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Monday, October 29, 2012

not so Frightening Fridays Final

not so Frightening Fridays Monday
Let's conclude our look at Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort.
Review part one here.
Review part two here.
Review part three here.
Review part four here.
Review part five here.
 
Welcome back to Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort.


Today we wrap up our Halloween visit at Disneyland.
So let's take part in Mickey's Halloween Party. (select nights)

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Earlier this month I had the opportunity to take part in Mickey's Halloween Party, and had a super night. Come along as we explore some of the offerings at this very popular annual event.
 
Entry into the park, early in the evening, was a challenge.
Signs reminded guests about costume guidelines.
 
 
As the day guest began leaving, a flood of people, the party guests began arriving.
 
The rush of leaving guests and arriving party goers made for a bit of a bottleneck.
Mickey Ghosts greeted arriving guests

Light projections on the pavement created atmosphere
Different decorations, including Ghost Mickey and light projections greeted incoming party guests. They looked good in the twilight hours, but really came to life after dark. (Video below)
 
 
My first stop of the night was a ride on Ghost Galaxy.
I even snapped a pic of the ride.
 
Is that what was chasing us?
 By the time I got off the ride darkness had begun to arrive.
A spider seems to have taken up residence above Star Traders

Pumpkins spin on the ground
Phineas & Ferb had a trick-or-treat line inside Innoventions

Crossing the Hub toward the west side of the park I came across
 another Ghost Mickey, and a few other characters...
 

Mickey is much better looking after dark.
 
These "scarecrows" were a hoot.
I could have stood there all night.
 
The Castle had a spooky glow. Music filled to hub for twilight fun.

 
Next, I was off to Frontierland.
The Halloween Tree was lit up for the night.

Piratepalooza, a dance party, was in full swing at Rancho Del Zocalo.
 
 
The Rivers of America were filled with fog and eerie music.
 
 
The trail behind Big Thunder Mountain was also "creeped out".
 
Fog and creepy lighting filled the pathways.
 
 
Trick-or-Treat trail across the park had long lines.
 
While on the west side of the park I got a ride in at
Haunted Mansion Holiday. Another visit from Jack Skellington
would come along later in the night.
 
 
As I headed back to Main Street for the parade I spotted another light projection, in front of Pirates of the Caribbean and in Frontierland, photo and video below..
 
 
 
Finally, after criss crossing the park, it was time to sit down for
Mickey's Costume Party parade. Enjoy the video below.
 
 
That was fun, but the highlight of the night is of course is
the very special showing of Halloween Screams fireworks.
 
 
Wow, how fun was that!
 
The whole night was a lot of fun. Trick-or-Treat lines were very full all night, but the variety of the candy was pretty good. I only had to trade away a few of the candy bites that I got.
 
One last little treat at the end of the night was a visit from the villains.
The villains wanted to say goodnight to all the guests. They chose the train station for a stage.
 
 
Such a fun night. Now it's time to go home and count my candy.
 
 
 
 

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