"Official" 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

[Lsdolphin]

Has anyone gone thru the first treat stop on Market Street more than once? I know I saw somewhere that you can visit treat stops multiple times but wasn’t sure if that applied to the first one where they give out the bags.

 

[Elephantay]

For our nut allergy situation, we don't eat anything that "may contain" or "manufactured in a facility with" so the trick or treating is basically a no-go. We got tons of the allergy treats though but they aren't very exciting. They gave my daughter TONS.

Of the above list someone gave, we would only eat the starburst or skittles. However, I'm not comfortable eating all that knowing it's mixed with the peanut m&ms and possible contamination on the other packages, like if a bag broke open and there were nuts floating around.

It just depends on the allergy sensitivity and your comfort level.

If you go to town hall at the end of the night they usually hand out very full bags for the allergy stuff. At least, that was our experience.

Happy for your girl, that was not our experience at all.

 

[HeiHei2018]

So much anticipation for the reports tomorrow.

 

[Disneylover99]

Hope everyone has fun at the first party tonight!
I’ll be at home watching some live streams.

 

[mickey916]

DH surprised me by buying tix for Oct. 28 as a birthday gift! So excited. We've never attended a party before!

 

[SweetPeasMom2]

Crossing my fingers we get to go this year. DD starts classes on Monday and waiting to get her syllabus. To see if the weekend I want to go is doable. She doesn't have a Thurs class but does have 2 on Mon/Wed/Fri. She's going to have to miss it one way or the other.

 

[Nicnicnic.nic]

 

[footballmouse]

2 questions:
- Can ILL be purchased if I only have a party ticket but plan to arrive at 4:00?
- If the available time is 3-3:30, is that a concrete time or do they accept people after (like when we get there)?

 

[japanese maple]

Any reports from the first two parties?

 

[allthgoodnamesrgone]

The four of us (Wife & I with kids 8 & 6) did the party last night. Yesterday was our first full day on this trip which is resort focused (first stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge). So the party was our only planned park day of this trip. We explored the resort and spent a couple hours at the pool but otherwise, a very relaxed day before leaving around 4:00 to head to Magic Kingdom.

Entry to the party was a breeze. Tickets were linked to our Magic Bands through MDE.

We stashed away rain gear in a locker because the forecast was iffy and t-storms in the area mid-afternoon quite ominous - ended up being an unused $12 insurance policy but an action I’d take again.

Our overall focus was on rides and seeing the parade. We didn’t wait in any lines to take photos with characters, but ended up seeing many as we were out and about, and of course in the parade. Due to the heat, characters swapped regularly and could be seen up close as they walked past.

We checked out the line to meet Stitch in Tomorrowland a few times and it was consistently long throughout the night - a CM was giving us a 45 min estimated wait time we didn’t care to experience as it was hot and muggy all night.

The heat also limited our appetite - before the party I was eyeing several different sweet treats but mostly ended up sticking to what we wanted in the moment - like cheeseburger spring rolls and a dole whip in Adventureland. Eating inside was a needed break from the heat - I enjoyed the sweet & spicy chicken at Cosmic Ray’s.

We easily did all the attractions we wanted, a couple of them multiple times - granted, we didn’t do many thrill rides. The highest consistent wait time I remember seeing was 35 min for Tron. Most waits were less than posted. Space Mountain was a posted 25 min wait during the early hours in the party which actually took no more than 15 min since the one line was splitting into both loading zones.

Trick or Treating was smooth everywhere we went. The lines were kept moving and generous scoops given. Thanks to a recommendation by an earlier poster, the ToT at Mickey’s Philharmagic is a double hit (treat stations both before and after the theater) and we happened to catch a costumed Donald inside (just a coincidence I think).

We watched the late parade from near Pecos Bill’s. We had settled on a viewing spot just a few mins before the Headless Horseman rode by 10 mins before the parade. The borders of the parade route were “filled in” but not very deeply, and our kids were easily able to watch it all standing directly behind those sitting in front. To get a good seated viewing spot, you’d have to be there by the end of the fireworks show, and that was an hour of time we spent doing more rides.

Overall we had a great time. We stayed until close and were absolutely spent, but enjoyed the theming and overlays. The CMs were top notch all night. Bus transportation at the end of the night went smoothly - multiple buses waiting to keep the lines as short as possible.

 

[MarkNC2Disney]

The four of us (Wife & I with kids 8 & 6) did the party last night. Yesterday was our first full day on this trip which is resort focused (first stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge). So the party was our only planned park day of this trip. We explored the resort and spent a couple hours at the pool but otherwise, a very relaxed day before leaving around 4:00 to head to Magic Kingdom.

Entry to the party was a breeze. Tickets were linked to our Magic Bands through MDE.

We stashed away rain gear in a locker because the forecast was iffy and t-storms in the area mid-afternoon quite ominous - ended up being an unused $12 insurance policy but an action I’d take again.

Our overall focus was on rides and seeing the parade. We didn’t wait in any lines to take photos with characters, but ended up seeing many as we were out and about, and of course in the parade. Due to the heat, characters swapped regularly and could be seen up close as they walked past.

We checked out the line to meet Stitch in Tomorrowland a few times and it was consistently long throughout the night - a CM was giving us a 45 min estimated wait time we didn’t care to experience as it was hot and muggy all night.

The heat also limited our appetite - before the party I was eyeing several different sweet treats but mostly ended up sticking to what we wanted in the moment - like cheeseburger spring rolls and a dole whip in Adventureland. Eating inside was a needed break from the heat - I enjoyed the sweet & spicy chicken at Cosmic Ray’s.

We easily did all the attractions we wanted, a couple of them multiple times - granted, we didn’t do many thrill rides. The highest consistent wait time I remember seeing was 35 min for Tron. Most waits were less than posted. Space Mountain was a posted 25 min wait during the early hours in the party which actually took no more than 15 min since the one line was splitting into both loading zones.

Trick or Treating was smooth everywhere we went. The lines were kept moving and generous scoops given. Thanks to a recommendation by an earlier poster, the ToT at Mickey’s Philharmagic is a double hit (treat stations both before and after the theater) and we happened to catch a costumed Donald inside (just a coincidence I think).

We watched the late parade from near Pecos Bill’s. We had settled on a viewing spot just a few mins before the Headless Horseman rode by 10 mins before the parade. The borders of the parade route were “filled in” but not very deeply, and our kids were easily able to watch it all standing directly behind those sitting in front. To get a good seated viewing spot, you’d have to be there by the end of the fireworks show, and that was an hour of time we spent doing more rides.

Overall we had a great time. We stayed until close and were absolutely spent, but enjoyed the theming and overlays. The CMs were top notch all night. Bus transportation at the end of the night went smoothly - multiple buses waiting to keep the lines as short as possible.

Totally agree with all this! We did the same things. Rode Tiana’s 4x … you’d have to be crazy to ride Space Mountain in the dark that many times, but I’m glad my daughter and I did it once

It was our first time staying at BLT, and wow was that a great experience strolling back after midnight.

 

[Becky2005]

We went to the first party but due to life we didn't get there by 4 pm. We ended up at Chef Mickey's at 5:30 pm and I was smart enough to pack the tickets (my son didn't have a Magic Band so was using hard tickets). He went straight there after dinner and got there around 7:30ish based on texts and TRON was a 30 minute wait. He was able to see the parade and stage show.

I didn't get there until basically right before the fireworks (long story but basically the way the whole trip went for me!).

As a recommendation for a treat spot to not miss, I personally would recommend doing the Princess Fairy Tale Hall stop and have your camera ready. That was a fun one.

 

[musika]

The food options confuse me. Is there an easy listing somewhere of what closes when, and what's open for the entire party?

 

[mickey916]

The food options confuse me. Is there an easy listing somewhere of what closes when, and what's open for the entire party?

This list will tell you what is offered and when they close: Halloween Party Foodie Guide

 

[musika]

This list will tell you what is offered and when they close: Halloween Party Foodie Guide

Thank you that's just what I needed!

 

[mickey916]

Thank you that's just what I needed!

You're welcome! Happy Planning!

 

[musika]

Anyone have a blogger/you tuber that they'd recommend for a review of this year's party? we seem to have mixed success finding people we like to watch.

 

[Disneylover99]

Anyone have a blogger/you tuber that they'd recommend for a review of this year's party? we seem to have mixed success finding people we like to watch.

If you’re interested in seeing what crowds or wait times really look like/feel like, I’d recommend the livestreams over the vloggers who edit their videos and put it into one neat little 30 minute party video package.

Now, those livestreams are often 8 hours long. So I always just fast forward through to see what I want.

Favourite live streamers…

Goo to You
Ron on the Go

Resort TV also lives streams. They’re not my favourite but you might like them.

I generally like vloggers who give some food reviews.

Paging Mr. Morrow
Promise Hope
Wright down Mainstreet - Not my favourite, but she gets a lot of the party exclusive food, so it’s helpful.

 

[Nick6300]

Could we please get some of your MNSSHP touring tips? There will be 10 of us, 6 adults, kids 2-9, no party experience, likely our only party... picked a Tue in mid Sept. We aren't able to be inside MK prior to party (I may be able to separately get in before 4pm). Watched Fri & Sun party wait times to see how the 3 posted character greets and rides progressed. My initial thoughts are that our priorities will generally be 1) select characters 2) parade, fireworks, Hocus Pocus 3) trick or treating and rides (a tie). We intend to figure out which characters we want before hand (don't know yet but think Jack and Sally will scare our 2 yr old even though I think we won't ever see them again). I do think yes to Elvis Stitch and M/M at Townhall. Possibly able to skip Goofy/Daisy/Pluto and maybe the Pooh/friends with going to Crystal P.

Initial Thoughts:
I think I would try to eat dinner around 6 ish so that we're ready for party, hope to eliminate a 2nd dinner like at 10. Maybe wait to get there at like 4pm and miss the huge lineup at like 3pm, and walk in as we get there without a long wait. Especially if skipping Jack/Sally. Thinking we aim for rides from 4-6pm dinner, and shortly after dinner rides as well, all of the ones that are under 30 (skipping Tron, 7D, Tianna's, HM, Pan, and Space), while getting in a character line if it's short enough (i.e. Aladdin or some character that isn't long). Wait until after 7pm for Mickey/Minnie at Townhall, as I saw it drop starting around then down to about 35. Go to first parade but from Frontierland, and go to Tianna's right when parade passes. HM/Pan could be next if reasonable. I'm sort of thinking with 10 of us, 2 strollers, we might want to not even try to go in front of castle for fireworks, and look for spots from behind such as Pinnochio wall, Tomorrowland by Speedway. The issue is even if someone were to wait to save us a spot for 1-2 hrs, our size makes that difficult to work. Trick or treating starting around 10, store bags in strollers, maybe take a mostly empty backpack for candy bags. Try for last Hocus Pocus if the kids don't need to be awake to see it since the 1st one will likely be popular like anything else. Be flexible on Tron. Would it be cool if it were lit up, yes. Would I rather get it done when it's 35 min when it's light out over 60 at night, yes. Hoping to skip most of the themed snacks and merch browsing.

 

[gottalovepluto]

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