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

[chrissiecutie]

I haven't worn costumes to the party, either! I just go as myself! At least half of the party guests will not be in costumes, if not more than that. No one pays attention or notices. It's a really good blend of costumes/no costumes and everyone doing is their own thing.

I mean, obviously we will be looking at the people with the really fantastic costumes - it's hard to ignore adults dressed as giant crayons, enormous teddy bears or wearing costumes that light up from head to toe, but the ones with costumes pay no attention to those of us who don't wear them!

A lot of party guests most likely end up buying their tickets on the spot - for example, the ones who don't follow discussions boards, of course! They may visit DLR with little to no planning at all (yes, there are still many people who go into it with no planning at all other than to book a hotel), and while they are there they learn that there's a party on this night or that night, so they decide to buy last minute/day-of-event tickets. Chances are, they don't bother running out and getting costumes

Thanks for this! I've been trying to talk DH into going as a "theme". You know...DS as Peter Pan, Me as Tink & DH as Capt Hook, or something like that. But DH will have none of it! So I'm glad to hear that we wont stick out by not being in costume. Oh DS will still have a great costume and I will just focus all my "costume energy" on creating the perfect costume for him! Oh well...

 

[disneychrista]

Costumes are great but since I won't be wearing it any other time I do it "on the cheap."

Last year I went as a Mouseketeer - got a skirt from my mom, use a turtleneck that I had alread, printout out a logo & name to stuck to shirt. The only thing I bought was mouseears ($12).

This year I am going to be Mickey Mouse - same mouse ears as last year, pair of red shorts ($5), black tights/leggings ($5), black long sleeve shirt (have), Yellow Shoes ($10), white gloves (have). So total of $20. And everything I can wear again, without being Mickey.

 

[Sherry E]

Thanks for this! I've been trying to talk DH into going as a "theme". You know...DS as Peter Pan, Me as Tink & DH as Capt Hook, or something like that. But DH will have none of it! So I'm glad to hear that we wont stick out by not being in costume. Oh DS will still have a great costume and I will just focus all my "costume energy" on creating the perfect costume for him! Oh well...

I was giggling at the "...DH will have none of it" part! He wants no part of any kind of costume!

Yes, you and DH will be fine, and will definitely not stick out. The people in costumes could not have cared less about me not being in costume. Everyone is focused on their treat collecting, character photos, fireworks/cavalcade-watching and rides. Plus, there are cool effects around DL - like the fog over the Rivers of America, and the skeleton/spider and other spooky projections on the ground and on the Castle. There's too much to see to be worried about anyone's lack of a costume.

If you start to feel too out of place, though, you can always buy a wacky hat or a pair of witch ears, candy corn ears, pumpkin ears or Jack Skellington ears - just to have something on that's out of the ordinary!

I have also seen a lot of parents doing what you're going to do as well - where their children are wearing costumes, but the parents are in street clothes. Sometimes even the kids are not in costume. It all balances out.

 

[DisneyIsMagical]

Costumes are great but since I won't be wearing it any other time I do it "on the cheap."

Last year I went as a Mouseketeer - got a skirt from my mom, use a turtleneck that I had alread, printout out a logo & name to stuck to shirt. The only thing I bought was mouseears ($12).

This year I am going to be Mickey Mouse - same mouse ears as last year, pair of red shorts ($5), black tights/leggings ($5), black long sleeve shirt (have), Yellow Shoes ($10), white gloves (have). So total of $20. And everything I can wear again, without being Mickey.

Great idea! I will be going as Minnie this year. I already have the clip on Minnie ears, a friend is making my red/ white polka dot dress, underneath I will wear black leggings and a black long sleeve tee. I am taking a pair of black crocs and either covering them with yellow duck tape or yellow adhesive felt!

 

[Peepster]

Got our tickets in the mail yesterday! So excited! Now if we could just get the time to pass faster...

Our costumes will be non-traditional...we went as bacon & eggs at WDW last time. Have to see what we can whip up this time (no yolk intended).

Will the 23rd (Tuesday party) be a crowded one in the opinion of you vets?

Auntie Peep (who cannot for the life of her remember how to fix her sig line, sorry)

 

[Arizona Rita]

Hey Everyone
What is this CD you are talking about with "Screams" on it and all?
How do I order a copy!
Congrats to those who have your tkts! C"mon Thursday!!

 

[monkey30]

i am still debating if we should do the party, gotta make up my mind and get tickets for the first one... hopefully there will be some!

 

[laura&fam]

Love the bacon and eggs idea! I tried to think of something along those lines but couldn't think of anything that would look ok alone (3 kids, 3 different schools). So we're going as the Incredibles. Just got our tickets for the 19th in the mail yesterday!

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

thanks everyone for responding that we won't look out of place if we don't wear a costume to the party...we are excited to see Disneyland decorated for Halloween!!!!!!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

the cd is what i got at the century 21 store (if thats the name)

its called magic kingdoms event party music it has
not so scary hallowen part hollowishes 12345,
the boo too you halloween parad 67891011

ddisney pirates and princess party 12, music magic mayjham 13 14 15 16 17 18

bonus tracks halloween villans mix and mingle 20 pirate and princess yo ho main street.
dreams along with mickey
21, 22 23 24 25 26 27

my fav is maleficent descends lol number 25

 

[revwog1974]

I just saw on Pinterest some very cute family costume ideas. It includes the Incredibles, which people have talked about and some others. http://www.bellebebes.co.uk/2011/10/family-in-fancy-dress/

 

[I❤MICKEY]

I've seen some pictures and you tube videos of the trick or treating at the halloween parties. Everyone seemed to have the same treat bags. Is a treat bag included in the cost of the ticket? Or is there a treat bag for sale that the majority of people purchase?

 

[skiingfast]

I've seen some pictures and you tube videos of the trick or treating at the halloween parties. Everyone seemed to have the same treat bags. Is a treat bag included in the cost of the ticket? Or is there a treat bag for sale that the majority of people purchase?

What you probably saw are the bags you get with the party tickets. There are other bags that are bigger available for purchase in the park and you may want to bring our own from home.

 

[Sherry E]

I've seen some pictures and you tube videos of the trick or treating at the halloween parties. Everyone seemed to have the same treat bags. Is a treat bag included in the cost of the ticket? Or is there a treat bag for sale that the majority of people purchase?

Actually, I just posted this (below) last week! There are flimsy plastic bags that you get with your admission/wrist bands, and they don't hold a lot of candy overall, but people were buying these:

lorieintucson -

Yes, you'll be able to enter Disneyland (not California Adventure) in costume at 4 p.m. on 10/12 (and on any day when the party begins at 7 p.m.)!

You will get some rather flimsy plastic bags when you get your wrist band at the entrance to DL. They are okay if you don't plan on stopping at many treat stations, but most people agree that these bags don't hold much. We went to every treat trail and every treat station except one (the one in the French Market), and the plastic bag they gave out would not have held all the candy I collected!

So I bought this tote bag at one of the shops - it twinkles, too (you press a button and the little lights start blinking!) - and I saw a lot of people with this bag:

This bag was also popular. I saw many people carrying it - but I didn't like it because it was shiny and cheap-looking in person:

Or you can get these buckets:

There were both popcorn buckets and lanterns being sold that looked like Ghost Mickey, so I suppose you could always empty out the popcorn and thrown in some candy:

 

[I❤MICKEY]

Thank you for the info Skiingfast and Sherry.

Sherry - about how much would you say the twinkle bag cost? Debating if I would buy a special disney treat bag for the boys or bring one from home. Do you know if the bags are only for sale during the party? The party is actually our last night in the park so if I did buy one I would probably want to buy earlier in the week rather than once the party starts.

 

[Sherry E]

Thank you for the info Skiingfast and Sherry.

Sherry - about how much would you say the twinkle bag cost? Debating if I would buy a special disney treat bag for the boys or bring one from home. Do you know if the bags are only for sale during the party? The party is actually our last night in the park so if I did buy one I would probably want to buy earlier in the week rather than once the party starts.

The twinkly bag was $9.95 (base price) before tax was added, and before they deducted my 20% Annual Pass discount.

The twinkly green/black bag was on sale the first day of Halloween Time season last year - September 16th - to the general public! That's when I first saw it, and then I bought it on my party night, which was Monday, October 3rd (the second night of Mickey's Halloween Party). That bag was very popular, so I couldn't find any in the stores several hours before the party but I remembered seeing it on 9/16. Finally, shortly before the party began, a stash of the bags suddenly appeared out of nowhere in a store and I snapped it up!

The orange bag was all over the place - it was around $5, I think - maybe $4.95 before tax, I think?

 

[tksbaskets]

I'm with you Sherry not being overly (at all) fond of shiny recycled plastic looking bags. I don't like the feel of them or carrying them. Give me a nice cotton tote bag any day!

Love the cute designs though

 

[I❤MICKEY]

The twinkly bag was $9.95 (base price) before tax was added, and before they deducted my 20% Annual Pass discount.

The twinkly green/black bag was on sale the first day of Halloween Time season last year - September 16th - to the general public! That's when I first saw it, and then I bought it on my party night, which was Monday, October 3rd (the second night of Mickey's Halloween Party). That bag was very popular, so I couldn't find any in the stores several hours before the party but I remembered seeing it on 9/16. Finally, shortly before the party began, a stash of the bags suddenly appeared out of nowhere in a store and I snapped it up!

The orange bag was all over the place - it was around $5, I think - maybe $4.95 before tax, I think?

Thank you.

 

[Girimama33]

I have a random question about the Halloween party...Are the FP machines still working and in effect during party hours?

 

[Elk Grove Chris]

FP machines were not working at the Halloween party I attended last year, I think this is standard operating procedure.