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

[yoda22]

How many of you are going to multiple parties?

I was surprised to find that 5 parties are being held during my trip dates 8/25 - 9/9.

I am planning on the 9/7 party for sure. I am thinking of going on our arrival day as well, 8/25.

We're planning to attend two parties this year, 10/1 and 10/5. We went to one last year (our first) and absolutely loved it, but felt we didn't have enough time to do/see everything (we have a little, so everything takes a bit longer!).

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm wondering about the crowds between a Sunday and Wednesday. Touringplans has a calendar that shows crowd size for last year for each party date. Just google:
The Least Crowded Halloween Party of 2016

Note that these are TP's PREDICTIONS for the least crowded parties in 2016, based on 2015 wait times. 2017 predictions have not been released yet, which will show actual results for 2016.

 

[Avalon_toon]

I don't think they change costumes every year? Minnie got a new dress in 2015 but I'm almost positive that the rest of the Fab 5 had on the same costumes last year that they did when we went in 2014.

I've only been once before, so this is probably right, and I was just jumping to conclusions. I just thought they must change every year because I've seen so many pics of them in different awesome Halloween costumes (Mickey as Jester, Mickey as pirate, Mickey with the purple/orange top-hat costume.) But if they are usually just in the purple/orange, that would be easy to copy since there are so many pics online.

 

[lovingeire]

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

I used to do Target gift cards, with which I'd purchase Disney ones, but now I do Walmart because we moved to the boonies and don't have a Target nearby. I think any savings would be used up in gas to get to the nearest Target. Sometimes I'll save them up for a while and then use them when I'm in the city to get them at Target. I'd have to do the same for Sam's Club, but have contemplated doing that as well.

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 have done both. When we used the military tickets we'd often just go in to the party at 4 so we could "extend" our park time from the 4-5 days they offer. When we have AP's, we just play it by ear. Right now this year I'm planning on just going at 4 because I'm going on my arrival day so I don't really have much other choice! LOL!

They replaced them for our family on four different occasions last August. It's a nice perk if they still offer it.

And I just threw one away recently! I always forget they'll replace them!

As I was typing out Hallowishes...it made me wonder. Any thoughts on whether that will change since wishes is going away? Since Hallowishes is completely different than wishes - probably not...but I wonder if they will incorporate the new tech that has been installed for Happily Ever After into Hallowishes?

I can't remember where, but I thought I read they were keeping the holiday fireworks displays in tact. At least for now.

 

[lovingeire]

My BFF and I were talking about costumes this morning, because what else do you do on a yucky rainy day, but plan Disney? We decided to reuse/repurpose some running costumes and be Anna & Elsa. We wore them for the Princess 5K in 2015 and I still have the top and she thinks she has her skirt and top too. I'll just wear a running skirt probably with the top, which is what I normally wear in the parks, and then I'll probably get a little cape. Easy enough. And cost effective since I have everything but the cape for it.

 

[Disneymom1126]

I can't remember where, but I thought I read they were keeping the holiday fireworks displays in tact. At least for now.

Yeah - I asked over on the rumors and news thread and that seems to be the thought over there as well....I'm going to still cross my fingers they will use the lasers some how in the Halloween one lol...

 

[apdebord]

So excited to find this thread! We ended up extending our trip for Wine and Dine half weekend when party dates were announced so we can go to the Halloween and Christmas party, but we are really looking forward to Not So Scary. This will be our first time at either party, but we've enjoyed watching the fireworks for both from dinner at California Grill in the past. It's been great reading all of your tips!!

 

[dfurst05]

So excited to find this thread! We ended up extending our trip for Wine and Dine half weekend when party dates were announced so we can go to the Halloween and Christmas party, but we are really looking forward to Not So Scary. This will be our first time at either party, but we've enjoyed watching the fireworks for both from dinner at California Grill in the past. It's been great reading all of your tips!!

Food and Wine, MNSSHP, AND MVMCP all in ONE trip? I think it goes without saying that I am jealous!! That sounds like a whole lot of fun.

What day do you think you plan to attend MNSSHP?

 

[FoxC63]

Nice spirit @dfurst05 we need more like you!

 

[dfurst05]

Nice spirit @dfurst05 we need more like you!

Aww... Thanks!! It is a beautiful day here so I am in extra good spirits today, despite the planning issues we are working to correct.

 

[FoxC63]

It's rainy and cold here in MI it's been like this for a few days now. DS is home sick today.

My son is sick today not my husband. Sorry. Corrected.

 

[Cluelyss]

It's rainy and cold here in MI it's been like this for a few days now. DH is home sick today.

Same crap we have in Ohio

I miss the !!!

 

[FoxC63]

I got the Winter Blues from the lack of sunshine.

 

[GLS]

If you go to the party at 4:00, how do you make sure you enter using the Halloween party ticket and not a day of your regular tickets?

 

[davale4]

I was wondering the same thing. I always get APs but since we're going for a shorter time, we decided it's best to hold off until next year. We'll get better use of them that way. So we are just getting regular park tickets and didn't want any problems with the party tickets getting mixed up.

 

[FoxC63]

If you go to the party at 4:00, how do you make sure you enter using the Halloween party ticket and not a day of your regular tickets?

I was wondering the same thing. I always get APs but since we're going for a shorter time, we decided it's best to hold off until next year. We'll get better use of them that way.

There will be a specific gate to enter but you should check prior to leaving the park. It's not really an issue.

 

[davale4]

There will be a specific gate to enter but you should check prior to leaving the park. It's not really an issue.

Thank you!

 

[FoxC63]

Beside the essentials: clothing, shoes, toiletries and medical, what else to you pack in your luggage?

 

[VillainFavs]

There will be a specific gate to enter but you should check prior to leaving the park. It's not really an issue.

I've heard people DID have trouble with this last year. That they had regular tickets plus a party ticket. When they entered for the party, it actually took one day off of their regular tickets. Is there a way to prevent that? Can you just use a hard ticket that's not linked to your account? Just don't want to waste time having to straighten it out after the fact.

 

[FoxC63]

There have been reports but it's not on a major scale. Yes you can enter using your card or voucher. I always recommend guests bring their party cards or vouchers with them and i should add the method you purchased them. Inclement weather can wreak havoc.