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

[monique5]

Did they announce that they are doing Hocus Pocus stuff again this year? That seems odd that they would do it two years in a row.

Yes. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...holiday-special-events-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[jeremy1002]

Only with two separate MDE accounts

Thanks. Next question, can I buy tickets with an AP discount but assign them all to non-AP holders on MDE? I went through the entire transaction online to the final click and it seemed to be allowing it...

 

[MAF]

Not true. You would know. It's in the T&C you have to scroll through then check the box that you understand. Also, it's a popup box, that states this info before you confirm/pay for your reservation.

2016 UPDATES

Disney Terms & Conditions As Stated When Making Reservations after 6pm.
Popup Message
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.

When you pick a party night on reservation page it gives the hours for the mealtimes and the non-ticketed dinner time ends at 5:55. Then it lists Dinner starting at 6:40 with the notation "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.


This is now on the MNSSHP page....
Per Website, 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.

I think that most of these people know that it's not allowed, but they're going to play the "oh I had no idea you had to have party tickets" card when they get there. Shameful...

 

[anneboleyn]

Yes, and the previous show ran for a long time before that.

Yes. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...holiday-special-events-at-magic-kingdom-park/

Oh great! Thanks so much for your help That was a cute show last year so my DD8 will be happy to see it again!

 

[BrookieM2001]

I think that most of these people know that it's not allowed, but they're going to play the "oh I had no idea you had to have party tickets" card when they get there. Shameful...

Well, if they try to ignore the posted rules and wiggle into a party time that they didn't pay for, all the while being totally aware that they're manipulating the system, then they deserve to lose their deposit, in my opinion. It just isn't that hard to follow the rules, and they have a legitimate reason to cut res. off at 5:55, after last years debacle. People who refuse to accept that rules don't apply to everyone BUT them are so frustrating!

 

[Merx]

Not true. You would know. It's in the T&C you have to scroll through then check the box that you understand. Also, it's a popup box, that states this info before you confirm/pay for your reservation.

2016 UPDATES

Disney Terms & Conditions As Stated When Making Reservations after 6pm.
Popup Message
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.

When you pick a party night on reservation page it gives the hours for the mealtimes and the non-ticketed dinner time ends at 5:55. Then it lists Dinner starting at 6:40 with the notation "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.


This is now on the MNSSHP page....
Per Website, 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.

In that case, hopefully that situation would not happen.

But on the mobile website, there's no popup, there's the message, but no popup, but when I booked the BOG before, I just sped through to the next step without reading, as usually you try to book as fast as you can in case the booking is gone

Whose fault is it, 100% mine, of course, for not reading the text haha

But do I think there'll be people out there as silly as me for not reading every word carefully when trying to rush through a booking, there probably will be.

As I said, good on Disney for forcing the popup on the website to let people know, don't want this to happen to anyone.

 

[Merx]

Well, if they try to ignore the posted rules and wiggle into a party time that they didn't pay for, all the while being totally aware that they're manipulating the system, then they deserve to lose their deposit, in my opinion. It just isn't that hard to follow the rules, and they have a legitimate reason to cut res. off at 5:55, after last years debacle. People who refuse to accept that rules don't apply to everyone BUT them are so frustrating!

Just to add to my earlier posts, I'm not trying to defend the people who try to cheat the system by trying to sneak into the party without ticket. But for those first-time visitors like me who might be thinking they can get a 6pm CRT and get out by 7pm before the party starts.

I understand from reading old posts that there have been problems last year with people sneaking into the party, so I can understand where the frustrations comes from

 

[Disneymom1126]

In that case, hopefully that situation would not happen.

But on the mobile website, there's no popup, there's the message, but no popup, but when I booked the BOG before, I just sped through to the next step without reading, as usually you try to book as fast as you can in case the booking is gone

Whose fault is it, 100% mine, of course, for not reading the text haha

But do I think there'll be people out there as silly as me for not reading every word carefully when trying to rush through a booking, there probably will be.

As I said, good on Disney for forcing the popup on the website to let people know, don't want this to happen to anyone.

Maybe it's a difference in the type of cell phone you have, but when I went in through the mobile app just now to try and book a BOG for a party night, there's was availability at 6:45 p.m., when I selected the time, the first thing that popped up was the alert that has been posted previously that I was booking during a special ticketed event and will need the event ticket to dine at that time. I tried the same thing going through the website, but on my phone -- I get the big caution triangle with the alert. I think Disney is doing more this year than they have in the past to alert people not to make ADRs during the party times - there really isn't anything else they could do unless they came up with a system that confirmed you had tickets in your MDE for the party prior to allowing you to book those times, or making people call in to make ADRs during party times and having the phone CM confirm party tickets in the person's account. Disney has the responsibility to notify the guests of this policy, which it is doing in a number of ways...the guest has personal responsibility to pay attention to the policy they are agreeing to.

 

[monique5]

For the dessert party- why is it listed as $69 for adults but I'm being charged $74 and change Not including tax? The child price is off by $5 too. Just found it weird the website says $69/$39 but when booked it shows $74/$44?

Same. I purchased 2A,1C = $205. I'll dig deeper.

Digging over.
If you order for 2A, 1C -- this is what you see --- like charging tax 2X.


SMH Disney...
Well I called, per CM tickets are $79 for Adults & $47 for Children, price includes tax. No use arguing over a few dollars (I willing paid the $205) , they never see our reasoning or rationale. ITS IN THE FINE PRINT... But the fine print keeps changing. Argh!

Now on website...https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/happy-hallowishes-dessert-package/
The Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package costs $79 for adults or $47 for children (ages 3 to 9), plus tax.

However, I said then tickets would be over $205 if plus tax ---CM said, oh no, tax already in price, we just enter number of PP and system gives total...Quickly shut my mouth, said thank you, and disconnected call. They do not need any more of my $.

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

Someone help a girl out (lol), we have done Disney numerous times but MNSSHP usually started a week after we left. This year we would be able to attend the first one on Sept 2nd. We are a party of 7, my parents, sister (25), myself, husband, and our 2 kids who are 11 and 2. Everyone really wants to go, but I am stressing bc with 2 kids you never know, things happen and the tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, also worried about weather, having gone so many times during hurricane season I know what torrential downpours are like in Orlando, we usually just continue on with the ponchos BUT I am thinking the fireworks would be canceled as the parade and dance parties which are a big reason we are going.

Also wondering, people say to not do any parks that day, we are staying @ BC, not sure if we should keep our tickets for that day in case anyone wants to go to Epcot for a little (more likely for food lol) or change our tickets to 6 day hoppers instead of 7 and hang out by the pool? My youngest will nap at some point during the day (I Hope).

And finally being that its the very first one, how are the wait times? Is the first one usually crowded? I guess if I am getting on a ride without waiting long it also makes it worth it.

I guess I feel like this is just a huge gamble in terms of dropping all that cash on the party, am I the only one to feel this way?

 

[monique5]

Just to add to my earlier posts, I'm not trying to defend the people who try to cheat the system by trying to sneak into the party without ticket. But for those first-time visitors like me who might be thinking they can get a 6pm CRT and get out by 7pm before the party starts.

I understand from reading old posts that there have been problems last year with people sneaking into the party, so I can understand where the frustrations comes from

I can see what you saying, but then not really. Most restaurants, non-Disney, are 1hr - 1.5hr. The quickest my family can leave a restaurant (Olive Garden, Outback) is 45minutes. And that's with immediately being seated, ordering drinks & dinner at same time (already know what ordering) as soon as server comes to table, and asking for check before meal is over. Not our norm, but has happened on occasion. You go out to eat to enjoy and relax, so expectation should be 1.5hr.

So no one should think you could leave CRT, BoG, CP in 45minutes. And that would not be enjoyable or worth the $. Princess meals are usually 1.5hr or longer if intention is to meet all of the characters. And with most reservations, especially @ Disney, you are typically not seated @ the exact time of your reservation. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Delphinus317]

Digging over.
If you order for 2A, 1C -- this is what you see --- like charging tax 2X.
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SMH Disney...
Well I called, per CM tickets are $79 for Adults & $47 for Children, price includes tax. No use arguing over a few dollars (I willing paid the $205) , they never see our reasoning or rationale. ITS IN THE FINE PRINT... But the fine print keeps changing. Argh!

Now on website...https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/happy-hallowishes-dessert-package/
The Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package costs $79 for adults or $47 for children (ages 3 to 9), plus tax.

However, I said then tickets would be over $205 if plus tax ---CM said, oh no, tax already in price, we just enter number of PP and system gives total...Quickly shut my mouth, said thank you, and disconnected call. They do not need any more of my $.

Disney adds another 7.5% tax in addition to the 6.5% tax. The actual price of the the adult ticket is $69 + 7.5%tax + 6.5%tax = $79/Adult Ticket (Same calculation for child ticket = $47). The problem is that they didn't break out that 7.5% tax as "tax", it's included in that $74.17. I spent a half hour on the phone with 2 CMs yesterday explaining the discrepancy in the price on the website. They had IT involved too, which is why, I'm guessing, they changed the price on the website, but the $79 & $47 price points actually do include both taxes. Do I need to call them to fix it again?!? Haha. Perhaps I should be on Disney's payroll.

 

[monique5]

Disney adds another 7.5% tax in addition to the 6.5% tax. The actual price of the the adult ticket is $69 + 7.5%tax + 6.5%tax = $79/Adult Ticket (Same calculation for child ticket = $47). The problem is that they didn't break out that 7.5% tax as "tax", it's included in that $74.17. I spent a half hour on the phone with 2 CMs yesterday explaining the discrepancy in the price on the website. They had IT involved too, which is why, I'm guessing, they changed the price on the website, but the $79 & $47 price points actually do include both taxes. Do I need to call them to fix it again?!? Haha. Perhaps I should be on Disney's payroll.

Yes! Just kidding. You & others should be on Disney's payroll.

 

[Elevationist]

Just bought my MNSSHP ticket for 10/23! Dinner at Ohana before at 4:00pm!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I think that most of these people know that it's not allowed, but they're going to play the "oh I had no idea you had to have party tickets" card when they get there. Shameful...

That didn't work last year, so I doubt it does anything this year either.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

I have a question about the dessert party. I booked it for October 25th for my mom and I. She will be on an ECV after having just had a fairly major foot surgery, so I thought this might be a good way to guarantee her a good view of the parade and fireworks with little stress. Our other goals for the night will be to see the Hocus Pocus show, ride Haunted Mansion, trick or treat, and take fun photos. We also may attempt to meet at least one character (either 7 dwarves or Minnie, daisy in costume). Does this seem doable with using time for the dessert party? Last year we did all this (except a character meet) with out doing the dessert party and actually left a little early due to rain but we went to an earlier, non sold out party. Thanks for any advice!

Hope you have a great time at the party with your mom! Yes, I think that is totally doable. It's our first dessert party, but (as I posted a few posts back) I think the dessert party is actually going to save us some time and get better spots. Your plans are pretty similar to ours, so yes I think you'll be good. My suggestion would be if you decide on a hard to meet character is to get in line pre-party start. For 7 Dwarfs I'd line up before 6, so you can be done around party time. We lined up for Jack last year at around 4:45pm, and he came out very early. We did so much way before 7pm. So my advice is plan well for that 4-7 time period. Have fun!!!

 

[cassie58]

Someone help a girl out (lol), we have done Disney numerous times but MNSSHP usually started a week after we left. This year we would be able to attend the first one on Sept 2nd. We are a party of 7, my parents, sister (25), myself, husband, and our 2 kids who are 11 and 2. Everyone really wants to go, but I am stressing bc with 2 kids you never know, things happen and the tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, also worried about weather, having gone so many times during hurricane season I know what torrential downpours are like in Orlando, we usually just continue on with the ponchos BUT I am thinking the fireworks would be canceled as the parade and dance parties which are a big reason we are going.

Also wondering, people say to not do any parks that day, we are staying @ BC, not sure if we should keep our tickets for that day in case anyone wants to go to Epcot for a little (more likely for food lol) or change our tickets to 6 day hoppers instead of 7 and hang out by the pool? My youngest will nap at some point during the day (I Hope).

And finally being that its the very first one, how are the wait times? Is the first one usually crowded? I guess if I am getting on a ride without waiting long it also makes it worth it.

I guess I feel like this is just a huge gamble in terms of dropping all that cash on the party, am I the only one to feel this way?

Someone help a girl out (lol), we have done Disney numerous times but MNSSHP usually started a week after we left. This year we would be able to attend the first one on Sept 2nd. We are a party of 7, my parents, sister (25), myself, husband, and our 2 kids who are 11 and 2. Everyone really wants to go, but I am stressing bc with 2 kids you never know, things happen and the tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, also worried about weather, having gone so many times during hurricane season I know what torrential downpours are like in Orlando, we usually just continue on with the ponchos BUT I am thinking the fireworks would be canceled as the parade and dance parties which are a big reason we are going.

Also wondering, people say to not do any parks that day, we are staying @ BC, not sure if we should keep our tickets for that day in case anyone wants to go to Epcot for a little (more likely for food lol) or change our tickets to 6 day hoppers instead of 7 and hang out by the pool? My youngest will nap at some point during the day (I Hope).

And finally being that its the very first one, how are the wait times? Is the first one usually crowded? I guess if I am getting on a ride without waiting long it also makes it worth it.

I guess I feel like this is just a huge gamble in terms of dropping all that cash on the party, am I the only one to feel this way?

As far as your ticket question goes, you could make your tickets 6 days, and can always add a day while you are there for anyone who wants to do a park earlier that day(if you end up doing the party). That way, you don't waste a day if you decide to stay by the pool, and if only a few people want to do parks, they can each upgrade their ticket if needed. Can't help you with the party, we have never been, but if you are going to buy in advance you will have some risk, and if you wait till close to the party, you risk it selling out, so you have to weigh out the options. The only thing I would say is with the party being early this time, Fri. of Labor Day weekend, schools not started yet in many Northeast states, and free dining, there could be a lot of people wanting to do it, so you might want to book earlier if you decide to go with it.

 

[TwoMisfits]

As far as your ticket question goes, you could make your tickets 6 days, and can always add a day while you are there for anyone who wants to do a park earlier that day(if you end up doing the party). That way, you don't waste a day if you decide to stay by the pool, and if only a few people want to do parks, they can each upgrade their ticket if needed. Can't help you with the party, we have never been, but if you are going to buy in advance you will have some risk, and if you wait till close to the party, you risk it selling out, so you have to weigh out the options. The only thing I would say is with the party being early this time, Fri. of Labor Day weekend, schools not started yet in many Northeast states, and free dining, there could be a lot of people wanting to do it, so you might want to book earlier if you decide to go with it.

Although I would wait til the week of and see the weather. Disney is willing to sell between 25K-30K tickets and the parties themselves usually will have more people than the actual park does that day (or week). Going with that many people and dealing with severe rain (on top) and missed party events would be disappointing.

At 25K-30K people, no party will sell out the week before except Halloween (see last year).

 

[michelepa]

I don't get where all the dining reservations after 6:00 confusion is coming from.

I just went on MDE on my computer looked at CRT for October 31 (since I know that is def. one of the MNSSHP) and right there where the times are listed it clearly states "6:40-11:20 special ticketed event".

So why are guests calling CM's when there is no question that you need a party ticket for dining reservations after a certain time.

No wonder many of the parties are overcrowded and nonparty guests are trying to linger, here's a perfect example of one of the many issues.

Buy a ticket or don't make a reservation at CRT at 6:40 or thereafter or BOG at 6:20 or thereafter.

Having a crying disappointed child is on you not the CM at the restaurant and I don't think the water works and you're "confusion" are going to make a difference to that CM, at least I hope not. No ticket no dinner.

Disney can't make it any clearer than they have on the MDE reservation site.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Yep. They're giving 3 opportunities to understand. If you don't understand after 3 opportunities, that's on you, not them.