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

[StyledSugar]

Star Wars Jedi Training Academy T's made up (so the 3 boys match and might get picked) and autograph books made:

Those are great!! Nice job and good luck getting the boys picked!!

 

[nik76]

Thanks!

I cannot believe how close it is! I'm a little sad it's so close. Cuz it's close to being over, too...

The kids have 3 days left of school until we go. Ack!

I have a question about the function of the list of DISers going. Do people actually meet up or is it more just for the heck of it?

What else will y'all be doing while on vacation?

 

[SueTGGR]

Thanks!

I cannot believe how close it is! I'm a little sad it's so close. Cuz it's close to being over, too...

The kids have 3 days left of school until we go. Ack!

I have a question about the function of the list of DISers going. Do people actually meet up or is it more just for the heck of it?

It is up to the people going. Some will organized a time and place to meet up. I have gone just with a Lime Green Mickey Head on my purse to let others know who I am so if they want to stop me and say HI, they know who I am. There are a few blank mickey heads (look up the DISign threads) that I have enlarged and put my DIS name on, printed on photo paper and made it almost like a luggage tag on my purse. It is up to you.
Enjoy while you are there!
Sue

 

[merfsko]

I've been lurking on this thread for ages, but I just have to say: THANK-YOU! I've been planning my first Hallowe'en trip cool1:- I've always wanted to do Hallowe'en at Disney!), but the friend I'm going with doesn't "do" planning and doesn't get excited beforehand. Planning and prep. is half the fun for me, so thank-you to everyone in this thread for being my co-planners and keeping me excited!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I've been lurking on this thread for ages, but I just have to say: THANK-YOU! I've been planning my first Hallowe'en trip cool1:- I've always wanted to do Hallowe'en at Disney!), but the friend I'm going with doesn't "do" planning and doesn't get excited beforehand. Planning and prep. is half the fun for me, so thank-you to everyone in this thread for being my co-planners and keeping me excited!

Ditto!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I would love to hear everyone's top 10 for Halloween at Disneyland (food buys included), I just don't want to miss a thing!

 

[isisisme]

I would love to hear everyone's top 10 for Halloween at Disneyland (food buys included), I just don't want to miss a thing!

I can give you my top 10 of this moment. it changes day to day and will until it is time to go..and I am sure if others respond, it will change again. These are in no particular order.

1. demitasse with tiramasu in mickey mug (I missed this last year)
2. HMH..I love this ride
3. Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
4. At the Halloween party, I am going to enjoy ROA more
5. The Halloween Tree, okay, all the decorations. I am going to look at all the lovely things and really take in the feel of the park.
6. Popcorn bucket!! And also the travel mug. I love these things.
7. Everything pumpkin that I can eat.
8. Taking the time to see the characters in their costumes.
9. Halloween Screams fireworks during the party.
10. Trying the eggnog beignets...finally
11. Just being at Disneyland for Halloween (and our anniversary!)

 

[nik76]

I've been lurking on this thread for ages, but I just have to say: THANK-YOU! I've been planning my first Hallowe'en trip cool1:- I've always wanted to do Hallowe'en at Disney!), but the friend I'm going with doesn't "do" planning and doesn't get excited beforehand. Planning and prep. is half the fun for me, so thank-you to everyone in this thread for being my co-planners and keeping me excited!

My husband is the same way. He's looking forward to going but if he hears one more "thing I've found" or one more "idea" he might scream.

He actually is afraid of being (I apologize for the obscenity) Disneylanded out...

 

[thelittletiffany]

Dr. Facilier was at the villain area by It's A Small World this morning. His hands are so creepy and he was running around away from the picture area to interact with people because no one was really lined up to see the villains. Gideon and J. Worthington Foulfellow (I had to Google them) were there too.

On another note, the majority of the cast members I've encountered have seemed ruder than usual and keep giving me misleading information! I went to the area where Duffy's Pumpkin Patch is and there were two PhotoPass photographers standing there but no Duffy. I asked if he would be coming back and they said he'd be back soon. So I went into the gift shop right next to the photo spot and looked around, then asked one of the people that work in the shop if they know when Duffy would be back. She looked at her schedule and said that he was gone for the day!

This happened again when I asked a cast member about Dug. She said he would be back tomorrow and was done for the day and implied that he wasn't even around today at all. Tomorrow's my last day so I asked if he would for sure be there and she said "Well, I don't know!" really snappily. I went on The Little Mermaid then started to leave California Adventure, passing the area where Dug is, and luckily saw Dug there!

 

[nik76]

I would love to hear everyone's top 10 for Halloween at Disneyland (food buys included), I just don't want to miss a thing!

1 The look on my kids' faces when the Magic hits (1st time to Disneyland)
2 The Magic hitting me - that moment of Wow - Look at this place
3 Haunted Mansion
4 Mickey's Halloween Party
5 Catching Musical Chairs
6 Jedi Training Academy
7 My husband getting back to Soarin' (one thing he could do for weeks)
8 Enjoying the HoJo Pirate Cove
9 Goody's breakfast
10 Hearing "You done good, honey" (hey I can dream)

One more I plan on that is priority for me is to send a "We miss you" postcard to a little girl I know that just finished her Make Wish trip and is back in the hospital. Doing it in secret will make it so much more fun.

 

[candygirlIRE]

Super excited to be heading out soon!!!

Quick Halloween Party question....

I noticed this on the ticket I printed out:
Guests of all ages may wear costumes to the Mickey's Halloween Treat event to which they have valid tickets. During normal park operating hours, costumes are only permitted for Guests ages nine and younger.

Soooooo does this mean if we turn up at the allowed time of 3pm (Monday's the 3rd party is 6-11pm) that DH and I cannot wear our costumes??
That would truly suck, I really would like to go at the allowed time (early) instead of closer to 6pm, but really don't want to have to bring the clothes and change there.


(Either way, still excited )

 

[StyledSugar]

Super excited to be heading out soon!!!

Quick Halloween Party question....

I noticed this on the ticket I printed out:
Guests of all ages may wear costumes to the Mickey's Halloween Treat event to which they have valid tickets. During normal park operating hours, costumes are only permitted for Guests ages nine and younger.

Soooooo does this mean if we turn up at the allowed time of 3pm (Monday's the 3rd party is 6-11pm) that DH and I cannot wear our costumes??
That would truly suck, I really would like to go at the allowed time (early) instead of closer to 6pm, but really don't want to have to bring the clothes and change there.


(Either way, still excited )

No I'm pretty sure it just means you can't show up at the gate in the morning with full costumes on. If you are getting into the park with your party ticket then I'd imagine you'd be allowed to enter in your costume.

Have fun!!!!

 

[StyledSugar]

Thanks!

I cannot believe how close it is! I'm a little sad it's so close. Cuz it's close to being over, too...

The kids have 3 days left of school until we go. Ack!

I have a question about the function of the list of DISers going. Do people actually meet up or is it more just for the heck of it?

What else will y'all be doing while on vacation?

I know how you feel. All of the planning and then boom, it's over. lol Have fun while you're there though and don't think about the "end".

We are actually going to Vegas for 5 nights first before driving to Disneyland for another 7 nights. While there we will be doing the Halloween party on the 31st, Knott's Berry Farm for a day, Hollywood/TMZ tour for a day while the kids go with the Grandparents to Sea World and finally (not all at once of course) Disneyland for another 4 days. We extended our stay when we got a good deal at the Paradise Pier hotel for the conceirge service so we are staying until Monday instead of leaving Saturday! No complaints from me of course!!!!

 

[StyledSugar]

I've been lurking on this thread for ages, but I just have to say: THANK-YOU! I've been planning my first Hallowe'en trip cool1:- I've always wanted to do Hallowe'en at Disney!), but the friend I'm going with doesn't "do" planning and doesn't get excited beforehand. Planning and prep. is half the fun for me, so thank-you to everyone in this thread for being my co-planners and keeping me excited!

I'm a total planner and I find it helps with the excitement! Thankfully my boyfriend is just like me so together we are crazy!!! We have everything planned -- right down to our meals and price each day. Unfortunately we are also very notorious for changing our minds daily. lol At least we go with a plan!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I can give you my top 10 of this moment. it changes day to day and will until it is time to go..and I am sure if others respond, it will change again. These are in no particular order.

1. demitasse with tiramasu in mickey mug (I missed this last year)
2. HMH..I love this ride
3. Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
4. At the Halloween party, I am going to enjoy ROA more
5. The Halloween Tree, okay, all the decorations. I am going to look at all the lovely things and really take in the feel of the park.
6. Popcorn bucket!! And also the travel mug. I love these things.
7. Everything pumpkin that I can eat.
8. Taking the time to see the characters in their costumes.
9. Halloween Screams fireworks during the party.
10. Trying the eggnog beignets...finally
11. Just being at Disneyland for Halloween (and our anniversary!)

Thank you! Help, what is ROA? Are the beignets in Orleans?

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

1 The look on my kids' faces when the Magic hits (1st time to Disneyland)
2 The Magic hitting me - that moment of Wow - Look at this place
3 Haunted Mansion
4 Mickey's Halloween Party
5 Catching Musical Chairs
6 Jedi Training Academy
7 My husband getting back to Soarin' (one thing he could do for weeks)
8 Enjoying the HoJo Pirate Cove
9 Goody's breakfast
10 Hearing "You done good, honey" (hey I can dream)

One more I plan on that is priority for me is to send a "We miss you" postcard to a little girl I know that just finished her Make Wish trip and is back in the hospital. Doing it in secret will make it so much more fun.

Thank you fellow Seattlite!!!

 

[candygirlIRE]

One more I plan on that is priority for me is to send a "We miss you" postcard to a little girl I know that just finished her Make Wish trip and is back in the hospital. Doing it in secret will make it so much more fun.

That is so sweet and nice... I would love to do that for someone!






We are soooo excited about our trip, began the packing PROCESS today... yikes! We are allowed 4 bags for free (westjet), but I either feel like we are OVER packing or UNDER packing.... uggghhhhh super frustrating...
Doesn't help that we rented a small car, oops, not even sure if the bags + playpen will fit LOL should be entertaining upon our arrival!!

We've never been during Halloween time.... all so exciting!! I just want to see it all and TASTE all those great treats people are mentioning!!!

 

[PittypatBR]

Thanks for the picture posters - they were fabulous!! I am getting really pumped, and I can't believe it is so close. Being used to WDW, where I plan every detail, I am a little uncomfortable not having specific plans made for DL. I will just believe everything I have read and have comfort that I can see and do everything without having a specific agenda. I am really looking forward to the smaller area with less walking to do. My first 2.5 days will be the busiest, (Sunday afternoon through Tuesday) since I have a conference to go to the rest of the week. I will use Saturday afternoon and evening as "mop-up" to catch things I didn't do and repeat my favorites. I am hoping to "pop-in" at other times during the week to fill in the gaps. I went ahead and bought a 6 day hopper pass since the incremental increase in price was not significant even if I don't get to use it all.

 

[nik76]

Thank you fellow Seattlite!!!

Where in Seattle are you? (Wasn't the change in weather crazy?)

 

[MNTwinsMom]

Has anyone posted a 2011 Halloween Party map yet? I tried searching the thread and only came up with 2010 maps. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.

I'm trying to help a friend who is coming to DL the week of October 16 and planning to attend the 10/18 party. She has not booked anything except her airline tickets and is making me very nervous!!!