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

[MandyR]

Hi!
I am new to the boards and was trying to find information to specific questions but I think I am going to be in trouble with the amount of time I am spending reading through the threads!
We are going to the Halloween Party next Friday. When I called customer service a few months ago the agent told me all the rides except for the Toon Town Rides would remain open during the party hours (4-12 for Friday). Does this hold true? They weren't quite sure of the details when I called and it made me a bit nervous.

Thanks!

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Welcome to the DIS, MandyR. You are right, these boards are addictive, but you will learn a lot.

I will leave the answers to your questions to the Pros, here, I am fairly new to DL and don't feel qualified to give out information.

Have fun.

 

[amamax2]

Hi!
I am new to the boards and was trying to find information to specific questions but I think I am going to be in trouble with the amount of time I am spending readthing through the threads!
We are going to the Halloween Party next Friday. When I called customer service a few months ago the agent told me all the rides except for the Toon Town Rides would remain open during the party hours (4-12 for Friday). Does this hold true? They weren't quite sure of the details when I called and it made me a bit nervous.

Thanks!

Here is a list someone on another site put together and the link to a very detailed, informative review: colddeadfish.net/dlr/mhp100110.html

Main Street, U.S.A.

Disneyland Railroad
Blue Ribbon Bakery
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Plaza Inn
Refreshment Corner



New Orleans Square

Disneyland Railroad
Haunted Mansion Holiday
Pirates of the Caribbean
Royal Street Veranda



Frontierland

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Ranch
The Golden Horseshoe Restaurant
Stage Door Cafe


Critter Country

Splash Mountain
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh



Adventureland

Indiana Jones Adventure
Jungle Cruise
Tarzan's Treehouse (it's not listed on the map, but it was open on the night of October 1, 2010)
Bengal Barbeque



Mickey's Toontown

The entire land is closed.



Fantasyland

Alice in Wonderland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
King Arthur Carrousel
Mad Tea Party
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Peter Pan's Flight
Pinocchio's Daring Journey
Snow White's Scary Adventures

Tomorrowland

Astro Orbitor
Autopia
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Disneyland Railroad
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Captain EO
Space Mountain: Ghost Galaxy
Tomorrowland Terrace

 

[MandyR]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so much!
I am hoping that the lines for the rides aren't out of control. While I would love to stop at every treat station and see the characters, I know DD will want to be riding the Dumbo and Carousel rides over and over again.

I am surprised It's a Small World isn't opened during that time.

 

[mommaU4]

Im done, we leave TOMORROW.

How exciting! Have fun!!

By the way, there are Minnie "witch ears" that are sold in the parks, though I don't think anyone has posted a photo yet.

Are the witch ears the ones with a purple witches hat with a large orange bow, then the Minnie ears on the sides?
Like this:

If so, those are the same ones they had two years ago. I was hoping for something new.

 

[amamax2]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so much!
I am hoping that the lines for the rides aren't out of control. While I would love to stop at every treat station and see the characters, I know DD will want to be riding the Dumbo and Carousel rides over and over again.

I am surprised It's a Small World isn't opened during that time.

I know, I was surprised at some of the things that were closed, too. There are some projections on IASW even though it isn't open.

While it is hard to know for any particular night, from what I have read about the first Halloween party night, the ride lines haven't been too bad, it is more the lines for the characters and treats, but timing is everything, too, lol. Have a great time and report back if you can after you go.

 

[mommaU4]

Does anyone know if they are selling these in DCA again this year?

My daughter loves their sourdough bread and I was hoping to buy a jack-o-lantern one for her.
I didn't see it on the Halloween treat list, but I might have missed it.

 

[where's_my_prince]

what would be the best time to get in line for character photos?

 

[amamax2]

Does anyone know if they are selling these in DCA again this year?

/QUOTE]

Oh my gosh - that is awesome!!! I don't remember seeing one when we were there the end of Sept. And we did get sourdough, but towards the end of the day, so maybe they had them but were sold out?

Hopefully someone there now or going soon can check and see.

 

[where's_my_prince]

new disney parks blog on the halloween treats!!
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/10/trick-or-treat-disney-style/

 

[Funball]

Hi!
I am new to the boards and was trying to find information to specific questions but I think I am going to be in trouble with the amount of time I am spending reading through the threads!
We are going to the Halloween Party next Friday. When I called customer service a few months ago the agent told me all the rides except for the Toon Town Rides would remain open during the party hours (4-12 for Friday). Does this hold true? They weren't quite sure of the details when I called and it made me a bit nervous.

Thanks!

OHH A NEWBIE!!!!

welcome!!!!!!

 

[marciemouse]

Hey there! We don't tpically "do" Halloween around our house, but I'm thinking going to the party tomorrow night might help me get a the Disney fix I'm craving! But here's my question: will my three year old daughter be scared? We adopted her last year from abroad, so she hasn't really been exposed to people in costume, any scary movies or villains, etc. We'd mostly be going for the rides and treats, not the characters. She's been to DL twice and loved it, but I'm concerned about the fright factor. Any advice? I've got to make a decision here soon, so TIA!

 

[JH87]

new disney parks blog on the halloween treats!!
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/10/trick-or-treat-disney-style/

yum!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Does anyone know if they are selling these in DCA again this year?

My daughter loves their sourdough bread and I was hoping to buy a jack-o-lantern one for her.
I didn't see it on the Halloween treat list, but I might have missed it.

I'm pretty sure I saw them, can't remember 100% though as I didn't get a photo.

 

[mommaU4]

Hey there! We don't tpically "do" Halloween around our house, but I'm thinking going to the party tomorrow night might help me get a the Disney fix I'm craving! But here's my question: will my three year old daughter be scared? We adopted her last year from abroad, so she hasn't really been exposed to people in costume, any scary movies or villains, etc. We'd mostly be going for the rides and treats, not the characters. She's been to DL twice and loved it, but I'm concerned about the fright factor. Any advice? I've got to make a decision here soon, so TIA!

I'd say go for it. I don't think anything there is really scary. Kids pick up on your cues, so if you are having fun and acting excited, she hopefully will be too. Focus on the fun things like the candy, and the neat pumpkins, maybe steer clear of the "scarier" characters like Jack and Capt Hook, and stick with more kid friendly ones. Don't keep asking her, "Are you scared? It's ok, don't be scared" like I've seen some parents do at other places with their kids. That will give her a reason to think, "Hmmm, maybe I should be scared!"

And finally, although time is short, what I would do is go over some of the pictures on here and the other Halloween thread (part 1) with her. Show her how people dress up but underneath they are still themselves. Do you have a mask or can you go get a cheap one? (nothing too scary) Put it on and then show her how underneath it's still you. Let her play with it in the mirror. Maybe even take her to a party store or Target, steering clear of the really scary areas, but let her look at all the costumes and the other kids looking for costumes who aren't scared.

We adore Halloween and do it up big each year so my kids have been exposed to it from early on. But I think she will be fine.

Oh, and if you do go to Target, they sell the Happy Haunting - Party at Disneyland sing along. To this day my kids LOVE that and they are much older now. But it shows the kids searching for costumes, dressing up, putting on witch make-up, decorating for a Halloween party. It's only $9.99.
This is what it looks like: http://www.ultimatedisney.com/singalongsongs-happyhaunting.html
Good luck!

 

[mommaU4]

I'm pretty sure I saw them, can't remember 100% though as I didn't get a photo.

Thanks! I sure hope so. Either way, I'll get some bread, but I just think it tastes better when it's shaped like a jack-o-lantern.

 

[mrsw94]

Thanks! I sure hope so. Either way, I'll get some bread, but I just think it tastes better when it's shaped like a jack-o-lantern.

We'll have to look for the jack-o-lantern ones! My daughter already asked if we could get Mickey bread like we did last time!

 

[marciemouse]

I'd say go for it. I don't think anything there is really scary. Kids pick up on your cues, so if you are having fun and acting excited, she hopefully will be too. Focus on the fun things like the candy, and the neat pumpkins, maybe steer clear of the "scarier" characters like Jack and Capt Hook, and stick with more kid friendly ones. Don't keep asking her, "Are you scared? It's ok, don't be scared" like I've seen some parents do at other places with their kids. That will give her a reason to think, "Hmmm, maybe I should be scared!"

And finally, although time is short, what I would do is go over some of the pictures on here and the other Halloween thread (part 1) with her. Show her how people dress up but underneath they are still themselves. Do you have a mask or can you go get a cheap one? (nothing too scary) Put it on and then show her how underneath it's still you. Let her play with it in the mirror. Maybe even take her to a party store or Target, steering clear of the really scary areas, but let her look at all the costumes and the other kids looking for costumes who aren't scared.

We adore Halloween and do it up big each year so my kids have been exposed to it from early on. But I think she will be fine.

Oh, and if you do go to Target, they sell the Happy Haunting - Party at Disneyland sing along. To this day my kids LOVE that and they are much older now. But it shows the kids searching for costumes, dressing up, putting on witch make-up, decorating for a Halloween party. It's only $9.99.
This is what it looks like: http://www.ultimatedisney.com/singalongsongs-happyhaunting.html
Good luck!

Thanks for the tips! We'll see what hubby says!

 

[magicbri]

Can someone tell me whether or not the Mickey Ghost popcorn buckets are available throughout the season or are they exclusive to the party nights?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[amamax2]

Can someone tell me whether or not the Mickey Ghost popcorn buckets are available throughout the season or are they exclusive to the party nights?

Thanks,
Brian

Brian,

If/when they have them, they are available throughout the season, not just at the party. There was some problems with the buckets themselves initially, so DL had to pull them and wait for a new order. They do have them again, but they go fast!!! Some reports are that they are running out of them, but that a new shipment is due around the 14th, but not sure if that it the case or not.