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

[FoxC63]

We rode pirates and haunted mansion with a five minute wait and Space mountain, which was a complete walk on. We could have rode over and over. There was no wait for Splash whenever we walked by. It was a great night to do rides.

What time was this?

 

[FoxC63]

Did anyone who attending last nights party exchange they candy? Disney mentioned sugar free which is not what I'm interested in, but they also mentioned "healthier alternatives" - what were they?

 

[FoxC63]

So glad everyone seems to have had a great first night of MNSSHP!!! We are going in October (our party night is 10/10) and I had a couple questions.

1. We will be in MK already that day with normal park admission, I think I read earlier in the post that we needed to visit one of a few stations throughout the park to get a party wristband. Just confirming if this is correct?

2. More of an opinion or advice question here. What characters should be our top priority? We are unfortunately skipping Jack and Sally because of the time commitment it seems to take in line and are seeking out characters based on rarity and who sign autographs. Our plan is to do characters early and see CtM, Wishes, Hocus Pocus, and the second parade in succession to finish off the night (probably no trick or treating for us). Based on those criteria, who would you all recommend?

Thanks in advance!!!

Yes, you are able to pick up wrist bands in the park.

 

[FoxC63]

When did you start lining up for that line to enter MNSSHP. If they let you folks in around 3:45 would it be ok to be there by 3:00-3:15 to wait in line?

You can stand and wait as early as you wish. There are no rules about this.

 

[WDWRook]

for those attending on these dates:
Sept.8, 11 and 13 depending on how dark they might perform the Hocus Pocus show at 8pm. This will not be on the schedule but they might do it as a surprise

Thanks for the heads up. We will be there the 11th.

 

[FoxC63]

We're coming over from the UK in October for F&W and we're doing the Halloween party twice! Any recommendations on how to best do the parties if we're going twice? We went last year so are reasonably familiar with it.

I would wait until more parties have taken place before making your plans. October schedule is different from September.

 

[WDWRook]

Did anyone confirm if they will start handing out the Sorcerers card once they let you in? And if so, if there was a line for it? My plan is to get in, get that first, then move on to FPs.

Having a hard time deciding on Jack/Sally or the Dwarves. I don't think we could do both and don't think the kids will want to wait for both. We love the dwarves but comments on here suggest Jack is a lot of fun to interact with vs Dwarves who just sit there. Besides these, which other special characters are a lot of fun to interact with?

 

[mdb78]

I just watched the video from chip and co where she just entered the party. She was saying they were directing the party goers to go through a "secret entrance" to the right behind the shops after they enter the park. Do they really make you walk that way? I have an appt at harmony barbershop at 5 for my youngest's first haircut and don't want to go that "secret route" having to walk back down Main Street to get to the barbershop.

 

[WDWRook]

Hope not as we have a 3:30-4:30 FP+ for talking Mickey and plans to grab the sorcerers card.

 

[famy27]

I just watched the video from chip and co where she just entered the party. She was saying they were directing the party goers to go through a "secret entrance" to the right behind the shops after they enter the park. Do they really make you walk that way? I have an appt at harmony barbershop at 5 for my youngest's first haircut and don't want to go that "secret route" having to walk back down Main Street to get to the barbershop.

They didn't force you to go that way. I think it was offered for traffic flow. When my DDs heard that candy was available, we went straight to the back route. That was the only candy handed out before 7, and it was in nice zip lock bags with a variety of treats.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Did anyone have reservations for the dessert party? Just wondering if you thought the reserved spot for the parade and fireworks viewing was worth the price? I have a reservation and keep going back and forth if I should keep it or cancel it, especially if it takes too much time from the actual party. Also, you do pick up your party credentials at the Tomorrowland Terrance? I think that's what was indicated on the website.

Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

I just watched the video from chip and co where she just entered the party. She was saying they were directing the party goers to go through a "secret entrance" to the right behind the shops after they enter the park. Do they really make you walk that way? I have an appt at harmony barbershop at 5 for my youngest's first haircut and don't want to go that "secret route" having to walk back down Main Street to get to the barbershop.

You set an appointment for a hair cut during the party?

 

[Delgado]

I'm so torn about my initial plan for our party night. DH, DD and myself are dressing up as Little Mermaid characters. Right now I have FP for Meet Ariel 4:10-5:10 and then 5:30-6:30 Buzz (for DH and DS) and meet Cinderella for myself and DD. We plan on lining up for Jack and Sally ASAP and hopefully will be done before the 5:30-6:30 FP are over.

Figured we would book it over to our Ariel meet n greet FP as soon as we enter (we will be there EARLY to be in front of the lines) and then head to Jack and Sally line.

Now I'm questioning if I should switch the FPs? Should we go straight to Jack and Sally and have DH and DS and DD ride buzz while I am in line (giving up my Cinderella meet) and then do Ariel 5:30-6:30? I hate that I can't see what is available for a FP option I've already booked at a different time slot also already booked. If I try to change my 5:30 one, it won't show me Ariel since I already have it booked.

Is my original plan ok? Head straight to Ariel meet n greet FP then to Jack and Sally? I really don't want to be in their line too long past their start time (ie an hour or more) if at all possible.

Sorry so long. Over planning at its finest.

Do 410-fastpass for ariel. If you want to meet jack and sally show up by 430ish, earlier better, you will be done by 515. Get fp for buzz then go see cinderella. (This is only from my experience) with our plan we were able to see jack and dwarfs and were done.by 705

 

[FoxC63]

Hope not as we have a 3:30-4:30 FP+ for talking Mickey and plans to grab the sorcerers card.

You know Talking Mickey changes into his Halloween Outfit at 7pm right? The Mickey your scheduled to see is in his magician costume he wears everyday.

 

[FoxC63]

Do 410-fastpass for ariel. If you want to meet jack and sally show up by 430ish, earlier better, you will be done by 515. Get fp for buzz then go see cinderella. (This is only from my experience) with our plan we were able to see jack and dwarfs and were done.by 705

This is exactly what I recommended too.

 

[mousefan73]

I trick or treated, rode a few things, watched the shows and fireworks. I spend my party time enjoying the entertainment that was all around. The hocus pocus show was great. Hallowishes blew my socks off, and the newer Celebtrate the Magic was awesome. The horseman rode (at the later parade. The road was too wet during the first one). That was really cool. Poor Pooh fell and had to be helped up by the Mad Hatter. I don't know where I would have found the time for long waits at characters, but I guess if it's a priority you work it in to your touring

Oh tganjs for info. We saw first parade and were wondering what happened to the headless guy.

 

[FoxC63]

I'm so torn about my initial plan for our party night. DH, DD and myself are dressing up as Little Mermaid characters. Right now I have FP for Meet Ariel 4:10-5:10 and then 5:30-6:30 Buzz (for DH and DS) and meet Cinderella for myself and DD. We plan on lining up for Jack and Sally ASAP and hopefully will be done before the 5:30-6:30 FP are over.

Figured we would book it over to our Ariel meet n greet FP as soon as we enter (we will be there EARLY to be in front of the lines) and then head to Jack and Sally line.

Now I'm questioning if I should switch the FPs? Should we go straight to Jack and Sally and have DH and DS and DD ride buzz while I am in line (giving up my Cinderella meet) and then do Ariel 5:30-6:30? I hate that I can't see what is available for a FP option I've already booked at a different time slot also already booked. If I try to change my 5:30 one, it won't show me Ariel since I already have it booked.

Is my original plan ok? Head straight to Ariel meet n greet FP then to Jack and Sally? I really don't want to be in their line too long past their start time (ie an hour or more) if at all possible.

Sorry so long. Over planning at its finest.

If your so torn about it, then change it. Follow your instincts - have they ever let you down?

 

[famy27]

Here is my quick report, because I hate typing on my phone. I'll post more later.

The party was great last night. The weather ended up being fine, with rain from 6:30 to 7 only. We even had the headless horseman for the second parade.

Costume rules for adults weren't really enforced. I saw tons of capes and full-length princess dresses. I didn't see weapons or masks, but I don't know if anyone tried to wear those. I probably wouldn't attempt those.

The candy was plentiful, with long lines in the beginning and short lines as the night went on. Ride lines were fairly short for most of the night. We did SDMT with a 20 minute wait at the end of the night.
Bummed that we forgot to get our Sorcerer card. We never walked that way, so I never thought about it.

Feel free to ask any questions. I'll do my best to answer

 

[FoxC63]

Here is my quick report, because I hate typing on my phone. I'll post more later.

The party was great last night. The weather ended up being fine, with rain from 6:30 to 7 only. We even had the headless horseman for the second parade.

Costume rules for adults weren't really enforced. I saw tons of capes and full-length princess dresses. I didn't see weapons or masks, but I don't know if anyone tried to wear those. I probably wouldn't attempt those.

The candy was plentiful, with long lines in the beginning and short lines as the night went on. Ride lines were fairly short for most of the night. We did SDMT with a 20 minute wait at the end of the night.
Bummed that we forgot to get our Sorcerer card. We never walked that way, so I never thought about it.

Feel free to ask any questions. I'll do my best to answer

Let's get started

What time did you arrive?
What "secret pathway" did they take you through?
Did you purchase anything?
Did you meet characters and how much time did you invest?,
Did you do any of the dance parties - Toy Story & Monster Inc.?

 

[mdb78]

They didn't force you to go that way. I think it was offered for traffic flow. When my DDs heard that candy was available, we went straight to the back route. That was the only candy handed out before 7, and it was in nice zip lock bags with a variety of treats.

Great! Thanks!

You set an appointment for a hair cut during the party?

Yes, it became a tradition to have our kids get there first haircut at MK. Besides, as much as I want to jump in line for Jack and Sally and some of the other characters, it's not a priority since this will be our only park time.