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

[Cluelyss]

I'm sure others will chime in with last year's time, but just know that this is one meet that changes the start time from year to year. So no matter what, check back here after the first party date to check.

They usually do start to meet before 7, so the strategy is to line up during non party time according to when they start to meet, probably an hour or so ahead of time.

Definitely check back after the first party to confirm, but for at least the last 2 years they have started their M&G around 6:15/6:20 and the line starts forming around 5. Generally, if you are in line by 5:30 you’ll be done by 7, so will have wasted no party time.

 

[Rich M]

Definitely check back after the first party to confirm, but for at least the last 2 years they have started their M&G around 6:15/6:20 and the line starts forming around 5. Generally, if you are in line by 5:30 you’ll be done by 7, so will have wasted no party time.

No party time but an hour and a half of time in your life you can never get back. Sure wish there was some better way for them to do these character meets. This day in age you would think there could be a better way.

 

[Haley R]

No party time but an hour and a half of time in your life you can never get back. Sure wish there was some better way for them to do these character meets. This day in age you would think there could be a better way.

Maybe give everyone a time to go to the m&g? Kind of like a fast pass? I have no idea how they would do it. I would be all for that instead of waiting so long

 

[Rich M]

Maybe give everyone a time to go to the m&g? Kind of like a fast pass? I have no idea how they would do it. I would be all for that instead of waiting so long

Yeah I think a 4th FP type thing for Character meets or something similar would be a lifesafer for people. I just don't see how people can stand that long for a photo and it gets really bad when one person saves a spot for 20 people and then they all want individual photos with the character.

 

[Haley R]

Yeah I think a 4th FP type thing for Character meets or something similar would be a lifesafer for people. I just don't see how people can stand that long for a photo and it gets really bad when one person saves a spot for 20 people and then they all want individual photos with the character.

Oh I would not be happy if I saw 20 people join in line. I would probably say something. I don’t mind if it’s like a parent waiting for their kids or something but a whole group would make me mad. I would definitely use a fp for a character if I could.

 

[1mena7]

Weird but exciting! I'm not at that first party (we're doing 8/28 and 8/31), but I'm so excited that I can now say it's this month! Only at Disney can I go along with Hallowe'en in August and not find it weird at all. It's magical!

I'm going the 8/31 too for the first time!! I'm so excited!!

 

[Lsdolphin]

How far in advance do you need to purchase tickets and still get AP discount?

 

[Pdollar88]

I’m worried I’m trying to meet too many characters.

I might cut a few non-essentials. I’d really love to get Jack (got Sandy Claws at Christmas) and 7 Dwarves (never bothered with them before).

The only other one I’d *really* like is Cruella. Kicking myself that I didn’t do the villains mix and mingle when it was a thing.

 

[ejdmomma]

I've seen a lot of posts about weather & rain during the parties. Obviously there is no way of predicting if a party will be rained out but is there any historical data on how many are rained out each year? Hoping the odds will be in our favor.

 

[gillep]

Purchased party tickets for 9/30, we haven't been in a few years so we figured it would be something fun to do this trip. Our goals are really just rides and the parade and fireworks, we did the characters last time and aren't big candy people.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I reponded to a post above where I typed out “It’s really not so scary...” which I now realize was a big mistake. It has now been stuck in my head for 24 hours.

I always try to hold out on thinking about / hearing MNSSHP music for as long as I can each season.... I’m afraid I’m in for a long three months!

 

[Pdollar88]

I reponded to a post above where I typed out “It’s really not so scary...” which I now realize was a big mistake. It has now been stuck in my head for 24 hours.

I always try to hold out on thinking about / hearing MNSSHP music for as long as I can each season.... I’m afraid I’m in for a long three months!

Same here! I usually try to hold off, but I caved and listened to the parade soundtrack last week. Probably a mistake, but oh so worth it.

 

[mum22girlz]

I reponded to a post above where I typed out “It’s really not so scary...” which I now realize was a big mistake. It has now been stuck in my head for 24 hours.

I always try to hold out on thinking about / hearing MNSSHP music for as long as I can each season.... I’m afraid I’m in for a long three months!

Same here! I usually try to hold off, but I caved and listened to the parade soundtrack last week. Probably a mistake, but oh so worth it.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one. My Saturday clean house routine includes listening to the Magic Kingdom Special Events CD. Yes . . . year round . . .

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

How far in advance do you need to purchase tickets and still get AP discount?

The day before.

 

[Best Aunt]

I’m worried I’m trying to meet too many characters.

I might cut a few non-essentials. I’d really love to get Jack (got Sandy Claws at Christmas) and 7 Dwarves (never bothered with them before).

The only other one I’d *really* like is Cruella. Kicking myself that I didn’t do the villains mix and mingle when it was a thing.

We met Cruella at the Disneyland party a few years ago. She was hysterical. High point of the evening for us.

 

[scrappinmom]

ok - Changed my avatar - my kids just aged 12 years! lol

This will be my 5th MNSSHP & my experience has been to choose maybe one character meeting that you really want & focus on that. Any others are a bonus. We've never really rode many rides during the parties as we've always had at least one other day at MK. This will be our first party where it's our only time there.

 

[Pdollar88]

ok - Changed my avatar - my kids just aged 12 years! lol

This will be my 5th MNSSHP & my experience has been to choose maybe one character meeting that you really want & focus on that. Any others are a bonus. We've never really rode many rides during the parties as we've always had at least one other day at MK. This will be our first party where it's our only time there.

That's excellent advice! My must-see characters are Jack and Sally. I'm going to plan on them, then see how the waits are for Dwarves and Cruella. I'll be beyond the moon pleased if I get both J&S and Cruella.

I hope you all have a blast at the party!

 

[scrappinmom]

That's excellent advice! My must-see characters are Jack and Sally. I'm going to plan on them, then see how the waits are for Dwarves and Cruella. I'll be beyond the moon pleased if I get both J&S and Cruella.

I hope you all have a blast at the party!

Last year we waited forever for J&S - but my gosh was it worth it! They were wonderful!! I'll be honest, while I love my Dwarves picture from the year before...it's ehhh boring - they don't really move around, you just kinda see your head like the 8th dwarf! J&S were engaging as heck! Never met Cruella, maybe that'll be my one this year. I would say Moana, but dd18 isn't going & if I met Moana before her she'd kill me...Although if we could get Dwayne Johnson to come out & do a M&G.....ahhhh

 

[TommyMac_DisneyEdition]

First post on Disboards. Wow, a whole world of knowledge and tips I never previously appreciated. Six-day pass August 25th through 30th, and MNSSHP on August 31st. Very excited. So many great tips on this site. And it sounds like I need to find this MNSSHP theme music in advance to help get the family excited....

Oh, the reason I'm posting on this thread.....

I was able to book two FP (between 4-6, first one starting after 4pm) with our party pass on the 31st. I'll certainly let folks know if we get an email or have problems using them. Thankfully, it sounds like the worst case outcome is our last day FPs getting removed by Disney, which, for us, would be the MNSSHP-related FPs. If we lose our FOP FP, my wife will never speak to me again!

 

[Rich M]

First post on Disboards. Wow, a whole world of knowledge and tips I never previously appreciated. Six-day pass August 25th through 30th, and MNSSHP on August 31st. Very excited. So many great tips on this site. And it sounds like I need to find this MNSSHP theme music in advance to help get the family excited....

Oh, the reason I'm posting on this thread.....

I was able to book two FP (between 4-6, first one starting after 4pm) with our party pass on the 31st. I'll certainly let folks know if we get an email or have problems using them. Thankfully, it sounds like the worst case outcome is our last day FPs getting removed by Disney, which, for us, would be the MNSSHP-related FPs. If we lose our FOP FP, my wife will never speak to me again!

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