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

[Belle Ella]

It's all going to depend on how tired I am. I'll be starting work at 2:30am and driving down after my shift. I don't even know what time I'll get there but I'm sure I'll be exhausted. So probably no Disney that day but we'll see. I'm hoping I can swing a short shift and leave at 7:30 instead of taking my 'lunch' seeing as everything is supposed to be done by 8am anyway. And then if I do on Tuesday will depend on how much energy I have considering I'll still have to drive home.

But hey, even one day (party day) is better than not going at all!

 

[candygirlIRE]

So with the tickets to the Halloween Party, it says we get free parking.
From what time??
How do we redeem that? Do we show something at the parking gate??

Thanks!!!

So Super Excited

 

[Sherry E]

It's Monday, soooooooo.....


Guess that means it's time for the Weekly Monday Countdown!!!!!

Only 18 Days Until
Halloween Time Begins at the Disneyland Resort!!!!​

Everyone loves seeing Villains and other characters in the parks during the Halloween Time season and at the Halloween party (formerly called Mickey's Trick or Treat Party, now called Mickey's Halloween Party).

Here are some of my character moments:

The Villains photo spot in DCA in 2008, with Frollo

The mischievous Queen is examining my hair, while Ratcliffe and Don Karnage menacingly hold court...

Visiting with some beloved Toy Story characters at Mickey's Trick or Treat Party in 2008...

In 2009, the Villains moved to a new photo spot, in Fantasyland, which is a bit too dark & shady for my liking....

Everyone has to stop at this photo spot at least once, when they arrive at Disneyland or when they leave.
And if you remember, you will get both Mickey's non-winking side....

...and his winking side!

Don't forget to pick up a couple of spooky souvenirs before you leave...

 

[Breyean]

Hi. We're going to our first Halloween at DLR (we're doing the party and the tour) and I have a silly question.

We've been at the parks before during Halloween but never did the special night party. In fact, we've been leaving the park just as tons of people in great costumes were streaming in for the party.

So we decided this year to join in, but here's the thing - will we feel and or look really out of place if we DO NOT wear costumes to the party? We want to enjoy the experience of being there and stuff, but don't want to feel like outsiders w/o costumes.

Do others go and not dress up?

 

[Sherry E]

Hi. We're going to our first Halloween at DLR (we're doing the party and the tour) and I have a silly question.

We've been at the parks before during Halloween but never did the special night party. In fact, we've been leaving the park just as tons of people in great costumes were streaming in for the party.

So we decided this year to join in, but here's the thing - will we feel and or look really out of place if we DO NOT wear costumes to the party? We want to enjoy the experience of being there and stuff, but don't want to feel like outsiders w/o costumes.

Do others go and not dress up?

Breyean -

The photo I posted above, with Woody and the Green Army Men, was taken at the party. As you can see, we were not in costume. I will not be in costume this year, either.

I noticed that it was about 50/50 - half of the people were not in costume. And from reading others' reports of their party nights, it sounds like it's still pretty much the same. Lots of people just want to go and get the candy, pose with the characters, see the fireworks - they're not interested in dressing up.

I've also seen some people dressed fully in street clothes except for maybe a crazy hat or something. That's a pretty easy thing to do and buy if you suddenly feel awkward.

The great thing is, no one sticks out. No one looks oddly at the non-costumed people. I don't even think they notice. Everyone is involved in their own thing - they're not paying attention. The only ones who really stand out are the ones in the really elaborate, extravagant, creative costumes. The non-costumed folks just blend right in! You guys will be fine!

 

[Breyean]

Sherry,

Thanks. VERY glad to hear that. Reading these posts about the party and seeing the extent people go to to dress up (which we are definitely looking forward to seeing!) was making me a little worried.

 

[A Small World]

We went last year and didnt want to bother with costumes as we were travelling from the UK so didnt want to have to carry them in our luggage.

However we decided to go looking 'wierd and wacky' - Myself , DBF and DD all have long hair so we sprayed our hair multicoloured, wore head bands with bopping spiders/bats on , had halloween tinsel round our necks and glow in the dark nail polish - it made it easy to feel we had dressed up with little effort - we had great fun. the only problem was it took us ages to wash the colour out of our hair

 

[StyledSugar]

We can't wait for our trip! Just over 2 months until we are walking into DL!! We get there on Halloween day and hit the party that night. We are more than excited -- well, those of us that know about it. The kids still think we are going November 26th so it's a total surprise. We had to make sure they knew we were going at some point so they could save their money.

We are staying at the Desert Inn for the first 5 nights and then we got a PIN code (thank you posters at DIS forums!!!! ) and are doing the concierge service at PPH for the last 2 nights.

Just a couple of questions:

Is the Halloween candy given out at the party just for kids?

Do the majority of people dress up? I noticed most of the DIS members that go seem to dress up but I was just wondering in general is it the norm?

Is everything open during the party?


I think that's all I have for now but I'm sure as the time nears I will have more. lol

 

[TahoeMom]

Just a couple of questions:

Is the Halloween candy given out at the party just for kids?

Do the majority of people dress up? I noticed most of the DIS members that go seem to dress up but I was just wondering in general is it the norm?

Is everything open during the party?

No, the candy is not just for the kids. In fact, that is one of the things my husband (a sweet freak) loves best about the party - the trick-or-treating is for adults too!

As the posts just above yours state, it is probably 50/50. My kids have dressed up in the past but sometimes we all just wear Halloween colors/shirts. We always go in early October so we don't generally have costumes ready at that point. We always see lots of costumes but also lots of just black/orange, and also a lot of regular street clothes - whatever you decide to wear will fit in.

Last year was the first year at Disneyland but I am pretty sure that 90-95% of the attractions were open. It's a bit hard to see but this post http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38439480&postcount=775
has images of the map handed out at the party and it lists what was open last year.

 

[tlovesdis]

I am so excited for our trip in 45 days! I have the best BFF/Cousin in the entire world! I have been out of work for a while now and she is taking me on this Halloween trip!! We are staying at Paradise Pier and attending the party on Friday the 14th!

I bought this to iron on a shirt and wear to the

I can't wait to see and experience everything!! We went last year and had a blast and I know this year will be just as awesome! There is nothing like spending quality time with your BFF in the Happiest Place on Earth!

 

[bbangel]

I'm trying to decide whether to do the Happy Haunts tour and the Party (either on the same night or different nights) or just do one or the other, or forget about it and just enjoy. I'm wondering if being by myself will be awkward at the party. Oh decisions, decisions.

If I do do both would people recommend doing the "Ulimate Experience" where you go from the tour to the party or do you miss some of the party time for the tour? There is so little info on the tour on the website!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I was curious if there was any decor, merchandise, or treats that have introduced themselves to the parks yet. Anyone have evidance(pics)?

 

[BELLEDOZER]

I'm guessing that the merchandise should be showing up gradually in the parks, with more and more showing the closer to the official start date of Halloween. Perhaps others can confirm this. Piece of advice, if you see something Halloween related that you love, buy it, as it may not be there an hour later. The Halloween merchandise is a "hot commodity", and sells really quickly. It's different than other times of the year, where if you see something that you like, you can go back the next day and it will still be there.

 

[candygirlIRE]

Just noticed today that the Disney Store had Halloween shirts out (Mickey ones and some other characters)
Thinking since they are always doing sales that I might pick a couple up for the kids the closer it gets!! It would be fun to wear some Halloween shirts one of the days we are there -- but not pay FULL Disney price

They also do have costumes out if anyone was interested -- I saw at ours here in Canada: Mickey Mouse, Lion King, Cpt. Hook, Peter Pan, some princesses, Buzz, Jessie, Woody.

 

[I'm mikey]

Disneyland halloween website is up, heres the link

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/events/halloween-time/#/home

 

[isisisme]

Woohoo!!! I am so excited to see the website up!!!!

I am so looking forward to everything! And I am glad that I have more time this year before Halloween to enjoy the Park decorated for my holiday.

Now if I can talk my DH that we need to go back for my birthday in Feb.

 

[Mickeybell]

Yeah!!! Got my tickets in the mail today!!! I cant believe how fast Halloween time is coming up on us! So looking forward to being in Disneyland in a few weeks!!!

 

[Sherry E]

Disneyland halloween website is up, heres the link

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/events/halloween-time/#/home

Thank you so much, I'm mikey, for posting that! I was on the DLR website a few days ago, and there was nothing new. It always happens that way to me - when I check, there is nothing! Literally, hours or days later, someone else will check and there's new info! I have the worst timing!



You know, I was thinking about all the Halloween Time stuff that has been removed, or that has come and gone, in the last 4 years. In addition to the removal of Candy Corn Acres, the Halloween/monster-themed music in DCA, the candy corn CALIFORNIA letters in front of DCA and the floral masked Mickey at the entrance to DL, I thought of another thing that's gone: the Halloween PhotoPass card!

A few years ago, during the Halloween or holiday seasons, you could get your photo taken by a PhotoPass photographer and they would hand you a special keepsake PhotoPass card to fit that season's theme. I still have my Halloween PP card and my holiday PP card somewhere.

But, as of 2009, no more Halloween PhotoPass cards, and I think the Christmas/holiday PP cards were retired before last year. Boooooo!

Little by little, things are disappearing from both Halloween Time and the holiday season. Maybe DLR expects that we won't notice!

 

[oumagic]

I made dining reservations yesterday. One curious thing is that the CM told me that the restaurants are closed on Halloween party nights. I am curious as to whether they are actually closed or if they just are not taking reservations since they have no way of knowing if you have a ticket to the party. Does anyone know? We were thinking of eating at Carnation at 6:30 (10/3) but the latest reservation there or at Orleans was like 4pm.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Very excited! Just made reservations for 2 nights (Sept 25th & 26th) at the Hilton at the convention center .... so now I'll be able to see all the Halloween decorations!