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

[Mouseketeers4]

If you are watching from Frontierland don't follow behind the parade, the CM make you go left or right at the Liberty Square bridge. I would watch from Frontierland on the side closer to Adventureland, when the parade finishes head to Adventureland and go towards the HUB and wait for you to be able to grab a spot for the show.
It was a mess at the brigde when everyone got stopped there

Thank you! So we should go grab spots right away? I'm wondering if we would have time to trick or treat in between. Also, did you stay and hang out in that spot for the fireworks?

 

[Shroog]

So, where is this grassy area that people are sitting in for Celebrate the Magic and fireworks. I have heard about this, but am unsure exactly where it is. I thought the grassy areas were reserved for something. Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you! So we should go grab spots right away? I'm wondering if we would have time to trick or treat in between. Also, did you stay and hang out in that spot for the fireworks?

Yes, we went right away, got held up for about 10 min because of the bridge blockage, but walked around it and got the spot. After the show we headed to the grassy area for CtM and Hallowishes

So, where is this grassy area that people are sitting in for Celebrate the Magic and fireworks. I have heard about this, but am unsure exactly where it is. I thought the grassy areas were reserved for something. Thanks!

They are not reserved for the parties, there are 2 areas, one in front of The Plaza Restaurant and the other in front of Casey's. I like the one in front of The Plaza better
This is a pic from the one in front of Casey's

 

[Shroog]

Yes, we went right away, got held up for about 10 min because of the bridge blockage, but walked around it and got the spot. After the show we headed to the grassy area for CtM and Hallowishes

They are not reserved for the parties, there are 2 areas, one in front of The Plaza Restaurant and the other in front of Casey's. I like the one in front of The Plaza better
This is a pic from the one in front of Casey's

Thank you yulilin3!! And, thanks for the visual! I didn't know these weren't reserved areas for the parties! Will definitely be trying to get a spot in one of these areas!

 

[Disneymom1126]

Thank you yulilin3!! And, thanks for the visual! I didn't know these weren't reserved areas for the parties! Will definitely be trying to get a spot in one of these areas!

I think most people assume that as well! Last year we went there 15 minutes early and had a great view!!

 

[disneynp]

Is anyone here going on October 10th or 11th?

I am going on one of those dates. I plan on getting tickets Friday.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I sat in that (fake) grassy area in front of Casey's at the party last Sunday. Sat right in front of one of those planters so could lean back on it. It was perfect... sat the whole time, great view, great sound, great spot for the perimeter fireworks. Could have walked up during the fireworks and still gotten a spot to sit. Two thumbs up from me!

 

[DisneyLove2015]

I sat in that (fake) grassy area in front of Casey's at the party last Sunday. Sat right in front of one of those planters so could lean back on it. It was perfect... sat the whole time, great view, great sound, great spot for the perimeter fireworks. Could have walked up during the fireworks and still gotten a spot to sit. Two thumbs up from me!

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Ugh that info makes it harder for me t decide whether or not to keep our dessert party!!!

 

[darrenf67]

I sat in that (fake) grassy area in front of Casey's at the party last Sunday. Sat right in front of one of those planters so could lean back on it. It was perfect... sat the whole time, great view, great sound, great spot for the perimeter fireworks. Could have walked up during the fireworks and still gotten a spot to sit. Two thumbs up from me!

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How long before did you get there?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Ugh that info makes it harder for me t decide whether or not to keep our dessert party!!!

I haven't followed the details of the dessert party this year but the fireworks viewing is from Tomorrowland Terrace, right? Different strokes for different folks but if it were me, I wouldn't want to to watch Hallowishes from there. I've done the normal Wishes dessert party and I'm not a total fan of the angle or being under that overhang (unless it's raining of course!). Plus the thought of all those desserts on top of all the candy makes me want to be sick! Lol.

But, I can see the parade viewing spot being a big draw.

Not sure when your party is but I'll note that last Sunday was the lightest crowd I've experienced in three years of going. Compare that to the last week of October last year when I would have paid good money for a dedicated spot to do anything around fireworks time!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

How long before did you get there?

Roughly 10 minutes before Celebrate the Magic. As I noted in the prior post this seemed to me like the lightest crowd I've seen in my three years of going (prior parties were early September 2014 and last week of October 2015). I suspect that spot would be far more chaotic on a busier party night.

 

[mdb78]

I sat in that (fake) grassy area in front of Casey's at the party last Sunday. Sat right in front of one of those planters so could lean back on it. It was perfect... sat the whole time, great view, great sound, great spot for the perimeter fireworks. Could have walked up during the fireworks and still gotten a spot to sit. Two thumbs up from me!

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Thanks for sharing! We were planning to skip the fireworks and just catch it from fantasyland since we don't like how crowded it gets watching from out front. I like this option of the grassy area!

We're going October 16, and I'm anticipating a bigger crowd compared to the just recent parties, but hopefully it won't be crazy busy.

 

[fantasycloud]

Is there a werthers station this year? And where?

I've been following and haven't seen the answer yet. THANKS

 

[Cluelyss]

Thanks for sharing! We were planning to skip the fireworks and just watch it from fantasyland since we don't like how crowded it gets watching from out front. I like this option of the grassy area!

We're going October 16, and I'm anticipating a bigger crowd compared to the just recent parties, but hopefully it won't be crazy busy.

We will be there that night too....maybe we'll see you in the plaza gardens! We have watched regular Wishes here a couple times since they stopped offering the FP viewing, and it never seems to be crowded. Fingers crossed it stays that way! We love the view from there!

 

[mdb78]

We will be there that night too....maybe we'll see you in the plaza gardens! We have watched regular Wishes here a couple times since they stopped offering the FP viewing, and it never seems to be crowded. Fingers crossed it stays that way! We love the view from there!

When did they stop the FP viewing? I haven't been to MK since May of last year. Are people just assuming the grass is off limits?

 

[Cluelyss]

When did they stop the FP viewing? I haven't been to MK since May of last year. Are people just assuming the grass is off limits?

I think they may be? Though they never had FP viewing during the parties?? Wishes FPs stopped earlier this year. We did it in Feb, by our May trip it was gone, so somewhere in between

 

[Disneylover99]

When did they stop the FP viewing? I haven't been to MK since May of last year. Are people just assuming the grass is off limits?

I think people do assume the grass is off limits. We were at the first party and we weren't even sure since the grass area by Casey's was only about half full during the first party during Wishes. It seemed too good to be true. We were able to stretch out and relax during the fireworks.

 

[CMNJ]

Thanks for sharing! We were planning to skip the fireworks and just catch it from fantasyland since we don't like how crowded it gets watching from out front. I like this option of the grassy area!

We're going October 16, and I'm anticipating a bigger crowd compared to the just recent parties, but hopefully it won't be crazy busy.

We will be there that night too....maybe we'll see you in the plaza gardens! We have watched regular Wishes here a couple times since they stopped offering the FP viewing, and it never seems to be crowded. Fingers crossed it stays that way! We love the view from there!

So will we-maybe the plaza Garden area will be busy that night

 

[Disneymom1126]

Thanks for sharing! We were planning to skip the fireworks and just catch it from fantasyland since we don't like how crowded it gets watching from out front. I like this option of the grassy area!

We're going October 16, and I'm anticipating a bigger crowd compared to the just recent parties, but hopefully it won't be crazy busy.

We were at a sold out party last year when we sat in the "grass" on the Casey's side of the street and there was still room throughout the whole thing - I do think people just don't think they can be in there or don't think to go there in the first place! Here is our view from last year

 

[DisneyLove2015]

I haven't followed the details of the dessert party this year but the fireworks viewing is from Tomorrowland Terrace, right? Different strokes for different folks but if it were me, I wouldn't want to to watch Hallowishes from there. I've done the normal Wishes dessert party and I'm not a total fan of the angle or being under that overhang (unless it's raining of course!). Plus the thought of all those desserts on top of all the candy makes me want to be sick! Lol.

But, I can see the parade viewing spot being a big draw.

Not sure when your party is but I'll note that last Sunday was the lightest crowd I've experienced in three years of going. Compare that to the last week of October last year when I would have paid good money for a dedicated spot to do anything around fireworks time!

Our party is Sept 29th. We will have an 8 year old and a 19 month old with us. The parade seating was the biggest draw for me... I love the idea of showing up at 8:20-8:30 and getting an awesome spot on Main Street for the parade. The dessert party itself wasn't a big factor (we don't plan on eating the ToT candy that night) other than having a dedicated spot to watch Wishes from (they have tables that aren't under the over hang to my knowledge...but some may be. Not 100%). We went to a MVMCP in 2013 and we had a HARD time finding a spot for the fireworks without being really early or smushed in. I had planned on sitting at our table with DD while my DH takes our son to trick or treat or ride rides in Tomorrowland.

I'm hoping for a few more reviews of the party before deciding whether to cancel or not.