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

[BoltzNBrew]

I was considering doing MNSSHP this year but since they don't want to let us plan for it until well after our ADR window opens I will just cross it off the list. Disney is not doing a very good job of accommodating guests that are spending thousands of dollars to be there and willing to spend more. Very poor business.

 

[smitch425]

I don't suppose anyone wants to look at the positive side of this, but keep in mind that for several years, dates and tickets were officially release on or around May 1. Last year was the only year in any sort of recent history that we got the dates before the bulk of 180 days out. Not that that helps, but it is actually normal for this to happen. Other than the start date and Halloween weekend, most of the other dates are pretty predictable. If anyone needs help with specific date ranges, just ask.

 

[MapleGirl]

I don't really mind that the party dates haven't been released yet. I don't plan on making any ADR's.

 

[BJ7644]

I don't suppose anyone wants to look at the positive side of this, but keep in mind that for several years, dates and tickets were officially release on or around May 1. Last year was the only year in any sort of recent history that we got the dates before the bulk of 180 days out. Not that that helps, but it is actually normal for this to happen. Other than the start date and Halloween weekend, most of the other dates are pretty predictable. If anyone needs help with specific date ranges, just ask.

Out of curiosity, has it always been 180 days out to make ADRs? I got the impression from other posts that it hasn't always been that far in advance but this will be our first trip so I'm only familiar with how things are since we started planning.

We'll be going late October and a few days into November so I can't fully plan until the Nov. calendar is out anyway. I do feel for those that have already had their ADR date tho.

I think I'm more anxious to see the prices. With all the other increases I'm sure it'll be higher than last years. If it is drastically higher it may change our plans.

 

[smitch425]

Out of curiosity, has it always been 180 days out to make ADRs? I got the impression from other posts that it hasn't always been that far in advance but this will be our first trip so I'm only familiar with how things are since we started planning.

We'll be going late October and a few days into November so I can't fully plan until the Nov. calendar is out anyway. I do feel for those that have already had their ADR date tho.

I think I'm more anxious to see the prices. With all the other increases I'm sure it'll be higher than last years. If it is drastically higher it may change our plans.

There was a very brief period where they tried to do 90 days, but it was a bigtime flop. Lol

 

[DiannaVM]

We decided to move our dates around a bit, so in all honestly its still not too bad. However, when it comes to the adr's is, we are planning to go to BOG one of the nights we are there and, if its a non-party day, we would like to have a late (as late as we can) adr. Not knowing when the park is closing will be a problem. Although I have half a mind to just go to MK again on a party day, eventhough we have to leave early, simply because last time we went on a non-party day it was total CHAOS and hardly worth it imo.

 

[kittyab]

I went by Josh's calendar for my planning. Hopefully it is what Disney will eventually publish. I am shocked they haven't post them yet.

 

[SarahSnow]

Say I have an ADR for BOG for 8:00pm and when the calendar for MNSSHP is released it turns out that's a party night and I'm not going to attend that night. Will I have to cancel my ADR because Disney couldn't release their dates in time for us to plan accordingly? It doesn't seem very fair to me for people to lose their coveted ADR's.

 

[smitch425]

Say I have an ADR for BOG for 8:00pm and when the calendar for MNSSHP is released it turns out that's a party night and I'm not going to attend that night. Will I have to cancel my ADR because Disney couldn't release their dates in time for us to plan accordingly? It doesn't seem very fair to me for people to lose their coveted ADR's.

Yes, in theory, but that won't happen since they are not booking beyond 6:00 (maybe slightly earlier) until dates are released.

 

[SarahSnow]

Yes, in theory, but that won't happen since they are not booking beyond 6:00 (maybe slightly earlier) until dates are released.

Thank you, I didn't know that.

 

[smitch425]

Thank you, I didn't know that.

You're welcome

 

[MinnieMSue]

Can you pre-purchase party tickets with the season pass discount ahead of time or so you have to wait until day of?

 

[FeralCatRogue]

you can purchase tickets with your ap discount from the site. But not all dates have ap discounts.

 

[Taylor Nicole]

Does anyone know if the party has been held on October 25 in the past?

 

[mesaboy2]

Does anyone know if the party has been held on October 25 in the past?

I'm sure it has. That date falls on a Tuesday this year, so I think odds are extremely high it will be offered on that date in the fall...practically a slam-dunk.

 

[KT0191]

Well, they at least posted more info about NOJ. Hopefully, MNSSHP will be next.

 

[Taylor Nicole]

I'm sure it has. That date falls on a Tuesday this year, so I think odds are extremely high it will be offered on that date in the fall...practically a slam-dunk.

Phew, that's a relief. I just had to make sure.

 

[DisneyGateway]

Our trip isn't until the end of Sept-Early October and our 180 mark is coming up fast. I am not too concerned (just a bit vexed) about the dates/prices not being announced yet since we like to eat dinner a little earlier than most groups and our ADR's should not run into the MNSSHP. We also have 7 day PH so if we need to switch parks so be it! We can see other nighttime events another evening!

 

[DisneyMomJess]

Can anyone describe how crowded the Halloween parties are? We're planning on going Tuesday Sept 20th (hopefully, since it's a 7pm closing day) but this is our first time at the party and don't know what to expect. Is it half as crowded as a typical park day? Still just as crowded? What about ride wait times? Also, is it easier to find a spot for the fireworks?

 

[mesaboy2]

Can anyone describe how crowded the Halloween parties are? We're planning on going Tuesday Sept 20th (hopefully, since it's a 7pm closing day) but this is our first time at the party and don't know what to expect. Is it half as crowded as a typical park day? Still just as crowded? What about ride wait times? Also, is it easier to find a spot for the fireworks?

Parts of the park are very busy, particularly Main Street and the Hub. The rest is as uncrowded as you'll ever see it anymore, and ride wait times are typically low.