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

[Sherry E]

Laura - great photos from inside the HMH! And great close-ups of Jack and Sally, too.

I have to revise the ToC!

I'm still trying to figure it out - the display along the tram path...can you walk up to that and take pictures that way, or can you only do it from a vantage point that's at a bit of a distance? It looks like one could just walk up to it and snap away.

What you said about Halloween Time and crowds - Christmas at DLR is like that too. Even when it's massively crowded, it's still a great time. I mean, I won't lie - if it's massively crowded, I will get annoyed and I will not do everything on my list of things to do because the crowds are daunting, but I still really love being there. That's what happened last year in December. Massive crowds all over. I couldn't get in the shops. I coulnd't take as many photos as I wanted. The lines were long everywhere. It was a madhouse and I was frustrated. But I was still so happy to be at DLR at Christmastime that I had a good time nonetheless. It was still magical. Halloween Time is the same way.

 

[Sherry E]

Awesome Round-Up photos, Bret!! I love, love, love that Yoda pumpkin!! That is the greatest!

 

[Sherry E]

I just looked it up on the Halloween party, anyone list and both of them are going to two parties. BELLEDOZER on the 5th and the 8th. iKristen on the 19th and 22nd. BELLEBOZER goes before I do so I can't wait to hear her take on the party. Wow so much to do in so little time. Felt like this vacation would never get here now it's knocking at the door, so excited.

I can't believe your trip is almost here! It seems like it was not too long ago you were in the early planning stages, getting the Disney Visa and all that. And we were all waiting for info on the party, while being excited to learn that the season began on 9/17!!

Time flies!!

Well, you'll have a wonderful time at DLR, and I hope it's an equally fantastic time for your daughter. She deserves a really nice DLR trip for being such a special and thoughtful person, so I hope she has an amazing time!!

 

[barefootmomma]

Laura - great photos from inside the HMH! And great close-ups of Jack and Sally, too.

I have to revise the ToC!

I'm still trying to figure it out - the display along the tram path...can you walk up to that and take pictures that way, or can you only do it from a vantage point that's at a bit of a distance? It looks like one could just walk up to it and snap away.

What you said about Halloween Time and crowds - Christmas at DLR is like that too. Even when it's massively crowded, it's still a great time. I mean, I won't lie - if it's massively crowded, I will get annoyed and I will not do everything on my list of things to do because the crowds are daunting, but I still really love being there. That's what happened last year in December. Massive crowds all over. I couldn't get in the shops. I coulnd't take as many photos as I wanted. The lines were long everywhere. It was a madhouse and I was frustrated. But I was still so happy to be at DLR at Christmastime that I had a good time nonetheless. It was still magical. Halloween Time is the same way.

Thanks!! I got lucky on HMH for sure. I ran, almost literally, right into Jack and Sally as they were exiting their signing area as I was headed for HMH FPs so that was pretty awesome. I couldn't believe I got my camera on and snapped Sally just as she looked right at me. I was literally so excited. (I'm such a nerd.)

The tram displays I've always taken from the actual tram. The one in my last post is right on the tram route so I think the only other way to get it would be to take the walking path that runs parallel with the tram route and stick your camera through the gate. Haven't tested that method out, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

That is so true about the crowds, especially yesterday. It's not that some things didn't irritate us and we definitely didn't do nearly as much as we usually do, but nothing could kill that fun festive spirit in the air. It is awesome!



Bret, those pumpkin shots are so great! Mike Wazowski is so cute. I've got to make it over to that area!!

 

[srauchbauer]

Story time:
Keith and I were baking blueberry muffins this morning (getting some baking done for the trip). I pulled out the Mini cupcake pans and said "now it's time to make mini muffins for the plane trip" Keith wanted to know where the Mickey muffin pans were. I was laughing so hard I fell off the chair, then he stared to laugh at me. We are having a great day getting ready for halloween.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

I have to say that at WDW they don't have anything at all like the wonderful selection of carved pumpkins that I am seeing in person. In fact, I think all the pumpkins I have seen at WDW are artificial--maybe some real ones at Ft. Wilderness, but not at the Magic Kingdom. This is going to be so incredible to see, and I know that my DH is going to have a snapping frenzy with his camera. If the pictures I have seen so far are any indication of the number of characters they do carve, I am going to just love Halloween at DL.

Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to post your pictures. By the time we get there, it will be so close to the end and you will have already seen it all, so not sure if it will be beneficial for us post anything or not.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Absolutely love that Yoda pumpkin.

 

[amamax2]

Here are some pics of the carved pumpkins from Halloween Round-Up from Big Thunder Ranch when I was there on Saturday.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the new pumpkins! None of those were there when I was at DL a couple weeks ago, and thank you for getting a picture of the finished Queen of Hearts.


This is one of the best parts of Halloween time and all the wonderful photo-mad DISers! Like Sherry has said before, each person's pictures show new things (or old things in a new way).

Keep them coming everyone, please and thanks!!!

 

[SueTGGR]

Hey I just wanted to share this really cool (and photo full!!) page on the Disneyland Halloween Time!!! http://www.family-vacation-getaways-at-los-angeles-theme-parks.com/Disney-Halloween-Pumpkins.html

Did you notice that on page 2 of this site they had pictures of Candy Corn Acres? If anyone wanted to see what it looked like before @ DCA, they have some nice pictures of it. As much fun as it looks like this year, I wonder if they will put it back after all the construction is done.
11 days! Let me know if there are any pictures that have been missed. I love taking pictures!
Sue

 

[srauchbauer]

forgot to mention in previous post - thank you all for the great pics we all love looking at them.

 

[PrincessMaleficent]

Here are pics of the special merchandise that you can buy during MHP.

Halloween Screams Fireworks Sweatshirt

Halloween Screams Fireworks T-Shrit

MHP T-Shirt for Ladies

Orange Spider Web Witch Hat with the MHP 2010

MHP 2010 picture frame

Do you remember what is on the back of the hoodie?

 

[Tamarap]

Which stores are selling the special Halloween merchandise?

 

[mvf-m11c]

Do you remember what is on the back of the hoodie?

The HS sweatshirt back side had the same design as the HS t-shirt front side.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Which stores are selling the special Halloween merchandise?

The MHP merchandise can only be bought during MHP. I tried to see if DL had the merchandise the next day after the MHP. But they did not have them in the store. I found the merchandise at the Disney Showcase store right next to the Main Street Magic Shop.

 

[All American]

I'm curious to hear about Tuesday's crowds, too. Logically, it seems like Tuesday's MHP would have to be less crowded than Friday's MHP. I would assume that a lot of folks just don't want to take the kids out on a Tuesday night when they have school work, or when the parents have work the next day. Friday would be an easier day to go out for a party. That seems like sound reasoning, but who knows?

Also, I'm guessing that what some folks may view as being really crowded may not be what other people view as really crowded. I think there are different crowd tolerance levels. So we might get a report that it was packed and someone else might say it wasn't that bad.

What would be great is if one person who attended the MHP this past Friday could also attend the MHP tomorrow night - the same exact person - and tell us if it appeared that there was a visible decrease in crowds. Anyone who went to both parties could directly compare the crowds and tell us if there was a difference.

There could be lots of folks who are thinking that Fridays are going to be extra-busy party nights and then decide to go on Tuesday instead to avoid crowds, basically making Tuesday nights pretty crowded as well!

I don't know if I'll be much help, but I am going on the 12th and the 15th. On the 12th, I'll be with my mother-in-law, husband, and our daughters ages 6 years and 11 months. On Friday, it will just be my husband and myself. So, I can compare with and without kids.

In terms of crowd expectations (I think we all have them), I imagine and from what I read about Friday is that it will be pretty packed the few hours before the party as party goers arrive and regular park attendees linger as long as possible. I have a fairly high tolerance for crowds. I think the trick will be to expect a lot of people and smile knowing that most of them will be getting kicked out soon. Just gotta make it to the official start time of the party.

As for the wait times for rides, I don't think everything will be walk on but the wait times shouldn't be too bad which, for me, is about 20 minutes. I guess I'll just have to wait and see. At this point, I can only guess, and these are just my expectations which are sometimes too high or low. Either way, should be fun!!!!

I'll update if possible. Can't wait to compare notes with everyone.

 

[Spacepest]

I'm really curious to hear how the Tuesday parties go. If the trip reports are favorable I will probably be purchasing Tuesday party tickets within the next few days.

And Halloween party shirts! I so want one. Did anyone see shirts for Ghost Galaxy as well?

 

[Shimmer]

We are still on the fence about taking a trip to DL so we can attend MHP. I really don't like to dress up and neither does my DH. Will we be really out of place if we are in street clothes vs dressing up for the party? Our kids will want to dress up for sure but we won't have splurged on amazing costumes. Will they be out of place in just regular, trick-or-treat the neighborhood costumes?

 

[dizneedoll]

We are still on the fence about taking a trip to DL so we can attend MHP. I really don't like to dress up and neither does my DH. Will we be really out of place if we are in street clothes vs dressing up for the party? Our kids will want to dress up for sure but we won't have splurged on amazing costumes. Will they be out of place in just regular, trick-or-treat the neighborhood costumes?

No, you won't be out of place at all. Lots of people opt not to dress up. I didn't last year. Some people do come in amazing costumes but most kids have the kind you would find in any neighborhood on Halloween. Everyone, kids and adults, can trick or treat and can participate in all the activities whether you are dressed up or not. My son is wearing a spiderman costume we bought at Walmart for $12 so nothing fancy here!

 

[mvf-m11c]

Did anyone see shirts for Ghost Galaxy as well?

They had Ghost Galaxy shirts at the Star Trader store.

 

[mommaU4]

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.