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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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Happy HalloweenTime everybody, we have our long anticipated (not really) update from our Disneyland visit last month. And when I say last month, I truly mean it. We visited Disneyland the opening weekend of Knott's Scary Farm, and just, well, we're not a Disneyland update site and it just kind of didn't get posted until I was going through pictures on my phone yesterday and said to myself "oh yeah, we have Disneyland Halloween pics". We leave for vacation tomorrow so it was either today or never, so here you go. Our original plan was to do 1 morning at Disneyland and then a full day/evening at DCA and Disneyland, unfortunately we were exhausted and didn't stick around for nighttime stuff. But we still have lots of great stuff to show you.  If I remember correctly, this was a super hot weekend  Always great to see live music on Main Street, USA  Of course this was our priority for the day    Jack sure did wreck the halls this year. Always a fun time!   We also hadn't done Pirates since it's most recent refurbishment. It's a refurb, nothing really noticeable from what we could tell. Still my favorite Disneyland attraction.
  Single Rider on Splash Mtn FTW!!!  Donald is my favorite Disney character, so you know I had to get this!  Donald and I then decided to have some fun around the park!  Galaxy's Donald!  Millennium Donald!  It's a Small Donald!  The Three ... oh, wait. =)  We had a super fun time, Donald and me that is, but it was time to take a nap before going back to Scary Farm.  The next morning we started our day at Disney California Adventure   Construction stuff  Ooooh, Aaaaah  If you're not watching She-Hulk you're really missing out  Who else thinks they should just do Monsters After Dark all day during HalloweenTime?   Our favorite silly ride!  Neither of us had ever noticed this before. LOL!  Luigi makes us laugh   We broke down on Monsters, added to a long list of Disney rides we've gotten evacuated from.  Sadly we weren't any further in the ride  A Slo-Brew CaliSqueeze while in the single rider line for Racers (like a boss)  Who else thinks this should just here permanently? And add a Coco dark ride too!   The decorations are spectacular   I think we did Philharmagic twice while waiting to do Monsters After Dark at 3:00  Now the best tower, I don't make the rules.  Before we left I had to get a pic in Toady with my Mr. Toad shirt! We'll have a lot of fun stuff for you over the next week and a half or so. We'll be doing some Toronto stuff on Thursday and Canada's Wonderland Haunt on Friday. Next week we get back to Universal Orlando Resort for the first time since 2006 (seriously) and our first ever visit to HHN Orlando (after at least 4 cancelled trips). And then next Saturday we have a day at Epcot, our first visit there since 2007 (yes, seriously). Stay tuned! - Gregg Related Videos
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