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

[Cluelyss]

Annual pass holder buying tickets.....I am becoming an AP but my husband won't be. Would he still be able to use one of those tickets since it would be me getting them or would he be a regular ticket?

You can purchase his ticket with your AP discount.

 

[mercydisney]

If you are asking what time during the party you can schedule fast passes for, the first page of this thread recommends 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30, and 5:30-6:30. Last year any fast passes that ended past 6:30 were cancelled by Disney.

If you are asking how far in advance fast passes can be scheduled, as long as your party tickets are showing up in MDE, then it would be at the same time you schedule your other fast passes- 60 days before check-in if staying on property and 30 days prior if off property.

Edited to add: If you are going to be using a regular park ticket at any park on the day of the party, note that you are only allowed 3 fast passes per day. It wouldn't be 3 for the regular ticket plus 3 for the party ticket.

Thank You!

They are already on my MDE. I thought I would be able to schedule them already because they were showing up. Now I have 10 more days until I can make my FPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MeghanTy]

Sigh. So I saw that Hallowishes was available. I went ahead and purchased before coming here. I come here and realize that parade viewing is not included. My entire point in purchasing this was because I wanted secured parade viewing. Now I'm wondering if I should ask for a refund. But if they add it later and it's sold out, I'm screwed.

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Sigh. So I saw that Hallowishes was available. I went ahead and purchased before coming here. I come here and realize that parade viewing is not included. My entire point in purchasing this was because I wanted secured parade viewing. Now I'm wondering if I should ask for a refund. But if they add it later and it's sold out, I'm screwed.

Many of us are hanging on to them for a bit to see if they add the parade back in. If they don't, I will for sure cancel (5 days before cancellation policy, I believe).

 

[LongLiveRafiki]

I finally purchased my tickets for the August 29th party since it was the first day I could use my Disney Vacation Account funds. I called in and told the lady that I wanted to pay with the account, she asked for the account number and processed it with no issues. I just wanted to share that since others have said that the phone CMs get confused when you are saying you're paying from the account. Either the CMs are getting more training concerning this or I got someone who just understands how this works. Regardless, it worked for me and I got everything linked to MDE within 5 mins. Now to finalize my fast pass plans since tomorrow is my 60 day mark...

 

[FeralCatRogue]

I finally purchased my tickets for the August 29th party since it was the first day I could use my Disney Vacation Account funds. I called in and told the lady that I wanted to pay with the account, she asked for the account number and processed it with no issues. I just wanted to share that since others have said that the phone CMs get confused when you are saying you're paying from the account. Either the CMs are getting more training concerning this or I got someone who just understands how this works. Regardless, it worked for me and I got everything linked to MDE within 5 mins. Now to finalize my fast pass plans since tomorrow is my 60 day mark...

If you have an issue with them and your dva just have em run it like a gift card

 

[lawboysam]

They loaded the dining, at long last!! The link is here. It's on a separate page this year, presumably so those without party tickets don't accidentally book.

Got the dining reservation I've been trying for two months to get. Finally, having to be up at the crack of dawn for works pays off!

 

[doggydoc]

I was able to book BOG for 6:30 PM!

My DW will be so excited. Since BOG, CRT Crystal Palace were all listed I assume that means little chance of some type of dinner package including special parade viewing.

Why would they just drop that from the dessert party without replacing it with something else? It makes no sense, especially since it apparently will still be included with the MVMCP dessert party. Very disappointed, this would have worked out perfect, 6:30 BOG, then to the reserved parade viewing then a nice dessert and seating for the fireworks. I am still holding on to my reservation hoping they will change their minds but seems very unlikely at this late date. Just can not fathom the reasoning.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

They loaded the dining, at long last!! The link is here. It's on a separate page this year, presumably so those without party tickets don't accidentally book.

Got the dining reservation I've been trying for two months to get. Finally, having to be up at the crack of dawn for works pays off!

I DIDNT KNOW THIS WAS A THING IM ABOUT TO CRY!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

When we booked our trip we did at like 160 days before our trip so Be Our Guest was gone! I've been hunting each day! This is great!

Quick other question, just cuz I'm still a newbie. It says I can use the dining plan yet it still wanted my CC information. Is this just to charge me if be we do not only to show up for the meal?

 

[Doug5984]

They loaded the dining, at long last!! The link is here. It's on a separate page this year, presumably so those without party tickets don't accidentally book.

Got the dining reservation I've been trying for two months to get. Finally, having to be up at the crack of dawn for works pays off!

Thank you thank you thank you for posting this - was able to grab BOG for 630 on our MNSSHP night.

 

[lawboysam]

Quick other question, just cuz I'm still a newbie. It says I can use the dining plan yet it still wanted my CC information. Is this just to charge me if be we do not only to show up for the meal?

Correct! It won't charge you anything unless you don't show.

 

[Cluelyss]

They loaded the dining, at long last!! The link is here. It's on a separate page this year, presumably so those without party tickets don't accidentally book.

Got the dining reservation I've been trying for two months to get. Finally, having to be up at the crack of dawn for works pays off!

Anyone else wondering if this means party guests will no longer be allowed in at 4 with just a party ticket? Like you'll need a regular ticket to dine from 4 - 6 and a party ticket to dine after? The reservation is even titled differently....

 

[lawboysam]

Anyone else wondering if this means party guests will no longer be allowed in at 4 with just a party ticket? Like you'll need a regular ticket to dine from 4 - 6 and a party ticket to dine after? The reservation is even titled differently....

It's always been that non-party goers aren't supposed to make reservations past 6:30, just in years past, they've let them, and then just called people to cancel later reservations when they found out they didn't have a party ticket. This year, I think they're just trying to more clearly spell out, "PLEASE DON'T BOOK THIS IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PARTY TICKET. THIS IS NOT FOR YOU!" ha.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

Anyone else wondering if this means party guests will no longer be allowed in at 4 with just a party ticket? Like you'll need a regular ticket to dine from 4 - 6 and a party ticket to dine after? The reservation is even titled differently....
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Yes, I've been wondering about the 4pm thing since all the talk of the Christmas Party nights having the park listed as closing at 6pm. I'm hoping that we can get in at 4pm again this year like it's always been. But I'm more worried about it with all these changes popping up.

 

[LadyRayado]

Yes, I've been wondering about the 4pm thing since all the talk of the Christmas Party nights having the park listed as closing at 6pm. I'm hoping that we can get in at 4pm again this year like it's always been. But I'm more worried about it with all these changes popping up.

I've been thinking the same. I know the 4pm entry has been a sticky issue for awhile, for people who are there for the day. From 4-7, the park is slammed. And I get the argument from both sides - so it will be interesting to see how this plays out. I just can't image how long it will take to enter if it doesn't "open" until 6... (although with 6pm ADRs available, it might be earlier? Or they'll set it up like PPO ADRs...)

 

[MarandaS]

Hi everyone! I have been reading for quite a few months now and planning our trip including an August 29th Halloween Party ticket. We are staying for 14 nights, checking in on August 20th. So my fast pass window opened this morning. We have a 9 day ticket and the August 29th Halloween party ticket. I figured I should be able to book fast passes for a total of 10 days total. However, I get the Fast pass Limit Exceeded message when I try to book a 10th day of fast passes. I can only book 9 days worth. The only thing I could think would cause that would be that you can't use the Halloween ticket to book fast passes anymore? Or maybe I am missing something or doing something wrong. Has anyone tried to book fastpasses using their Halloween ticket yet this year and had luck? Thanks in advance for any advice or help. I have learned so much from all of you!

 

[DonaldDuck77]

I know most will know by their party, but unless Disney Parks Blog or something else official announces that you will not be let into the park until 7, there will be a ton of people waiting at the gates at 3:30 or so to be let in with party tickets on August 25th. If they are turned away until 7, they will of course be unhappy. Once the word gets out, party ticket sales will plummet. Then only those who have purchased their tickets well ahead of time will be "stuck" with them. The party ticket price is worth it for 4-12 including 3 FP+. In my opinion, it is not for 7-12. And if you thought rope drop was crowded, I can't imagine the crowds from 6:00 (or earlier) until at least 8:00 with party guests waiting in long lines to get in.

 

[AngelDisney]

Hi everyone! I have been reading for quite a few months now and planning our trip including an August 29th Halloween Party ticket. We are staying for 14 nights, checking in on August 20th. So my fast pass window opened this morning. We have a 9 day ticket and the August 29th Halloween party ticket. I figured I should be able to book fast passes for a total of 10 days total. However, I get the Fast pass Limit Exceeded message when I try to book a 10th day of fast passes. I can only book 9 days worth. The only thing I could think would cause that would be that you can't use the Halloween ticket to book fast passes anymore? Or maybe I am missing something or doing something wrong. Has anyone tried to book fastpasses using their Halloween ticket yet this year and had luck? Thanks in advance for any advice or help. I have learned so much from all of you!

You cannot prebook more than 3 FPs for each day of park visit unless the party ticket is on a MDE separate from your MDE with 9-day park tickets.

Edited:
Sorry! Misread the question. I think it's the problem with FP opening. You can book FP for your MNSSHP when it is 60 days out from the day of the MNSSHP. If you are attending the party on the last days of your trip. It's not open to book FP yet since the ticket is separate from your 9-day tickets. Hope this makes sense.

 

[GillianP1301]

To be honest, I've never understood the 4pm entry for party ticket holders. Sure, it's a great perk, and I'm assuming it was likely done initially so that security and entry CMs aren't slammed with party goers right at 7pm. But I think over the years with the 4pm thing becoming pretty much common knowledge, all they've done is moved the problem up to 4pm instead of 7pm.

This doesn't impact me personally because I have park hoppers and at another park the morning of MNSSHP anyway, so I can get into MK whenever, but I can see how this could put a damper on things for people who buy one less day on their park ticket and use only MNSSHP for that day. It'll be interesting to see how it pans out and will be interested to hear reports from the first party.

 

[Cluelyss]

It's always been that non-party goers aren't supposed to make reservations past 6:30, just in years past, they've let them, and then just called people to cancel later reservations when they found out they didn't have a party ticket. This year, I think they're just trying to more clearly spell out, "PLEASE DON'T BOOK THIS IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PARTY TICKET. THIS IS NOT FOR YOU!" ha.

I hope that the case and if so, it's a smart move. Hold the reservations back at the 180 mark then release them under a completely different name. Should cut back on the "I didn't know...." scams.