"Official" 2019 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Frightfully Festive Celebration

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I’ve read so many conflicting posts on whether or not FastPasses are available to be booked in advance in MDE for those of us who don’t have a regular park ticket for our MNSSHP day. What is the official DIS stance on this?
Yes, they are bookable. I'm only going to MNSSHP and have booked FP's on my party tickets. I booked three:
3:30-4:30
4:30-5:30
5:30-6pm

And I've been doing it for years. :thumbsup2


Same for me too. Never had issues with my FP. Ive booked with having other park tickets (for other days, but not day of) and only a MNSSHP ticket and no other park tickets. :groom:
 
DD8 has decided that her main priority character for this trip is Elvis Stitch. What time do you recommend getting in line for him? We'll be at the park by 2pm using our AP to get in before the party time. Thanks!

According to THIS post about him last year, he started at 6:30pm. Since I don't see which party you're attending I would guess get in line at 5:45
Oh and it does matter, a Friday party or one that is known to sell out.
 
DD8 has decided that her main priority character for this trip is Elvis Stitch. What time do you recommend getting in line for him? We'll be at the park by 2pm using our AP to get in before the party time. Thanks!

I tried during the first parade thinking the line would be shorter. Stitch took a break while I was in line, so the wait was not short and i missed the parade.
 
Yes, they are bookable. I'm only going to MNSSHP and have booked FP's on my party tickets. I booked three:
3:30-4:30
4:30-5:30
5:30-6pm

And I've been doing it for years. :thumbsup2

Do you book in your MDE app/account? Or while in the park? I’ve read that if you book anything before 4, it’ll delete another day’s FastPasses in your account.
 
Do you book in your MDE app/account? Or while in the park? I’ve read that if you book anything before 4, it’ll delete another day’s FastPasses in your account.

You book FPs as you normally do - on the app, on your computer, whatever your preferred method of choice. If you have no other FPs pre-booked that day, you can pre-book FPs on your MNSSHP day at 60 days out if staying at an eligible resort, 30 days if not.

Booking a FP before 4 doesn’t cause it to delete FPs.

From time to time DISers will report receiving an email that they have too many FPs booked relative to the ticket media in their profile and that their last day of booked FPs will be cancelled if not addressed. Exactly who and why some get this warning is a mystery, despite a few theories around.

BUT, reports of this happening are rather rare. It is possible and every year it seems to happen to a few, but I don’t personally think it’s something to worry too much about unless you receive a warning email.

There is the same FP booking situation with Disney After Hours tickets and they’ve been doing a ton more of those events this year - I haven’t seen any warning reports (I run the three threads covering those events and this same topic gets lots of discussion). Granted the DIS is a small sample size, but still.

So my advice, book your FPs, monitor any emails you may receive from Disney leading up to your trip (if any), and otherwise don’t worry about it.
 
UGGHH - They just announced that this will be a particularly active hurricane season.:(:(:(
10-17 named storms....

Coming from someone who lives smack dab in the middle of a hurricane area and survived Katrina, don't let the predictions bother you much. They are nothing but guesses and are wrong as often as they are right. Mother Nature is gonna do what Mother Nature is gonna do. No way predict it.
 
From time to time DISers will report receiving an email that they have too many FPs booked relative to the ticket media in their profile and that their last day of booked FPs will be cancelled if not addressed. Exactly who and why some get this warning is a mystery, despite a few theories around.
Hmmm. I only know of one regarding the Dreaded Email's. Let's just hope we never have to deal with it again. ::yes::
 
Coming from someone who lives smack dab in the middle of a hurricane area and survived Katrina, don't let the predictions bother you much. They are nothing but guesses and are wrong as often as they are right. Mother Nature is gonna do what Mother Nature is gonna do. No way predict it.

Yep - just another layer of planning fun.

We were at disney for the last one; they handled it fantastically!! (unlike the one previous to that) Except for losing 1 MNSSHP and a great ADR, we had the best trip.
 
I initially thought that the Cruella party was going to be almost the same as the Tony’s Merriest party during MVMCP. I just decided to look up both parties on the website for details. On the details for the Christmas party it clearly states that alcohol is included with the purchase of a party ticket but for the Cruella party it’s a bit more vague. In the details where it says “know before you go” for the Christmas party it says “must be 21 or older to CONSUME alcoholic beverages” and for Cruella’s it says “must be 21 or older to PURCHASE alcoholic beverages” and doesn’t make any mention of it being included with the Cruella party ticket. This seems crazy to me if it is not included. I personally don’t care to have a drink but this was part of my justifying the price of the party to my hubby as he would indulge in a couple of beers. If we have to pay for them on top of the $99 for the party, to me that just seems ridiculous.
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I initially thought that the Cruella party was going to be almost the same as the Tony’s Merriest party during MVMCP. I just decided to look up both parties on the website for details. On the details for the Christmas party it clearly states that alcohol is included with the purchase of a party ticket but for the Cruella party it’s a bit more vague. In the details where it says “know before you go” for the Christmas party it says “must be 21 or older to CONSUME alcoholic beverages” and for Cruella’s it says “must be 21 or older to PURCHASE alcoholic beverages” and doesn’t make any mention of it being included with the Cruella party ticket. This seems crazy to me if it is not included. I personally don’t care to have a drink but this was part of my justifying the price of the party to my hubby as he would indulge in a couple of beers. If we have to pay for them on top of the $99 for the party, to me that just seems ridiculous.
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This says included. :)

I booked then canceled and now booked again. I am going to wait and see weather that night. It may be nice if extra hot or extra rainy.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...alloween-party-cruellas-halloween-hide-a-way/
 
To which are you referring to that says it’s included? Because the screen shots are from both. The one that says it’s included is for the Christmas party
The link from the Disney food blog doesn’t say anything about it being included either unless I missed something I just read it again and don’t see anything that says it’s included.
 
The link from the Disney food blog doesn’t say anything about it being included either unless I missed something I just read it again and don’t see anything that says it’s included.
Scratch that I see at the bottom but I’m still suspicious as it is not stated on the official Disney website!
 
People will definitely report in.

Jack/Sally are arguably the most popular character meet, so that one does take quite a bit of strategery.

I think it was last year late party season where they moved Jack/Sally to the town square theatre, which seemed to be a much better spot and things went more smoothly. No first hand experience, just going by reports and memory.

The poor folks going to the first few parties are always in the toughest spot, we get to learn from their experiences and perhaps make better plans as party season rolls on.
Our party last year was the first week of October and we met J&S first thing. We had our APs and were in the park early that day. I think we went to Town Square before 4pm and were maybe the 15thj or so group back. I dont remember exactly when we were done with that M&G but I probably reported it back in the 2018 itinerary thread.
 
People will definitely report in.

Jack/Sally are arguably the most popular character meet, so that one does take quite a bit of strategery.

I think it was last year late party season where they moved Jack/Sally to the town square theatre, which seemed to be a much better spot and things went more smoothly. No first hand experience, just going by reports and memory.

The poor folks going to the first few parties are always in the toughest spot, we get to learn from their experiences and perhaps make better plans as party season rolls on.
This thread was invaluable for J&S last year!

I went days after the switch to Town Theater and was able to rework my pre-party plans. I was 4th in line arriving around 3:10pm with an AP. I was able to do the meet, enter the bypass for candy and photos, have a TS meal, and meet Elvis Stitch all without wasting actual party time. I really appreciate those early party goers and guests that give special updates with big changes! :grouphug:
 
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