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

[StephNJer]

So here's a question I'm sure has already been asked. We are annual passholders and will be at the park all day and will attend the Halloween Party that night (10/14). I'm assuming we can just stay in the park after it "closes" to everyone else, and they start letting in party attendees? Or do we have to leave the park and go back in with our tickets to the Halloween Party?

 

[ConnieB]

no you don't have to leave the park and re-enter. You'll just have to go get your wristbands during the time period that they let the Halloween Only guests in (for some nights it's 3pm to 6pm and others it's 4pm to 7pm...the later time being the official start time of the party). Guests who don't have a wrist band on by the party start time the CMs start herding them out of the park. At rides the CMs will be checking for wrist bands and those without will not be able to ride and be asked to leave. They seem to start out rather pleasantly trying to get folks to leave but rather quickly the get a big more aggressive, lol...I've actually seen CMs leading/following groups of people that they've gathered up on a sweep of the park, lol.

 

[StephNJer]

no you don't have to leave the park and re-enter. You'll just have to go get your wristbands during the time period that they let the Halloween Only guests in (for some nights it's 3pm to 6pm and others it's 4pm to 7pm...the later time being the official start time of the party). Guests who don't have a wrist band on by the party start time the CMs start herding them out of the park. At rides the CMs will be checking for wrist bands and those without will not be able to ride and be asked to leave. They seem to start out rather pleasantly trying to get folks to leave but rather quickly the get a big more aggressive, lol...I've actually seen CMs leading/following groups of people that they've gathered up on a sweep of the park, lol.

Awesome...thanks! Good to know we can just stay put in the park and enjoy as much time as possible.

 

[isisisme]

Mouseplanet has a post with pictures of stuff for Halloween!

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?173601-Halloween-2011-at-Disneyland

 

[Sherry E]

It's Monday, so that means....


The Weekly Monday Countdown is Here!!!

...Only 11 Days Until
Halloween Time Begins at the Disneyland Resort!!!!



...And it's time for a little HalloweenTime Information (Oogie) Boogie!!

 

[Kristina]

Mouseplanet has a post with pictures of stuff for Halloween!

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?173601-Halloween-2011-at-Disneyland

Loved looking at that, thanks for posting !

I am leaving on the 9th, flying overseas and I now have a head cold ! I have just started packing and I've got to go do a big shop and cook and freeze in a whole slew of meals for my Mom still , but then after that..cold or no..it's Disneyland for me baby !!!
I'll be there for day one of Halloween time, and I'm so excited!! Staying at the Disneyland Hotel for my birthday on the 12th with drinks at Trader Sam's, if we get in aftr the park closes ! Can't wait, it's almost here, are we all getting excited ?! I believe so !

 

[KCmike]

miceage.com has halloween stuff as well. Dateline Disney w/ Andy Castro has his weekly update that is always filled with the latest and greatest. It is my monday fix every week.

 

[rune_74]

So are they no longer doing fireworks everynight in oct like they used to? It doesn't list it on the schedual on the disneyland site.

 

[Princess Row]

So are they no longer doing fireworks everynight in oct like they used to? It doesn't list it on the schedual on the disneyland site.

I noticed this, this morning and it upset me.
But there is fireworks during the Halloween party....so thats a bonus.

 

[Cesilie]

Hey everyone!

I'm back working for the mouse (hooray!) at my local disney store and was wondering if there was a discount for the tickets for the halloween party at DLR.... My manager is unfamiliar with the hub and I can't seem to find anything about halloween tickets there and thought I might ask here I'm looking to go with my fiance on oct 21st and am just going for that event...

 

[Czardas]

Can anyone recommend a good spot to view the fireworks during the party?

 

[sierranevada]

Deleted - question more appropriate for the Halloween costume thread

 

[Sherry E]

Cesilie -

Do you mean is there a discount for the party for Disney employees, or just a discount in general? You can definitely get a bit of a discount if you pre-purchase your tickets (not purchase them on the day of the event) and have an Annual Pass, a Disney Visa or a DVC membership. I'm not sure about how it works when you work at the Disney Store but I can't see why you wouldn't be able to get some kind of discount.



Czardas -

The closer you can get to the hub (where the Partners statue is) or to the Castle, the better your viewing of the fireworks will be. Try not to get stuck too far down Main Street. There's a lot to see in Halloween Screams (like flying Zero and the crystal ball), and the closer you are, the better!

 

[Potterswife]

I'm officially subscribing to this thread!!

Our goal is to be down there 10/6-10/9 with the party on the 7th (depending on DH's work schedule, we might not get down there until Friday morning). I am so excited to be able to see all of the things we missed when we went October of 2009. Our new park philosophy is to not go all commando when we get past the entrance, but to relax, enjoy and take the time to stop and smell the roses.

I even picked up my ears for @$6 at the Disney Warehouse during our August trip

 

[Princess Row]

I'm officially subscribing to this thread!!

Our goal is to be down there 10/6-10/9 with the party on the 7th (depending on DH's work schedule, we might not get down there until Friday morning). I am so excited to be able to see all of the things we missed when we went October of 2009. Our new park philosophy is to not go all commando when we get past the entrance, but to relax, enjoy and take the time to stop and smell the roses.

I even picked up my ears for @$6 at the Disney Warehouse during our August trip

THOSE ARE ADORABLEE!!!!!!!

 

[Sherry E]

I'm officially subscribing to this thread!!

Our goal is to be down there 10/6-10/9 with the party on the 7th (depending on DH's work schedule, we might not get down there until Friday morning). I am so excited to be able to see all of the things we missed when we went October of 2009. Our new park philosophy is to not go all commando when we get past the entrance, but to relax, enjoy and take the time to stop and smell the roses.

I even picked up my ears for @$6 at the Disney Warehouse during our August trip

Potterswife -

I'm so glad you've officially joined us!

I can understand wanting to stop and smell the roses. I'm not one to do a commando-style trip at DLR, especially not during Halloween Time or the holiday season, when there is so much to see (and so much to take photos of!). When you take the time to look around and notice all the details, like the Halloween-themed trim on the band members' pants, or the Halloween window displays, or the intricately carved (fresh) character pumpkins at the Halloween Round-Up, the Ray Bradbury Halloween tree in Frontierland, etc., it really gives a new appreciation for the famous Disneyland magic, and all the work that goes into delivering that to us.

Even Haunted Mansion Holiday is a feast for the eyes in and of itself, just trying to notice all the things that have been changed, as well as the gingerbread centerpiece on the table in the ballroom scene, etc.

I can't believe the season begins next week, but I can't wait for the photos to start rolling in!

Those candy corn ears are so cute. I actually like them much better than the pumpkin ears I've seen.

 

[Vala]

The closer you can get to the hub (where the Partners statue is) or to the Castle, the better your viewing of the fireworks will be. Try not to get stuck too far down Main Street. There's a lot to see in Halloween Screams (like flying Zero and the crystal ball), and the closer you are, the better!

I like the area at It's a Small World. You don't see Zero flying and that, but they do the projections on the Small World facade too. Barely any people there last year.

 

[disneybride96]

We will be there the 4th-7th, but are NOT planning on doing the Halloween party on Firday Night. I see that DCA is open late that evening. How crowded is it with the party going on at DL?

 

[I'm mikey]

From the disney parks blog. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/09/sneak-peek-at-mickeys-halloween-party-at-disneyland-park/

We’re getting ready for Halloween here at the Disneyland Resort, and many guests’ favorite part of the season is Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland park. I recently spoke with Carla Carlile, Show Director for Mickey’s Halloween Party, to get a sneak peek of what we can look forward to at the party.

“Mickey’s Halloween Party will have the same fun and spooky but not-too-scary atmosphere,” said Carla, who added that this year’s party will feature new elements, like new trick-or-treat locations to explore. “Party guests will be able to explore areas of the park that they haven’t had the chance to explore before,” she said.

And even though Pirates of the Caribbean is closed for refurbishment, Carla tells us that pirates will be taking over Frontierland at Mickey’s Halloween Party. Jack Sparrow will be there along with Goofy, Pluto, Chip, Dale and Pluto, who will lead guests in a variety of pirate games.

There’s plenty for the little monsters, too, with a special pirate treasure map coloring area and meet-and-greets with Phineas and Ferb – the first time at the Disneyland Resort! Here’s what else Mickey’s Halloween Party guests can look forward to:
•Mickey’s Costume Party Cavalcade – 8:30 and 10:30 each night
•Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular – 9:30 each night
• Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday
•Admission to Disneyland park up to 3 hours prior to the party
• Meet-and-greets with Disney Villains
•Treat stations with candy and healthy goodies

And don’t forget your costumes! Carla told me that her favorite part of Mickey’s Halloween Party is “seeing families come together, dressed up and experiencing Halloween as a family.” Halloween Party runs on select nights starting September 30 through October 31.

 

[PixiDustDears]

From the disney parks blog. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/09/sneak-peek-at-mickeys-halloween-party-at-disneyland-park/

Sounds like so much fun. I wonder what the extra places to explore are? And the Phineas and Ferb meet and greet will be something my kids are just going to love!! Me though...I'm on look out for Captain Jack!