“Official” 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Strategy and Itinerary Thread

[PixieT78]

Who: DH and myself
When: Sunday Sept 16

Arrive in Orlando at 10:30am and taking DME to the Contemporary for one night. Crossing our fingers to get into the room for a nap since we’re flying all night but we’ll see.

Updated now that we know BTMRR is open. Also added a break for food/sit down since it will be a long day! We may be cutting it a bit close with FPs by putting splash in there but hopefully we can get it in. But we’ll drop it if we have to.

3:30-4:10 Arrive at MK, go through bypass & get wristbands. Mobile order food for later while waiting to get in.
4:15-4:35 Haunted Mansion (FP 3:25-4:25)
4:40-5:20 Splash
5:25-5:45 BTMRR (FP 4:25-5:25)
5:55-6:15 Peter Pan (FP 5:25-6)
6:15-6:45 Buzz
6:45-7:15 pick up mobile order at Cosmic Rays and enjoy some down time
7:15-7:25 TOT Tomorrowland
7:25-7:55 Space Mountain
7:55-8:15 Teacups

Then 2 options depending on wait time for SDMT (looking for 30 mins or less)

Option A:
8:15-8:30 Under the Sea
8:30-8:40 TOT fantasyland
8:40-8:50 TOT Lib Square
8:55-9:10 Pooh ride
9:10-9:40 SDMT

Option B: (preferred)
8:15-8:45 SDMT
8:45-9:00 Pooh ride
9-9:15 Under the Sea
9:15- 9:45 TOT fantasy land, lib square and Adventureland


9:45-10:30 watch Hallowishes from west side
10:30-10:50 POC
10:50-11:35 2nd Parade in Frontierland (on BTMRR side)
11:35-11:50 BTMRR
11:50-12:00 Splash/TOT
12-12:30 browse at the emporium on the way out

 

[FoxC63]

If we are in the park using a day ticket can we get our wrist band inside the park or do we need to go all the way back out?

Post #3.

 

[FoxC63]

That really stinks. Why don’t they set aside enough for each party? I really like that black magic band.

You do understand these magicbands are from 2017, right?

Only the 2018 Halloween Pins are available to preview and those are located on page 58.

 

[FoxC63]

Who: DH and myself
When: Sunday Sept 16

Arrive in Orlando at 10:30am and taking DME to the Contemporary for one night. Crossing our fingers to get into the room for a nap since we’re flying all night but we’ll see. Planning on grabbing a decent sized lunch as well.

Thinking of leaving the hotel around 3:15 so we can get in as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance for the help! I’m having trouble figuring it all out without running all over the park!

Hi and to the party! I understand, I don't like wasting my time running from one section to the other. No fun! Plus it's just plain tiring!

"3:15 so we can get in as soon as possible." What do you mean, are you using park tickets plus party tickets?
If you're only using party tickets that might be a wee bit early considering you're so close to MK.

3:30-4:10 Arrive at MK, go through bypass & get wristbands.
4:15-4:35 Peter Pan (FP 3:30-4:30)
4:40-5:00 Haunted Mansion (FP 4:30-5:30) Once off ride, check wait times, if splash is too long move on
5:05-5:30 Splash/Other ride or photopass towards the mountains.
5:35-5:55 BTMRR (FP 5:30-6) Once off ride, check wait times for Splash/BTMRR/POC
6:00-6:20 Splash/BTMRR
6:25-7:15 Pooh & Gang - You will not see a short wait for this character the line stays steady.
Tag Team: You have 35 minutes: DH get snacks/Restroom Break/Shopping/Take turns!
7:20-7:40 Tea Cups
7:45-8:25 Trick or Treating Use Bonus Location see: [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-%E2%80%93-strategy-and-itinerary-thread.3672288/#post-58989841"]Post #7[/URL]
8:30-9:35 Boo-To-You Parade in Frontierland see: [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-%E2%80%93-strategy-and-itinerary-thread.3672288/page-56#post-59503290"]Post #1110[/URL]
9:40-10:30 Hallowishes on Main Street
10:40-11:10 Space Mountain
11:20-11:50 SDMT
11:55-12:00 Hocus Pocus
12:25-12:35 Pick up SotMK card at City Hall on Main Street

I think I got everything! This is a very fast pace plan so no lollygagging. I really don't like plans this tight but I think it's doable I just need to confirm with @Cluelyss & @bex7583 .

I added your itinerary to the Main page so please do not re-post, just drop a note, I know where to find you. When you add these changes to your itinerary, it is not necessary to keep any of it in red. I use this color to highlight what you need to be aware of only.

Remember, no one has to use what is recommended here if it doesn't sit well with you or your family. We can keep working on it until we get it right.

 

[Haley R]

You do understand these magicbands are from 2017, right?

Only the 2018 Halloween Pins are available to preview and those are located on page 58.

Yeah I know lol. I was just saying I liked the black one. I’m hoping they have a larger inventory this time around because I really want to get one of them.

 

[sparkley]

Thank you so much for all of the hard work you've put into this thread! Our family has been to WDW numerous times, but this is our first MNSSHP. I feel like there is so much to do in the allotted time, and I don't even know where to begin planning our evening...

Monday, September 3
DH, Myself, DD(14), DD(11)

3:45PM - Arrive at MK

Character Priorities: Meet Jack and Sally and the 7 Dwarves. If we are able to squeeze in any more, that would be great. Maybe Queen of Hearts or Jafar?
Rides: Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain. We do not have Fastpasses for anything because we are going to AK that morning and are using them there.

Boo to You Parade - no preference on time
Hocus Pocus Show - no preference on time
Hallowishes

We do plan to get candy and will eat a QS meal that night - probably Casey's or Pecos Bill. We are also planning to try out some of the special treats that night. I don't think we have too much interest in shopping for any special merchandise.

As far as magic shots, we are probably only interested in the hitchhiking ghosts near Haunted Mansion.

Thanks again for any help you can give in formulating a plan for the evening.

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you so much for all of the hard work you've put into this thread! Our family has been to WDW numerous times, but this is our first MNSSHP. I feel like there is so much to do in the allotted time, and I don't even know where to begin planning our evening...

Monday, September 3
DH, Myself, DD(14), DD(11)

3:45PM - Arrive at MK

Character Priorities: Meet Jack and Sally and the 7 Dwarves. If we are able to squeeze in any more, that would be great. Maybe Queen of Hearts or Jafar?
Rides: Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain. We do not have Fastpasses for anything because we are going to AK that morning and are using them there.

Boo to You Parade - no preference on time
Hocus Pocus Show - no preference on time
Hallowishes

We do plan to get candy and will eat a QS meal that night - probably Casey's or Pecos Bill. We are also planning to try out some of the special treats that night. I don't think we have too much interest in shopping for any special merchandise.

As far as magic shots, we are probably only interested in the hitchhiking ghosts near Haunted Mansion.

Thanks again for any help you can give in formulating a plan for the evening.

If you head directly to Jack and Sally when you enter, then proceed to the dwarfs immediately after, you should be able to knock them both out by 7. Use mobile ordering while in the dwarf line and send one member of your group to pick it up, then eat while waiting.

Plan on the second parade and last HP show.

In prior years, the HH ghost MS has not been near HM, but in various locations around LS and Frontierland. Make sure you check where they are “meeting” this year as the location seems to change annually!

 

[Dean1953]

Being just myself and my 10 year old son, I’ll make a deal with him that, on the October 25th Party, I’ll stand in line at both Jack and Sally and 7 dwarves (hopefully finish those by 7) and he can occasionally go off to buy something to eat, use bathroom ride rides(I doubt this because he never wants to ride alone). After 7, we will do magic shots if the line is short. The rest is up to him. I’ll recommend to him not to go trick or treating until after 9:30 and at some point (maybe 10:30-11), he can trick or treat near Goofy’s circus area and I’ll do more Character meets, with him in a couple of them if I can tear him away from the candy. I think that I’m looking forward to my 2nd Party night, October 28, than the first, but will have a blast at both.

 

[gerryrobinson]

Aug 28
DH, DW, DD, DD

3:45 MK Regular Entrance (We will be there on a day ticket in the morning with an afternoon break)
4:00-5:10 Ride 4th Fastpass from the morning. Pick up wristbands.
5:10-6:00 ADR at The Plaza Restaurant
6:00-7:00 Seven Dwarves Mine Train
7:00-7:30 Space Mountain
7:30-8:00 Buzz Lightyear
8:00-8:30 Pirates of the Caribbean
8:30-9:00 Trick or Treating (Locations: Jungle Cruise, Pirates, Tiki Room, Splash)
9:00-9:45 Moana (Figured 45 mins might be enough time considering Touring Plans rates this night the second least busy and it will be during the first parade)
9:45-10:30 Hallowishes Main Street
10:30-11:00 Haunted Mansion
11:00-11:30 Boo to You Parade in Frontierland
11:30-12:15 Hocus Pocus Show

Final thoughts. Any ride can get dropped except Space Mountain, POC and HM if time gets too tight. Must do's are: the three rides previously mentioned, trick or treating, Moana M&G, Hallowishes, Boo to You, Hocus Pocus. Would love to squeeze in some photos including magic shots as well (considering Single-day photopass)

 

[FoxC63]

Quick question and totally not party related(forgive me), I just like this thread for any of you that have upgraded tickets at guest relations(we want to add one more day), do all parties have to be there or could I go upgrade for all of us?

Just the person who originally purchased the tickets. Bring your ID and same credit card, I would also recommend having a copy of the confirmation email with you or on your phone.

 

[FoxC63]

Aug 28
DH, DW, DD, DD

3:45 MK Regular Entrance (We will be there on a day ticket in the morning with an afternoon break)
4:00-5:10 Ride 4th Fastpass from the morning. Pick up wristbands.
5:10-6:00 ADR at The Plaza Restaurant
6:00-7:00 Seven Dwarves Mine Train
7:00-7:30 Space Mountain
7:30-8:00 Buzz Lightyear
8:00-8:30 Pirates of the Caribbean
8:30-9:00 Trick or Treating (Locations: Jungle Cruise, Pirates, Tiki Room, Splash)
9:00-9:45 Moana (Figured 45 mins might be enough time considering Touring Plans rates this night the second least busy and it will be during the first parade)
9:45-10:30 Hallowishes Main Street
10:30-11:00 Haunted Mansion
11:00-11:30 Boo to You Parade in Frontierland
11:30-12:20 Hocus Pocus Show

Final thoughts. Any ride can get dropped except Space Mountain, POC and HM if time gets too tight. Must do's are: the three rides previously mentioned, trick or treating, Moana M&G, Hallowishes, Boo to You, Hocus Pocus. Would love to squeeze in some photos including magic shots as well (considering Single-day photopass)

I like your plan! I typically give about 20 minutes per ride and you've allotted 30 minutes which is sound. We really have no idea how the rides will work especially those with the new enhancements.

• I think after the rides at 8:30ish you'll have time on your hands to make some Magic Shots too.
• I would use Tag Team during your Moana meet, there's really no reason why all of you should be standing there in line, maybe do POC at that time which would free up that 30 minutes for Magic Shots.
• I think you could add two Magic Shot prior to Hocus Pocus provided it's taken in that area. Lines should be very short. Take them one right after the other.
• Don't forget to pick up your SotMK card too. I'm sure the kids would love to have this, plus the other 2 from you and your husband they could trade for a past party.

Your itinerary has been added to the Main page. Again, excellent job!

 

[sparkley]

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[FoxC63]

Thank you so much for all of the hard work you've put into this thread! Our family has been to WDW numerous times, but this is our first MNSSHP. I feel like there is so much to do in the allotted time, and I don't even know where to begin planning our evening...

Monday, September 3
DH, Myself, DD(14), DD(11)

3:45PM - Arrive at MK

Character Priorities: Meet Jack and Sally and the 7 Dwarves. If we are able to squeeze in any more, that would be great. Maybe Queen of Hearts or Jafar?
Rides: Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain. We do not have Fastpasses for anything because we are going to AK that morning and are using them there.

Boo to You Parade - no preference on time
Hocus Pocus Show - no preference on time
Hallowishes

We do plan to get candy and will eat a QS meal that night - probably Casey's or Pecos Bill. We are also planning to try out some of the special treats that night. I don't think we have too much interest in shopping for any special merchandise.

As far as magic shots, we are probably only interested in the hitchhiking ghosts near Haunted Mansion.

Thanks again for any help you can give in formulating a plan for the evening.

Hi and to the party! Talk about bare bones!!! It's all good! Do you have park hoppers? You should be able to secure one FP on your park ticket and I'd keep booking them instead of waiting in line for characters.

Monday, September 3 / DH, Myself, DD(14), DD(11)

3:45-4:10 Arrive at MK, Wristbands at bypass - Post #665
4:15-5:15 Jack and Sally - Post #184
Tag Team: You have 45 minutes, Haunted Mansion TWICE! Mom with DD's then Dad with DD's
5:20-6:30 Dwarfs - Post #180
Tag Team: You have 45 minutes, Casey's or Pecos Bill Take Out
6:35-7:20 Queen of Hearts & Tweedles - Post #481
Tag Team: You have 30 minutes, I recommend Specialty Treats.
7:25-7:50 Mad Tea Party
7:55-8:15 Jafar
8:20-8:40 POC
8:45 - 9:35 Parade - Post #1110
9:35-10:30 *Fireworks - Go to the right of the castle to watch the fireworks. As soon as it's over move into Tomorrowland quickly.
10:30-11:00 Space Mountain
11:00-11:50 Trick or Treat at Bonus Locations - Post #7
12:00-12:20 Hocus Pocus Show
12:25-12:35 Pick up SotMK card at City Hall
12:35-12:50 Headless Horseman Magic Shot

*Firework Location


I could not work in the Hitch Hiking Ghosts Magic Shot, but you can get several shots taken on your way out on Main Street, a Photopass Photograher might be able to add this in if you request it.

Your post has been added to the Main page. Please do not re-post your itinerary. If you make any changes just drop a note, I know where to find you. Thanks!

 

[sparkley]

Hi and to the party! Talk about bare bones!!! It's all good! Do you have park hoppers? You should be able to secure one FP on your park ticket and I'd keep booking them instead of waiting in line for characters.

Monday, September 3 / DH, Myself, DD(14), DD(11)

3:45-4:10 Arrive at MK, Wristbands at bypass - Post #665
4:15-5:15 Jack and Sally - Post #184
Tag Team: You have 45 minutes, Haunted Mansion TWICE! Mom with DD's then Dad with DD's
5:20-6:30 Dwarfs - Post #180
Tag Team: You have 45 minutes, Casey's or Pecos Bill Take Out
6:35-7:20 Queen of Hearts & Tweedles - Post #481
Tag Team: You have 30 minutes, I recommend Specialty Treats.
7:25-7:50 Mad Tea Party
7:55-8:15 Jafar
8:20-8:40 POC
8:45 - 9:35 Parade - Post #1110
9:35-10:30 *Fireworks - Go to the right of the castle to watch the fireworks. As soon as it's over move into Tomorrowland quickly.
10:30-11:00 Space Mountain
11:00-11:50 Trick or Treat at Bonus Locations - Post #7
12:00-12:20 Hocus Pocus Show
12:25-12:35 Pick up SotMK card at City Hall
12:35-12:50 Headless Horseman Magic Shot

*Firework Location
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I could not work in the Hitch Hiking Ghosts Magic Shot, but you can get several shots taken on your way out on Main Street, a Photopass Photograher might be able to add this in if you request it.

Your post has been added to the Main page. Please do not re-post your itinerary. If you make any changes just drop a note, I know where to find you. Thanks!

We do have park hoppers, and are planning on doing AK for a few hours that morning. Thank you so much!!! This is so helpful!!!!

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you! So... for my attempt at a timed itinerary, how does the following look? What needs to be tweaked?



Monday, September 3
DH, Myself, DD(14), DD(11)

3:30PM – 4PM – Arrive at MK and pick up party wristbands
4PM – 7PM: Head to Jack and Sally; follow immediately with 7 Dwarves
7:00 – 7:30 Space Mountain
7:30 – 8:00 Mad Tea Party and maybe Queen of Hearts
8:00 – 8:30 Haunted Mansion
8:30 – 9:00 Pirates of the Caribbean
(We will plan to pick up candy, get specialty snacks, maybe do a magic shot in between riding the attractions above and again after we are finished. Or if possible we may try to squeeze in an extra ride or character after 9PM (Lotso or Jafar?) if we have time)
9:45 - 10:30 Hallowishes Fireworks (10:15) from in front of Casey’s
10:45 - 11:45 Boo to You parade from Main Street
12:00 Hocus Pocus Show

Also could you please use the edit feature and delete this post. You have two and only one is needed. After you delete this add the word "delete" or an emoji and click save. Thank You!

 

[FoxC63]

Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus T-Shirt for Women $26.95
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UPDATE
I bought this shirt in XS and S. The XS fit perfectly not too snug but if I wear this in hot humid weather it feels like it would be sticking on me and that’s not a good look on me at all. The S was a looser fit and it looked just fine. The fabric is very soft and light weight like slub fabric which means you can see your bra! The design has the right amount of gold glitter so it’s not as intrusive like glitter shoes.

 

[Momma_Lanier]

@FoxC63 updated our priorities for MNSSHP, let me know if I need to be more specific. Thank you!

 

[FoxC63]

@FoxC63 updated our priorities for MNSSHP, let me know if I need to be more specific. Thank you!

What happened to all the work done previously? Are we starting from scratch?

 

[Momma_Lanier]

What happened to all the work done previously? Are we starting from scratch?

This was the original post but I never updated it with your post the first go around. I just thought I'd delete the whole post and rewrite everything? Or do I fix it on your post?

 

[FoxC63]

9/3 - Our first MNSSHP , Me-Mr. Smee, Hubs-Captain Hook, DD7-Wendy, DD4-Tinkerbell, DS2-Peter Pan

We have a Chef Mickey's brunch ADR for 2:00. We will already be in costume.

I made 2 Fastpasses. Tinkerbell 4:00-5:00 (because our costumes, this is a must) and Jungle Cruise 5:20-6:00. These can be changed to other attractions if need be.

The only character that is an absolute must will be Moana.
Maybe Mickey in costume if possible!

Not too concerned with what rides we can do, as we will have 4 days in MK this trip not including the party. Whatever rides we can fit in, will be great!

Boo To You Parade (preferably 1st show in FRontierland)
Hallowishes
Hocus Pocus show (maybe last show as my kids aren't into it)
Want to do some special snacks
Magic Shots-definitely Headless Horseman and hitchhiking ghosts
Trick or treating is a HUGE must since my kids think it's the coolest thing in the world to do this at MK. I've heard end of the night is best but whatever works!

Let's dig in!

Monday, Sept. 3rd / Me-Mr. Smee, Hubs-Captain Hook, DD7-Wendy, DD4-Tinkerbell, DS2-Peter Pan

We have a Chef Mickey's brunch ADR for 2:00. We will already be in costume.

3:30-4:15 Arrive, Wristbands at Bypass
4:20-4:40 Tinker Bell FP+ Schedule this for 3:30-4:30
4:40-4:50 Pick up SotMK card at the Main Street Firehouse
4:55-5:20 New FP+ Schedule this for 4:30-5:30
5:25-5:45 New FP+ Schedule this for 5:30-6pm You'll arrive a bit early so stay where the CM directs you.
5:50-6:10 Magic Shot
6:15-6:55 Quick Serve, Sit and eat indoor.
7:00-8:25 Moana - [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-%E2%80%93-strategy-and-itinerary-thread.3672288/page-40#post-59229129"]Post #797[/URL]
Tag Team: You have about an hour. Mom gets 30 minutes & Dad gets 30 minutes but some one must stay to hold your spot. Trick or Treat at Tiki Room, POC...
8:30-9:35 Boo-To-You Parade in Frontierland see: Post #1110
Tag Team: You have 30 minutes, Specialty Snack
9:40-10:30 *Hallowishes
10:35-10:55 Vampire Mickey Mouse
11:00-11:40 Trick or Treat
11:45-12am Magic Shot Headless Horseman
Hocus Pocus show (maybe last show as my kids aren't into it)

Moana is a hard call but I put you meeting her after the sun goes down hoping the temps cools down. I also added an indoor meal because you and your kids will be hungry and in need of solid food, non sugary drinks and a restroom break. You'll have to adjust your FP's but this should all work out. Just drop a line if you need more help!