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

[dkrauss]

TP has a history of when parties have sold out on their site. Here's the link: http://blog.touringplans.com/2015/04/06/disney-world-least-crowded-halloween-party/

It doesn't look like any of the midweek parties sold out during early October and all but Halloween that sold out were sold out within a week of the party, so I would think you'd be okay for June. Good luck!

I found the information for MVMCP at http://blog.touringplans.com/2015/04/10/disney-world-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2015/

This is fascinating and very helpful information. First its showing the HUGE price increase for 2016 Second it's showing that, other than the final party, these events don't sell out until the last minute (1 or 2 days before the actual party). If history is an indicator I should be fine holding out until October for purchasing my tickets for the November 11th event. Also it looks like crowd conditions don't seem to be an issue until after Thanksgiving.

Interestingly the Dec 4th, 2015 party (which my wife and I attended) was the 2nd most crowded based on ride wait times. I have to tell you it didn't feel that way to us. It was busy but nothing like during the day.

Doug

 

[BebopBaloo]

Do we typically know what characters will be meeting, before the first party?

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

I have wanted to know that as wel. My 2 yea told loves Sully so we are hoping he'll be there

 

[dkrauss]

I found the information for MVMCP at http://blog.touringplans.com/2015/04/10/disney-world-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2015/

This is fascinating and very helpful information. First its showing the HUGE price increase for 2016 Second it's showing that, other than the final party, these events don't sell out until the last minute (1 or 2 days before the actual party). If history is an indicator I should be fine holding out until October for purchasing my tickets for the November 11th event. Also it looks like crowd conditions don't seem to be an issue until after Thanksgiving.

Interestingly the Dec 4th, 2015 party (which my wife and I attended) was the 2nd most crowded based on ride wait times. I have to tell you it didn't feel that way to us. It was busy but nothing like during the day.

Doug

WRONG FORUM...........could a mod please move this to the 2016 MVMCP thread...........feel dumb

Doug

 

[kangamangus]

First time going to MNSSHP ever and we are all booked for Halloween! Is there merchandise still available to purchase at these parties or do they typically sell out of the special Halloween merchandise way before Halloween night?

 

[Raya]

Which would you pick:

10/7, the Friday before Columbus day - I think that's Jersey week?

Or

10/28, the Friday before Halloween

Or
10/6, the Thursday before Columbus day, maybe Jersey week?

 

[Heather07438]

You're definitely asking the wrong people if you're looking for anything other than a bunch of enablers.

Definitely go for it! We're doing the 9/2 party as well because I just can't pass up the chance at a pre-Labour day early party. We always travel that same week to WDW (like it to be the last hoorah of summer before back to school for my son) and I'm not one to pull him from school, so I know the chances of being able to take part in this party again are low so it was an easy decision for me. Do it!!

Haha I figured this was the right place for enabling, *cough* I mean encouragement. Thanks for confirming Enjoy your trip! We usually do a 4-day beach trip around this week for the same "last hoorah" reason, though this time we're surprising our son with the trip change when we reach the airport.

I may wait until the days before the trip to look at the weather. If it's sold out then, I'll consider it fate helping us not to attend our 1st MNSSHP during enormous crowds. I'll plan to include MNSSHP, with a back-up plan if it falls thru.

 

[Linda67]

Do people think that the Skipper Canteen will be open for dinner on a party day?
We are entering at 4pm and were hoping to grab something to eat there before 7pm. I think it's still same day reservations only so hard to tell by looking at MDE

 

[Disneymom1126]

@Linda67 According to the hours posted on Disney's website, it will be open for dinner from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on party nights.

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

Which would you pick:

10/7, the Friday before Columbus day - I think that's Jersey week?

Or

10/28, the Friday before Halloween

Or
10/6, the Thursday before Columbus day, maybe Jersey week?

Jersey week is in November

 

[Raya]

Jersey week is November

Good to know! You can see I don't think beyond Halloween ::

 

[Heather07438]

Which would you pick:

10/7, the Friday before Columbus day - I think that's Jersey week?

I'm looking at the NJ 2016/17 school calendar and these are the days our school (WMHS in NJ) is off:

October only has 2 days off- the 10th for Columbus, and the 12th for Yom Kippur.

November has 8, 10, 11, 24 & 25 off. The 8th, 10th & 11th are for the statewide NJEA teacher's convention, which normally causes the WDW Jersey week.

Looks like you're OK for October. Although in-state schedules differ a bit town to town, these 2 months are probably the same statewide (definitely for the NJEA week).

 

[alisonslp]

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!

what was last year's debacle?

 

[monique5]

Do we typically know what characters will be meeting, before the first party?

Yes, typically. See 1st post under Character M&G. Also, several websites (KtP, Chip & Co., WDWMagic, etc.) has 2015 character info still available on websites. Websites generally will be updated after the 1st party. Also, PP will post actual times characters starting greeting guests, locations, etc. Hope this helps you!

 

[monique5]

what was last year's debacle?

Not clearing out MK of non-party guests.

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

I have wanted to know that as wel. My 2 yea told loves Sully so we are hoping he'll be there

idk if there is a meet n greet but in the past there has been a dance party in tomorrowland with the monsters inc characters, you cant have them sign autographs or pose for pictures but u can kind of dance around them. Hopefully they do it again this year, I saw a youtube video with Boo dancing in it, my daughter loves her!

 

[FeralCatRogue]

First time going to MNSSHP ever and we are all booked for Halloween! Is there merchandise still available to purchase at these parties or do they typically sell out of the special Halloween merchandise way before Halloween night?

I've seen it sold out on 10/31 and sold out on 10/2, so it seems to not make a difference when you go.

 

[monique5]

First time going to MNSSHP ever and we are all booked for Halloween! Is there merchandise still available to purchase at these parties or do they typically sell out of the special Halloween merchandise way before Halloween night?

Typically gone by Halloween except for non-popular stuff and certain sizes (smaller ones) --- based on posts from last year. Some items sold out in September. We attended MVMCP, 12/18/14, last party. Everything was gone except except for tacky stuff and X-Small t-shirts.

 

[DiannaVM]

I've seen it sold out on 10/31 and sold out on 10/2, so it seems to not make a difference when you go.

On the bright side, that will be less for me to spend lol.

 

[alisonslp]

Not clearing out MK of non-party guests.

Wonder why it was such a problem last year. When we went 2 years ago, they had CM everywhere, preventing those without bands from going further in the park. At every point (rides, food, photopass, trick/treat, etc) they checked for bands.