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

[LKD]

Omg! I went on the 1st and it was a blast!!!!
The lines were a bit big in the beginning but around the last hour, the lines were very short (25 min max). I didn't really get affected by lines because my Cinderella has diabetes so we were able to use the handicap line.

The lines for the characters are the ones that to me were crazy. Also the way they switch out the characters really bothered me.

I was in line to see Peter Pan and I was soo excited to finally meet him and he switched out with Jack Sparrow!
I posted earlier that I was going as Drizella and my bbf went as Anastasia.

(Oh also they close off the castle once the sun goes down )

So we were in line for the villains, (they hadn't appeared) when they did appear, when the stepsisters came out they got really excited to see and and we screamed across the line at each other! However, there was around less than 10 people in front of us when they left I seriously started crying.
Later on they were out again but when we went to get in line a castmember told us the line was closed and refused to let us in Let's just say it really ruined my night.

The PFF line is really short right before they close. My friends managed to be the last in line and were able to get pictures with all 3 princesses.

Now to go write my TR
Speaking of which, someone commented that someone here took pictures of us? (goes to dig through pages)

 

[mvf-m11c]

I just finally uploaded Halloween Screams that I have videotaped it on Friday. Here is the links on my youtube account so you all can watch it.

Halloween Screams Fireworks during MHP Oct. 1st, 2010 Part 1

Halloween Screams Fireworks during MHP Oct. 1st, 2010 Part 2

 

[mrsw94]

Speaking of which, someone commented that someone here took pictures of us? (goes to dig through pages)[/QUOTE]

On page 52, post #777. Can't wait to read your trip report!

 

[where's_my_prince]

LKD, i must say im so excited and really anxious to read your trip report and see how everything went!!!! your costumes look so amazing especially yours!

 

[dizneedoll]

LKD- I LOVE your costume! That is so cool! Last year, we saw Anastasia, Drizzila and the Stepmother out doing meet and greets and I sooo wanted a photo but didn't get the chance. Hoping this year I get a chance. Thanks for the info on the character lines, it's a bit disappointing that they swap the characters out so often but at least I know to expect it now.

 

[mommaU4]

Also the way they switch out the characters really bothered me.

So we were in line for the villains, (they hadn't appeared) when they did appear, when the stepsisters came out they got really excited to see and and we screamed across the line at each other! However, there was around less than 10 people in front of us when they left I seriously started crying.

First of all, LOVE your costumes.
Second, I am sorry you didn't get to meet the step-sisters. When my family and I went two years ago to the party in DCA, we were in line for the Evil Queen from Snow White. I was really eager to get pictures with her, and we'd waited about 25 minutes and were getting close to the end of our wait, when she was switched out for Lady Tremaine, and the stepsisters.

I was so disappointed because in our case we wanted the Evil Queen, so I feel your frustration.

We just tried to make the best of it. The stepsisters were a lot of fun, and one of my girls had on some beads and they did the scene from the movie where the mother asks one of them if those are her beads, and she said, "No, I'd never wear such hideous beads." LOL

Here are some pics from that night: (Oct. '08)

Anyway, we had no clue they could switch out the characters like that, but hopefully your night was still a fun one.

 

[LKD]

Ooo thank you!!
I'm really excited to go again on the 26th! I'm hopefully going to have a Tinkerbell group

 

[Sherry E]

So, I have a confession..... I've only half-heartedly been paying attention to the Halloween threads, part 1 and 2, because I didn't think I was going to go to DL during Halloweentime. But, it might happen after all!!

If it does, it won't be for the party, just for one day on my birthday. So naturally the first thing that comes to mind is, what are some of the best Halloween treats out this year in Disneyland only? (We'd only do one day, one park)

I know about the gingerbread beignets, and the pumpkin muffins. Do they still have the Jack Skellington cheesecake at French Market? Any cupcakes? Rice Krispy treats? What else?
I don't need pics, just ideas of where to find the yummy Halloween snacks.

Thanks in advance.

Beth - this list from MousePlanet is not complete, I don't think, and some of the goodies are available at more places than what's listed here. There are also other goodies available during the season, but these are some of the highlights:

Fall Cupcake - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Baker’s Field Bakery, Pacific Wharf Café, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House, and Whitewater Snacks

Gingerbread Beignets with Eggnog Anglaise - available at: Café Orléans

Caramel Apple Cider - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Carnation Café, Mint Julep Bar, Royal Street Veranda, Baker’s Field Bakery, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House

Halloween Mickey Mouse inspired Bat Cookie - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Stage Door Café, The Golden Horseshoe, Baker’s Field Bakery, Pacific Wharf Café, Surfside Lounge, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House, Whitewater Snacks

Demitasse Dessert Cup (Mini Caramel Apple Muffin with Pumpkin Mousse) - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Baker’s Field Bakery

Demitasse Dessert Cup (Hazelnut Tiramisu topped with Pumpkin Mousse) - available at: Carnation Café, Big Thunder Ranch, Blue Bayou, Café Orleans, Golden Vine Winery Trattoria, Storyteller’s Café

Pumpkin Muffin - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Main Street Cappo Cart, Baker’s Field Bakery, Pacific Wharf Caf, Golden State Cappo Cart, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House, Surfside Lounge, and Whitewater Snacks

Pumpkin Pie - available at: Plaza Inn

Pumpkin Spice Latte - available at: Blue Ribbon Bakery, Carnation Café, Mint Julep Bar, Royal Street Veranda, Baker’s Field Bakery, Disneyland Hotel Coffee House

Coffin Dessert / Mexican Halloween Cookies celebrating Dia de los Muertos - available at: Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Haunted Mansion Holiday Jack’s Chocolate Mud Coffin - available at: French Market

Haunted Mansion Holiday Gift with Purchase - Halloween Town Pewter Figurines (available with each single purchase of $35 or more, after tax, and any applicable discount, while supplies last) - available at: French Market, Café Orleans (beginning Sept. 26)

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Omg! I went on the 1st and it was a blast!!!!
The lines were a bit big in the beginning but around the last hour, the lines were very short (25 min max). I didn't really get affected by lines because my Cinderella has diabetes so we were able to use the handicap line.


(Oh also they close off the castle once the sun goes down )

How were you able to use the handicap line for having diabetes? Just curious, because my daughter has Type 1 diabetes.

Also, they close the castle to get ready for the fireworks show.

 

[mommaU4]

Thanks Sherry! On the ball as usual.

 

[Sherry E]

Thanks Sherry! On the ball as usual.

You're welcome. I have to make use of what few brain cells & little memory I have left before I enter my golden years - might as well pull up random info and pass it around on the DIS!!

 

[LKD]

She told them that when she runs around her blood sugar goes down, and since most rides have a sitting area in the handicap section if she could have one. Also it's so she could sit down during the fireworks/parades.

She never tells us when she's low :/ We've had her almost collapse on us once at the fair so we don't take chances anymore

 

[KBelle5]

Hey LKD, did you make your costume or buy it from somewhere? I'm also curious about the Belle dress in your pictures...because if you made that, I'm jealous! My Peter Pan group for this year has already decided to do BatB next year (I'm Belle, of course!) and if you bought it, I want to know where you got it, because it is just gorgeous! I'd love to make a Belle dress, but I'll probably end up buying one since my Wendy dress is taking forever, and it's a pretty easy pattern, but the ones from Halloween stores are just horrible.

Also, for anyone in general, about how long were the characters out? The usual(ish) half an hour? Obviously, we're going to want to get Peter, Wendy and Hook, so I'm trying to plan how best to do it.

Thanks!

 

[tdashgirl]

LKD, your costumes look better than the DLR CMs!!! Nice!

So I'm here ... at the HOJO Weather is icky (keep in mind I'm spoiled Cali girl). There are still kids running around the pool as I type this, even though this is so NOT pool weather Looks like the rain has stopped for now, but it's very grey and wet out there. We're planning on venturing out to the parks in a bit, and see how much of this weather we can take

Please send that this rain clears up for the MHP tomorrow!!!

 

[mvf-m11c]

Here are more Halloween food from DL.

Halloween Mickey Pumpkin Dessert

Halloween Mickey Muffin

Halloween Mickey Bat Cookie

Candy Corn Cookie

Mickey Pumpkin Apple

Ghost Tigger Tail

Halloween Cupcakes

 

[dizneedoll]

So I'm here ... at the HOJO QUOTE]

Yay! I love the HOJO. Aren't the beds awesome? I pulled the bedding off of one the first time I stayed there to see what brand it was. I think it's a Beauty Simmons something or other. When I got home I looked it up and they were around $1200. So yeah, I didn't get one.

I'm down in SD and it's been a drizzly day all day today. Don't know tomorrows forecast but here's that it will be nice for the party tomorrow night.

 

[Sherry E]

Bret - thank you so much for posting those photos of the food!! Now I am craving sweets. Earlier I was craving pizza or pasta (because it's nice and chilly outside now - YAY!!!) - and I wanted something hearty and yummy, but now I am craving cookies and cupcakes!!

 

[RweTHEREyet]

I just finally uploaded Halloween Screams that I have videotaped it on Friday. Here is the links on my youtube account so you all can watch it.

Halloween Screams Fireworks during MHP Oct. 1st, 2010 Part 1

Halloween Screams Fireworks during MHP Oct. 1st, 2010 Part 2

Thanks for the video. I loved it.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Bret - thank you so much for posting those photos of the food!! Now I am craving sweets. Earlier I was craving pizza or pasta (because it's nice and chilly outside now - YAY!!!) - and I wanted something hearty and yummy, but now I am craving cookies and cupcakes!!

You are welcome Sherry, I had the Halloween Mickey Bat Cookie yesterday morning and it was nice.

Thanks for the video. I loved it.

I'm glad that you like the video. I waited almost 2-3 hours to get the best spot. Especially the CM's didn't let anyone in the viewing area until the 8:15 MCPC past by. It was a pain to wait that long during the regular hours and during the first few hours of MHP. When the parade was over almost everyone went to the viewing area in front of SBC.

I also uploaded Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade on my youtube account so you guys can watch it.

 

[canadadisney]

I am on way to the city to catch the plane to the Happiest Place On Earth! I am so excited for the party tomorrow. I don't even care if it pours! Nothing will ruin the day!