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

[MeghanTy]

The dessert party and view i think is best for fireworks. there's such a crowd of people around Main Street and kids sitting on shoulders, I've seen a post that says you can only really see the top of the floats and the view isn't great. This looks to be a very old thread but may be useful. https://www.disboards.com/threads/dessert-party-during-mnsshp.2290616/

Thank you! Headed to check it out now. With all the use of the search function feature I've put in action, how I missed that thread, I will never know.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Thank you! Headed to check it out now. With all the use of the search function feature I've put in action, how I missed that thread, I will never know.

I googled it...it comes up with searches faster and I just scroll down until I see DIS.

 

[MeghanTy]

I googled it...it comes up with searches faster and I just scroll down until I see DIS.

I find interesting that according to that thread, you watch the parade from the party. I've read elsewhere that they have a roped off section in the street to watch the parade for the dessert party folks.

 

[ErinsMommy]

I find interesting that according to that thread, you watch the parade from the party. I've read elsewhere that they have a roped off section in the street to watch the parade for the dessert party folks.

its possible since that thread and to date things have changed and they do it differently now.

 

[MeghanTy]

its possible since that thread and to date things have changed and they do it differently now.

I was just coming to say I just realized the date on the thread.

 

[Cluelyss]

I find interesting that according to that thread, you watch the parade from the party. I've read elsewhere that they have a roped off section in the street to watch the parade for the dessert party folks.

I believe last year was the first year they offered reserved parade viewing with the party, maybe 2015? It's at the flagpole. Then everyone is escorted to the dessert party. You would have a terrible view from the terrace.

ETA: Here are reviews from last year.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/i...this-years-hallowishes-dessert-party.3542778/

 

[monique5]

That's great information! Thanks for sharing.

I am having a horrible time trying to decide if on my first visit to NSSHP if the dessert party is worth it on such a busy night (actual Halloween) to get a decent parade viewing spot. Any input on that?

I thought it was worth it, especially on Halloween night. I had attended MVMCP 2014 for 1st time (1st of either party), and thought I spent too much time holding spot for parade, especially since PP come late and try to move you out. That year only fireworks party, parade wasn't included for MVMCP like for MNSSHP. With that being said, we will reserve the Dessert Party for MVMCP this year, not attending MNSSHP this year. Boo-to -You parade is the BEST!

10/31/16 ---We loved (4pp) our reserved spot (Flag pole on Main St) on Main St. seeing the Headless Horseman come down the street. Great photos too. Plenty of room to see and PP were friendly in reserved section about children seating in front. Arrived 15 minutes early with no problems. 2016 Dessert Party details are in Post #1 -- Is there a Premium Dining Package and/or Dessert party?

 

[AquaDame]

I believe last year was the first year they offered reserved parade viewing with the party, maybe 2015? It's at the flagpole. Then everyone is escorted to the dessert party. You would have a terrible view from the terrace.

ETA: Here are reviews from last year.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/i...this-years-hallowishes-dessert-party.3542778/

Yep, we did it Halloween night 2015 and had reserved parade viewing at the flagpole!

 

[disneybeautyfnp]

I got my giftcards ready Disney! Bring it! lol!

Why giftcards instead of regular CC or cards?

 

[MeghanTy]

I thought it was worth it, especially on Halloween night. I had attended MVMCP 2014 for 1st time (1st of either party), and thought I spent too much time holding spot for parade, especially since PP come late and try to move you out. That year only fireworks party, parade wasn't included for MVMCP like for MNSSHP. With that being said, we will reserve the Dessert Party for MVMCP this year, not attending MNSSHP this year. Boo-to -You parade is the BEST!

10/31/16 ---We loved (4pp) our reserved spot (Flag pole on Main St) on Main St. seeing the Headless Horseman come down the street. Great photos too. Plenty of room to see and PP were friendly in reserved section about children seating in front. Arrived 15 minutes early with no problems. 2016 Dessert Party details are in Post #1 -- Is there a Premium Dining Package and/or Dessert party?

Thanks everyone for all of the help! I'd rather do it and have someplace to watch the parade without having to fight for a spot than not and wish I had.

 

[Texans_loyal]

Why giftcards instead of regular CC or cards?

discounted GCs are sold at sam's club, Target and Bj's. save some extra money I just cashed out on Swagbucks, i'm ready for ya Disney.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Why giftcards instead of regular CC or cards?

You can pay for your Disney Trip with Disney Gift Cards.

So at Target you can sign up for a Target Redcard and save 5% off your total purchase. You can also use them with Gift Cards meaning if you buy a $100 Disney Gift Card, your actually only paying $95 for it and save $5.

$5 may not sound like much but I'm saving about $100 this trip just by paying for my Disney Trip with giftcards bought at Target with my Redcard.

Keep in mind that it depends on when you are going, where you are staying, how many people are in your party and how long. So you can saving several hundred even!

For us, it's only me and boyfriend at Pop Century for 6 days, 5 nights so we're doing this pretty cheaply considering.

 

[tinkerbell1991]

That's good. My local Primark has nothing really in it. I got distracted when I went to the larger one that's not so close by though, quite a few Disney items and there's Mickey and Minnie Mouse travel neck cushions.

Believe it or not, I already have the travel cushions haha

 

[siskaren]

Questions: How do I change my profile pic and how do I add those trip countdowns to the bottom of my posts? TIA!

You need to have 10 posts before you can add a profile picture and a countdown ticker.

My comment was toward the Halloween party and how much i did enjoy it. Way to spread disney love and pixie dust.

Since you mentioned the Christmas party, I thought you had posted in the Halloween party thread by mistake. Some people do unintentionally post in the wrong thread.

 

[FoxC63]

Thanks everyone for all of the help! I'd rather do it and have someplace to watch the parade without having to fight for a spot than not and wish I had.

Hopefully you'll write back and tell us your experience.

 

[FoxC63]

Why giftcards instead of regular CC or cards?

This has been a very popular way to save money here's the link in case you're intrested:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-gift-card-deals.2941964/

I suggest going to the last page and working your way up as DISers have posted tips that have expiration dates.

 

[MeghanTy]

Hopefully you'll write back and tell us your experience.

Gladly!

 

[FoxC63]

@Buddyboy1 It's not as simple as this ...

Only if you purchase your MNSSHP tickets under a different name.

there's more to it and you might want to know the following:

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?

These links will answer those questions.

@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/

 

[Kudmani]

@Buddyboy1 It's not as simple as this ...



there's more to it and you might want to know the following:



These links will answer those questions.

Guessing it would only work for those who have purchased ph tickets or have APs. We used our hard tickets for the party to get our wristbands for the evening, but when it was time to use our MCMCP FPs that I booked under the phantoms, I just changed the names in MDE. I think our second set of FPs started around 2:30 that afternoon. We ended up getting to ride quite a few attractions because we were able to schedule rolling FPs with our actual park tickets on top of the phantoms. Pretty easy for anyone who is familiar with using MDE on their phone.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Guessing it would only work for those who have purchased ph tickets or have APs. We used our hard tickets for the party to get our wristbands for the evening, but when it was time to use our MCMCP FPs that I booked under the phantoms, I just changed the names in MDE. I think our second set of FPs started around 2:30 that afternoon. We ended up getting to ride quite a few attractions because we were able to schedule rolling FPs with our actual park tickets on top of the phantoms. Pretty easy for anyone who is familiar with using MDE on their phone.

i'm pretty savy with MDE and my iphone, but what you just said before that may as well be in alien. i just dont get it. lol.