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Mickey’s Halloween Party is a special extra-ticket national car rentals used car sales event held select nights at at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, during the Halloween season. The party includes a special fireworks show featuring national car rentals used car sales a fly-by of Zero (instead of Tinker Bell), a costumed character cavalcade,  trick-or-treating, dance parties, national car rentals used car sales and more.
Mickey’s Halloween Party takes place in Disneyland on select nights in the fall, typically running from late-September until Halloween. In 2013, the party dates are September 27, October 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, and 31.
Officially the Party runs from 6 pm on some nights and 7 pm on others. The party runs until 11 pm or 12 am, depending on the night. Guests with valid Halloween party tickets may enter the park up to three hours prior to the event s start time.
You sure can. Mickey s Halloween Party tickets are totally separate from regular park admission media. If you have a one day, one park ticket, you’re welcome to visit DCA in the morning and then Mickey s Halloween Party in the evening using a Party ticket. This would not count as a “Park Hop.”
Same-day tickets may be available for some parties on the day of the event, but you should absolutely buy your tickets national car rentals used car sales in advance if you’d like to attend. A limited number of tickets is available for each party. The event does typically sell out on October weekends.
Depending on what time you arrive at Disneyland, some or all of the entrance turnstiles will be dedicated to Party admission. Look for the signs indicating where to go. When you enter the park with a Halloween Party ticket, national car rentals used car sales a cast member will place a plastic wristband on your arm and hand you a plastic candy collection bag. Also be sure to grab a map/schedule on the way in.
No one will forcibly remove you from the park, but beginning at around 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm (depending on when the party starts) cast members will set up moving checkpoints for wristbands. If you’re not wearing a wristband, then you’ll be directed toward national car rentals used car sales the park exit. Wristband checks occur periodically at the attractions.
No. Beginning in late afternoon, several stations will be set up inside the park to distribute wristbands to Party guests who are already inside. Stop by one of the stations; they’ll scan your ticket, give you a wristband, and you can be back to the fun in no time.
Costumes are NOT required to attend the Party, national car rentals used car sales but many guests do add to the fun by getting dressed up. There are a few restrictions on costumes (more on that in a sec), but there is no requirement that costumes be Disney-related. Many guests choose to give a nod to Disney in their dress-up (Mouseketeers and pirates national car rentals used car sales are popular choices), but you’ll also see plenty of non-Disney superheros on hand.
Autumn temperatures at Disneyland are still quite warm. Particularly for the earlier parties, you might encounter temperatures well into the 80s. This is not the time for fuzzy bear suits or full body armor. national car rentals used car sales Think more along the lines of hula skirts and baseball jerseys for maximum comfort.
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When I attended the party last year, I was surprised at how busy the party was. I’ve personally found the lines for the rides to be quite short during the Party; however other aspects of the event can feel quite intense crowd-wise. Think of party nights as a regular busy day at the park, or a 6 or 7 on the crowd calendar. I found it impossible to do everything. With so many meet and greets, candy stations, fireworks, and the cavalcade, I did not ride any attractions when I attended the Party. There just wasn t enough time.
Well, not every last one, but most of the rides are fully operational during the Party. In 2012, the following rides were not available national car rentals used car sales to Party guests: Tarzan s Tree House, Casey Junior, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and Innoventions. Plus all of Mickey s Toontown is closed during the Halloween party.
This depends on your priorities. national car rentals used car sales The ride wait times during the Party are usually minimal. If your main goal for the Party is to get some quality Indiana Jones Adventure time in, then by all means ride on. Disneyland does offer two special Halloween national car rentals used car sales attractions (Space Mountain national car rentals used car sales Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday), but these are NOT exclusive to Mickey s Halloween Party, national car rentals used car sales and they can attract hefty wait times.
Every guest of the Party, children and adults, will be given a trick or treat bag upon entering the park. You’re also welcome to bring your own bag if that’s more your speed. There will be eight treat stations scattered throughout the park. These are noted on the Mickey s Halloween Party map and can be found in the park by looking for the special large Halloween-themed “lamp posts.”
As you walk through the park, stop by the treat stations, and cast members will add candy to your bag. There are dozens of types of candy available, including everything from off-brand candy corn to name brand mini candy bars. Typically guests report receiving an even mix of sugar-based (Dots, US Smarties, lollipops, Twizzlers, etc.) and chocolate-based (mini Hershey bars, M Ms, Tootsie Rolls, etc.) candy. Many of the stations will have an alternative national car rentals used car sales treat, such as boxed raisins, to give to guests with food allergies. Be sure to ask the cast members at the trick or treat stations if you have alternative treat needs.
There is no limit to the candy collection. You’re welcome national car rentals used car sales to hit the treat lines as often as you wish. If you’ve got a candy-mad child in your group, this may be his idea of heaven. Here are some things to think about before you invest too much of your time on candy collection:
There are no table service restaurants seating guests once the Party starts. However, if you’re seated at a table service before the start of the Party, you’ll be allowed to finish your meal at a normal pace. You won’t be rushed out.
There are a number of counter service venues open during the Party. In recent years these have included: The Plaza Inn, Jolly Holiday Bakery, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, national car rentals used car sales Refreshment Corner, Royal Street Veranda, Bengal national car rentals used car sales Barbecue, The Golden Horseshoe, Stage Door Cafe, and Tomorrowland Terrace. These spots give you a range of options from sweets to salads. Check out the restaurant national car rentals used car sales menus for specifics.
It seems silly to me to use a substantial percentage of your valuable Party time for a full meal. To take best advantage of the Halloween offerings, consume your sit-down national car rentals used car sales protein before the party starts. A 5:30 p.m. dinner at Carnation Cafe or Cafe Orleans is a great way to fortify yourself for the long night ahead.
Mickey s Costume Party Cavalcade starts near it s a small world at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. As with all parades, depending on where you’re situated on the parade route, it could take 15 minutes or more for the parade to pass your location. The exact parade route is noted on the Mickey s Halloween national car rentals used car sales Party park map.
Crowds will begin lining up along the route about 30 minutes before the start of the parade. Keep in mind that Disney doesn t call this a parade: it is a cavalcade. What s the difference? This is not a full blown parade: it features only three floats, national car rentals used car sales and most of the characters walk the parade national car rentals used car sales route.
A special “Halloween Screams” fireworks show is run at 9:30 pm. The show lasts about 12 minutes. Good vantage points can be had anywhere along Main Street, but the best is in the hub. You ll want to get as close as possible to Sleeping Beauty Castle to see Jack Skellington s ghost dog reindeer, Zero, fly by on the zip line Tinker Bell uses during the usual fireworks.
The actual fireworks in the sky are fairly standard for Disney, but the music and narration take on a decidedly spooky tone. The show is hosted by Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare national car rentals used car sales Before Christmas . There is audio from the Haunted Mansion attraction (Grim Grinning national car rentals used car sales Ghosts). The castle itself is primarily bathed national car rentals used car sales in blues and greens. If you like fireworks, by all means have at it. If you have a child who is fearful of loud noise or creepy tones, then hop on a ride during the fireworks and skip this part. Personally, I think this is one of the best fireworks shows Disney has ever produced; it is not to be missed. Seeing Zero fly around the castle is amazing.
During the dance parties, DJs spin dance tunes and characters are available to boogie with guests. If you’re national car rentals used car sales not shy, it’s possible to get in some time dancing with the characters. Beware that the volume can be quite intense and keep an eye on the kiddos. It’s confusing with lots of mood lighting and other guests trying to get time to boogie.
The lines for the character greetings, particularly Jack and Sally, can become very long, very fast. Even at the start of the Party, you may face wait times of an hour or more. If character photo opportunities are important to you, but sure to factor wait times into your planning.
The Pre-Party is held inside Mickey s Toontown. At 5 PM the entire land is closed off and cleared out of regular park guests. During the Pre-Party, guests have access national car rentals used car sales to Roger Rabbit Car Toon Spin and Gadget s Go Coaster . There are also character meet and greets and two candy trails. The characters available include: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Chip, Dale, Clarabelle, and Roger Rabbit. At 8 PM the Pre-Party ends and Mickey s Toon Town closes for the rest of the night.
Tickets are non-refundable and the Party goes on rain or shine, even if there’s lots and lots and lots of rain. Some of the Party activities may be postponed, curtailed, or cancelled, but the Party itself will continue. But let s be honest: it never rains in Southern California.
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