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

[SquashBanana]

I hope I'm posting this in the right thread, and if not I apologize, but I have a FP question about party tickets. I linked one of my 9/14 party tickets in MDE and just for kicks tried to book a FP on it to see what would happen even though I'm nowhere close to my 30-day window. This is what I saw:


1. For those who were able to book FP on last year's tickets, did you see something similar before your 30/60 window opened?
2. Based on last year's knowledge, is this message likely to change once I'm within 30 days of the party date?

It's almost as if MDE doens't even acknowledge a ticket exists, valid or not. I'll accept whatever the verdict is with booking FP on party tickets this year. I'd just like to know as far in advance as possible what that verdict is. Thanks for the help! My experience with the FP system is limited as I've only booked them on MYW tickets about 2 years ago.

 

[FoxC63]

A friend told me the dates for MNSSHP & MVMCP for CM's mimics the Military Dates

Cost: MNSSHP $55
August 17, 24, 28 & 31
September 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16 & 18

Cost: MVMCP $70
November 9, 12, 13 & 15

No further information was given.

 

[FoxC63]

I'm nowhere close to my 30-day window.

I've not seen this before and I wouldn't worry about it, like you said ^ could be the very reason you're seeing it now. If your park & party tickets are linked and you are able to see them you have nothing to worry about. We have ridden this storm before with positive outcomes. Everything you need has been posted on the MAIN pages of this thread for verification should you feel you need it. Look under "Fastpasses"

 

[camnhan]

A friend told me the dates for MNSSHP & MVMCP for CM's mimics the Military Dates

Cost: MNSSHP $55
August 17, 24, 28 & 31
September 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16 & 18

Cost: MVMCP $70
November 9, 12, 13 & 15

No further information was given.

UGH That is what I was afraid of
really didn't want a CM party night....oh well. Guess we will make the best of it! It is Disney after all

 

[FoxC63]

UGH That is what I was afraid of
really didn't want a CM party night....oh well. Guess we will make the best of it! It is Disney after all

Wait a second... we all are guilty of thinking the exact same thing, however not all CM parties were sold out! Look on the MAIN Halloween thread for 2017 information and you'll see this for your self.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I hope I'm posting this in the right thread, and if not I apologize, but I have a FP question about party tickets. I linked one of my 9/14 party tickets in MDE and just for kicks tried to book a FP on it to see what would happen even though I'm nowhere close to my 30-day window. This is what I saw:
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1. For those who were able to book FP on last year's tickets, did you see something similar before your 30/60 window opened?
2. Based on last year's knowledge, is this message likely to change once I'm within 30 days of the party date?

It's almost as if MDE doens't even acknowledge a ticket exists, valid or not. I'll accept whatever the verdict is with booking FP on party tickets this year. I'd just like to know as far in advance as possible what that verdict is. Thanks for the help! My experience with the FP system is limited as I've only booked them on MYW tickets about 2 years ago.

I asked a similar question and it appears the best answer is at this time people not really know what is going to happen. It seems things might have changed/been inconsistent last year. I am staying at Pop and not going to any parks, only to the MK for MNSSHP.

I am going to attempt to book FPs 60 days from our check-in date. If that doesn’t work, I will attempt to book 60 days before our party. What happens with those 2 attempts will determine what I do next.

I will share my experiences here.

 

[snowwhitesmom]

DH and I went last year for the first time. Loved it so much, we are going again this year!We are both in our fifties and go to Disney to be kids again, so trick or treating is awesome! DH wants to be Jack Sparrow again, but I was thinking maybe I could go as a mermaid? I’m a curvy size 14 and rather modest- any mermaid ideas in those regards?

 

[kkbookmom]

UGH That is what I was afraid of
really didn't want a CM party night....oh well. Guess we will make the best of it! It is Disney after all

So I am curious to know why a CM party date is an issue. Is it more likely to sell out?

 

[OldSchoolReasons]

View attachment 321296 DH and I went last year for the first time. Loved it so much, we are going again this year!We are both in our fifties and go to Disney to be kids again, so trick or treating is awesome! DH wants to be Jack Sparrow again, but I was thinking maybe I could go as a mermaid? I’m a curvy size 14 and rather modest- any mermaid ideas in those regards?

You guys look awesome! For Tokyo Disneysea I wore mermaid print leggings and a long t-shirt with a shell bra print on it with mermaid ears from Luby&Lola (complete with dingle hopper!) Maybe something like that with iridescent face and body glitter and a wig to ramp it up?

 

[scrappinginontario]

So I am curious to know why a CM party date is an issue. Is it more likely to sell out?

I’m guessing that the CM dates will make somewhat quieter parties much more busy. We are going Aug 28th which I anticipated would be quieter but I will now be prepared for it to be a much busier party. Just preparing my head and touring strategy accordingly.

 

[garris3404]

Advice question!

So we decided to do a Halloween party leaning towards the sept 11th party and had a few questions

Should I buy my ticket now? Or wait a while? I know sept is hurricane season and was worried about purchasing a ticket if the party was cancelled but at the same time I want to make dining reservations for 6pm at skipper canteen that night.

I can only make a 6pm reservation if I have a valid ticket? Or can I still make one without the ticket?

And those who have experience with Halloween parties in early September what is it like?

Thanks so much in advance!

You should be able to book that now.

 

[snowwhitesmom]

Anyone have any ideas about where to find a modest, adult mermaid costume?

 

[snowwhitesmom]

You guys look awesome! For Tokyo Disneysea I wore mermaid print leggings and a long t-shirt with a shell bra print on it with mermaid ears from Luby&Lola (complete with dingle hopper!) Maybe something like that with iridescent face and body glitter and a wig to ramp it up?

You looked adorable! Great idea! Thank you!

 

[GillianP1301]

For those waiting on some of the MK restaurants to open up ADRs past 2:30pm on party nights, I just checked CP (as I've been doing every day) for the last August parties and times are now extended to 6:00pm but no availability coming up yet. Should be at some point today though, I would think. Haven't checked the other dining locations yet.

 

[snowwhitesmom]

Other than a pirate or mermaid, what else would pair up with DHs Jack Sparrow costume?

 

[SquashBanana]

I've not seen this before and I wouldn't worry about it, like you said ^ could be the very reason you're seeing it now. If your park & party tickets are linked and you are able to see them you have nothing to worry about. We have ridden this storm before with positive outcomes. Everything you need has been posted on the MAIN pages of this thread for verification should you feel you need it. Look under "Fastpasses"

I asked a similar question and it appears the best answer is at this time people not really know what is going to happen. It seems things might have changed/been inconsistent last year. I am staying at Pop and not going to any parks, only to the MK for MNSSHP.

I am going to attempt to book FPs 60 days from our check-in date. If that doesn’t work, I will attempt to book 60 days before our party. What happens with those 2 attempts will determine what I do next.

I will share my experiences here.

Thanks for the feedback. I guess because this is the first trip where I'm actually prepared way ahead of time, I'm out of things to worry about. Now I'm having to invent things to make me second guess myself.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

View attachment 321296 DH and I went last year for the first time. Loved it so much, we are going again this year!We are both in our fifties and go to Disney to be kids again, so trick or treating is awesome! DH wants to be Jack Sparrow again, but I was thinking maybe I could go as a mermaid? I’m a curvy size 14 and rather modest- any mermaid ideas in those regards?

Other than a pirate or mermaid, what else would pair up with DHs Jack Sparrow costume?

I was pirate Ariel at the last d23. Those green mermaid leggings, flip flops, pirate hat, corset, a fishing net for a skirt with a sea star fastener and a Sebastian.

This year my boyfriend is going as jack Sparrow and I'm dressing as the redhead from the ride.

 

[garris3404]

For those waiting on some of the MK restaurants to open up ADRs past 2:30pm on party nights, I just checked CP (as I've been doing every day) for the last August parties and times are now extended to 6:00pm but no availability coming up yet. Should be at some point today though, I would think. Haven't checked the other dining locations yet.

I'm in the same boat. Been checking numerous time daily. While the hours have expanded to 6:00, you can't get an ADR past 2:45? Been like that for a while now. Go figure?

 

[HuricaneSugar]

Advice question!

So we decided to do a Halloween party leaning towards the sept 11th party and had a few questions

Should I buy my ticket now? Or wait a while? I know sept is hurricane season and was worried about purchasing a ticket if the party was cancelled but at the same time I want to make dining reservations for 6pm at skipper canteen that night.

I can only make a 6pm reservation if I have a valid ticket? Or can I still make one without the ticket?

And those who have experience with Halloween parties in early September what is it like?

Thanks so much in advance!

Last year we went to the 9/15 party. It was the first party we had ever attended, but crowds were very low. We walked onto almost every ride, including 7DMT at 11pm. It could be due to Irma earlier in the week, but Saturday was packed at MK so I'm not so sure. The only ride that had a small wait was Haunted Mansion. We waited until the day prior to buy the tickets for our group (3).

 

[kkbookmom]

I’m guessing that the CM dates will make somewhat quieter parties much more busy. We are going Aug 28th which I anticipated would be quieter but I will now be prepared for it to be a much busier party. Just preparing my head and touring strategy accordingly.

That makes sense. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't assuming something.

Thank you!