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

[smallworldnh]

Okay so I have a question to ask and I really don't mean to sound rude but you are all so helpful and I don't know where to ask.

Can anyone who is thinking about waiting in line for 7 dwarfs or Jack and Sally explain the appeal of waiting an hour or more in line to meet these characters?

Like I said - I am really just genuinely curious I don't mean to come off as judgmental or angry - I appreciate that different people are able to do different things during the party. I just know, for me personally, if I spent an hour+ waiting in line for 7 dwarfs and then only got to take a photo like what @sheila14 got I would be pretty upset and feel like that wasn't a good use of my time. FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Again I cannot stress enough that I am NOT saying that anyone should not wait in line for characters and I am NOT judging anyone who does. I just am looking to start a conversation and to better come to understand what about the experience is so special for you guys.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

I'm with you, as much as I would LOVE to get pictures with them, I will not waste precious ride time to wait for an hour or more. Why can't they just have, say, more Jack and Sally or other more popular ones, available for pictures instead of in just one location?? It would make the waiting times so much quicker!

 

[VillainFavs]

I'm with you, as much as I would LOVE to get pictures with them, I will not waste precious ride time to wait for an hour or more. Why can't they just have, say, more Jack and Sally or other more popular ones, available for pictures instead of in just one location?? It would make the waiting times so much quicker!

That would be like having two Santas at the mall or two Easter Bunnies! You can't have two of the same character in the same park. Disney wants to keep the "magic" alive!

 

[ErinsMommy]

Another day, another day no tixs

 

[monique5]

So are you saying we could meet J&S AND 7 dwarfs before 6:30? Do they really come out early enough to do that? Even if you were first in line for the first M&G, you'd have to wait in line for the second. Do they move that fast?

First party and trying to get a feel for a game plan!

You can do both, but not both before 6:30pm unless someone is holding the line in one for for you. J&S started meeting earlier than 7D last year. Also, 7D seems to be easier to meet at end of night. Last year we did J&S 1st, in line @ 4pm. Did 7D at end of party, got in line around 11:15pm.

 

[Cbtexan04]

correct that ended at MK quite a while ago

Say it isn't so! We did a FP for Wishes about a year ago. When did they stop?! That was actually our favorite use for FPs

 

[monique5]

For those who attended last year can you please tell me if you received autographs from the following characters:

Tarzan, Jane and Terk (Ape)
Jack & Sally

Thank You!

EDIT: I removed Lots-O I think his paws are too big?

J&S - Preprinted signed postcard.

 

[MeghanTy]

Another day, another day no tixs

Le sigh.

 

[dfurst05]

I love meeting characters any day, let alone at the parties! I have done the Dwarves and Sandy Claus Jack at Christmas parties in the past. The Dwarves we waited in line for a while, I think we even ate dinner in line? The interaction was what most described. And one of the dwarfs left right before our photo so we are down a dwarf in a our photo. Jack was worth the hour in line. No joke, the interaction was fabulous. Very memorable. And thankfully it was just my husband and I so we were able to be patient. I also waited for Nick and Judy from Zootopia last year and they were fabulous and worth the wait. We were at the first party and their first WDW meet and I think that cause some issues with the timing, but still the meet was worth it. I wouldn't personally do the dwarfs again because I don't think it's worth the time you put into it. However I would do the other two again. I am planning on J&S for MNSSHP. And then hoping to hit as many characters as I can in cute costumes. My inner 7 year old may dictate what I do at Disney! LOL!

I think if Nick and Judy were out I would feel like waiting... Okay so maybe I am starting to understand some of the appeal. I guess for me it must just be because Nightmare Before Christmas and Snow White aren't huge favorites for me.

Thanks again to everyone who shared an opinion on waiting a long time for meet and greets.

 

[Nhebron]

Is there any strategy to meet Jack & Sally later in the evening? Lining up early won't work for me...dinner > characters.

 

[FoxC63]

For those who attended last year can you please tell me if you received autographs from the following characters:

Tarzan, Jane and Terk (Ape)

Thank You!

EDIT: I removed Lots-O I think his paws are too big?

UPDATED: Jack & Sally - Signature Card Provided. Thank you @monique5

 

[3babiesmom]

Can someone please post the link to where you buy the MNSSHP tickets?

Thank you!

 

[kondjott]

Tickets haven't gone on sale yet (hence some of the angst in this thread), but once they do you can buy direct from the Disney website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

 

[Kindermouse]

I'm with you, as much as I would LOVE to get pictures with them, I will not waste precious ride time to wait for an hour or more. Why can't they just have, say, more Jack and Sally or other more popular ones, available for pictures instead of in just one location?? It would make the waiting times so much quicker!

At Disneyland in Ca they are out throughout the day through the season. Lines at parties are still long because all parties sell out and many people dont just want a picture with J&S-they want one with J&S in their costumes. But it gives those of use that dont want to wait in line some option of getting you Picture earlier or on a different day.

I have several pics with J&S so there is no way I would wait an hour or more-its funny the character that are rare to me are common at WDW and vice versa. Different parks have big differences in which character they bring out regularly and which they dont.

 

[FoxC63]

Guessing you've been? Can you comment on if adults got on the rowdy or "one too many" side? I've heard this before and its keeping me away from even considering it with my 10 year old DD who is not only on the shy side, but when people get rowdy she'll be done and ready to leave.

Did you get a chance to read Kennythepirate link? He brought his young daughter and she had an amazing time. I've never read anything regarding rowdy behavior like you see at F&W. I planned on taking my son (13yrs old last year) without hesitation and will do so this year if it's offered.

@MeghanTy I'm with you, research pays off!

 

[3babiesmom]

 

[3babiesmom]

Tickets haven't gone on sale yet (hence some of the angst in this thread), but once they do you can buy direct from the Disney website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

Thank you for your reply!! Super excited! Our first MNSSHP ever!!

 

[ErinsMommy]

Did you get a chance to read Kennythepirate link? He brought his young daughter and she had an amazing time. I've never read anything regarding rowdy behavior like you see at F&W. I planned on taking my son (13yrs old last year) without hesitation and will do so this year if it's offered.

@MeghanTy I'm with you, research pays off!

Yes and it was a great review, but I was curious as to other opinions as well.

 

[Regan117]

We got in line for the 7 Dwarfs one night at 11:50pm and only waited 5 minutes. Another night, we got into the Jack and Sally line around 11:30pm and waited about 20 minutes. I've always had good luck doing these at the very end of the night.

 

[Regan117]

Yes and it was a great review, but I was curious as to other opinions as well.

We did Club Villain twice. There were no rowdy adults. The food was excellent, the themed desserts were cool, and the characters were incredible. The show is also really good. I think this is the best upcharge event they have offered at WDW.

 

[ErinsMommy]

We did Club Villain twice. There were no rowdy adults. The food was excellent, the themed desserts were cool, and the characters were incredible. The show is also really good. I think this is the best upcharge event they have offered at WDW.

Awesome, thank you!