Subscribing. I'm already following the Xmas thread but we are going to be at DL both before and AFTER our trip to Aulani. So we're hoping to do the Halloween party on the 31st (I know it will be insane but still fun). I saw last year DVC members could do the advance purchase price was that allowed for the 31st though?
Hi, dsneygirl! I'm so glad we have you with us on both holiday threads!
I think there are quite a few folks who go back and forth between Halloween and Christmas trips so we probably have a lot of the same folks in both threads. Interestingly, there are also people who only do Halloween trips and we only see them here in this thread for a few months out of the year, and those who only do Christmas trips and so we only see them on that thread. So it's a cool mix of people!
How fun that you will be at the party on Halloween! You reminded me - I think that doing the Halloween party on Halloween is on my
Disneyland bucket list. I've been there on opening night of the party before. I would now like to try going to the party on a less crowded night like a Tuesday, just for comparison. But at some point, even though it would be a madhouse, I would love to be there on the actual holiday. Hopefully I can do that before I get too old!
I wonder if there is a different kind of vibe to the party
on Halloween, as opposed to what it's like on the other nights? And I wonder if this year's Halloween night party will actually be as insane crowd-wise since Halloween is on a Monday?
Can't wait to find out!
We are planning a trip for October and have never done the Halloween Party before. I am considering it, but not sure.
Is there much for a 3 year old to do besides the trick-or-treating?
Are there many rides open for the teenagers?
Do most people wear costumes? Will I feel like the only lazy mom if we opt for Halloween style tshirts?
Your reviews all seem so positive, but...is there a dark side of tired, wired, sugar-hyped little children throwing tantrums?
(We will have a 3yr old, 6yr old and 6 other kids 10-15 and 4 crazy parents)
Welcome, kimara!
Hopefully some of our other seasoned party-goers will pop in with feedback.
I don't have kids, but I think it's safe to say that in addition to the trick or treating, a 3-year-old might enjoy the special character photo spots at the party. Mickey and Minnie are out in their Halloween finery. Other characters like Woody and the Toy Story gang usually have photo ops. There are lots of characters out and about, and you will also see them in the character cavalcade.
Most of the rides that teens would like are open, minus Splash Mountain, as Vala mentioned above. Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy will be a big hit with teens. I think Big Thunder is open. Haunted Mansion Holiday is very cool. The new Star Tours 2.0 should be open that night as well.
When I went to the Halloween party, I did not wear a costume. To be honest, I saw a good mix of costumed guests and non-costumed guests. I would say it was about 50/50 on the night I went. I would guess that a lot of people bring the kids and the kids dress up while the parents stay in street clothes. Also, some folks may decide to hit the party on the spur of the moment are not prepared. I know that I did not feel out of place or odd being in regular clothes. No one cared. No one noticed. I saw lots of other folks in regular clothes too!
I'm sure there are sugar-wired kids throwing tantrums. I mostly noticed rude adults and teenagers at the party more than kids freaking out. People will cut in line for treats at the treat stations, for example.
But overall, it was a really fun time!! It's not something I need to do every year, but I think the Halloween party is a great addition to the whole Halloween season to kind of 'fill it out' a bit.
