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

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Third year in a row and the vibe of the trip is chillll so that’s how we’re doing the party. But I’m seeing at least one rare character!! (I started running more than 5ks just so I could run Disney races and pose with rare characters and even ran the marathon so I’m super serious).

4pm: Enter and Orange Bird Sorcerer card
3:20-4:20 BS FP
4:25-5:25 HM FP
5:25-6 SM FP
5:50-6:45 Elvis Stitch!!!!
6:45-7:45 Dinner at Cosmic Rays
7:45-8 Dis Jr Dance Party
8-8:45 Popcorn bucket hunting, rides and character greetings. Hoping Tarzan’s line is short, my 6 and 3 year old loooove that move for some reason
8:45-9:45? Parade!!!! Was thinking Main Street for Zootopia gang but I’m a Frontierland viewing kind of girl so not sure. Also not sure how easy it will be to get past the crowds to get back to the rides. Maybe through the gift shop to Adventureland?
9:45 Escape fireworks craziness (can watch from Ft Wilderness beach later) and do the teacups and maybe Big Thunder

The kids are super durable these days so hoping to stay until 11 accounting for the possibility of a long ride back on the Ft Wilderness boat

I have heard that the Tarzan crew's line has been short.

Everything else looks pretty good I also like the atmosphere of Frontierland to watch the parade, though I would miss hearing 'calling all the monsters' with the Nick and Judy dance crew. Love that song for whatever reason.

 

[momto3boysillbe]

Note to your future self, never refuse the candy bag. It's needed to carry the candy, even when you don't carry any other type of bag.

If nothing else just fold it up and stick in your pocket!

 

[yulilin3]

I agree also,, tokens or not all guests should go through the lines and get candy or token. If Disney continues this idea of someone claiming they have an allergy, then others are going to do it whether an allergy or not or tokens or not. Not fair for all involved!!!

the candy is not exclusive to allergy sufferers just an alternative. I personally don't have any allergies but I prefer the candy offered there because it's "healthier" and more natural. This is the same candy I buy at my house, my daughter has an intolerance to milk so she also prefers this one.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We attended the party on September 7th. We were already in the park that day but went back to the front to get our wristband so we could go through the bypass. I had not known about the bypass (although we have attended other Halloween parties) until I read about it here. Once we were through the bypass, we checked in for the dessert party. We each got a lanyard and were told to return at 8:45 pm. We had dinner at Be Our Guest at 5:30 pm. This took close to an hour and a half. It was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and a huge improvement from the old menu. It was well worth the price. After that, we rode a few rides, went trick or treating, and saw a few characters. We just like to see the characters. We don't feel the need to actually get in line and pose with them. By then it was time to go back to the dessert party. When we returned there was a short line they told us to join. A cast member said that we should wait, get our assigned table (yes, assigned - no one picked out their table) get a quick bite and/or drink, and then she would take us to the parade viewing area. I'm pretty sure I booked after the parade viewing was included but somehow we had it. Maybe a little pixie dust. I don't know. I was just thrilled to have it. The cast member took us back through the bypass to the parade viewing area by the flagpole. It was a great spot. My husband likes to film the parades and was very happy. Chip high fived me. I'm a big Chip and Dale fan so it was the highlight of my night. After the parade was over the cast member took us back through the bypass to the dessert party. We had plenty of time before the fireworks to enjoy the food. There were mini versions of the specialty Halloween desserts (saving me the trouble of having to go find all of them during the party), fruit, mini cheeseburger eggrolls, smores, and my favorite, ooey gooey toffee cake with vanilla ice cream to go with it. Our table had a great view of the fireworks. My husband loved the view of the fireworks and filmed it all. We were not rushed out after the fireworks as some have reported. On our way out the cast members who staffed the party formed a line and each thanked us for attending. I thanked them in return for making the experience so wonderful. I think the dessert party was well worth the money. The views were great, the food was really good, it saved me a lot of walking around to find the specialty desserts, and gave us a place to sit after a long day in the park. I thought the crowds were light. We didn't have to wait long for anything and did not have trouble getting around. In the past, we've attended some really nightmarishly crowded Halloween parties so I was happy to see a lighter crowd.

I'm so glad to hear they took everyone to the flagpole! We went on Aug. 24 and they were still figuring out protocol for seating and parade viewing. They were definitely not advertising the parade viewing to those who did not have it. It was quite secretive the night we went.

Honestly, I can't imagine how they would discern who was entitled to the viewing and who wasn't. My guess is, if they're taking anyone to the parade viewing, everyone can go regardless of when they booked. I just don't see how they'd be able to separate them or why they would want to. Has anyone reported not being allowed to go?

We went to the party on Aug. 24 and had the parade viewing with the dessert party as I had booked the first day the party was released with the incorrect description. When we checked in, they had separate lists - those that had booked before the description change and those who booked after. They would know by the date of booking. To differentiate our lanyards, they placed a blue sticker dot on the lanyard with letters on it that indicated we had parade viewing. Lo and behold, no one in the parade viewing area checked the lanyard - anyone with a dessert party lanyard on could have stood in the flagpole area. As I said above, I'm glad they are letting all dessert party guests into the viewing area. It sounds like they have figured out their protocol by now and I'm REALLY hoping they realize this CAN work quite seamlessly and really adds value to the dessert party. I actually contacted guest services after the party to thank them (and the dessert party staff) profusely for making the parade viewing happen and encouraging them to do it again next year. I would definitely book again if parade viewing is included!

 

[paopiru]

Hi! What do you think of Hallowishes in front of Sleepy Hollow refreshment. On the rail where the water is you can see one side of the castle. We will see 1st parade in Frontierland and then head to Sleepy Hollow for the zero waffle and do not want to strugle with people in the hub as I'm alone with my two boys.
Any experience on seeing the fireworks from there?

 

[AngiTN]

I'm so glad to hear they took everyone to the flagpole! We went on Aug. 24 and they were still figuring out protocol for seating and parade viewing. They were definitely not advertising the parade viewing to those who did not have it. It was quite secretive the night we went.



We went to the party on Aug. 24 and had the parade viewing with the dessert party as I had booked the first day the party was released with the incorrect description. When we checked in, they had separate lists - those that had booked before the description change and those who booked after. They would know by the date of booking. To differentiate our lanyards, they placed a blue sticker dot on the lanyard with letters on it that indicated we had parade viewing. Lo and behold, no one in the parade viewing area checked the lanyard - anyone with a dessert party lanyard on could have stood in the flagpole area. As I said above, I'm glad they are letting all dessert party guests into the viewing area. It sounds like they have figured out their protocol by now and I'm REALLY hoping they realize this CAN work quite seamlessly and really adds value to the dessert party. I actually contacted guest services after the party to thank them (and the dessert party staff) profusely for making the parade viewing happen and encouraging them to do it again next year. I would definitely book again if parade viewing is included!

Which only makes sense as there is clearly going to be plenty of room for everyone. It's just stupid, stupid, stupid to limit it to only some

 

[AngiTN]

Hi! What do you think of Hallowishes in front of Sleepy Hollow refreshment. On the rail where the water is you can see one side of the castle. We will see 1st parade in Frontierland and then head to Sleepy Hollow for the zero waffle and do not want to strugle with people in the hub as I'm alone with my two boys.
Any experience on seeing the fireworks from there?

Fireworks are VERY obstructed. I would never suggest to stay there
We have done a parade there once and hated it. The angle is awkward. Most performers turned away to ready to turn the corner in the hub. We never went back to that spot

 

[paopiru]

Fireworks are VERY obstructed. I would never suggest to stay there
We have done a parade there once and hated it. The angle is awkward. Most performers turned away to ready to turn the corner in the hub. We never went back to that spot

Thanks! We may go to the hub near there then.

 

[billyjobobb]

2 questions.

1)Can we pick up a new annual pass anywhere at Disney Springs? We get in too late to really hit a park, but we do plan to have dinner at Disney Springs. If we could trade out and get our annual passes there it would save us some time and potential frustration in the morning.

2) Anybody know what merch has sold out? One person mentioned the Stitch pin, but anything else? We won't get there until Sunday....

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

2 questions.

1)Can we pick up a new annual pass anywhere at Disney Springs? We get in too late to really hit a park, but we do plan to have dinner at Disney Springs. If we could trade out and get our annual passes there it would save us some time and potential frustration in the morning.

2) Anybody know what merch has sold out? One person mentioned the Stitch pin, but anything else? We won't get there until Sunday....

1) A vlogger I watch (Paging Mr Morrow) did a video in which they renewed their APs at Guest Services in DS recently, so it is possible.

2) No idea, sorry. Is the Stitch pin sold out? That’s disappointing.

 

[brewhome]

Hi all! I’m finally here for my first ever MNSSHP! I’m solo today because I’m in FL for a work trip. I arrived at the front entrance and 4:10 and walked right in. Got my wrist band and was directed to the walkway to the right. There were four or five Photopass photographers there and the lines were short then. Got my candy bag and first packet of candy, and headed to my FP for HM. Standby was 25 when I got there and 15 when I left. Then did my FP for BTMR which said standby was 10 minutes, but the trains were going half full. Now I’m eating at a nearly empty Pecos Bill’s and then off to PoC for my last FP. 7DMT is 55 minutes right now. The park is pretty quiet right now... it’s 95 freaking degrees!

 

[rastuso]

Per Post #3: https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...ooktacular-celebration.3665880/#post-58846471

2017 - 10/31 sold out on 10/8
2016 - 10/31 sold out 9/16
2015 - 10/31 sold out 8/2



A treasure trove of MVMCP information can be found here: "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

Historical sold out info is on Post #3: https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...as-party-holiday-magic.3668978/#post-58914474

Wow, thanks. So last year was fairly late, and 2015 was the nuts year. No doubt they sell many more tickets now. Hell, I could see Disney just making the Halloween one limited to just park capacity, and rake in the money. It'll be there soon enough.

Also surprised the CP was always this early. I had read elsewhere this was change this year, moving it up a week or so. Guess not.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Also surprised the CP was always this early. I had read elsewhere this was change this year, moving it up a week or so. Guess not.

It is MNSSHP that was a week earlier this year than last year.

 

[pangyal]

So...looking for some quick advice. DS and I have gone to the Halloween party as a duo a few times now, and have always been happy with the Frontierland parade spot that we can rock up to about 15 minutes before the parade starts with no crowdfighting. However, it seems like this year has brought thicker crowds and people are staking out their spots much earlier- does this seem to be the case, seasoned vets of 2018? And, if so, what is everybody’s thinking about getting a spot in the Hub facing the castle around 8:15, watching Hocus Pocus, and then staying for the parade? Is this feasible or will people end up pushing us out of the spot/ standing in front? We’ve only ever watched the parade from Frontierland, so please pardon me if the question seems obviously dumb. We’ve never actually been able to see the HP show as it’s been too crowded and neither of us could see when we were near to the viewing area, so we’ve given up every year. Thanks in advance!

 

[monkyby87]

Question that I should know, but I don't, and I swear I didn't see it on the front page. Where can I pickup my MNSSHP tickets ahead of time? Can I pick them up ahead of time?

 

[sjs314]

We attended the party on September 7th. We were already in the park that day but went back to the front to get our wristband so we could go through the bypass. I had not known about the bypass (although we have attended other Halloween parties) until I read about it here. Once we were through the bypass, we checked in for the dessert party. We each got a lanyard and were told to return at 8:45 pm. We had dinner at Be Our Guest at 5:30 pm. This took close to an hour and a half. It was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and a huge improvement from the old menu. It was well worth the price. After that, we rode a few rides, went trick or treating, and saw a few characters. We just like to see the characters. We don't feel the need to actually get in line and pose with them. By then it was time to go back to the dessert party. When we returned there was a short line they told us to join. A cast member said that we should wait, get our assigned table (yes, assigned - no one picked out their table) get a quick bite and/or drink, and then she would take us to the parade

I have only attended the dessert party once before during MVMCP and that time our table was pre assigned

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Question that I should know, but I don't, and I swear I didn't see it on the front page. Where can I pickup my MNSSHP tickets ahead of time? Can I pick them up ahead of time?

If you need to pick up hard tickets, that can be done at the Guest Relations or ticket window location.

 

[monkyby87]

If you need to pick up hard tickets, that can be done at the Guest Relations or ticket window location.

Ok great, thank you. Can they be linked to Magic Bands though? Also, aren't there supposed to be special wrist bands to confirm your attendance. Forgive my ignorance.

 

[Best Aunt]

2) Anybody know what merch has sold out? One person mentioned the Stitch pin, but anything else? We won't get there until Sunday....

I believe someone posted that a castmember said they thought those pins WOULD sell out, not that they have sold out.

 

[Best Aunt]

Ok great, thank you. Can they be linked to Magic Bands though? Also, aren't there supposed to be special wrist bands to confirm your attendance. Forgive my ignorance.

If you enter the party ticket number into your MDE account, and if you have a Magic Band linked to your MDE account, then yes you can use your Magic Band for the party ticket. You would use Magic Band to enter the park, for photopass photos, and to enter the Fastpass line if you booked Fastpasses for the time before the party.

But the paper wristband is something that you get as you enter the park on the day of the party. If you are already in the park that day (using Annual Pass or other ticket) you can get the wristband in the park.