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

[FoxC63]

Here are my basic tips. The J&S info will be confirmed after the first party starts...

MNSSHP tips...
Arrive at 4. If not using FPs earlier in the day, you can book them for 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30. Service ends at 6:30. If meeting Jack and Sally is a must do, get in line by 4:30, as they typically come out around 5:00. Watch the the projection show and fireworks from the hub, and then make your way to Frontierland afterwards for the second parade. You'll have time to grab snacks on the way. Watch the last stage show, which should start at midnight. Trick or treat lines move very quickly, so don't let a long line deter you from stopping. Go in with a list of priorities and know where all of the magic shots are in advance when using memory maker. We take our normal
park backpack to keep our candy bags in. Much easier to deal with for pics and rides that way. We also rope drop a park on party day, but a 6am - 2am day is easy for us. Lol

Waaay too much energy! I'll have what your having

 

[SDSorority]

Yes! Guests with MNSSHP Tickets may enter MK @ 4pm. You can book 3 FP+ for 3:30-4:40, 4:30-5:30 & 5:30-6:30; 60D out if have onsite reservation & 30D if not.

 

[Raya]

I haven't been to Disney since 2011 and am thinking about going in October. If we arrived in Orlando around noon on Thursday could we feasibly do just the Halloween party as our park ticket/only MK day? We would arrive at 4pm and stay til the end. My main priority is checking out the new Fantasyland but I have a list of 13 attractions that I would like to do. Is it crazy to try to do 13 rides between 4pm-midnight? That's about 2 attractions an hour.
1. We are 2 adults and are Disney commandos- we use touring plans and go fast and furious, however we've always arrived at rope drop.
2. I would like to see wishes and the parade but am not really interested in M&G or the candy.

Should I list them or is that overkill?? ;p

Fantasyland - Enchanted Tales, IASWAA, Pooh, 7 Dwarfs (Dwarves?), Peter Pan and Little Mermaid (would probably try to get FP for these starting at 3:30)
Liberty Square - Haunted Mansion
Adventureland - PoTC, Jungle Cruise and Tiki room, both not open during party
Tomorrowland - Buzz and Space Mtn (not really essential)

I've done that list at a MNSSHP. The only tricky ones are the Jungle Cruise & Tiki. Sometimes their queues are used as a candy station, so you'd need to get them done early (before 5:30ish. ) Lines for HM get longer as the party happens, there's a sweet spot before the party officially kicks off when the day park crowds are low (5:00ish), and another one very late in the night after 11pm. We've never had more than a 10 minute wait for Buzz or Space, so you're fine there. PoTC had a magic shot where Frontierland is on fire, but usually is a short wait. Peter Pan was nightmare for me one party - posted wait time of 45 minutes, actual wait of 60 - so I'd FP that one for sure.

So if I stop being long winded: I think you'll be fine. We often schedule our parties on arrival day. We arrive, hit the pool until our room is ready. If there's time we nap, otherwise it's in the room then out to the party. Grab CS meals before the restaurants close or eat a hot dog while watching the later parade.

 

[MinnieMSue]

Did you get tickets with the old or new front design? See post #2 if you're unsure. Hope you have a wonderful time!

We got the new design. Crush and Magician Mickey (I think that is what he is dressed like). Since I linked the tickets before they came it was very lucky my daughter got Crush since she loves him. Of course with magic bands it doesn't really matter but it does to her.

 

[HermanTriplets+1]

Can't wait to see a map of this year's party and also a list of the magic shots for MemoryMaker/Photopass! Thanks Monique5 for organizing all the info!

 

[Cinderelly911]

Does everyone get paper tickets? We are in Canada so we usually get the magical express paperwork sent to us but have to pick up our magicbands at the resort. We never received any but they show linked to our reservation? My husband bought them on line when they were released.

 

[FoxC63]

Yeeeesss! Just booked Club Villain for 10/28 @ 5:15pm

I'll be keeping this a secret! Don't wanna freak out DH!

Anyone else going?

 

[FoxC63]

Can't wait to see a map of this year's party and also a list of the magic shots for MemoryMaker/Photopass! Thanks Monique5 for organizing all the info!

Have you already purchased MMaker? I did, we'll be traveling 10/26-11/1

 

[monique5]

Have you already purchased MMaker? I did, we'll be traveling 10/26-11/1

We have the same travel dates.

 

[FoxC63]

We have the same travel dates.

Have you purchased MM? I've read people are sharing to reduce the cost have you any experience?

 

[monique5]

Does everyone get paper tickets? We are in Canada so we usually get the magical express paperwork sent to us but have to pick up our magicbands at the resort. We never received any but they show linked to our reservation? My husband bought them on line when they were released.

Tickets should automatically link to MDE. When you purchase tickets, delivery method screen shows prior to completing purchase, ticket delivery options page available opens --- print at home, will call/GS, regular mail, or FedEx for extra $15. You select the delivery method. You receive email confirmation too.

 

[monique5]

Can't wait to see a map of this year's party and also a list of the magic shots for MemoryMaker/Photopass! Thanks Monique5 for organizing all the info!

We are now officially under 50D until the 1st party. Can't wait to see Party Map. It'll be added to Pist #1 when released.

 

[monique5]

Have you purchased MM? I've read people are sharing to reduce the cost have you any experience?

Not yet. I've read that too.

 

[Poohsmommi]

Any thoughts on how crowded the 9/8 party will be?

 

[FoxC63]

Not yet. I've read that too.

There's a gal named: Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina who is setting up a share where you split the cost of the MM. Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/threads/the-official-october-2016-thread.3499894/page-22#post-56106285

I did reply and we'll see what happens.

 

[tash439]

Is there any worries with scanning your MagicBand to enter in to the party at 4 that day vs scanning the ticket? I'm asking because We will have one day left on our park tickets and do not want that day to mistakenly get used instead of the MNSSHP ticket since we will be entering at 4 pm instead of 7pm.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

Is there any worries with scanning your MagicBand to enter in to the party at 4 that day vs scanning the ticket? I'm asking because We will have one day left on our park tickets and do not want that day to mistakenly get used instead of the MNSSHP ticket since we will be entering at 4 pm instead of 7pm.

If you go to a dedicated MNSSHP scanner, it's not possible for them to scan anything but your MNSSHP ticket. Don't worry!

 

[tash439]

If you go to a dedicated MNSSHP scanner, it's not possible for them to scan anything but your MNSSHP ticket. Don't worry!

Thank you!

 

[monique5]

Is there any worries with scanning your MagicBand to enter in to the party at 4 that day vs scanning the ticket? I'm asking because We will have one day left on our park tickets and do not want that day to mistakenly get used instead of the MNSSHP ticket since we will be entering at 4 pm instead of 7pm.

No, there are special lines to enter MK for/with MNSSHP (tickets).

 

[monique5]

Yeeeesss! Just booked Club Villain for 10/28 @ 5:15pm

I'll be keeping this a secret! Don't wanna freak out DH!

Anyone else going?

You convinced me! Ha! Booked same day but @ 8:30pm. over $, but on the inside. Cutting into custome budget since I can't sew. But WE'RE GOING TO CLUB VILLAIN! DH said go for it. Super EXCITED!