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

[mom4princesses]

We are home and had a great trip. We did so much I don't even know where to start. The Halloween party was fun, got way to much candy, DH even took the 3 little girls to the hotel and I got to spend the last hr with the big girls (loved it, as I got to give them all my attention). It wasn't as hard to come home this time because we bought APs and are going in January with some family from OKC. My DH laughed at me when I told him. The only thing I missed was the EE, this was the first time not to go and it was hard knowing people had already had an hr up on us. Other than that the trip was perfect. Oh, it was our first stay at the HOJO and I love, love, love being able to walk.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Just read through most of this thread. Great job Sherry!

I wasn't planning on going to MHP but now DD10, Dsis, and I may. I'm thinking of 10-19 so we can get the discount and hopefully it won't be as crowded on Tues. vs. Friday. DD can sleep on the drive home, right?

Does anyone have a good picture of Pluto in the Character Cavalcade? I think I may know that doggy. TIA

 

[mvf-m11c]

Here is a picture of MCPC the last float with a lot of different characters.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Thanks, I see him.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Here are pics inside HMH

 

[tksbaskets]

nice pics!

 

[iKristin]

EEP!! In 36 hours I will be flying over Northern California and on my way to Disneyland

 

[mikayla73]

Thanks everyone for the great pics! I have about a week to go!

 

[where's_my_prince]

i started my trip report so go check it out, i got tons of pics from the halloween party coming up!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2559364&page=5

 

[dizneedoll]

someone one here asked about a pin bag? i forgot who but this is the one i found, it was medium sized

it was 8.95 hope that helps!

I wasn't the one who orginally asked but I love this! Where did you see it at?

We are home and had a great trip. We did so much I don't even know where to start. The Halloween party was fun, got way to much candy, DH even took the 3 little girls to the hotel and I got to spend the last hr with the big girls (loved it, as I got to give them all my attention). It wasn't as hard to come home this time because we bought APs and are going in January with some family from OKC. My DH laughed at me when I told him. The only thing I missed was the EE, this was the first time not to go and it was hard knowing people had already had an hr up on us. Other than that the trip was perfect. Oh, it was our first stay at the HOJO and I love, love, love being able to walk.

Glad you had a great trip! We always stay at HOJO and I just love it. Besides the close walk, how did you like HOJO's? What building were you in?

 

[where's_my_prince]

it was at "greetings from california" at CA

 

[gomezaddams]

Went to MHP on 10/15. I'm not sure how limited the ticket sales are because the park was very congested. Although it was easy to get on rides, it was difficult to get to them. A good deal of the hub and the castle was blocked most of the evening. Other avenues were filled with TOT stations and their lines. Fantasyland was not viable. If I never see another HUMVEE/stroller again, it will be too soon. The controllers of MHP need to do better planning in the regard of crowd flow.
Another note to those going. Be aware that a good deal of the shops close early. We went to NOS at 6pm for some retail therapy to find all but one of the shops closed. We left the park at the end of the night with a good deal of cash in our pockets that we had planned on spending, but had nowhere to spend it. Since this is the first year for MHP to be at Disneyland, I'm certain that these bumps will be smoothed in the future.
Lastly, I would like to thank the Disboard members for all the information freely given. Your contributions helped us make the best of our trip to the park. I have learned a great deal.

 

[where's_my_prince]

i agree that the park was very congested, the lines for rides were pretty much walk on but the park was just very busy!

 

[LKD]

The crowds were horrible! It was so hard walking around in ballgowns! So many people stepped on my dress... I wish people were a tad more considerate where they walked, like not walking into big dresses

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Went to MHP on 10/15. I'm not sure how limited the ticket sales are because the park was very congested. Although it was easy to get on rides, it was difficult to get to them. A good deal of the hub and the castle was blocked most of the evening. Other avenues were filled with TOT stations and their lines. Fantasyland was not viable. If I never see another HUMVEE/stroller again, it will be too soon. The controllers of MHP need to do better planning in the regard of crowd flow.
Another note to those going. Be aware that a good deal of the shops close early. We went to NOS at 6pm for some retail therapy to find all but one of the shops closed. We left the park at the end of the night with a good deal of cash in our pockets that we had planned on spending, but had nowhere to spend it. Since this is the first year for MHP to be at Disneyland, I'm certain that these bumps will be smoothed in the future.
Lastly, I would like to thank the Disboard members for all the information freely given. Your contributions helped us make the best of our trip to the park. I have learned a great deal.

The shops closed, were they the ones listed with the Halloween merchandise? That would be crazy!!! For people coming just for the party, I see the inconvenience of the shops being closed. For me, being there for the week, I can hit this shops at other times. I am sorry you missed you chance to stimulate the economy.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

You guys are not sending enough pixie dust to keep the rain away, they are now calling for 60 percent of rain on Tuesday when we are going to the Halloween Party. I am so bummed.

 

[dizneedoll]

it was at "greetings from california" at CA

Great! Thanks.

You guys are not sending enough pixie dust to keep the rain away, they are now calling for 60 percent of rain on Tuesday when we are going to the Halloween Party. I am so bummed.

One of the weather sites was saying thunderstorms! I'm going Tuesday too, if it rains I can't wear my costume and I'll be more than just bummed since I've spent quite a bit of money on it. Not to mention that the parade and fireworks would be cancled. We definitely need lots of pixie dust from the Dis to chase away the rain on Tuesday.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

We were at the MHP party on Tuesday 10/12. We were surprised that most of the restaurants closed for the party, however, the bigger shops like Star Traders, The Adventureland Bazaar, Frontierland and the Emporium were open. They checked our wrist bands at Star Trader.

 

[SueTGGR]

We drove back last night & we had a blast! We weren't too bummed out about the crowds but I could imagine having on a ball gown would be an issue. I know I didn't step on you. ;>)
The one thing I cannot say enough of is make sure you take a backpack or something to dump candy into as you go. We would dump the candy into our backpack as the bags are 1/2 the size they were when we went 2 years ago. But by doing this it was much mare manageable. Well except for my poor hubby who had a sore back the next day. We didn't make a great effort to hit all of them but as we made our way through the park we would catch a trail and get in line. Sometimes if the line seemed to come to a stand still we would jump out and catch a ride. I do have to say (hopefully they don't change up with each party) that the only Ghirardelli stop was across from POC and they were very careful to give you 2 pieces each. But the way they ran the lines was so you hit it twice. I think the way they had it set up was great. They were in big open spaces (or as much as you have in DL) and only at around 11PM or so did I see any stand look like it was running out. But then that one started just giving out the healthy treats. OK, now for the amazing part, we weighed the candy that the 3 of us collected (my MIL had hers separate). We had not done this before but when we dropped off MIL at her house we grabbed our bag (a Target back so full you could barely tie the top) of goodies. Now this is just casual trick or treating but I'm sure we hit the majority of the stands once but not all of them. The weigh in was almost 15 pounds of candy! I am sure it would be a full 15 if we had not eaten any. For that matter over 15.
I will be getting my pictures in order today. I took a bunch during the fireworks & am hoping some came out. I didn't take many of people in costumes but some people are crazy and some were simple and some in between. I love going to DL for Halloween!!! I will check back today or tomorrow to post a few pictures. Those that go don't forget to get the special Photopass card. $10 for any of your 5x7's or 8x10's. But you have to get them that night or the next day. You can order them online or get them there. We got a great group photo with Minnie & Mickey in costume back in Big Thunder Ranch. If I scan it I will post it.

THANK YOU everyone for sharing and helping me plan out our great 24 hours!!!!!

 

[disneyfaninaz]

They also had a Ghirardelli stand at Innoventions.