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

[tkitty]

Me too!! we will be there on the same night the 11th, it will be our first halloween party too! Now to get over this cold I managed to catch a few days ago

Oh- I hope you feel better quick. Take some Air Borne type product- they seem to help me.
I went and hurt my back last month and thought I'd be fine by now, but getting worried that I will have to skip a few rides.
I just made up an invitation for my grandkids as we are surprising them with the party
Still very excited- I'm sure we'll have a blast.

 

[Dizneydaz]

We were there yesterday but not for the party. Got there about 2 and left DL about 5:30. Leaving the parking structure was pretty bad. Took over 20 min. from the time we exited the structure until we hit Ball Rd. (fly over was closed-they were getting ready to open it)

Wasn't too bad when we got there. Only 35 min for ST and we got a FP for Space with a return time of about 1-1/2 hours.

Hordes of guests starting streaming in at 4 and the park started getting really crowded. Wait times at 5 on ST and Space were much longer and FP were gone. (I don't know if they re-started them a 7?)

Rain hit for about a few minutes around 5:30 Big drops but didn't last long. however it did make for an awesome sunset and I wasn't the only one taking photos from Mickey and Friends (luckily we were parked on the top when we got there)

Turns out my DSis has never been to BTM Ranch during Halloween so I took her there to check it out. Once again the pumpkins didn't fail to amaze! I took several photos and some of these may not have been posted yet.

I was also on a mission (well actually 3). One was to pick up 2 of the Jack S coffins for a disboarder in Florida. I'll be bringing them to her next week. We also picked up one for my other DSis who loves everything Jack. (her birthday is right after Halloween so we'll probably give it to her early) Personally I woudn't pay $12 (basically $8 more than the popcorn) for it but it is pretty cute and the popcorn was yummy. At first we couldn't find the darn popcorn booth by HM. We found everything else but. But we did locate it and there wasn't any line.

I thought I read on here that last year's Ghost Mickey was a lantern (sorry didnt reread the whole thread) but the ones we found we actually for popcorn. Very clever to sell them in the stores and give you a voucher for popcorn. Means they don't have to stock them at the popcorn booths. Whoever thought of that idea should be given a raise.

I noticed that there weren't a lot of adults in costume. Mostly kids. The tram loads of people pouring on were mostly in street clothes. Maybe the costumed adults were already inside?

Here is part 1 of my photos...

Main Street. About 2 p.m. Not too many people yet.

exit sign

Window Shopping

Mickey' popcorn sign

and of course, Ghost Mickey 2010



more coming...

 

[Sherry E]

We were there yesterday but not for the party. Got there about 2 and left DL about 5:30. Leaving the parking structure was pretty bad. Took over 20 min. from the time we exited the structure until we hit Ball Rd. (fly over was closed-they were getting ready to open it)

Wasn't too bad when we got there. Only 35 min for ST and we got a FP for Space with a return time of about 1-1/2 hours.

Hordes of guests starting streaming in at 4 and the park started getting really crowded. Wait times at 5 on ST and Space were much longer and FP were gone. (I don't know if they re-started them a 7?)

Rain hit for about a few minutes around 5:30 Big drops but didn't last long. however it did make for an awesome sunset and I wasn't the only one taking photos from Mickey and Friends (luckily we were parked on the top when we got there)

Turns out my DSis has never been to BTM Ranch during Halloween so I took her there to check it out. Once again the pumpkins didn't fail to amaze! I took several photos and some of these may not have been posted yet.

I was also on a mission (well actually 3). One was to pick up 2 of the Jack S coffins for a disboarder in Florida. I'll be bringing them to her next week. We also picked up one for my other DSis who loves everything Jack. (her birthday is right after Halloween so we'll probably give it to her early) Personally I woudn't pay $12 (basically $8 more than the popcorn) for it but it is pretty cute and the popcorn was yummy. At first we couldn't find the darn popcorn booth by HM. We found everything else but. But we did locate it and there wasn't any line.

I thought I read on here that last year's Ghost Mickey was a lantern (sorry didnt reread the whole thread) but the ones we found we actually for popcorn. Very clever to sell them in the stores and give you a voucher for popcorn. Means they don't have to stock them at the popcorn booths. Whoever thought of that idea should be given a raise.

I noticed that there weren't a lot of adults in costume. Mostly kids. The tram loads of people pouring on were mostly in street clothes. Maybe the costumed adults were already inside?

Here is part 1 of my photos...

Main Street. About 2 p.m. Not too many people yet.

exit sign

Window Shopping

Mickey' popcorn sign

and of course, Ghost Mickey 2010



more coming...

Thank you so much for posting your wonderful photos, Dizneydaz!! I knew I could count on you to make a trip to DLR for Halloween Time sometime soon! Are you skipping the party (and the tons of candy) altogether this year?

I just love the way the sky looks in your photos - the contrast of the Halloween stuff against the blue of the sky and the clouds is very striking!

Yes - I was the one who first mentioned the Ghost Mickey lantern/light thingy...although I didn't personally think it was a lantern/light. I thought it was a popcorn bucket sold separately, just like the Santa Mickey buckets were sold last year for the holidays. When I saw the Ghost Mickey on some shelves, my first thought was, "Oh! The popcorn buckets are back!" To me, they looked exactly the same as the popcorn buckets from last year - basically the same size and everything. The only difference that I could see was that they didn't have popcorn in them.

It was Liza (funatdisney) who noticed that the things I thought were popcorn buckets were not exactly the same. And then, later on in the day, we stopped in a store on Main Street to look at something else, and Liza was talking to a CM in the shop about how these popcorn-buckets-that-were-not-actually-popcorn-buckets were rigged for lighting or some such thing. To me, at a glance, they looked exactly the same and if I had bought popcorn, I probably would have stuck in the bucket anyway!!


Anyway, I can't wait to see your Halloween Round-Up photos! There were only a few character pumpkins at the Round-Up on the day I was there because it was the first day of the season. By now, they are probably in pumpkin overload!

 

[thelittletiffany]

I'm back from my visit last week and although Halloween Time is cool, I think I prefer going during the summer. I really didn't appreciate the cloudy weather. My favorite thing was definitely Haunted Mansion Holiday, I think I liked it more than the normal version. Here are some pics of things that I haven't seen posted before:

Jack Skellington apples.

Nightmare Before Christmas toys.

Jack and Sally. I thought Sally was really pretty. They were both really interactive with people.

He kept talking to me about Halloween and trick or treating.

Dr. Facilier. No one seemed interested in taking a picture with him. He wandered off around the area outside the villains photo spot and tried to lure guests in but I think it mostly just creeped people out.

Duffy.

 

[Dizneydaz]

From Dia de Los Muertos

 

[Dizneydaz]

Signs of the party to come.

They started putting these out around 5 ish

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The crowds! This was about 5:15. Party guests coming in and also waiting for the 5:30 Soundasational.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Fun with pumpkins

 

[krispin41]

Keep em coming!!! LOVING ALL of the pics!!

I am getting so excited! 14 more days!!!

Kristan in NorCal

 

[Dizneydaz]

More from BTMR Halloween style

Roy and Dale Evans (according to Cowboy CM walkin' around)

Cheater, cheater, pumpkin eater!

 

[Dizneydaz]

Here are a few pix of last night's sunset. So pretty with all the clouds.

From on top of mickey and friends

About 20 min. later while still in line waiting to cross Ball Rd.

 

[Sherry E]

Dizneydaz -

Love love love the Peas in a Pod pumpkin and the Mr. Potato Head pumpkin!! Those are new this year, I think, and they are amazing. Yoda is always a winner in the pumpkin world, too!



thelittletiffany -

Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us! It's funny - you mentioned the weather. Last year in September, it was a sweltering 113 - 118 degrees in much of SoCal. This year September was kind of mild, for the most part!

I really love Haunted Mansion Holiday too! The detail is amazing.

Your photo with Duffy is adorable - when we walked by his pumpkin patch photo spot on 9/16, Duffy wasn't there! I love his little pumpkin outfit!

 

[Vala]

Dr. Facilier. No one seemed interested in taking a picture with him. He wandered off around the area outside the villains photo spot and tried to lure guests in but I think it mostly just creeped people out.

Now I am green with envy, and that color so doesn't suit me.

He's the one villain I am really dying to meet. He better be out in Paris next weekend, or I am not going to be happy!

 

[tkitty]

I love the pictures!
We still have more than a week till our Party but wondering if anyone can till me what rides to expect to be open?
Should we try to hit the rides early and save the trick or treating till later in the eve?
Do they pass out a list of locations for characters and candy?
Do most adults dress up, or would we be in the minority?
Does it matter how early we park, as far as the free parking goes?
Has anyone used the Verizon Disney app for special parties? Wondered if it has info.
Hoping I can learn a little before we go. I know the park well but have never done Halloween so any tips would be great!

 

[Showpony]

21 days...counting the days, hours and minutes till I can walk back in the park! I love DL at Halloween time! We try to go during this time every year, but usually go a week later so we get both Halloween and a little Christmas.

Found this thread a week ago and have been reading backwards to see what's going on or coming up. We don't have party tickets, and didn't plan on going, but have a list going of things to see and do and of course eat!

We usually do 6 days in Anaheim, 5 park days and 1 day somewhere else. Just a leisurely time riding, taking pictures, enjoying the parks and taking an afternoon break at the UVA bar in DTD.

I'm so excited I can't stand myself!! Lol...but you guys understand...21 more days...

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Dr. Facilier. No one seemed interested in taking a picture with him. He wandered off around the area outside the villains photo spot and tried to lure guests in but I think it mostly just creeped people out.

So odd!! I'm hearing in FL, him and Malleficant are the most popular. It may have something to do with the fact that the good doctor is now the host of their villian show. I can't wait to see him (my DD said she wants a pic with him, too)

 

[rentayenta]

I collect the popcorn buckets and those Mickey ones are darling!!! Dang, I'll miss them.

 

[tkitty]

Great MHP info! We'll be attending the party on 10/11 for the first time. The map is a great "Heads Up!"

 

[nik76]

We just wrapped up day 3 of our 10 day vacation. A third OVER! So sad...

Some things to report:

*You can turn a 6 day park hopper into an 8 day for $5 as long as you do it before the 6 days are used.

*As a larger Pooh Sized girl, I've been able to ride everything I've tried. I almost thought that wouldn't be the case on the Rockets in DCA, but they actually have seat belt extenders.

*If you have a Windows Phone and have been saddened there are no Disney apps, DL the Disney Bot app. It's been pretty darn accurate.

*GCA cards are priceless. My son had a brain injury a couple of years ago on a bunkbead ladder. He gets very impatient and distracting to put it mildly. My nephew is "On the Spectrum" and is pretty much the same, but more so. Our pediatrician told us to just go to City Hall, explain the kids do not do well in lines, etc. Both kids qualified fore CGA "alternate entrance" passes. What that means is that on rides that have them, we usually go through the Fast Pass Line, or otherwise the exits. I felt guilty at first passing everyone in line by, but I know that if you had me next to you with my son for those 30 minutes you were in line, you would be begging me to go ahead.

*Having groceries delivered to the hotel saved us a LOT of money.

*Avoiding mid afternoons is a smart choice - taking a nap or a swim instead.

*Aladdin (the show) has no flying carpet right now due to the accident the other day.

*HoJo rocks. Except I wish the bathtubs were bigger...

Dunno if any of that helps anyone, but...

I can't wait for MHP on Monday!!!

Tomorrow is Goofy's Kitchen. Hmm, I have to get up in 5 hours. I should go to bed...

 

[Dizneydaz]

I love the pictures!
We still have more than a week till our Party but wondering if anyone can till me what rides to expect to be open? I believe most rides will be open-especially the headliners
Should we try to hit the rides early and save the trick or treating till later in the eve? YES! That candy can get pretty heavy. I carried 20# on my back last year. Towards the end of the night you can just keep going through the candy lines pretty much non-stop. Going while the parade is on is a good time. Especially the trail in FL right by the parade route.
Do they pass out a list of locations for characters and candy? Yes on the candy trails. Not sure about characters. Oh and make sure to ask for the healthy treat. We came home with a ton of Craisins last year
Do most adults dress up, or would we be in the minority? A lot do, but not all. My DD11 dressed up, I just wore extra makeup.
Does it matter how early we park, as far as the free parking goes? Not sure on this, sorry.
Has anyone used the Verizon Disney app for special parties? Wondered if it has info. No.
Hoping I can learn a little before we go. I know the park well but have never done Halloween so any tips would be great!

I answered a few for you.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Here are a few of the Halloween borders available this year.

I think the lightning looks great with the castle shot.

This was just 3 of them. There are quite a few more. One with Mickey puimpkin in flames that's pretty cool