"Official" 2016 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Trick or Treat Fun

[Iowamomof4]

We are going to WDW for a long Food and Wine weekend in September this year and we are bringing our teenage daughter. Last year, my husband & I made the mistake of buying tickets for MNSSHP for November 1st - thinking that it would be less crowded being the day after Halloween. We were very wrong. Mind you we had not gone to MNSSHP in maybe 5 years, but we have been to MVMCP. In any event, we were miserable. The crowds were so thick that we really basically got our Sorcerer's Cards, watched the parade, and then headed to Trader Sam's for drinks. I would skip it all together; but like I said earlier, our teenage daughter is joining us and she has fond memories of going to the party and wants to go. My question is do you think Friday September 23rd or Sunday September 25th would be less crowded? I'm thinking Sunday. But thought I'd ask people that may have went last September their thoughts. Thanks in advance.

With Sunday being a school night, I'd probably pick that one. Likely to be fewer locals attending than at the Friday night one. Just my guess though.

 

[steviethegreat]

Do I need to have a ticket-buying strategy? I did not manage to get free dining or a discount (because I'm dumb and I should've just upgraded my room..) Will I be disappointed trying to buy a ticket for late September or do I have a reasonable chance buying those?

 

[smitch425]

Perhaps a bit of good news...

AP and DVC members were just given the option of buying the remaining After Hours tickets for half price. Hopefully this means party tickets will remain in the normal range this year. Slight increase is expected as usual, but hopefully nothing drastic.

 

[kittyab]

Perhaps a bit of good news...

AP and DVC members were just given the option of buying the remaining After Hours tickets for half price. Hopefully this means party tickets will remain in the normal range this year. Slight increase is expected as usual, but hopefully nothing drastic.

I hope you are right.

 

[Steffiesunshine]

Perhaps a bit of good news...

AP and DVC members were just given the option of buying the remaining After Hours tickets for half price. Hopefully this means party tickets will remain in the normal range this year. Slight increase is expected as usual, but hopefully nothing drastic.

I agree! I feel that was Disney testing the boundaries of their price point. Glad it failed at that rate!

 

[Legendofthehawk]

We're on board to go, as soon as I get the accommodations set! (and you know, they release tickets.. *cough*

I haven't been since 2011.. With the exception of the price, can anyone tell me if it changed much as the years have passed?

 

[cindyfan]

....... My question is do you think Friday September 23rd or Sunday September 25th would be less crowded? I'm thinking Sunday. But thought I'd ask people that may have went last September their thoughts. Thanks in advance.

I am also trying to choose between Sept 23 or 25?

 

[Noelle]

I am also trying to choose between Sept 23 or 25?

With Sunday being a school night, I'd probably pick that one. Likely to be fewer locals attending than at the Friday night one. Just my guess though.

I'm thinking the Sunday for the same reason. I can only hope it will turns out better than last year when we went on Sunday, November 1. It was so crowded that we were truly miserable. I'm guessing that maybe more people took their kids out of school for Halloween weekend. Hopefully, September 25th will be between people coming for Labor Day and Columbus Day that the crowds will be less.

 

[HappyGrape]

I can only hope it will turns out better than last year when we went on Sunday, November 1. It was so crowded that we were truly miserable.

The only days that suit us are 30th and 31st of October and I likely both will be sold. I am undecided but comments like this make me think it may be good to give them a miss this year!

 

[EEyorelover22]

We were there on Halloween and had a great time, but it's the only time we've ever been. I was thrilled to be there as we were supposed to go in 2013 and life had other plans for me/us. It was crowded near the Castle, but otherwise, I didn't find it that bad. We are planning to go in September so it will be interesting to see if the difference.

 

[MAF]

We are booking the Sunday, 9/25 date. Price permitting of course!

 

[kerriemiller]

Still cannt buy tickets. Our plan is attend the party September 23. Not being able to get tickets when I have all my ADRs, falls discounts and such booked already is making me anxious.

 

[princessfionasmom]

I'm trying to decide which would be the best night to go during our visit. We have the choice between 10/20, 10/21, 10/23 & 10/25. Someone posted that they thought the Sunday night (10/23) might be less crowded as local kids have school the next day. There doesn't seem to be much hotel availability so I think they all might be very busy. I'd love some input on what night you all think would be the best to go. TIA!!

 

[KelleyMaire]

What are eveyones thoughts on going on Halloween Night? Its on a Monday this year.. so maybe not as crowded?

 

[anneboleyn]

What are eveyones thoughts on going on Halloween Night? Its on a Monday this year.. so maybe not as crowded?

It will more than likely be sold out.

 

[BarbieGal457]

I'm so excited, this will be my first MNSSHP! Planning to go 10/18 currently. Last year we did our first party ever two weeks before Christmas and absolutely loved it so I'm really excited for this year. First time at food and wine too!

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

I'm so excited, this will be my first MNSSHP! Planning to go 10/18 currently. Last year we did our first party ever two weeks before Christmas and absolutely loved it so I'm really excited for this year. First time at food and wine too!

You are going to have a magical time! We love MNSSHP and Food and Wine! The Eat to the Beat concerts are awesome too if you like that.

 

[CARR1E F1SHER]

I'm so excited, this will be my first MNSSHP! Planning to go 10/18 currently. Last year we did our first party ever two weeks before Christmas and absolutely loved it so I'm really excited for this year. First time at food and wine too!

Same here, first MNSSHP and we're planning on 10/18, too! See you there!!

 

[Laneybelle]

My DH, best friend, and I are going to be there Labor Day weekend this year. We are staying at AKL for the first time and also planning to do the MNSSHP for the first time (if they'd just release the prices/availability for those darn tickets!). I'm a little nervous about the first party after reading those awful threads about last year, but we will take it in stride! We are frequent visitors, so just being at Disney during the celebration is good enough for us.

 

[BarbieGal457]

My DH, best friend, and I are going to be there Labor Day weekend this year. We are staying at AKL for the first time and also planning to do the MNSSHP for the first time (if they'd just release the prices/availability for those darn tickets!). I'm a little nervous about the first party after reading those awful threads about last year, but we will take it in stride! We are frequent visitors, so just being at Disney during the celebration is good enough for us.

I was nervous about the crowds too when we did the Christmas party last year. Even though it wasn't the first, it was one of the very last ones before Christmas so I was afraid there would be a huge swell but we took it in stride like you said and had a BLAST! Just as you said the atmosphere during the celebration was good enough for us and all the fun stuff we did was just a cherry on top!