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

[Sherry E]

I had the time to look in all the shops Sherry, and didn't see them anywhere after Monday, and was lucky to get the couple that I did. The smaller ones with the carrot cake, and icing were available in abundance at the Plaza Inn, as were the Halloween Chills mugs, but the larger Mickey Pumpkin mugs were hard to come by after Monday, even in the smaller shops. I found that 7 days was enough to keep me happy. Yesterday I spent around 5 hrs in the parks, and just was taking some last minute photos. The characters were out in abundance the entire trip, but noticed them alot more for some reason on Tues the most, maybe it was because I was at the right place at the right moment. The parks were crowded quite heavily the entire trip, and noticed they get really heavy around 11 am onwards. Note on Execucar, I've posted a thread about them, and we wary about booking them, as I had some problems getting what I ordered this morning in the way of transportation to the airport. I had a blast, and took over 1500+ photos. I did come across a Disney kitty, a cream coloured one hanging out by the Village Hause rest in FL a couple of times. I loved going to DL solo, as I could eat at off times to avoid the crowds, and basically do what I want without having the kids underfoot all the time, and going on the family routines instead of my own. I really liked the airline I flew with Westjet, and will definitely consider them if I fly again. The kids loved the candy, and am having them ration it out over a week so that they don't get sick on it. Can't wait to go on HM again in Feb, and see it without the Halloween overlay. I have to say that there were very few Halloween decorations in CA, other than a few window displays. I would say that CA would be more of a place to find some Halloween Merchandise that can't be found in DL, and I seemed to find more variety there.

I saw mugs in Acorn Goods, the PPH shop, the Fantasia shop (which I don't think is open right now) and the shops in Frontierland in the past - those seemed to be overlooked by many, but I'm glad you thought to look in them!! You certainly did have enough time to look in all of them! LOL!!

I would have been exhausted after 7 days. Honestly, I would be burnt out on Halloween Time after that long, too. I think I would have my fill of Halloween Time after a few days (maybe 5 full days, tops) - and that's including any kind of decorations in DCA (like if they ever bring back Candy Corn Acres). Christmas time I could probably devote a full 7-day week to and still not see everything I want to see, but 7 days would be a little much for me at Halloween!!

 

[barefootmomma]

Was at the park again today, I think this Halloweentime stuff is becoming a sick obsession... Nonetheless! Was so excited that ds and I found a hidden mickey in HMH.

 

[DisneyCruiser2008]

We are going Friday!! Yay!!! We will have littles ones with us (ages 4-7)... How early do you all recommend we get a spot for the fireworks, and where would you recommend we sit? Also... how was the weather as it got later? Did you need pants and sweaters? Thanks or all of the great info!!!!

 

[SurfinTX]

We are going Friday!! Yay!!! We will have littles ones with us (ages 4-7)... How early do you all recommend we get a spot for the fireworks, and where would you recommend we sit? Also... how was the weather as it got later? Did you need pants and sweaters? Thanks or all of the great info!!!!

I'll be there as well that night ...but I have never been to DL before so I'm not going to be much help. From what I have heard, with the fireworks at 9:30 I would look for a spot somewhere between the End of Main Street and the Walt/Mickey statue one hour before the show if you want a really good spot. If not too picky then you can get there around 30 minutes before and still get a pretty good spot. You can see various pictures in this thread that shows how crowded it can get. Not as bad as a holiday certainly but it won't hurt to try to pick a place as early as you think a 4 year old can handle.

 

[tdashgirl]

Was so excited that ds and I found a hidden mickey in HMH.

Nice catch, love it!

 

[iKristin]

TADA!!! Finished It's ready to go!!

 

[disneymum58]

This might sound silly, but now I know what a Scoobie is.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Can someone please tell this DL newbie the name of the area where we find the lady that is doing the hand-carved pumpkins. I am sure I could probably click on all the links to decorations that are in the index, but I know you guys know this off the top of your head. Working on my itinerary for next week, and that is one thing I want to make sure we do not miss.

And, they are doing this all the time, right, not just during the Halloween Party?

Thanks again.

 

[amamax2]

TADA!!! Finished It's ready to go!!

Awesome! I love it!

Can someone please tell this DL newbie the name of the area where we find the lady that is doing the hand-carved pumpkins. I am sure I could probably click on all the links to decorations that are in the index, but I know you guys know this off the top of your head. Working on my itinerary for next week, and that is one thing I want to make sure we do not miss.

And, they are doing this all the time, right, not just during the Halloween Party?

Thanks again.

It is at Big Thunder Ranch in the Woody's Roundup area just past BTMRR. If you walk past BTMRR going towards Fantasyland, you can't miss the area.

Yes, the carvers are there throughout the day, not just at the MHP parties.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Awesome! I love it!



It is at Big Thunder Ranch in the Woody's Roundup area just past BTMRR. If you walk past BTMRR going towards Fantasyland, you can't miss it the area.

Yes, the carvers are there throughout the day, not just at the MHP parties.

I thank you much for your help.

 

[Sherry E]

Can someone please tell this DL newbie the name of the area where we find the lady that is doing the hand-carved pumpkins. I am sure I could probably click on all the links to decorations that are in the index, but I know you guys know this off the top of your head. Working on my itinerary for next week, and that is one thing I want to make sure we do not miss.

And, they are doing this all the time, right, not just during the Halloween Party?

Thanks again.

RweTHEREyet - the place you're talking about has its own listing on the Index. It's not under decorations. It's called the Halloween Round-Up. I was very detailed and thorough in breaking everything down so that people could find things easily - and yet, no one is going to the Index, where they will find what they need!

The Table of Contents/Index is there to help everyone, you guys! It's there to make life easier for all of you when trying to find photos and general info!

 

[RweTHEREyet]

RweTHEREyet - the place you're talking about has its own listing on the Index. It's not under decorations. It's called the Halloween Round-Up. I was very detailed and thorough in breaking everything down so that people could find things easily - and yet, no one is going to the Index, where they will find what they need!

The Table of Contents/Index is there to help everyone, you guys! It's there to make life easier for all of you when trying to find photos and general info!

Yes you were very detailed, but this newbie doesn't know enough to know where Halloween Round-Up is physically located. I was looking for a feel as to where it was in the park, and knowing it is in/near the Big Thunder Ranch helped me to figure out which direction I would be going.

See, you can dumb it down for most, but some of us need it dumbed down even a little further. And just so you know, I did go to the index enough to know that it was called Halloween Round-up. I promise I used it, and your time and work on this is appreciated.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

We're back... had a great time. Going to take me forever to write something up & figure out how to do pics.

Quick highlights:

MHP was great!! Save the candy gathering till later and ride rides early!! We rode Snow White 3x without exiting.... Peter Pan with a 10 minute wait, Toady was walk-on... Matterhorn was practically walk-on. Even HM was only 10 minutes.

World of Color was not to be missed, but even with our premium seating passes, we got in line at 6:30 for the 8:15 show... Long wait, but we got a rail spot just like we wanted.

I was a little disappointed in the lack of Halloween feel... there was more when we went in 2007... the Halloween music played all the time then, etc... I think we'll go early December in 2012, and not do Halloween again for awhile.

More later...

 

[Shimmer]

I'm SO excited! We've been on the fence for months about a trip this October and a bunch of things just fell into place so...

WE ARE GOING TO DISNEYLAND!

We are going to drive on the 19th & 20th and be in Disneyland the 21st 27th. We are also going to MHP on the 26th. HOORAY!

We are staying at Hojos with most dates as the Entertainment rate in the Kid's Suite. I'm hoping 2 more of our dates will open up.

Thanks to everybody on this thread for all of the info, advice and photos that helped me decide I wanted to go this time of year.

 

[AmyPond]

(I know my pictures aren't fantastic but I decided I'm going to post some anyway. I'm in the process of going through all of them so I'll be posting more in the coming days/weeks.)

These were taken in New Orleans Square on September 28th. They are very similar but I'll post them all anyway. (I think the last one is my favorite.)

 

[tdashgirl]

Lovely AmyPond

 

[amamax2]

Fabulous AmyPond! I love those Fall colors and I didn't see that when we were there, plus I don't think anyone else has posted pictures of that area. Thanks!!!

For those who have just returned - yay! Can't wait to see/hear more.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Very nice pics of NOS Amypond, I like the fall colors of the flowers.

 

[Sherry E]

We're back... had a great time. Going to take me forever to write something up & figure out how to do pics.

Quick highlights:

MHP was great!! Save the candy gathering till later and ride rides early!! We rode Snow White 3x without exiting.... Peter Pan with a 10 minute wait, Toady was walk-on... Matterhorn was practically walk-on. Even HM was only 10 minutes.

World of Color was not to be missed, but even with our premium seating passes, we got in line at 6:30 for the 8:15 show... Long wait, but we got a rail spot just like we wanted.

I was a little disappointed in the lack of Halloween feel... there was more when we went in 2007... the Halloween music played all the time then, etc... I think we'll go early December in 2012, and not do Halloween again for awhile.

More later...

I'm skipping around in my replies - I'll have to backtrack and hit the people I was going to reply to earlier, but this caught my attention.

Mommy2PrincessAbby -

What you described is why I felt that I could stand to miss Halloween Time this year if I had to - the "lack of Halloween feel." I don't prefer to miss it, but in case life gets in the way and I can't get there, I'll live. I already have the sense that there was just kind of 'less' Halloween everywhere this year. Even though most of the decor has always been in DL and only certain things were in DCA, the fact that DCA is all but ignoring Halloween Time this year annoys me. I've said before that I like to feel that the season is carrying through the whole resort, or at least through both parks. I like to feel immersed. I don't like to feel like it's Halloween Time over here but it's not Halloween Time over there, if that makes sense.

I think that for anyone new to Halloween Time at DLR, who has never seen it before, it will be great to go this year and take in all the wonderful details at the Round-Up as well as the holiday overlays on SM and HM. Plus, the party is an added attraction. But I think that I could stand to miss it one year - not every year, but one year, if necessary - and hope that next year Halloween Time will be bigger and better again.

I know what you mean about the Halloween music playing - I remember that. There was just "more" of a Halloween-ish vibe 2 and 3 years ago, I think. When they stopped putting up the candy corn CALIFORNIA letters last year, I had a feeling we were in for a bit of a downgrade.

From what I've seen in photos, it looks like the Round-Up is more detailed this year - the pumpkins seem to be getting more elaborate and there are more decorations there - and I think that some of the window and store displays are more interesting. Also, I think there are more Fall flower beds and planters around DLR than I recall seeing before. But otherwise, to me it kind of seems like it's only Halloween Time in one park and only in certain areas of DL at that (not even all over the park).

I still wonder if this year's holiday season is going to be a wee bit scaled back too. I know that over in the Christmas thread, there may be a mass protest or mutiny if the candy cane letters don't make one last appearance this year!! Christmas time is always the prime example of theme immersion at DLR - they leave no stone unturned in their holiday celebration resort-wide. I'd hate to see that scaled back because of WoC.

 

[Funball]

yeah! bret is here! ur like the only guy i know that has been in this thread.. or am i wrong?



amy, i love the colors i love your photo!!!