Episode 45 – It’s Time for a Jamboree

The DisGeek Crew rambles on about HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort.  We also visit the Main Street Newsstand, Tommy has his Tip of the Week, and Chris is Just Sayn’
News
Beast’s Library Updated with new Characters and Questions.
Neon Fastpass sign for Radiator Springs Racers Fastpass removed,
Garage area to expand Ramones

DCA to remain open until midnight on Friday nights due to Mickey’s Halloween Party
Some Holiday Details for the DRL – November 12 – January 6
Light poles already popping up in carsland
Meet Molly the Messenger at DCA

Safety updates for the Disneyland Railroad they added a safety rail for the conductors.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Flies over Disneyland

Wreck It Ralph characters will be appearing at Starcade..
Theming at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree has improved.  Signage added.
DCA Named Theme Park of the Year by Amusement Today

Feature – HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort

Helpful Links for HalloweenTime
http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/cadisneyland/a/halloween.htm
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/10/a-night-at-mickeys-halloween-party-in-disneyland-park/
http://dlandlive.com/2012/09/disneyland-photo-and-news-report-september-17-2012/
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/09/top-tips-for-mickeys-halloween-party-from-the-disneyland-moms-panelists/
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/09/things-you-might-not-know-about-halloween-time-at-the-disneyland-resort/

Photo Gallery – Photos by Jae

Tip of the Week – Check out the height requirements for rides
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/plan/guest-services/height-requirements/

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HalloweenTime at Disneyland – A Photo Gallery

Here are some pictures from Disneyland during HalloweenTime 2012. These pictures were taken by Jae Brattain on Sept 29, 2012. Enjoy!

Halloween Time and Mickey’s Halloween Party Dates at Disneyland Resort

It’s time to start planning Halloween Time at Disneyland – Sept 14 – Oct 31st!

Mickey’s Halloween Party will be on the following dates:

  • Friday, September 28 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 2 – 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, October 5 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 9 – 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, October 12 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Monday, October 15 – 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, October 19 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 23 – 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, October 26 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Monday, October 29 – 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 31 – 6 to 11 p.m.

This year Mickey’s Halloween Party includes:

  • Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular, exclusively for Mickey’s Halloween Party guests
  • Admission to the Disneyland park up to 3 hours prior to the event’s start time
  • Meet-and-greets with your Disney and Pixar pals and Disney Villains
  • Special treat stations offering both yummy candy and healthy goodies
  • Mickey’s Costume Party Cavalcade
  • Special dance parties
  • Access to nearly all attractions, including all the Halloween-themed attractions such as Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday

Tickets go on sale for Passholders on July 9th and everybody else on July 16.

Click here to get your tickets!

More info here on the Disney Parks Blog

Halloween Starts Today at the Disneyland Resort

Why wait until October when you can start Halloween celebrations today?

It’s the beginning of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and this party will continue on untill October 31st.  Some of the fun offerings include:

  • Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
  • Main Street Pumpkin Festival: More than 300 unique carved pumpkins!
  • Haunted Mansion Holiday of course!
  • Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Roundup: See how Disney artist create elaborate pumpkin designs.
  • Dia De Los Muertos: Sugar skulls, marigolds and more adorn Rancho del Zocalo to pay tribute to ghosts of the past. (Pictured above)

And of course the separate ticketed event, Mickey’s Halloween Party begins Friday, Sept. 30.  See this post for more info on that.

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Halloween Time 2011 Sept. 16 Through Oct. 31

Halloween is fast approaching!  Here are the details for Halloween Time 2011 via a Disney Press Release:

Separate-ticket ‘Mickey’s Halloween Party’ Offers Trick-or-Treating In Disneyland Park on 10 Special Nights

The spirit of Halloween Time will invade Disneyland Resort this fall with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, along with  the seasonal transformations of Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain into Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins Friday, Sept. 16, and will continue through Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.

The after-hours Mickey’s Halloween Party, a separate-ticket event* which has become an annual highlight of Halloween Time for trick-or-treating families, will take place in Disneyland park on 10 special Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights: Sept. 30 andOct. 3, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and 31. Tickets are available at Disneyland.com/halloween.

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