Let's get the Halloween details already!

[mdb07]

So has anyone heard or seen anything official yet from Disney on the 2015 Halloween dates? We are booking for the 10/31 cruise and I am getting worried that they may choose not to offer anything for Halloween on that cruise, since most of the cruise is after Halloween. I would hate for the kids to miss out on Halloween, and I would have to think Disney would at least do something for them on that first night (even just some form of light trick-or-treating would be fine), but the lack of information is making me nervous.

 

[IWannaCruise]

I'm on the Oct 9 Wonder 2 night out of San Diego. I hope we get the Halloween festivities. I'm kind of concerned that because it's only 2 nights, we might not

 

[mlayton14]

we two were thinking about the 10/31 cruise and I'm worried that the only Halloween festivities would be on the first day as my kids love HalloweenI have read that they take the decorations down the day after Halloween but in this case would it make sense to have an extra day or two of the festivities?

 

[CTU]

I just booked my family for the 10/31 cruise on the Fantasy.... everyone loves Halloween so I hope they do have something on day 1 for our enjoyment.

 

[Crystal O_o]

Looks like it should be announced soon, since the website has changed to this:
Sail Dates

Ship Sail Dates
Disney Magic TBD
Disney Wonder TBD
Disney Dream TBD
Disney Fantasy TBD

 

[anricat]

I figured it would happen near when they announced all the halloween party stuff at WDW and I think that just happened.

 

[anricat]

Er, not announced, but when they went on sale. I know they announced the dates for the NSSHP, but they went on sale today, I think.

 

[perditax]

Here's a little video I found last night, while we wait for the dates:

 

[closetmickey]

I'm on the Oct 9 Wonder 2 night out of San Diego. I hope we get the Halloween festivities. I'm kind of concerned that because it's only 2 nights, we might not

Me too!! Fingers crossed....

 

[melissa0927]

We also will be on the 10/31 and I was wondering if they will have events on 10/31 with so much going on during the first night already (Sail Away Party, Open houses at kinds club, etc) I am hoping they do !!!

 

[perditax]

Still TBD. Here's the link for those who like to check obsessively.

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/holiday-cruises/halloween/

 

[nearlyfallinstar]

TBA is driving me crazy! lol.

 

[Crystal O_o]

TBA is driving me crazy! lol.

me too

 

[cruisnfamily]

I am cruising mid september, for my 25th wedding anniversary. I had NO IDEA that there might be Halloween festivities on this sailing. I wish there weren't. I have no interest in this and if the cruise was not based on the date of my anniversary, I would move it to another date in order to avoid this. It is 6 WEEKS before Halloween! And I am sad that there will be pumpkin faces in the portholes...I hope that the decorations are not all over the ship, in my opinion it will greatly diminish the atmosphere.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I am cruising mid september, for my 25th wedding anniversary. I had NO IDEA that there might be Halloween festivities on this sailing. I wish there weren't. I have no interest in this and if the cruise was not based on the date of my anniversary, I would move it to another date in order to avoid this. It is 6 WEEKS before Halloween! And I am sad that there will be pumpkin faces in the portholes...I hope that the decorations are not all over the ship, in my opinion it will greatly diminish the atmosphere.

The atrium in mid-September last year


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And I agree, I would rather had a "regular" cruise instead of Halloween in September.

 

[undertheradar]

We sailed last Sep 14 and had the Halloween theme, it was our 25th anniversary and we didn't notice that much Halloween stuff.

Congrats!

 

[tinkerone]

its sort of in your face when your in the atrium, as shmoos photos show, however I can't say I saw much anywhere else. on Halloween there was a pumpkin at the entrance to the buffet with candy around it but that's pretty much it.

I also didn't like the cut outs in the windows. my family on the other hand did. everyone has different tastes.

eta-great shots shmoo! very nice.

 

[Jasesmom]

At the end of January last year they releases the information about the Halloween festivities on board for the fall. Here we are at the end of February and we have yet to hear about this year's Halloween activities. Arg.

(I haven't got a question or anything useful to say, just looking to commiserate with others waiting to hear about all the ghoulish delights that may await those of us cruising this October.)

So someone on our cruise meet site posted the dates for this year are Sept 7-October 30... Said the dates were released today on the TA site

 

[Jasesmom]

Discover treats, tricks, magical mischief and spooky surroundings as you celebrate Halloween on the High Seas! Thrills and chills await you at every turn with Halloween-themed parties, lively entertainment and elaborate décor-including an evolving Halloween Tree that eerily transforms throughout your cruise.

Sail Dates
Disney Dream
September 7 - October 30, 2015

Other special experiences include:

Mickey's Mouse-querade Party—an atrium party scare-a-bration in addition to Pirate Night—with ghoulish games, trick-or-treating, dancing and some favorite Disney Pals in their Halloween attire
Halloween-themed activities for all ages, such as mask-making for kids and pumpkin-carving for teens
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing and Scream, an interactive movie experience where you're part of the action, followed by a meet-and-greet with Jack and Sally
Haunted Stories of the Sea—a campfire-style storytelling experience on the deck
Halloween movie marathon to get you in the spirit, shown on Funnel Vision and on the dedicated in-room television channel
Halloween Isn't Just for Kids—an adults-only party that includes a costume contest
And more spooky surprises await you onboard!

With so much to see and do, you won't want to miss this Halloween celebration at sea. Be sure to pack your favorite costumes and get ready for happy haunts.

Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change and may vary by ship and itinerary.

 

[jetskigrl]

This was posted on a different website 2 days ago. But I haven't seen this information here yet (or I just missed it).

If you're looking at booking a Disney Cruise this fall, we have the schedule for the Halloween on the High Seas and Very MerryTime sailings.

Halloween on the High Seas

Ship First Sail Date Last Sail Date
Magic October 4, 2015 October 28, 2015
Wonder October 1, 2015 October 23, 2015
Dream September 7, 2015 October 30, 2015
Fantasy September 5, 2015 October 31, 2015


Very MerryTime

Ship First Sail Date Last Sail Date
Magic November 11, 2015 December 23, 2015
Wonder November 6, 2015 December 24, 2015
Dream November 9, 2015 December 24, 2015
Fantasy November 14, 2015 December 19, 2015