"Official" 2016 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Trick or Treat Fun

[monique5]

NEWS

Disney has just made a great deal of park hours adjustments from September 2016 - January 2017. Check the calendar for any changes for your upcoming trip.

Reported this morning by KtP.

SWGS & Dessert Party now extended through October 1st.

 

[mickey1968]

Attending my first party on September 2nd~ can someone tell me if those items in the reveal will be the only Halloween items available in the stores?

Does Disney usually release some other Halloween items on the app or online?

Not too excited about the shirts

Yes, there is always regular Halloween merchandise and the limited MNSSP-specific merchandise.

 

[mickey1968]

If you buy a party ticket for a certain night and find you need to switch to a different night during your stay, can you?

You can call and usually get it reassigned to a different night. I have done it several times over the past few years. One year I even changed from halloween party to christmas party with no problems. I have never asked for one to be refunded though.

 

[mickey1968]

We'll be going to MK at rope drop on the day of the party (Oct 23). We'll be there until about noon or 1:00 and then go back to resort to relax and come back about 4:00. I know it's not the best use of a park ticket, but we may possibly have an extra one (had to get one in case my daughter dances at Epcot instead of Disney Springs- extremely doubtful, but 1% chance it could happen). Anyway, I am trying to decide if we should go on Haunted Mansion early in the day or wait until the party. I'm guessing the line for it is pretty long during the party? Which time frame would you suggest? TIA!

You MUST do Haunted Mansion during the party after dark. They kick it up a notch or two with extra lighting effects, the hosts all have on face paint like zombies/ghosts and their are two ghost ladies that take turns siting out front of the mansion and kind of kibbitz with the crowd while you wait. The lines go up and down through the party but usually average about 20 min without FP except right after the parade then they are longer.

 

[pangyal]

Do most people go for matching costumes or is it a free for all...or both? Still torn between two costumes and laughing at myself because I haven't stressed about a Halloween costume in about twenty years.

 

[kandb]

Got my answer, thanks

 

[GaryDis]

Do most people go for matching costumes or is it a free for all...or both? Still torn between two costumes and laughing at myself because I haven't stressed about a Halloween costume in about twenty years.

I don't think what "most people do" is important. Do what makes everyone in your group happy, whether the same or different, without pressuring anyone.

 

[rosehart23]

Can I ask a HUGE favor of someone who is going to one of the first parties? I am taking my 2 nieces and their daughters on October 18th. I know they all LOVE hocus pocus. If I send you the money, can someone get me 2 of the hocus pocus pins? I'm pretty sure they will be gone by the time we go.

 

[sweetyk83]

I've been going over our plans for the party and kind of worried we won't have time to do all we want to do. I've heard it's recommended to do the second parade and to trick or treat later in the night. So that makes the later hours of the party hard to plan.
We have a CRT ressie at 5:35 so I am already resigned to the fact that we won't be able to meet with any of the more popular characters unless we wait in a long line. So in that case we will likely skip it.
The fireworks and parade are really important for us. Trick or treating is not REALLY important but I know my kids will enjoy it a lot.
The dance party is probably similar to the regular incredibles dance party right? Just with different characters? So we could prob skip it.
The stage show would be nice to see but we wouldn't be super upset to miss it. Is there anything else I am missing?
Sorry for the novel.
What do you all think? How should we fit everything in? What would be your recommended touring plan?
We're attending on Sept 13 btw.

 

[tnd]

Does anyone know if the monorails run after MNSSHP? We will likely either drive to the TTC or book dinner at one of the MK resort hotels and valet park there, but the monorail will impact the decision as to which restaurant we'd book.

 

[monique5]

Does anyone know if the monorails run after MNSSHP? We will likely either drive to the TTC or book dinner at one of the MK resort hotels and valet park there, but the monorail will impact the decision as to which restaurant we'd book.

Yes, they do. See Post #1 - Transportation.

 

[cshell624]

Does anyone know if the monorails run after MNSSHP? We will likely either drive to the TTC or book dinner at one of the MK resort hotels and valet park there, but the monorail will impact the decision as to which restaurant we'd book.

Yes. We always park at the TTC and then head over to the Poly for a late lunch/ early dinner before heading to the party.

 

[Linda67]

Just made our FPs for the party on the 16th October
Does it matter that our final FP is from 5:35 - 6:35PM?
I thought I read somewhere that 6:30PM was the cut off time

 

[jhoannam]

Just made our FPs for the party on the 16th October
Does it matter that our final FP is from 5:35 - 6:35PM?
I thought I read somewhere that 6:30PM was the cut off time

They have FPs up until 7pm. I saw availability for 6:30-7:00.

 

[Linda67]

Thanks @jhoannam
I spotted that as well. I just thought that I had read that you needed to book; 3:30-4:30; 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30 and that anything after that would be cancelled.
I can't find the thread now though!

 

[smitch425]

Thanks @jhoannam
I spotted that as well. I just thought that I had read that you needed to book; 3:30-4:30; 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30 and that anything after that would be cancelled.
I can't find the thread now though!

I believe that is what happened last year. Interesting that they are going to 7 again this year.

 

[abnihon]

Thanks @jhoannam
I spotted that as well. I just thought that I had read that you needed to book; 3:30-4:30; 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30 and that anything after that would be cancelled.
I can't find the thread now though!

I remember reading that too!
Would be better if they went till 7 so hopefully this is true.

 

[Linda67]

They have FPs up until 7pm. I saw availability for 6:30-7:00.

I believe that is what happened last year. Interesting that they are going to 7 again this year.

I remember reading that too!
Would be better if they went till 7 so hopefully this is true.

FPs are certainly showing as available until 7pm end time. So does everyone think I'm OK with a 6:35pm end time? I just can't get one with a 6:30pm end time

 

[Disneymom1126]

Just booked our fastpasses...yeah! Yes - they have them available with 6-7 being the last time slot. I was able to get a Haunted Mansion FP+ for 6-7 on our party night!

 

[poohfriend77]

FPs are certainly showing as available until 7pm end time. So does everyone think I'm OK with a 6:35pm end time? I just can't get one with a 6:30pm end time

I thought I read somewhere (and now can't find it, of course) that someone had booked a FP on a party night for 6-6:30 p.m. The window was shorter because all FPs had to end by 6:30, but she was still able to book it. Then she got notice that the time was actually extended to the full hour, 6-7 p.m. Does anyone else remember that?

In any case, I'd think that you would be fine! If anything, maybe they would just shorten your window to end at 6:30, but all signs point toward FPs being available until 7 this year.