HalloweenTime at DLR Superthread- 9/14-10/31; Mickey's Halloween Party starts 9/28!

[mvf-m11c]

SMGG was really fun when I rode it last year. I tried to videotaped it last year, but since it is really dark and hard to get the projections of the ghost on the ride. Even though I used night vision on the video, I just can't get the projections clearly on the video. Just like you said Liza, the ride can be scary for little kids and it almost seemed to me that SMGG was a little bit faster than the regular SM.

Here is a picture of SMGG projection that I videotaped on the ride. U can barely see it since it was really dark.

 

[TheColtonsMom]

Here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWTXhnzqre0&feature=related


It's still hard to see very much of what is going on, but every now and then you can get a glimpse of some of the effects they use. Also, you can hear the music and sound cues.

Hope it helps a little bit.

We watched it after dinner and Colton says nope he no longer wants to do it so I guess we will be doing ride swap. Thanks for the help...

 

[rune_74]

Man I keep reading more and more threads now that I'm almost in the 5 month range

 

[rune_74]

Man I keep reading more and more threads now that I'm almost in the 5 month range

 

[Shunasee]

I feel like I should know this, as we live in Socal.

When do they release the dates for the Halloween Party?

We didnt go last year, and I wish we would have. Halloween Screams is the *best* fireworks show I have seen at a Disney park.

 

[nemofans]

Since Halloween season is starting earlier (Sept 16th), does that mean Sept will be more crowded? I was planning on going Sept 17-21 (Sat-Wed), but that's the 1st full week of Halloween season. I don't care if there are parties that week as we wouldn't go.

 

[Sherry E]

I feel like I should know this, as we live in Socal.

When do they release the dates for the Halloween Party?

We didnt go last year, and I wish we would have. Halloween Screams is the *best* fireworks show I have seen at a Disney park.

Hi, Shunasee! Welcome, and thanks for joining us here!

Well, there will probably be some word on the actual party dates trickling down the wires in the next few weeks - by the end of May, I would assume. What tends to happen is that the tickets won't go on sale until June or July, but one of the official Disney sources (like Disneyland News or the Disney Parks Blog or D23 or something) will do a press release or blog and reveal the party dates in advance of ticket sales.

If the party dates stay similar to what they were last year, then it means the first party night will likely either be Friday, September 30th or Friday, October 7th. There will be a party on Monday, October 31st. And if they stick with Fridays & Tuesdays in October, then you can pretty much guess what the other dates would be. This is not to say that DLR won't be sneaky and switch things up on us - they have done that before - but assuming they stick to the same schedule as last year, then those will be the party nights.

I agree - I think Halloween Screams is a really cool fireworks show!

Since Halloween season is starting earlier (Sept 16th), does that mean Sept will be more crowded? I was planning on going Sept 17-21 (Sat-Wed), but that's the 1st full week of Halloween season. I don't care if there are parties that week as we wouldn't go.

Hi, nemofans!

Of the whole Halloween season, September is probably the least crowded time to enjoy it. The first weekend of the Halloween season is always pretty busy (unless it rains), because the novelty of it draws people to the parks. But then it tapers off a bit as people go back to school, and the latter part of September tends to be a little better. Then crowds pick up again for early October.

However, I'm sure that both parks will be a bit more crowded overall for the rest of the year because of the two rides that are opening. Even one ride opening would be enough to increase crowds (as was the case with TSMM in 2008), but 2 rides opening in one year is a big deal, and people will come to ride them. So I would expect it to be busier all year long, though to varying degrees.

I don't think it will be too horrible during those September dates you have in mind, though. In any case, it will probably be better than the October crowds!

 

[Sherry E]

I just wanted to mention this for anyone new to the thread, or anyone who may have just jumped in at the end and not yet had time to search through the preceding pages.

In this post from Page 1, or Post #1, there is lots of HalloweenTime info of all kinds relating to various aspects of the season, and there are many links to other helpful threads on the subject. When we get the specific details of the upcoming 2011 season, I will be updating Post #1 to reflect the news that has been released.

We have a great Table of Contents provided by Belle Ella, which guides you to the wonderful photos provided by the contributors to this thread; there's a specific Halloween Party information post by funatdisney; and a Questions & Answers post by iKristin - I have provided links to all of them in Post #1.

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[Shunasee]

Thank Sherry!

I will just keep an eye on everything.

 

[ConnieB]

Waaaaa not fair! The dates for WDW's party came out but not Disneyland. I really want those dates so I can start planning everything else we're going to do since that trip will be several weeks so we can do other S. CA things.



Here's s hoping DLR follows soon!!!!!

 

[Sherry E]

Thank Sherry!

I will just keep an eye on everything.

You're welcome, Shunasee!

Waaaaa not fair! The dates for WDW's party came out but not Disneyland. I really want those dates so I can start planning everything else we're going to do since that trip will be several weeks so we can do other S. CA things.


Here's s hoping DLR follows soon!!!!!

ConnieB -

Did the WDW party dates already come out? Drat!

Well, I think we will hear something very soon. Even if the actual DLR website does not post party dates for a long time, there will probably be some sort of press release or blog about the party popping up before May is over...especially if anything new is being added into the party this year and they want to announce it. We were all shocked when the Halloween season dates came out so early this year, way ahead of their usual schedule, so hopefully DLR will follow suit with the party and release the dates soon.

I am mainly curious to see if DLR decided to add in any extra party dates (besides 2 nights a week) since it was so successful in DL last year, and I am curious to see if the party will begin on 9/30 or 10/7...or some other random date we haven't thought of yet!

 

[funatdisney]

The WDW dates always have been released before DLR's. Nothing new there. The end of May is my best guess, but I hope they do announce them sooner.

 

[Sherry E]

The WDW dates always have been released before DLR's. Nothing new there. The end of May is my best guess, but I hope they do announce them sooner.

I knew the WDW party dates were always released before DLR - they would have to be released earlier - but I didn't know they were released in April! That was where my surprise came from. That seemed early to me!

It's hard to say about the DLR party dates. There is the release of dates on the website and when tickets go on sale, and then there is the 'let's post a blog or press release about the Halloween season and mention the dates in that' scenario.

Technically, there could be a blog or a press release at any time - tomorrow, even, and we could all know the dates then. If they have something new to report on, we could know what the party dates are tomorrow.

By the same token, if there is nothing to blog or press release about right now, they may not tell us what the dates for the party are until right before the tickets go on sale.

Disney is a very tricky entity - and just when we think we have them nailed down to a pattern, they go and surprise us!

 

[TheColtonsMom]

Man I keep reading more and more threads now that I'm almost in the 5 month range

Just wait til you get to the 5 week range and you will be reading and posting whenever you aren't packing and counting down...least that's how it happened for me!

Waaaaa not fair! The dates for WDW's party came out but not Disneyland. I really want those dates so I can start planning everything else we're going to do since that trip will be several weeks so we can do other S. CA things.



Here's s hoping DLR follows soon!!!!!

Very soon I hope!

Tomorrow is MAY! We WILL (I BELIEVE this) be in the month where the dates shall finally be released! Whether it is tomorrow or as laste as the 31st I MAY! My Birthday and Mothers Day and TOTP dates! My very first flower bloomed in my garden today, a daffodil so May should also include much much more flowers and springy weather up here in the frozen North! What is not to love about May unless of course you are one of the lucky ones visiting DL in June then you may want May to speed by but I for one plan to savor every minute of it!

So here is a little creepy type dancing to spring us into May!


arty:

 

[nemofans]

How long after Halloween do the decorations stay up? We will be arriving Nov. 1st & wondered if we would still see them.

 

[SeansMom]

Nemofans, this should answer your question:

This spot is being held for the most common asked questions about Halloween Time at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure...STAY TUNED!!

When Does Halloween Time Begin?
Halloween Time at DLR usually begins on either the last Friday in September or the next to last Friday in September." In 2007 it began on 9/21, in 2008 it began on 9/26, in 2009 it began on 9/25 and in 2010 it began on 9/17.

When Does Halloween Time End?
Halloween Time generally extends through and ends immediately after the last day of October, but if October 31st falls on a Friday or Saturday, Halloween Time will most likely continue through the weekend and end after Sunday

What Are The Halloween Time Highlights?
Highlights include the Halloween Round-Up, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, the Pumpkin Festival on Main Street, Mickey's Halloween Party and of course the newly released Halloween Screams Fireworks show!! There is always something to do!! This year at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney there was Haunted Gingerbread House decorating.

Are There Any Special Halloween Themed Rides?
Yes! There are two main attractions that have been gracing Disneyland during the Halloween season. The Haunted Mansion usually goes under refurbishment during the month of September to become "Haunted Mansion Holiday". During the Haunted Mansion Holiday take over, Jack Skellington and friends from Nightmare Before Christmas take over the Haunted Mansion to give it a Halloween/Christmas feel for the holidays. A new Halloween overlay addition is the Space Mountain: Ghost Galaxy, seen for the first time in 2009. The Ghost Galaxy overlay to Space Mountain adds skeletons, aliens and ghosts to the usual dark starry ride, making those twists and turns even more exciting! Space Mountain also goes under refurbishment in September to add the Halloween overlay.

Why Did Disney Move Halloween To Disneyland?
Due to construction at Disney California Adventure going on through 2012, Disney has moved all the Halloween fun to Disneyland! 2010 was the first year they had done this and it was extremely successful. One of the biggest things about the 2010 year was the private event offering of the Halloween Screams Fireworks show during trick or treat parties ONLY. In 2009 Disney had launched the Halloween Screams Fireworks show to everyone but in 2010 moved the show to trick or treat ticket holders only.

What Is The Busiest Time During Halloween?
The busiest days tend to be of course Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays and then there are a few celebrations that tend to cause an uprising in normal crowd attendance. During usually the first weekend of October, Gay Days is celebrated which normally brings a larger crowd in than the normal weekend would. Columbus Day three day weekend and of course the day before Halloween (30th) and Halloween day (31st) are extremely busy. Other then that the days are normally pretty steady but not slammed full of people. Some people say that the first week of October when Utah state is on Fall Break can sometimes be a pretty busy time as well.

 

[TheColtonsMom]

For a little something else to speculate on besides the TOTP dates check out this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40941373#post40941373

It includes some speculations about where the hearse from the Haunted Mansion has been these many months that I for one would love to debate and throw around a few ideas about among my fellow Halloween lovers!

 

[Sherry E]

How long after Halloween do the decorations stay up? We will be arriving Nov. 1st & wondered if we would still see them.

nemofans - This year HalloweenTime is ending on October 31st. Some things will come down overnight between 10/31 and 11/1. You will see some traces here and there of Halloween stuff but not much, as DLR has to scramble to get the Christmas decor up before that season starts (most likely on 11/11/11 this year). You will likely see an interesting mix of the Halloween things as they come down and Christmas things as they go up.

Haunted Mansion Holiday will be running, though, as it opens in September and stays open until early January.





Thank you so much, SeansMom, for posting that info from Kristin!

 

[smiley_face2]

Hello smiley_face2! I remember you from the Christmas thread from last year. I am so happy to see you post here and planning a visit yo DL during Halloween Time. I hope your treatments are giving you the best possible outcome and a speedy path to health. Two trips scheduled for the end of the year will give you something to look forward to.

You are in luck. Halloween Time starts on September 16th and the Haunted Mansion Holiday will be up and running. All of the Halloween decor and sights of the season will in place and ready for your viewing.

We are not sure about the Halloween Parties yet. We all are anxiously waiting to hear some news. Most of us guess that the parties won't start until the end of September. We usually hear something by May. So hopefully we will hear something soon.

Sherry E. and other fine DIS'ers have done a wonderful job with organizing the information on Halloween Time from this thread with subject headings and links. You may want to take some time and look at the first post to find more details that will help make the most of your time in DL this fall.

THankyou so much for the info! That's decided it then, hubby's birthday is Sept. 16 so that will be a lot of fun. I don't mind missing the parties....well except for missing the fireworks, but that's ok. I'm going to start going through the halloween threads...both of them looking at pictures and getting excited!

 

[smiley_face2]

smileyface_2 - As Sherri (TheColtonsMom) mentioned, you will get to experience HalloweenTime on Setember 16, as the season begins on that day.

You don't need to look through the whole thread, but on the very first page of this thread, in the first 2 posts (Intro and Table of Contents), there is lots of good info and direct links to other info that may help you, so you know exactly what to plan to see/do/eat/buy at DLR for HalloweenTime. This thread is much more organized than its predecessor - the previous Halloween thread!

I do hope everything is getting better for you. I am very pleased to see that you will be most likely making a Halloween visit and the traditional Christmas time visit to DLR (not to mention seeing beautiful Carmel and Big Sur!). I know you have had such a rough year in many ways. It's time for you to have some fun!

Hi Sherry!! thankyou so much even poor hubby is looking forward to this so I know it's the right thing for us to do. I'm just hoping I have at least very short hair for the trip...lol... I will be done treatment at the end of June so hopefully... and dear daughter in law and the grandbabies are showing signs of healing and improvement so we are feeling a wee bit more optomistic. There is so much info on that first page....I am very excited to have so much to look through!