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We usual go to Disney during February. This year it's the first week of October and I find myself unprepared for planning. Is Mickey's Halloween Party worth it? Does the Pirate's League operate at DLR? What other things do I need to know? Crowd levels for the week/weekend before Columbus Day? Seasonal activities? Fall secrets and expected weather?
We thoroughly enjoyed the Halloween Party when we went a couple of years ago and thought it was well worth it. We spent the night finding characters, which was a lot of fun.
There are a lot of fun things at the Halloween party! It's understandable if the candy and fake emeralds don't float your boat, but the crowds are usually lighter (because of the additional ticket required) it's fun to see the decorations and there are a lot of fun character meet and greets during these parties; even unusual one's you don't normally see around! We've had great luck finding character experiences at the Christmas party.
I don't think PL is available at DL yet...i know BBB is though, i'll have to look into that one.
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Pirates League is not available at DL. : They only have BBB and Studio Disney 365 (rock star makeovers ). Kind of a shame for the boys, though I suspect that if Pirates League continues to prove itself as popular as it is at WDW, they may open at DL as well at some point!
I can't speak of Mickey's Halloween Party, as I haven't been, though I have heard it is very fun! As far as crowd levels go, the weekend leading up to Columbus Day is going to be moderately crowded (I'm looking at Touring Plans right now and based on historic crowds, it is estimated at an average 6 on Friday and 8 on Saturday and 7 on Sunday as of right now.) Most weekends, regardless of time of year, are going to be more crowded though.
Weather . . . it can be as warm as mid-70's or as cool as low-to-mid 50's, so layers are good! Honestly, I think that the best weather of the year in the LA area happens (besides May and June) in October!
As for special things . . . Haunted Mansion Holiday! Also, Space Mountain gets a temporary makeover into Ghost Galaxy.
The decorations are great at Halloween time. We got to see them for the first time last year. They decorated earlier then 2 yers prior. So just to see the decorations is great.
I cannot find the Halloween party ticket sales, nor the dates. WDW has released theirs, so where do I find DLR's. Need to get these cemented, so we have the evening we want. Don't want to do a weekend if possible. Too many people. I'm guessing there will be fewer crowds on Wednesday or Thursday evening.
I cannot find the Halloween party ticket sales, nor the dates. WDW has released theirs, so where do I find DLR's. Need to get these cemented, so we have the evening we want. Don't want to do a weekend if possible. Too many people. I'm guessing there will be fewer crowds on Wednesday or Thursday evening.
I did a search as well, and although I can find the dates, all the information for ticket sales are still marked TBA. Perhaps contacting the Ticket Information line at: Tickets
(714) 781-4400 may prove to be helpful. Let us know what you find out!
Halloween is also Fall or Autumn time for those not into Halloween. Lots of Autumn decorating and harvest themed decorating. Temperatures are from freezing cold late at night to blistering hot temperatures in the day time. Weather varies around that time of year but should be fine. DCA will have the Pier renovations done for the most part. I used to go to DLR on my birthday every year from age about 3. It is a wonderful time to go.
The event includes lots of candy and optional healthy treats. There usually is a parade and lots of character meet and greets. Adults get to dress up at the event. I did it 4 times one year at least, long story, lol. I would bring strong tote bags as they give you little bags. When I presented my big bag the cast member could put a big handful of treats in the bag. Some cast member will let you pick and choose. I love certain candy a lot and cannot eat some.
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I cannot find the Halloween party ticket sales, nor the dates. WDW has released theirs, so where do I find DLR's. Need to get these cemented, so we have the evening we want. Don't want to do a weekend if possible. Too many people. I'm guessing there will be fewer crowds on Wednesday or Thursday evening.
Annual Passholders can buy their tickets now, but tickets for the general public will go on sale on July 1st (dates should be announced with ticket sales).
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: They only have BBB and Studio Disney 365 (rock star makeovers 
). Kind of a shame for the boys, though I suspect that if Pirates League continues to prove itself as popular as it is at WDW, they may open at DL as well at some point! 
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