"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!

[scrappinginontario]

No, attractions are usually closed down for months and not just during parties.

Yes, that’s exactly what I said. The person I quoted asked if BTMRR was closed for an full refurbishment or if it was only closed during party hours? I confirmed it is only closed during party hours so my response was correct.

 

[hswillia07]

That can and has happened at the party entrance when using Magicbands. Just saying.

How do we avoid this? Do we just mention that we want to use the party tickets when we arrive at 4? Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

How do we avoid this? Do we just mention that we want to use the party tickets when we arrive at 4? Thanks!

Scan your party voucher or plastic card and not your wristband. We normally put our wristbands on after we've entered the park.
It's just time consuming to resolve whatever issues may arise and for those who need to be somewhere specific like at 4pm that can be messy.

 

[anneboleyn]

Has SDMT ever been closed for refurb? Just crossing my fingers that none of the big boys get closed down for Oct.

When I was there in Sept. 2016, Big Thunder, Dinosaur, It’s A Small World and I think something at HS were being refurbed. It was rough lol

I was actually expecting Space Mountain to be out of commission this fall, since 2016 saw Big Thunder’s refurb and then fall 2017 had Splash being refurbed. So I definitely thought that meant this fall was Space Mountain’s turn. I am glad that doesn’t seem to be the case, tho!

 

[bethbuchall]

Scan your party voucher or plastic card and not your wristband. We normally put our wristbands on after we've entered the park.
It's just time consuming to resolve whatever issues may arise and for those who need to be somewhere specific like at 4pm that can be messy.

If we're using a day off our Hoppers earlier in the day anyway, does it matter if they don't scan the party ticket?

 

[dachsie]

Yes, that’s exactly what I said. The person I quoted asked if BTMRR was closed for an full refurbishment or if it was only closed during party hours? I confirmed it is only closed during party hours so my response was correct.

Yea, but I don't think we know the answer for sure yet. It could be closed for a refurb that hasn't yet been announced. Right now given the limited info, we know it will be closed for the party - we don't know if it is closed for the party because of a refurb in which case it will be closed 24/7

 

[Haley R]

How do we avoid this? Do we just mention that we want to use the party tickets when we arrive at 4? Thanks!

We used our plastic cards at after hours and it still used up a ticket. It’s possible and can happen. We just went to the front desk at our resort and they were able to fix it.

 

[FoxC63]

If we're using a day off our Hoppers earlier in the day anyway, does it matter if they don't scan the party ticket?

One way or another they'll have to scan your party ticket in order for you to get your party wristband.

 

[bethbuchall]

One way or another they'll have to scan your party ticket in order for you to get your party wristband.

Ok, thanks! I meant in worrying about it removing a day from my tickets. So, I'm ok to use my MagicBand, right?

 

[FoxC63]

Ok, thanks! I meant in worrying about it removing a day from my tickets. So, I'm ok to use my MagicBand, right?

Not necessarily. Disney's system isn't perfect and there have been reports year after year of issues when scanning Magicbands at the "special entrance" as well as the THREE locations inside. I recommend scanning your party voucher or party card to help prevent any issues.

And for those who attend during inclement weather, last year Disney offered park hoppers or another party date. For those who weren't planning another vacation or the last party date sold out (which did happen) Disney gave them a refund. In order to process the refund Disney REQUIRES you to have the original credit card with you. So be sure to bring that too if it applies to you.

What happened to @Haley R "After Hours card" is the first time I've read such an issue on these party threads.

 

[bhardy]

A spin off question about AP tix, a friend of mine is an AP holder, she may or may not be going with us... can she buy our party tix at AP price or does she have to be there?

 

[FoxC63]

A spin off question about AP tix, a friend of mine is an AP holder, she may or may not be going with us... can she buy our party tix at AP price or does she have to be there?

She can buy them for you and not be there. And scan the party ticket too!

 

[kenly777]

I honestly don't know as I won't be purchasing our Water Park AP's until August. Since the MNSSHP we're going to is known to be the least busy party of the year (YAY!!!) it's not necessary for us to purchase our tickets in advance. If the Water Park AP will qualify us for a ticket discount I might wait until the day we purchase the AP and then go online and purchase our party tickets the same day.

How can I find out the crowd levels for the various party nights?

 

[FoxC63]

How can I find out the crowd levels for the various party nights?

Touring Plans put theirs out on May 12, 2017 I would start there. Just match your dates.
Link: https://blog.touringplans.com/2017/05/12/find-least-crowded-halloween-party-2017/

 

[Tomh]

I got my tickets for August 28th. It is our last day in the World so I hope we aren't tempting fate

That is our last day as well, and we also are going to the party that night. Two families, both counting on good weather, I am concerned about the "temptation" level for fate lol.

 

[Aladora]

That is our last day as well, and we also are going to the party that night. Two families, both counting on good weather, I am concerned about the "temptation" level for fate lol.

This is our party as well although we have one final day on the 29th.

 

[Tomh]

This is our party as well although we have one final day on the 29th.

There is going to be a blizzard on the 28th lol.

 

[Aladora]

There is going to be a blizzard on the 28th lol.

Meh, we're Canadian...we can cope with a blizzard. It's a hurricane I am worried about!

 

[Tomh]

Meh, we're Canadian...we can cope with a blizzard. It's a hurricane I am worried about!

We had a hurricane come through the first time we went to Disney. Now granted, it was very much weakened by the time it got there, but it wound up being one of our best days in the park. It was cooler, perhaps in the upper 70's, breezy, and with just a bit of rain, it actually felt pretty nice to us Northerners, and the park was empty. We rode Buzz Lightyear probably 8 times in a row with maybe a 5 minute wait to get on. Pirates was similar, perhaps a 5 minute wait the entire day.

 

[SquashBanana]

I can't remember where this was posted but I remember reading something about possibly exchanging dates for parties. Do they only do this for inclement weather or any time (assuming tickets are available)? I'd also assume you'd just pay the difference if it's a more expensive party?