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Last weekend we headed out to the Disneyland Resort for half day of fun and checking out some of HalloweenTime including Haunted Mansion Holiday (still too soon) and Monsters After Dark (the best Tower). I will say, it seemed to us that the Halloween offerings at Disneyland have been greatly reduced, and even as the sun set, it didn't seem very "Halloweeny' at the park. While at California Adventure, it seemed like a very lively time with Halloween music, incredible lighting and more. I have no problem with them making DCA the "Halloween" park, and wish that would only expand. Let's head in for some Halloween fun!  Even though we went into Disney California Adventure first, let's check out the Disneyland portion of our day!  Haunted Mansion Holiday is now open, and it's Christmas Time in September.  While I absolutely love this layover, I do feel it's around too long.  We got stuck in the stretching room so was able to get a few pics.   I really do love that this is back.   Hera and Chopper are now out in Galaxy's Edge. Love seeing more Rebels out and about. It's way past time to ditch the set timeline in the land and get all of the characters out here.
 Somebody did something on the Mark Twain, and now the bow is closed off, a CM is stationed there, and the chairs that are normally in that spot are now in the middle of the bottom deck. Anybody know what happened?  A quick look at Tiana's Bayou Adventure.   Over at California Adventure, the park is fully decked out for Halloween.  Not a new treat for this year, but one of our favorites!  Hairy Baby!!  We love Monster's After Dark SO much.   I just wish it was all day during Halloween, it's a shame to miss an hour of the attraction every day.    As night falls on DCA, the amazing lighting is all around.  No Oogie Boogie Bash for us this year, but we're always happy to get a little taste of it.   Cars Land is, IMO, the best interpretation of the source IP of any land at any park. It's just perfect.   Happy Haul-O-Ween!     Just perfection!   Best land entrance is best!
 We always used to measure our kids height at the White Rabbit Door near the Tea Cups, now there's a new spot for parents to measure their kids! Very cool! We'll be back at Disneyland in a couple of weekends for more Halloween Fun! Related Videos
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Ghosts, goblins, and foodies alike, dust off the cobwebs because Halloween is upon us! Disneyland Resort is mere weeks away from kicking off their Halloween season and you’re in luck because I’ve got all the ghoulish goodies for you to try. Starting as early as Aug. 29, the entire resort will be serving up some tricks and treats. From sinister sweets like the Poison Apple Funnel Cake Fries at Award Wieners and Halloween Donut at GCH Craftsman Grill, to savory bites like the Spicy Chili Dog at Refreshment Corner, there’s something for every ghoul this year. Did I mention all the novelties coming your way? You’re going to want them all, especially the Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper launching on Sept. 5! And the Halloween candy items are almost too cute to eat — emphasis on the almost. If you’re looking for some enhanced festivities to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, consider special offerings like the Halloween Screams Dining Package on select nights at Plaza Inn filled with tasty concoctions and reserved viewing for “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular. Or, book an outing at Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace where you’ll find new items throughout the entire Halloween season like the Wicked Stepsisters Crispy Pork Bowl or Blood Orange Slush. Also, for the first time ever, experience the deliciously festive celebrations at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel featuring Goofy and some of his pals dressed for the season. Be sure to book ahead of time for these thrilling (and yummy) experiences if you’re interested! The time has come to unleash your appetite because this year’s Halloween Foodie Guide to Disneyland Resort is filled with more items than your treat bag can handle! Let’s unwrap it – shall we?  Disneyland ParkAlien Pizza Planet (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Hungry Bear Restaurant (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Market House (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
 Plaza Inn
Red Rose Taverne (Mobile order available)
 Refreshment Corner (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Stage Door Café (Available Oct. 16 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; reservations recommended for this bookable experience)
The Tropical Hideaway (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
 Churros & Lemonade in Critter Country and Churros near Haunted Mansion (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train and Pretzels at small world Promenade (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
 Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
Churros near Town Square (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
 Disney California Adventure ParkAward Wieners (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Cappuccino Cart (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
Flo’s V8 Cafe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
 Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile waitlist available)
Lamplight Lounge (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
Schmoozies! (Available Sept. 8 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
 Smokejumpers Grill (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
Wine Country Trattoria (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
 Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
Churros at Hollywood Land (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
Outdoor Vending (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
 Hotels of the Disneyland Resort GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
Disneyland HotelThe Coffee House (Mobile order available)
Goofy’s Kitchen (Available Sept. 21 through Oct. 31)
 Downtown Disney DistrictBallast Point Brewing Co. (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available Oct. 25 through 31)
California Churro (Available Oct. 1 through 31)
 Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
Kayla’s Cake (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
 Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 both in the dining room and bowling)
Tortilla Jo’s (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
 Available at Candy Locations Including Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Marceline’s Confectionery, Pooh Corner, and Trolley Treats (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)
 Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort (Available starting Sept. 1)
 Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party (SOLD OUT) If you’re attending one of the frightfully fun nights of the sold out Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, we’ve got a “sn-EEK” peek at some of the goodies you simply must try. The only thing better than churros is villain-inspired churros. The Panic Churro at Churros near Goofy’s Sky School features a blue sugar churro with raspberry popping candy. Over at Wine Country Trattoria, enhance your evening with the Oogie Boogie Dining Package, a spellbinding 3-course pre-fixe meal featuring a non–alcoholic beverage perfectly paired with a preferred viewing for the “Frightfully Fun Parade.” For those looking for an extra sweet evening, the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party features a delicious selection of tasty desserts, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Those over 21 will also get one alcoholic beverage at the dessert party. This enhancement also gives you access to a “Frightfully Fun Parade” preferred viewing area. Related Videos
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This past weekend I decided to check out all of single rider lines at the Disneyland Resort and show how to access each line for those who would like to utilize them. I then figured It'd be fun to rank them based on a few factors, namely Accessibility, Wait Time, and if the attraction experience is diminished by using the Single Rider Line. All of that is in the video below, but I figured it'd also be useful to put that information in a blog post for quick reference. So here we go!! Monsters Incorporated: Mike and Sully To The Rescue We're going to start off with the Single Rider Line that's not technically a single rider line, but has a buddy pass which acts as kind of a single rider pass. As you can see from the card, you don't get an individual seat, but an entire row. So for this one you can have 2 people on each pass, which makes it a bit different. You must get a buddy pass from the Cast Member at the entrance of the attraction and then you head up to the exit. Keep in mind, the buddy pass on this attraction is not always available. Accessibility = C - This is mainly due to the limited capacity for the Buddy Pass and having to get a card from the CM. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, especially with the way Lightning Lane has ruined the standby line for this attraction. But that's for another update. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. web slingers: a spider-man adventure Next up is Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure. This is an easily accessibly Single Rider line as it's right between the Standby and Lightning Lane entrance. The umbrellas that shade the Cast Members sometimes block the sign, but it is indeed there.  Once you are through the Single Rider line, you will arrive to the first waiting room and into the pre-show. So there is absolutely no change in the attraction by utilizing the single rider line. One note for this attraction is that you have to utilize stairs to access the attraction, but I'm sure you can request an alternate route should you need it. Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line and you even get to experience the full pre-show. Radiator Springs RacersNow we come to what is in my opinion the best single rider line at the entire resort. Even on the busiest of days, the single rider line is a significant reduction from the stand-by line, there is no reduction in the attraction experience, and you even get to experience one of the best queues at the entire resort.  Just like with Spider-Man, sometimes the umbrellas block the Single Rider entrance sign, but just hang to the left at the main attraction entrance and you will have no problem at all.  Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Just stay to your left. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line and even on the busiest of days will only be about a 30 minute wait. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. IncredicoasterMoving over to Pixar Pier, we have The Incredicoaster. This single rider line is accessed via the ADA entrance just before you get to the main entrance of the attraction. If you see a line up outside the single rider entrance, be warned that your wait is going to be quite long, and could possibly be the same length as the stand-by line. You may be better off just going through the regular line if there is a long line out here.  Once you reach the station, you will be given a card by the CM and have to go up and around utilizing the elevator to the loading platform. Overall it's a weird process, but not difficult to follow.  Accessibility = B - Due to the Single Rider entrance being far away from the main entrance, and using the ADA line to access, we're going to give the Accessibility a B. There is however no issues with stairs, etc. Wait = B to C - Your mileage on this one can vary. On my visit it was quick and easy, but if it is a busy day and there is a line outside the entrance, you may be better off using the stand-by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Goofy's Sky SchoolThe award for the shortest single rider line at the resort goes to Goofy's Sky School. I don't mean shortest in wait, but shortest in length. It comes up very quickly.  Basically just stay to the left as you approach the ride station, take a few stairs, and you're there. Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Just stay to your left. There are a few stairs here though. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Grizzly River RunOne of the most popular Single Rider lines at the resort belongs to Grizzly River Run, obviously in summer months and warm days it's much more popular. You have to get a card from the cast member at the entrance of the attraction and then you head up the exit to access the Single Rider line.  Accessibility = B to C - Due to needing to get a card from the CM at the entrance, and accessing through the exit, this one gets a B to C for accessibility. Especially when the attraction is busy, there are a lot of people near the exit. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, even on busy days. Ride Experience = B - While the ride itself is no different from utilizing the Stand By or Lightning Lane, riding something like a rapids ride with strangers takes away a bit of the fun laughing at your friends and family when they get soaked. Soarin' Around the worldGuess who's back? Back again? That's right, the Single Ride line for Soarin' is back, and it's amazing! Just like with Grizzly, you need to grab a card from the Cast Member at the entrance. They will then lead you to the right of the Lightning Lane where you will access the attraction.  You will then wait to the right of the line as shown below until called by the loading Cast Member.  Accessibility = B - Due to needing to get a card and be escorted into the attraction by a CM, this one get's a B. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, at least until people discover that this single rider line is back. Sorry. =) Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Space MountainLet's head over to Disneyland, and a very popular single rider line. This one is accessed near the exit of the attraction, so instead of heading to the entrance to the left of Space Mountain, head to the right towards the Space Mountain restrooms.  I will say that this one can get a bit cramped as you head into the station, there is only some tape separating the stand-by line and the single rider line but it's overall a very easy experience.  Accessibility = B - Due to being on the opposite end of the entrance and having to deal with exiting crowds and a poorly marked dividing line, we'll give this one a B. Just bring your patience and you'll be okay. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Matterhorn BobsledsAnother really great single rider line is Matterhorn Bobsleds. Like Space Mountain, the entrance is nowhere near the main entrance, but closer to the Fantasyland side of the attraction near the stroller parking. Basically right across from the Tea Cups.  Accessibility = B - Due to being away from the entrance, and not a whole lot of large signage, we'll give this one a B. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers RunFinally we come to the last single rider line at the resort, and that's in Galaxy's Edge. We will say, out of all of the attractions at the resort, this one does have a significant reduction in the quality of the attraction using the single rider line.  You will always, always, ALWAYS get Engineer using the single rider line. Always. So if you're okay just pushing a few buttons in the back of the cockpit, then you're good to go. Accessibility = A - This one has more signage than probably any other single rider line. Super easy to access. Just stay the the left at the main entrance. Be warned, for some reason this attraction has more confusion about lightning lane vs stand-by than any other. People love to gather at the entrance of this one. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = C - As mentioned above, in our opinion the attraction experience is diminished using the single rider line. Alright everybody, that's going to wrap it up, we hope you enjoyed this look at the Single Rider lines at the resort. We'll be back later today with an actual Disneyland update. Yep, two Disneyland updates in the same day and three Disneyland updates within the past week. What is going on around here!?!?! =) Related Videos
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