"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[siskaren]

Thoughts on attending either Sunday Oct 29th or Wednesday Nov 1st?? Which do you think would have lower crowds, if either?

They'll both most likely sell out.

Very happy to see I was wrong about August dates!! Now the page reads "Halloween Fun Awaits at an After-Dark Event in Magic Kingdom Park!"

SOOOOO Fun!!

My mom and step dad are taking my wife and I and my three young siblings (15, 14, and 11) in September and as a thank you for the trip my wife and I are buying the tickets to MNSSHP for the whole family. We will be going 9/17.

Is there any way to get a party map or other promotional material before a party? I want to give them to my siblings as a fun way to tell them about the party as us going is to be a surprise for them.

I'm open to other ideas as well as to how to break the news - so if you are creative I'd love to hear what you think.

I think Kenny the Pirate typically has the party map up a couple days before the first party, but I wouldn't expect to see it much before that.

So now that dates are out, it looks like we can do Oct 10, 12 or 15. So now my question is, what are the chances of them selling out for those dates? When we did the Christmas Party a few years ago, it was the middle of Nov and we knew the parks would be pretty empty. We didn't want to risk rain, so we waited and bought our tickets the day of the event. Can we do that again this year? Or would it be better to go ahead and pick our date and risk the weather? With it being so close to Halloween and during Fall Break season, I'm a little more worried about them selling out.

I wouldn't expect those dates to sell out.

Any info on DVC discounts being offered and, if so, what dates?!

There should be a DVC discount of $5-$7 for select dates. (Definitely not Fridays, though.)

Hello Disney Sages,
Technical question for you. If I have the party ticket loading onto my magic band will it use up one of my park admission days? We are going for 11 days and only have a 10 days pass but I wanted to use the party tickets as an extra day but I don't want to accidentally use up a park admission day getting into the party.

There's a dedicated entrance for party goers.

 

[Cluelyss]

This will be my family's first time visiting during Halloween, so excited!

We will be there from Oct 21-28. I'm debating between Tues the 24th or Thurs the 26th. Does anyone recommend one over the other? or is there really not much difference, crowd wise and such? Thank you!

Tuesdays are historically the least crowded night, so it's been reported, but as there are a limited number of tickets sold to every party, I don't think you'll see much difference in 2 weekday nights. Also, the party exclusive events are going to be crowded no matter what night you go, so I always advise picking the date that works best with your schedule.

 

[merry_nbright]

9/1 and 10/1! YAY! Now we await the sad news. The prices.

 

[Ladyfish77]

I was planning to go on 10/31 since it's our first day of our trip. Guess I'll stick with that, since I doubt that 11/1 would be less crowded--we went two years ago on 11/1 and it was a sold out party. Biggest bummer is that by then most if not all of the party merchandise will be gone like last time.

 

[publix subs]

gonna do august 25th and then Oct 29, 31st and Nov 1st i think. Did 3 last year and would love to come fresh out of the Silver blockout dates into a MNSSHP so i guess its 4 this year!

 

[ruthies12]

So excited they are finally out, I make my ADR's in 2 days! We are there 10/5 to 10/15, I think I'm going to do the party on the 12th and plan the next day as a rest day

 

[Jays2013]

Wheee! So excited. This will be my family's first Halloween party, and my parents are going with us too!

I think we're still going to go on Halloween itself, but I will admit that the appearance of a Nov. 1 party date has me wondering if we should consider going them for a smaller crowd. Anyone have experience with a November party? Thoughts?

There's stuff going on at the resorts in case we did that, right?

But I'm nearly positive we'll still plan on Halloween itself.

 

[Kristin44]

My 1st Halloween Party also!!! When do you think they'll release the rest of dining reservations for party nights at BOG? The verbiage hasn't changed yet with the updated times showing as 'special ticket needed from 5:15pm to xx'

 

[FoxC63]

So freaking excited!!!!!!

Wow! I'm shocked the dates are finally out, I thought for sure we'd see them at the beginning of May. But I'm happy to see you got the dates you were hoping for - Woot! Any chances you'd be willing to give us updates while there?

 

[ErinsMommy]

Wow! I'm shocked the dates are finally out, I thought for sure we'd see them at the beginning of May. But I'm happy to see you got the dates you were hoping for - Woot! Any chances you'd be willing to give us updates while there?

Its actually a late announcement compared to last year - its when they go on sale that's usually May/June.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Wheee! So excited. This will be my family's first Halloween party, and my parents are going with us too!

I think we're still going to go on Halloween itself, but I will admit that the appearance of a Nov. 1 party date has me wondering if we should consider going them for a smaller crowd. Anyone have experience with a November party? Thoughts?

There's stuff going on at the resorts in case we did that, right?

Both parties will sell out. You might want to go Nov 1, all the resorts do little parties and trick or treating and characters in costumes meet and greets. But those are only on Halloween night. Both of the MNSSHPs will sell out, though. So that shouldn't factor into your thinking.

 

[Mollymovacca]

Fourth time to Mnsshp now to decided on which date Sept.24, 26, or 29th.

I can't decide on 22, 24 or 26... I have my adrs planned for the 24th though so I guess I better keep that date!! So many decisions!!!

 

[dfurst05]

I think Kenny the Pirate typically has the party map up a couple days before the first party, but I wouldn't expect to see it much before that.

I don't need it before we arrive on 9/14 so I assume it will at least be available online, yes. What I meant was if I will be able to get a physical copy somewhere on the resort before physically entering the party ourselves? Will they be out for non-party guests on other party days? Is there a way I can get my hands on one while I am at the park, any day before our party date?

 

[FoxC63]

Its actually a late announcement compared to last year - its when they go on sale that's usually May/June.

This I know. We're not new to MNSSHP. It's surprising to see the dates due to all the other things Disney has on their plate, it seemed like they were too busy to release them that's all I'm saying.

 

[FoxC63]

@OhioStateBuckeye Glad to see another familiar DISer! What are your dates this year?

 

[Disneymadhouse]

My 1st Halloween Party also!!! When do you think they'll release the rest of dining reservations for party nights at BOG? The verbiage hasn't changed yet with the updated times showing as 'special ticket needed from 5:15pm to xx'

I've been trying to get a BOG dinner reservation for 25th August ( in the hopes that it was a party night) from 180 days out with no luck yet.

Claire

 

[FoxC63]

I don't need it before we arrive on 9/14 so I assume it will at least be available online, yes. What I meant was if I will be able to get a physical copy somewhere on the resort before physically entering the party ourselves? Will they be out for non-party guests on other party days? Is there a way I can get my hands on one while I am at the park, any day before our party date?

I understand your question. I thought MK only put out the MNSSHP maps just before the start of the party. I clearly remember going to MK at RD and there were only regular maps available but when we returned for the party they had the MNSSHP maps available.

EDIT: You might try to get them from Guest Services.

 

[ErinsMommy]

This I know. We're not new to MNSSHP. It's surprising to see the dates due to all the other things Disney has on there plate, it seemed like they were too busy to release them that's all I'm saying.

On the flip side I'm surprised they didn't announce them sooner - they've added a Headless Horseman event before the party. Seems one would go in hand with the other. Either way I'm just glad they announced them - now I wait for sale dates so we can finish our plans.

 

[FoxC63]

@ErinsMommy have you gone onto 2016 MNSSHP thread to look at prices? I hope they keep them the same.

EDIT: I hope they bring back Club Villain. That's what I'm waiting for.

 

[ErinsMommy]

@ErinsMommy have you gone onto 2016 MNSSHP thread to look at prices? I hope they keep them the same.

I have and I hope so too! Apparently there was a rather large increase from 2015 to 2016. Either way we're still going to do 2 parties, but my god this trip has gotten really expensive.