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

[Funball]

Ok you all are going to LOOOOVE me!! I found this website, and it has Disney character carving templates for pumpkins! It's free also!



So just go to the link, pick your character, click on the photo and then it will tell you how to print the template (it does say print in the corner near the design and has instructions), this is a totally free thing i wanted to share with all my Disney friends here in the DIS!!

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! ​

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DISNEY CHARACTER PUMPKIN TEMPLATES FOR CARVING!!

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[KBelle5]

Ok, rant time:

So, my parents heard how much I raved about MHP after going on the 19th, and since they had no idea what to get me for my birthday tomorrow, they decided to buy me and 4 friends tickets for the party tomorrow night.

I had jokingly proposed the idea, but was going to pay for my own ticket and ask my friends to put in $10-$20. They totally went for it, but insisted on paying for everyone, and not ask anyone to put money in.

I get a facebook message this morning from one of the guys, who, to his credit, admits he's an idiot, as he thought the event was on Saturday, so he switched his work shift to DURING. THE. PARTY.

He says he's going to get it switched, but knowing how that works so close to the actual day, I'm not holding out any hope. I gave him until 6 pm tonight to get it switched, and then I'm offering the ticket to anyone who can go, regardless if they dress in theme, or even a costume at all.

I know it's an honest mistake, but I'm pretty angry with him right now. My parents shelled out almost $300 for everyone to go and not have to pay a cent, and these tickets were full price too, since there were no more discounts.

Ok, end rant. Doesn't make me feel a whole lot better, but at least it's off my chest. Somewhat.

 

[Dizneydaz]

We went Tuesday, the 26th and had a great time! Arrived at parking structure just before 3 p.m. Parked almost as far from the escalators as possible. Mickey, 2H! Line was pretty short getting in.

Line entering the park was also short as was the line for wristbands.

We watched the 5 p.m. CELEBRATE parade and the 8:15 Halloween Character Calvacade (Pluto was my favorite!). Saw the Halloween fireworks from a great location (got there 15 min. before). Love the music since it's the same as the GGG fireworks at WDW!

Lines for candy were long at the start but got shorter as the night wore on. We stayed in the park until after 11 p.m. We waited for the train at Toontown for about 25 minutes. Walked to the car as the line for the trams was insane! Parking structure was almost empty by the time we left.

Got the M&F structure about 11:45 and home at 12:30. DD11 was a real trooper even though she was getting a cold. She feel asleep as soon as we got in the car.

I have many pictures to post but I will leave you with only a few for now ( I need to upload to photobucket.)

Here are the first ones showing the line through security, entering the park, and getting our wristbands. Also shows some of the un-inflated balloons and snow on the castle.

funny thing, most CMs I spoke to didn't even know there was snow on the castle yet!

And my favorite parade character

Also, for those that care, DD11 and I were on a mission to get as much candy as we could. I think we did awesome! By the end of the night I could barely get my backpack on. When I got home I weighed it and it was about 22-23 lbs. Not all was candy. Oh my aching back!

Are you ready for my candy count? And the grand total is........

18.4 pounds, with just the 2 of us! Whew I can't believe I carried all that candy around!

 

[JH87]

Ok you all are going to LOOOOVE me!! I found this website, and it has Disney character carving templates for pumpkins! It's free also!



So just go to the link, pick your character, click on the photo and then it will tell you how to print the template (it does say print in the corner near the design and has instructions), this is a totally free thing i wanted to share with all my Disney friends here in the DIS!!

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! ​

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DISNEY CHARACTER PUMPKIN TEMPLATES FOR CARVING!!

​

ahhh thanks Funball for the link!!!! I've always wanted to do a Disney character on my pumpkins!

 

[tksbaskets]

ok you all are going to loooove me!! I found this website, and it has disney character carving templates for pumpkins! It's free also!



so just go to the link, pick your character, click on the photo and then it will tell you how to print the template (it does say print in the corner near the design and has instructions), this is a totally free thing i wanted to share with all my disney friends here in the dis!!

enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! ​

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disney character pumpkin templates for carving!!

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you rock!

 

[Belle Ella]

Laura - I absolutely love those photos that you got from the MHP cavalcade!! I'm totally pulling a bran freeze ... I'm sure I've asked what camera you shoot with before. Have I?

I blame me getting sick. Ugh.

 

[Funball]

Ok, rant time:

So, my parents heard how much I raved about MHP after going on the 19th, and since they had no idea what to get me for my birthday tomorrow, they decided to buy me and 4 friends tickets for the party tomorrow night.

I had jokingly proposed the idea, but was going to pay for my own ticket and ask my friends to put in $10-$20. They totally went for it, but insisted on paying for everyone, and not ask anyone to put money in.

I get a facebook message this morning from one of the guys, who, to his credit, admits he's an idiot, as he thought the event was on Saturday, so he switched his work shift to DURING. THE. PARTY.

He says he's going to get it switched, but knowing how that works so close to the actual day, I'm not holding out any hope. I gave him until 6 pm tonight to get it switched, and then I'm offering the ticket to anyone who can go, regardless if they dress in theme, or even a costume at all.

I know it's an honest mistake, but I'm pretty angry with him right now. My parents shelled out almost $300 for everyone to go and not have to pay a cent, and these tickets were full price too, since there were no more discounts.

Ok, end rant. Doesn't make me feel a whole lot better, but at least it's off my chest. Somewhat.

im oisrry your friend bailed on you im sure you will find an extra friend to go ! hey tomorrow is your bday!

 

[amamax2]

Laura - I absolutely love those photos that you got from the MHP cavalcade!! I'm totally pulling a bran freeze ... I'm sure I've asked what camera you shoot with before. Have I?

I blame me getting sick. Ugh.

Belle Ella,

I am laughing reading this because when I saw those pictures, I, too, wanted to ask Laura what camera, but am also sure I have before, and was too embarrased to ask again....but since you did, I'll jump on!

PS I'll blame it on old age.....

 

[barefootmomma]

Thanks for the comments from everyone! I was glad to come back with something to share.

I shoot with a Canon Rebel XS and 50mm 1.8 lens in manual and RAW. I used my on-camera flash all night, which was pretty foreign for me so I am definitely happy with what came out.

 

[barefootmomma]

Quick question!! Did anyone who went to the party on the 26th get pictures of the Honorary Guests car from the 10:15pm cavalcade? I just got an email through Flikr asking me if I got any, and although I didn't get any I'd love to help out the family who's looking for photos of themselves. Thanks!

 

[Dizneydaz]

More from the 8:15 Calvacade on 10/26 (sorry, we didn't watch the 10:15 one)

 

[Sherry E]

I love all the different versions of the Mickey pumpkin in the Cavalcade.

 

[Dizneydaz]

I love all the different versions of the Mickey pumpkin in the Cavalcade.

Me too! He's so cute!

 

[Tiggerholic]

Took this during Tuesday's MHP - apologize for the little bit of jostling and the occasional screams, but my arm was getting tired, someone kept getting in front of me and people were screaming behind me. Its about 10 minutes in length

Video will be back shortly - ITS UP

 

[Tiggerholic]

Quick question!! Did anyone who went to the party on the 26th get pictures of the Honorary Guests car from the 10:15pm cavalcade? I just got an email through Flikr asking me if I got any, and although I didn't get any I'd love to help out the family who's looking for photos of themselves. Thanks!

Argh, DH and I were there on the 26th, but after the fireworks we went on ahead to finish out our plans for the night. Wish I could have been of some help

I need a kind person to see if they can get us 2 Halloween 2010 pins on Friday/Sunday night, we'll definitely pay for these above the cost of the pins. We just found out they're only available during MHP >_<<

 

[KBelle5]

Ok, so my earlier problem has been resolved! He switched shifts again, so we're all good and I don't have to kill anyone!

 

[Belle Ella]

Ahhh! Getting this back to page one. Halloween is this weekend, ya'll!! Any new photos?

I didn't get a chance to add ysterdays new additions to the ToC, but they'll be up tomorrow morning.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Various castle shots from 10/26

During Fireworks-see Zero?

 

[Dizneydaz]

Villains!

We got in line early (before 4) and it wasn't too bad. We almost got pictures with 4 villains but just before we got there 2 (Cruella and Jafar) left. CM said they come out on the hour and on the 1/2 and overlap for about 10-15 minutes-Plan accordingly!

Hook spied a Peter Pan in the line

Couple PP disappointments-when 2 of the characters left so did one of the PP photogs. Photographer only took Maleficent photo, not ones with Hook. Also once I uploaded the photos there are not autograph options for the villians. I also noticed that if you use the Special PP Halloween card they give you there are less border options on some of the photos. Not sure if this is card, or location, related.

 

[Sherry E]

Villains!

We got in line early (before 4) and it wasn't too bad. We almost got pictures with 4 villains but just before we got there 2 (Cruella and Jafar) left. CM said they come out on the hour and on the 1/2 and overlap for about 10-15 minutes-Plan accordingly!

Hook spied a Peter Pan in the line

Couple PP disappointments-when 2 of the characters left so did one of the PP photogs. Photographer only took Maleficent photo, not ones with Hook. Also once I uploaded the photos there are not autograph options for the villians. I also noticed that if you use the Special PP Halloween card they give you there are less border options on some of the photos. Not sure if this is card, or location, related.

I had the same thing happen last year, too! We were in line for the Villains and there were 3 of them when we got in line - but only one PhotoPass photographer for 3 Villains, which made little sense to me, because the PP guy was standing in one spot, focusing on the Villain in the center and not the ones on each end. Then, one of the Villains left before we got up there and they didn't have a 'replacement' to step in right away. And the PP person also left with her! So by the time our turn came and we got up there, there were only 2 Villains and no PP photographers at all.

Plus - and I've said this before - I am not fond of the spot they have for the Villains. It's too shady or something. I know that for the people in the costumes being in the shade is nice, but in some folks' photos it just looks dark - and not dark in a good, spooky way. The natural light is not great (in my opinion). Some photos in that spot are better than others, depending on the time of day, I suppose. I actually wish they had the Villains in a nice, non-shaded spot against a cool Halloween-ish backdrop of some kind - something better than what they have now.