"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[lovingeire]

@Doug S This doesn't entirely sound right to me.

You will need to assign your party tickets which links them to MDE. When scanning your Magic Bands at the gate it can take off a regular park day even though your attending the correct party. This was reported at least twice last year. That's why I highly recommend bringing you party card or voucher with you - Just in Case. Though this is not common, it can happen.

I agree with this wholeheartedly. As a matter of fact when I bought tickets for the Christmas party last year, purchased with military discount at guest services, the cast member said he wasn't even putting them on our MagicBands because of this issue and gave us the card instead. He said there had been problems at MNSSHP (we were at the first Christmas party) so he figured better safe then sorry.

 

[davale4]

Don't you think the August tickets might actually sell out much quicker? I know I'm always an August vacationer (kids in school) and have never had the opportunity to go to a party before this year. I can't wait to get my tickets! And I've been reading various boards and it seems there's a LOT of people in the same boat. I have a feeling those first couple parties may sell much quicker than usual!

I was thinking the same thing. We always go in August and its the only time we could attend the MNSSHP. I was wondering if tickets would sell fast.

 

[123SA]

We plan to go to the Sept 7 party.

However, it occurred to me that I could go to the first party as well. We arrive on 8/26 around noon, and the only plans I have are to unpack (if my room is ready) and maybe go to Disney Springs. Easy to change.

Question: I've read that Jack & Sally, and the Dwarfs meet before the party starts, and you need to get in line early. Check. I can do that. BUT, for the first party, how do you know where to go to line up? Will that information be easily attainable, or will I be frantically trying to figure out once I'm there?

 

[Mrspeaks]

Does anyone have suggestions on fp strategies for the 4-7 window or a general touting strategy for the night? Our party night will be our second MK day of our trip. Our first mk day will be on an EMM day we will be attending - so hopefully lots of rides on pooh, Peter Pan and mine train. I have two young daughters, 3 & 5, who will be in a stroller, but I want to be mindful of not running across the park multiple times that night to do everything. I know we will want one fp for mine train. Our party priorities are trick or treating, the parade, rides and fireworks.

 

[monique5]

This is interesting, what else did you do? Did you create a new MDE account? Were you staying onsite or offsite? What was your booking window? How long ago did you do this? Did you use your Magic Band or the just Party Ticket to get on those rides? And lastly, did you have Memory Maker or One Day Memory Maker?

@FoxC63 - this was mentioned last year too. See Post #1.
FastPass+ FAQs
http://www.disboards.com/threads/fastpass-frequently-asked-questions.3491680/
http://www.disboards.com/threads/fp-faq-addendum.3538258/
http://www.disboards.com/threads/everything-sdfp-second-set-fp-long-faq.3520747/

 

[ErinsMommy]

WI've read that Jack & Sally, and the Dwarfs meet before the party starts, and you need to get in line early. Check. I can do that. BUT, for the first party, how do you know where to go to line up? Will that information be easily attainable, or will I be frantically trying to figure out once I'm there?

They actually dont meet before the party starts because they're "party exclusive". But yes the line starts forming well before the party starts and I've heard suggestions to start getting in line around 4:30. And if you ask any of the CMs where a character is meeting, they'll be able to point you in the right direction

 

[ErinsMommy]

I am so disappointed I woke up this morning to find no tickets yet on sale or even announced when they will go on sale. I know its going to happen soon, but geez, the wait is becoming a buzzkill.

 

[monique5]

They actually dont meet before the party starts because they're "party exclusive". But yes the line starts forming well before the party starts and I've heard suggestions to start getting in line around 4:30. And if you ask any of the CMs where a character is meeting, they'll be able to point you in the right direction

Last year they started early. I was in line @ 4pm, they started meeting around 5-5:30pm. 7D started @ 6pm. PP had reported this after the 1st few parties. Hopefully, it will be the same this year.

EDIT: CMs did check for party bands periodically to ensure non-ticket holders were not in the line and/or to ask them to leave. They did a great job with this when I was in line.

 

[monique5]

 

[ErinsMommy]

Last year they started early. I was in line @ 4pm, they started meeting around 5-5:30pm. 7D started @ 6pm. PP had reported this after the 1st few parties. Hopefully, it will be the same this year.

Oh wow that's good to know, thanks!

 

[s3058]

Do you guys think the Hocus Pocus show is a definite since it's still on the MNSSHP page on the website? The only thing that's been updated is the dates, none of the party infor had changed.

 

[MeghanTy]

I am so disappointed I woke up this morning to find no tickets yet on sale or even announced when they will go on sale. I know its going to happen soon, but geez, the wait is becoming a buzzkill.

Me too! I guess I will be getting up tomorrow morning early as well! Sigh.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Me too! I guess I will be getting up tomorrow morning early as well! Sigh.

I'm in the same boat as you two! I'm not stressed about it per say I just want to get the ticket/date part of it "over and done with" so I don't have to worry about picking another date!

 

[Disfan454]

I was about to call for pricing. Still not released yet huh?

 

[dfurst05]

Do you guys think the Hocus Pocus show is a definite since it's still on the MNSSHP page on the website? The only thing that's been updated is the dates, none of the party infor had changed.

I would think yes, at least I am hoping this is the case anyway as I am excited to see the show!!

 

[MeghanTy]

I'm in the same boat as you two! I'm not stressed about it per say I just want to get the ticket/date part of it "over and done with" so I don't have to worry about picking another date!

Exactly! I was up at 4:45 a.m. here in Texas the other day to get BOG reservations. Now this. I'm so tired this week. Lol! I've never done this before and I don't know how soon exactly Halloween night tickets sell out.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Exactly! I was up at 4:45 a.m. here in Texas the other day to get BOG reservations. Now this. I'm so tired this week. Lol! I've never done this before and I don't know how soon exactly Halloween night tickets sell out.

I would be shocked if they sell out the first day, much less week, even as far out as a month, they go on sale. If that's your worry, enjoy your sleep and just log on when you wake up.

 

[MeghanTy]

I would be shocked if they sell out the first day, much less week, even as far out as a month, they go on sale. If that's your worry, enjoy your sleep and just log on when you wake up.

God bless you as this was exactly my worry!! Do you happen to know if the Hallowishes tickets go on sale the same time?

 

[ErinsMommy]

God bless you as this was exactly my worry!! Do you happen to know if the Hallowishes tickets go on sale the same time?

you mean for the dessert party? that i dont know - but i would check under dining for that when you check for tickets

 

[MeghanTy]

you mean for the dessert party? that i dont know - but i would check under dining for that when you check for tickets

Yes, I meant for the dessert party. I still am not sure that I want to do it or not, but was curious about where the availability for that would be located. Thank you so much!