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

[where's_my_prince]

Lay on it? lol Just lay it on the bed and lay on it for a while That's the only idea I have OH!! OH!! What about putting it under your mattress and sleeping on it for a night??

i shall do that tonight!

 

[KBelle5]

I use weather.com because they post weather for Disneyland itself

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA1306

I just happened to click on that site to check the weather, and decided to go with it because I thought it was destiny that the little box said check weather, eg Disney World. Unfortunately, it says 30% chance rain on Tuesday. It can't rain, because I don't know how my costume would hold up! I don't really want to go around all night saying that the mermaids finally managed to pull Wendy in the lagoon.

 

[dizneedoll]

I'm hoping for your sake, and others too, that it doesn't rain during the party. On accuweather.com for Tuesday the 19th it's saying bright and sunny with zero chance of rain, a high of 80 and an overnight low of 52.
I don't know what other weather sites are being used, there are so many, but accuweather has always been accurate with our weather here in Las Vegas so hopefully it's spot on for there too.

Thanks! I think I'll go with Accuweather since weather.com is almost always wrong anyways. Earlier today, it said the current temp for where I was 57 and it was more like 79 or 80 so yeah, they kind of suck.

Hey, I'd rather some rain and cooler temps than super sunny and 115 degrees!

omg...yeah that week for you was bad. If it came down to it, than I would rather have wetter weather then blistering heat too.

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I'm not going to stress over it. It will be what it will be and we'll go and have a good time anyways even if I have to bundle up in regular clothes Tuesday so long as I get my candy it will all be good.

 

[tdashgirl]

Rain at the MHP - OK, we were at the 10/5 party. It was pouring when we got there. Not fun, IMO. Luckily it cleared up within an hour or so and the rest of the night was salvaged, got to enjoy most of the night without rain. But - because of the rain, they moved all the candy stations around, bunched them together under covers, and thus the stations were all super crowded and not very visible (no big Mickey ghosts) It was still fabulous and lots of fun - and I really appreciated being able to grab a spot for the fireworks and the parade about 5 minutes in advance!!!! But we were in DL on Friday before close so got to see a bit of the non-rain party in action -- much nicer! So I will send no-rain vibes to you all!!! It is so unusual to get this much rain in October.

 

[canadadisney]

We were there Tuesday as well for the rain and I thought it was the best thing that could of happened! We got so much done. Strapped on our ponchos and headed out like troopers. We never had to wait in line. We did Splash Mountain 3 times without having to get out of the log. Come Thursday and Friday- total opposite, 60-90 min lines on headliners!

I will start my trip report tomorrow- just got home tonight. It was amazing!

 

[tdashgirl]

We were there Tuesday as well for the rain and I thought it was the best thing that could of happened! We got so much done. Strapped on our ponchos and headed out like troopers. We never had to wait in line. We did Splash Mountain 3 times without having to get out of the log. Come Thursday and Friday- total opposite, 60-90 min lines on headliners!

I will start my trip report tomorrow- just got home tonight. It was amazing!

Admittedly I have a different perspective where my family has been on all the rides multiple times, and short lines for rides is not my #1 priority. I totally understand that it's some people's though I was looking more for the fun unique Halloween atmosphere at DL, and it was hard to enjoy in the pouring rain.

 

[Shimmer]

Can someone who has been to MHP post the schedule pretty please? What time is the Cavalcade and the fireworks?

Does anyone have a good game plan or strategy? Rides won't be as much of a priority for us as we are in the park for several days before the party. My kids (10, 5, and 3) will want candy and to see characters.

Advice? Ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

FYI....there will be a full moon on Friday, Oct. 22nd! Perfect for our night at the Halloween party!

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Thanks! I think I'll go with Accuweather since weather.com is almost always wrong anyways. Earlier today, it said the current temp for where I was 57 and it was more like 79 or 80 so yeah, they kind of suck.



omg...yeah that week for you was bad. If it came down to it, than I would rather have wetter weather then blistering heat too.

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I'm not going to stress over it. It will be what it will be and we'll go and have a good time anyways even if I have to bundle up in regular clothes Tuesday so long as I get my candy it will all be good.

Whew, glad to hear that. I use Accuweather, too, and that is what I have been using to do my packing. When I saw rain, I started to panic a little, but I am now going to put all my faith in Accuweather that is NOT calling for any rain at all right now.

 

[srauchbauer]

My check list is getting smaller and smaller (hurray that means we are getting closer and closer). Mail has been put on hold, tickets have been photocopied (just in case I loose them). Kids suitcase is packed now I have to go clean the fish tank so Grandma only has to feed our Beta.

Funny side note: kids are upstairs playing that they are Disney.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Can someone who has been to MHP post the schedule pretty please? What time is the Cavalcade and the fireworks?

Does anyone have a good game plan or strategy? Rides won't be as much of a priority for us as we are in the park for several days before the party. My kids (10, 5, and 3) will want candy and to see characters.

Advice? Ideas?

Thanks!

Cavalcade runs at 8:15 & 10:15 on Tuesdays and 8:15 & 10:30 on Fridays and Halloween. HS starts at 9:30 on all of the party nights.

A good strategy #1 is when you enter the park at 3pm or 4pm before the party starts at 6pm or 7pm, don't go on any of the rides since you will have to in the park with the non-MHP ticket holders and they will try to ride as many rides until they are asked to leave the park. It would be better just to rest up and show up when the party starts but if you want to get on the rides immediately expect long wait times until the non-ticket holders leave the park at the closing time. When all the non-MHP guests leave the park after one hour when the party starts (they can stay in the park for one hour after the party starts for shopping), you could do whatever you want to do. I would do the rides or character greetings first since I don't want to carry a lot of candy during the night. And later during the night, I would go to the TOT and get candy or treats. The rides won't be that long either at night.

 

[iKristin]

Now weather.com says no rain hahahaha, so I think weather.com is just very VERY delayed

 

[srauchbauer]

is it Saturday yet

 

[SueTGGR]

Can someone who has been to MHP post the schedule pretty please? What time is the Cavalcade and the fireworks?

Does anyone have a good game plan or strategy? Rides won't be as much of a priority for us as we are in the park for several days before the party. My kids (10, 5, and 3) will want candy and to see characters.
Advice? Ideas?
Thanks!

I believe the Fireworks are at 9:30 and parades @ 8:15 & 10:30 or at least for Friday's party. I think I will follow other's advice and try and resist the candy stations until we have been there a bit first. I am hoping my son (or MIL for that matter) won't poop out too early.

Did anyone sign up for the Gingerbread deal @ Brennan's Jazz Kitchen? My notes say they are doing it the 23rd, 24th & 30th. I would LOVE to see pictures of that later this month.

How are the Gingerbread Beignets? Anyone? Did I see the Cafe Orleans is going to be closed during the party? We might have to rush over there when we get in, hopefully they will still be open.

Any requests for pictures? We will be at the party Friday & maybe a little at DCA Saturday morning before we have to come back home again. I am thinking about taking the bigger lens to get close-ups. It is heavy but maybe with a few ideas from all of you, it will make it an assignment.

Laundry tomorrow and then packing! Can't focus on much right now.
Later,
Sue

 

[zeitzeuge]

I believe the Fireworks are at 9:30 and parades @ 8:15 & 10:30 or at least for Friday's party. I think I will follow other's advice and try and resist the candy stations until we have been there a bit first. I am hoping my son (or MIL for that matter) won't poop out too early.

Did anyone sign up for the Gingerbread deal @ Brennan's Jazz Kitchen? My notes say they are doing it the 23rd, 24th & 30th. I would LOVE to see pictures of that later this month.

How are the Gingerbread Beignets? Anyone? Did I see the Cafe Orleans is going to be closed during the party? We might have to rush over there when we get in, hopefully they will still be open.

Any requests for pictures? We will be at the party Friday & maybe a little at DCA Saturday morning before we have to come back home again. I am thinking about taking the bigger lens to get close-ups. It is heavy but maybe with a few ideas from all of you, it will make it an assignment.

Laundry tomorrow and then packing! Can't focus on much right now.
Later,
Sue

You're right, those are the times for the fireworks and the cavalcade, both which should not be missed. The cavalcade actually kind of surprised us. Sure it's not as big and amazing as the one in WDW, but we were pleasantly surprised. Very cute.

Anyone wanting to see pics from our Oct 1-3rd trip, can check out the link in my signature.

 

[srauchbauer]

Has anyone posted a printable map of the Halloween Party? I can't seem to find it if they did. I would love to preplan (yes ubber planner at work) the night.

 

[Belle Ella]

I finally finished my TR. It was a hard one to write and I totally didn't do it justice. But now I will try and get some photos of my own up in here. Sometime tonight before I leave for Disney on Ice!

 

[iKristin]

Someone posted a photo of the map but it's in pieces, so I'd use Paint and put the pieces together I can't remember where it is though...somewhere here I think

 

[JH87]

I finally finished my TR. It was a hard one to write and I totally didn't do it justice. But now I will try and get some photos of my own up in here. Sometime tonight before I leave for Disney on Ice!

I think I will go read it
Have fun at Disney on Ice! I haven't been since I was like 4 or 5!!

 

[amamax2]

Has anyone posted a printable map of the Halloween Party? I can't seem to find it if they did. I would love to preplan (yes ubber planner at work) the night.

Pg 80 has excellent pictures of the map posted by, I think, Bret.

If you need any other specific info or want to find certain pictures, Sherry has put together an awesome Table of Contents on the first page...I know most people do not want to have to go back through this whole thread, lol.

ETA: This is not to say you couldn't ask specific questions - everyone is happy to answer, just more a reminder to everyone who comes across this thread that the Table of Contents is there and a huge help to quickly find things. )))