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

[prettypatchesmsu]

On our party night last year the CMs asked a lot to see our wristbands. I was more than happy they were doing that after the early party fail. I remember them coming down Main Street while we were waiting for the Boo To You parade and they were having everyone hold up their arms to show their bands, all down Main Street. It was awesome.

 

[vinotinto]

I remember it being the same the last time we went to a party (about 4 years ago). The CM's set up check points and didn't let people pass by if they didn't have a wristband. Seems like they gradually walked that check point closer to the exit.

I just wonder why this was such a problem last year?

I don't know / can't remember if they had check points. I know that the one party the want to last year, CMs were walking around asking folks to raise their arm and show the wristband.

I learned about the issue by reading through last year's threads. Here is the official thread from last year, live reports started around page 130:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/official-2015-mnsshp-thread.3383728/page-130

Here is another thread from last year that focused on the issues from the early parties:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/mnsshp-2015-be-prepared-for-chaos.3447861/

As I said, I think there were lessons learned, as many guests demanded refunds. I have not yet purchased our tickets as I want to hear about how the parties are going, not just 1 or 2 parties, but at least a few before purchasing tickets.

 

[jcemom]

We're going to two parties -- September 11 and 13. DD (13) is dressing Mad Hatter-ish one night and as Alice the other night.

I'm working on a Queen of Hearts Disney Bound type outfit. I've never tried that before so we'll see how it goes. I'm going to attempt to make custom Queen (Mickey) ears with a crown, and also a white rose painted red corsage. I'm thinking either black shorts with a red shirt or red shorts with a black shirt. I'm not sure the rose would show up against a red shirt, so I might be better off with the black shirt. I need to maybe figure out how to get some yellow in there somewhere, other than the crown.

 

[anneboleyn]

We're going to two parties -- September 11 and 13. DD (13) is dressing Mad Hatter-ish one night and as Alice the other night.

Those are the exact same two parties DD9 and I are going to

 

[FoxC63]

On our party night last year the CMs asked a lot to see our wristbands. I was more than happy they were doing that after the early party fail. I remember them coming down Main Street while we were waiting for the Boo To You parade and they were having everyone hold up their arms to show their bands, all down Main Street. It was awesome.

I'm actually reading the 2015 MNSSHP thread - the first party held last year was an epic fail! I'm actually on page 172 out of 235 Ha! Yep slow night for me. But I'm reading mixed reviews about the bands. I think it will be very interesting to read this years post and cannot stress enough how each party will have different outcomes.

 

[monique5]

I'm actually reading the 2015 MNSSHP thread - the first party held last year was an epic fail! I'm actually on page 172 out of 235 Ha! Yep slow night for me. But I'm reading mixed reviews about the bands. I think it will be very interesting to read this years post and cannot stress enough how each party will have different outcomes.

@FoxC63 - Honey I'm home. No speed reading for you. That's of of the reasons Post #1 is so long, but ALL DETAILS ARE PERTINENT. Hopefully, PP will read through it all, even Post #2. That's another reason I edited Post #1, very bottom, to add old MNSSHP thread links & old pricing, all in one place. Could have added more, but that was enough.

The epic fail of the first party was all over the Dis & numerous websites about complaints, refunds, "free" FP+, etc. I'm hoping Disney is better prepared this year & plans to enforce non-party guests leaving the park. But I hate to say it, but I will, people & feelings of entitlements. Luckily, all PP are not like this. Hope to meet some great PP from here on my trip. Unfortunately, too many caused those horrible experiences for far too many. For instance, when MNSSHP dining guidelines were released for this year, post 1 was updated with the info. PP posted here & on several different threads throughout the Dining Forum, about still keeping ADRs during party hours. To me, whether paying for your food or not, your enjoying party dinner time for free, so you're interfering with others party experiences. Then you'll see parade on way out, probably stop to look - human nature, so crowding up Main St. If confused, READ POST 1 MNSSHP DINING. There's no way you don't know about cutoff times, and as unfortunate as it is for PP who made ADRs @ 180D, received email to cancel due to change in guidelines. Yet PP were still insisting on keeping ADRs after 7pm. Only a few said they were canceling and/or looking for ADRs during regular dinner times.


So I will let CMs know if you are not wearing a wristband. I will gladly show my wristband. I can't stop this feeling! EXCITEMENT!

#mnsshp #disfriends #halloween2016

 

[BattyKoda]

I hope those who have paid for this event ban together and inform CM's and management when you see people without wristbands whether the first party or the last. You have a voice use it - don't just sit on the sidelines and say nothing. It would be very disappointing to read how many had bad experiences only to find out you did nothing to prevent it.
We need not be rude to guests nor CM's, the only objective here is to be able to enjoy the party and the amenities WE paid for.

While I agree with this sentiment, I think that many of the people from the first party found a much better way to speak up; they complained and we able to get their money back. Since the CMs weren't doing any sort of monitoring (at least as far as I noticed that night) I don't see what going up to one every time you saw someone without a wristband being all that helpful or a good use of ones time. The wallet is the only way to really get Disney to respond.

I should point out that I didn't really notice all of the missing bracelets, it just wasn't something we were looking for. I wasn't aware of that being a large part of the issue until the next day when I read it on one of the blogs (KtP I believe).

We are going to the first party again this year (glutton for punishment I guess : ) ) but we are hoping that it will be more like the second party, where everything was handled much better.

 

[shameless3]

I was at the first party last year and it was horrible - Main Street USA was packed solid with people that did not pay for the event. I was there from 4 pm until closing at there was never a point when I was asked to see my wristband....it certainly put a damper on the evening as you couldn't get near the parades or HP show, however I did make the most of it and was happy I went. The Christmas party was a completely different experience - the CM's were walking through crowds at exactly 7 pm shooing everyone out (even those that pretended they didn't speak english suddenly) and the crowds were much more manageable. I am going back in September with my niece and hope it goes well this year - I haven't picked a date yet as everything revolves around a 9 year old girl and her "lucky days".

 

[Raya]

I keep reading that the bags they give you for candy are small, but l was wondering what kind of material? Plastic, paper, fabric? Sorry if this has been asked already

My plastic sack held 5lbs of candy (at least according to the scale at Orlando Airport - difference between luggage weight with my candy sack and without).

 

[Raya]

Hitchhiking ghosts have been there for several years now, expect them to be back. We had the poison aople in 2014...was it there last year?

Yes! I don't know how to upload my picture (maybe I have to post it on a photo website first?) but we did the poison apple shot before the 1st parade, while waiting just outside Hall of Presidents. The "old hag" was there taking photos, when she went on break we grabbed the cauldron shot.

 

[Raya]

Need opinions - DH and I are going on an adult-only trip to WDW over Halloween weekend. Originally we had not planned on doing MNSSHP, but are now thinking we may give it a try. Our options are Oct. 30 or 31. If the tickets are limited in numbers, will there still be an appreciable difference in crowds for those 2 nights? We would primarily be going for the ambiance, parade and fireworks - no real plans to see characters and would ride some rides if the lines aren't long.

Thanks!

Hi! I know I'm late in replying but I didn't see if anyone mentioned this to you.... Typically both Oct 30 & Oct 31 sell out (usually by now Oct 31 is sold out!), so there shouldn't be a difference in crowds for those two nights. (In other words, Disney does not sell more or less tickets for any specific date. The number of tickets available, while not disclosed, is the same.)

 

[monique5]

We're going to two parties -- September 11 and 13. DD (13) is dressing Mad Hatter-ish one night and as Alice the other night.

I'm working on a Queen of Hearts Disney Bound type outfit. I've never tried that before so we'll see how it goes. I'm going to attempt to make custom Queen (Mickey) ears with a crown, and also a white rose painted red corsage. I'm thinking either black shorts with a red shirt or red shorts with a black shirt. I'm not sure the rose would show up against a red shirt, so I might be better off with the black shirt. I need to maybe figure out how to get some yellow in there somewhere, other than the crown.

Oh, my! Sweet! Have you hacked into my account!

 

[monique5]

79D Until I'm home!

 

[DiannaVM]

So based on last year's schedules, the best bet if we want to take advantage of the last hour of the party to ride the rides (I am especially looking to go through the standy by line of SDMT), we should catch the second to last castle show, and then the second parade? I dont want to have to run to Fantasyland either lol, but it looks like it may cut it kind of close.

 

[mdb78]

Do they do the kiss goodnight on party nights?

 

[FLkid]

Help!

I'm trying to decide if I should do the party on Sunday 9/18 or Tuesday 9/20

I have a weekday Annual pass so I cannot get into the parks on a Sunday, which is why I was considering doing the party that night as we will arrive early Sunday afternoon.

But I was wondering if a Sunday party would be more crowded than a Tuesday one?


Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

I don't see what going up to one every time you saw someone without a wristband being all that helpful or a good use of ones time. The wallet is the only way to really get Disney to respond.

Just to be clear I have no intentions of spending my time "seeking out" those without wristbands however when it's time to have photos taken I will call out to CM's those I see standing in front of me without them. Same holds true to those sitting along the parade route and shows. If they're taking a spot where I want to be I will blow the whistle on them without hesitation. And if I feel my family's overall experience was ruined by these people I will seek financial retribution and post whatever I deem necessary on social media.

 

[FoxC63]

Help!

I'm trying to decide if I should do the party on Sunday 9/18 or Tuesday 9/20

I have a weekday Annual pass so I cannot get into the parks on a Sunday, which is why I was considering doing the party that night as we will arrive early Sunday afternoon.

But I was wondering if a Sunday party would be more crowded than a Tuesday one?

Thanks!

Since you're arriving on Sunday, do you think you will be well rested to do the party and stay up late? Would you feel rushed? Personally, I would do Tuesday.

 

[Disneymom1126]

So based on last year's schedules, the best bet if we want to take advantage of the last hour of the party to ride the rides (I am especially looking to go through the standy by line of SDMT), we should catch the second to last castle show, and then the second parade? I dont want to have to run to Fantasyland either lol, but it looks like it may cut it kind of close.

This is almost exactly what we did last year, except that we anticipated that the final castle show would be the least crowded so did that. We watched Celebrate the Magic and Hallowishes then headed to get a place for the second parade (I feel like we hit a couple candy stops on the way, but can't remember exactly). We watched the second parade from right where it turns in Liberty Square (in front of Liberty Square Market) then headed straight for SDMT after the parade. There was maybe a 10 minute wait, but we hadn't ever rode SDMT without a FP+ so it was fun to see the interactive stuff in the line. When that was done we attempted to get some Candy Corn Ice cream from Storybook Treats not realizing it didn't stay open till midnight then headed in front of the castle to see the Hocus Pocus show. It was much more crowded than I anticipated the last show would be, so we had a hard time finding a spot to see at that point. I think any of the shows will be pretty crowded though, so just anticipate that. The area around Main Street was much more crowded than the rest of the park was during the party. We've already seen the castle show and I've had many bad experiences with the crowds around the castle shows over our trips, so we will likely skip it, or just plan on watching it from a distance this time, but will plan on doing the fireworks then second parade then SDMT again most likely!

 

[BattyKoda]

Just to be clear I have no intentions of spending my time "seeking out" those without wristbands however when it's time to have photos taken I will call out to CM's those I see standing in front of me without them. Same holds true to those sitting along the parade route and shows. If they're taking a spot where I want to be I will blow the whistle on them without hesitation. And if I feel my family's overall experience was ruined by these people I will seek financial retribution and post whatever I deem necessary on social media.

Here's hoping that none of that will be necessary.