MNSSHP schedule

[DJmommy]

Sorry for asking - I am sure the info is in one of the posts already but with them being so many pages long I don't have the time to read through them to find out the info.

Are the parades and fireworks usually at the same times every year?

Are there shows like in the MVMCP, and how many and what time is the first one, if anyone has any idea?

IF the kids are not in costume, can they still trick or treat? My son is at the age where he doesn't like getting dressed up but would hate to see his little sis make out big time with candy?

Can you usually get into the MK earlier than 7 pm the night of the party?

Do they offer free stroller rentals?

If you buy your tickets at your resort, can you still get the advanced price discount? Was hoping to get down there, check the weather and make a decision on which night to attend.

TIA to anyone who can answer these questions.

 

[Stepharia]

We've been three times to MNSSHP ('01, '03, '05). They do have a special parade that is done two times. I don't remember the times off hand but I think they were the same time every time we went.

They do have dance parties in certain areas with the characters. We've saw the dance parties in the area in front of Ariel's Grotto and over by Space Mountain.

Most kids were dressed up, mostly in Disney costumes. DD has been Bear in the Big Blue House, Minnie Mouse and Tink. The older one's that didn't, we saw a lot of them in halloween shirts although we did see quite a few older kids dressed up as well as adults.

They do have free stroller rental. But be careful, we were on Winnie the Pooh and someone took our stroller. It had dd7's trick or treat bag, although it didn't have anything in it yet. We had a great CM in Toontown that asked DD if she had a trick or treat bag and when we told them that someone took it along with our strolller they went and got her a new bag and filled it halfway up with candy. She was too happy.

You can get in early. If you already have tickets for the parks and you go in before they shut down they will let you stay. They usually close off all but one area. Last year it was Liberty Square. The time before that when we were there it was Tomorrowland. As everyone is leaving that don't have tickets for it they will sort of usher the one's coming in to a certain area. We actually had ADR's at LTT for during the time the rest of the park is closed.

I think they only way to get the discount is to order in advance. The only thing about waiting until you get down there is that some dates sell out.

Also, if you go, don't forget to get your free photo. We actually waited until later in the night to get ours and there was no line. They take a photo of your group and send it to you through the mail a few weeks after your there.

If you've never done it, I would definitely go. We absolutely love it. Although next year we are actually planning to go the beginning of Dec. and I want to do MVMCP.

Hope some of that helps. Have a great time if you decide to go.

 

[Baloo]

Here ya go! Here's my MNSSHP Party Central post that was the sticky last year!

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 to 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.​

 

[Baloo]

Are the parades and fireworks usually at the same times every year?


Are there shows like in the MVMCP, and how many and what time is the first one, if anyone has any idea?

See the above post for these answers.

IF the kids are not in costume, can they still trick or treat? My son is at the age where he doesn't like getting dressed up but would hate to see his little sis make out big time with candy?

Yes...they give out Trick or Treat sacks to everyone,even adults! We came home with 15 POUNDS of candy between 3 of us!



Can you usually get into the MK earlier than 7 pm the night of the party?

Yes you have been in past years ,we won't really know until that first MNSSHP this year on how Disney is handling it, but I d say most likely you can get in about 4pm with a MNSSHP only ticket.

Do they offer free stroller rentals?

I don't know this one.When Erich was small I always took my own stroller.


If you buy your tickets at your resort, can you still get the advanced price discount? Was hoping to get down there, check the weather and make a decision on which night to attend.

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.


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[Melwood23]

So how does the ticket purchase work for Halloween since it is not Advanced reservations. Does this mean there is like a huge mass of pushy people at the gates trying to get tickets ?? Do you have to get there like 6hrs early to stand in line? Only reason I want to go on Halloween is so I can do the Haunted Manison at night, not sure what time sunset is at that time. Else I would do the MNSSHP earlier in my trip.

What have some of you seasoned MNSSHP vets done in the past.

 

[beattyfamily]

So how does the ticket purchase work for Halloween since it is not Advanced reservations. Does this mean there is like a huge mass of pushy people at the gates trying to get tickets ?? Do you have to get there like 6hrs early to stand in line? Only reason I want to go on Halloween is so I can do the Haunted Manison at night, not sure what time sunset is at that time. Else I would do the MNSSHP earlier in my trip.

What have some of you seasoned MNSSHP vets done in the past.

You can buy Halloween night now, you just can't get the Advance Purchase price, meaning there's no discount on Halloween night.

 

[Melwood23]

Ah..thanks Beatty. Makes sense now.

 

[piglet1234]

thanks for the info

 

[DJmommy]

Thank you so much for the info.

Are Friday nights usually much more crowded than weeknights? Trying to decide whether to go on the 5th or 6th. For those who have attended on Friday, how busy was it?

 

[fesslerl]

Ooops My daughter just moved to Florida and is buying tickets for MNSSHP
I told her I thought you had to also buy park tickets but after reading this, it looks like you dont have to do that. Is that correct? Can her and her son go to MNSSHP without having to purchase park tickets?

 

[beattyfamily]

Ooops My daughter just moved to Florida and is buying tickets for MNSSHP
I told her I thought you had to also buy park tickets but after reading this, it looks like you dont have to do that. Is that correct? Can her and her son go to MNSSHP without having to purchase park tickets?

That's right. It's held after the park closes so only the party ticket is needed.

 

[mickeysaver]

I see that the Riverboat is coming off of rehab in early September now. Can we hope that it will be used as it was in years past? I am looking forward to the story telling, if it is! Maggie