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

[monique5]

Ok so we just splurged for our first memory maker! We have never done this before but I've heard that there are several special MM opportunities at MNSSHP...? What are these and where do we find them? Has anybody had a good or bad experience? Are there photographers scattered around the parks during the party like a normal day, or just at the special ghost locations? With all the times we have been to WDW, this is our first time buying the MM, and I feel like a newbie! LOL

We always purchase MM for our trips and LOVE IT! We had purchased it during our December 2014 trip & attended MVMCP, and we had some very cool photos and enhancements. Also, check the 1st post under Can I purchase Memory Maker for MNSSHP ONLY? It has the 2015 MNSSHP photo info. The 1st post will be updated as the 2016 information is released.

 

[monique5]

We got tickets for Sept. 18 and Sept. 23! Doing the dessert package on the 23rd so that we can focus on characters and trick-or-treating on the 18th. Can't wait!

Great mind! We plan to do the same for our 2 party nights.

 

[monique5]

Need some input: Deciding on date of party - either Sunday Sept 18th, the day of our arrival/check-in OR Tuesday the 20th when we plan on Typhoon Lagoon during the day. Both same price.

Worried about having a firm plan on our arrival date and being tired from driving (though we plan to leave on Friday night from PA) versus Tuesday evening after a day in the waterparks and an early before park opening ADR at Epcot the next day...

I am leaning towards Sunday night....what do you all think?

It depends on what wears you out more, travel or water. Personally, I would do it on Sunday for a couple reasons. One, you do not want to be falling asleep at your ADR. When I am tired, I do not eat, which is bad since food is what keeps many people going strong at Disney. Two, I am usually down for the count after a beach day that lasts five hours, but when I do Disney I am there from park open to close (My current record is sixteen and a half hours in a park nonstop). One could easily spend more than five hours at Typhoon Lagoon. Three, sunburn! Many costumes have a tendency to be made of less than stellar material that can really aggravate sunburns. Plus, I think Sunday should be a little less crowded than Tuesday, but crowds at Disney do not bother me, so I am not the best person to ask that question too.

I agree with going on Sunday due to your schedule. Especially with an early ADR the next morning, if went on Tuesday. We stay until midnight to fully enjoy the party & sleep in the next day. With that being said, we are tired on arrival day and do not stay out late to have an early start the next day. My family plans around the special ticket events (passing on something else during that trip), but I know that everyone does not/cannot do that. Have a great vacation!

 

[daisyduck73]

Last year we watched from what used to be the FP+ viewing area in front of Casey's. The one in front of the Plaza was also open. We got there about 15-20 minutes early (before Celebrate the Magic) and sat down in the [fake] grass to watch it. It was not crowded at all...The entire area around the front of the castle and up mainstreet was pretty crowded as most people stayed put after the 1st parade until after the fireworks.

Thank you! I was thinking maybe near Casey's or possibly somewhere in tomorrowland. Honestly, I just do not think I can handle the the main street crowds so your response is very much appreciated!!

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

What's a good place to do the parade if we don't do the dessert party

 

[Disneymom1126]

Thank you! I was thinking maybe near Casey's or possibly somewhere in tomorrowland. Honestly, I just do not think I can handle the the main street crowds so your response is very much appreciated!!

I'm glad it's helpful! I hear watching from behind the castle is also great, but I love Celebrate the Magic and wouldn't want to miss that. Now...I'm just hopeful that more people don't catch on to the ability to sit in those sections so they stay uncrowded!

 

[Melissakay1q]

I'm officially in for Sept 8! Going solo and going to eat all the trick or treat candy!

 

[monique5]

I'm officially in for Sept 8! Going solo and going to eat all the trick or treat candy!

Yeah! Report back here please.

 

[brockash]

I'm glad it's helpful! I hear watching from behind the castle is also great, but I love Celebrate the Magic and wouldn't want to miss that. Now...I'm just hopeful that more people don't catch on to the ability to sit in those sections so they stay uncrowded!

So do we not think these spots will hold the "standby" dessert party ppl. like it does/will on regular wishes nights? That'd be great if it was open, but I just assumed since they're using it for their new stand by dessert party for wishes, they'd do the same for the MNSSHP???

 

[DisneyDiva33415]

What's a good place to do the parade if we don't do the dessert party

I am wondering the same. We really want to see the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular (one of the main reasons we are going), Celebrate the Magic, Hallowishes, and the parade. We are hoping to find one spot and stay put. Waiting in one place will not bother us, as we have staked our claim on a place for four hours on New Years Eve before. We have many other trips to MK to enjoy the rides and are looking to do the main party things. If you or anyone else knows of a good place to see all four, that would be fantastic.

 

[publix subs]

last year we watched the parade in frontierland and loved it. although I watch every parade in frontierland lol

 

[lostmypooh]

I'm so excited! I'm going solo to the September 2nd party. I'll be the one with the giant bag for trick or treating! Costume is ready to go, my mom thinks I'm nuts, so all is well LOL

 

[Melissakay1q]

I'm so excited! I'm going solo to the September 2nd party. I'll be the one with the giant bag for trick or treating! Costume is ready to go, my mom thinks I'm nuts, so all is well LOL

What's your costume?? I cannot think of anything good so far, considering how hot it's going to be!

 

[RachaelA]

What's a good place to do the parade if we don't do the dessert party

I am wondering the same. We really want to see the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular (one of the main reasons we are going), Celebrate the Magic, Hallowishes, and the parade. We are hoping to find one spot and stay put. Waiting in one place will not bother us, as we have staked our claim on a place for four hours on New Years Eve before. We have many other trips to MK to enjoy the rides and are looking to do the main party things. If you or anyone else knows of a good place to see all four, that would be fantastic.

Last year for the Christmas party (a non-sold out night). People were lined up at like 6pm for the parade and stuff on Main Street. You could probably get a spot near the circle in front of the castle to see everything (or see everything else and then for Hallowishes just move back a bit and stand in the street where there is always room).

 

[lostmypooh]

What's your costume?? I cannot think of anything good so far, considering how hot it's going to be!

I'm going as a form of Minnie Mouse. She's my Disney Gal!

 

[FeralCatRogue]

are there any chracters or series you really like? it's quite possible to work backwords from that.

 

[monique5]

REMINDER

Once you purchase tickets, on over to Official Guest List (2016) - http://disboards.com/threads/official-2016-mnsshp-guest-list-thread.3495058/ to be added to the list.

 

[smitch425]

REMINDER

Once you purchase tickets, on over to Official Guest List (2016) - http://disboards.com/threads/official-2016-mnsshp-guest-list-thread.3495058/ to be added to the list.

Oh man...I was going to update the list tomorrow before it got out of hand. I may be too late. Lol!

 

[monique5]

Oh man...I was going to update the list tomorrow before it got out of hand. I may be too late. Lol!

Nooooo. Just seen a few I'm going on this night, what to wear, etc. I LOVE IT. We can get ideas for costumes here, but want it on the Official Guest List too.

 

[Disneymom1126]

So do we not think these spots will hold the "standby" dessert party ppl. like it does/will on regular wishes nights? That'd be great if it was open, but I just assumed since they're using it for their new stand by dessert party for wishes, they'd do the same for the MNSSHP???

As of right now there isn't any stand by dessert party for MNSSHP and the current party happens at the tomorrowland terrace...even with the current day of party I don't think it takes up the entirety of both areas....so my hope is that it will still be open! Most likely people will post about it here once the parties start!