Originally Posted By mmaus1962 I haven't been to DL at Halloween time in, like, forever. And especially not since they've started doing it up right (as I hear tell). I was thinking about going in October and considering buying a ticket for the separate ticketed Halloween Party at DCA. However, I won't be bringing any kids with me to do the trick-or-treating or anything. So here's my question: How does the Halloween Party thing play for adults? Is it worth it to pay extra for an evening in DCA or is it more than that? Opinions, please.
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch I went last year with a group of all adults [well at least age-wise ]. We hit all of the trick-or-treat stations, did a few rides and got our picture taken with some villains. It was a total blast. However, I don't think I would do it all by myself.
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 Thanks, gaydsnywitch. Was the the entire park open or just certain attractions?
Originally Posted By sugarplum The entire park is pretty much open...there might be a few attractions, shows or restaurants that aren't, but the major ones are. I absolutely love it, but then again, I'm a Halloween baby and therefore love all things Halloween. Hope you have a great time (if you decide to go)!
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch I seem to recall that a lot of things were open. Aladdin wasn't though. Golden Dreams wasn't open because the rotunda that is the entry was the location of villains photo area. There were several candy stations through things like the challenge trail and the animation building. If you go, I would recommend bringing an extra bag or two; the one they gave us got too full.
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 Oh, good. That might be a good time to get in some serious attraction riding. Thanks, sugarplum. gdw, thanks for the tip!
Originally Posted By rockcow1 << I would recommend bringing an extra bag or two; the one they gave us got too full>> Totally agree! Last year my family had to buy an extra suitcase to bring candy home. We took pillowcases and all four were about 2/3's full. They were VERY generous. It was fun! Do it at least once!
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove We're talking chocolate, right, mmaus? None of that million kinds of cheapo nasty stuff that comes in a huge bag? (please, please, please say you're a chocoholic too...)
Originally Posted By rockcow1 Full size kissables (Hersey kisses covered like m&m's), Kit kats, smarties, reese's cups, other Hersey candies, and the usual small stuff like Dum Dum's, now and laters, sweet tarts. Some stations had dried apples, packs of carrots and apples and fruit roll ups.
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 Chocolate is its own (very necessary) food group providing one's daily serving(s) of happiness in a wrapper. Yes, that should have read, "But was it chocolate?"
Originally Posted By rockcow1 Stil.... of course GOOD candy is chocolate!!! My nightstand drawer has a bag of kisses as we speak!
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove <<Chocolate is its own (very necessary) food group providing one's daily serving(s) of happiness in a wrapper. Yes, that should have read, "But was it chocolate?">> <<Stil.... of course GOOD candy is chocolate!!! My nightstand drawer has a bag of kisses as we speak!>> Well, all RIGHT then! Two more lovely candidates for our 1st International 2009 Meet (or whatever it's called) for the first weekend (and days adjacent) in December '09! The first mini-meet to be declared is the chocolate meet that will be held at the heights of Tarzan's treehouse. Check out the "Kisses for SoThisIsLove" thread at your leisure and join the fun. We will have to have a blood-brothers kind of thing, I'm thinking. Instead of pricking blood and shaking hands, perhaps we could just melt a kiss or something and bond. My DD33 made me the greatest sign with her vinyl lettering machine: "Chocolate. It's not just for breakfast anymore!"
Originally Posted By rockcow1 I'm sorry Stil.. I didn't mean for my comment to come off so stern. I just get so emotional when chocolate is discussed. I left to make brownies...now I feel better.
Originally Posted By Waistcoated Rabbit Count me in on that choco meet. O__O man I wish I had some chocolate right now..
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 DH and I have gone the past 3 years. If you really enjoy Halloween I think you'll be happy that you went. We love it and wouldn't miss it now. Last year our son and his wife met us in DLR. We bought tix for all of us. Son was so so about going but his wife talked him into wearing a costume that was easily made back into street clothes. They had a blast and the costume stayed on all night It's kind of hard to explain the "vibe." You will see adorable families dressed in themed costumes, adults in street clothes, casual costumes and full theatric gowns and makeup. There is music, a small parade at the end which is cute and LOTS of candy. One tip, try not to head into "Hollywood" for the trick or treat trails. This area tends to get clogged up as many people head into this "dead" end area. Hit some rides, get in lines if they are short, there is PLENTY of candy even when the party is ending We went into the Redwood Trail for the first time during the Treat. It's a great way to check out some things that you may not see otherwise. Another fun thing is TOT with an elevator full of costumed adults I have a picture of my candy stash. I'll see if I can post it. One year I rode on Soarin with Superman next to me
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 OK, I can't do it. I'm seeing, "snack size" butterfingers, snickers, twix, m&m's, tootsie rolls, nestle crunch and full size bags of Nestle mini kisses, lots of nerds and such, apples, raisins, fruit leathers. Each station has a healthy choice. Sometimes they'd hand you both. The healthy choices came in handy the next day in Disneyland The games are also open and you receive a prize whether you win or not
Originally Posted By jibbly Thank you everyone for your opinions. I was going to post this same question. Also, any idea how early one must purchase tickets?
