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

[srauchbauer]

two weeks for a cold front let's hope mother nature is on my side for a change.

 

[rmass82]

I can't believe we are going in 2 sleeps! We won't be at Disney until Oct 4th but we will be in the same state at least!
I have a quick question...For the Halloween party can you have your costume on before 6pm? (we are going on a Tuesday) or do you have to wait until the party actually starts to put it on? Are adults that are not in costume allowed to trick or treat?
We are not even buying a costume until we arrive because there is not much selection in the city I live in. Anyone know of any good places near Buena Park? We are staying 3 nights there before we are in our rental house in Anaheim. We also plan on visiting Cerritos Mall(??) Does Target have ok costumes?
Thanks so much!!

 

[Sherry E]

Hmmm...well, I've been on the fence for a long while as to what my Halloween time plans would be. I've been silently going back and forth about dates, should I get a hotel or not get a hotel, should I go for one day or more than that, should I go on a weekday or weekend, should I go to the MHP or skip the MHP, should I scrap Halloween Time this year and just put all my efforts into a holiday DLR trip, etc. I was starting to lean towards maybe skipping Halloween Time this year and just going next year (when hopefully DCA will be decorated too!). There were too many obstacles in my way that prevented me from being able to make a concrete plan and it was starting to frustrate me.

My friend (and usual DLR companion) has now said she wants to go to the MHP. Mind you, she doesn't seem to want to go and spend a whole day in DLR (too bad, because she loves Soarin', TSMM and Monsters Inc.), but she said she would meet me for early breakfast at Goofy's and then leave (she lives 5 minutes from DLR), and then come back later to meet me for the MHP at 4 p.m. I guess that would be fine because I could spend that alone time taking photos.

There are still pros and cons to going to the MHP. I'm still not even convinced that I want to do DLR-Halloween Time 100%, when I think I could probably skip it until next year. Honestly, it's the transportation issue that's the biggest hurdle for me - getting to and from Anaheim at the precise hours I want to go, without spending a small fortune, is tough. I am more prepared to do it for Christmas at DLR but nor certain about Halloween Time.

But IF we/I go, it would either be on 10/8 or 10/22.

So who else is there on 10/8 or 10/22 - just in case I end up at DLR and/or the MHP and want to say hello to some DIS'ers?

 

[srauchbauer]

I can't believe we are going in 2 sleeps! We won't be at Disney until Oct 4th but we will be in the same state at least!
I have a quick question...For the Halloween party can you have your costume on before 6pm? (we are going on a Tuesday) or do you have to wait until the party actually starts to put it on? Are adults that are not in costume allowed to trick or treat?
We are not even buying a costume until we arrive because there is not much selection in the city I live in. Anyone know of any good places near Buena Park? We are staying 3 nights there before we are in our rental house in Anaheim. We also plan on visiting Cerritos Mall(??) Does Target have ok costumes?
Thanks so much!!

When I talked to a CM about wearing a custome if you have a ticket for the Halloween party then you can come in custome anytime after 3:00 on Tuesday.

Yes if you choose not to wear a custome you can still Trick or Treat, didn't wear on last year and got as much candy as the kids.

Can't help with the Customes except the Target here in Minnesota have a pretty good selection.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

But IF we/I go, it would either be on 10/8 or 10/22.

So who else is there on 10/8 or 10/22 - just in case I end up at DLR and/or the MHP and want to say hello to some DIS'ers?

We're there for the 10/8 MHP!!

 

[tdashgirl]

Sherry, I might be there on 10/8, but not buying tix to the party at DL. Haven't decided if we're gonna extend our stay by one night or not.

Bring this guy out again ...

... because only 3 more days until the first MHP at DL! I can't wait to hear reports

 

[srauchbauer]

Hmmm...well, I've been on the fence for a long
But IF we/I go, it would either be on 10/8 or 10/22.

So who else is there on 10/8 or 10/22 - just in case I end up at DLR and/or the MHP and want to say hello to some DIS'ers?

We will be there the 22 put but not at the Halloween Party.

 

[stitch4336]

We're there on 10/22 - would love to meet you in person Sherry!
We'll most likely be dressed as Malificent and the White Rabbit. Yeah, I know two totally random characters hanging out together! But those are the costumes we already had, so

 

[Sherry E]

Oh good! I'm glad to know that other DIS'ers are there on the 8th and the 22nd!! I was thinking that it seemed like most of the folks hitting the party were going on 10/1 or 10/31, or on Tuesdays - I didn't recall reading about a lot of 10/8 or 10/22 party goers.

Well, I was surprised that my friend expressed interest in going to the MHP. She said she got some sort of discount coupon thingy from her job? She seemed to be in kind of an anti-DLR mood last year. I still think she is not fully on board the DLR train this year, but I think the idea of the MHP being in DL intrigues her - and also, if I recall, the last time we did the party (in 2008), she used all the accumulated candy as her Halloween night candy to hand out to kids!!

Okay, so I will jot down who is going to be there on the 8th and the 22nd, and hopefully, if I end up going, I can meet some of you wonderful folks!!


And Tdash - we should always bring back - but just because he is creepy! Easter? Bring back good ol' for some Hippity Hop Cottontail Boogie!! Thanksgiving? Hey, why not do a little Turkey Boogie ? St. Patrick's Day? Even likes to do a little Irish Jig Leprechaun Boogie now and again!! And what would Christmas be without to do some Yuletide Boogie?

I agree - I can't wait to start hearing reports and seeing photos from the MHP too! That may seal my decision 100% for me if it looks exceptionally cool!!

 

[iKristin]

I'll be at the MHP on the 22nd!! Come that day lol

 

[giggygirl]

For the Halloween party can you have your costume on before 6pm? (we are going on a Tuesday) or do you have to wait until the party actually starts to put it on?

I printed my party tickets and in the "fine print" it says "Guests of all ages may only 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."

So.... I think that means adults can wear costumes from 3pm. Doesn't it? LOL!! Or does it mean only during the party from 6? LOL!!

 

[Sherry E]

I'll be at the MHP on the 22nd!! Come that day lol

Oh! Kristin, how did I forget your date? You've been counting down and even showed us your agenda and yet I totally blanked out on your MHP dates!

Actually, in reality, as much as I would like to hurry and get there for the 8th, I have a feeling that the 22nd is the more realistic option. I didn't want to go at that time again this year - last year on 10/24, it was so crowded - but I will do it if that's the way it seems like it will work best!! I had wanted to do a September trip instead this year, but all things seem to be pointing to October.

 

[srauchbauer]

I have started to firm up our plans for our upcoming DLR trip.
1) how long is the Alladin Show (trying to figure out what show to attend so we can still get seats for the parade)?
2) we have perferred seating for Alladin do we still need to get in line super early to get a good seat - and if yes how early?
3) still trying to decide if we want to do the WOC picnic or dinner? I no there are no seats and if I understand this correctly with the picnic you have an area but you still need to get in line about 30 minutes prior to the show. If you do the dinner package do you still need to get in line 30 minutes prior to the show?

Thanks all

 

[stitch4336]

I have started to firm up our plans for our upcoming DLR trip.
1) how long is the Alladin Show (trying to figure out what show to attend so we can still get seats for the parade)?
2) we have perferred seating for Alladin do we still need to get in line super early to get a good seat - and if yes how early?
3) still trying to decide if we want to do the WOC picnic or dinner? I no there are no seats and if I understand this correctly with the picnic you have an area but you still need to get in line about 30 minutes prior to the show. If you do the dinner package do you still need to get in line 30 minutes prior to the show?

Thanks all

We did the WOC dinner package in June - and are planning on doing the picnic in October. Basically no matter WHAT package you do, you will be waiting. With the picnic package you get a FP for one of the areas - exactly the same FPs you get if you stand in the line in the morning. Basically buying the picnic avoids standing in that FP line early in the morning and you get a meal out of it

The sit down dining package gets you a FP ticket to the center standing area. Based on our one experience, there was more elbow room in this section and we didn't feel as packed in as some of the other sections looked. But that could just be my preception.

No matter what you do, if you want to get the best spot possible for your section, you'll need to be there early and wait. Our show was at 9p (or 9:30, can't remember for sure!) and we lined up at 7p right after dinner. We waited there until 7:30 and then they let us move in mass to the assigned standing areas. You stake your claim on your spot and wait We took a deck of cards and ipods and passed the time with those and chatting with the people around us. It went by pretty fast, but we pretty much had to commit an entire evening to the show. That was fine for us becasue we really wanted to see it

 

[srauchbauer]

We did the WOC dinner package in June - and are planning on doing the picnic in October. Basically no matter WHAT package you do, you will be waiting. With the picnic package you get a FP for one of the areas - exactly the same FPs you get if you stand in the line in the morning. Basically buying the picnic avoids standing in that FP line early in the morning and you get a meal out of it

The sit down dining package gets you a FP ticket to the center standing area. Based on our one experience, there was more elbow room in this section and we didn't feel as packed in as some of the other sections looked. But that could just be my preception.

No matter what you do, if you want to get the best spot possible for your section, you'll need to be there early and wait. Our show was at 9p (or 9:30, can't remember for sure!) and we lined up at 7p right after dinner. We waited there until 7:30 and then they let us move in mass to the assigned standing areas. You stake your claim on your spot and wait We took a deck of cards and ipods and passed the time with those and chatting with the people around us. It went by pretty fast, but we pretty much had to commit an entire evening to the show. That was fine for us becasue we really wanted to see it

thank you so much

 

[tlovesdis]

I am so excited! My cousin is treating me to a quick weekend trip to DL! We know it's gonna be crowded, but we don't care! A crowded day in DL is better than any day not in DL! It's going to be a blast! I love going at Halloweentime!

We will be staying at the Hyatt Regency for the first time (all of the places we like to stay are booked solid). We got WOC dinner reservations at Ariels too!

I can't wait!!!

 

[ardanxela]

Hi. I have a question about the Halloween Party. I've never done it before but thought it would be fun to take my 14 year old daughter and her friend on the 31st. Unfortunately, we would have to leave no later than 10:00 p.m. because the girls have school in the morning and DL is about a 45 minute drive for me. Do you think it would be worth it to go for just the 6 hours total with 3 of those the party hours? I've been to DL many times and the girls just wanted to be able to ride their favorites and do something different for trick or treating. Any input would be most helpful. Thanks.

 

[farmgirljen]

I think the party on the 31st is sold out already...

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Hmmm...well, I've been on the fence for a long while as to what my Halloween time plans would be. I've been silently going back and forth about dates, should I get a hotel or not get a hotel, should I go for one day or more than that, should I go on a weekday or weekend, should I go to the MHP or skip the MHP, should I scrap Halloween Time this year and just put all my efforts into a holiday DLR trip, etc. I was starting to lean towards maybe skipping Halloween Time this year and just going next year (when hopefully DCA will be decorated too!). There were too many obstacles in my way that prevented me from being able to make a concrete plan and it was starting to frustrate me.

My friend (and usual DLR companion) has now said she wants to go to the MHP. Mind you, she doesn't seem to want to go and spend a whole day in DLR (too bad, because she loves Soarin', TSMM and Monsters Inc.), but she said she would meet me for early breakfast at Goofy's and then leave (she lives 5 minutes from DLR), and then come back later to meet me for the MHP at 4 p.m. I guess that would be fine because I could spend that alone time taking photos.

There are still pros and cons to going to the MHP. I'm still not even convinced that I want to do DLR-Halloween Time 100%, when I think I could probably skip it until next year. Honestly, it's the transportation issue that's the biggest hurdle for me - getting to and from Anaheim at the precise hours I want to go, without spending a small fortune, is tough. I am more prepared to do it for Christmas at DLR but nor certain about Halloween Time.

But IF we/I go, it would either be on 10/8 or 10/22.

So who else is there on 10/8 or 10/22 - just in case I end up at DLR and/or the MHP and want to say hello to some DIS'ers?

We are there the whole week, checking in at the Villas on 10/17 and checking out on 10/22. We may spend the day in the Parks once we check out on 10/22 as we will be heading over to Rancho Santa Margarita at some point, not sure what time, but probably later since my son will be at work, and have no need to head over there until later in the day. He may even pick us up, which would mean we would be there possibly until early evening. But if you end up going on 10/22, I would love to meet you, if nothing else but to say hello and to say I know you other than just in cyberspace.

 

[ardanxela]

I think the party on the 31st is sold out already...

Not for Disneyland it's not. Just WDW.