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

[iKristin]

This is probably a busier party as well since it's a Friday

 

[barefootmomma]

I'm curious, what do the lines look like for the character photo ops? Are those the same lines as the treat stations?

 

[Diznygrl]

Hmm, well so much for the "50" treat stations?? I looked at the picture of the map and only counted seven.

 

[iKristin]

Those are just the main spots where the hidden trails are, they don't mark all the treat stations individually

 

[Diznygrl]

Ahh, ok. Thanks, I was worried for a second there.

 

[Sherry E]

Hmm, well so much for the "50" treat stations?? I looked at the picture of the map and only counted seven.

Could you tell which areas they were located in? Did there appear to be a trail in each land, from the way it looked on the map?

 

[where's_my_prince]

running out candy ? not good

 

[Diznygrl]

Hmm, upon closer inspection I see that there are eight trails...I missed one hiding waaaay in the back of Critter Country.

So I see one in Critter Country, two in New Orleans Square (one by Rivers of America and one I think in amongst the NoS shops?), one on Big Thunder Trail, two in Fantasyland (one by Dumbo and one in PFF), one in the Fantasia Gardens area and one in the walkway between Matterhorn and Tomorrowland.

 

[SueTGGR]

Yikes! AVP just said they are running out of candy! That's bad. Really bad this early in the night. I can just see the lines forming at City Hall if they start shutting down too many candy stations.

I don't think it is that they run out of candy completely but that the runners with more candy are slow coming to the stations. I'm sure they use the same carts they have had in the past and they can only handle so much candy. I noticed they had more underneath but it goes quick and the CM are generous or at least that is what we observed when we went 2 yrs ago. I can't imagine they run out of candy that quick! There would be riots.

 

[skiingfast]

What kind of candies are people getting?

 

[dizneedoll]

I don't think it is that they run out of candy completely but that the runners with more candy are slow coming to the stations. I'm sure they use the same carts they have had in the past and they can only handle so much candy. I noticed they had more underneath but it goes quick and the CM are generous or at least that is what we observed when we went 2 yrs ago. I can't imagine they run out of candy that quick! There would be riots.

Yeah, I can't really imagine that they'd be running out of candy completely. What you say makes sense.

 

[wendypooh22]

What kind of candies are people getting?

Super good stuff! Snickers, almond joy, Reese's, suckers, rasins, apples. We ran into an empty candy trail earlier, but its smooth sailing now. But it is pretty warm and humid.

 

[mvf-m11c]

What kind of candies are people getting?

Just like the pp said DL gave out some nice stuff, twix, kit kat, skittles, m&m's snickers, musketeers, crunch, ghirardelli chocolate, apples, reeces, milky way, etc. That is not bad for a day.

I tried to count all the different treat locations around DL and I couldn't count for 50 treat stations around the park. There were some locations where they had 4 treat stations lined up in a row behind Matternhorn Mountain (by TT)

 

[Eeee-va]

Thanks so much for the updates, everyone!

If you look at the full-size picture of the map at http://twitpic.com/2tsa4u/full it may give a hint as to which rides are and aren't running. The MousePlanet Twitter indicated that Small World was not running, and it doesn't have a number on the map, nor does anything in Toontown (the latter is no surprise).

 

[Disney Dreams]

I needed a little Disney magic in my life so I ran away to the Park for a brief bit this afternoon. I got there about 5:30pm, so it was just enough time to take in the Disney "feel," but it did the trick of refreshing my spirit, which is exactly what I needed.

On my way in, party-attendees were on the tram as well. Also, on my way out, everything was party-related (as it was 7pm). I have a few things to share that I thought everyone here would be interested in.

1. Maps - As everyone was entering the Park (after 7 as I was heading out) they were handing out maps. I asked for one and was nicely given one.

The map shows trick or treat locations, live entertainment, special Halloween themed merchandise, event merchandise locations, and the route of Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade.

The side "panels" list everything (attractions, shops, etc...) that are open during the party.

The image below shows the front cover on the left and the inside panel on the right.

I have some other pictures to share, after I upload them.

- Dreams

 

[Vala]

skittles, crunch, ghirardelli chocolate, reeces

That means Vala plus room mates are covered.

I'm trying to match up the character photo ops to the spots given on the map. Anyone got an idea what the Haunted Mansion one and the one at NOS could be? I assume one of them would be Pirates. But I can't read my own handwriting anymore if the second could be Jack and Sally or something else.

 

[Disney Dreams]

I know many of you were worried about people being allowed to do things once the party started. There were several announcements stating those without party tickets needed to leave the park OR purchase tickets for the party at (some location I don't recall).

As posted previously, it was announced that those without wristbands could shop on Main Street for one hour. This is normal Park-operating-procedure. Remember, if the Park closes at midnight, you can shop on Main Street until 1am. So this is not unusual at all.

There was Halloween music playing on Main Street as I was leaving (around 7:05pm) and there were cool projections along the buildings on Main Street. They sort of "drifted" across the buildings. I took a few shots.

There was also a black cat of which my photo is more a blur than a feline. ROFL

Then, along the ground on Main Street an image floated about. There were mass people walking so it was real tough to photograph, but here you go, albeit upside down, but there it is nonetheless.

As I was exiting the Park, I looked back over my shoulder at the very festive Main Street (as I always do) to see the castle one last moment. It was changing colors - Halloween-like colors: green, purple, very cool.

- Dreams

 

[Disney Dreams]

Lastly, here's just some fun pics I took. Some are similar to photos posted by others, but slightly different so I hope someone enjoys them.

LOVE him! \/

Festive Window

Guests, dressed for the evening

Just plain "purdy":

A little artsy in my composition:

Halloween Food Porn, anyone?

And my closing shot:

Hope you enjoyed,
Dreams

 

[haley's mom]

Hoping someone posts pictures/information about the characters. Who was out? Where? Costumes?

What about the "parade"? It's really not a parade, correct?

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Just like the pp said DL gave out some nice stuff, twix, kit kat, skittles, m&m's snickers, musketeers, crunch, ghirardelli chocolate, apples, reeces, milky way, etc. That is not bad for a day.

I tried to count all the different treat locations around DL and I couldn't count for 50 treat stations around the park. There were some locations where they had 4 treat stations lined up in a row behind Matternhorn Mountain (by TT)

Wow, that is far better candy than the cheap stuff they have given out at WDW the last couple of times we went. Very little chocolate given out in Florida. However, I am sure I will be leaving most of mine behind in California with my son rather than bringing it home on the plane.