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

[revwog1974]

Does anyone know how busy it tends to be on weekends wound thr Halloween season? I'm trying to decide if it would be faster and simpler to buy dessert seating for Fantasmic. I don't really want to but my daughter hasn't ever seen it and she's 6 so I don't think she's going to do well sitting for hours waiting for the show and I want her to be able to see well. Over at the Fantasmic thread they seem to think October is off season and not bisy and that's not the same thing you say on this thread. From their perspective it probably is off season and they may be less familiar with the Halloween season. I don't know.

 

[AussieMumma]

Hi all, just popping in to subscribe to this thread.
We are looking forward to going to our first halloween party this year. We've been to DLR three times before and WDW once but the kids have been too young or we haven't been there at the right dates to go to a party before.
Not sure I'll get through all 200+ pages on here but I'm going to do my best

 

[Rynosaur]

this might be our first year we will make it to the a halloween party. it also may be our little man's first trip to the park.

we have a wedding we are going to in L.A. on the 27th and we are thinking about going to california a bit early as i seem to remember they often have a party on friday night before halloween. decisions, decisions.

 

[Sherry E]

Off of the Halloween topic for a minute (sort of), I just wanted to let you all know that I attended the AP preview for Cars Land/Buena Vista Street 2 days ago (Saturday, 6/9/12), and have begun posting lots and lots of photos (and a few observations/opinions) in my existing TR thread. I've only scratched the surface!

I know there's a lot of excitement and curiosity about Cars Land and Buena Vista Street - some folks don't want the surprise to be spoiled (totally understandable), while others want to see as many photos as possible (totally understandable!). So if you are interested in seeing what I've already posted and what I will continue to post today, here is the link (which should take you to Page 180 of my TR; then go to Post #2695):

CARS LAND MANIA (and Buena Vista Street too)! Cars Land/Buena Vista Street photos start on Page 180/Post #2695


I took just under 750 photos in about 9 - 9.5 hours on Saturday, but that also included a stop in DL too (after I tore myself away from Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Ghirardelli, that is!).


When I strolled through these 2 wonderful new lands (and they are both awesome in their own unique ways, and they make very good additions to DCA!), I tried to envision how or if they could be decorated for Halloween Time and the holiday season (I am always thinking with a Halloween/Christmas kind of angle!) - maybe not this year, but eventually.

Because of its fun, whimsical nature, I can totally picture Cars Land getting both Halloween and Christmas touches - in fact, there is a 'tower of tires' in the center of Radiator Springs that is just begging for some colored holiday lights. They could set it up as though the Cars characters are trick or treating through town (and getting motor oil or spare parts instead of candy!).

As for Buena Vista Street, I'm not sure. BVS is definitely perfect for Christmas time merriment - no doubt about that - but I'm not sure if Disney would go all out with any Halloween touches there. They would definitely have to use the vintage Halloween approach, if they did anything.

What I am mainly hoping is that, now that DCA's expansion is finished and those pesky walls are coming down, DCA will once again be part of Halloween Time, in some way!

 

[nicolispicoli]

Does anyone know how busy it tends to be on weekends wound thr Halloween season? I'm trying to decide if it would be faster and simpler to buy dessert seating for Fantasmic. I don't really want to but my daughter hasn't ever seen it and she's 6 so I don't think she's going to do well sitting for hours waiting for the show and I want her to be able to see well. Over at the Fantasmic thread they seem to think October is off season and not bisy and that's not the same thing you say on this thread. From their perspective it probably is off season and they may be less familiar with the Halloween season. I don't know.

As you probably know, any weekend is busy, I would say even more so during Halloweentime. People have said it's not busy, but each year, especially with the addition of the parties, it has gotten much busier. I've only been during the 3rd weekend in October and it was pretty busy, but not horrible. If you haven't done the fantasmic dessert and it's your childs first time, I would recommend it. We did it during Veterans day weekend last year, right when holiday time started and it was GREAT! To me, it was worth the cost for 4 of us (and baby who was obviously free) to attend and not wait around for seats. The dessert boxes were great and waaaay more than one person could eat in a sitting unless they've fasted all day. The drink service and the views are fantasic. We were smack dab in the middle and in the back row, but I loved it. I plan on doing it again when we're there in October.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

i hope they will give ap ppl the party dates soon, come on disney whats the hold up ppl make plans 6months ahead of time some times, why cant they tell us when the party's are. god i hope my days have a party even a mon or tue one please Disney Faery sprinkle some magic an tell me the first week of oct party dates lol

 

[MizzFran17]

I'm hoping (wishing?) they come out with these dates early next week, after all of the DCA hoopla happens. I need to make a few changes to our already reserved vaca but I just want to call and get it all done in one shot!

 

[Girimama33]

I'm hoping (wishing?) they come out with these dates early next week, after all of the DCA hoopla happens. I need to make a few changes to our already reserved vaca but I just want to call and get it all done in one shot!

Yay Fran! Glad you are making an October trip...What days are you planning?

 

[MizzFran17]

Yay Fran! Glad you are making an October trip...What days are you planning?

Jana, right now scheduled for Oct 2-4. But somewhat flexible since I definitely want to try out the party on our first night there. My plans keep getting bigger and bigger (and more expensive!). I just want to know the party dates to finalize!

 

[Girimama33]

Jana, right now scheduled for Oct 2-4. But somewhat flexible since I definitely want to try out the party on our first night there. My plans keep getting bigger and bigger (and more expensive!). I just want to know the party dates to finalize!

No kidding. We are going to be there from Monday - Thursdsay (22-25), and will be hoping to go to the Tuesday night party...if that is what they have going on this year. I would love to get the plans finalized too...I still haven't officially "sold" the HP to Dh yet...so I need to get the tickets bought to make it official {insert sneaky smiley}

 

[kmrein]

Hello! Subbing here as I prepare for my first trip to DL!!! It looks like we'll be there towards the beginning of Halloween Time (our dates are 9/12-9/29) so I'm looking forward to soaking up all the knowledge from everyone here. We're not going specifically FOR Halloween festivities (it just happens to be when DH and I can both get a week off and travel), but are definitely excited to see what's in store, enjoy the decorations and I am super excited for the special Haunted Mansion (I hope it's up by the time we get there as I read somewhere that it is closed to be decorated in mid-Sept).

 

[DnA2010]

Does anyone think there might be parties the week of September 24-29ish, or do you think they won't start till October? Possibly Friday the 28th? Thinking of a trip during that week due to DD8's school having 2 days of it off

 

[Bert Chimneysweep]

is it bad that I am returning to this thread,after being around for last year, to plan our trip for............

2015!!!

 

[nicolispicoli]

is it bad that I am returning to this thread,after being around for last year, to plan our trip for............

2015!!!

Planning is half the fun! No judgement here

 

[JadeDarkstar]

You know I notice some are trying to go to the oct 2ed party (im hoping to do this too) and i see some of us will be there same times (oct 1-5th for us) id love to meet a few dissers. I have never met any I will be keeping my eyes open for lime green mickey heads but if any here wanted to make a time date to meet some where in the park the first week of oct i would defiantly be up to it even if its a quick hi nice to meet you, grab a few pics and then on our ways maybe at the castle?

 

[ryleeranger]

Is the party usually just for the month of October? We went last year and it was awesome! I want to go again this year but I think we'll be there at the end of Sept. this time.

 

[jessicaerv]

I think I might be onto something. I haven't read the whole thread through (can you imagine??), but I think MHP might start on 9/28. Here's my reasoning:

I was noodling over going back in October this year because we had such a fantastic time last year. I thought we might go the second week in October, but remembered hearing that it can be crowded due to Columbus Day and Gay Days. I googled the dates (I'm sure you all know when they are) and on the Gay Days site I clicked through to see what the special tickets prices they are offering are. On the top of the page there is this note:

"Welcome Gay Days 2012! Tickets are valid 10/03/12 through 10/16/12. Ticket store closed 9pm PST on 10/4/12. Note: Due to a separate ticketed event, Disneyland Park will be closing at 5 pm PST on 9/28, 10/02, 10/05, 10/09 and 10/12/12."

Those are Friday and Tuesday nights! What say you all?

 

[Sherry E]

I think I might be onto something. I haven't read the whole thread through (can you imagine??), but I think MHP might start on 9/28. Here's my reasoning:

I was noodling over going back in October this year because we had such a fantastic time last year. I thought we might go the second week in October, but remembered hearing that it can be crowded due to Columbus Day and Gay Days. I googled the dates (I'm sure you all know when they are) and on the Gay Days site I clicked through to see what the special tickets prices they are offering are. On the top of the page there is this note:

"Welcome Gay Days 2012! Tickets are valid 10/03/12 through 10/16/12. Ticket store closed 9pm PST on 10/4/12. Note: Due to a separate ticketed event, Disneyland Park will be closing at 5 pm PST on 9/28, 10/02, 10/05, 10/09 and 10/12/12."

Those are Friday and Tuesday nights! What say you all?

I think you've definitely stumbled upon something! Those are likely the first 5 nights of the party. I thought that it would start on 9/28, but they usually have 10 party nights. Since there is going to be a party on 10/31 (Wednesday), I wonder if there will still be a party on Tuesday, 10/30 (which would mean back-to-back party nights) or possibly Monday, 10/29?? It seems like they'd either have to cut off a night somewhere, or they'd have to have it on 11 nights. Hmmm....

Anyway, thanks so much for the update! At least the Gay Days folks get to know something in advance, even though the rest of us apparently have to wait!

 

[jessicaerv]

Odd that the note doesn't mention Tuesday 10/16 even though the tickets are valid through 10/16. Must have just been an oversight.

Wow, I feel like a supersleuth!! (insert Sherlock Holmes smiley here)

 

[JadeDarkstar]

ty ty i think you helped us and that looks to mean its gona be is disney land park this year still and if your right it would be the day be for my sons bday yeah