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

[Raya]

I'm trying to decide if I should do the party on Sunday 9/18 or Tuesday 9/20 But I was wondering if a Sunday party would be more crowded than a Tuesday one? Thanks!

I think the general wisdom is that Sunday is more crowded than Tuesday. However, we never count on attending a party on arrival day. If we can buy day of tickets we attend but buying tickets in advance feels like you're asking for your flight to be delayed| car to break down | trip there to be exhausting.

 

[Cluelyss]

Anyone who did the Hallowishes dessert party last year....were you able to get a decent view of the stage show from TT? Just wondering if we can plan on watching either the 9:20 or 10:40 show up there to avoid the crowds? I know our view won't be perfect, but if we can see okay (and hear okay) I'll trade that over the crowds in Main St!

 

[FoxC63]

79D Until I'm home!

I love that you do this!!!!

I'm so excited!!! I'm finally working on my TRAVEL Binder:
http://www.staples.com/3-Staples-Heavy-Duty-View-Binder-with-Slant-D-Rings/product_SS3229169
I made a scrapbook page to insert into the cover of the binder. This page will not be removed and the binder itself will be used for all our travels.

Next I'll be working on the main tabs: Flight, Hotel, Tickets and Misc. (am I missing any?)
http://www.staples.com/Avery-R-Mini-Diamond-Clear-Heavyweight-Sheet-Protectors-77004-5-1-2-x-8-1-2-Acid-Free-Bag-of-25/product_957228
Once I print everything I'll insert them into clear top loading page protectors for easy removal.

Then I'll work on my Itinerary. I purchased these colorful plastic dividers one for each park:
http://www.staples.com/Avery-8-Tab-Set-Plastic-Dividers-with-Tab-Labels/product_182014
Once complete I'll run off three copies; DH, DS and I. I think this is like your spread sheet idea but on a smaller scale like 8.5" x 11" using word and not excel.

I also picked up/had on hand additional pocket protectors for storing mementos and maps:
http://www.staples.com/Staples-5-1-2-x-8-1-2-Zip-Closure-Sheet-Protectors/product_116905

Can you think of anything I'm missing? Please advise and THANK YOU Monique for keeping us up to date!

 

[FoxC63]

I think the general wisdom is that Sunday is more crowded than Tuesday. However, we never count on attending a party on arrival day. If we can buy day of tickets we attend but buying tickets in advance feels like you're asking for your flight to be delayed| car to break down | trip there to be exhausting.

So agree! I didn't think about possible issues like your car breaking down or being stuck in traffic. Really great point!

 

[FoxC63]

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

Cheers to that!

 

[michelepa]

I'm so excited!!! I'm finally working on my Disney Binder:
http://www.staples.com/3-Staples-Heavy-Duty-View-Binder-with-Slant-D-Rings/product_SS3229169
I made a scrapbook page to insert into the cover of the binder. This page will not be removed and the binder itself will be used for all our travels.

Next I'll be working on the main tabs: Flight, Hotel, Tickets and Misc. (am I missing any?)
http://www.staples.com/Avery-R-Mini-Diamond-Clear-Heavyweight-Sheet-Protectors-77004-5-1-2-x-8-1-2-Acid-Free-Bag-of-25/product_957228
Once I print everything I'll insert them into clear top loading page protectors for easy removal.

Then I'll work on my Itinerary. I purchased these colorful plastic dividers one for each park:
http://www.staples.com/Avery-8-Tab-Set-Plastic-Dividers-with-Tab-Labels/product_182014
Once complete I'll run off three copies; DH, DS and I. I think this is like your spread sheet idea but on a smaller scale like 8.5" x 11" using word and not excel.

I also picked up/had on hand additional pocket protectors for storing mementos and maps:
http://www.staples.com/Staples-5-1-2-x-8-1-2-Zip-Closure-Sheet-Protectors/product_116905

Can you think of anything I'm missing? Please advise and THANK YOU Monique for keeping us up to date!
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THIS- WDWprep school had suggested these dividers on her site and they are really cute although I'm not sure if they are still available
EDITED (I found the website info)They are from The Paper Worker. There are no custom orders these are the designs that come in the package. I did not see them on the website but emailed and they made them for me back in December 2014 for $12.00 plus tax and shipping! They are awesome especially at that price!!!

 

[jessrose18]

i know you can get in ride lines till midnight... but what time are the shops open until??? thanks!

 

[DiannaVM]

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!

Well this sounds like a sound plan! I didn't get to see the castle show last year because my DH started melting down sometime shortly after the second parade lol (he did not mentally prepare how much a full day at MK can take out on you), so I've told him and my sister that I would prefer to see everything I missed last trip, the castle show being a priority. I didn't even remember that the fireworks were before the second parade, so that might work even better for us!

 

[mickey1968]

I enjoy making my own dividers using Disney scrapbook paper, my favorite set is the Say Cheese line from Simple Stories. One divider I don't see on your list is for dining. Even if I am not doing any ADRs I like to look over the CS menus in the parks and pick out where I think I will eat for those meals. You can print menus from allears.net.

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

Anyone who did the Hallowishes dessert party last year....were you able to get a decent view of the stage show from TT? Just wondering if we can plan on watching either the 9:20 or 10:40 show up there to avoid the crowds? I know our view won't be perfect, but if we can see okay (and hear okay) I'll trade that over the crowds in Main St!

Sadly no. You can hear some of the louder songs, but that's it. It's pretty much just white noise for all the dialogue, and you won't be able to make out what's going on on stage.

 

[FoxC63]

THIS- WDWprep school had suggested these dividers on her site and they are really cute although I'm not sure if they are still available
EDITED (I found the website info)They are from The Paper Worker. There are no custom orders these are the designs that come in the package. I did not see them on the website but emailed and they made them for me back in December 2014 for $12.00 plus tax and shipping! They are awesome especially at that price!!![/QUOTE]

I should have noted that I'm trying to create a "Travel Binder" and not a specific binder for Disney. We also travel to Japan, England and go skiing in Colorado. Hawaii, Paris and California is on the horizon as well.

I also forgot to mention the travel binder will stay in our hotel room throughout our stay. The five solid color plastic dividers are to separate the daily itineraries: MK, HS, MK, EP, MK

Daily Itinerary will look something like this:
Magic Kingdom 9a-7p MNSSHP 4p-12a
8:40a Welcome Show
9a-10a Aladdin
Dumbo
Haunted Mansion
10a-11a It's a Small World
FP+ Pirates of Caribbean
FP+ Splash Mountain
12noon Liberty Tree Tavern #12345678910
1p-2p FP+ Seven Dwarfs Train - Check out MM Video Ride
Shopping
2p-4p Relax at Resort

It will also include info for pressed pennies, cool things to look for like hidden mickeys, two lanterns at Liberty Square etc. Magic Shots These pages will be printed out and we'll each have one every day. I used these in the past and found it very helpful and easy to read. When we separated it was easy to find one another and more reliable than the phone.

I really appreciate you looking up the dividers but I've already purchased everything I need.
Oh, I also created a Tab for Memory Maker which will include Magic Shots, videos, etc.

If you can think of any information I need or have forgotten I'd be most grateful for your advise!

 

[FoxC63]

I enjoy making my own dividers using Disney scrapbook paper, my favorite set is the Say Cheese line from Simple Stories. One divider I don't see on your list is for dining. Even if I am not doing any ADRs I like to look over the CS menus in the parks and pick out where I think I will eat for those meals. You can print menus from allears.net.

That's a great idea! I never thought of that and I can include any snacks we haven't tried! Thank you this is very helpful!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Do we have any idea of what roster of characters will be appearing this year yet?

I have the dwarfs from Christmas they are the only "big ticket" Meet & Greet that I don't have from Halloween.

I have:

Mickey
Minnie
Donald
Goofy
Jack & Sally
The Witch (Queen disguise)
Jafar
Cruella De Ville

Did I miss any of the Halloween Centric Characters??

 

[FoxC63]

Do we have any idea of what roster of characters will be appearing this year yet?

I have the dwarfs from Christmas they are the only "big ticket" Meet & Greet that I don't have from Halloween.

I have:

Mickey
Minnie
Donald
Goofy
Jack & Sally
The Witch (Queen disguise)
Jafar
Cruella De Ville

Did I miss any of the Halloween Centric Characters??

Sorry buddy this info has not been released yet! This is the info I need as well to complete my daily itinerary that's why I haven't started.

 

[FoxC63]

I enjoy making my own dividers using Disney scrapbook paper, my favorite set is the Say Cheese line from Simple Stories. One divider I don't see on your list is for dining. Even if I am not doing any ADRs I like to look over the CS menus in the parks and pick out where I think I will eat for those meals. You can print menus from allears.net.

Your name sounds familiar, do you have a pinterest account? I could swear I read in the 2015 Halloween post about you.

 

[bear_mom]

Messed up, kinda. So I used an on-line calculator to calculate my fast pass day only I calculated from our party day (only ticket) not our arrival day. Got an email about 4 pm telling me it was time to make my FP+ reservations. No 7 dwarfs mine train for us. Plus we are crisscrossing the park to get in our thee FP.

Oh well, we have our 3. And from someone's post above, depending on the wait for 7 dwarfs, we might just wait until after the second parade.

 

[monique5]

Messed up, kinda. So I used an on-line calculator to calculate my fast pass day only I calculated from our party day (only ticket) not our arrival day. Got an email about 4 pm telling me it was time to make my FP+ reservations. No 7 dwarfs mine train for us. Plus we are crisscrossing the park to get in our thee FP.

Oh well, we have our 3. And from someone's post above, depending on the wait for 7 dwarfs, we might just wait until after the second parade.

Oh, no! Yep! FP+ based on arrival day. I did add FP+ Thread link to Post #2, not helping you now. Also, keep checking to change/modify your FP+ for 7DMT.

You'll be in Disney! Enjoy your vacation. Have a plan & list of must do things!

 

[FLkid]

Thank you to all who replied to my Sunday vs Tuesday party question!

I'll make plans to visit Disney springs and maybe resort hop on Sunday and do the party on Tuesday.

UGH so excited for the GF to do the party for the very first time! She's gonna have a blast

 

[Cluelyss]

Sadly no. You can hear some of the louder songs, but that's it. It's pretty much just white noise for all the dialogue, and you won't be able to make out what's going on on stage.

UGH. Bummer. Back to the drawing board.

Are any of the shows typically less crowded than the others?

Thanks so much for the quick reply.

 

[FoxC63]

Messed up, kinda. So I used an on-line calculator to calculate my fast pass day only I calculated from our party day (only ticket) not our arrival day. Got an email about 4 pm telling me it was time to make my FP+ reservations. No 7 dwarfs mine train for us. Plus we are crisscrossing the park to get in our thee FP.

Oh well, we have our 3. And from someone's post above, depending on the wait for 7 dwarfs, we might just wait until after the second parade.

Oh, that's sad news, sorry to hear that. Knowing me I'll set my alarm and we'll have a power outage! My alarm clock does not have back up battery capacity - I should change that now that I remember!