Is the Halloween Party worth the $$$ ?

[mdinecola]

I am considering purchasing tickets for the Not so scary Halloween Party for our October stay, but wanted some other input first since I have never been at this time of year. Is it worth the money? I have a seven and four year old and I am pretty sure they would enjoy it. Do you have to purchase tickets for the adults also, or only the kids? Are the rides in operation during these hours? Do they trick or treat?

Please help me out here........

 

[joesupra]

I went last year with my wife and two daughters, ages 4 and 7 at the time. We had such a good time we are going back again this year on 10/23. There is a special parade and fireworks show that is awesome. We went to the MK as early as 4pm to avoid the crowds when the park closes at 7pm. We all wore costumes and there is trick or treating. If you go try to get everyone to wear costumes. Also remember the night you go the park is only open to those with tickets for that night so the lines aren't bad at all.

 

[Baloo]

I totally think it's worth it!! Here's my MNSSHP Party Central post that was the sticky last year! I think it covers everything you wanted to know!

(ps...I use to be a Moderator here on TPAS until it was all changed around last winter.I could only be a Mod on one board.The Creative DISign Board actually started from a post here on TPAS! )

The dates and ticket prices for MNSSHP are for 2006.

The INFORMATION is from last year,2005 but things basically stay the same each year. I update the information after the first party and finds out what's new for that year.

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October is a beautiful time of year at WDW! The temperatures are moderate and the skies are often a crystal,clear blue during the day.But come night fall a purplish hue with eerie green light radiates from the Magic Kingdom.Huge glowing Jack O' lanterns float above smiling down at you.If you listen you can hear the shrieks and moans of spooky creatures and giggles and laughter from Trick or Treaters!

You've found.....
MICKEY'S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY

2006 Dates:


Sept. 15...Friday
Sept.22...Friday
Sept.29...Friday
Oct. 2...Monday
Oct..5...Thursday
Oct. 6...Friday
Oct. 10...Tuesday
Oct.12....Thursday
Oct. 16...Monday
Oct.17...Tuesday
Oct.19...Thursday
Oct. 20...Friday
Oct. 23...Monday
Oct. 24...Tuesday
Oct. 26...Thursday
Oct. 27..Friday
Oct. 30...Monday
Oct. 31... HALLOWEEN.... Tuesday ALWAYS a SELL OUT!

TIME

7PM til Midnight

2006 TICKET PRICES (includeS tax)

ADVANCE PURCHASE (Not offered for 0ct.27,30 and 31)
Adults: $39.35 - ages 10 and up
Child: $31.90 - ages 3 - 9


GATE PURCHASE AND PRICE FOR Oct.27.Oct.30 and Oct.31 Halloween Night
Adults: $45.74 - ages 10 and up

Child: $38.29 - ages 3 - 9

Annual Passholder and DVC Member discounts
10 percent off for certain dates ONLY.
Dates are September 15, 22
October 2, 16, 17, 23 and 24

Adults: $35.10 - ages 10 and up

Child: $27.64- ages 3 - 9



Dinner at the Liberty Tree Tavern can be booked at the same time as ticket purchase.

Liberty Tree Tavern is located in Liberty Square.Join you favorite characters all dressed up for Halloween too for a family-style dining. Priority Seating (P.S.) can be made as early as 4 p.m. on the day of your party.

Advance purchase means any time before actually being at the Ticket and Transportation Center on the night of the party you've chosen to attend.You can purchase tickets at your resort.You ONLY need a MNSSHP ticket to attend this event.The tickets are non refundable and the party will go on...rain or moonlight.

BOO to you and what TO DO!
This October, join Mickey and his friends at the Magic Kingdom for 18 nights of "not so scary" fun and games. Stroll down Main Street as shadows of witches,ghosts and bats...hey that one looks like a mouse!...fly across the buildings while decorated pumpkins grin from the windows.

UPDATED FOR 2005

***NEW***
Trick or Treating sponsered by GOOFY'S CANDY COMPANY... for ghouls and boys throughout the park.CMs hand out treats and a goodie bag to carry home your yummies! Look for GOOFY'S FACE for these sweet spots. Some of the treats we enjoyed were Nestle Crunch,Milky Way,Nerds,Shockers,Toll House Candy Bars and tons and tons of Pixie Sticks!


Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade...8:00 and 10:00 pm...Look for unique floats,characters in their Halloween costumes,various Villains and beware of hitch hiking ghosts! Parade starts in Frontierland


Ride of the Headless Horseman...HH makes his famous ride about 10 minutes before each parade.


***NEW***
Happy HalloWishes
Grim Grinning Ghost Come out to Socialize
9:15 pm

The night sky lights with up a HalloWISHES fireworks spectacular ONLY seen at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Parties ...the black sky above Cinderella Castle bursts with oranges, purples,gold and greens as fireworks surround the entire MK.Be sure to get a good view of Cindy's Castle because you never know who might be flying overhead come Halloween time!

***NEW***
Halloween Dance Parties

Stitch's Cosmic Dance Party...Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland

Get Up and BOO-gie Dance Party...Ariel's Grotto in Fantasyland

***NEW***
Cinderellabration

7:25pm and 8:40pm

Part of the Happiest Celebration on Earth ...join your favorite Disney Princesses as the celebrate Cinderella's Royal Coronation in this LIVE character show on the Castle Forecourt Stage.

***NEW***
Villians Mix and Mingle
Throughout the evening in front of Cinderella's Castle.


Special Character Appearances...all sorts of our Disney friends show up for the Halloween bash. The biggest surprise for us in 2004 was the Walrus from Alice in Wonderland!



Complimentary family photo

You receive a free 4 x 6 photo with Mickey's Halloween background.One photo per ticket.So if there are four people in your family you each receive a photo in the mail.Our 3 came in the envelope together about a week after we attended the party.

***2005***** spots are not located on the map this year but are marked with signs in front of these locations:

Liberty Square...inside Hall of Presidents
Tomorrowland...inside Time Keeper.
Adventureland....around where the Dole whips are located.

RIDES


Here's a list of what has been open during
***2005 MNSSHP***:
ADVENTURELAND
Pirates of the Caribbean

Jungle Cruise
Swiss Family Tree House

The Enchanted Tiki Room

FRONTIERLAND
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Country Bear Jamboree
Shootin' Arcade
Splash Mountain

LIBERTY SQUARE
Haunted Mansion
Riverboat

FANTASYLAND
Carousel
Dumbo
Mad Tea Party
Peter Pan
Snow White
Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mickey's Philharmagic
Small World...was closed in 2004 for rehab.

TOONTOWN FAIR
Goofy's Barnstormer

TOMORROWLAND
Astro Oribitor
Tomorrowland Speedway
Space Mountain
Buzz Lightyear
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Stitch's Great Escape (hopefully,not sure as it wasn't ready for 2004.)

FAST PASS
Fast Pass is not available during MNSSHP but there's really no need for it. A wait shouldn't be more than 20 minutes and that will be for rides in Fantasyland at the beginning of the evening.In the past it always tended to clear out after the first parade and the fireworks.

FOOD and BEVERAGE

A list of what was open during
***MNSSHP 2005***
MAIN STREET
Casey's Corner
Plaza Ice Cream
Main Street Bakery

FRONTIERLAND
Peco's Bill's Cafe
Westward Ho
Frontierland Turkey Legs

LIBERTY SQUARE
Liberty Tree Tavern

FANTASYLAND
Scuttle's Landing


TOMORROWLAND
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
Lunching Pad
Cool Ships
Auntie Gravities Galactic Goodies

SHOPPING

Not listed on 2005 map this is a list of what has been open at previous MNSSHP:

MAIN STREET
Emporuim
Chapeau
Main St Confectionery

ADVENTURELAND
Agrabah Bazaar
Pirates Bazaar

FRONTIERLAND
Big Al's
Briar Patch
Splashdown Photo

LIBERTY SQUARE
Haunted Mansion Cart
Ye Old Christmas Shop

FANTASYLAND
Pooh's Thotful Spot
Sir Mickey
Tinker Bell's Treasures
Seven Drawfs Mine
Fantasy Faire

TOONTOWN FAIR
Toontown Farmers Market

TOMORROWLAND
Mickey's Star Traders
Space Mt Shop
Merchant of Venus
Buzz's Star Command



Please note that all times, prices and events included are subject to change.

TIPS

The first MNSSHP I attended was in 1995 when DS Erich was 2 years old.There were only 3 PARTIES at that time! We've been almost every year since then only missing the Halloween festivities once or twice. We missed last year due to my mothers illness. On my various times I've traveled with a toddler,a Senior citizen in an ECV,a large group,just me and my son, Erich,to now with my DH,Joe,and my DSS,Jonathan.So I've learned a few things along the way that I'd like to share with my fellow DISers.​

****Baloo's Top Ten Tips****​

1.Except for HALLOWEEN NIGHT do not worry about crowds at MNSSHP. There are a limited amount of tickets sold for this event. Disney is very closed mouth about the actual attendance but the rides are very doable. Fantasyland gets a little crowded earlier in the evening but thins out as the night goes on and little ones wear out! I've never waited more than 15 mins in a ride line at on a party night.The Mts are practically WALK ONS! We've ridden Splash Mt. 3 times in a row without leaving our log!


2.The second parade is less crowded.


3.The best trick or treating is in Toontown! There was an area called Alice and the Mad Hatter's Treat Party. Our bags were LOADED after strolling down this path! We weighed our bags and between Erich,Joe and I we had 15 POUNDS of treats!!!

4.Catch some of the bands that perform throughout the MK lands during the night.And don't be shy to get up and shake,shake,shake your bones like a skinny old skeleton or howl like a werewolf!!


5.Try and see "the special guest" that takes over Tinkers Bell's flight before the fireworks begins.The BEST viewing area is on the bridge to Tomorrowland.


6. I'm not sure he's still there but in Liberty Square in front of the Liberty Bell about 10 min.s before the parade begins "Mr. Knickerbocker" tells the story of the Headless Horseman.When he finishes his tale, the Headless Horseman begins his gallop through the MK. When the Horseman has ridden the entire parade route, the parade begins!


7. Don't feel silly if you're a grown up and want to dress up! Wearing a costume, is part of the Halloween fun!


8. Make sure your costumes are COMFORTABLE and EASY to get around in. You'll be getting on and off rides and do not want anything that is cumbersome.


9.Take time to really LOOK at all the wonderful Halloween decorations throughout the MK especially while strolling down Main Street.You never know where you might see a giant spider crawling atop of a building.Corn stalks and jack o' lanterns and over sized treat bags set the autumn mood.


10.My biggest tip is the day of the party have a light schedule, take a nap or have some "down time" the afternoon of the party! I can't stress this enough ,especially if you have little ones or Seniors traveling with you! Erich (Jon wasn't able to go) was 11 lthe last year we attended and we still did this.Even if he didn't actually sleep he watched t.v. and rested...Joe and I slept! LOL! You want to be able to stay as late as possible because the later it gets the more the crowd thins out.It seems a lot of people start exiting after the fireworks which is shortly after the first parade.


Have a SPOOKTACULAR good time at MNSSHP 2005!!!

Now how LONG is it until Oct.?!?!?!?

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[tripplanner]

It's definitely worth it. Our family attended last year. The kids do get to trick or treat. Lots of rides were open. (I'm thinking that not all rides were open, but a lot were.) The admission includes a free family photo. The parade was a "special" parade with a headless horseman. We really loved how they transformed the park for Halloween.

 

[CathrynRose]

YES!

I have been to 3 in past years - but havent been for about 5-ish! IM SO EXCITED TO GO AGAIN! I cant wait!

Yes - worth it.

 

[kimisabella]

Definatley go - last october I was unsure if we should go or not, and I waited until a couple of hours before to buy the tickets at the hotel and I'm so glad we decided to go. We had so much fun! DD's loved Stitch's dance party! I wish we could go back again this year!!

 

[manchurianbrownbear]

Even if you don’t enjoy the great “not so spooky” atmosphere; music, decoration, fireworks, etc… I believe it’s worth it because you’ll get more “rides per $” because the crowds will be light from 4pm until the party is over. This was true for us anyway. And the two times we’ve attended the party it has been sold out.

 

[pixiewytch]

DH and I have been twice and loved it! I think you definitely get your money's worth...free trick or treat candy, free family photo, parade, fireworks, and park admission during a hard ticket only event which is limited to a certain number of people. You can't go wrong.

I would make one suggestion though. If you can try going on a night in the middle of the week instead of a weekend and nothing terribly close to Halloween. One year we went on a Friday night when tix were sold out and another year on a Thursday night earlier in the month. There was quite a difference in crowds.

Either way you still won't find long waits for any attraction. During those five hours you may be able to see more things than you would on an entire busy day during peak season.

 

[pmcue]

We have been the last two years with our kids, now 11 and 13, and can not beleive what a great time they have had. I am suprising them this year, but they really look forward to this event. One of the best values if you are going to WDW for a day.