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

[TNKim]

I hope this is the schedule for this year, we will be there Oct 26-Nov 1 and the Touring Plans site has the potential party schedule as Oct. 26, 27, 29, 30 and 31. All but Saturday night has a possible party, and Saturday night is the night we have tickets to the Swan & Dolphin food and Wine classic. If Touring Plans is correct, its annoying that they are scheduling so many parties.

I agree. We will be there October 7-14 and Touring Plans predicts MNSSHP on Monday (Columbus Day), Tuesday, Thursday and Friday that week. We want to do late EMH at MK on Wednesday night, so if we do either the Tuesday or Thursday MNSSHP, we would be at MK 2 nights in a row, which I don't really want to do. I will try for a BOG ADR, but unless i can get it on Wednesday during EMH, that would mean another night at MK. We also want to do the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise on Friday night before we leave, but TP predicts the MNSSHP that night - are the fireworks as good during MNSSHP? Decisions, decisions - I wish Disney would release party dates and park hours!

 

[Farro]

A lot of people say the Halloween fireworks are some of the best that WDW does!

Can you try for a BOG ADR before the party on the night you attend? Maybe at 5?

 

[FoxC63]

I hope this is the schedule for this year, we will be there Oct 26-Nov 1 and the Touring Plans site has the potential party schedule as Oct. 26, 27, 29, 30 and 31. All but Saturday night has a possible party, and Saturday night is the night we have tickets to the Swan & Dolphin food and Wine classic. If Touring Plans is correct, its annoying that they are scheduling so many parties.

Well if you take a look on the first page of this thread, you'll see that last year October 2016 had 18 parties!
In earnest I wouldn't be surprised if Disney does that this year as well, it's a very popular event.

 

[FoxC63]

I agree. We will be there October 7-14 and Touring Plans predicts MNSSHP on Monday (Columbus Day), Tuesday, Thursday and Friday that week. We want to do late EMH at MK on Wednesday night, so if we do either the Tuesday or Thursday MNSSHP, we would be at MK 2 nights in a row, which I don't really want to do. I will try for a BOG ADR, but unless i can get it on Wednesday during EMH, that would mean another night at MK. We also want to do the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise on Friday night before we leave, but TP predicts the MNSSHP that night - are the fireworks as good during MNSSHP? Decisions, decisions - I wish Disney would release party dates and park hours!

A lot of people say the Halloween fireworks are some of the best that WDW does!

Can you try for a BOG ADR before the party on the night you attend? Maybe at 5?

I can without a doubt confirm the Fireworks are AMAZING when viewing them through Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise. We had such a wonderful experience. Best advice I can give you is DRESS UP as Pirates!
My son was chosen to carry the Ships flag to the boat!

 

[FoxC63]

A lot of people say the Halloween fireworks are some of the best that WDW does!

Can you try for a BOG ADR before the party on the night you attend? Maybe at 5?

YES! Oh and get there asap!

 

[Astryd]

Well, the Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Tuesday would be normal, wonder why they are adding the Monday though....

It will be the night before Halloween, got to get another party in....

Was hoping to see the new Fireworks, might need to just shift our dates a bit. The amount of parties they have is just ridiculous. And this is coming from someone who has attended them and loves them.

 

[Pluto80]

When do the dates tend to be released?

 

[TNKim]

A lot of people say the Halloween fireworks are some of the best that WDW does!

Can you try for a BOG ADR before the party on the night you attend? Maybe at 5?

I didn't really want to take up party time eating at a table service. I thought we might eat a late lunch at Whispering Canyon, then enter MK at 4:00 for the party. So from all the comments about the MNSSHP fireworks, does everyone think a party night would be the best night to do the Pirates & Pals Cruise? I'm hoping to get pirate t-shirts for all of us to wear!

 

[IrishNYC]

When do the dates tend to be released?

They were released March 23 last year.

 

[Pluto80]

They were released March 23 last year.

Thank you. We've been the last two Octobers so have done the party a few times. Didn't think we'd manage it this year, but if they do have an end of August date, we'd be there!

 

[William Ades]

We will be there this year. It will be our 1st MNSSHP ever!! Got a reservation for 10/20 to 10/23. Not sure we will be going on Friday or Sunday yet though. Obviously that could change depending on the dates released. Can't wait!!!

 

[FoxC63]

We will be there this year. It will be our 1st MNSSHP ever!! Got a reservation for 10/20 to 10/23. Not sure we will be going on Friday or Sunday yet though. Obviously that could change depending on the dates released. Can't wait!!!

Woot! to the party! Any costume ideas?

 

[FoxC63]

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[FoxC63]

I didn't really want to take up party time eating at a table service. I thought we might eat a late lunch at Whispering Canyon, then enter MK at 4:00 for the party. So from all the comments about the MNSSHP fireworks, does everyone think a party night would be the best night to do the Pirates & Pals Cruise? I'm hoping to get pirate t-shirts for all of us to wear!

It doesn't matter which fireworks you see during Pirates & Pals Cruise, you get piped in music and tons of fun. But Yes, I would have to say we enjoyed the Halloween fireworks more but we just love Halloween!

EDIT: Don't forget to wear bandanas or a pirate hat and eye patch!

 

[KCanuck]

Can you usually make ADR's for the party nights (after 7pm) before the party dates are announced? I'm sure I did that a few years ago, and then received a notification afterwards informing me of the special ticket event. I tried to make an ADR in MK for one of the August nights that may be a party night, and there is nothing available after about 6:30. Thank you!
(what else could the park be closing early for?)

 

[FoxC63]

Can you usually make ADR's for the party nights (after 7pm) before the party dates are announced? I'm sure I did that a few years ago, and then received a notification afterwards informing me of the special ticket event. I tried to make an ADR in MK for one of the August nights that may be a party night, and there is nothing available after about 6:30. Thank you!
(what else could the park be closing early for?)

Last year early on you could, but it was also reported that many people received emails from Disney that they had to have a hard ticket to keep the ADR. It was also reported that Disney simply cancelled the ADR's and never notified anyone. I'll look more into it and get back with you - if anyone else can comment please feel free to do so.

 

[FoxC63]

Can you usually make ADR's for the party nights (after 7pm) before the party dates are announced? I'm sure I did that a few years ago, and then received a notification afterwards informing me of the special ticket event. I tried to make an ADR in MK for one of the August nights that may be a party night, and there is nothing available after about 6:30. Thank you!
(what else could the park be closing early for?)

Okay here was what it says on the first page of this thread under "MNSSHP Dining FAQ":
"Can I make ADRs in the Magic Kingdom WITHOUT a party ticket?
Yes, you can make your reservations up until 6pm. Please note you will be asked to leave the property as soon as your dining experience is complete. If you have not purchased a MNSSHP ticket, you can purchase a same day ticket IF the party has not sold out."
Here's the link: https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...-so-scary-halloween-party-boo-to-you.3580223/

 

[FoxC63]

Can you usually make ADR's for the party nights (after 7pm) before the party dates are announced? I'm sure I did that a few years ago, and then received a notification afterwards informing me of the special ticket event. I tried to make an ADR in MK for one of the August nights that may be a party night, and there is nothing available after about 6:30. Thank you!
(what else could the park be closing early for?)

Here's what was published for MNSSHP 2016 under "MNSSHP Dining FAQ":
2016 UPDATES: Disney Has Updated Guest Policies for ADRs on MNSSHP Nights.

Disney Guest Policies (Terms & Conditions)--- The Following Message Appears When Making A Reservations after 6pm.
You are making a reservation during an event which requires the purchase of a separately priced event admission ticket (e.g., Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party). Guests with theme park admission must purchase the special event admission ticket to enter or remain in park during the special event. Note: The number of tickets available is limited for special events. Events may sell out early. Special event tickets are valid only during specific event dates and hours. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Guest Policies -- The Blue Box YOU SHOULD READ & MUST Check, I have read and agree to the Guest Policies, also states the following:
If applicable, Hard Ticket Event reservations. You are making a reservation during an event which requires the purchase of a separately prices event admission ticket (ex:Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party). Guests with theme park admission must purchase the special event admission ticket in order to enter or remain in the park during the special event. Special event tickets may be purchased at disneyworld.com or by calling 407-W-DISNEY.

Note: The number of tickets available is limited for special events. Events may sell out early. Special event tickets are valid only during specific event dates and hours. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Here's the link: https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...y-halloween-party-trick-or-treat-fun.3484819/

I hope this helps, please note Disney DOES change their calendars, adds EMH, additional Fireworks like Star Wars & Fantasmic and did this 2 weeks before my departure on Oct 28 1016. It happened on several days earlier in October and in September.

 

[monique5]

Can you usually make ADR's for the party nights (after 7pm) before the party dates are announced? I'm sure I did that a few years ago, and then received a notification afterwards informing me of the special ticket event. I tried to make an ADR in MK for one of the August nights that may be a party night, and there is nothing available after about 6:30. Thank you!
(what else could the park be closing early for?)

OP posted the 2016 Dining info from last year. Once Party Dates were announced, the Dining Guidelines changed/updated. If you did not have party ticket, you could not have a reservation. Reservations were cancelled, guests were not allowed to dine without party tickets, guests escorted out of the parks, etc. All of these were reported. It had been too many complaints about people in the parks during the party without party tickets.

 

[Mal6586]

Can you usually make ADR's for the party nights (after 7pm) before the party dates are announced? I'm sure I did that a few years ago, and then received a notification afterwards informing me of the special ticket event. I tried to make an ADR in MK for one of the August nights that may be a party night, and there is nothing available after about 6:30. Thank you!
(what else could the park be closing early for?)

Last year when I was looking for MVMCP ADRs, those didn't open up right at 180 days like normal reservations. I actually think it was a few if not several weeks after the 180 day mark before those opened up to book, and of course it had the disclaimer other users are mentioning.