Mickeys Not So scary Halloween Party

[Glendamax]

I booked a reservation for next month.
I got an email about the reservation.

Here is an excerpt of that email that confuses me:


Thank you for your recent ticket purchase. Please see below for details.



Don't Forget! You Still Have to Make a Reservation.



Now that you have a ticket, it's time to make a theme park reservation for entry via the Disney Park Pass system.


I thought I had a reservation when I bought the ticket- at least if I come at 7 pm?
If I want to come at 4 pm- do I have to make the reservation for that day - and if no reservations available, then I can not come in until 7 pm?

PS-I am staying at a timeshare resort, outside of Lake Buena Vista (in Orlando).

I just saw this on "undercover tourist" website:

Party guests are allowed to enter the park starting at 4 p.m., which we recommend taking advantage of. If arriving between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., all you need is your party ticket — a separate day ticket or park reservation is not required.

 

[Tonberry]

For anyone wondering about the dessert party, here's our experience.
We did the Tomorrow Land Terrace party with the garden fireworks viewing.
The dessert party was a big disappointment for us. Checked in at 8:45. Got a reserved table for us, so we could come and go and our table would be held for us. It was a great chance to sit down and enjoy some treats and beverages.
Sadly though, the terrace is not air conditioned. We really could have used a good cool off time, especially with the August heat and the air being thick and humid from the rain.
We spent about 1/2 hour there, went to to Space Mountain, and when we came back around 10:00, they were already clearing the tables and had removed all the reserved tags from the tables. Apparently, the party only goes until 10:15 when the fireworks start, and then it's over.
The garden viewing was pretty good. It was nice to have a reserved spot and not be crushed shoulder to shoulder with people.

 

[WRWDisney]

Can my wife and I pickup our wrist bands for our kids while they are off riding rides or do they have to be present?

 

[dizneegirl]

Can my wife and I pickup our wrist bands for our kids while they are off riding rides or do they have to be present?

They'll need to be present.