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

[mom4princesses]

Victoria got a citizenship/student of the month award. Here is what they said about her at the pep assembly:
"This young lady has requested to be seated by an extremely autistic student, so she could help him. She has been invaluable when helping him. She discovered a mirror in the back of the room and was having this student spell words to her facing the mirror. She was behind him mouthing the correct spelling. She helps him even if it takes her longer to do her own work. Her patience and willingness is remarkable."

It was a proud mommy moment and had to keep myself from crying. I didn't even know she had been helping this boy in class but makes me the proudest mom in the world. It was one of those things you wish for you child to do (be a good, helpful person and respect someone who is different) and when they do it you don't have words. Thanks for all the well wishes and letting me go off topic. Love my Disboards.

 

[canadadisney]

So excited about the annoucement of 50 treat stations. Can someone give me an example of what a trail would look like? Like in the past, where did it start/end?

 

[keahgirl8]

Victoria got a citizenship/student of the month award. Here is what they said about her at the pep assembly:
"This young lady has requested to be seated by an extremely autistic student, so she could help him. She has been invaluable when helping him. She discovered a mirror in the back of the room and was having this student spell words to her facing the mirror. She was behind him mouthing the correct spelling. She helps him even if it takes her longer to do her own work. Her patience and willingness is remarkable."

It was a proud mommy moment and had to keep myself from crying. I didn't even know she had been helping this boy in class but makes me the proudest mom in the world. It was one of those things you wish for you child to do (be a good, helpful person and respect someone who is different) and when they do it you don't have words. Thanks for all the well wishes and letting me go off topic. Love my Disboards.

That is beautiful. You must be a great mom to be raising such an amazing child!

In Halloween news...now I am REALLY excited after reading the new blog!

 

[barefootmomma]

Just got home from one pretty great day at Disneyland. HMH was better than I remember it! I'll have some pictures to share as soon as I can go through them and get 'em processed. This Halloween is going to be a great one, I can't wait to start hearing the first reports on MHP!

Just wanted to add, the line for HMH looked pretty intimidating but the kid really wanted to do it right then so we stuck it out and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. They were really moving people through there! Packed stretching rooms, but moving!

 

[mvf-m11c]

We can't wait to see your pictures during your trip.

HMH can have really long lines during this time of the year. The good thing is that they run the FP machine for the HMH if you don't want to wait in that long line.

 

[JH87]

Victoria got a citizenship/student of the month award. Here is what they said about her at the pep assembly:
"This young lady has requested to be seated by an extremely autistic student, so she could help him. She has been invaluable when helping him. She discovered a mirror in the back of the room and was having this student spell words to her facing the mirror. She was behind him mouthing the correct spelling. She helps him even if it takes her longer to do her own work. Her patience and willingness is remarkable."

It was a proud mommy moment and had to keep myself from crying. I didn't even know she had been helping this boy in class but makes me the proudest mom in the world. It was one of those things you wish for you child to do (be a good, helpful person and respect someone who is different) and when they do it you don't have words. Thanks for all the well wishes and letting me go off topic. Love my Disboards.

wow that's really really impressive! you must have raised her well
i love hearing stories like this....i feel like people who do things like this, especially kids, are rare and i am glad she got recognition. its cool that she did it without really telling you about it, like she wasn't doing it for the attention or for people to tell her 'good job' but genuinely out of the goodness of her heart.
congrats!

 

[where's_my_prince]

this thread moves so so fast!

yeah HMH always looks like it has a long line but it goes super fast cuz the doom buggys never stop moving,except when broken of course

 

[where's_my_prince]

here is the photo location list from disney park blog =)

Special Photo Locations: There are a variety of extra photo locations for this nighttime party, including the following:

* Pirate Wharf at the Frontierland Dock
* Friends from Aladdin – Aladdin’s Oasis
* Critter Pals – Splash Mountain
* Winnie the Pooh & Friends – Critter Country
* Toy Story Pals – Big Thunder Ranch
* Mickey & Minnie – Big Thunder Ranch
* Disney Villains – Small World Mall
* Disney Princesses – Disney Princess Fantasy Faire
* Disney Fairies – Pixie Hollow


lookslike captain jack is back =)

 

[mvf-m11c]

At least we now know where all the characters will be located around DL during MHP.

 

[dizneedoll]

Thank you so much, Sara!! I love the Snow White theme for the maps this year. I think Jazz will be very happy to see those today when she arrives (well, I guess she's probably there now), since she's a big Snow White fan!!

I'm forgetting what the maps looked like last year (can you believe that in my haste during last year's trip I forgot to grab a map from each park? - I was so mad at myself), but it seems like they always look a little similar to the previous year's maps, don't they?

Sherry, I know some else already posted last years Hag map but I pulled mine out from last Halloween and it was the Hag also. I have to say I'm a bid disappointed they didn't create something new. I like to scrapbook and it's kind of boring if all the ephemera is all the same every visit. I also had a map from last year's party with vampire Mickey on the cover. So for the pp that was asking about a map with photo spots and treat stations marked, they do have it but I got mine upon entering for the party but if someone is looking for one they might try City Hall earlier in the day. I remember we were able to do that at WDW for the Christmas Party. So it's worth a try here.

You hot weather lovers are nuts!

Where are my other hot weather haters? Sherry? Anyone?!

Here's another hot weather hater. Boo-hiss on the heat wave that's coming. I live in San Diego so if it's a hot in Anaheim, it will be hot here. This time of year I want a chill in the air. Makes those Hot Caramel Apple Ciders from Main St. Bakery all the more yummy! Who wants hot apple cider when it's a 100 out? Yuck.

besides cold glass of beer or margarita only taste good in the heat!

Well, there is that.

Victoria got a citizenship/student of the month award. Here is what they said about her at the pep assembly:
"This young lady has requested to be seated by an extremely autistic student, so she could help him. She has been invaluable when helping him. She discovered a mirror in the back of the room and was having this student spell words to her facing the mirror. She was behind him mouthing the correct spelling. She helps him even if it takes her longer to do her own work. Her patience and willingness is remarkable."

It was a proud mommy moment and had to keep myself from crying. I didn't even know she had been helping this boy in class but makes me the proudest mom in the world. It was one of those things you wish for you child to do (be a good, helpful person and respect someone who is different) and when they do it you don't have words. Thanks for all the well wishes and letting me go off topic. Love my Disboards.

Wow! That is so awesome! How proud you must be! It's nice to hear things about the good things that kids are doing. Congrats to you both!

I've got 25 more days to go and I've started a spreadsheet of all the tips from the Halloween thread! Totally starting to get trip planning obsessive now!
Thanks to all for your photos and tips!

 

[iKristin]

Wow the post jumped 10 pages since I was last here? Sad to see the maps are the same as last year. Boo on that one.

 

[barefootmomma]

Here are just a few! More to come.

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[Disney Dreams]

mom4princesses, that's a pretty great daughter you've got there. Isn't it interesting that she was doing something so kind for another classmate and you never knew about it? How wonderful for her school / teacher to make sure she was recognized for something that really is important, making a difference in the life of another human being. Good for her!

barefootmomma, the colors in your pictures above are so vibrant. Just gorgeous!

So excited about the annoucement of 50 treat stations. Can someone give me an example of what a trail would look like? Like in the past, where did it start/end?

This is the first time it's been in Disneyland, so it's new for everyone this time around. I am sure they will be well marked.

When we went to the party a few years back at DCA, I had more candy than I could ever dream of - and I opted for the apples or carrots at some stations AND gave a bunch to my friends' kids. Getting enough candy does not need to be anything anyone worries about. LOL

- Dreams

 

[Disney Dreams]

- and now we pause for a brief sing-a-long -

'This is Halloween, this is Halloween..."

Yeah, double posted.... LOL

 

[where's_my_prince]

awesome photos barefootmomma!!! love them!

 

[mmmears]

barefootmomma -- wonderful photos!!! Thank you for sharing them with the rest of us.

 

[Bert Chimneysweep]

well we have our dates planned for next year

As we plan to stay in Hollywood and visit the parks for one day each we are planning on doing one of the parties on Friday 28th October, then California Aventure on 2nd November

Not booking anything yet just in case the days the parties are held on change

 

[AmyPond]

We leave tomorrow!! We won't be in the parks until Tuesday though.

 

[funatdisney]

Victoria got a citizenship/student of the month award. Here is what they said about her at the pep assembly:
"This young lady has requested to be seated by an extremely autistic student, so she could help him. She has been invaluable when helping him. She discovered a mirror in the back of the room and was having this student spell words to her facing the mirror. She was behind him mouthing the correct spelling. She helps him even if it takes her longer to do her own work. Her patience and willingness is remarkable."

It was a proud mommy moment and had to keep myself from crying. I didn't even know she had been helping this boy in class but makes me the proudest mom in the world. It was one of those things you wish for you child to do (be a good, helpful person and respect someone who is different) and when they do it you don't have words. Thanks for all the well wishes and letting me go off topic. Love my Disboards.

What a wonderful daughter you have. As a parent leader for my kid's school district, I just love hearing stories like your daughter's. You should be proud and pat yourself on the back. She must have had very good parenting in her life. Give her my congrats for a job well done.

 

[funatdisney]

Here are just a few! More to come.

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Awesome pictures. I anxiously waiting for more. I was just there Sunday and now I want to go back. 32 more days for my trip.