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

[FoxC63]

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

I think the price is a bit spooky! Many have said it was money well spent but most likely a one time thing due to the cost.

 

[Jays2013]

I know the party on Halloween will sell out... but how fast will it (probably) sell out? I've been checking every morning, but I have work and, well, life, and can't necessarily check really early every day. I'm getting a little stressed. Will I have some wiggle room to get tickets? I hope?

(And since I'm asking, when does the Halloween dessert party usually go on sale? I haven't decided if we're going to do the Halloween one, the Star Wars one, or neither, but we're still considering. TIA!)

 

[FoxC63]

Hallowishes

2016 Ticket Prices: 5/4/16 via wdwnt.com, KtP, Chip & Co

2016 Sale Date: 5/5/16

 

[lovingeire]

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.

I have a client who took her three kids, ages 9-13, to Club Villain and they LOVED it! She said it was one of the best things she's done at Disney and well worth the money. Kinda second hand information, but she's pretty honest so I don't think she'd spin it any other way than truthfully.

 

[ErinsMommy]

What amazes me about the ticket sales this year - or lack thereof since prices/tickets haven't been listed yet - is based off last year the first party is a week earlier, and now we're almost a week past the date they were put on sale last year. Seems Disney has their focus on changing menus, Pandora, Headless Horseman event, and the party itself is their lowest priority.

 

[monique5]

I know the party on Halloween will sell out... but how fast will it (probably) sell out? I've been checking every morning, but I have work and, well, life, and can't necessarily check really early every day. I'm getting a little stressed. Will I have some wiggle room to get tickets? I hope?

(And since I'm asking, when does the Halloween dessert party usually go on sale? I haven't decided if we're going to do the Halloween one, the Star Wars one, or neither, but we're still considering. TIA!)

Tickets do not sell out that fast. Post #2 lists the dates tickets sold out last year. Post #2 also has link to 2016 thread which has dates party sold out in 2015. Last year, Dessert Party ADRs became available the same day as tickets, but you have to be in your 180D of visit.

 

[DonaldDuck77]

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.

We were one and done with even moderately popular "special" characters. We much prefer to spend time on rides. People will say, "but you can do that during the day". Not the way we do trips. The party is either one of the few or the only prime time for us to ride MK rides (this upcoming trip, it will be the only time we are in MK). We watch the parades and the fireworks (not necessarily from a main street spot). And we did watch the Hocus Pocus show even though we hadn't planned on it until we happened to be walking by when it was about to start. And we just do candy as we go, never with a plan. But we did Winnie the Pooh and gang with costumes, and Donald and Goofy with costumes. And that was enough for party-exclusive meets for us. It takes up so much time, that we don't feel it is worth it compared to doing parties like we do. Lots of rides with short lines.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

What amazes me about the ticket sales this year - or lack thereof since prices/tickets haven't been listed yet - is based off last year the first party is a week earlier, and now we're almost a week past the date they were put on sale last year. Seems Disney has their focus on changing menus, Pandora, Headless Horseman event, and the party itself is their lowest priority.

I get Pandora and menus changing being stressful and all but still!

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Didn't someone say earlier in the thread that ticket sells were down last year? Maybe that's why they are late putting them up this year.

 

[DonaldDuck77]

There were definitely fewer sellouts compared to past years. Maybe they are sharpening their pencils and trying to maximize profit rather than ticket price. We can hope.

 

[Jays2013]

Tickets do not sell out that fast. Post #2 lists the dates tickets sold out last year. Post #2 also has link to 2016 thread which has dates party sold out in 2015. Last year, Dessert Party ADRs became available the same day as tickets, but you have to be in your 180D of visit.

Aahhh... I read the first posts but I apparently missed that/blocked it out/forgot, whatever. Thank you!

 

[dfurst05]

We were one and done with even moderately popular "special" characters. We much prefer to spend time on rides. People will say, "but you can do that during the day". Not the way we do trips. The party is either one of the few or the only prime time for us to ride MK rides (this upcoming trip, it will be the only time we are in MK). We watch the parades and the fireworks (not necessarily from a main street spot). And we did watch the Hocus Pocus show even though we hadn't planned on it until we happened to be walking by when it was about to start. And we just do candy as we go, never with a plan. But we did Winnie the Pooh and gang with costumes, and Donald and Goofy with costumes. And that was enough for party-exclusive meets for us. It takes up so much time, that we don't feel it is worth it compared to doing parties like we do. Lots of rides with short lines.

Glad to see someone who focuses on rides during parties - a little bit different take on the party then a lot of other people on the board. We still haven't decided what our party priorities are going to be but short wait times for rides is what caught my attention regarding the party so I certainly plan to do at least a few rides.

If not main street where do you usually try and catch the parades/fireworks?

 

[dtrain]

Can anyone confirm if you can use a Disney gift card to purchase Halloween Party tickets? Thanks.

 

[yoda22]

Does everyone have their ADR's and Daily Itineraries done?

Fri. Oct 27 – HS:
5:05 Minnie’s Seasonal Dine or Club Villain

Sat. Oct 28 – EP:
8:10 Garden Grill (Breakfast)
4:40 Beaches & Cream
8pm Sleepy Hallow

Sun. Oct 29 – MK: **MNSSHP #1
11:35 Liberty Tree Tavern

Mon. Oct 30 – EP:
8:15 Akershus (Breakfast)
7:45 Rose Crown

Tues. Oct 31 – MK: **MNSSHP #2
12:45 Noon Whispering Canyon Café
4pm Be Our Guest (Dessert Only)

Wed. Nov. 1:
9:30 Trattoria al Forno Bon Voyage Adventure Character Breakfast

Wooohoooo!

Yes! Our trip is 9/29-10/7, so excited, and here are our plans/ADRs:

9/29: Hollywood Studios
12:30pm Hollywood & Vine Minnie's Seasonal Dine

9/30: Magic Kingdom
11:50am CRT

10/1: MNSSHP #1
5pm BBB appointment for DD (she wants to be witch Minnie!)

10/3: Animal Kingdom

10/4: Epcot
10:15am Garden Grill

10/5: MNSSHP #2

10/6: 8pm Return to Sleepy Hollow event at Fort Wilderness

 

[CMNJ]

Can anyone confirm if you can use a Disney gift card to purchase Halloween Party tickets? Thanks.

Yes

 

[FoxC63]

Can anyone confirm if you can use a Disney gift card to purchase Halloween Party tickets? Thanks.

I most certainly can I've done it. I had multiple Disney GC and turned them into one at $1000. then was able to secure my tickets in one transaction.

I also should add we had to cancel our trip Disney refunded the tickets on the Disney Gift Card so don't throw them away and be sure to bring them with you to the party. If you have bad weather the refund will go back to the original method of payment. This goes for Credit cards too.

 

[FoxC63]

Yes! Our trip is 9/29-10/7, so excited, and here are our plans/ADRs:

9/29: Hollywood Studios
12:30pm Hollywood & Vine Minnie's Seasonal Dine

9/30: Magic Kingdom
11:50am CRT

10/1: MNSSHP #1
5pm BBB appointment for DD (she wants to be witch Minnie!)

10/3: Animal Kingdom

10/4: Epcot
10:15am Garden Grill

10/5: MNSSHP #2

10/6: 8pm Return to Sleepy Hollow event at Fort Wilderness

This sounds awesome! Love the BBB too! Makes me wish I had a daughter

 

[DonaldDuck77]

Glad to see someone who focuses on rides during parties - a little bit different take on the party then a lot of other people on the board. We still haven't decided what our party priorities are going to be but short wait times for rides is what caught my attention regarding the party so I certainly plan to do at least a few rides.

If not main street where do you usually try and catch the parades/fireworks?

The majority seem to be locals or people on long trips with the party being a special day with different things to do than regular MK stuff. We tend to do short trips. This time we will have 3 days (not counting travel). 1 water park day, 1 day to see Pandora, and the party. Our style of trip may have to change once we use up all of our days on our non-expiring tickets from 2015.

We tend to end up in the circus area by fireworks time. You don't see any castle projections from here, but the fireworks view is great with little crowds. I wouldn't recommend this for the first time viewing though.

 

[disneybeautyfnp]

Hollywood Studios

Minnie’s Halloween Dine with Fantasmic Dining Package
Lunch & Dinner
Dates: Sept 4, 2017 – Nov. 5, 2017
Cost: $57 per adult and $35 per child, plus tax. Some dining plans accepted.

Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/fantasmic-dining-package/

Is this a prepay event? i was wondering because I was able to reserve it last night without paying anything. Will I be charged at check in? Can I use my dining plan for this?

 

[FoxC63]

Is this a prepay event? i was wondering because I was able to reserve it last night without paying anything. Will I be charged at check in? Can I use my dining plan for this?

I think @monique5 is best suited to answer this, she attended it last year. We were planning on it but we cancelled our trip though I believe you can as "some dining plans accepted"