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

[DisneyMom93]

Not sure why that's so funny. Just happens to be the only piece of consistent info smoking from CMs, to me at least.

Sorry. That's why I found it so funny. You summed up this whole dilemma with one sentence.

 

[DisneyMom93]

So will you be in the park on regular park ticket along with the party ticket?? On Tuesday and Thursday I have park tickets for the park along with the party ticket. Do I qualify for just the 3 fast passes or more?

Just the three unfortunately. For some reason party ticket holders who paid for same day park tickets also aren't given the same courtesy as those that only purchased party tickets.

 

[KELLY]

Ok Which night should we go Friday the 25th or Tuesday the 29th? Friday night would work better with our schedule. I'm thinking Tuesday would be less crowded. We are staying at the AKL so we plan to leave the resort around 3:00 pm. So no SP that night unless I can squeeze them in before 6 p.m correct? There was no FP when we did the Halloween party last.

 

[MISSYLEXI]

Per Disney's website, the following attractions WILL be available.

Adventureland

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse

Frontierland

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Country Bear Jamboree

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• “It’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mad Tea Party
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Space Mountain
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Isn't Splash Mountain open for the parties that are before the rehab closing?

 

[DisneyMom93]

I don't understand why they need three hours to get guests in for the party. It doesn't take three hours to get into the park when it opens in the morning.

 

[FoxC63]

A couple of items have popped up on the "Disney Shop Parks App" they include:

Mayor of Halloween Town Ceramic Mug $22.99 (Originally released 2016) and Mickey Halloween Lollipops – 5 pack $6.19!

 

[Farro]

What rides/attractions close during the Halloween party that we should ride during the 4pm-7pm early entry?

Jungle Cruise! Last time we were going I found out almost too late it wasn't open during the party! I was looking forward to going on it in the dark. We got on around 6:30 - so sort of getting dark I guess!

 

[KELLY]

If I get the hard tickets mailed to me. Will it show up in MDE right away?

 

[PolyRob]

It was my understanding that last year, the entire group was walked from the parade viewing area to the terrace and then walked to tables. I didn't think they were "preassigned" though.

In prior years, the terrace dessert party had assigned seats, based on when you booked the ADR. When they reconfigured the tables (some time in 2016), seating became first come, first served.

It will be interesting to see what happens this year based on the verbiage above.

And my original post meant arrive earlier than the 9:00 check in time, not the 4:00 wristband access.

Ahh. This will be my first dessert party so it is all new to me! I will have no issue arriving early for the 9pm check-in. Glad it opens up my "pre-party" touring a little bit. Thank you!

Yes, that's correct for last year. We attended on 10/31 last year and had table in front by rails but entered last. Several around us stated they were directed to tables, so most figured tables were assigned but not really sure. Pre-assigned seats are listed on website, and CM stated that was correct (grain on salt) but MVMCP is first come, first served (stated on website).

Very interesting that you mentioned this. I just checked the MVMCP verbiage and I do see it specifically says "Seating will be available at the dessert party on a first-come, first-served basis—though every table features views of Cinderella Castle."

I wonder if MNSSHP will be easier to assign since everyone isn't flooding the area from the parade now. I definitely booked right away on the day they opened so fingers crossed I am pre-assigned a decent spot!

We did the hallowishes dessert party last year, we were walked from the parade viewing area to the dessert party area on the terrace. We waited in a line, and on your turn you went to a table of your choice. They did suggest, like "there are a few over there" type of thing, but they were not preassigned and we were able to pick our table by the rail. This was a last week of September party. We were towards the front of the walking group.

Interesting. Was your party earlier in the season or closer to Halloween? I wonder if they're pre-assigned on busier nights like the PP mentioned on 10/31.

 

[anricat]

I don't understand why they need three hours to get guests in for the party. It doesn't take three hours to get into the park when it opens in the morning.

Well, in this case they aren't just getting people in, but also simultaneously getting everybody else out. With people leaving and others coming, they probably realized at some point, it was easier if they had more of a stagger with the enters and exits.

 

[DisneyChris2016]

Isn't Splash Mountain open for the parties that are before the rehab closing?

Aug.25 is the only party before the refurb is scheduled to begin (on Aug.28). It is my understanding that Splash will be open during the day, but probably not during the party. Can't confirm that, though.

If I get the hard tickets mailed to me. Will it show up in MDE right away?

It may depend on how you order your tickets. I ordered mine online through MDE and they were linked automatically.

 

[TNGirlwCamera]

Sorry if someone asked already, I haven't read all the posts, there are so many!

My question is for those that have been before. Is it worth the money? It will cost us $400 to go and my husband isn't on board. It does seem like a lot. Thanks!

 

[monique5]

Ahh. This will be my first dessert party so it is all new to me! I will have no issue arriving early for the 9pm check-in. Glad it opens up my "pre-party" touring a little bit. Thank you!



Very interesting that you mentioned this. I just checked the MVMCP verbiage and I do see it specifically says "Seating will be available at the dessert party on a first-come, first-served basis—though every table features views of Cinderella Castle."

I wonder if MNSSHP will be easier to assign since everyone isn't flooding the area from the parade now. I definitely booked right away on the day they opened so fingers crossed I am pre-assigned a decent spot!



Interesting. Was your party earlier in the season or closer to Halloween? I wonder if they're pre-assigned on busier nights like the PP mentioned on 10/31.

Everything has been interesting. That has been the verbiage since pages became available on Disney website. Pre-assigned for MNSSHP & first come, first served for MVMCP.

 

[DisneyMom93]

Well, in this case they aren't just getting people in, but also simultaneously getting everybody else out. With people leaving and others coming, they probably realized at some point, it was easier if they had more of a stagger with the enters and exits.

And an hour isn't enough to do that? Eh, what do I know. lol

 

[Capang]

And an hour isn't enough to do that? Eh, what do I know. lol

I know it's taken me more than an hour to get out after fireworks. And that is moving with the masses. At a party you have the masses moving out AND the party masses moving in. Gridlock.

 

[Tonberry]

Aug.25 is the only party before the refurb is scheduled to begin (on Aug.28). It is my understanding that Splash will be open during the day, but probably not during the party. Can't confirm that, though.

I can't see any reason why they would close it for the MNSSHP for the 25th.
It's probably just easier and less confusing to not even list it as an open attraction on the MNSSHP page.

 

[Tonberry]

We ate at BOG on a Christmas party night and got out late, around 7:15 or something like that. We didn't have tickets for that night, so we left. There were hundreds of people still waiting to enter MK. I remember thinking to myself "good thing they started letting people in at 4 or this would be a disaster!"

 

[DisneyMom93]

We ate at BOG on a Christmas party night and got out late, around 7:15 or something like that. We didn't have tickets for that night, so we left. There were hundreds of people still waiting to enter MK. I remember thinking to myself "good thing they started letting people in at 4 or this would be a disaster!"

I guess it depends on what time they got there. Maybe most got there at 7pm. That would mean they were only waiting 15 minutes. lol.

 

[MissMaryQC]

A couple of items have popped up on the "Disney Shop Parks App" they include:

Mayor of Halloween Town Ceramic Mug $22.99 (Originally released 2016) and Mickey Halloween Lollipops – 5 pack $6.19!
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That mug!! and DD loves those little lollipops! I can't wait!!

 

[30ishmom]

What are the wait times for the rides (specifically BTMRR) during MNSSHP? Typical evening waits or less because people are trick or treating and meeting characters?