HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[Julie's Haircut]

Hello. I just signed up today but I have been reading this thread for at least a month. DW and I are going to the Halloween party on Thursday the 29th. First visit ever to Disneyland, but we've been to Disney World about 10 times, including its Halloween party.

Thanks everybody for such great information, not only about the Halloween party, but also Disneyland and California Adventure.

 

[CassieF]

All dates are sold out over the phone. I did get a CM to call again tomorrow morning and they might get have more tickets for sale. He also told me that I could not get the tickets at the box office the day of the party. I think he miss understood me. I will try again in the morning but, if there not any more tickets I will go to the box office the day of the 19th or the 22nd. What time dose the box office open?

I would not count on day of tickets at the box office. I tried last year and it did not work. It seems the only way to get day of tickets are if you are staying onsite or you have a group of people and can show the other tickets at the box office.

Hi Cassie My 10 year old daughter has just come to me with her "plan" for the MHP on the 31st. I've no idea where she gets that from...I'd upload a photo of it if I knew how. It is sooooooooooooooo cute!

Anyway, her questions were (and I'm hoping you can answer please) where and what time will she find Queen of Hearts (her little sister is dressing as same), what time does she need to be at the castle to get a good spot for the fireworks and how long in the crowd will it take her to get from the fireworks to see the Cadaver Dans at River of America (would she make the 10pm show?)

Thanks in advance!

Queen of hearts I believe is supposed to come out at the start of the party, 6, and wander around town square, but last party she didn't come out until 630 and was up on the meet and greet until Hades took over. My guess if there was a costume issue or something with Hades that delayed him so QoH took over. But I believe she is supposed to come out on the hour each hour except during the 9-10 hour due to the parade.

As for the Cadaver dans, you should be able to make it to the rivers within 10 minutes, especially if you are in the Hub, and more so if you are on the left side, but Main Street or hub should be fine to make it over to ROA

 

[haileymarie92]

Today's the day!! Can't wait for our MSBB dinner!!

I'll report back with my review either tonight or tomorrow

 

[Mrs.Hades]

Today's the day!! Can't wait for our MSBB dinner!!

I'll report back with my review either tonight or tomorrow

Yahoo! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[Canadian Harmony]

I'm hearing (reading) conflicting reports about autographs during the MHP. Should I bring my book just in case?

 

[purpleorchids]

Thanks Dee the girls are feeling much better. Yes we were sitting at the Jolly Holiday Bakery. The girls saw the fireworks just fine make sure you don't sit under the umbrella which can obstruct your view. But if you want to see the show on the castle try to sit near main street those tables went fast so not sure how that view is. The tables were full during the parade but several opened up during the fireworks.

If anyone else has input please add.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Yes take the book. I don't know why it would have changed. I know when we went almost every one signed the book.

 

[purpleorchids]

Canadian Harmony - the villians do not sign. But the other characters did that we saw Pete pan, Wendy, captain hook, captain jack, Donald, chip and Dale.

Last night we went to Disneyland side since we knew MHP is tonight, I was surprised how busy it was...felt like it was when we came in Aug to visit, not sure if that is the norm during this time of year or it could be everyone who is going to MHP tonight that just flew in.

 

[Mrs.Hades]

I wish the villains would have some sort of a stamp, like Duffy does (at least he did when we were last there). I understand that they want to keep the lines moving but a quick stamp for a rare character would be pretty dang cool.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

when did they stop signing?

 

[Canadian Harmony]

I'd love to get a Hades and Malificent signature, but my photo with them on the page I drew for them will have to do I guess.

Did someone say Rabbit was out during the MHP too?

 

[Pizzaman12]

That is the right number -- did you call?



It is also highly possible that there could be some tickets available at the ticket booths on the day of the actual event. I think that Disney holds some tickets back -- maybe they are intended for people or groups who may or may not attend -- and if those tickets are not all used up they can be released back to the ticket booths for last minute purchases. It would be worth stopping by the ticket booth first thing in the morning and then later in the afternoon, to see if they got any in.

Sherry, thanks for the tip! We'll definitely give that a try if we can't get tickets between now and when we arrive.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Canadian Harmony - the villians do not sign. But the other characters did that we saw Pete pan, Wendy, captain hook, captain jack, Donald, chip and Dale.

Last night we went to Disneyland side since we knew MHP is tonight, I was surprised how busy it was...felt like it was when we came in Aug to visit, not sure if that is the norm during this time of year or it could be everyone who is going to MHP tonight that just flew in.

Gay Days, a very big unofficial event at DLR, is this weekend. The crowds were probably a combination of guests for the 60th, Halloween Time, and Gay Days.

when did they stop signing?

I think they don't sign to keep the lines moving. When the villains seemed to explode in popularity, interaction with them did seem to become less free, if that makes sense. Although we've seen them sign in the daytime when there weren't really any lines.

 

[haileymarie92]

If anyone is interested, tonight's MHP wristband color is green . I wonder if all 17 (17 right?) will be different colors?

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Well they all signed when we went in 2012 Mel was our hero and we were so happy to see her. I think its is kinda bad they don't sign now with how much you are paying now. I'm sorry for those that want them to sign and will miss out.

 

[Tablefor5]

I'm hearing (reading) conflicting reports about autographs during the MHP. Should I bring my book just in case?

We are bringing our autograph book, just to be safe. I really just want Tremaine family. Malificent would be great, but I understand the line issue. We have most of the other villians but the T family is one main reason we booked the party.

Well they all signed when we went in 2012 Mel was our hero and we were so happy to see her. I think its is kinda bad they don't sign now with how much you are paying now. I'm sorry for those that want them to sign and will miss out.

Agreed. I will be sorely disappointed if we can't get autographs. We are paying a good amount and they have taken other party perks away. Why would autographs have to be taken away too?

 

[mummabear]

I wish the villains would have some sort of a stamp, like Duffy does (at least he did when we were last there). I understand that they want to keep the lines moving but a quick stamp for a rare character would be pretty dang cool.

It really annoys me.
I have bought autograph books from Disney for this event, they are 60th ones an the party I the only chance we hae to use them.
Disney created this buy selling the while idea on getting autographs and making $$ off selling the books, it seems a bit false to ten refuse to have characters sign

 

[CassieF]

Agreed. I will be sorely disappointed if we can't get autographs. We are paying a good amount and they have taken other party perks away. Why would autographs have to be taken away too?

I heard they eliminated signing due to the added time the interactions were taking. They figure it's better to get more people through than have them sign, I guess. It makes sense for the guy villains, especially, as they have weird hands that would make signing difficult. Still, it never hurts to take it and ask!

The Tremaines I get why they don't sign...they are wandering, lighting is poor, and there are three of them so it would take a while... But still, it never hurts to ask...I did see Maleficent sign a few the other day, and Lady Tremaine did a quick one for me on the map (the girls did not sign).

 

[Tablefor5]

I heard they eliminated signing due to the added time the interactions were taking. They figure it's better to get more people through than have them sign, I guess. It makes sense for the guy villains, especially, as they have weird hands that would make signing difficult. Still, it never hurts to take it and ask!

The Tremaines I get why they don't sign...they are wandering, lighting is poor, and there are three of them so it would take a while... But still, it never hurts to ask...I did see Maleficent sign a few the other day, and Lady Tremaine did a quick one for me on the map (the girls did not sign).

Thanks! We will ask for sure. Hopefully my girls (and me) won't be too disappointed. Wonder if there are any tips to try? Timing of lines? Etc...

 

[justgrace]

Once again, Mickey's Halloween Party was amazing!! The whole family just loved it. We got a ton of compliments of the costumes that I had made (we went as Cinderella and her entourage!) We were so busy having fun that we didn't get a chance to stop for pics of all of us.

I did get pics while I was waiting for the PTN parade of the Party map and of the Annual Pass goodies that are given out in the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln treat trail and thought that I would share them here: