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

[Disneymom1126]

For everyone asking about dates, here are TP's predictions for this year. Note that Disney added more parties than last year, so some of predictions are based on 2013-2014 data:

http://blog.touringplans.com/2016/03/30/disney-world-halloween-party-2016/

These are interesting because they are based on attraction (i.e. ride) wait times and not characters, etc. In my experience wait times at rides are never really an issue during the parties (been to 2 MVMCPs and 1 MNSSHP)....we may be talking about the difference between waiting 5 minutes and a ride being walk-on (which all of the rides we did at all of the parties we've been to have been essentially walk on...maybe wait for one other family to load on Space and BTMRR...with the exception being SDMT). Not sure how helpful they will be in predicting how crowded the parties themselves will be!

 

[Disneylover99]

Can you only see this number on e-tickets? I chose to have my tickets mailed and can't find any numbers on my confirmation that I printed.

I can only see the ticket number on my e-tickets, not my confirmation. But all four of my tickets have there own number in sequence. It would be interesting to know what ticket numbers people have on their e-tickets today.

 

[SBWB48]

For everyone asking about dates, here are TP's predictions for this year. Note that Disney added more parties than last year, so some of predictions are based on 2013-2014 data:

http://blog.touringplans.com/2016/03/30/disney-world-halloween-party-2016/

TP is predicting that Thursday 9/29 (11th) will be busier than Friday 9/30 (6th)? Am I missing something?

 

[DisneyLove2015]

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 $.

Thanks for checking into this!! Crazy they've already "raised" the price from the one that was advertised.

 

[WDisneyWLove]

I can only see the ticket number on my e-tickets, not my confirmation. But all four of my tickets have there own number in sequence. It would be interesting to know what ticket numbers people have on their e-tickets today.

I agree!! I wish I could have seen the number sequence on the four tickets I purchased last night. Just out of curiousity....

 

[Disneylover99]

I agree!! I wish I could have seen the number sequence on the four tickets I purchased last night. Just out of curiousity....

Maybe more people will start to look at their e-tickets and report their party date, ticket number and time of purchase. I'm curious too.

 

[Disneymom1126]

TP is predicting that Thursday 9/29 (11th) will be busier than Friday 9/30 (6th)? Am I missing something?

I just made a comment about how they are predicting these -- they are using historical attraction wait times (i.e. rides) during the parties, but not telling us what the range of wait times between their "least crowded" and "most crowded" parties are...there are hardly any waits at the rides during the parties, so the range could be 0-10 minutes as a difference between the most crowded and least crowded...and it's purely quantitative, so it also doesn't take into account parties where it may have rained, etc. I don't think it's the best way to predict which ones will be busiest...it would be more useful to look at dates that have sold out in the past - and in general people say Sundays and Tuesdays are the least crowded, then Thursdays, then Fridays --

We are knowingly going on a Friday because it's so close to Halloween all of the days are going to sell out during our trip, and I like doing the party as our last "hurrah"

 

[SBWB48]

I just made a comment about how they are predicting these -- they are using historical attraction wait times (i.e. rides) during the parties, but not telling us what the range of wait times between their "least crowded" and "most crowded" parties are...there are hardly any waits at the rides during the parties, so the range could be 0-10 minutes as a difference between the most crowded and least crowded...and it's purely quantitative, so it also doesn't take into account parties where it may have rained, etc. I don't think it's the best way to predict which ones will be busiest...it would be more useful to look at dates that have sold out in the past - and in general people say Sundays and Tuesdays are the least crowded, then Thursdays, then Fridays --

We are knowingly going on a Friday because it's so close to Halloween all of the days are going to sell out during our trip, and I like doing the party as our last "hurrah"

Ah - looks like I posted just right after you commented. Thanks! But definitely makes sense, and for us, while rides will be part of our night, I certainly want to be able to experience the festivities and atmosphere of the evening (M&Gs definitely, but to the extent that we won't be in line for more than an hour waiting for a single M&G; not sure my BF can stomach that and I probably wouldn't disagree unless maybe it was 7 Dwarves )

We're going on a Thursday for the same reason - last hurrah! Second to last day of our trip, and in case it pours (we are going late Sept), maybe we will try to go Friday as a 'make-up'...though, seriously considering going Sunday as well if the general thought is that is the least crowded, but would require a serious re-arranging of plans... With two adults, hoping that a September party (even if a late one) means rain and crowds won't totally put a damper on our first party experience!

 

[Disneypeach]

I've never done the Halloween party and am planning to go this year meeting some friends there. Due to some family issues they have going on right now they're not positive they'll be able to go but don't want to miss out if the family situation works out. Can someone tell me what happens if they buy tickets (Oct 25 is the only day they can go) but then have to back out of the trip? Are these kinds of special tickets non-refundable? If so, are they like regular tickets in the fact that they are attached to a specific person and therefore cannot be "re-sold" to others? Or could they sell/give away the tickets?
thanks!
Peach

 

[Iowamomof4]

I've never done the Halloween party and am planning to go this year meeting some friends there. Due to some family issues they have going on right now they're not positive they'll be able to go but don't want to miss out if the family situation works out. Can someone tell me what happens if they buy tickets (Oct 25 is the only day they can go) but then have to back out of the trip? Are these kinds of special tickets non-refundable? If so, are they like regular tickets in the fact that they are attached to a specific person and therefore cannot be "re-sold" to others? Or could they sell/give away the tickets?
thanks!
Peach

They are technically non-refundable and non-transferable. Sounds like it would be best to wait until they know for sure.

 

[Merx]

when i booked i got 6.40 for 25th a halloween night (going mnsshp on 20th) i went through the whole booking process and not once did the warning of ticketed event come up (booked many adrs over the years) only when i went to print email did it say about ticketed event by which time of course i had fully paid hence why i checked with customer services over the phone and then via email, they sent this reply

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort. We're so excited you're coming to see us!

It sounds like you have a great trip planned! Magic Kingdom Park® will be closing for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at 7:00 pm on October 25. Because you will already be at your dining reservation, however, please be assured you will absolutely be able to finish your dining experience. Your Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage will meet 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time in the lobby at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Have a wonderful time!

with so many people saying the opposite i'm worried i wont get in and lose the large amount of money plus dissapointing the grandchildren, but, i have the email saying i'm fine maybe i will wait a couple weeks and email again to see if same answer, as a footnote my son and girlfriend did BOG last year and where escorted out of the park on a halloween night i can understand if there was a problem early last year of people staying behind which is not fair on the people that paid but surely if you definatley needed ticket why are customer services saying otherwise, they must know right? very confusing

I wouldn't risk it. My guess, this is only my guess is that there's a policy change this year about moving the last reservation time earlier so that it's easier to clear the guests out.

If possible, see if you can change your reservation time earlier or move to a non-party date.

Also check the threads back in September, I think situations like yours is not unique and will happen, and then probably you can see what happens and take according action

 

[brownie_17]

further to this yesterday when a customer services told me i could still eat at 6.40 as i was already in the park but would be escorted out after it, i was a little worried as had to make full payment for 4 adults and 2 children 9+ 447 dollar tip) i emailed disney with same question, this was there reply
Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort. We're so excited you're coming to see us!

It sounds like you have a great trip planned! Magic Kingdom Park® will be closing for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at 7:00 pm on October 25. Because you will already be at your dining reservation, however, please be assured you will absolutely be able to finish your dining experience. Your Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage will meet 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time in the lobby at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Have a wonderful time!

Love how everyone gets a different answer about ADRs during party hours. Here is the answer I got. She even said entry before 7pm would require a park admission.


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Dear



Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort.



In order to make a dining reservation on a Special Event ticket night, you would need to have the special event ticket to enter the Theme Park to attend your dining reservation.

For pricing and purchasing of this Special Ticket Event, please call 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639) or go to our website: Special Event tickets

Every Guest, age 3 and above, will require Admission Tickets.

If you wish to enter Magic Kingdom® Theme Park prior to 7:00 p.m., a Magic Your Way Theme Park Admission will also be required.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Sarabeth Ward

eCommerce Sales and Service Team

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

So we can't enter the park at 4? I have an ADR at 4:40. Ugh

 

[Disneypeach]

They are technically non-refundable and non-transferable. Sounds like it would be best to wait until they know for sure.

thanks so much for the reply...I figured as much but wanted to check with the Disboard experts....

 

[KangaFan]

Do you by chance remember what options you picked? When I called I told the automated system I was calling about tickets. Then I picked the option for special event tickets. The CM who answered said yes there were discounts, but when I pressed her for pricing she said she had to transfer me to ticketing. The second CM she transferred me to was the one who had all the info.

In any case, I can report back for sure what the deal with the military tickets is after memorial day weekend! We're going down to FL to visit family and having breakfast at Cape May. I'm going to Shades of Green to buy our tickets one way or the other while we're there.

Fingers crossed that they'll include all the September dates!!!

 

[publix subs]

So we can't enter the park at 4? I have an ADR at 4:40. Ugh

tickets went on sale yesterday. cast members are notoriously uninformed. I'd wait until more information comes out until you cancel any reservations.

 

[monique5]

Thanks for checking into this!! Crazy they've already "raised" the price from the one that was advertised.

Yes, CRAZY! And just updated webpage today. Yesterday, $69/$39.

 

[monique5]

further to this yesterday when a customer services told me i could still eat at 6.40 as i was already in the park but would be escorted out after it, i was a little worried as had to make full payment for 4 adults and 2 children 9+ 447 dollar tip) i emailed disney with same question, this was there reply
Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort. We're so excited you're coming to see us!

It sounds like you have a great trip planned! Magic Kingdom Park® will be closing for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at 7:00 pm on October 25. Because you will already be at your dining reservation, however, please be assured you will absolutely be able to finish your dining experience. Your Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage will meet 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time in the lobby at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Have a wonderful time!

I recommend keeping email & having copy, it might help. Restaurant CMs just follow rules. I don't see Disney making a issue of this if no intention of following guidelines. And now verbiage is on MNSSHP page too. 3 Official Locations, vs CM email. But I wouldn't take the chance, try to change to earlier time. Disney makes more money per MNSSHP ticket PLUS other purchases in park vs 1 meal at BOG.

I know PP will report back what actually happens after the 1st few parties. Keep your documentation,maybe it will help & have a great trip.

EDIT- as previously stated they charge for no-shows $10/ Full Payment --- we know
this for a FACT. Now guidelines for ADRs on party nights are listed under same T&C with additional notifications.

 

[Disneymom1126]

So we can't enter the park at 4? I have an ADR at 4:40. Ugh

You will be able to get in at 4....the CMs on the phone are notorious for giving out inaccurate info.

 

[DisneyDiva33415]

The ride is the same, but the cast members are all spooky gouled up. And the outside is all decorated and lit with gorgeous lights. And there are special "ghosts" characters outside entertaining everyone. It's awesome. You should YouTube it, it's very cool looking.

Will do! I did not have intentions on doing any rides, only party specific things, unless there was time, so I will definitely add HM to my wish list! One question that maybe you can help me with. Is the line ridiculously long the entire night or could I get lucky if I time things right? Since I am a FL resident AP, I am going to a Friday night party. I know this will affect crowds so I would love it if you had any tips or secrets you would not mind sharing.