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

[FoxC63]

UPDATE - Itineraries

We'll be working on the following itineraries next week:

@docsoliday1 9/25 Post #2917 - Not sure if you're still with us but I do have you on my radar and see the changes to your itinerary.

@MusicalAstronaut 9/25 Post #2861 / @Cluelyss responded to you on: Post #2864 I noticed you have not made any changes, are you good to go?

@MommatoLandE 9/25 Post #1318 / My Post #2294 / Private Messaging / Are you good to go?

@which knee? Disney! 9/25 Post #2913 / I have not seen any changes to your itinerary.

We have our 6th party of the Halloween season tomorrow on Friday Sept. 7th and another on Sunday Sept. 9th. Hopefully the weather clears up and they all have a really nice time.

Touring Plans has tomorrow ranked #3 for rides (not crowds) and on Sunday it's ranked #7. Hope they are correct or really close to their predictions!

 

[docsoliday1]

UPDATE - Itineraries

We'll be working on the following itineraries next week:

@docsoliday1 9/25 Post #2917 - Not sure if you're still with us but I do have you on my radar and see the changes to your itinerary.

I'm still here and I've now read the 1-10 posts (took a while).
Will try to be a bit more succinct.

 

[dachsie]

6:15-7:10 Pooh and Friends - Arriving at 6pm might be a bit too early but I would definitely keep my eye on the crowds and that area. Look for the party wristbands.

I originally had 6:15 but people have reported that getting there then gets them in the second set so I decided to get their at 6 so I can be in first set. I'll have been in park most of day so don't need to ride rides then

 

[FeetOffTheTable]

Tuesday, Sept 18 / Me, DH, DS2, Bro, SIL, Mom, dad

3:30-4:20 Arrive & Bypass - Guest have been let in at 3:50
4:00-4:25 FP POTC - Missing Time Frame and I have no idea how this will work, especially if you plan on getting photos at the Bybass.
4:30-4:50 Jungle cruise FP+ 4:30-5:30
5:00-5:30 Mickey Town Square Theater
5:35-5:50 Buzz Space Ranger Spin FP+5:30-6
6:00-6:30 space mountain/people mover/ speedway/whatever looks good and we have time for
6:35-7:15 Stitch
– TAG TEAM: someone get snacks (might sub out for Mickey or other character; just figured we were in tomorrowland already)
7:30-9:00 Rides and Trick or Treating around rest of the park (HM, small world, little mermaid, etc). Possible M&G with Cinderella/Elena , Aladdin group if lines reasonable
9:15-10pm – parade wherever we can see from, or go get M&G photos? any characters having shorter lines at this point?
10:15-10:45 – hallowishes, again from wherever we are (frontierland was suggested to us)
11 pm-midnight – last few rides or photos, headless horseman shot as leaving

Priorities: Rides, photos, fun. Don't care about special treats, shopping, or any shows particularly.

This is my first every MNSSHP and our only disney day this trip. I want us to be able to get the full disney experience and go home with some great photos and meet a character or two, though Im not picky about *who* since I have concerns about my son crying meeting characters and thus wasting an hour in line haha. Please feel free to comment/suggest/tweak, thanks!!

I think I would like to try to the Maleficent cone, but wont go out of my way for it. I also am thinking we don't want to be right up front for fireworks or even parade, since my son has never seen either and might be scared.

Maleficent Waffle Cone $5.29 is at Storybook Treats. It is an "Anytime Treat" which means you can get whenever you want. You will not need to wait until 6pm or 7pm. Allow at least 20/30 minutes. You're good to go! have a fun trip!

Thank you ! I may have to make some slight adjustments now that I hear Vampirina will be at the dance party. My son would enjoy that.

I am hoping they let us enter a little before 4 (as I'm hearing happened last party), and if thats the case we might have a little more leeway with our entrance plan. Priority over anything else in that time frame though would be to get to POTC by 4:30. So if no photos in the bypass so be it! If we end up a little later for Jungle Cruise, hopefully that wont mess me up too much

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you ! I may have to make some slight adjustments now that I hear Vampirina will be at the dance party. My son would enjoy that.

I am hoping they let us enter a little before 4 (as I'm hearing happened last party), and if thats the case we might have a little more leeway with our entrance plan. Priority over anything else in that time frame though would be to get to POTC by 4:30. So if no photos in the bypass so be it! If we end up a little later for Jungle Cruise, hopefully that wont mess me up too much

The Bypass photos can be taken inside the park as well, the exception are the bronze statues.

The Time Frame for each item on an itinerary should be slightly exaggerated allowing you to look around and if by chance you see a short wait for something you want to do you can jump in provided it does not affect your Top Priorities.

Total honesty, I would let the POTC go. Right from the start you are rushing through the Bypass. This is your first MNSSHP you should be enjoying it. If Touring Plans is correct, your party is ranked #8 for rides which means it will be a walk on later in the evening.

 

[FoxC63]

I'm still here and I've now read the 1-10 posts (took a while).
Will try to be a bit more succinct.

Thank you and thanks for staying with us! I have added your itinerary to the Main page for easier access.

 

[MommyTaraLee]

UPDATE - Itineraries

We'll be working on the following itineraries next week:



@MommatoLandE 9/25 Post #1318 / My Post #2294 / Private Messaging / Are you good to go?

As far as my itinerary goes... I think we are good... unfortunately, DH was admitted to the hospital last night... we were supposed to fly out this afternoon... still holding out hope that we can salvage at least some of the trip...

 

[sherlockmiles]

As far as my itinerary goes... I think we are good... unfortunately, DH was admitted to the hospital last night... we were supposed to fly out this afternoon... still holding out hope that we can salvage at least some of the trip...

Good Luck - fingers crossed for good fortune and pixie dust.

 

[FoxC63]

As far as my itinerary goes... I think we are good... unfortunately, DH was admitted to the hospital last night... we were supposed to fly out this afternoon... still holding out hope that we can salvage at least some of the trip...

Oh no! I hope he's okay. Is it serious?

2016 I had an emergency too and Disney was very understanding they gave me 100% of my money back including 2 nights worth of party tickets. Delta did the same. We did not not incur any fees what so ever.

Please keep us updated.

 

[docsoliday1]

I've updated my itinerary.

 

[docsoliday1]

As far as my itinerary goes... I think we are good... unfortunately, DH was admitted to the hospital last night... we were supposed to fly out this afternoon... still holding out hope that we can salvage at least some of the trip...

I'm so sorry to hear that. Praying.

 

[FoxC63]

@Dean1953 I know you were planning to create an itinerary from the start but you were trying to gather more information first. Whenever you're ready, we're here.

 

[Skyflame]

@Skyflame , you are still good to go!

I am pretty sure we are all good unless anything major changes in the next week or so Thank you for all the advice you have been giving to everyone including myself making this a much easier job to plan.

 

[FoxC63]

NEWS & NOTES

Highlights on the 5th party Monday, Sept 3rd:
Starts on Page 404/Post #8070: Low crowds, perfect party.


Guests were let in earlier about 3:50pm: Post #8070,

Merchandise Update at Emporium & Big Top: Post #8074

Pooh & Gang at 6:15: Post #8088

Columbia Harbor House started the Trick or Treat line at 6:45: Post #8092 , but that could have been for Training Purposes: Post #8089

Pooh & Gang wait time at 9:10pm was 45 minutes: Post #8133

Queen of Hearts took a break at 9:15ish: Post #8134

Jack & Sally wait time after HalloWishes was 45 minutes at 10:30pm: Post #8155

Cadaver Dans were seen in Frontierland outside Country Bears & Trading Post: Post #8159

Grave Diggers seen in Liberty Square dragging their shovels at 11pm on parade route: Post #8160

Bypass was open until 8pm: Post #8174

Headless Horseman Magic Shot available at 12:30: Post #8183

Five awesome photos taken on party night : Post #8185

PhotoPass "should" be available until 1am: Post 8201

Elvis Stitch in line at 9:30 done by 10pm: Post #8207

Pooh & Gang took a break at 7:30 / Anastasia & Drizella are Roaming Characters.

Please keep in mind this was the first perfect great weather, no delays and low crowds.

 

[FoxC63]

I am pretty sure we are all good unless anything major changes in the next week or so Thank you for all the advice you have been giving to everyone including myself making this a much easier job to plan.

You're welcome buddy!

 

[FoxC63]

It's a little after 3:30 hopefully we'll see reports of an earlier Opening for tonight's party!

 

[FoxC63]

So it is written...

Vampirina will be arriving at WDW! Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Vee at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, starting on September 30. She will be joining her Disney Junior pals for breakfast at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood and Vine. Then, later this fall, you’ll have a chance to meet her in the Animation Courtyard, and she’ll be part of the fun at the upcoming “Disney Junior Dance Party!”

Link: https://www.firststartotheright.com/2018/08/08/vampirina-joining-wdw-cast-in-time-for-halloween/

 

[FoxC63]

@FeetOffTheTable can you post your map here as well, I'd like to add it to the Main post.

 

[Dean1953]

@Dean1953 I know you were planning to create an itinerary from the start but you were trying to gather more information first. Whenever you're ready, we're here.

I wasn’t sure if I would, once you announced your schedule cut back. I’ll work on it this weekend and get it up by Monday. Thanks!

 

[FeetOffTheTable]

@FeetOffTheTable can you post your map here as well, I'd like to add it to the Main post.

Yep! Unfortunately it’s on my work computer though so I won’t be able to until Monday morning