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

[Danny Crowley]

I've been scanning these 400+ pages but cannot find the answer, so I apologize if I missed it:

We booked the Hallowishes Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. and got the parade viewing with it because of the site error. So, my question is: The party starts at 9:15 pm, but the parade starts at 9:15 pm as well. Will we miss the start of the parade getting the desserts or can we get into the dessert party area earlier to grab and go to the parade viewing area?

 

[trishadono]

Oh for both parties we just tapped our MBS and got in without any problems. We purchased Tues that day on the app without any issues as well.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Has anyone met Jack Sparrow right after Hallowishes? How was the line?

 

[Cluelyss]

I've been scanning these 400+ pages but cannot find the answer, so I apologize if I missed it:

We booked the Hallowishes Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. and got the parade viewing with it because of the site error. So, my question is: The party starts at 9:15 pm, but the parade starts at 9:15 pm as well. Will we miss the start of the parade getting the desserts or can we get into the dessert party area earlier to grab and go to the parade viewing area?

You can go in, grab a table and a plate, then be escorted to the flagpole (parade won’t get there until 9:30 or so...though you will miss the HH). Then you can grab another plate of desserts after. I haven’t heard any reports of desserts to go though? You also have the option of the later parade if that timing is better for your group. That’s what I’m leaning toward, personally, as I don’t want to be rushed. I also don’t love the idea of running back and forth up and down a crowded Main Street between the party and parade, then parade and fireworks. Even with a CM escort that sounds stressful!

 

[NotTheBatesMotel]

My family's first MNSSHP is just a week away now, eek! Just wanted to pop in and thank everyone for their reviews. My son has a lot of sensory related trouble with lines so the reports on crowd volumes have really helped us prepare and adjust our expectations. I've talked with him extensively about the wait times, we've hung out on MDE a bunch looking at the waits and looked at the live feeds, etc. If it wasn't for this thread I would've gone in expecting low ride wait times during the party and wouldn't have known to prepare him as much. Thanks again to everyone who has reported back.

 

[adelaster]

My family's first MNSSHP is just a week away now, eek! Just wanted to pop in and thank everyone for their reviews. My son has a lot of sensory related trouble with lines so the reports on crowd volumes have really helped us prepare and adjust our expectations. I've talked with him extensively about the wait times, we've hung out on MDE a bunch looking at the waits and looked at the live feeds, etc. If it wasn't for this thread I would've gone in expecting low ride wait times during the party and wouldn't have known to prepare him as much. Thanks again to everyone who has reported back.

If it's any encouragement, at a sold out MVMCP last year we were still able to find lots of quiet no-people places to recoup from crowds. So if your son is concerned about that he should still have some relatively chill places to "hide" if needed.

 

[FoxC63]

I alreàdy have my FPs but my party "ticket" is just a printout. Not sure how to use a FP tapstile unless an old MB (I literally have dozens!) will work.

If you didn't have a Magic Band, you could go to a ticket window and get a hard ticket for the party, which you could use at the FP tapstiles.

Party Vouchers & Tickets: CMs were at the entrance with RFID cards and were exchanging paper tickets for the plastic card. Post #9031

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

If it's any encouragement, at a sold out MVMCP last year we were still able to find lots of quiet no-people places to recoup from crowds. So if your son is concerned about that he should still have some relatively chill places to "hide" if needed.

That’s really good to know, as my husband also has some sensory issues related to epilepsy.

 

[jwolfpack]

Forgive me if this has been asked...

We have a 3:30 ADR at Tony's on the day we're attending MNSSHP. We'd like to go through the Main St. bypass after "dinner." Am I correct in assuming we will need to have our party wristbands before we can enter this area? Is our best bet to exit the park after our meal to get our wristbands and treat bags there?

I know there are wristband distribution points inside the park, but since we'll be at Tony's already and want to do the bypass, I'm thinking it may be quickest just to exit and reenter the park at the main entrance.

 

[Best Aunt]

My family's first MNSSHP is just a week away now, eek! Just wanted to pop in and thank everyone for their reviews. My son has a lot of sensory related trouble with lines so the reports on crowd volumes have really helped us prepare and adjust our expectations. I've talked with him extensively about the wait times, we've hung out on MDE a bunch looking at the waits and looked at the live feeds, etc. If it wasn't for this thread I would've gone in expecting low ride wait times during the party and wouldn't have known to prepare him as much. Thanks again to everyone who has reported back.

Re sensory issues: the fireworks had a sizzling noise which I had never heard before. I remember thinking some people might be bothered by it.

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

My family's first MNSSHP is just a week away now, eek! Just wanted to pop in and thank everyone for their reviews. My son has a lot of sensory related trouble with lines so the reports on crowd volumes have really helped us prepare and adjust our expectations. I've talked with him extensively about the wait times, we've hung out on MDE a bunch looking at the waits and looked at the live feeds, etc. If it wasn't for this thread I would've gone in expecting low ride wait times during the party and wouldn't have known to prepare him as much. Thanks again to everyone who has reported back.

My husband has sensory issues due to epilepsy. Someone here suggested he wear earplugs for the fireworks, which he is open to trying. He will also wear sunglasses, but that’s probably a lesser concern for your son. Good luck!

 

[FoxC63]

Forgive me if this has been asked...

We have a 3:30 ADR at Tony's on the day we're attending MNSSHP. We'd like to go through the Main St. bypass after "dinner." Am I correct in assuming we will need to have our party wristbands before we can enter this area? Is our best bet to exit the park after our meal to get our wristbands and treat bags there?

I know there are wristband distribution points inside the park, but since we'll be at Tony's already and want to do the bypass, I'm thinking it may be quickest just to exit and reenter the park at the main entrance.

No need for that. Just walk through the bypass or walk toward the entrance turn left and get your wristband. There will be CM's passing them out, you can't miss them.

 

[Cowgirl_Jessie]

Is there a good viewing location of the fireworks from Fantasyland? Just thinking it would be great to be close to 7 Dwarves Minetrain after the fireworks!

 

[FoxC63]

My husband has sensory issues due to epilepsy. Someone here suggested he wear earplugs for the fireworks, which he is open to trying. He will also wear sunglasses, but that’s probably a lesser concern for your son. Good luck!

My son used ear plugs but now uses noise reducing headphones. He has ADHD & Autism.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Is there a good viewing location of the fireworks from Fantasyland? Just thinking it would be great to be close to 7 Dwarves Minetrain after the fireworks!

Anywhere behind the castle / around BOG/7DMT is good, in my opinion. Fireworks are literally all around you back there, head on a swivel.

Technically HEA, but I enjoyed this spot:

 

[Cowgirl_Jessie]

Anywhere behind the castle / around BOG/7DMT is good, in my opinion. Fireworks are literally all around you back there, head on a swivel.

Technically HEA, but I enjoyed this spot:
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Wow! This is so helpful!! Many thanks and much appreciated! With MDE issues, we weren’t able to get 7DMT fast passes. Now the family won’t be complaining of wait time blues!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

MNSSHP issues...

When your daughter is still asleep at 4:15pm because you kept her up late last night but you’re kind of ready to costume up and get going!

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

My son used ear plugs but now uses noise reducing headphones. He has ADHD & Autism.

We have noise cancelling headphones but he hates them - he feels like they draw attention to him, because you see lots of kids wearing them but very few adults. I might slip them into the suitcase, just in case he changes his mind.

 

[FoxC63]

I've been scanning these 400+ pages but cannot find the answer, so I apologize if I missed it:

We booked the Hallowishes Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. and got the parade viewing with it because of the site error. So, my question is: The party starts at 9:15 pm, but the parade starts at 9:15 pm as well. Will we miss the start of the parade getting the desserts or can we get into the dessert party area earlier to grab and go to the parade viewing area?

There is a thread: [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/thoughts-on-hallowishes-dessert-party.3705703/"]2018 HalloWishes Dessert Party[/URL]

 

[Cowgirl_Jessie]

We have noise cancelling headphones but he hates them - he feels like they draw attention to him, because you see lots of kids wearing them but very few adults. I might slip them into the suitcase, just in case he changes his mind.

Big second to ear plugs! They worked really well for one of our family members with sensory issues for rides and fireworks; plus they can’t really be seen by others. We used the soft foam ones. They are inexpensive and fabulously small for packing. They come several to a package, so you can always share with other families around if they need some.