HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Oswald23]

It sounds like Maleficent/Cruella/Queen is in the first set and Hades/Jafar/Ratcliffe are in the second set.

KTP said to me that the gents are first out followed by the ladies. I don't know how it was the second party. Hope to figure that out soon.

 

[BigCheese]

Thanks for that. If I'm understanding you and Kenny the Pirate correctly, the spot to start is Donald/Daisy then immediately get back in the same line knowing Mickey/Minnie will return there. Do we know who is switching off for who in the other lines?

I couldn't tell if Kenny was among the first to enter TT. From his report, he said he got there at 5:30 (for a 6:00 TT PP). That probably wasn't early enough to be first in line to see D&D, but maybe he saw them 15 minutes in, which would then lead him to recommend getting back in that same line immediately for M&M. If you're one of the first in line to get in, I would go straight to the area right between the gazebo and City Hall (where D&D are meeting). If you're one of the first to meet D&D, then you'll have 25-30 minutes before M&M show up. I would try to meet the other two characters that are out during the first set before getting back in line for M&M. If you get back in the D&D line right after you meet them, that line shouldn't be 30 min long. You'd probably cycle through that line and meet D&D again. The lines for the other two characters during the first set shouldn't be that bad. I would get back in the "gazebo" line with about 5-10 min left to spare while D&D are still there. Hopefully you can time it right to be one of the first to meet M&M.

Based on Kenny's pics, it sounds like D&D meet in the "center" spot between City Hall and the Gazeebo. To the right of them (next to the Library) is Goofy. I couldn't tell who the last character in this first set was. Maybe Pluto? The last spot is to the left of City Hall in front of Daisy's Diner. Then from Kenny's pics, it looks like C&D met where Goofy was...M&M met in the center spot where D&D were...but I don't know who the last character(s) is. He named D&D, Goofy, Pluto, M&M, and C&D. That's five. I don't know if it's Clarabelle and Horace again this year, or someone else.

KTP said to me that the gents are first out followed by the ladies. I don't know how it was the second party. Hope to figure that out soon.

That's good to know, thanks. In a post above, Jade Darkster mentioned her being in the first set, so hopefully we can get clarification from yesterday's party.

 

[grumpy's fan]

Villain Autograph?

My daughter is hoping to get Maleficent's autograph - will she be signing or just taking photos?

Thanks

 

[Oswald23]

@BigCheese if I read correctly Jade Darksters is talking about the party 3 year ago. But fact is I hope we get some clarification soon

 

[missangelalexis]

I've heard Mickey and Minnie switch to their Diamond Anniversary costumes during the day. Any idea when they do that?

When I was there (about a week and a half ago), Mickey & Minnie did come out in their Diamond costumes late in the day. From what I've heard, you can expect them in Diamond costumes any time after Soundsational. On one night I was able to meet them both together. We got in line around 6pm, the line was LONG (over an hour wait) but they did not cut the line and guaranteed if you were currently in line that you would get to meet them. I also noticed they also came out closer to parade and closing time (I would check the app for times). One night after the 2nd PTN parade, a lot of people were waiting (in an organized line) and a CM came out and said that Mickey & Minnie would be coming out but meeting separately and that basically you were waiting in line for nothing and when the characters came out you would have to follow them to their line. Pluto also came out on this same evening. I also saw Goofy come out on other occasions.

It's a little confusing and messy, and CMs are very mysterious about it in my opinion.

I hope you have luck in seeing them!

 

[mom2rtk]

When I was there (about a week and a half ago), Mickey & Minnie did come out in their Diamond costumes late in the day. From what I've heard, you can expect them in Diamond costumes any time after Soundsational. On one night I was able to meet them both together. We got in line around 6pm, the line was LONG (over an hour wait) but they did not cut the line and guaranteed if you were currently in line that you would get to meet them. I also noticed they also came out closer to parade and closing time (I would check the app for times). One night after the 2nd PTN parade, a lot of people were waiting (in an organized line) and a CM came out and said that Mickey & Minnie would be coming out but meeting separately and that basically you were waiting in line for nothing and when the characters came out you would have to follow them to their line. Pluto also came out on this same evening. I also saw Goofy come out on other occasions.

It's a little confusing and messy, and CMs are very mysterious about it in my opinion.

I hope you have luck in seeing them!

Well, it's not the definitive answer I was hoping for, but it helps to know what the deal is, even if it's messy! I'm guessing we'll try to catch the early in our trip, then keep scouting out later in the day to see if we can catch them together. Thank you so much for that run-down!

Does anyone know if they ever meet together on Town Square in their Halloween costumes?

 

[missangelalexis]

Well, it's not the definitive answer I was hoping for, but it helps to know what the deal is, even if it's messy! I'm guessing we'll try to catch the early in our trip, then keep scouting out later in the day to see if we can catch them together. Thank you so much for that run-down!

Does anyone know if they ever meet together on Town Square in their Halloween costumes?

I never saw that :-/ They were always separate.

 

[ludari]

The Parks Blog has finally done a piece about the return of MahaloWeen - http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...s-enchanted-tiki-bar-at-the-disneyland-hotel/.

We already knew about this, thanks to Priory tipping us off about seeing it on the DLR website, but at least the Blog gives some extra details.

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I confirmed my reservation yesterday for MahaloWeen. I'm trying to decide if I want to wear a costume or not.

 

[bellazachmom]

I've heard Mickey and Minnie switch to their Diamond Anniversary costumes during the day. Any idea when they do that?

When we were there a few weekends ago for Dapper Days the characters were in their Halloween costumes in the morning and around lunch time. Later, there was an afternoon "parade" with the 60th Anniversary Band, Dapper Dans and a few others, along with the Fab 5 and they are in their 60th outfits at this point and stayed that way through their afternoon and evening M&Gs. One day the were meeting together and one day they were seperate. It was a little bit of organized chaos with trying to figure out who would be where and the CM, while trying to be helpful, didn't seem to know much.

This was before the Halloween parties started, however, so things may have changed.

The little "parade" was a suprise for us and a lot of fun.

 

[Kilala]

The 30th just sold out.

 

[tlovesdis]

I just had to share this photo...it's one of my favorites! In 2013 we did the Halloween party and waited in line for three villians. Hades was the last one and I handed my phone to the CM to snap some pics for us. A while later I was looking at the pics and saw this! The CM had taken a few selfies!!!

 

[JenKate]

I love that tlodedis! Disney CMs are the best!

Has anyone done the M&G with Captain America at the party? How long was the wait? We have a couple of Princess meetings on our itinerary, but since half of the kids are boys, I might try and add that in too!

 

[mummabear]

So we had been trying t work out how to get DD4 who all of a sudden changed from the girl that jumps off our room into a bit of a scaredy cat onto some rides she is now tall enough for and this is what we have come up with.

 

[Sherry E]

I just wanted to point out an interesting fact -- I am in the process of updating the necessary posts on page 1 with the latest sellout info for 9/30, and it dawned on me that this is the second year in a row in which the second party of the season DID NOT SELL OUT in advance. In other words, last night was the second party of the season and it did not sell out ahead of time -- maybe it never sold out at all. The same thing happened in 2014.

So, remember next year, when trying to decide which party to attend -- although who knows what will be happening with MHP next year -- the second party night of the season does not seem to be as popular, and might have lower crowds. In previous years (prior to 2014), the second party night always sold out. I think that as more nights are being added to the line-up, the second MHP night is becoming less appealing for whatever reason.


Keep the MHP reports and photos coming, folks! Keep the reviews of MSBB coming too! It really helps if you can post them here in the thread as well as wherever else you post them, so that in future years -- if I have to search for some bit of info to help answer questions or link certain things -- I only have to look in one thread for the info, rather than trying to comb through many different threads.

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[Ellester]

We were also there on Friday night. We got in line to get our wristbands in Fronteirland around 5pm, the line before that was ridiculous! The line moved really well, then stalled as two of the four computers apparently went down. It crawled after that but we eventually got our bands, maps, and bags. I agree that the early lines for treats were outrageous. We did the Village Haus trail right after 7 when the line was still short but after that they went through the roof! I can't see paying $60 to wait in a line for 30 minutes for $2 worth of candy. I thought the park was packed. We saw the Cadaver Dans, which was very cool. Did a lot of people watching. Rode Snow White before they totally shut Fantasyland down at 8:30. We watched the parade from the side of the castle across from the Matterhorn, just down from Alice. It was a good spot. There was no one on the opposite side of the path so the characters all focused on our side. We walked down towards Small World for the fireworks. They had some pumpkins projecting on Small World before the fireworks but nothing during which was a little disappointing. After the fireworks, they still didn't open Fantasyland and since we had really seen all we cared to see we headed down Mainstreet. They were doing some really cool projections on the buildings. We hit an empty treat trail in Town Square on the way out at around 10:30pm. At that time the villians out were the Queen, Cruella, and Maleficent. Overall we had fun but I don't think it was worth the extra money. Maybe if they had a cool Halloween parade like they do in WDW or it was less crowded. I think we will skip the extra parties from now on, they just don't seem worth the money to me.

 

[seobaina]

Do we know if they are doing special photo pass pics? And can anyone tell me which princesses are out? We want Pocahontas. Thanks x

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I may be wrong but I thought Pocahontas was no longer in the parks? Some one may be able to confirm or correct me.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Was told yesterday I would be receiving our email to order our entrees for MSBB this Friday by this morning.
Never got it!
Called around noon, left message and haven't heard back...any one going Friday night? Have you received your email yet???

 

[haileymarie92]

Was told yesterday I would be receiving our email to order our entrees for MSBB this Friday by this morning.
Never got it!
Called around noon, left message and haven't heard back...any one going Friday night? Have you received your email yet???

We are also going Friday night. Haven't gotten our email yet either. We did get an email reminding us of our reservation, but it says nothing about picking entrees or anything.


We are officially in Anaheim!! Went to downtown disney for a little bit this afternoon and will be in the parks tomorrow morning .

 

[Chris9ty]

We walked down towards Small World for the fireworks. They had some pumpkins projecting on Small World before the fireworks but nothing during which was a little disappointing.

If someone goes to another party and watches the Halloween Screams Fireworks from it's a small world let us know if they do the show projections or not. I've seen you tube videos of it from past years and wouldn't want to miss the show.

ETA- did anyone see the HS show projections on the Rivers of America?