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

[A Small World]

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.

If I remember from last year the restaurants were closed but there were some counter service places open.
I suppose they think if people have paid to attend a special event they dont want to spend the time in a restaurant- they prefer to be out there in the thick of it collecting candy etc so it probably isnt worth them opening.

 

[Saskiwi]

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[Grumpy Grandma]

Testing our newly created Halloween ticker..
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[tlovesdis]

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.

I know Plaza Inn was open because we ate there at about 7:30 on party night.

 

[oumagic]

If I remember from last year the restaurants were closed but there were some counter service places open.
I suppose they think if people have paid to attend a special event they dont want to spend the time in a restaurant- they prefer to be out there in the thick of it collecting candy etc so it probably isnt worth them opening.

Well, we are entering at 3PM and staying until 10 or 11 at night and I am not sure I want my kids on a candy-only diet for 8 hours I am sure we will find something to eat for dinner. The Plaza Inn would be great!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Testing our newly created Halloween ticker..
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[StyledSugar]

Well, we are entering at 3PM and staying until 10 or 11 at night and I am not sure I want my kids on a candy-only diet for 8 hours I am sure we will find something to eat for dinner. The Plaza Inn would be great!

I agree and the bad thing is.........I hadn't even thought about eating dinner! lol I'm sure the kids would love a candy dinner but The Plaza Inn would be decent forsure!

 

[candygirlIRE]

If I remember from last year the restaurants were closed but there were some counter service places open.
I suppose they think if people have paid to attend a special event they dont want to spend the time in a restaurant- they prefer to be out there in the thick of it collecting candy etc so it probably isnt worth them opening.

Yep, I was wondering this myself... I am hoping at least for a burger or for a hot dog -- but I could happily eat candy all night

Maybe the "healthy" snacks will be our dinner!!


Quick question regarding those "healthy" snacks -- what are they?? I mean, like raisins etc??

Thanks!!

 

[Sherry E]

Yep, I was wondering this myself... I am hoping at least for a burger or for a hot dog -- but I could happily eat candy all night

Maybe the "healthy" snacks will be our dinner!!


Quick question regarding those "healthy" snacks -- what are they?? I mean, like raisins etc??

Thanks!!

There may be some raisins in there too. I can't recall if I got raisins. There were little packets of apple slices. I think I even saw some mini-carrot packets in my year at the party (not at all of the treat stations - only at one station did I notice them). There were some fruit leather-type things.

 

[isisisme]

I think the lack of food options is my biggest complaint about the Halloween party itself (other than the Halloween things that have gone away like the Mickey Flowers out front).
We are always hungry when we get back to the room after midnight and there is not a lot of options. :/ I would love if they would at least have counter service. Plaza Inn is ok..my hubby loves the chicken, but the veggie option..not so great. :/

 

[A Small World]

There were definitely raisins, carrot sticks and dried apple slices last year as healthy treat options.

Im sure there were some counter service places open - possibly Tomorrowland Terrace for one - but Im afraid we just snacked through the evening and then made a detour into McDonalds on the way back to Hojos at the end of the night

 

[bbangel]

Argh! Just tried to order the combo tour/party and the CM was clueless. She just kept saying she couldn't book the tour until 30 days out. I know people here have done it so I think she just didn't know how. So frustrating to pay the long distance and then not get what I wanted. Especially after stressing over whether to do it or not. I guess I'll try again later and hope to get someone who knows how to book it. For those that have done it is there some magic way of asking for it?

 

[alwaysmb20]

Argh! Just tried to order the combo tour/party and the CM was clueless. She just kept saying she couldn't book the tour until 30 days out. I know people here have done it so I think she just didn't know how. So frustrating to pay the long distance and then not get what I wanted. Especially after stressing over whether to do it or not. I guess I'll try again later and hope to get someone who knows how to book it. For those that have done it is there some magic way of asking for it?

Ask for the "Ultimate Experience." I know when I booked mine a couple of weeks ago the CM knew what I wanted she just couldn't get the computer to do what it was supposed to do. In the end, a specialist CM called me back and booked the tour/party for me. He said that many CM's might not know how to book this. Call back. You'll probably get a different CM. Good luck!

 

[Diznygrl]

Healthy treats I got last year: apple slices(yummy), baby carrots, Craisins, organic fruit leather, and Mickey shaped dehydrated apple crisp things (OMG, these things are literally like eating styrofoam with a hint of apple flavor).

 

[MattsPrincess]

It's looking like i'll be joining the Halloween-time club this year after all! DH is going to ask at work Tuesday, so as long as the military gods are smiling, we'll be going to DL NEXT MONTH!!! We're looking at going from the 17th to the 21st, with 3 park days. We'd be going to the MHP on the 18th, and doing the tour one of the other days. We plan to go in costume, but haven't decided what yet. OMM i'm so excited!

 

[Sherry E]

It's looking like i'll be joining the Halloween-time club this year after all! DH is going to ask at work Tuesday, so as long as the military gods are smiling, we'll be going to DL NEXT MONTH!!! We're looking at going from the 17th to the 21st, with 3 park days. We'd be going to the MHP on the 18th, and doing the tour one of the other days. We plan to go in costume, but haven't decided what yet. OMM i'm so excited!

MattsPrincess -

I just recently thought of you! When the holiday tour got brought up in the Christmas thread, it made me think of you and I realized I hadn't seen you around here too much lately. I wondered what was happening with your DLR trip - I think the last thing I remember you posting (that I read) was that your summer DLR trip was most likely not going to happen, and that Halloween might be on the radar! And then you disappeared!

I'm so excited for you! I know that you went back and forth last year with trying to decide on a Halloween DLR trip or a Christmas trip, and Christmas ended up winning out (and being quite successful at that!). But now that you've experienced the holiday season, I think a Halloween Time trip will be perfect addition to your overall DLR experience! You and your DH will have a great time - be prepared for tons of candy at the MHP!

 

[Belle Ella]

I'm finding it so strange how many window displays and store displays are already getting Halloween merchandise! Well, not really "strange" but my mind isn't connecting it just yet. I can't post any photos ATM but it is definitely on it's way in!

 

[Sherry E]

I'm finding it so strange how many window displays and store displays are already getting Halloween merchandise! Well, not really "strange" but my mind isn't connecting it just yet. I can't post any photos ATM but it is definitely on it's way in!

I had a feeling you would see quite a few displays starting to appear, Jessica! In fact, there are probably already some Halloween treats/goodies being sold - have you seen those yet? DLR doesn't seem to waste much time in getting its seasons underway. As we know, before Halloween Time is even over, there is already holiday season snow on the Castle and decorations beginning to go up. So it doesn't shock me that before the Summer season wraps up, Halloween is already knocking at the door!

 

[Belle Ella]

Didn't see too many treats out yet. Just the packaged stuff, but I'm betting the apples and other goodies will be out soon. It makes sense since we're only a couple of weeks away from the start of Halloween season, but I still have that disconnect in my mind about it all.

 

[isisisme]

I saw something on Mouseplanet with the Mickey Ghost that is a latern for trick or treating, that looks like the popcorn bucket. I am not sure where they were onsale though (it was a Twitter pic I think).

I cannot wait for folks to start posting stuff.