360 Degrees of Disneyland Photography during #HalloweenTime

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is gorgeous! The rich fall colors, the amazing orange pumpkins and your favorite characters all dressed up in costumes! It's a unique photo opportunity during the for families and photographers alike. Each degree at Disneyland is magical, but when you can get the full 360 degrees in one shot it makes for breathtaking photographs.

We recently announced that we became Kodak PixPro Evangelists. Yay! There's no place we'd rather shoot with an incredible new camera then at the Disney Parks. We were seriously giddy to get all snap happy during this special time of the year at Disneyland Park. We are so excited to share with you a few of our favorites, as you can see the Kodak PixPro SP360 captures Disneyland at Halloween Time in a whole new way. (P.S. We took video too ~ stay tuned for some amazing footage!)

Tell us, which is your favorite shot?

*We know your next question is, how can you get your hands on one of these babies, right? The Kodak PixPro 360 is not out yet, but will be debuting in stores later this month, in plenty of time for a an amazing holiday gift.*


Full Disclosure: We are Kodak PixPro Evangelists, we were given a Kodak PixPro SP360 camera before they're available to the public, and we are excited to share our photos and videos with our community. All of the opinions shared on this blog are 100% magical and 100% those of the Disney Sisters only.

All photos taken with the Kodak PixPro SP360 camera, please do not use without permission.

  

2014 Mickey’s Halloween Party Dates and Ticket Prices

Fall will be here before you know it and you know what that means? Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort is almost here. We're so excited it's scary! The dates of the yearly event Mickey's Halloween Party have just been announced and we can hardly wait to get our tickets! So mark your calendars, purchase tickets for your family in advance, (it's cheaper that way) and let's get this Halloween Party started!

Friday, September 26, 2014 

7:00pm to midnight

$63.00 (Advance ticket price)

$56.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)

$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)

*Opening night usually sells out*

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$56.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)

Friday, October 3, 2014 
7:00pm to midnight
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$56.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Monday, October 6, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$56.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$56.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Friday, October 10, 2014 
7:00pm to midnight
$70.00 (Advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Tuesday, October 14, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$56.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)

Friday, October 17, 2014 
7:00pm to midnight
$70.00 (Advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Monday, October 20, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$56.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Wednesday, October 22, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$63.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Friday, October 24, 2014 
7:00pm to midnight
$70.00 (Advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Monday, October 27, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$63.00 (Advance ticket price)
$63.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Wednesday, October 29, 2014 
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$70.00 (Advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$70.00 (Ticket price on event date)


Friday, October 31, 2014 
7:00pm to midnight
$77.00 (Advance ticket price)
$77.00 (Annual Passholder advance ticket price)
$77.00 (Ticket price on event date)

*Please note that children younger than age 3 do not need a ticket for Mickey's Halloween Party.*

Which day(s) are you planning on attending? 
Details about what you can expect at this bewitching event coming soon to the blog!

10 Tips For Halloween at Disneyland And Mickey's Halloween Party

As soon as the Disneyland Resort announces the dates for Halloween Time our family starts planning our costumes. We know that we are going to go on Opening Night, as we do every year. .  Halloween at Disneyland is a big deal and a family tradition for us.

10 Tips to make the most of your night 
at Mickey's Halloween Party:

1. Get there early and stay late. This event is so popular it's almost always is sold out. We suggest getting there at least an hour early and walk around or eat an early dinner at one of the restaurants in Downtown Disney. At the same time, if you can stay until closing, do so. The hours fly by when you are having fun & if everyone in your party can hang late, we've found staying until the very end is even more enjoyable once the crowds die down.
2. Park in the Toy Story Parking Lot. You will take a shuttle to the park instead of the tram but it is usually a lot less crowded and the Mickey and Friends Parking Lot can be absolutely jammed. Toy Story Parking Lot is located at Katella and Harbor.
3. Expect Traffic! We can't warn you enough that it can take up to an hour to get from the freeway exit to the entrance gate. Pack extra patience and know that once you're inside the "Happiest Place On Earth" it will all be worth it.
4. Pack Water. All that trick or treating fun is hard work and chocolate makes you really thirsty. They sell water at the parks but we like to bring our own water so we can spend our money on food and souvenirs.
5. Bring Your Own Trick or Treating Bags. As you enter the park, they give each guest a small size bag. We prefer to bring our own larger size bag and you can even match it to your costume if you want. A larger bag is also good to carry your bottle of water and maybe even a sweatshirt. 
6. Don't Stop At The First Trick or Treat Trail You Come To. If the line is long at the first trick or treat station pass it up and head further into the park. There are so many Trick or Treat Trails you don't have to stop on Main Street, it's usually the most crowded. If you do see long lines, don't worry they move quickly.
7. Bring Your Camera and or Video Camera. Although most of the party takes place in the dark. You can get some great photos of your kids meeting characters in costumes. Video cameras are especially fun at the 2 dance party areas.
8. Bring Glow Sticks and a Small Flashlight. Glowing in the dark is fun at any age. Head over the the dollar store and buy some glow necklaces or bracelets to add to the fun. Having a small flashlight has really come in handy for our family and can also be used to play shadow games on the ground while waiting in lines.
9. Comfortable Shoes. Wear your costume and go all out! But we highly suggest wearing comfortable shoes. Even a Princess gets blisters and tired feet, especially if she's running around all night in her glass slippers.
10. You Have To Ask For Healthy "Treats". At every trick or treat station they have a variety of healthy snacks like raisins, carrots, dried cranberries and apples. But we have found that you have to ask for the healthy snacks.

Mickey's Halloween Party

Mickey's Costumes Party Cavalcade
This awesome parade can only be seen during Mickey's Halloween Party. There are two parades beginning at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

Halloween Screams
Jack Sekellington hosts this Halloween fireworks "spooktacular" which is shown nightly at 9:30pm.

Dance Parties
Enjoy music and dancing at
Buzz Lightyear's Intergalactic Space Jam located at Tomorrowland Terrace and
Piratepalooza located at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante.

Character Greetings
Pose for a photo with some of your favorite Disney and Pixar Pals!
Find out where to find your favorite friends below:

HALLOWEEN TIME TICKETS GIVEAWAY:
We are excited to be hosting a giveaway of 2 tickets to Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. Make sure to enter! Contest closes October 4, 2012. Good Luck!

Disclosure: We were invited to preview Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. All thoughts, opinions and helpful trick or treat suggestions are those of Disney Sisters only.

Mickey's Halloween Party Tickets Disneyland Give-A-Way

We love to celebrate Halloween at Disneyland!

Last night our entire family enjoyed opening night of Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. Being able to dress up with your children and trick-or-treat inside of Disneyland Park is really one of those must-do's for any Disney fan. It is something we think everyone should experience, and now we are thrilled to be able to giveaway tickets to one of our readers!

With a BIG Thank You to Disneyland,
We have a Disney Sisters Blog Giveaway!!!

The winner will receive (2) Tickets to attend Mickey's Halloween Party on the night of Tuesday, October 9th including parking. The tickets can ONLY be used on this date! You can partake in all of the festivities at Disneyland Park including the parade, the fireworks, special character photo opps and all of the other tricks and treats that Mickey's Halloween Party has to offer. The winner may also enjoy early entry which starts at 3pm that day, with the special event happening from 6pm until 11pm that evening.

*Giveaway ends October 5, 2012*
*Winner must respond within 12 hours or another winner will be chosen. Transportation not included with this offer. Good Luck to all who enter, you will have a Spooktacular time!

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Our other friends are giving away tickets too! WHOO-HOO!!! Check out these sweet blogs for even more chances to win tickets to Mickey's Halloween Party:

Orange County Mom Blog

San Diego Deals and Steals

Living Mi Vida Loca

Disclosure: Our families were invited by Disneyland to attend the special event. Tickets for giveaway also provided by Disneyland Resort. Opinions expressed on Disney Sisters are all our own.