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

[RD169]

My family and I are going to the party in mid October. Following the advice about eating before the party, we have a dining reservation at the Sci fi diner in HS, at 3.15pm.
We're spending the morning in HS.
My plan is to go back to CBR and get changed into our costumes, after dinner, aiming to arrive at MK for the party around Around 5pm.
Is this realistic? Travel times vary depending on the thread I read. Alternatively, I could head back to CBR before dinner, but that involves walking around HS in pirate costumes ( my wife, two sons and I) is this allowed in HS? Obviously the party isn't there so I'm not sure of the policy. Thanks

 

[jcemom]

My family and I are going to the party in mid October. Following the advice about eating before the party, we have a dining reservation at the Sci fi diner in HS, at 3.15pm.
We're spending the morning in HS.
My plan is to go back to CBR and get changed into our costumes, after dinner, aiming to arrive at MK for the party around Around 5pm.
Is this realistic? Travel times vary depending on the thread I read. Alternatively, I could head back to CBR before dinner, but that involves walking around HS in pirate costumes ( my wife, two sons and I) is this allowed in HS? Obviously the party isn't there so I'm not sure of the policy. Thanks

Not realistic, IMO. If your ADR is for 3:15, you should be seated by 3:30 (sometimes they run on time, sometimes not, you can increase the chances of being seated on time by checking in ten minutes early but you still may wait). Usually we're finished at Sci Fi around 45 minutes after being seated, so let's say you're leaving the restaurant around 4:15 or so.

Will you have a car or are you using Disney transportation?

You'll need time to exit the park, wait for a bus or walk to your car, drive to CBR, walk to your room from the bus stop or park and walk from your car. I don't know how long it will take to get into your costumes, but add that in. Then you need to get to MK, get to the entrance, through security, through the turnstiles.

ETA: Using Disney buses, I'd guess that you'll get into the MK around 6:00-6:30, if it takes you about 30 minutes to change into your costumes.

Pirate costumes would not be allowed for adults at HS.

The advice to eat before the party usually means to eat inside the MK before the party, so either quick service by 6:00 or so, or a table service ADR around 5:30 at the latest.

As far as travel times go, the actual drive time is only a small part of the overall time spent. How long you'll wait for a bus is one variable, which stop you're near at CBR is another, and how far it is to walk to and from your room makes a difference too. If you're driving, how far away you've parked factors in, both at the park and at the resort. When using Disney buses I generally allow one hour door to door (so restaurant to resort, and resort to park, for example). That's generous and it almost never takes that long, but sometimes it does. If it's a 10 minute walk from Sci Fi to the bus stop, a 15 minute wait for a bus, 15 minutes from HS to your stop at CBR, and a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to your room, that's 45 minutes. Then, 5 minutes from your room to the bus stop, 15 minute wait for a bus, 20 minutes from your stop to MK, 15 minutes to walk to the entrance, get through security and the turnstiles, that's 55 minutes.

 

[Notsofast71]

We will be attending the 9/13 party night. My second party (2014) and my nephew's (16 years old) first.

 

[monique5]

We will be attending the 9/13 party night. My second party (2014) and my nephew's (16 years old) first.

to the party. See Post #1 and add your name to the MNSSHP Official Guest List.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

Anyone that has done M&G with Jack Sparrow- about what time should we line up for him? We are taking my niece and this is the one thing she really wants to do.

Some parties last year they started earlier for people with wrist bands so its hard to know.

 

[monique5]

NEWS

Finally, Disney is releasing party details. Some was mentioned yesterday, some 2 weeks ago. But I like when it's official.

Post #1 has been updated.


Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

• September 2nd – September 13th: There will be three shows nightly at 9:15pm,10:40pm and 12:00am
• September 16th – September 30th: As in previous years there will be four shows nightly at 8:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:40pm and 12:00am.
• Month of October: As we near Halloween, the show will continue to be offered four times nightly but the 8:00pm show will be changed to 7:45pm.

Cadaver Dans: 7:15pm, 8:00pm, 9:15pm, 9:55pm and 10:50pm.

Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade

• During the month of September the parade will take place at 8:30pm and 11:15pm.
• In October, the first showing shifts to 8:15pm.

Celebrate the Magic – 10:00pm

Happy Hallowishes Fireworks – 10:15pm

 

[RD169]

Not realistic, IMO. If your ADR is for 3:15, you should be seated by 3:30 (sometimes they run on time, sometimes not, you can increase the chances of being seated on time by checking in ten minutes early but you still may wait). Usually we're finished at Sci Fi around 45 minutes after being seated, so let's say you're leaving the restaurant around 4:15 or so.

Will you have a car or are you using Disney transportation?

You'll need time to exit the park, wait for a bus or walk to your car, drive to CBR, walk to your room from the bus stop or park and walk from your car. I don't know how long it will take to get into your costumes, but add that in. Then you need to get to MK, get to the entrance, through security, through the turnstiles.

ETA: Using Disney buses, I'd guess that you'll get into the MK around 6:00-6:30, if it takes you about 30 minutes to change into your costumes.

Pirate costumes would not be allowed for adults at HS.

The advice to eat before the party usually means to eat inside the MK before the party, so either quick service by 6:00 or so, or a table service ADR around 5:30 at the latest.

As far as travel times go, the actual drive time is only a small part of the overall time spent. How long you'll wait for a bus is one variable, which stop you're near at CBR is another, and how far it is to walk to and from your room makes a difference too. If you're driving, how far away you've parked factors in, both at the park and at the resort. When using Disney buses I generally allow one hour door to door (so restaurant to resort, and resort to park, for example). That's generous and it almost never takes that long, but sometimes it does. If it's a 10 minute walk from Sci Fi to the bus stop, a 15 minute wait for a bus, 15 minutes from HS to your stop at CBR, and a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to your room, that's 45 minutes. Then, 5 minutes from your room to the bus stop, 15 minute wait for a bus, 20 minutes from your stop to MK, 15 minutes to walk to the entrance, get through security and the turnstiles, that's 55 minutes.

Thank you, that's a lot of good information.

 

[jcemom]

Thank you, that's a lot of good information.

You're welcome. I hope it helps. =)

 

[katmu]

My magic band arrived today!!

Also, my MNSSHP ticket is a print at home. Will I need to keep pulling that out, or will they give me a wristband at the gate?

 

[monique5]

My magic band arrived today!!

Also, my MNSSHP ticket is a print at home. Will I need to keep pulling that out, or will they give me a wristband at the gate?

Wristband at gate, but ticket should have automatically linked to MDE. IF not, use Ticket Confirmation number to link MNSSHP ticket to MDE, then just scan MB at gate.

 

[Miss Frankie J]

I have been scanning both this thread and the FP+ thread and I was wondering:

I have a 5 day park hopper ticket and 1 MNSSHP. I plan on going to the party on a day where we will not be in any parks beforehand in the middle of our vacation. Will I be able to make FP+ on 6 different days or will there be issues with the system thinking I'm using my 5 day Park hopper and only allow me to book 5 days worth of FP+? I am already aware on party days you can only book FP= from 330 - 630.

Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[katmu]

Wristband at gate, but ticket should have automatically linked to MDE. IF not, use Ticket Confirmation number to link MNSSHP ticket to MDE, then just scan MB at gate.

My ticket is linked, but I was thinking I should bring it just in case?

 

[FoxC63]

My magic band arrived today!!

Also, my MNSSHP ticket is a print at home. Will I need to keep pulling that out, or will they give me a wristband at the gate?

Do yourself a favor and bring that ticket print out with you to the park! Yes, the info should be linked your magicband BUT things happen so bring the print out just in case!

 

[Cluelyss]

I have been scanning both this thread and the FP+ thread and I was wondering:

I have a 5 day park hopper ticket and 1 MNSSHP. I plan on going to the party on a day where we will not be in any parks beforehand in the middle of our vacation. Will I be able to make FP+ on 6 different days or will there be issues with the system thinking I'm using my 5 day Park hopper and only allow me to book 5 days worth of FP+? I am already aware on party days you can only book FP= from 330 - 630.

Thanks for the help in advance!

Yes, you can make FP for 6 days.

 

[FoxC63]

My family and I are going to the party in mid October. Following the advice about eating before the party, we have a dining reservation at the Sci fi diner in HS, at 3.15pm.
We're spending the morning in HS.
My plan is to go back to CBR and get changed into our costumes, after dinner, aiming to arrive at MK for the party around Around 5pm.
Is this realistic? Travel times vary depending on the thread I read. Alternatively, I could head back to CBR before dinner, but that involves walking around HS in pirate costumes ( my wife, two sons and I) is this allowed in HS? Obviously the party isn't there so I'm not sure of the policy. Thanks

Stick to your plan or cancel your dinner and eat at your resort then change into costumes and arrive by 3:30. MNSSHP guests can enter the park at 4pm in costumes. If this is your first time you really don't want to miss anything.

 

[FoxC63]

We will be attending the 9/13 party night. My second party (2014) and my nephew's (16 years old) first.

There's always room for two more ... Costumes?

 

[FoxC63]

Can't wait to see the Cadaver Dans: 7:15pm, 8:00pm, 9:15pm, 9:55pm and 10:50pm.!

 

[katmu]

Do yourself a favor and bring that ticket print out with you to the park! Yes, the info should be linked your magicband BUT things happen so bring the print out just in case!

I printed 2, one for my park bag and a backup just in case. Former Girl Scout. Lol.

I'm going to take a pic of my outfit so far once I get my custom ears this week. It's starting to feel close now.

 

[monique5]

My ticket is linked, but I was thinking I should bring it just in case?

Never hurts to bring.

 

[CMNJ]

Can't wait to see the Cadaver Dans: 7:15pm, 8:00pm, 9:15pm, 9:55pm and 10:50pm.!

Me too-they were great last year! Didn't know about them and stumbled onto a show inadvertently. It was awesome. My favorite was them singing the haunted mansion theme