HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[iKristin]

Nah I think you'd be good with that costume

 

[mummabear]

I think I will have to go with the 29th... My initial problem was that's the day we fly in and it's an 18hr flight and we get in in the morning and will need to pull an all nighter.. 12am in LA is around 1pm here so it's a complete time flip



Mystical dinner is sold out by the looks of it.. No times at all for 29th or 31st

Time difference will work in your favour, party starts at 6 pm on the 29th which will only be morning for you, I highly recommend the 3 flight drink combos they sell at the airports, work like a charm.

Where in Oz are you?

 

[suzanne.willmott]

I would say it's not very disney friendly.. I'm going to universal too and that would look awesome as a universal costume but I'd have to say no to the scary skull and all black as they might not look at that as kid friendly

Time difference will work in your favour, party starts at 6 pm on the 29th which will only be morning for you, I highly recommend the 3 flight drink combos they sell at the airports, work like a charm.

Where in Oz are you?

I'm in Sydney might work out well as we normally don't go to sleep until 12 anyway..
I bought the 29th tickets is there anything I should book or know before the party?

 

[mummabear]

So you have a 7 hour time difference right now, when does you Daylight savings kick in?

Really only thing to consider is the Bb mystical dinner. But it sounds like it is sold out on the 29th.

How long are you at DLR for?

 

[Mum from oz]

@mummabear & @suzanne.willmott I'm a fellow neighbour (Sydneysider) going to the party on the 29th! I looked at the BB dinner but with the dollar how it is at the moment I couldn't justify the price.

 

[stephanie22]

I have a costume question. One costume I am considering for MHP is The Punisher. I would not have any fake guns or anything, since there would probably be an issue with that. It would basically be black clothes, and a black tactical vest with the Punisher skull sprayed on the chest. Something like this pic, but without the weapons of course. Do you guys think that would violate any of the costume rules? I don't think so, but thought I'd get some opinions to avoid a potential problem.

I think the costume is fine.

 

[greens_in_WA]

Has anyone been to the party this year and could they post pictures of the map and entertainment schedule?

 

[JenKate]

I think the first one is tomorrow. I'm anxiously waiting too!

 

[mummabear]

@mummabear & @suzanne.willmott I'm a fellow neighbour (Sydneysider) going to the party on the 29th! I looked at the BB dinner but with the dollar how it is at the moment I couldn't justify the price.

Ozzies and Kiwis take over! lol
I considered it too as Dr Facilier is the top of my must meet list but with the dollar and the fact we are a family of 5 the cost was too much, if ot was just DH and I then I probably would have done it, furthermore I dont think the girls would have enjoyed it as much as doing other things in the party.

 

[Priory]

Was on the disneyland website and noticed they've added Mahaloween for the 12th and 13th. Is this common knowledge? I didn't realize they were doing it again this year.

 

[seobaina]

Was on the disneyland website and noticed they've added Mahaloween for the 12th and 13th. Is this common knowledge? I didn't realize they were doing it again this year.

What is mahaloween?

 

[keishashadow]

I would say it's not very disney friendly.. I'm going to universal too and that would look awesome as a universal costume but I'd have to say no to the scary skull and all black as they might not look at that as kid friendly

100% sure no costumes allowed @ USO, would think USH follows same.

it is a really nice costume btw!

 

[Sherry E]

It is interesting that Season of the Force -- which was originally supposed to begin in early 2016 -- is now starting on November 16th of this year!

The other interesting thing is that, according to the Auditions website, the Star Wars Launch Bay was originally scheduled to open on or close to October 11th. The performers needed to be available to work on October 11th. Now, according to the Parks Blog, the Launch Bay is scheduled to open when the rest of Season of the Force opens in November. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...16-at-disneyland-park-in-southern-california/.

So it seems like Disney is hustling to get Season of the Force started early, and in doing so maybe they are delaying the Launch Bay so that it opens when the rest of SOTF opens.

What is mahaloween?

It was a dinner event at Trader Sam's in the Disneyland Hotel last year, and I think the cost (per person) was over $100. I don't know what the price is this year. I've got a link to info about the 2014 event in the Hotels post on page 1 of this thread.

Was on the disneyland website and noticed they've added Mahaloween for the 12th and 13th. Is this common knowledge? I didn't realize they were doing it again this year.

It hasn't been announced yet, so I don't think anyone really knew.

 

[seobaina]

It is interesting that Season of the Force -- which was originally supposed to begin in early 2016 -- is now starting on November 16th of this year!

The other interesting thing is that, according to the Auditions website, the Star Wars Launch Bay was originally scheduled to open on or close to October 11th. The performers needed to be available to work on October 11th. Now, according to the Parks Blog, the Launch Bay is scheduled to open when the rest of Season of the Force opens in November. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...16-at-disneyland-park-in-southern-california/.

So it seems like Disney is hustling to get Season of the Force started early, and in doing so maybe they are delaying the Launch Bay so that it opens when the rest of SOTF opens.





It was a dinner event at Trader Sam's in the Disneyland Hotel last year, and I think the cost (per person) was over $100. I don't know what the price is this year. I've got a link to info about the 2014 event in the Hotels post on page 1 of this thread.



It hasn't been announced yet, so I don't think anyone really knew.

Thank you for the explanation. Kinda gutted about launch bay

 

[suzanne.willmott]

@mummabear & @suzanne.willmott I'm a fellow neighbour (Sydneysider) going to the party on the 29th! I looked at the BB dinner but with the dollar how it is at the moment I couldn't justify the price.

I really am interested to see a review of the dinner.. I just can't see how it's $150pp.. That is a crazy amount especially since it takes up most of the Halloween night. And yes at 70cents or lower I'm dying inside a little lol I had to talk to myself and tell myself it's okay and not to stress about the dollar as much as possible. Let's hope for an October/November spike!!

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Ozzies and Kiwis take over! lol
I considered it too as Dr Facilier is the top of my must meet list but with the dollar and the fact we are a family of 5 the cost was too much, if ot was just DH and I then I probably would have done it, furthermore I dont think the girls would have enjoyed it as much as doing other things in the party.

I really want to go trick or treating as we don't do that here.. And second on my list is Jack and Sally and the Haunted Mansion!! Then the blue bayou then fireworks.. So I'm thinking about it but I just can't decide.
Does DL not do fast passes like DW? I'm assuming no fast passes I party nights anyway? But in general how do fp work here?

So you have a 7 hour time difference right now, when does you Daylight savings kick in?

Really only thing to consider is the Bb mystical dinner. But it sounds like it is sold out on the 29th.

How long are you at DLR for?

It's our Honeymoon trip so we we doing everything as we probably won't get to go again.
Daylight savings starts in October before I leave I think... We arrive 29th but are staying in Hollywood as I didn't even think of the Halloween party.. So 29-1 we are in Hollywood 1-3 we are staying in the DL fairytale suite (sooooo excited it's my honeymoon pressie) so we do have a few other days in DL but they are not Halloween days.. The 1st the decorations will still be up though. 3-7 we are in Las Vegas. 7-23 we are in Disney Orlando (we do the Disney Fantasy cruise on the 14-21) so we have a mvmcp in Orlando on the 8th. We then go to NY 23-29.

So I just don't know if I can justify 150pp on bb dinner.. As we have crt dinners on ORL and a Christmas night.. Plus a wishes dessert party and an Osborne desserts.

I'm waiting on a review as bb would have to be amazing to justify the 150pp

 

[Clawdya]

It's our Honeymoon trip so we we doing everything as we probably won't get to go again.
Daylight savings starts in October before I leave I think... We arrive 29th but are staying in Hollywood as I didn't even think of the Halloween party.. So 29-1 we are in Hollywood 1-3 we are staying in the DL fairytale suite (sooooo excited it's my honeymoon pressie) so we do have a few other days in DL but they are not Halloween days.. The 1st the decorations will still be up though. 3-7 we are in Las Vegas. 7-23 we are in Disney Orlando (we do the Disney Fantasy cruise on the 14-21) so we have a mvmcp in Orlando on the 8th. We then go to NY 23-29.

So I just don't know if I can justify 150pp on bb dinner.. As we have crt dinners on ORL and a Christmas night.. Plus a wishes dessert party and an Osborne desserts.

I'm waiting on a review as bb would have to be amazing to justify the 150pp

The Disney Freak in me wants to say "Oh it's just money, you'll make more, plus it's your honeymoon, splurge, splurge, splurge". Are you going to look back someday and regret not spending the $300?

The sensible mom/wife in me wants to say that it's not necessary, you already have an amazing trip planned out. You probably will be to busy enjoying yourself with everything else that you will not even care that you skipped this one.

So, since I'm no help, let me just say congratulations on your (upcoming) wedding and honeymoon.

 

[ten6mom]

It is interesting that Season of the Force -- which was originally supposed to begin in early 2016 -- is now starting on November 16th of this year!

The other interesting thing is that, according to the Auditions website, the Star Wars Launch Bay was originally scheduled to open on or close to October 11th. The performers needed to be available to work on October 11th. Now, according to the Parks Blog, the Launch Bay is scheduled to open when the rest of Season of the Force opens in November. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...16-at-disneyland-park-in-southern-california/.

So it seems like Disney is hustling to get Season of the Force started early, and in doing so maybe they are delaying the Launch Bay so that it opens when the rest of SOTF opens.

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NOoooooo! We are only there the prior weekend for Avengers! Now, whatever shall I do?????

 

[suzanne.willmott]

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The Disney Freak in me wants to say "Oh it's just money, you'll make more, plus it's your honeymoon, splurge, splurge, splurge". Are you going to look back someday and regret not spending the $300?

The sensible mom/wife in me wants to say that it's not necessary, you already have an amazing trip planned out. You probably will be to busy enjoying yourself with everything else that you will not even care that you skipped this one.

So, since I'm no help, let me just say congratulations on your (upcoming) wedding and honeymoon.

Hahaha this is exactly my problem... One side says just doooo iiiit but the other says no no put that towards your house deposit lol. I think I might skip it unless reviews are amaaaazing.. I haven't done a mnsshp so I don't want to miss anything else that's happening

PS guys.. There is availabilities for 27,29 and 31st up on DL site now for BB!

 

[mummabear]

It's our Honeymoon trip so we we doing everything as we probably won't get to go again.
Daylight savings starts in October before I leave I think... We arrive 29th but are staying in Hollywood as I didn't even think of the Halloween party.. So 29-1 we are in Hollywood 1-3 we are staying in the DL fairytale suite (sooooo excited it's my honeymoon pressie) so we do have a few other days in DL but they are not Halloween days.. The 1st the decorations will still be up though. 3-7 we are in Las Vegas. 7-23 we are in Disney Orlando (we do the Disney Fantasy cruise on the 14-21) so we have a mvmcp in Orlando on the 8th. We then go to NY 23-29.

So I just don't know if I can justify 150pp on bb dinner.. As we have crt dinners on ORL and a Christmas night.. Plus a wishes dessert party and an Osborne desserts.

I'm waiting on a review as bb would have to be amazing to justify the 150pp

Snap, we hit DLR and Vegas on our honeymoon ( on our way back from Greece).
We have basically alternated DL and WDW since (usually as part of other trips). This trip is our 10th wedding anniversary trip We head into Orlando on the 30th and have MNSSHP on the 1st and then MVMCP on the 10th and 14th.
Jealous of a Disney cruise, I have always wanted to do one.

I would do the BB dinner if I was in your shoes, yes it's $300 towards a home deposit, but sadly in this day and age not a big sent (and while every bit does quickly add up) it's your honeymoon, you have two adults that can move at a quick pace around he rest of the party and its only $300.
For our family it would have been $750 and I still have it good consideration.

Are you going to be able to check out the Obsourne lights at DHS? Where are you staying in Orlando?

Don't forget to get the Just married badges at city hall.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I really want to go trick or treating as we don't do that here.. And second on my list is Jack and Sally and the Haunted Mansion!! Then the blue bayou then fireworks.. So I'm thinking about it but I just can't decide.
Does DL not do fast passes like DW? I'm assuming no fast passes I party nights anyway? But in general how do fp work here?

Read this thread for good info on how DLR differs from WDW: A DLR Guide for WDW Vets. Also, Jack (and usually Sally, too) are out during the day in NOS and HMH runs during the day, so you could get those things done before your party. Then, if you wanted, you could do them again during the party! Both DL and DCA have FPs. They use the legacy (paper) FPs, not magic bands or FP+. If a ride has a FP machine, insert your ticket into the slot and receive a FP for a given return time period. Return times are enforced at DLR, so make sure to return within your time window. Section 13 in the above link explains all this. At this time, the only FPs not on the grid are F! and WOC (I think). You can hold FPs to those shows and still get FPs for another ride. FPs in both parks are not connected, so you can hold a FP in DL and in DCA. And you are correct that there are no FPs during MHP. Hope this helps.