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

[Cbtexan04]

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.

What do you use your SBs towards? From what I can tell, amazon and walmart gift cards seem to be the best reward.

 

[FoxC63]

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 will say, this will be very interesting as it unfolds. It's been a few years since MNSSHP was held in August and I have read comments in other threads of how excited DISers are for this party, but the added expense required to attend is the issue for many and that's where you see the divide. I'm not saying it won't sell out I just don't think it will sell out the day of.

Honestly, if it's going to ease your mind having this taken care of then buy them asap and sit back and relax knowing you're secured. It's a smart plan.

 

[Kudmani]

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.

Lol!!!! Trust me, if I could make it work, anyone can. I gathered my "how to" information from this site last year and just went with it. I did read explanations of purchasing two separate park tickets and linking various magic bands that almost made my head spin. I think I took the simple route and it actually worked.

 

[FoxC63]

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.

Disney is definitely tightening up the loops holes and that's what took place in Sept/Oct 2016 that's why anyone interested in pursuing should be directed to those threads. The people there can answer and problem solve anything even while you're in the park. They're awesome.

 

[Texans_loyal]

What do you use your SBs towards? From what I can tell, amazon and walmart gift cards seem to be the best reward.

Hello fellow Texans fan

I cash out for walmart or sam's club and buy the discounted 3 packs at sam's club.

 

[FoxC63]

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.

Most people break the park in half; one day they do Fantasyland/Tomarrowland/Liberty the second day they do Adventureland/Frontierland this strategy helps to alleviate running back & forth just for the rides. If you were to break this down on your party night along with your M&G's you should get a lot of things done.

 

[FoxC63]

There's a post in FP+ that details how to make another acciunt to tie your party tix into to get another 3 FP. IMO it sounds quite complex and confusing

I'm not interested in doing this. I was making a point that there's more to it.

How are your costumes coming along?

 

[FoxC63]

Wow that is really awesome!! Very organized! I love it!

Thank you! Even though I cancelled our Disney trip last year it was very helpful when we visited my mom and also on our ski trip.

 

[bhyer]

For the dessert party I understand you get reserved spot for the parade. Is is a good area to watch the parade from? Is there a mad rush of people who are all doing the dessert party racing to get front row? And when you get over to the spot where you watch the fireworks is there always a spot where you can see or is just folks that get to the front of the viewing area that get a decent view?
Also, how early do you have to get there to see the parade if you have this reserved?

 

[Bex258]

Yes a lot of people use some form or another to store their information. I’ve seen some amazing Disney specific binders but I wanted something I could use for all my travels and a place to keep important information.

This is my Travel Binder I carry this in my backpack during flights and slide out what we need to check-in and board. I also place the checked baggage receipt inside for safe keeping. Once we arrive at our destination I take out what we need for the following day and lock the binder in my luggage. I would never carry this monster into the parks but some people do.

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I chose to use Clear Top Loading Sheet Protectors with Tabs for Flight, Hotel, Tickets, Medical and Miscellaneous. I find it easier to print any documents then slide them in or out as needed. I can also store memorabilia that I don’t want bent like maps and photos.

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I also use Ultra Pro Platinum 9-Pocket Sheet Protectors for gift cards, park tickets and membership cards. I created small envelopes to keep them from sliding out. These baseball card protectors are perfect for storing Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom cards too.

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And lastly I chose Heavy Duty Plastic Dividers to store our Daily Itineraries and other information based on our interests i.e. Pressed Penny Locations, Hidden Mickey’s and Historical Facts which are currently labeled in the order of our park day. I print three copies of each for DH, DS and myself.

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After my trip I slide everything out, put it in a large manila envelope until I’m ready to scrapbook and then I’ll refill the pages for our next trip. Easy!

Wow that's really cool, I plan to scrapbook after. I think I'll turn my mini notepad into a bit more of a planner. It's a solo trip so not a great deal of info will go into it but will be fun to decorate as I count down to my trip. I already did a Disney sketchbook of drawings so it'll be fun to see what I can create.

Disney Planning Binders are all the rage these days. Here are a couple of old thread links below. You can also search on YouTube and will find tons of videos.

There are a couple of great, but older, threads with pics on making your Disney binder. I prefer just buying one of the Disney-themed scrapbook pads and cutting full sheets to size. I have also done a couple where I take a Composition Book and cover it with Disney scrapbook paper and deocrate inside pages with stickers and paper. The first half of the book has my plans, then the back half becomes more of a scrapbook like the SmashBooks that were popular a few years back.

Here are a few links:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/my-disney-planning-binder.2115381/

http://www.disboards.com/threads/planning-binder-book-pics.2461150/

Also, there is a section of the DisBoards where people will make free dividers and t-shirt designs etc. for you and you just print them at home.

http://www.disboards.com/forums/creative-disigns.105/

And a whole scrapbooking forum too! - http://www.disboards.com/forums/scrapbooking.123/

Hope you find something you like!

Thank you

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

Haha, I picked up the Mickey one - was a tough choice to make, I stood there for way too long debating which one to get.

Costume Update: - Found some fabric and a top for my Rey costume, went to a fabric shop to buy more fabric for my Belle dress, took the fabric to match and got home only to find it didn't seem to match anymore.

 

[Kudmani]

Disney is definitely tightening up the loops holes and that's what took place in Sept/Oct 2016 that's why anyone interested in pursuing should be directed to those threads. The people there can answer and problem solve anything even while you're in the park. They're awesome.

Correct. I remember reading through that exact post last year. I did not use a method requiring magic bands in December of 2016...that was way over my park planning abilities. They seem to have a crazy amount of Disney knowledge that although well explained, it's outside my comfort level. This year we won't be visiting more than one park on our party day, so it won't really matter. I'm also hoping to be able to take advantage of AP discount tickets, so in that case I will also have to purchase them in my name. Just thought I would throw it out there that it's not really as "scary" of a process as it's made out to be.

 

[FoxC63]

Costume Update: - Found some fabric and a top for my Rey costume, went to a fabric shop to buy more fabric for my Belle dress, took the fabric to match and got home only to find it didn't seem to match anymore.

Can you put the darker color on the bottom?

 

[ErinsMommy]

I'm not interested in doing this. I was making a point that there's more to it.

How are your costumes coming along?

Ordered and waiting to get them and hope Erin doesn't start a massive growth spurt - how about you?

 

[Bex258]

Can you put the darker color on the bottom?

The new fabric is lighter and it was to create the loop like detail (not sure that to call it) she has in her skirt. It would have been ok except it doesn't match well with the top, it makes it look like a dirty yellow. (The costume is a cami top and skirt that I am adding the off shoulder detail and the extra fabric on her skirt to rather than make a dress).

I don't know that I've explained that very well, I shall have to get a picture sorted.

 

[disneybeautyfnp]

Can I get a general consensus please? Which is more popular: MK on the same day as the party or just doing the party on party day? Thanks for the help!

 

[Texans_loyal]

Can I get a general consensus please? Which is more popular: MK on the same day as the party or just doing the party on party day? Thanks for the help!

I am personally just doing the party. I am not an annual pass holder so paying $100+ to get in before 4 is not an option for me.

 

[FoxC63]

Ordered and waiting to get them and hope Erin doesn't start a massive growth spurt - how about you?

Well I freaked out, DS is now taller than me! I was working on my moms mink stole taking a bit of a breather now but will have to get fabric samples for DS Joker costume. There is nothing available in my area and by the time JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby and Haberman's get their fall fabrics in it will be too late.

EDIT: Oh, and DS is rejoining Boy Scouts so I'll definitely need to have costumes done prior to September.

 

[FoxC63]

The new fabric is lighter and it was to create the loop like detail (not sure that to call it) she has in her skirt. It would have been ok except it doesn't match well with the top, it makes it look like a dirty yellow. (The costume is a cami top and skirt that I am adding the off shoulder detail and the extra fabric on her skirt to rather than make a dress).

I don't know that I've explained that very well, I shall have to get a picture sorted.

Do post pictures here or PM me if you'd like. Something can be done we just have to see what's going on to suggest anything.

 

[FoxC63]

Can I get a general consensus please? Which is more popular: MK on the same day as the party or just doing the party on party day? Thanks for the help!

The party has more to offer than any given day at MK. What are your dates? Sorry if you posted prior but there are more people here now and it's getting confusing.

 

[Mollymovacca]

9/24 is my date as well. Why are people worried about it being a sell out??

I am worried because last years 9/25 date was the CM, military and media (I think) discounted party. Please correct me if im wrong. But my thinking was if the dates were similar then that could fall on the 9/24 party this year. And then it would likely be very crowded and possibly sell out. I believe I read where the 9/25 party sold out last year. Just my thinking and I really hope I am wrong!