HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread #4

[pudinhd]

Has anyone seen Bullseye at the parties on 10/14 or 10/16? I have been watching the characters closely before our party and he hasn't been listed on the DL app. Thanks!

 

[Sherry E]

Has anyone seen Bullseye at the parties on 10/14 or 10/16? I have been watching the characters closely before our party and he hasn't been listed on the DL app. Thanks!

This won't help, but I heard of him (and saw a photo) being at the very first party on 9/25. Since then... not sure.

 

[pudinhd]

This won't help, but I heard of him (and saw a photo) being at the very first party on 9/25. Since then... not sure.

No worries! Thanks for the info! I do know he was there on 10/7 also because that was the first time I looked on the app.

 

[TraderCharlie]

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We were just in DL a couple of weeks ago and had so much fun! Had lunch at Rancho del Zocalo with the beautiful decor​

 

[Sherry E]

The Dia de los Muertos display ^^^ is so colorful!

 

[TexasNative]

Has anyone seen Bullseye at the parties on 10/14 or 10/16? I have been watching the characters closely before our party and he hasn't been listed on the DL app. Thanks!

He was there on 10/12. We were about to join his line, but it was time for his break. He was with Woody...I want to say it was just before sunset.

 

[DnA2010]

I wanted to give theluckyrabbit aka Mary a big shot out for helping me with my surprise wedding band anniversary gift to my wife during last Saturday's dance party at the fantasy faire. We have been taking up dance now for almost 5 months and have had the true pleasure of dancing at DL twice now. The surprise went off without a hitch and everyone at the dance applauded us even the band leader. It was a magical night. Thanks Mary for everything. Hope we get to see you and your Husband again and all the rest of the dancers soon. It was a blast.

Is there a place to dance in DL? What sort of music do they play? DH and I used to dance but getting back in slow after an unrelated injury

 

[Priory]

Is there a place to dance in DL? What sort of music do they play? DH and I used to dance but getting back in slow after an unrelated injury

There is swing dancing with a live big band in fantasy faire Saturday nights. I always end up sitting there for hours. For some reason, I find it to be the single most magical thing in all of disneyland.

There are usually dance areas at the parties, and I think there's dancing at tomorrowland terrace (there is whenever Elvis is there - although I think the tomorrowland entertainment is going away)

There's also an amusing mix of dancing and awkward standing at the Mad T party in DCA with an alternating rock band and electronica/dance dj.

That said, this 80's kid will always miss and love Videopolis.

 

[Priory]

I thought of you when I posted it, as I know that you and at least one other person from this thread are going to be at Halloween Horror Nights. You might lose your voice by the end of the week!

The Disney Halloween experience is like a "what's wrong with this picture" or a "which one of these does not belong" thing when grouped together with those other 3 events! No screaming at DLR, as you know -- well, there might be if you're on a thrill ride, but not because you're being chased by a chainsaw-wielding Mickey Mouse or anything.

Yes, there will definitely be a shift in tone as my trip progresses. I'll start with a few days at nice sweet Disney and get progressively dark as the week goes on. I didn't realize it but we get scarier and scarier culminating with a paranormal investigation on the Queen Mary at the end of the week! I love Haloween so I'm into all aspects of it. I prefer the not so scary Disney brand I've been doing for years, but I'm excited to try these other experiences too.

 

[iKristin]

Has anyone seen Bullseye at the parties on 10/14 or 10/16? I have been watching the characters closely before our party and he hasn't been listed on the DL app. Thanks!

He was out on the 14th! I saw him around 9-9:30 I think it was

 

[Sherry E]

Yes, there will definitely be a shift in tone as my trip progresses. I'll start with a few days at nice sweet Disney and get progressively dark as the week goes on. I didn't realize it but we get scarier and scarier culminating with a paranormal investigation on the Queen Mary at the end of the week! I love Haloween so I'm into all aspects of it. I prefer the not so scary Disney brand I've been doing for years, but I'm excited to try these other experiences too.

It sounds like it will be a really great trip -- a true Halloween-themed trip. If only you could have tacked on Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride and Rise of the Jack O' Lanterns too (maybe those can be saved for the next Halloween trip)....

When it's all over, it will be interesting to hear/read the comparisons between Halloween Horror Nights, Halloween Haunt and Dark Harbor. I don't like things chasing me and jumping out at me, so I won't be doing those events -- but I love hearing about them from the brave souls who do. I will be interested to know which one you like best.



Oh, I almost forgot to mention this. The other day on Facebook, something scrolled down the News Feed about "19 Insane Haunted Houses..." (I can't post the full title or link because there is a curse word in it.) It was from BuzzFeed Community. I decided to click on it and read. Those haunted houses/attractions are hardcore. I mean, beyond anything reasonable! Even if I liked being scared out of my wits, I wouldn't go to those places. One of them promises "real" gore... whatever that means. In a totally different one "...you can be touched, grabbed, AND purposely separated from your group... Your visit can last up to five hours if they feel like keeping you."

Um... I'm sorry. No. You will not be separating me from my group, grabbing me or holding me hostage for 5 hours. NO way. NOOOOOOOOOOO way.

 

[pudinhd]

He was out on the 14th! I saw him around 9-9:30 I think it was

Well, Yay that he was out!! But this messes up my plan to rely on the app... Which probably wasn't a good plan to start with!

 

[iKristin]

Well, Yay that he was out!! But this messes up my plan to rely on the app... Which probably wasn't a good plan to start with!

I honestly don't know exactly what time it was. That's just what time I feel like it was lol so don't take my actual time as correct. I was running all over that park so I could be totally wrong

 

[pudinhd]

It sounds like it will be a really great trip -- a true Halloween-themed trip. If only you could have tacked on Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride and Rise of the Jack O' Lanterns too (maybe those can be saved for the next Halloween trip)....

When it's all over, it will be interesting to hear/read the comparisons between Halloween Horror Nights, Halloween Haunt and Dark Harbor. I don't like things chasing me and jumping out at me, so I won't be doing those events -- but I love hearing about them from the brave souls who do. I will be interested to know which one you like best.



Oh, I almost forgot to mention this. The other day on Facebook, something scrolled down the News Feed about "19 Insane Haunted Houses..." (I can't post the full title or link because there is a curse word in it.) It was from BuzzFeed Community. I decided to click on it and read. Those haunted houses/attractions are hardcore. I mean, beyond anything reasonable! Even if I liked being scared out of my wits, I wouldn't go to those places. One of them promises "real" gore... whatever that means. In a totally different one "...you can be touched, grabbed, AND purposely separated from your group... Your visit can last up to five hours if they feel like keeping you."

Um... I'm sorry. No. You will not be separating me from my group, grabbing me or holding me hostage for 5 hours. NO way. NOOOOOOOOOOO way.

I am with you! Just the idea of the second haunted house you mentioned is freaking me out! My parents bought me a Boston ghost stories book years ago and I still haven't finished reading it!

I honestly don't know exactly what time it was. That's just what time I feel like it was lol so don't take my actual time as correct. I was running all over that park so I could be totally wrong

No worries about the time! I was more interested in the fact that he wasn't listed on the app. I really appreciate the info!

 

[Sherry E]

I am with you! Just the idea of the second haunted house you mentioned is freaking me out! My parents bought me a Boston ghost stories book years ago and I still haven't finished reading it!

When I was reading through the article of the 19 "insane" haunted houses (a.k.a. gore-based Halloween attractions), each one seemed to be worse than the previous one. I have seen footage of and segments on some attractions like that in random specials on the Travel Channel! However, the ones on this list of 19 seem above and beyond what was shown on the Travel Channel. In other words, the house where they can grab you and keep you for 5 hours if they feel like it makes Queen Mary's Dark Harbor look like Romper Room. And "real gore" -- what is that about? No, thank you!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is not into that kind of thing, although I do like hearing about those events from the people who have done them.

 

[stephanie22]

Has anyone seen Bullseye at the parties on 10/14 or 10/16? I have been watching the characters closely before our party and he hasn't been listed on the DL app. Thanks!

We met him At the October 14th party. He was out before the party officially started probably around five thirtyish right by the scaredy crow shack. They had a treat trail going there before the official start time as well.

 

[stephanie22]

So we just got back from our trip last night.
On Monday 10/12 we went as Cinderella and the mice, we got lots of attention from cast members. we lined up at two at the inside location for wrist bands, and they started right at three getting people through the line. On Wednesday they started getting people through the line at 2:30.

On Monday we waited at the front of the park for the Tremaines to come out so we could get a picture in our Cinderellla costumes with them. Anastasia was off talking with other people so she ended up not being in our picture. I'm not really sure what I like better, it's fun to watch the characters roam around and interact with others and be silly, but it's also annoying if you want a picture with them.
Then we went trick or treating and to meet Rabbit who was one of my must meets this time, he was meeting with Tigger, and eeyore. Pooh wasn't out when we were over there. The lines for characters did seem to move slowly, and cast members were letting people take their time with the characters. It really wasn't bad except for one family who insisted that every person in their ten person group got an individual picture with each of the characters.

We wanted to try and get decent spots without waiting too long for the fireworks, so we spoke with a cast member and she directed us to the front of the park at the very end of the parade route, we got there less than five minutes before the parade started and got front row spots for it, and then were able to move to the middle of main st, for an excellent view of the fire works. Try to stand on the right if you want to see everything that happens.

On Wednesday we were Lady and the Tramp, and my son was a storm trooper. we met Bullseye and did a trick or treat trail before the party officially started, around five thirty, back by the scaredy crow shack. Then we did a few treat trails that we missed on Monday, trick or treating was very important to my three year old. After that we met Jack and Sally, they were very talkative and loved talking to my son. I started feeling super sick so we had to leave the party after only being there an hour. However we got so much done during that time that it felt like we'd been there for a lot longer than we had.

The parties did not seem overly crowded to me. We were able to do everything we wanted to at the parties. And in a very quick amount of time. The lines for the treat trails looked long, but went very quickly. Btw it was so crowded during the days while we were there, but on both Monday and Wednesday the crowds at Disneyland were a lot less.

 

[DLmama]

We went to the Oct. 14th party. It was much better than we expected! Our goals were to get a good spot for the fireworks in front of the castle, where we could see the sphere, watch the Cadaver Dans, and get more candy than we know what to do with. Mission accomplished!

We were already in the parks, so about 2:30 we got our wristbands in Frontierland. Took about 5 minutes since the line was pretty short. We didn't want to waste party time eating, so we decided on corn dogs. Always delicious!

We were on Main St to do the AP treat trail right before 5 and ended up catching the flag retreat ceremony. Amazing. For some reason, it's the first time we've been able to see it and I'm glad we did. We took the obligatory family photo in front of the giant pumpkin and were photo bombed by 2 of the Dapper Dans! Loved that! Once it was over, we did the AP trail and got our backpacks and brownie pops. Yum!

Once the party officially started, we did every treat trail you can imagine. The lines moved fast! The one by the Matterhorn was the longest, had 5 or 6 candy stations. The ones in Critter Country were EMPTY! Splash was down, so maybe that's why, but that area was deserted.

We saw the Cadaver Dans on ROA around 8:00. We were able to sit on the wall that was part of the treat trail that goes along the river. After that, we decided we needed a bit of a break from all the walking, so went to find a Fireworks spot. Directly in front of the castle, on the street, center/left. We waited about an hour, sitting on the ground. Totally worth it!

The only ride we ended up doing all night was Peter Pan. Waited about 15 minutes after they re-opened Fantasyland after the fireworks.

We didn't meet any characters because that wasn't a priority for us, but saw plenty of them with long lines.

On our way out, we even caught the Villians good night show. It was cute!

 

[mom2rtk]

We went to the Oct. 14th party. It was much better than we expected! Our goals were to get a good spot for the fireworks in front of the castle, where we could see the sphere, watch the Cadaver Dans, and get more candy than we know what to do with. Mission accomplished!

We were already in the parks, so about 2:30 we got our wristbands in Frontierland. Took about 5 minutes since the line was pretty short. We didn't want to waste party time eating, so we decided on corn dogs. Always delicious!

We were on Main St to do the AP treat trail right before 5 and ended up catching the flag retreat ceremony. Amazing. For some reason, it's the first time we've been able to see it and I'm glad we did. We took the obligatory family photo in front of the giant pumpkin and were photo bombed by 2 of the Dapper Dans! Loved that! Once it was over, we did the AP trail and got our backpacks and brownie pops. Yum!

Once the party officially started, we did every treat trail you can imagine. The lines moved fast! The one by the Matterhorn was the longest, had 5 or 6 candy stations. The ones in Critter Country were EMPTY! Splash was down, so maybe that's why, but that area was deserted.

We saw the Cadaver Dans on ROA around 8:00. We were able to sit on the wall that was part of the treat trail that goes along the river. After that, we decided we needed a bit of a break from all the walking, so went to find a Fireworks spot. Directly in front of the castle, on the street, center/left. We waited about an hour, sitting on the ground. Totally worth it!

The only ride we ended up doing all night was Peter Pan. Waited about 15 minutes after they re-opened Fantasyland after the fireworks.

We didn't meet any characters because that wasn't a priority for us, but saw plenty of them with long lines.

On our way out, we even caught the Villians good night show. It was cute!

Thanks for the report! I'm glad you were able to get a good spot an hour out. Was the area already pretty full when you got there?

 

[kappyfamily]

Just wanted to give a quick report on how our stay was from October 11th-13th. We went to the party on Monday October 12th. First off it was incredibly hot. Like 100 plus hot. By far the warmest I have ever experienced at DL. BUT, again you are at DL so you make the best of it! I will say the biggest thing about our trip even over the heat and crowd was the ride breakdowns. Not kidding TONS of rides were breaking down. I was kind of shocked on the amount.

Monday we were at CA, we never buy Park Hoppers, we will add them if we need them, we never did. CA on Sunday was busy but very manageable. We hit Toy Story at Dinner time and only had to wait 35 minutes so that was a bonus! We were able to get a walk up at Wine Country Trattoria for dinner at 5pm for 6 people. They at first said no then as we were walking away they said they were able to. Odd because most of the restaurant was empty and stayed that was while we ate. Dinner was great as usual. Every single dish we got was so good.

We then went to Cars and it was broke down. We decided to wait outside the turnstile and see what happened. About 5 minutes later it came back up. We opted for the 6 of us to go in single rider and we only ended up waiting 25 minutes. (it broke down again while we were in line, for another 10 minutes).

We were exhausted from a long hot day so we called it quits at 8:30pm from CA.

Monday- We opted to sleep in and go at 10am to DL. I was expecting super huge crowds but again was manageable. Any rides that were over 30 minutes we decided to wait for until the party started that night. We did the Haunted Mansion with a 35 minuted wait around 1pm. Were then went back to the hotel around 2pm. Took a couple hour break then headed back. Again, SUPER HOT outside. We got there at 4pm. then raced to the back of the park for our 4:30pm Big Thunder Ranch dinner ADR. No one was there. If you are wanting a BTRBBQ ADR it might be worth it to go up and see if they have any availability. As always, great food. Am bummed it will be closing....

We did no trick or treating. Figured we didn't really need the candy anyway. Some of the lines looked super long but others there was no one in them. One station had no one at it so I jumped the rope and got a giant cinnamon goldfish cookie. It was good! We basically did every single ride we could think of. All had a 5-10 minute wait. Except for Peter Pan which was 40 min all night. Again, multiple ride closures.... Right before we left at 11pm we tried Space Mountain but it closed right as we got the front. We all agreed the party was worth the money alone just for the short ride lines. Look at it like you are paying for a all die fast pass. We loved it.

Tuesday the 13th- We checked out at 9:30am and headed back to DL. OMG I was shocked. TONS of people. Way more then Sunday and Monday. Every ride had a 60-90 minute wait. We fast passed space mountain and went into the Abraham Lincoln show. Then went on Space Mountain. We also went on the Railroad since it will be closing soon for awhile. Just our luck, broke down while we were on it. Looking at some bushed for 15 minutes in the bling sun. Again SUPER HOT and just WAY more people then the last two days. We went to get lunch and couldn't find any spots so opted to leave the park and go to DTD for lunch. Glad we did, it was empty. Ate at the Mexican Food place had a great lunch. We did some shopping then headed out to the airport.

Overall a super good time because the family was all together but obviously just way hotter then we ever thought it would be this time of year, even the locals were shocked. Disney really needs to do something about the rides breaking down. Usually I just kind of shrug my shoulders when I read this on the DIS, but this time more so then ever, it was very noticeable. I know some people spend a week at DL but I just don't see how. We did 2 1/2 days and it was just enough. We are going again for 4 days in January for the Star Wars race and I've already decided 1 of those we will go to Hollywood and look around. Living in Oregon I've grown up a DL girl. But have to admit for as much as it costs, we just prefer WDW. It really feels like a true true vacation to us. We also said never again will we stay offsite at DL. I know some people can't swing it but with parking (nightmare!) we decided we will save up for Disneyland hotel.

Hope you all enjoy your vacation! The party really is great!