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

[Disneylover99]

When do the dates tend to be released?

Hopefully this month! Happy March 1st everyone!

 

[KCanuck]

Thanks everyone for answering my question about making ADRs after 7:00. I'll be watching like a hawk and I'll report back if I see a change. I'm hoping to enter the park at 4:00, get our wristbands, use some FPs, eat dinner, and then do the party. I was hoping for BOG at 6:00, but if they suddenly open up ADRs starting at 7:00 I'll grab a 7:00 one if I can. If the two dates in August end up not being MNSSHP it's going to be a big disappointment lol.

 

[IrishNYC]

Thanks everyone for answering my question about making ADRs after 7:00. I'll be watching like a hawk and I'll report back if I see a change. I'm hoping to enter the park at 4:00, get our wristbands, use some FPs, eat dinner, and then do the party. I was hoping for BOG at 6:00, but if they suddenly open up ADRs starting at 7:00 I'll grab a 7:00 one if I can. If the two dates in August end up not being MNSSHP it's going to be a big disappointment lol.

Do you really want to waste 1-2 hours of party time on an ADR?

 

[Raya]

Do you really want to waste 1-2 hours of party time on an ADR?

Not the original poster, but I'll respond: There aren't a lot of good food choices available during the party - sweets, candy, fast food, sure; healthy choices, no. I rarely eat dinner before 4pm, and even if I did, I would find myself hungry 4 to 6 hours later (10pm-ish). I'd rather spend an hour of party time eating a reasonably healthy meal at a sit down restaurant than rely on whatever may be open. I tried that in 2012 and ended up eating mostly carbs for dinner at Pinocchio Village Haus (not a green veggie in sight!).

Also, the table service restaurants often do something 'fun' for the holiday. The year we ate at CRT there was a special gourmet coffin dessert. As a foodie that's a much better use of my party time than a M&G.

 

[IrishNYC]

We're foodies (and as foodies, we hate most food at Disney with a few exceptions), too, and don't plan on a lot of M&Gs at the party, but I feel like there are so many unique things to see and do, I can't waste that time. We don't go to disney often, this is our first party, and probably the last time we'll be there for 4-5 years, so that's a lot of time to waste to me. We'll have TS earlier in the day, then just have something quick and easy at the party.

 

[KCanuck]

We need to get out of the heat and sit (bad back), and I haven't been to BOG in years. In a perfect scenario I would eat 6:00 to 7:30, but 7:00 to 8:30 is fine. We could do a lot of rides between 4:00 to 7:00 and then 8:30 to close. That's our priority. I probably won't get BOG anyway and we will find some a/c somewhere else ; )
Maybe MNSSHP dates will be released today... sending positive thoughts.

 

[FoxC63]

Not the original poster, but I'll respond: There aren't a lot of good food choices available during the party - sweets, candy, fast food, sure; healthy choices, no. I rarely eat dinner before 4pm, and even if I did, I would find myself hungry 4 to 6 hours later (10pm-ish). I'd rather spend an hour of party time eating a reasonably healthy meal at a sit down restaurant than rely on whatever may be open. I tried that in 2012 and ended up eating mostly carbs for dinner at Pinocchio Village Haus (not a green veggie in sight!).

Also, the table service restaurants often do something 'fun' for the holiday. The year we ate at CRT there was a special gourmet coffin dessert. As a foodie that's a much better use of my party time than a M&G.

We usually do TS around 2:15 and are done no later than 2:45 at our resort. Then we get dressed and head to MK by 3:30 as the line for security can be long. They do offer a cart by Liberty Square that offers fresh veggies with dip, humus with chips and yogurt with fresh fruit. There are plenty of choices including grabbing something from Star Bucks as well. I agree with @IrishNYC. One thing to note when making your ADR on a Party night is that the actual event starts at 7PM. Food for thought. And this being YOUR trip, plan accordingly and you'll have a great time.

 

[FoxC63]

We need to get out of the heat and sit (bad back), and I haven't been to BOG in years. In a perfect scenario I would eat 6:00 to 7:30, but 7:00 to 8:30 is fine. We could do a lot of rides between 4:00 to 7:00 and then 8:30 to close. That's our priority. I probably won't get BOG anyway and we will find some a/c somewhere else ; )
Maybe MNSSHP dates will be released today... sending positive thoughts.

I would highly recommend an ADR at 4pm at BOG and you'll still be able to meet the Beast and get a party wrist band close by without having to leave the park.

 

[Daisybell911]

I would highly recommend an ADR at 4pm at BOG and you'll still be able to meet the Beast and get a party wrist band close by without having to leave the park.

That is my plan completely!

 

[Cluelyss]

Well it's OFFICIAL - we're going to Disney! Woot!!! Our dates will be Thursday, Oct 26th - Wednesday, Nov 1st DH, DS and I will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge Villas - first time staying there and looking so forward to going! We'll be attending two MNSSHP and hopefully Club Villain.Costumes include: DC Comics Two Face DH, Joker DS and Harley Quinn DM and for the second party Alice in Wonderland Red Queen Guards DH & DS and Red Queen DM.

I'll have to dust of my trusty sewing machine and complete a few of these costumes - Oh! I'm so thrilled!!!

We are booked 10/26-10/29 (and crossing our fingers that the school calendar matches up!) - and will be doing an AIW theme too! DH and I will be Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee - DD will be Alice and DS is deciding between Mad Hatter and White Rabbit. Maybe we'll run into you!!

 

[LindseyJo22]

We are taking a trip October 4-8, and hoping that there will be a party sometime in that range! This would be our first party and probably our only one for a while - so I'm thinking it is worth the large ticket price, even though it's rather expensive!

Do the tickets for October usually sell out very quickly? We have a trip in May we are saving for as well, so I'd like to know if we should purchase tickets ASAP or if it's possible to wait. Also, can you buy tickets with a Disney gift card?

 

[Cluelyss]

We are taking a trip October 4-8, and hoping that there will be a party sometime in that range! This would be our first party and probably our only one for a while - so I'm thinking it is worth the large ticket price, even though it's rather expensive!

Do the tickets for October usually sell out very quickly? We have a trip in May we are saving for as well, so I'd like to know if we should purchase tickets ASAP or if it's possible to wait. Also, can you buy tickets with a Disney gift card?

Halloween is usually the first October date to sell out, and that hasn't happened until August the last few years (maybe even later last year?). So you definitely don't need to buy them opening day, but if there's a night you really want, I'd buy sooner than later. You just never know, and once they're sold out, they're sold out. And yes, you can purchase with a GC. You are limited to 1 GC when purchasing online, so if you have multiple either combine then first, or order over the phone.

 

[LindseyJo22]

Halloween is usually the first October date to sell out, and that hasn't happened until August the last few years (maybe even later last year?). So you definitely don't need to buy them opening day, but if there's a night you really want, I'd buy sooner than later. You just never know, and once they're sold out, they're sold out. And yes, you can purchase with a GC. You are limited to 1 GC when purchasing online, so if you have multiple either combine then first, or order over the phone.

Awesome, thanks! We have one gift card that we just put all our trip money on, so that shouldn't be a huge issue I'm hoping we can manage to get a night where there is an AP or DVC discount, but in October I don't know how likely it is. But we'll see. I'll probably want to buy sooner anyway, just to know we have the ticket!

 

[FoxC63]

We are booked 10/26-10/29 (and crossing our fingers that the school calendar matches up!) - and will be doing an AIW theme too! DH and I will be Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee - DD will be Alice and DS is deciding between Mad Hatter and White Rabbit. Maybe we'll run into you!!

Glad to see you on the boards, always a pleasure reading your posts!
We're having to pull DS out of school but I'm not worried about him catching up. Last year you may remember we had planned on attending WDW for 6 nights during MNSSHP, then a week before our trip I was notified about my mother's poor health. We canceled our trip (Disney & Delta were VERY generous) and ended up going to CO. DS missed 7 days of school - woof! But he managed 5 A's & 1 B, can't complain about that! LOL! Also we get NO breaks in Oct.
If you started any threads please send me a link, you always do an amazing job and if would be nice to stay informed.


It would be awesome to meet up with you & your family! Fingers crossed!

 

[FoxC63]

We are taking a trip October 4-8, and hoping that there will be a party sometime in that range! This would be our first party and probably our only one for a while - so I'm thinking it is worth the large ticket price, even though it's rather expensive!

Do the tickets for October usually sell out very quickly? We have a trip in May we are saving for as well, so I'd like to know if we should purchase tickets ASAP or if it's possible to wait. Also, can you buy tickets with a Disney gift card?

to the party! Be sure to stay on top of the first page on this thread for any and all updates! I agree with @Cluelyss if you have your dates in mind buy them before they sell out. And I have purchased MNSSHP tickets with a GC as well as Memory Maker! Also Star Bucks is at WDW and you can use Star Bucks GC there too - for food & beverages so stock on them if needed. Groupon & Visa Check out often run promotions: Pay $10 get $20 Star Bucks GC.

 

[DiannaVM]

I am going to join in because we HOPE we can at least make it to MNSSHP (we actually want to try for MVMCP this year) but we will see how it goes, but yay! I just got back from Marathon weekend and I still feel excited about whenever my next trip is ^_^

 

[FoxC63]

Awesome, thanks! We have one gift card that we just put all our trip money on, so that shouldn't be a huge issue I'm hoping we can manage to get a night where there is an AP or DVC discount, but in October I don't know how likely it is. But we'll see. I'll probably want to buy sooner anyway, just to know we have the ticket!

Here's what things looked like in 2016 - so for your dates in 2017 I hope it works out for you! Sending pixie dust your way °O°


MNSSHP 2016
Annual Passholder Advance Pricing
September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20 & 25 - Adult $71.34, Child $66.03
September 23 - $83.07/$77.75
September 29 & 30 - $77.75/$72.42
October 2 & 6 - $85.20/$79.88

Disney Vacation Club Advance Pricing
September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20 & 25 - Adult $71.36, Child $66.03
September 23 - $83.07/$77.75
September 29 & 30 - $77.75/$72.42
October 2 & 6 - $85.20/$79.88
October 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18 & 20 - $93.72/$88.40

 

[FoxC63]

I am going to join in because we HOPE we can at least make it to MNSSHP (we actually want to try for MVMCP this year) but we will see how it goes, but yay! I just got back from Marathon weekend and I still feel excited about whenever my next trip is ^_^

to the party! Hope things work out for you too!

 

[FoxC63]

Do you really want to waste 1-2 hours of party time on an ADR?

Last time I asked this question I got slammed! LOL! But I totally agree with you, too much to do so little time!

 

[Farro]

Hopefully this month! Happy March 1st everyone!

Excellent.