Travelgrrl
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The Headless Horseman rides before the parade.
You can be in full costume at 4:00.
You can be in full costume at 4:00.
I don't beleive though it was ever meant to be a perk. It was always said the perk was that during the 7 to midnight portion you would not need fast passes. I think we all were just lucky for years and now the luck has ended.
1. For the Horseman, I keep hearing different things. Does he ride at the posted parade time, then the parade is behind? Or, is he prior? (i.e. if it's an 11:15pm parade, does he ride at 11:00pm or 11:15pm?)
2. How does the 4pm entry work with the costumes? Are the normal day costume rules for adults relaxed for party goers arriving at 4pm vs. 7pm?
So will you be in the park on regular park ticket along with the party ticket?? On Tuesday and Thursday I have park tickets for the park along with the party ticket. Do I qualify for just the 3 fast passes or more?I know most of y'all are "wait and see" on the FP thing but I got some new info, or confirmations rather, as well as an interesting glitch.
So, I lost my last day passes and had to drop my party day passes to get them back. I emailed Guest Services, and rather than emailing me back they called me. CM's name is Audra and she's awesome. I was able to re-book, based on availability, FPs for our party day. I could only get two of the ones we had originally wanted. But I was assured they'd stick and I shouldn't lose my passes for our last day either.
Audra did assure me this year will be the last time passes for these events will be available; the system has updated and can now recognize the difference between park tickets and party tickets. Exceptions are being made, and not everyone is being flagged this year, but in the future passes on special event tickets will not be available; a regular park pass must be used to book FP.
There it is! I'm back to having 5 days of Fast passes, but not without some serious time and effort. On to coffee cup number three this morning.
I really hope that the Moana rumour is true. My DD has been desperate to meet her. But I'm not going to tell her until I see it on the park map / info!!
Claire
So will the first party in Aug be when they release maps/times for parades and such? Just trying to get a bit of an idea of what we are doing during the party. Have been watching the first thread for times and just wondering
Last year the first party was on September 2 and the map was released on August 30. This year's map and schedule would probably be released around August 22 I guess.
So will you be in the park on regular park ticket along with the party ticket?? On Tuesday and Thursday I have park tickets for the park along with the party ticket. Do I qualify for just the 3 fast passes or more?
This just in! I have learned of a new character meet and greet coming to this year's MNSSHP! Moana will be meeting guests in Adventureland during this year's event, per SpectroBros on WDWMagic. Stay tuned for further details, including exactly where she will be meeting and a confirmation.
Source: http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...her-mnsshp-changes.929860/page-8#post-7834049
Party tickets are not supposed to have fast passes.
So will you be in the park on regular park ticket along with the party ticket?? On Tuesday and Thursday I have park tickets for the park along with the party ticket. Do I qualify for just the 3 fast passes or more?
It was my understanding that last year, the entire group was walked from the parade viewing area to the terrace and then walked to tables. I didn't think they were "preassigned" though.Trying to figure out FP+ in conjunction with checking-in for the dessert party and a 4:30pm ADR. I will be using regular ticket media to enter MK earlier than the party ticket allows. How much earlier than the 4pm dessert party check-in time do you recommend? Also wondering if we need our MNSSHP wristbands prior to checking-in for the dessert party if we're already in MK?
ETA: I just re-read the Disney World page. It states "Pre-assigned seating is available at the dessert party—every table has great views of Cinderella Castle" Could this be another change from previous years like the removal of the parade or does this mean based on check-in time?
It was my understanding that last year, the entire group was walked from the parade viewing area to the terrace and then walked to tables. I didn't think they were "preassigned" though.
In prior years, the terrace dessert party had assigned seats, based on when you booked the ADR. When they reconfigured the tables (some time in 2016), seating became first come, first served.
It will be interesting to see what happens this year based on the verbiage above.
And my original post meant arrive earlier than the 7:45 check in time, not the 4:00 wristband access.
We did the hallowishes dessert party last year, we were walked from the parade viewing area to the dessert party area on the terrace. We waited in a line, and on your turn you went to a table of your choice. They did suggest, like "there are a few over there" type of thing, but they were not preassigned and we were able to pick our table by the rail. This was a last week of September party. We were towards the front of the walking group.It was my understanding that last year, the entire group was walked from the parade viewing area to the terrace and then walked to tables. I didn't think they were "preassigned" though.
In prior years, the terrace dessert party had assigned seats, based on when you booked the ADR. When they reconfigured the tables (some time in 2016), seating became first come, first served.
It will be interesting to see what happens this year based on the verbiage above.
And my original post meant arrive earlier than the 9:00 check in time, not the 4:00 wristband access.
Thankyou .... we are going to the first party! Will they confirm ahead of time who and where the meet and greets will be?I just wanted to point out that when Disney does release the official map, it will not list which characters are meeting. Their map only shows symbols for a character meet, but doesn't list who is there or times. Generally, someone who goes to the first night's party will post who is there, etc. Kennythepirate.com is one of the best, however, it is part of his nominal subscription fee. There are others who will post here too.
Also, parade times and show times tend to vary throughout the season, so the first map and times, may change every couple of weeks or so.
What rides/attractions close during the Halloween party that we should ride during the 4pm-7pm early entry?