter about the loss of the Carnival area, so I am trying to fill that void since we're going too early to attend a Halloween party. Thanks!

 

[Metalliman98]

I know the Happiest Haunts tour starts today. If anyone takes it in the next couple days, please let us know what it entails.

I called and they were very vague with the information, as usual. Tour goes from 5-8 or 5:15-8:15 and goes on select ride attractions and includes a pin and sweet treat. He also confirmed that for the second year, it will NOT visit DCA.

I'm considering doing it next weekend, but I'd like to know how it's changed and if it's worth it for us. It's $68/pp with our AP's, so its not too expensive, but I know Disney likes to slowly pick off all the great things that make it a great value. I'm EXTREMELY bitter about the loss of the Carnival area, so I am trying to fill that void since we're going too early to attend a Halloween party. Thanks!

Odd, I booked the tour last week and the CM I spoke to mentioned ToT as an attraction. Guess we'll just have to see how it all shakes out.

 

[Sherry E]

I know the Happiest Haunts tour starts today. If anyone takes it in the next couple days, please let us know what it entails.

I called and they were very vague with the information, as usual. Tour goes from 5-8 or 5:15-8:15 and goes on select ride attractions and includes a pin and sweet treat. He also confirmed that for the second year, it will NOT visit DCA.

I'm considering doing it next weekend, but I'd like to know how it's changed and if it's worth it for us. It's $68/pp with our AP's, so its not too expensive, but I know Disney likes to slowly pick off all the great things that make it a great value. I'm EXTREMELY bitter about the loss of the Carnival area, so I am trying to fill that void since we're going too early to attend a Halloween party. Thanks!

I agree -- I'm eager to hear about what happens with the Happiest Haunts Tour this year as well. I suspected that the info they previously gave on the phone (about the tour including ToT) was wrong, and that it would not go into DCA at all. As usual, the CMs don't have their facts straight, and they give out conflicting information. Sigh.

So the tour IS taking place during the party? It would have to, if it lasts until 8 or 8:15.

 

[Comicbookmommy]

It's not anywhere close to low 70s here where I am -- nor in Anaheim, where DLR is -- so Fall is not coming this way just yet! It's all mid-to-upper '80s (and only in the 70s at night) next week. Booooo! It's 90-something today!

Ew, that is a yucky temperature. Any temp starting with an 8 or up is just awful and uncomfortable to me! Hopefully it's be that much more of a relief when fall with it's cooler temps DOES arrive down where you are!

Also I can't thank you enough again for suggesting to wait on our trip until late October. I'm guessing at this rate it'll still be in the 80's late September in Disneyland, and that'd still be TOO HOT for a Halloween trip for me. As long as there's no freak heat wave around Halloween, I'm looking forward to cool(er) weather during our trip.