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

[CJ]

Is it okay for two adults to collect candy if they aren't in costume?

 

[Carolwoodpr]

Back from MHP.

Fireworks were spectacular, SO MUCH CANDY, Craisins, fresh apple slices, raisins, carrots, and dehydrated apples.

It's easier to wander than to rely on the map for anything. We had moments with Cruella, Duffy, Goofy, Mary Poppins, Bert, Phineas, Ferb, Perry, Jessie, Woody, and Storm Troopers.

Night evveryone! Magic morning tomorrow!

Can you tell me where in the park you saw Phineas, Ferb and Perry? They are must see's for us.

 

[DisneyFairytale]

Did she just say "magic morning tomorrow!" IM SO JEALOUS! WHAT THE HECK!!

 

[isisisme]

Is it okay for two adults to collect candy if they aren't in costume?

Yup. we did that last year. I even said "trick or treat" if there was a fun CM giving out candy.

 

[DisneyFairytale]

That is so much fun. I think it would be awesome. Cannot wait to see what it's like.

 

[funatdisney]

My aim last night wasn't really to get as much candy as I could. I wanted to buy the Halloween Party t-shirts. We go to MHP on the last Tuesday MHP. By that time, all the MHP t-shirts are sold out. I jumped at the chance to go with Sherry so I could buy those t-shirts. As it turned out, I bought the t-shirts in the afternoon and I never had to attend a Party to get. I was always under the impression the MHP tees were only sold during the event. Not so!

I would agree with Sherry's account about the treat stations. I really wanted the healthier options for this Party, since I will be attending with my family on the 25th. During that Party, I'm going home with tons of candy cuz DD(16) and DH make it a personal goal to get as much candy as possible. I wanted to take home the apply chips, raisins, and the fruit "gummies" for the kid's lunches (made making their lunch so easy this morning) I usually had to make a point to ask for the healthy treat. Do remember two stations where I didn't have to ask for the healthy treat. The CM added the healthy treat with the candy treats. It was obvious that healthy treat are not automatically given.

 

[specialks]

Liza & Sherry, I'm still trying to discover if any/all food locations are open during the party. We too, are going on the 25th and I'm trying to figure out what others do at dinner time. Any tips/advice?

 

[Belle Ella]

Can you tell me where in the park you saw Phineas, Ferb and Perry? They are must see's for us.

There photo area was over at the Plaza Gardens stage

So, checking in from the PPH. Got to see Sherry and Liza last night at MHP.

I should post a photo of my candy haul - it was so hard to lug that thing back to the hotel last night. You know the green light up Halloween bag? Yeah, that was 100% full. And I mean FULL! And I filled it up mostly in the last hour of the party. You want to get a lot of candy? Have a big bag you can dump the small bags into. I collected into 3 different bags at each stop so it filled up pretty quickly, lol.

I definitely suggest doing character photos first, then catching the cavalcade/parade, and getting candy last. You'll have more than enough time. And on our way out, CM's were just loading everyone's bags full. It was awesome.

 

[Belle Ella]

Liza & Sherry, I'm still trying to discover if any/all food locations are open during the party. We too, are going on the 25th and I'm trying to figure out what others do at dinner time. Any tips/advice?

I can't remember, but not much is open. I just had a chili bread bowl before the party started (chili separate) and saved the bread bowl to eat throughout the rest of the night. So it was an early dinner that lasted a while, lol.

 

[funatdisney]

specialks, there were several locations open during the Party. The Stage Door Café and the Tomorrowland Terrace were open. There were other locations, too, but I don't remember all of them. Some of the food stands that serve turkey legs and chimichungas were also open. The Golden Horseshoe and the Village Haus were not open. The dining areas were used for Treat Stations.

What I would advice is to eat before the Party. If you are planning to take advantage to enter the Park at 3pm, take the time to eat at any location of your choice. You can make a dining reservations at a restaurant that takes them or eat at any of the counter service places. I think eating ahead of the Party will save time, save yourself from another line wait and and enjoy the Party as much as possible. We are going on the 25th, too. We have a DVC unit so I plan on eating in our room. I will probably bring a precooked taco dinner for our dinner.

 

[MickeyMouseClub]

Liza & Sherry, I'm still trying to discover if any/all food locations are open during the party. We too, are going on the 25th and I'm trying to figure out what others do at dinner time. Any tips/advice?

We went to the MHP last night and then went to dinner at Jazz Kitchen (Great food, btw). They were open until I believe 9pm, so you can trick or treat for a bit - go to dinner at least in DTD and then go back for a little bit... which is what we did.

 

[isisisme]

My aim last night wasn't really to get as much candy as I could. I wanted to buy the Halloween Party t-shirts. We go to MHP on the last Tuesday MHP. By that time, all the MHP t-shirts are sold out. I jumped at the chance to go with Sherry so I could buy those t-shirts. As it turned out, I bought the t-shirts in the afternoon and I never had to attend a Party to get. I was always under the impression the MHP tees were only sold during the event. Not so!

This is the biggest problem being there on Halloween. I believe that some of the stuff last year they "held" for the parties. But I know I am missing out.

 

[sonjaandsue]

They run out of Halloween merch before the last parties? I guess I'm not surprised but I will still be disappointed!

 

[SueTGGR]

Liza & Sherry, I'm still trying to discover if any/all food locations are open during the party. We too, are going on the 25th and I'm trying to figure out what others do at dinner time. Any tips/advice?

What we did last year worked out quite nice, if you have AP's or tickets to go to the parks all day. We made a point of leaving the park about the time they started letting party people in and went into DTD to eat. Then we avoided the craziness that seems to take over with non party people trying to get their last rides in and some trying to avoid having to leave, along with the party people in their excitement to start up the Party! But then we aren't the type that needs to be there for every single moment. We had annual passes last season and had been quite a few different times that year.
This time will be a little different as we don't even have passes and have not been since June. Not sure how we will work food this time as we are driving down just to do just the party, nothing else. But we are using DVC to stay @ DLH so maybe the Tonga Terrace (I think that is the new place @ DLH?) for a quick bite before we head over?
More Reports and More pictures!!!! Please?
Later,
Sue

 

[GhostlyHitchhiker]

I have two main questions I'm hoping you all can answer:


1) If you are dressing up for the event can you still get in at 3pm or do they not allow costumes (on adults) until the actual event time begins?

2) If you are allowed to enter the park at 3pm in costume and go to dinner at DTD (take a break), what sort of funny looks/comments might you expect? We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel for the MHP previously and just the walk from the hotel to DCA (at the time) we got a LOT of looks/comments. Some were impressed and excited to see people dressed up, others thought we were some kind of performers for a "special event", but I have no idea how we might be accepted trying to *eat* like that.

 

[mysteriouspnai]

I have two main questions I'm hoping you all can answer:


1) If you are dressing up for the event can you still get in at 3pm or do they not allow costumes (on adults) until the actual event time begins?
Yes, you'll be allowed in at 3pm with your costumes on

2) If you are allowed to enter the park at 3pm in costume and go to dinner at DTD (take a break), what sort of funny looks/comments might you expect? We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel for the MHP previously and just the walk from the hotel to DCA (at the time) we got a LOT of looks/comments. Some were impressed and excited to see people dressed up, others thought we were some kind of performers for a "special event", but I have no idea how we might be accepted trying to *eat* like that.
You MAY get some funny looks, but enjoy it. You'll stand out, sure, but it's pretty much the only time you'll ever be allowed to be in costume in DL. It's your trip, don't let Debbie Downers ruin it. PLUS, it's extra fun if you act like your character. I had several little girls want to take pictures with me and were starstruck that I was Sleeping Beauty. Tugged on my dress and all. Little girl who sat near me in the parade kept clutching my skirt So recap: Don't worry about the stares, it just means they're jealous that they're not dressed up xD

Hope this helps!

 

[GhostlyHitchhiker]

Hope this helps!

We certainly don't mind standing out (we usually do anyway because our family is very odd and hilarious), but wanted to know what the chances are of us being the only ones.

We went to Renn Faire a few years ago in full Pirate garb (it was Talk-like-a-pirate weekend and we LOVE pirates in this family) and stopped at Starbucks on the way. It was so funny watching the other patrons at 8am trying to figure out why Pirates were invading Starbucks...

This year we are going as a Victorian Vampire (NO sparkles!!! - DH), Pirate Lass (awesome ornate leather chestpiece, etc - DGF), Ghost Bride complete with LED beating heart (think old Haunted Mansion - me), Chell from Portal 2 (DD10) and the coup de grace is Quorra from Tron Legacy (DD13) with her amazing light-up (Glo-wire and EL panels that flashes - we are such nerds - which she wore when we went to DL over the summer too) Mickey Mouse Ears hat!!

We're driving down on Tuesday and I was hoping that as soon as we check-in and get everyone dressed we could go, so your post saying we can get in as early as 3pm makes me do the Happy Dance!!

 

[nunzia]

We went to the MHP last night and then went to dinner at Jazz Kitchen (Great food, btw). They were open until I believe 9pm, so you can trick or treat for a bit - go to dinner at least in DTD and then go back for a little bit... which is what we did.

that was one of my questions, actually..after you enter the party you are allowed to leave and then re-enter?

 

[SueTGGR]

We went to Renn Faire a few years ago in full Pirate garb (it was Talk-like-a-pirate weekend and we LOVE pirates in this family) and stopped at Starbucks on the way. It was so funny watching the other patrons at 8am trying to figure out why Pirates were invading Starbucks...

The last 2 weekends I have gone to Starbucks Saturday AM and did a head thunk after seeing people dressed for the Ren Faire, remembering that it was open. Jealous, I guess, as my family is the total opposite as yours. PLEASE don't let the Looky Loo's keep you from getting as dressed up as much as you want! I totally envy you and your family.

 

[Princess Row]

For those of you who have already been to the HP this year.....

What characters did you see?

Which characters did you see that arnt always out and about??

Which villians were out?!

I'm trying to make autograph books and need to know the characters.

Thank you in advance!!