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

[Livelovedance]

UPDATE - Entertainment

Zootopia Party Patrol

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*Expected Hours: 9:15 & 11:15
Duration: 5-10 minutes?
Location: Along Main Street Only

*Note: Disney did has not published hours for this event, the times posted are from 2017 and things don't change that much.

I didn’t time this but I’d agree with your estimate. It might be closer to 10 minutes but I’m not sure! We saw them at the first party before the first parade. They were announced, came out, gave out candy, danced, and then invited people to come up and dance with them.

 

[FoxC63]

I didn’t time this but I’d agree with your estimate. It might be closer to 10 minutes but I’m not sure! We saw them at the first party before the first parade. They were announced, came out, gave out candy, danced, and then invited people to come up and dance with them.

Thank you! Based on your experience could you place them on the map?



In 2016 they were on Main Street and came out from the alley.

In 2017 they were dancing around the flagpole.

WDW Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...#/id=character-meet-mickey-mouse-town-square/

 

[Livelovedance]

Thank you! Based on your experience could you place them on the map?

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In 2016 they were on Main Street and came out from the alley.

In 2017 they were dancing around the flagpole.

WDW Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...#/id=character-meet-mickey-mouse-town-square/

I’m having a hard time editing the map on my phone, but I can describe it to you! We were sitting on the sidewalk almost directly across from the “Art of Disney” marquee. They came out from the alley and handed out candy, danced, and pulled people up to dance almost right in front of us. I’d say close to where the hat is on the map on Main St. When the music stopped they had everyone go back to their seats, and then music started again and they partied down past us towards the flagpole. I’m not sure if they did the routine again, at that point we were talking and waiting for the parade to start! Maybe they danced again around the flagpole? Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!

Edited for a spelling error lol

 

[FoxC63]

I’m having a hard time editing the map on my phone, but I can describe it to you! We were sitting on the sidewalk almost directly across from the “Art of Disney” marquee. They came out from the alley and handed out candy, danced, and pulled people up to dance almost right in front of us. I’d say close to wear the hat is on the map on Main St. When the music stopped they had everyone go back to their seats, and then music started again and they partied down past us towards the flagpole. I’m not sure if they did the routine again, at that point we were talking and waiting for the parade to start! Maybe they danced again around the flagpole? Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!

Perfect! It is the same as 2016, I got it!

 

[PPFlight75]

We are finally home safe, sound and exhausted! It was a great two week trip but honestly have to say I'm so happy to be home!!! Woot!!!

That was fast! Glad you had fun!!

 

[FoxC63]

That was fast! Glad you had fun!!

It was a really good time! So many photos and souvenirs!

 

[FoxC63]

Okay three things during our trip:

Left my reading glasses on the plane as we landed in California. Got new ones at CVS not the same. Nope!
DH luggage arrived and the teeth to the zipper was damaged in two places, thank goodness for those straps!!! When we arrived at our first hotel poof! Had to buy new luggage but it came with a carry-on
The haunted Japanese restaurant, the manager very friendly was messing around with our son who was genuinely intrigued with spooky stories. The manager says "a murder happened right here, can't you feel the chill?" We all could... it was the AC unit! Stay with me, it gets better and I'll keep it short! We sat at our table for at least 40 minutes had drinks, appetizers and while eating dinner the tri-fold dessert menu flew off the table! I kid you not! It flew off the table and landed on the floor

Oh yeah, good times!

 

[dachsie]

Sept 23 Me bounding as Donald Duck

Trying to get the M&Gs out of way for this party, main stuff will be at Sept 25 party. Will ToT on the way to different locations

4-4:20 Wristband, Bypass
4:20-5 FP - wherever I can find one - I will be there all day
5-6:00 Ride Fantasyland rides
6:00-7:10 Pooh and Friends
7:10 -7:30 try to get Oogie boogie popcorn
7:30-8:45 Ducks and Minnie and Goofy and anyone else I can find
8:45-9 Gravediggers
9-9:45 - Parade at train station and SotMK card
9:45 Mickey then head out to meet nephew and his wife and do Headless Horseman shot on way out

 

[PPFlight75]

Okay three things during our trip:

Left my reading glasses on the plane as we landed in California. Got new ones at CVS not the same. Nope!
DH luggage arrived and the teeth to the zipper was damaged in two places, thank goodness for those straps!!! When we arrived at our first hotel poof! Had to buy new luggage but it came with a carry-on
The haunted Japanese restaurant, the manager very friendly was messing around with our son who was genuinely intrigued with spooky stories. The manager says "a murder happened right here, can't you feel the chill?" We all could... it was the AC unit! Stay with me, it gets better and I'll keep it short! We sat at our table for at least 40 minutes had drinks, appetizers and while eating dinner the tri-fold dessert menu flew off the table! I kid you not! It flew off the table and landed on the floor

Oh yeah, good times!

 

[FoxC63]

Sept 23 Me bounding as Donald Duck

Trying to get the M&Gs out of way for this party, main stuff will be at Sept 25 party. Will ToT on the way to different locations

4-4:20 Wristband, Bypass
4:20-5 FP - wherever I can find one - I will be there all day
5-6:15 Ride Fantasyland rides
6:15-7:10 Pooh and Friends
7:10 -7:30 try to get Oogie boogie popcorn
7:30-8:45 Ducks and Minnie and Goofy and anyone else I can find
8:45-9 Gravediggers
9-9:45 - Parade at train station and SotMK card
9:45 Mickey then head out to meet nephew and his wife

I've added your itinerary to the Main page! Sounds like a very relaxing party!

 

[FoxC63]

Yamashiro Restaurant in L.A.



Scene from "Memoirs of a Geisha" filmed in the Inner Courtyard - my favorite book!



Really beautiful place to dine. They do adhere to a proper dress code. Nice!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Those who’ve been realistically how long do you think it will take to get a photo with...

Mickey Donald Goofy and Minnie?

I just want those four then I’m going to focus on the shows and candy.

I’m hoping everyone is going for jack Sally and The Dwarfs!

 

[FoxC63]

UPDATE - DVC Members with Blue Cards - ONLY

Disney Vacation Club members with party tickets can get their party wristbands starting at 2pm.



"Just confirming- we did get access to party merch before 4pm with the DVC early entry. We also were able to pick up the SotMK party card before 4pm." Post #6575

"I just needed to show party band for merch and SotMK card." Post #6579

"We are DVC and couldn't get our wristbands at the location near PotC until 4." Post #6887



MNSSHP hookup thread for those looking for DVC early entry

 

[FoxC63]

Those who’ve been realistically how long do you think it will take to get a photo with...

Mickey Donald Goofy and Minnie?

I just want those four then I’m going to focus on the shows and candy.

I’m hoping everyone is going for jack Sally and The Dwarfs!

Those are four separate meets and they all start at 7pm

Minnie - Splash Zone
Donald and Daisy meet together - Splash Zone
Goofy - Dumbo Exit next to Barnstormer
Mickey - Town Square

I do not recall seeing anyone post this year that they have meet all these characters in one evening, so that's a hard call. Certainly doable if that's all you plan on doing at the party. That's probably the order I would see them as well.

 

[dachsie]

Modified my 9/25 party

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Nothing shuts down between 6 & 7. Rides are working, you just have to have your party wristbands on to get on them.

Thanks, I feel like such a noob lol!

 

[HollyMD]

Ok so I updated my 10/8 itinerary. We have also added a party for 10/9(where we will see the fireworks) and I will add that itinerary soon. My mom is no longer going with us. I know Sept parties take precedence so just whenever someone has time, check out my 10/8 and see if it seems feasible. Thanks!

 

[Melanie230]

Thanks, I feel like such a noob lol!

That's what this board is for! It's amazing how many times you go to Disney or come to this board....always new things to learn!

 

[HollyMD]

Updated: We have decided to just enter on MNSSHP tickets. We have Chef Mickey at 2 now and then will walk to MK and enter 3:45ish...
4:15-4:25 DH and DS Pooh (FP 3:25-4:25)
4:15-4:25 me and DD HM(FP 3:25-4:25)
4:35-4:45 me, DS Dumbo(FP 4:25-5:25)
4:35-4:45 DH and DD Barnstormer (FP 4:25-5:25)
4:45-5:10- meet Donald &goofy? Shop? Make way to TL
5:20-5:35 all ride Buzz(FP 5:25-6)
6:30-7:05 meet Pooh and friends
7:10-7:30 Meet queen of hearts and tweedles
7:35-7:55 meet Alice and mad hatter
8-8:20 monsters dance party
8:30-8:50 meet lotso
8:55-9:15 TOT
9:20-10:30(10:15) Hallowishes in front of Casey’s. While waiting, tagteam DH and DS to meet mickey(9:25-9:50?) and pick up snacks on the way back to meet me and DD if time
10:35-12 TOT, rides, snacks, any other characters? Try to meet cruella if can catch her since now she roams.

We at trying to get a lot of our must do’s the first night and let this one be a little more relaxed. Look good? Enough time for characters?

 

[MelOhioDis]

Updated 10/10/2018 @FoxC63

I'm so excited for our first Halloween party! We do want to meet characters but the only priority is Jack and Sally now. We'll see how the other lines are when we are there. If lines are short for Jasmine/Genie or Moana we will try to fit them in along with any others we come across.
I am unfortunately going to be at a conference (in Orlando of all places!) on Halloween, so I am missing trick or treating with my daughter We are using this as our Halloween trick or treating, so I'd like to Tot as much as possible. (Don't worry she'll get to go with her Dad on Halloween )

This will be our third MK day of our trip so I'm not worried about rides. We can miss any of our FP's. Space Mountain is my DD's favorite ride so that is the only ride priority. I'd also like to do the Tea Cups but am ok to just see the overlay and not go on ride.

October 18
Party of 2
1 Adult, 1 Child (Daughter 8)
Costumes: Mal and Maleficent
Will get to the park around 2pm
1:40- 2:40pm FP Meet Cinderella and Elena
2:40- 3:40pm FP Meet Ariel at Grotto
4:50- 5:50pm FP Haunted Mansion

Here's what I'm thinking for my itinerary. Would love any suggestions!


2:30- 2:50pm FP Cinderella and Elena
2:50- 3:10pm FP Meet Ariel
3:15- 5:15 Get in line to meet Jack & Sally at Town Square. Hopefully get wrist bands in line!
5:15- 5:40pm Go through Bypass/ Get SoMK card
5:40- 6:15pm Haunted Mansion FP
6:15- 7:00pm Get dinner/ do any magic shots available
7:00-7:30pm Space Mountain
7:30-8:15pm trick or treat check out Dance parties for a sec
8:15-8:30 HM Tea Cups
8:30- 9:00pm ToT over to Adventureland (Do magic shots if there is time/ short waits)
9:00- 9:30pm Watch Parade by Pecos Bills
9:30-10:00pm Check out lines for Moana/ Jasmine & Aladdin (I'm ok if we miss the fireworks, we are having a late dinner at California Grill on 10/14 and will probably watch them from there too)
10:00- 10:30pm Fireworks across from Country Bears
10:30- Midnight -- If we're not exhausted we'll tot, check out character lines, Magic shots and ride any rides with short waits. Maybe watch the Stage show or parade again.

We leave in 1 day!