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

[disneychrista]

The only thing I can't figure out is whether the party will begin on Friday, September 28th or Friday, October 5th.

Here's hoping for September 28th

 

[sweethannah]

Here's hoping for September 28th

lol, me too! Else with my dates we'd miss the party

 

[ams1201]

Are the prices for the party the same for kids and adults? What is the price?

 

[skiingfast]

Are the prices for the party the same for kids and adults? What is the price?

There is one price for ages 3 and up.

Prices vary. Tuesday has been cheaper than Friday, and advance purchases sometimes cheaper than day of prices. AP prices started at $44. Regular guests at $49 to $64.

This year dates may change, and prices are likely to be higher.

 

[KittyKat1978]

Michelle -

Last year (as, I think, nicolispicoli mentioned) the Mickey's Halloween Party dates were released in May, like mid-to-late May.

What happened was that the dates just suddenly and quietly appeared on the Annual Pass section of the Disneyland website, in regards to the early purchase option. One of our helpful DIS'ers - smile4stamps - was the first one to spot the dates and post about it.

The party dates did not go up on the main Halloween Time section of the DLR website for quite a while, however.

If I recall - and someone correct me if I'm wrong - I think that the AP holders got e-mail alerts from Disney about the party dates well after they appeared on the website. It was not right away.

So the best thing to do is to keep an eye on the AP section of the site, and if you don't have an AP, have someone else check for you.

The AP holders, Disney Visa Card holders and DVC owners will all have the chance to pre-purchase the party tickets before they go on sale to the general public (which will probably be in July), at a discounted price.

The party dates will probably stay the same - all Tuesdays and Fridays in October, with maybe a Monday party in place of one of the Tuesdays. Halloween will be on Wednesday.

The only thing I can't figure out is whether the party will begin on Friday, September 28th or Friday, October 5th. I think it will depend on the actual season dates, and when Halloween Time starts - which will be either 9/14, 9/17 or 9/21.

The first night of the party - whichever date that may be - will sell out as far as the discounted tickets are concerned. However, if there is a date you have in mind and you can't go on any other night, even if the discounted, pre-order tickets sell out, you will probably still be able to buy 'same day' or 'day of event' tickets on that date at the ticket booths.

Last year, fellow DIS'er funatdisney (Liza) and I were planning to attend the first night of the party but by the time we were ready to get our tickets, they were sold out. We could have still gone on that night and gotten the tickets at the ticket booths, but we didn't want to pay the full, non-discounted price so we chose the next party night instead.

Thanks Sherry E. I do have an annual pass, but wil be in DL May 20-26th. So I am hoping that I won't miss out. I will also be in DL Sept 30-Oct 6th and am thinking of the Oct 5th date since the park closes so early for regular guests on that night and it's my last night in DL.

 

[Sally_fan]

Here is Kyle and I on our Wedding Day in Front of the Castle....Best Disney Day EVER!

This is a great picture! You guys look awesome corpsebride! I have a question for you....is the castle lit up like that all night during the party? I love it!! we have done 2 parties in the past but back when it was in DCA. Seeing your pic has made me more excited than ever for our upcoming trip!!!!!

 

[mt mommy]

When do you think the official overlay will be up? I'm trying to plan our trip for September, I'd love to be there when it's up!

 

[I'm mikey]

When do you think the official overlay will be up? I'm trying to plan our trip for September, I'd love to be there when it's up!

last year the halloween season started on friday Sept. 16 and ended Oct. 31.
This Year the halloween season will "most likely" start on friday sept. 21 or 28. or maybe as early as friday sept. 14

its hard to say when mickeys halloween partys will start becouse that schedule has not yet been released by disneyland,
but we should start seeing some sort of halloween info in the next 4 to 6 weeks

 

[disneychrista]

last year the halloween season started on friday Sept. 16 and ended Oct. 31.
This Year the halloween season will "most likely" start on friday sept. 21 or 28. or maybe as early as friday sept. 14

I'd expect it to be Friday 9/14, and then the party's starting 9/28, just based on what happened last year. But of course until released by Disney, it is all speculation.

 

[I'm mikey]

I'd expect it to be Friday 9/14, and then the party's starting 9/28, just based on what happened last year. But of course until released by Disney, it is all speculation.

I think the halloween party's may very well start on 9/28 considering how popular they have become. you know.. the more i think about it...you just might be right about 9/14, if you take into account how popular the halloween season has become.

Yep, its all speculation at this point....but is'nt it fun to speculate...

 

[disneychrista]

but is'nt it fun to speculate...

These boards would be pretty boring without speculation

 

[deejdigsdis]

This is a great picture! You guys look awesome corpsebride! I have a question for you....is the castle lit up like that all night during the party? I love it!! we have done 2 parties in the past but back when it was in DCA. Seeing your pic has made me more excited than ever for our upcoming trip!!!!!

The castle looks awesome during the parties! Here are a few pics from a 2010 party. (Notice the snow caps are already in place for the holiday season!)

On the front of the castle they also have skeleton projections that go up and down. It seems like those spiders crawl around, too. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

There are also Halloweeny projections spinning in random places along the walkways.

 

[Corpsebride]

This is a great picture! You guys look awesome corpsebride! I have a question for you....is the castle lit up like that all night during the party? I love it!! we have done 2 parties in the past but back when it was in DCA. Seeing your pic has made me more excited than ever for our upcoming trip!!!!!

Thank you! Yup, the castle was lit up , from what I remember, it changes colors, Ill look in my wedding pics and see if I can find more. You are going to have a great time. Halloween time at Disneyland is such a blast. Having gone to both Disneyland and DCA Halloween I think at Disneyland is even better.

 

[Corpsebride]

The castle looks awesome during the parties! Here are a few pics from a 2010 party. (Notice the snow caps are already in place for the holiday season!)

There are also Halloweeny projections spinning in random places along the walkways.

LOL!!! I think you just made me lose my mind!!These pictures are great!!! Love it!

 

[deejdigsdis]

LOL!!! I think you just made me lose my mind!!These pictures are great!!! Love it!

We posted at the same time!

 

[Sally_fan]

The castle looks awesome during the parties! Here are a few pics from a 2010 party. (Notice the snow caps are already in place for the holiday season!)

On the front of the castle they also have skeleton projections that go up and down. It seems like those spiders crawl around, too. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

There are also Halloweeny projections spinning in random places along the walkways.

Oh thank you so much for posting these pictures! They are wonderful! I love how the castle looks. It brings back memories of the Halloween Screams fireworks. we were able to see Halloween Screams in 2009 & it was by far my favourite fireworks show at the DLR. I am sooooo excited!!

 

[mt mommy]

So, when the party happens, DLR only allows those with a party ticket to enter the resort, correct? What time does the party usually start?

 

[I'm mikey]

So, when the party happens, DLR only allows those with a party ticket to enter the resort, correct? What time does the party usually start?

Mickeys halloween party's require a seperate admission ticket. the park is closed and guest that do not have a party ticket are asked to leave.

last years party hours where

Tuesday Nights — 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (could enter park at 3:00pm)
Friday and Halloween night — 7:00 pm to 12:00 am (could enter park at 4:00pm)

 

[I'm mikey]

Bumping from page 3 and a few pics too.

 

[sonjaandsue]

I wanted to add a photo too (I hope the size turns out!):