pangyal
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We just watched this from the observation deck at Bay Lake! Cheers
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"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!
- Thread starter monique5
- Start date
!I think there are a few of us on here that live an hour or so apart!!!Oh no way you’re right down the street from me! We just ran to the target in River to purchase Disney gift cards then purchase our Halloween tickets. Small world
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disneydentist
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2003
We attended the Party on the 4th.
A few thoughts. Your mileage may vary.
It was crowded but, we felt, manageable. You can't do everything and shouldn't try.
4:58 Headless Horseman Magic shot.
5:04 Sorcerer's Card.
5:11 Bypass with three photo ops.
6:39 Elvis Stitch
ToT @ train station
7:18 Donald and Daisy.
7:56 Minnie.
8:03 Pic in front of Eric's Castle.
Twice through Village Haus for candy.
8:29 HM lantern shot.
8:38 HM hearse photo.
8:44 Hatbox Ghost photo.
8:50 Hitchhiking Ghosts photo.
Parade. Found an open 2nd row spot in front of Liberty Tree Tavern.
9:45 Gravediggers photo.
9:50 Cadaver Dans.
Twice through Country Bears for candy
10:14 Pumpkin photo.
10:15 Hallowishes from Frontierland.
10:31 snack break.
ToT @ Columbia Harbor House.
11:01, 11:03, and 11:07 photo ops on Main Street.
11:27 Meet Mickey.
ToT @Monsters Inc and Cosmic Ray's.
12:00 Hocus Pocus.
12:33, 12:36, 12:40, 12:53, and 12:50 Main Street Photo ops.
12:53, 12:56 Headless Horseman photos.
We got the Headless Horseman, gravediggers, ballroom dancers, poison apple, and flaming pumpkins magic shots.
Didn't weigh the candy but it fills three gallon bags.
We were happy with what we accomplished. Magic shots and characters in costume were our priorities. Except for Pooh and friends we accomplished that. Had we skipped ToT we could have gotten them but considered it a fair trade off.
A few thoughts. Your mileage may vary.
It was crowded but, we felt, manageable. You can't do everything and shouldn't try.
4:58 Headless Horseman Magic shot.
5:04 Sorcerer's Card.
5:11 Bypass with three photo ops.
6:39 Elvis Stitch
ToT @ train station
7:18 Donald and Daisy.
7:56 Minnie.
8:03 Pic in front of Eric's Castle.
Twice through Village Haus for candy.
8:29 HM lantern shot.
8:38 HM hearse photo.
8:44 Hatbox Ghost photo.
8:50 Hitchhiking Ghosts photo.
Parade. Found an open 2nd row spot in front of Liberty Tree Tavern.
9:45 Gravediggers photo.
9:50 Cadaver Dans.
Twice through Country Bears for candy
10:14 Pumpkin photo.
10:15 Hallowishes from Frontierland.
10:31 snack break.
ToT @ Columbia Harbor House.
11:01, 11:03, and 11:07 photo ops on Main Street.
11:27 Meet Mickey.
ToT @Monsters Inc and Cosmic Ray's.
12:00 Hocus Pocus.
12:33, 12:36, 12:40, 12:53, and 12:50 Main Street Photo ops.
12:53, 12:56 Headless Horseman photos.
We got the Headless Horseman, gravediggers, ballroom dancers, poison apple, and flaming pumpkins magic shots.
Didn't weigh the candy but it fills three gallon bags.
We were happy with what we accomplished. Magic shots and characters in costume were our priorities. Except for Pooh and friends we accomplished that. Had we skipped ToT we could have gotten them but considered it a fair trade off.
Thanks for the update! Pooh is a priority for us so the 630 confirmations are awesome.
- Joined
- Jul 3, 2014
Really could not have been happier with last night’s party. All I can really say is that compared to two Fridays ago, this one was much more ‘manageable’.
I posted during that party two weeks ago at one point that it was starting to not feel worth it. We ultimately had a good night, just not great. Main observations were really long treat lines, PhotoPass lines, and general crowds moving through the park. I actually ended up sending Disney an email with my disappointment in the crowd level on that night.
I always find it tough to judge parties. I thought maybe I was just doing a better job zigging when other people zagged last night - and maybe I did - but for pretty much the whole night crowds “felt” less.
While I have been taking one or both kids to MNSSHP since 2014, DW had never been to a party. Given my experience two weeks ago and knowing it was the Friday of a holiday weekend (which for many like us is Fall Break), I had been prepping DW to expect really crowded conditions. Half way through she told me I was nuts and she thought the crowds were great. So go figure!
We did just about every treat station and the amount of candy we walked away with is borderline absurd.
Watched both parades. Parade #1 we watched from Main Street, about half way from the Hub to Town Square. Arrived roughly 8:50 and grabbed a curb spot.
Parade #2 we watched from Frontierland and walked up as it was arriving. Also a front row spot.
For the first time in forever we did a character pic... Alice and Mad Hatter. Wait was maybe 10 mins around 5-10 mins after the fireworks.
Was very happy with PhotoPass lines ‘most’ of the night.
Some random pics:
8:54pm on Main Street. One row deep at this point.
We were on the Emporium side. 9:15pm Headless Horseman.
I had not actually watched the parade from a front row Main Street spot in awhile. I had kind of forgotten how much fun it is. Between the Headless Horseman, the pre-parade party, the music/lights, the abundant PhotoPass folks walking around with signs to hold, there’s good entertainment here and the pre-parade time went by quickly. Parade arrived 9:35pm.
I do kind of wish they’d revamp Hallowishes. I used to think it was Wishes on steroids and I really loved it, but in this HEA-era the current show kind of leaves me a little flat. May just be me getting complacent... still a good show and the 180 degree finale, to me, is always awesome.
This was 11:56pm, just before the midnight Hocus Pocus show. Kind of hard to tell, but it’s very empty from my standards.
I’ve never purchased one of the special popcorn buckets before, but I broke down and bought Oogie Boogie at 12:05am at the popcorn stand in the Hub. I generally saw short popcorn stand waits most of the night as we walked around.
Still trying to absorb why this party seemed to click better with me. Might just be one of those random Disney things, not sure.
Sorry for the long post!
One more pic.
I posted during that party two weeks ago at one point that it was starting to not feel worth it. We ultimately had a good night, just not great. Main observations were really long treat lines, PhotoPass lines, and general crowds moving through the park. I actually ended up sending Disney an email with my disappointment in the crowd level on that night.
I always find it tough to judge parties. I thought maybe I was just doing a better job zigging when other people zagged last night - and maybe I did - but for pretty much the whole night crowds “felt” less.
While I have been taking one or both kids to MNSSHP since 2014, DW had never been to a party. Given my experience two weeks ago and knowing it was the Friday of a holiday weekend (which for many like us is Fall Break), I had been prepping DW to expect really crowded conditions. Half way through she told me I was nuts and she thought the crowds were great. So go figure!
We did just about every treat station and the amount of candy we walked away with is borderline absurd.
Watched both parades. Parade #1 we watched from Main Street, about half way from the Hub to Town Square. Arrived roughly 8:50 and grabbed a curb spot.
Parade #2 we watched from Frontierland and walked up as it was arriving. Also a front row spot.
For the first time in forever we did a character pic... Alice and Mad Hatter. Wait was maybe 10 mins around 5-10 mins after the fireworks.
Was very happy with PhotoPass lines ‘most’ of the night.
Some random pics:
8:54pm on Main Street. One row deep at this point.
We were on the Emporium side. 9:15pm Headless Horseman.
I had not actually watched the parade from a front row Main Street spot in awhile. I had kind of forgotten how much fun it is. Between the Headless Horseman, the pre-parade party, the music/lights, the abundant PhotoPass folks walking around with signs to hold, there’s good entertainment here and the pre-parade time went by quickly. Parade arrived 9:35pm.
I do kind of wish they’d revamp Hallowishes. I used to think it was Wishes on steroids and I really loved it, but in this HEA-era the current show kind of leaves me a little flat. May just be me getting complacent... still a good show and the 180 degree finale, to me, is always awesome.
This was 11:56pm, just before the midnight Hocus Pocus show. Kind of hard to tell, but it’s very empty from my standards.
I’ve never purchased one of the special popcorn buckets before, but I broke down and bought Oogie Boogie at 12:05am at the popcorn stand in the Hub. I generally saw short popcorn stand waits most of the night as we walked around.
Still trying to absorb why this party seemed to click better with me. Might just be one of those random Disney things, not sure.
Sorry for the long post!
One more pic.
trishadono
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 21, 2011
I posted some of my Magic Shots were missing from 9/18. After waiting a few weeks I tried the email listed in the photopass section. They reached out for some info and a few days later they emailed me they were fixed.
I finally have my Haunted Mansion ghost with lantern shots.
No it wasn't the end of the world not to have them but they are cute and glad I have them for my memories of that night with dd23.
mailto:disneyphotopass_support@disneyworld.com
I finally have my Haunted Mansion ghost with lantern shots.
No it wasn't the end of the world not to have them but they are cute and glad I have them for my memories of that night with dd23.
mailto:disneyphotopass_support@disneyworld.com
trishadono
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 21, 2011
I was showing dh all the pretty colors of main st and I think he may try it next year. As always thx for the pics!
fairestoneofall
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 15, 2007
So did we (for Sunday, September 30).
bpesch
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2002
Thank you!
Where did you watch the Hallowishes fireworks from it looks like view from dessert garden party.
MaleDisneyBeliever
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2009
Am I right in thinking that Jack and Sally are a party only meet and greet?
Haley R
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 3, 2017
Yes that’s right
Araminta18
DIS Veteran
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- Mar 11, 2016
$30 (including tax) but you can use AP discount
OhioStateBuckeye
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2007
Here are some pics from our party on Tuesday. I haven't had a chance to DL photopass yet.
This is the beginning of the bypass.
Pic with Stitch, we were Starlord and Gamorra from Guardians of the Galaxy.
The tea cups with the party overlay lights. Music was also playing.
Queen of Hearts and the Tweedles, always a fun meet.
Belle and Gaston. Worth the wait just to listen to Gaston be his usual self.
We found Cruella wandering. Pro tip for getting her to stop, try to get about ten feet ahead of where you think she is going to walk so you can get her attention as she comes to you. I offered her Rocket in the place of a dalmatian puppy but we both agreed that raccoon fur was a bit gauche.
This was the little costume pre-parade entertainment in Frontierland. Brer Bear and Rabbit led the kid's who were in costumes in a small parade. Any kid in costume (or probably without) can get up and participate. I believe this happened around 9 with the parade starting at 9:15.
Headless horseman.
Just a few Boo To You parade pics.
This is the beginning of the bypass.
Pic with Stitch, we were Starlord and Gamorra from Guardians of the Galaxy.
The tea cups with the party overlay lights. Music was also playing.
Queen of Hearts and the Tweedles, always a fun meet.
Belle and Gaston. Worth the wait just to listen to Gaston be his usual self.
We found Cruella wandering. Pro tip for getting her to stop, try to get about ten feet ahead of where you think she is going to walk so you can get her attention as she comes to you. I offered her Rocket in the place of a dalmatian puppy but we both agreed that raccoon fur was a bit gauche.
This was the little costume pre-parade entertainment in Frontierland. Brer Bear and Rabbit led the kid's who were in costumes in a small parade. Any kid in costume (or probably without) can get up and participate. I believe this happened around 9 with the parade starting at 9:15.
Headless horseman.
Just a few Boo To You parade pics.
OhioStateBuckeye
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2007
Pirates always has this nice projection.
Moana and Jafar, both met with short waits after the first parade, before the fireworks.
We walked up to the fireworks less than 10 minutes before they started. This was our spot in the grassy area in front of Casey's. We sat the whole time.
Dwarves were a short wait after 11.
OhioStateBuckeye
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2007
OhioStateBuckeye
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2007
Our candy haul.
This is the starter bag you get at the bypass, next picture shows what comes in the bag.
This is the starter bag you get at the bypass, next picture shows what comes in the bag.
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