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

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I couldn't stand it. I just ordered a 2nd MNSSHP ticket.

Seeing all of the posts and pictures from it made me realize I would much rather do that on my arrival day then extra time at F&W.

Now I need to figure out my 2nd Disney bounding outfit for that evening. Probably stick with Rapunzel since I could wear the dress on the plane - it's a normal simple purple sundress. My flight arrives around noon - so if my room isn't ready, I could just pack my Rapunzel ears and stuffed Pascal into the backpack and go right to the Magic Kingdom since I have an AP.

 

[BebopBaloo]

I apologize if I missed this reading through... Anyone know why Rabbit wasn't in the parade this year? Was a whole float missing? The Headless Horseman didn't ride (at least at the first parade) because of the weather. The parade just seemed short... Good...but short..

 

[Princess 'n LA]

A couple years ago, we were able to purchase PhotoPass just for the Halloween Party for around $50. Did anyone know if they still do this?

 

[hiroMYhero]

A couple years ago, we were able to purchase PhotoPass just for the Halloween Party for around $50. Did anyone know if they still do this?

Yes. After you have had a PhotoPass photo taken and linked to your MB/MDE account, you'll have the option in MDE to purchase a one-day Memory Maker that includes all photos from that complete day. Cost is close to $59.

You can actually wait and purchase it via your MDE account after your trip is over and you have looked at the photos.

 

[urkalynne]

I am a little confused about the Aladdin character M&Gs. I know that Aladdin&Abu and Jasmine&Genie are the pairs that meet together.

Do each set of pairs have their own line?
Or is it one line and the pairs rotate?

They rotated. We walked by once and it was Jasmine and Genie. Rode the carpets and walked by again and it was Aladdin and Abu in the same spot.

 

[Berlioz70]

Is there a list somewhere of which characters do and don't sign autographs at the party? That will help me prioritize my evening better.

This list indicates my best guess on autographs based on previous years: 2016 MNSSHP Characters

I am a little confused about the Aladdin character M&Gs. I know that Aladdin&Abu and Jasmine&Genie are the pairs that meet together.

Do each set of pairs have their own line?
Or is it one line and the pairs rotate?

As others mentioned, they rotate every 30 min; but the characters do not meet during the parade so some sets are shorter.

I'm about to ask a bunch of questions as I'm now re-planning our parties (well be attending 2 MNSSHP), so excuse me in advance.

Has white rabbit been out?
What have lines been like for him, the queen and tweedles, jafar, genie/abu, minnie/donald/daisy, goofy, belle, tarzan/jane, cruella, pooh gang, and lotso? We're planning on at least one of our parties nights being heavily saturated with character meets so I'm trying to get an idea on general wait times.

The white rabbit was a regular character at MK last year, but he is not this year, so I would assume he's not out.

Here is my report from last year, I specify character wait times: 2015 MNSSHP Character Report

I apologize if I missed this reading through... Anyone know why Rabbit wasn't in the parade this year? Was a whole float missing? The Headless Horseman didn't ride (at least at the first parade) because of the weather. The parade just seemed short... Good...but short..

The Pooh Unit was cut last year.

 

[BattyKoda]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that - if you're still on property would it be possible to get it on a MNSSHP night as you don't have to actually enter the party to get it? I am not sure if its time linked and they'll only start doing it after a certain time ?

Two things here...

1: At least for the first party it was time linked... our first attempt (shortly after four) got us the Zootopia magic shot. I don't know what time they go live with it, but the photographer did tell us at four that she wasn't sure what we would get at that time.

2: you are in the park when you take that photo, it is inside the gates and right in front of the Mickey flower arrangement, as such you have entered the party. They don't offer it outside the gates.

My thoughts from the (lol, that should say P A R T Y, but I like the group of them together so I'm leaving that as is )
I thought the CMs did an excellent job at clearing the park. We came across a lot of them checking bands and removing those that didn't have them. Much better than last years first party.

Lines for rides and M&Gs seemed longer this year. I know that a couple of rides are down for refub while a couple of characters were removed from this year's parties... so I am willing to blame both of these for the increase in waits.

BUT... I'm not sure if the long lines were due to the limited number of characters or families asking for 20 photos per Meet and Greet.... What is up with families needing individual photos for each of their kids, each parent and then the family as whole? We saw this happen multiple times. I don't get it.

One thing I did like was how autographs were handled at some of the M&Gs... we did Eeyore and Friends... they handed out a laminated item with autographs to those in line. This prevented people asking for them and quickened the lines (well, except for the above)

 

[BlueHippo]

Am I right in thinking that there is no availability of parent/child swap as Fastpass isn't on?

Not sure about all rides, but we tried rider swap at Splash Mountain last year and they said they didn't do it during parties.

 

[ky.]

Would anyone who is going to the party be able to pick up the Clawhauser halloween party sorcerers of the magic kingdom card for me (and mail to it canada, i'll cover the few dollars shipping). It's a free card so long as you have a party ticket and you do not need to sign up or actually play the game (tho I suggest you do cause it' super fun!!). Just need to stop by the firehouse on main street once you have your party bracelet and request it.

i'm trying to build up my collection but it's not easy when you're a poor student who lives thousands of miles away.

Thanks

 

[RD169]

Now that the party has started, can anyone tell me where Jack skellington is this year? My sons are big, Jack fans, and they really want to meet him. I'd heard he was in a different spot to last year, but can't find where. Thank you

 

[urkalynne]

Now that the party has started, can anyone tell me where Jack skellington is this year? My sons are big, Jack fans, and they really want to meet him. I'd heard he was in a different spot to last year, but can't find where. Thank you

In the gazebo where Tiana used to M&G.

 

[mickey1968]

Yes. After you have had a PhotoPass photo taken and linked to your MB/MDE account, you'll have the option in MDE to purchase a one-day Memory Maker that includes all photos from that complete day. Cost is close to $59.

You can actually wait and purchase it via your MDE account after your trip is over and you have looked at the photos.

I was wondering about this. I have done the one-day MM before and it was great, but I just never know if I will really be "into" characters on any given day or not, so waiting helps.

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

Your FP+ starts at 415? That means your arrival window is 415-515. There should be no issue getting in in that amount of time.

I would get there early. We got on line at 3:53pm and didn't get in until 4:25pm. The security lines were so long.

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

Quick question for anyone who has been to a party. Do you bring your own treat bags? I heard the ones they hand out are small. I am debating picking up some cute mid sized ones I saw at the Dollar store. I'm not fussed about tricking or treating either way, but I am going with my 12 year old who will love it and be happy to get as much as he can (within reason of course). I am trying to bring as little as possible to carry around with us. But I imagine a bag would fold up and fit in my pocket until we were ready to use it.

We felt the bags were big enough. If you need another one they will give you another one. They are not strict about how many bags you get. But we stopped trick or treating because we had so much candy and our bags weren't nearly full. They do hold a lot of candy.

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

Do you need to enter through the MNSSHP entrance to get the healthy zip lock? We'll already be inside and will get our wristbands in one of the inside kiosks.

No - you can just get your band and then walk to the MNSSHP entrance.

We will be inside but plan to walk up Main Street and loop around toward the backstage way to get the handouts there. I am sure that won't be a problem.

You are right - it won't be a problem. We had dinner reservations at 4:15pm - and since we were late getting in - my DH went straight to the restaurant and we went to get our bags. They gave us one for my DH. No issues.

 

[garthbarth1]

The magic shot with the headless horseman is at MK entrance, just after MB turnstiles but before the tunnel according to other reports.

Great! This is what I was looking for! Thank you!

 

[garthbarth1]

Two things here...

1: At least for the first party it was time linked... our first attempt (shortly after four) got us the Zootopia magic shot. I don't know what time they go live with it, but the photographer did tell us at four that she wasn't sure what we would get at that time.

2: you are in the park when you take that photo, it is inside the gates and right in front of the Mickey flower arrangement, as such you have entered the party. They don't offer it outside the gates.

My thoughts from the (lol, that should say P A R T Y, but I like the group of them together so I'm leaving that as is )
I thought the CMs did an excellent job at clearing the park. We came across a lot of them checking bands and removing those that didn't have them. Much better than last years first party.

Lines for rides and M&Gs seemed longer this year. I know that a couple of rides are down for refub while a couple of characters were removed from this year's parties... so I am willing to blame both of these for the increase in waits.

BUT... I'm not sure if the long lines were due to the limited number of characters or families asking for 20 photos per Meet and Greet.... What is up with families needing individual photos for each of their kids, each parent and then the family as whole? We saw this happen multiple times. I don't get it.

One thing I did like was how autographs were handled at some of the M&Gs... we did Eeyore and Friends... they handed out a laminated item with autographs to those in line. This prevented people asking for them and quickened the lines (well, except for the above)

For the Horseman photo, is that before or after you go through the tunnels

 

[ammag]

Please report back if they were able to fix everything for you.

Hi! So they did fix it, I was able to book for close to the time I wanted at Epcot. I might go back and try to rebook the 3:10 FP and see what happens

 

[ammag]

Hi! So they did fix it, I was able to book for close to the time I wanted at Epcot. I might go back and try to rebook the 3:10 FP and see what happens

OK I just added my 3:10 FP back in! I have no idea if the guy was wrong or not? Maybe there was a glitch because we had the FO for party done on Friday and we just bought our other tickets last night before booking today? I don't know. Did anyone have success with a FP starting before 4pm at the first party?

 

[Princess 'n LA]

Which nights are less crowded? Friday's or Sunday's. I could do either party.