HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[pudinhd]

Thanks to everyone for posting the pictures and information!!!

Does the Monsters University dance party feature any other monsters?

Someone posted the villain sets of 3, but does anyone know which princesses are greeting?

Did I read that Aladdin, Jasmine, and Genie are meeting as Aladdin & Friends? I think it would be awesome for Abu to make an appearance like he does at WDW!

 

[Sandi E]

So this is waaaaay last minute. I'll be at DL from 10/6 through 10/11 with two of my best friends. My 5 yr old grandson loves Jack Skellington. Does anyone know if there is a place somewhere in DL or DTD I can buy an 8x10 glossy photo of Jack, to have autographed for my grandson? Thanks!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I am sure there is or you could go to New Orleans square by Hunted mansion and get a pic of him just for the grandson and go get it at the photo shop printed up.

I will say one of the guys couldn't sign because his hands but the others did. even the Tremmer family (hope i didn't butcher the name to bad any ways good luck to every one trying.

 

[Tablefor5]

I am sure there is or you could go to New Orleans square by Hunted mansion and get a pic of him just for the grandson and go get it at the photo shop printed up.

I will say one of the guys couldn't sign because his hands but the others did. even the Tremmer family (hope i didn't butcher the name to bad any ways good luck to every one trying.

You mean you saw them signing at the party tonight?? Oh please say yes.

 

[tjcrabb]

So this is waaaaay last minute. I'll be at DL from 10/6 through 10/11 with two of my best friends. My 5 yr old grandson loves Jack Skellington. Does anyone know if there is a place somewhere in DL or DTD I can buy an 8x10 glossy photo of Jack, to have autographed for my grandson? Thanks!

I can't help with the 8x10 glossy I do have an alternate suggestion. In DCA they have Off the Page. They have artists that will draw characters for you as you watch. They do have a book that you select from, they don't just take requests but the book does have quite a selection. When I did it about 5 years ago you could pick the color(s) they were drawn in and either wait and watch or come back later and pick it up. It did come with a nice mat and in a clear envelope type thing for transport. I want to say it was around 35ish, my research seams to indicate that the current price is 39.99. It might be a very expensive souvenir, particularly for a child that age but it could be a really cool one, particularly if it is framed in an inexpensive frame from hobby lobby or michaels.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

No when I was there in 2012 they signed. I was also going with the fact some ppl have seen them sign. I would just ask and pray for pixie dust now.

 

[iKristin]

I got my party tickets in the mail yesterday Sadly they have Olaf on them :| I wish they'd print Halloween style tickets

 

[mrsw94]

Quick question for you all and save me some time searching....I seem to recall someone recommending signing up for local restaurants to get coupons for the trip, possibly a sub shop? But now I can't remember...Thanks!!

 

[goldmay]

I can't help with the 8x10 glossy I do have an alternate suggestion. In DCA they have Off the Page. They have artists that will draw characters for you as you watch. They do have a book that you select from, they don't just take requests but the book does have quite a selection. When I did it about 5 years ago you could pick the color(s) they were drawn in and either wait and watch or come back later and pick it up. It did come with a nice mat and in a clear envelope type thing for transport. I want to say it was around 35ish, my research seams to indicate that the current price is 39.99. It might be a very expensive souvenir, particularly for a child that age but it could be a really cool one, particularly if it is framed in an inexpensive frame from hobby lobby or michaels.

I was about to suggest the same thing. You can also add custom text. I think they also have pre-made sketches there, maybe at Disneyana too. The price depends on the number of characters. Also wanted to add so that you can plan ahead, sometimes it's a longer wait. When I went last year they had a lot of orders to finish before mine, so I had to come back an hour or two later.

 

[haileymarie92]

MYSTICAL SPIRITS OF THE BLUE BAYOU: My Experience


Okay so we showed up at BB at about 6:30pm to check in. They confirmed our reservation and meal choices, and asked us to stand in line. We were second in line.

At about 6:55pm, they opened the doors and let us start gathering in the foyer of BB. Here they again asked for our reservation name and party size. Then promptly at 7, the next set of doors opened and we were seated based on our place in line, so we were sat second. Your table sitting had nothing to do with when you were seated. We were seated at a table in the row closest to the door, in the middle. I was happy here as we had a good view, and it was close to the exit for quick fireworks line later.

When we sat down, our waiter took our drink order and again reviewed our meal selections. There were already two "Joo Joo Juices" sitting on the table with the lighted mickey ice cubes. The waiter said it was guava lemonade. It was pretty tasty! He quickly arrived with our other drinks and a bread basket.

It took about 15 minutes to get everyone seated, but during that time we had our bread basket and drinks, so we were content.

Once everyone was seated, the appetizers were served. Fiancé and I both had the Goat Cheese Tart and it was delicious.


If you like cream cheese rangoons, this is a fancier version lol.


Once everyone had an appetizer, the cadaver dans came out and began singing. This was a highlight of the night for me. I love the cadaver dans and it was a very intimate performance. They sang about 7 songs or so. This is halloween, grim grinning ghosts, oogie boogie man, cruella devil, and a few others.



After the cadaver dans sang, we finished up appetizers and our plates were cleared.

Soon, Dr Facilier showed up. He sang "Friends on the other Side" and presented the dinner entrees. While he was singing, the Bayou Belles came around with beads for each guest.


Then entrees were served.
Fiancé had the bayou braised short ribs with blue cheese mashed potatoes and carrots. She said it was "okay", but she isn't a huge fan of fancy food lol.


I had the bourbon chicken with white cheddar polenta and asparagus spears. It was pretty tasty. I'd recommend this one.



Once our entrees were finished, Dr F came out again to introduce dessert. During dessert, he mingled with the tables and took pictures.

Dessert was very good, and actually presented differently than the pictures I've seen of the prior MSBBs.

I had the dark chocolate creme brule with salted caramel macaroon. While it was delicious, it was most certainly not creme brule lol. It was more of a chocolate mousse tart, and there was definitely no brule. But it was delicious anyway. And presented beautifully.


Fiancé had the almond praline cheesecake with honey bengiet. The presentation on this one was even cooler than the last! Look at dr f's hat! As for taste, it was good but cheesecake isn't our thing lol. Fiancé says the chocolate hat was delicious, though!


So like I said, as we are dessert, Dr F came around to each table to mingle and take a picture. He had a helper with him to take the picture for you. His Bayou belles also mingled and took pictures.

Coffee was offered during dessert, but our waiter never offered it to us. I definitely think we got the short end of the stick in the waiter department, as he wasn't as attentive as some others I saw.

There was quite a bit of time between dessert finishing and the next "event". This was due to the fact that it took Dr Facilier a long time to make his way through all the tables.

As soon as Dr F finished mingling (and dessert was cleared), four pirates came out. They were super fun! And...I think they were actually the cadaver dans redressed lol. I could be wrong, but I think they were the same four guys.

Anywho, they did a little skit with a treasure chest and had us all recite a curse to open the chest. They were funny and really lively. The chest opened and it was full of candy bags for all of us. They were passed out by the hostesses.

Then Dr Facilier showed up again to wish us goodbye and to give us his "call card". A little chocolate card with him on it. They're very cute.

When he announced we could leave, fiancé and I grabbed our stuff and booked it to the door because we wanted a good fireworks spot. As we were walking out, they handed each of us the exclusive lithograph. It's neat also, and much larger than I thought it'd be! It is already matted for you as well.

Outside the restaurant, there was a hostess standing with a lighted torch to help guide us in the right direction. We got to the front of the line and waited for the rest of the guests to filter out of the BB.

Once everyone was outside, we followed the torch hostess to the fireworks area. We were taken right to the hub where benches were set up in the north section. I didn't even look at the south section because I knew I didn't want the partners statue in my way.

When we arrived to the seats, paint the night was just finishing. We got to watch Anna and Elsa and the fab five go by, which was a bonus.

Fiancé and I sat in the third row of the north hub bench seats. This was an AMAZING view. Really you can't get better. However, for our show, they DID NOT ask people standing on the sidewalk/street to sit. So I would definitely recommend being in the 3rd row or further back, so that no one is standing right in front of you.


Halloween screams was amazing. It's my favorite!! Such a fun show!


So to sum it up;

Positives:
Great entertainment
Good food
Awesome extras (candy, lithograph, lighted drink, etc)
Amazing fireworks seats

Negatives:
Service (though I think it was just our server as many others looked to be great servers)
Long wait between dessert presentation and the next event. The table in front of us was even trying to leave because they thought the dinner was over.


Would I do it again? Definitely. Was it worth it? Yup.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

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

Disney started changing the colors of the wristbands for each MHP several years ago. Before that, people were buying wristbands at party stores and sneaking into the parties. Now with the unannounced color changes with each party, it is harder to sneak in.

 

[Priory]

Thanks for the MSBB review haileymarie! I am excited now. Just 2 weeks until my party!

 

[Dee2015]

MYSTICAL SPIRITS OF THE BLUE BAYOU: My Experience


Okay so we showed up at BB at about 6:30pm to check in. They confirmed our reservation and meal choices, and asked us to stand in line. We were second in line.

At about 6:55pm, they opened the doors and let us start gathering in the foyer of BB. Here they again asked for our reservation name and party size. Then promptly at 7, the next set of doors opened and we were seated based on our place in line, so we were sat second. Your table sitting had nothing to do with when you were seated. We were seated at a table in the row closest to the door, in the middle. I was happy here as we had a good view, and it was close to the exit for quick fireworks line later.

When we sat down, our waiter took our drink order and again reviewed our meal selections. There were already two "Joo Joo Juices" sitting on the table with the lighted mickey ice cubes. The waiter said it was guava lemonade. It was pretty tasty! He quickly arrived with our other drinks and a bread basket.

It took about 15 minutes to get everyone seated, but during that time we had our bread basket and drinks, so we were content.

Once everyone was seated, the appetizers were served. Fiancé and I both had the Goat Cheese Tart and it was delicious.
View attachment 126988

If you like cream cheese rangoons, this is a fancier version lol.


Once everyone had an appetizer, the cadaver dans came out and began singing. This was a highlight of the night for me. I love the cadaver dans and it was a very intimate performance. They sang about 7 songs or so. This is halloween, grim grinning ghosts, oogie boogie man, cruella devil, and a few others.

View attachment 126989

After the cadaver dans sang, we finished up appetizers and our plates were cleared.

Soon, Dr Facilier showed up. He sang "Friends on the other Side" and presented the dinner entrees. While he was singing, the Bayou Belles came around with beads for each guest.
View attachment 126990

Then entrees were served.
Fiancé had the bayou braised short ribs with blue cheese mashed potatoes and carrots. She said it was "okay", but she isn't a huge fan of fancy food lol.
View attachment 126991

I had the bourbon chicken with white cheddar polenta and asparagus spears. It was pretty tasty. I'd recommend this one.
View attachment 126992


Once our entrees were finished, Dr F came out again to introduce dessert. During dessert, he mingled with the tables and took pictures.

Dessert was very good, and actually presented differently than the pictures I've seen of the prior MSBBs.

I had the dark chocolate creme brule with salted caramel macaroon. While it was delicious, it was most certainly not creme brule lol. It was more of a chocolate mousse tart, and there was definitely no brule. But it was delicious anyway. And presented beautifully.
View attachment 126993

Fiancé had the almond praline cheesecake with honey bengiet. The presentation on this one was even cooler than the last! Look at dr f's hat! As for taste, it was good but cheesecake isn't our thing lol. Fiancé says the chocolate hat was delicious, though!
View attachment 126994

So like I said, as we are dessert, Dr F came around to each table to mingle and take a picture. He had a helper with him to take the picture for you. His Bayou belles also mingled and took pictures.

Coffee was offered during dessert, but our waiter never offered it to us. I definitely think we got the short end of the stick in the waiter department, as he wasn't as attentive as some others I saw.

There was quite a bit of time between dessert finishing and the next "event". This was due to the fact that it took Dr Facilier a long time to make his way through all the tables.

As soon as Dr F finished mingling (and dessert was cleared), four pirates came out. They were super fun! And...I think they were actually the cadaver dans redressed lol. I could be wrong, but I think they were the same four guys.

Anywho, they did a little skit with a treasure chest and had us all recite a curse to open the chest. They were funny and really lively. The chest opened and it was full of candy bags for all of us. They were passed out by the hostesses.

Then Dr Facilier showed up again to wish us goodbye and to give us his "call card". A little chocolate card with him on it. They're very cute.

When he announced we could leave, fiancé and I grabbed our stuff and booked it to the door because we wanted a good fireworks spot. As we were walking out, they handed each of us the exclusive lithograph. It's neat also, and much larger than I thought it'd be! It is already matted for you as well.

Outside the restaurant, there was a hostess standing with a lighted torch to help guide us in the right direction. We got to the front of the line and waited for the rest of the guests to filter out of the BB.

Once everyone was outside, we followed the torch hostess to the fireworks area. We were taken right to the hub where benches were set up in the north section. I didn't even look at the south section because I knew I didn't want the partners statue in my way.

When we arrived to the seats, paint the night was just finishing. We got to watch Anna and Elsa and the fab five go by, which was a bonus.

Fiancé and I sat in the third row of the north hub bench seats. This was an AMAZING view. Really you can't get better. However, for our show, they DID NOT ask people standing on the sidewalk/street to sit. So I would definitely recommend being in the 3rd row or further back, so that no one is standing right in front of you.
View attachment 126996

Halloween screams was amazing. It's my favorite!! Such a fun show!
View attachment 126995

So to sum it up;

Positives:
Great entertainment
Good food
Awesome extras (candy, lithograph, lighted drink, etc)
Amazing fireworks seats

Negatives:
Service (though I think it was just our server as many others looked to be great servers)
Long wait between dessert presentation and the next event. The table in front of us was even trying to leave because they thought the dinner was over.


Would I do it again? Definitely. Was it worth it? Yup.

So pleased for you that it went well and you got the seats you'd hope for

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

Thanks Cassie! If QoH is out every hour on the hour there is no excuse for us not to catch her

I had no idea who the Cadaver dans were - what show are they from? I'm thinking on a fog river, very late at night, my youngest may FREAK out if she sees them! Are they scary in nature or funny? Thanks again

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks Cassie! If QoH is out every hour on the hour there is no excuse for us not to catch her

I had no idea who the Cadaver dans were - what show are they from? I'm thinking on a fog river, very late at night, my youngest may FREAK out if she sees them! Are they scary in nature or funny? Thanks again

Think "Dapper Dans" gone to the dark side.

 

[Sith]

MYSTICAL SPIRITS OF THE BLUE BAYOU: My Experience


Okay so we showed up at BB at about 6:30pm to check in. They confirmed our reservation and meal choices, and asked us to stand in line. We were second in line.

At about 6:55pm, they opened the doors and let us start gathering in the foyer of BB. Here they again asked for our reservation name and party size. Then promptly at 7, the next set of doors opened and we were seated based on our place in line, so we were sat second. Your table sitting had nothing to do with when you were seated. We were seated at a table in the row closest to the door, in the middle. I was happy here as we had a good view, and it was close to the exit for quick fireworks line later.

When we sat down, our waiter took our drink order and again reviewed our meal selections. There were already two "Joo Joo Juices" sitting on the table with the lighted mickey ice cubes. The waiter said it was guava lemonade. It was pretty tasty! He quickly arrived with our other drinks and a bread basket.

It took about 15 minutes to get everyone seated, but during that time we had our bread basket and drinks, so we were content.

Once everyone was seated, the appetizers were served. Fiancé and I both had the Goat Cheese Tart and it was delicious.
View attachment 126988

If you like cream cheese rangoons, this is a fancier version lol.


Once everyone had an appetizer, the cadaver dans came out and began singing. This was a highlight of the night for me. I love the cadaver dans and it was a very intimate performance. They sang about 7 songs or so. This is halloween, grim grinning ghosts, oogie boogie man, cruella devil, and a few others.

View attachment 126989

After the cadaver dans sang, we finished up appetizers and our plates were cleared.

Soon, Dr Facilier showed up. He sang "Friends on the other Side" and presented the dinner entrees. While he was singing, the Bayou Belles came around with beads for each guest.
View attachment 126990

Then entrees were served.
Fiancé had the bayou braised short ribs with blue cheese mashed potatoes and carrots. She said it was "okay", but she isn't a huge fan of fancy food lol.
View attachment 126991

I had the bourbon chicken with white cheddar polenta and asparagus spears. It was pretty tasty. I'd recommend this one.
View attachment 126992


Once our entrees were finished, Dr F came out again to introduce dessert. During dessert, he mingled with the tables and took pictures.

Dessert was very good, and actually presented differently than the pictures I've seen of the prior MSBBs.

I had the dark chocolate creme brule with salted caramel macaroon. While it was delicious, it was most certainly not creme brule lol. It was more of a chocolate mousse tart, and there was definitely no brule. But it was delicious anyway. And presented beautifully.
View attachment 126993

Fiancé had the almond praline cheesecake with honey bengiet. The presentation on this one was even cooler than the last! Look at dr f's hat! As for taste, it was good but cheesecake isn't our thing lol. Fiancé says the chocolate hat was delicious, though!
View attachment 126994

So like I said, as we are dessert, Dr F came around to each table to mingle and take a picture. He had a helper with him to take the picture for you. His Bayou belles also mingled and took pictures.

Coffee was offered during dessert, but our waiter never offered it to us. I definitely think we got the short end of the stick in the waiter department, as he wasn't as attentive as some others I saw.

There was quite a bit of time between dessert finishing and the next "event". This was due to the fact that it took Dr Facilier a long time to make his way through all the tables.

As soon as Dr F finished mingling (and dessert was cleared), four pirates came out. They were super fun! And...I think they were actually the cadaver dans redressed lol. I could be wrong, but I think they were the same four guys.

Anywho, they did a little skit with a treasure chest and had us all recite a curse to open the chest. They were funny and really lively. The chest opened and it was full of candy bags for all of us. They were passed out by the hostesses.

Then Dr Facilier showed up again to wish us goodbye and to give us his "call card". A little chocolate card with him on it. They're very cute.

When he announced we could leave, fiancé and I grabbed our stuff and booked it to the door because we wanted a good fireworks spot. As we were walking out, they handed each of us the exclusive lithograph. It's neat also, and much larger than I thought it'd be! It is already matted for you as well.

Outside the restaurant, there was a hostess standing with a lighted torch to help guide us in the right direction. We got to the front of the line and waited for the rest of the guests to filter out of the BB.

Once everyone was outside, we followed the torch hostess to the fireworks area. We were taken right to the hub where benches were set up in the north section. I didn't even look at the south section because I knew I didn't want the partners statue in my way.

When we arrived to the seats, paint the night was just finishing. We got to watch Anna and Elsa and the fab five go by, which was a bonus.

Fiancé and I sat in the third row of the north hub bench seats. This was an AMAZING view. Really you can't get better. However, for our show, they DID NOT ask people standing on the sidewalk/street to sit. So I would definitely recommend being in the 3rd row or further back, so that no one is standing right in front of you.
View attachment 126996

Halloween screams was amazing. It's my favorite!! Such a fun show!
View attachment 126995

So to sum it up;

Positives:
Great entertainment
Good food
Awesome extras (candy, lithograph, lighted drink, etc)
Amazing fireworks seats

Negatives:
Service (though I think it was just our server as many others looked to be great servers)
Long wait between dessert presentation and the next event. The table in front of us was even trying to leave because they thought the dinner was over.


Would I do it again? Definitely. Was it worth it? Yup.

Awesome review! And thanks for posting pics! I don't think anyone else has done that yet. Now I just have to endure the long wait until the 31st...

Still think Disney could be doing a better job as far as the fireworks seating, though. Half the people have the partners statue in front of them, while the other half have people standing in front of them. Obstructions are not what comes to mind when something is sold as VIP/reserved seating.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm still looking for feedback on how early the spots in front of the castle are filled up for the fireworks. Is there any hope of squeezing in 2 people a hour out? 2 hours? There isn't a view of PTN from there, so maybe everyone else is staking out spots elsewhere? If anyone gets by there earlier in the evening I'd love to know what they're seeing in terms of crowds. I'd love to be able to take the first hour or so of the party to meet some characters, then head up there around 7 or 7:30.

 

[haileymarie92]

Awesome review! And thanks for posting pics! I don't think anyone else has done that yet. Now I just have to endure the long wait until the 31st...

Still think Disney could be doing a better job as far as the fireworks seating, though. Half the people have the partners statue in front of them, while the other half have people standing in front of them. Obstructions are not what comes to mind when something is sold as VIP/reserved seating.

It was definitely a fun event!

As for the seating, yes I agree. I was so focused on getting a seat in the north hub area that I didn't even pay attention to whether they seated people in the south or not. Actually....come to think of it I dony think they sat anyone in the south hub last night! When we were leaving, there were no chairs back there...so maybe we did all fit in the north area?? Dang I should've paid more attention.

 

[DnA2010]

I got my party tickets in the mail yesterday Sadly they have Olaf on them :| I wish they'd print Halloween style tickets

I ordered my tickets in the first week of September for our party on Oct 22nd- should I be expecting hard tickets in the mail?

So our trip is oct 18-25- with park days on 19-24, with Halloween party on 22nd- 5 day hoppers will give us lots of time for rides and shows so our HParty focus will be the stuff specific to the party- this would be villains, the regular characters dressed up, the Cadaver Dans, fireworks (the parade is the same as we can see other nights correct?) treat trails-

Can anyone suggest a strategy for focusing on the Halloween party specifics?

Anyone have any ideas on best using our party time for party specific activities?

 

[CassieF]

Wow, those desserts were presented very differently than ours (I have pictures but it's too much to upload to another sight, link over, etc etc) but the creme brûlée my friend had was absolutely creme brûlée. And I'm quite glad I still got the old cheesecake dessert....zero chocolate, the coating was more of a white chocolate shell and the entire thing was absolutely wonderful.

I'm sorry your service was terrible! Our server totally made the night extra special!

I ordered my tickets in the first week of September for our party on Oct 22nd- should I be expecting hard tickets in the mail?

Did you order online or over the phone?

 

[Crisi83]

I was just wondering the same thing about hard tickets. But I ordered mine online and checked my email and I have digital tickets only.