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

[Araminta18]

We did the dessert party last night. They let the garden viewing guests into the dessert buffet area at 8:30 pm. They let the terrace guests in to their dessert area at 8:45 pm (there was a delay on the terrace and a lot of confusion.). We were on the terrace. My DS and I had our desserts and headed to the parade area at 9:15 pm. All the spots looking directly down Main St. were taken, but we had the entire sidewalk facing Tony’s to ourselves. We then followed CM’s through the bypass back to the terrace.

If this helps with timing at all, the parade reached the flagpole at 9:35 pm. We were right behind the CM heading back to the terrace and we were seated back on the terrace at 9:57 pm. You should have about 20 minutes to walk from the flagpole to the garden.

Did you get to see the Headless Horseman, or had he already gone through by the time you made it to the flagpole?
Thank you for the details!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

We did the dessert party last night. They let the garden viewing guests into the dessert buffet area at 8:30 pm. They let the terrace guests in to their dessert area at 8:45 pm (there was a delay on the terrace and a lot of confusion.). We were on the terrace. My DS and I had our desserts and headed to the parade area at 9:15 pm. All the spots looking directly down Main St. were taken, but we had the entire sidewalk facing Tony’s to ourselves. We then followed CM’s through the bypass back to the terrace.

If this helps with timing at all, the parade reached the flagpole at 9:35 pm. We were right behind the CM heading back to the terrace and we were seated back on the terrace at 9:57 pm. You should have about 20 minutes to walk from the flagpole to the garden.

Hey there @DisneyWishes14. You're an experienced WDW person... mind if I ask your opinion on the crowd level at last night's party? Just curious as to your perspective, if you don't mind sharing.

Hope you're having a good trip!

 

[snowwhitesmom]

Hello all!!!! So much useful information from so many people! Thank you!
I have a transportation question - I see people are using the Minnie vans - would it be feasible to walk to The Contemporary and get an Uber?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Hello all!!!! So much useful information from so many people! Thank you!
I have a transportation question - I see people are using the Minnie vans - would it be feasible to walk to The Contemporary and get an Uber?

Yep - absolutely. I recommend it.

You could also get one at the TTC, but for me I'd usually rather walk over to CR vs Ferry or Monorail to TTC.

 

[snowwhitesmom]

Yep - absolutely. I recommend it.

You could also get one at the TTC, but for me I'd usually rather walk over to CR vs Ferry or Monorail to TTC.

Thank you!

 

[Disneylover99]

IMHO a dessert party is not needed for good viewing. My experience has been that I can walk up to the Hub 15 or so mins in advance and find room. It will be crowded - perhaps very crowded - but it’s typically not HEA/can’t move around crowded.

Yep. We arrived at the Hub in front of Casey’s last night about a half an hour before fireworks started. It was practically empty at that point and maybe half full when the fireworks started. Plenty of space to sit down and stretch out.

 

[Disneylover99]

We were walking out to go home last night at around 11:45. There were already people in front of the stage waiting for the show but it did not wrap around the hub. Strictly in front of the stage. IMO, it was a very small crowd.

Yep. We watched the midnight show from Walt’s Statue and got there right before midnight. We could have moved closer but we wanted some space to stretch out.

 

[Smittolis]

To be honest, at that time of night a lot of people forget about the late show and have either left trying to beat the rush, or get dragged in as they walk past! I know that's what my family did... got dragged in as we were trying to go 'home' and ended up really enjoying the show!

 

[Disneylover99]

Any updates on Cruella from last night? I heard at the first party, she wandered for a while and then became stationary. Same for last night? She is one of the characters we are interested in seeing when we go.

Cruella was tricky last night for us. We knew she was in Fantasyland but we kept getting different information from CM’s about her. Some said she was coming out near the exit for the train. Others said she was coming out near the Barnstormer. We finally found her near the carrousel, but she just kept wandering around and we really couldn’t get near her, so we gave up. I don’t know if she ever eventually found a spot to stay where people could line up.

 

[Smittolis]

Cruella was tricky last night for us. We knew she was in Fantasyland but we kept getting different information from CM’s about her. Some said she was coming out near the exit for the train. Others said she was coming out near the Barnstormer. We finally found her near the carrousel, but she just kept wandering around and we really couldn’t get near her, so we gave up. I don’t know if she ever eventually found a spot to stay where people could line up.

She did the same opening night, wandering around infront of SDMT and then walking to the Tea Cups then the Carousel chundering about 'Where are the puppies'.... They had a CM with her at all times and people would stop her and ask for photo's... I don't think she stopped for an official meet and greet that evening, but not 100% sure.

 

[Disneylover99]

I understand Moana comes out early (5:45pm?). Do they check wristbands or can anyone get in line? We are doing a party, but would consider seeing her on another MK day (when we are not staying for the party) if they don't check wristbands.

Not trying to game the system, just figuring out our daily plans!

The CM’s did a great job checking magic bands last night! We were constantly asked to show our wrists. I didn’t see anyone without a band on at the earlier meet and greets.

 

[sheila14]

They asked the same thing when we went through. I had mine in a gallon bag, and they actually opened the bag and dumped it all in a bin.

They pulled me to the side and took the bag out and just looked at it and that was that

 

[SquashBanana]

Where are you planning to watch the parade? We’ve watched from the end of Main Street and barely have time to get into a line before midnight. If you’re watching from Frontierland you may have time to ride something close, depending on the line and length of the ride. I wouldn’t recommend Splash, but BTMRR should be doable?

The plan is to watch the 2nd parade from Frontierland wherever we can get a good spot. If it's closer to Liberty Square, we were thinking about HM but if closer to Adventureland, we were going to try for POTC. However Hocus Pocus is the priority since it's unique to the party and we're already riding HM with a FP and don't feel like we'd be missing too much if we didn't make the live action pirates. Are we cutting it too close?

 

[dachsie]

They won't remove the candy from a CHECKED bag/luggage, right?

Wait - they don't confiscate the candy, just check it, right?

 

[Amy11401]

She did the same opening night, wandering around infront of SDMT and then walking to the Tea Cups then the Carousel chundering about 'Where are the puppies'.... They had a CM with her at all times and people would stop her and ask for photo's... I don't think she stopped for an official meet and greet that evening, but not 100% sure.

Why are they doing this with her this year?!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Has anyone flying home that have had their candy checked have TSA PRE? Just curious. We are going to Tues party and will have our candy in ziplocs. Just wondered if they're checking that candy too? Will be prepared for it to be checked.

 

[scrappinginontario]

They won't remove the candy from a CHECKED bag/luggage, right?

The one thing to keep in mind if you choose to put candy in your checked luggage is to consider how long your luggage might be outside in the FL heat before getting on the plane. It might be just fine or it might be soup.

 

[GirlDreamer]

In my humble opinion, I prefer being in the Hub for fireworks shows such as MNSSHP and MVMCP. There are certain segments of the show with the "180 degree" fireworks and one of your best vantage points is in the Hub where you can see the entirety of the display all around you. I didn't know anything about the show/the 180 degree fireworks when we went to our first party in 2014 and my jaw literally dropped at the end when they were all going off. It's an impressive site.

While there are not material projections on the castle (mostly just lighting changes)....I prefer the "framing" of the view from the Hub as you can take in the entirety of the show - the fireworks shot off in the traditional launch point behind the park, those shot off on/around the castle, and the 180 degree launches. It's the whole package for me.

That being said, if you're not necessarily a fireworks person and have other things to do, there are plenty of other parts of the park that are options as well that provide a quality experience.

Yeah, I've always watched the fireworks in front of the castle, so I couldn't really imagine watching it from anywhere else. Just thought I'd ask as I'd imagine Frotierland would be a lot less crowded. I think I'll stick with watching it from either the hub or on the lawn in front of Casey's though.

 

[tbird89]

The one thing to keep in mind if you choose to put candy in your checked luggage is to consider how long your luggage might be outside in the FL heat before getting on the plane. It might be just fine or it might be soup.

We're flying out the morning after the party at 9:40AM, so the candy should be OK...I hope.

 

[dex]

Hi

Going to MK on the day of MNSSHP so I have 3 FP+.

Taking a break and going back for the party at 4pm.

Can i book my MNSSHP FP+ in advance along with my 3?