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

[EEyorelover22]

Can someone direct me to where the Magic Shots are during the party? These were really cool last year so we'd like to do this again.

 

[Grand Admiral]

We went to MNSSHP in 2007. It POURED down rain most of the time.

I think we might have been at the same party. We went to Guest Relations and they gave us a one day park pass, but it was only good for one year, so we never got to use it.

 

[monique5]

Can someone direct me to where the Magic Shots are during the party? These were really cool last year so we'd like to do this again.

Previous Magic Shots included the Apple (Castle Hub), the Mansion Ghost (Haunted Mansion) & Hitchhiking Ghosts (Between Peter Pan's Flight & Columbia Harbor House).

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[Starclassic]

We'll be there Sept. 23!!! So excited!!!!!

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

Previous Magic Shots included the Apple (Castle Hub), the Mansion Ghost (Haunted Mansion) & Hitchhiking Ghosts (Between Peter Pan's Flight & Columbia Harbor House).

1st Post Now Updated With Previous Information

Last year when we went, the hitchhiking ghosts magic shot was not located there, it was over by the Frontierland Railroad Station.

 

[Velkoor]

Can someone direct me to where the Magic Shots are during the party? These were really cool last year so we'd like to do this again.

Previous Magic Shots included the Apple (Castle Hub), the Mansion Ghost (Haunted Mansion) & Hitchhiking Ghosts (Between Peter Pan's Flight & Columbia Harbor House).

1st Post Now Updated With Previous Information

Last year when we went, the hitchhiking ghosts magic shot was not located there, it was over by the Frontierland Railroad Station.

As this is our first time, I don't know, but won't they have a list of them when you arrive? Or is it a, as you see it, kind of thing? We're not going until the October 10th, so i'll be watching this thread for updates of exact locations. Unless the cameras move around.

 

[monique5]

As this is our first time, I don't know, but won't they have a list of them when you arrive? Or is it a, as you see it, kind of thing? We're not going until the October 10th, so i'll be watching this thread for updates of exact locations. Unless the cameras move around.

Yes, 1st Post will be updated once 2016 info is released. List of Magic Shots when you arrive ---I do not think so. I typically come here to the Dis (This Thread for this year) and other websites that post after 1st party.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

As this is our first time, I don't know, but won't they have a list of them when you arrive? Or is it a, as you see it, kind of thing? We're not going until the October 10th, so i'll be watching this thread for updates of exact locations. Unless the cameras move around.

Yeah, there won't be a list and do not count on any CMs being able to tell you where the special magic shots are located at. They were clueless last year when we were looking for the hitchhiking ghosts one. We asked everyone in that area where it had normally been, even asked in the shops and over by the HM and nobody knew. You're better off to find out on here from reports from the 1st party.

 

[Sharongal74]

I am torn with what to do with my BOG on a party night at 6:20. I'm not going to the party that night. I called dining and she said it's not a problem we will just have to leave after eating. But it seems from reading here people are getting different responses. I will be in Epcot that day and hate to hop over and them tell me no. I have a BOG for lunch and I keep trying for a different dinner day. To cancel the one I have or not?

 

[RCMommy]

It has been YEARS since we went to our first and only MNSSHP. We have done a few MVMCP since then and loved each visit! We are coming to Orlando in October for a cruise and it dawned on me that we had one extra day prior to sailing so of course you know where I want to go!!!?? MNSSHP!!! I do have a few questions I am hoping someone can answer/clarify for me please. (I have been in cruise planning mode, not WDW vacation mode so I am really out of the loop as far as the latest news/rules etc in the world of Mickey)

1. We do not need an MK admission ticket and a MNSSHP event ticket do we? (if we only want to get in at 4pm and stay for the party)
2. It seems they are still letting event ticket holders in at 4pm. I know we could eat counter service before the event time of 7pm begins, but would we be able to make an ADR to eat somewhere before 7pm with only a MNSSHP ticket?
3. The only ride we have not done is the SD Mine Train, will this be running the whole evening?

 

[iona]

1. We do not need an MK admission ticket and a MNSSHP event ticket do we? (if we only want to get in at 4pm and stay for the party)
2. It seems they are still letting event ticket holders in at 4pm. I know we could eat counter service before the event time of 7pm begins, but would we be able to make an ADR to eat somewhere before 7pm with only a MNSSHP ticket?
3. The only ride we have not done is the SD Mine Train, will this be running the whole evening?

1. No need for a MK admission ticket.
2. Yes you can book an ADR (although given that it's your only trip to the park you might want to spend the time on rides...).
3. Provided it doesn't break down or anything like that SDMT will be running.

 

[RCMommy]

Excellent. Thank you! We have been to WDW many times so we are more interested in the event festivities than the rides, except for the SDMT.

 

[Atobias]

Bought our tix to MNSSHP today. I'm so excited!!! Third time going! Its one of the main reason we go in October. I was thrilled when i I was able to use funds from our online Disney Vacation Account to pay for the tickets. Now i will just add a little more per week into the account in order to make it up and still have our trip paid for by August. Does anyone else use the Disney Vacation Account?

 

[monique5]

I am torn with what to do with my BOG on a party night at 6:20. I'm not going to the party that night. I called dining and she said it's not a problem we will just have to leave after eating. But it seems from reading here people are getting different responses. I will be in Epcot that day and hate to hop over and them tell me no. I have a BOG for lunch and I keep trying for a different dinner day. To cancel the one I have or not?

Hello! I see you are new to the Dis. Hope you are getting great planning tips. As you stated, PP here on the Dis are vocal in their responses. Some just report what "said CM" said. With that being said, CANCEL your reservation and try for dinner on a non-party night if you have no intention of purchasing a MNSSHP ticket or try for a time b/t 4-6:15pm. Follow the rules. Enjoy your trip without worrying about your reservation being cancelled or not honored. If you are on the Dis, numerous posters have gone through this. Also, PP pay with their money to enjoy this event. Disney has Officially stated/noted the 2016 guidelines for ADRs on MNSSHP/MVMCP nights. It is stated in the 1st post of this thread, and Disney has posted this info several times/places on the official Disney website. Per image below, which is from the reservation pages, also states BoG 6:20 Dinner reservation require a party ticket. In confirming this dinner reservation you agreed to purchase a party ticket to eat at BoG.


Disney Guest Policies (Terms & Conditions)--- The Following Message Appears When Making A Reservations after 6pm.
You are making a reservation during an event which requires the purchase of a separately priced event admission ticket (e.g., Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party). Guests with theme park admission must purchase the special event admission ticket to enter or remain in park during the special event. Note: The number of tickets available is limited for special events. Events may sell out early. Special event tickets are valid only during specific event dates and hours. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Guest Policies -- The Blue Box YOU SHOULD READ & MUST Check, I have read and agree to the Guest Policies, also states the following:
If applicable, Hard Ticket Event reservations. You are making a reservation during an event which requires the purchase of a separately prices event admission ticket (ex:Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party). Guests with theme park admission must purchase the special event admission ticket in order to enter or remain in the park during the special event. Special event tickets may be purchased at disneyworld.com or by calling 407-W-DISNEY.

Note: The number of tickets available is limited for special events. Events may sell out early. Special event tickets are valid only during specific event dates and hours. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Per Disney's Official Website, MNSSHP Page https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

Dining reservations are strongly recommended. To reserve your table during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, please call (407) 939-3463 or (407) WDW-DINE.
Please note: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets are required to book a dinner reservation.
FYI: When you pick a party night on the reservation pages, for BoG, CRT and CP, it gives the hours for the "Regular" Dinner. Then it lists times for Dinner during a "Special Ticketed Event" right underneath. If you continue and make a reservation under the T&C it will again indicate that you will need party tickets to keep the reservation.

 

[Sharongal74]

That special ticket event time break down was not there when I booked prior to tickets going on sale. There was no 6:20 cut off when I booked. Otherwise I would not have booked. It did say about having party tickets but dinner still went to 7 at that time. Which is why I called the next day. I was confused being as the party isn't til 7 and I had no problem leaving as soon as I got done eating. I am buying tickets for a different night. I just found this thread last night and it has taken awhile to read it all. The cm told me that my reservation did not say it was a hard ticket reservation and I would have no problems. I'll keep searching for different days/times.

 

[Lehuaann]

That special ticket event time break down was not there when I booked prior to tickets going on sale. There was no 6:20 cut off when I booked. Otherwise I would not have booked. It did say about having party tickets but dinner still went to 7 at that time. Which is why I called the next day. I was confused being as the party isn't til 7 and I had no problem leaving as soon as I got done eating. I am buying tickets for a different night. I just found this thread last night and it has taken awhile to read it all. The cm told me that my reservation did not say it was a hard ticket reservation and I would have no problems. I'll keep searching for different days/times.

That's interesting. I booked CRT at 180+10 on 4/4 and dinner only went up to 5:55 pm on party nights. Nothing beyond that. So I booked the last seating - 5:55 pm.

However, when MNSSHP tickets went on sale last week, additional dinner slots opened beyond 6 pm *with* the hard-ticketed warning.

I wonder why it was that way for me on 4/4 over a month ago, but not for you with BOG?

 

[Sharongal74]

That's interesting. I booked CRT at 180+10 on 4/4 and dinner only went up to 5:55 pm on party nights. Nothing beyond that. So I booked the last seating - 5:55 pm.

However, when MNSSHP tickets went on sale last week, additional dinner slots opened beyond 6 pm *with* the hard-ticketed warning.


I wonder why it was that way for me on 4/4 over a month ago, but not for you with BOG?

I went back to look at when I booked and it was at 12:15am the day tickets went on sale. I happened to wake up and decided to check and was shocked to find one and didn't even think about the tickets for mnsshp going on sale. Wonder if it was a glitch while releasing tickets. There were no later times listed. Site was having issues before free dining so that's the only thing I can think of. I cancelled the reservation and will keep looking.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

I went back to look at when I booked and it was at 12:15am the day tickets went on sale. I happened to wake up and decided to check and was shocked to find one and didn't even think about the tickets for mnsshp going on sale. Wonder if it was a glitch while releasing tickets. There were no later times listed. Site was having issues before free dining so that's the only thing I can think of. I cancelled the reservation and will keep looking.

Yeah that whole day the site was crazy, I never did get my MNSSHP ticket confirmation email from that day and my ticket purchase was pending for almost 8 hours. If you aren't already, follow the ADR cancellation thread on the dining board and that might help you snag what you want. I've also heard some say that Touring Plans ADR finder helped them. But I'm not a subscriber so I don't know much about it. I hate that you cancelled it, but it's probably one less thing to stress about. Wishing you pixie dust!!!!

 

[Disneymom1126]

I went back to look at when I booked and it was at 12:15am the day tickets went on sale. I happened to wake up and decided to check and was shocked to find one and didn't even think about the tickets for mnsshp going on sale. Wonder if it was a glitch while releasing tickets. There were no later times listed. Site was having issues before free dining so that's the only thing I can think of. I cancelled the reservation and will keep looking.

Check out touring plan's reservation finder...I was able to get a 6:10 BOG on a party night that I'm not going to the party as well as an 8:00 am BOG breakfast...I had luck moving other ADRs to the exact time I wanted as well using it!

 

[DisneyDiva33415]

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).

Thanks! We were at MK right before a party and were busy running back and forth between the Emporium and a store across the way trying to make all of our purchases and get out. It was not quite 7pm and people were starting to sit, so I had a feeling I would have to stake out a good spot early.