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Halloween at the Disneyland Hotel: Carve a Disney Pumpkin Before October 31
Artist and designer Doug Marsh leads pumpkin-carving sessions on several October dates in a setting inspired by The Haunted Mansion.
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Want to carve your own pumpkin for Halloween? At the Disneyland Hotel in California, Disney-inspired pumpkin-carving sessions are offered on several dates in October, through the 31st. Artist and designer Doug Marsh leads them in a space decorated around the world of The Haunted Mansion. According to Disneyphile, the first session took place on October 13.
Upcoming dates through Halloween
Sessions are scheduled for October 20, 22, 27, 29 and 31. On October 20, the session runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; on the other dates, from 1 to 5 p.m. The final slot falls on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.
If you are already in the area, the October 20 session starts later in the afternoon; the others make it possible to plan the activity for early afternoon. A lovely creative break to fit into a Halloween-themed stay.
Carve a pumpkin in a Haunted Mansion setting
On site, participants can carve their own pumpkin with a Disney-inspired design while watching Doug Marsh at work. He has been carving elaborate pumpkins for more than 25 years and has contributed to several books about Disney, including Walt Disney’s Trains, The Happiest Place on Earth and Tinker Bell Talks.
The activity is part of the hotel’s seasonal Halloween program. Disneyland Resort visitors can take part.