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

[disneybeautyfnp]

I totally agree with @Cluelyss You can get SotMK card starting at 4pm but wanted to add the following: This line can be long at the beginning and you must wear your party wrist band to pick this up. The CM's in charge will mark you party wrist band with a magic marker to show you received it also it is ONE per wrist band.
Can't wait to get ours!

Can you explain what these cards are for and where can it be picke dup from please? Thank you!

 

[kydisneyfans]

We do a mix of everything during the parties, arriving around 5:00 PM and closing the park down.

Trick or Treat is a must. Where else can 40 year old adults beg for candy?
We do hit some rides, if the lines are short/walk on. No sense in wasting time in a line for a ride we can do some other time.
We eat a quick serve meal, usually at Cosmic Rays.
Fireworks are a must, the parade is also.
Character lines only if short. We haven't done many character photos the past few years.
We may stop and gander at some shows, but they are not a priority.

For us it's a fun, relaxing evening of strolling around, hitting favorite rides, costume watch, trick or treat, and chill out. Considering it would cost about as much to attend a sporting event or concert with decent seats, we'll continue to go.

 

[lovingeire]

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?

I haven't do the Halloween party before, but we frequently watch the parade from Frontierland and then follow it out towards the hub for fireworks. It's always worked for us in the past, but we'll see if we change our mind for this party.

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?

It is not a prepay event. And yes, you can use your dining plan for it.

 

[yoda22]

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?

Last year, we had a great spot for viewing the parade in Frontierland, and we arrived about 10 minutes prior to the Headless Horseman's ride. This was a Tuesday night party (10/18).

 

[monique5]

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?

Not prepay. Yes, you can use dining credits, 1 credit. I believe 2D cancel, but verify. When get bill tell them on DDP or scan MB.

 

[FoxC63]

Why you should bring your Method of Payment with You - Here's what a fellow DISer had to say:
"So it's pouring here. I was waking in ankle+ deep water with thunder and lightening everywhere. Got in line and told us we could get tickets for Friday- sure because I love this party. Then we get there and no Friday party so they will give us a 1 day park hopper each good for anytime-however there is no proof of this no email we just show up at guest services 10 years from now and it's there. Mike and I don't buy it so we wait an hour for a refund. Well the credit card I used I didn't bring with me because it expired this month and I didn't want to have it and then have it expire. So they wanted to give me the $160 in a Disney gift card. I said no. I mean we all know I'll spend the money here but it's just principle ...finally got a cash refund." MNSSHP 2016 Post #5519

 

[Kudmani]

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?

You will pay as you do with you other ADRs. We have done the Holiday Dine & Springtime Dine Fantasmic! packages. The food is not my favorite, but the character costumes are super cute.

 

[FoxC63]

Can you explain what these cards are for and where can it be picke dup from please? Thank you!

They are Scorer's of the Magic Kingdom Card. During MNSSHP and MVMCP they give them out at the Fire Station on Main Street. These are Limited Edition and quite valuable. Here's last years 2016:


Also this is a free game you can play at Magic Kingdom. Here's a few links that explain it:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/sorcerers/

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133992/sorcerers-magic-kingdom

 

[yoda22]

I also want to get some Magic shots!

The magic shots at MNSSHP are the best! Some of our favorite photos from that trip, and they offered so many. They even offered two animated shots (we missed those, sadly!).

 

[Bex258]

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.

It really comes done to personal preference. I want to meet them because these will most likely be my only Halloween parties (I want to experience another time of year for my next trip). I'm already spending 1 full day, 2 and a bit mornings in the park and one evening of non party time in MK so rides are not a priority. Other than I'd like to ride HM. I'd rather not spend hours queuing but I want to make sure I get the things I really want done (also parade, fireworks and show) in the first party and have a bit more of a relaxed time for the second one.

They're cute aren't they, great bargain for £3. I've bought 3 pairs - 2 of them I've painted in Halloween and Christmas colours to wear in the parks. You can guarantee they won't stay on as this will be the first time I've worn these at Disney World but for a few quid I'll give them a try lol. Have you not found that over the last couple of years that primark have sold some great disney products?
I can't wait to see what I'll buy next and get eye rolls from my partner when i lug it all home haha

I had to go back to replace something (chewing gum in my throw blanket) so I went and picked up two more so I can decorate those. I haven't worn them before but I shall make an effort I did spent £30 on a pair from etsy after all. I have a pair from Asda's kids section I found a few years back on sale for £1 as well. They have although sometimes I don't like the fabric they use or the colours (a good thing as well as it stops me buying so much) I got a Mickey head chalk board a while back and started my Disney count down on it.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

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.

Good to know, I'm paying for the whole trip with Disney gift cards! Other then flights.

 

[IrishNYC]

We plan to watch the parade from around Frontierland, @dfurst05 because we'll be focusing on rides on that side of the park when we arrive, then move towards NFL and Tomorrowland after the first Parade.

 

[FoxC63]

Here's a great easy to read 2016 trip report with photos, perfect for newbies too!

http://farawaylisamae.com/2016/11/17/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-is-it-worth-the-money/

 

[FoxC63]

Good to know, I'm paying for the whole trip with Disney gift cards! Other then flights.

If I may make one more suggestion, be sure to label them.

 

[IrishNYC]

Good to know, I'm paying for the whole trip with Disney gift cards! Other then flights.

I keep a spreadsheet of what I pay to my TA (via gift card) and when, so I keep the GC numbers noted, too.

 

[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?

Not prepay. Yes, you can use dining credits, 1 credit. I believe 2D cancel, but verify. When get bill tell them on DDP or scan MB.

She forgot to mention a great perk, they received goody bags! Make sure you take photos as Minnie and her guests will be in Halloween attire! This would be a great opportunity to scratch them off the "Halloween Must-Do Character List"!

 

[dfurst05]

Why you should bring your Method of Payment with You - Here's what a fellow DISer had to say:
"So it's pouring here. I was waking in ankle+ deep water with thunder and lightening everywhere. Got in line and told us we could get tickets for Friday- sure because I love this party. Then we get there and no Friday party so they will give us a 1 day park hopper each good for anytime-however there is no proof of this no email we just show up at guest services 10 years from now and it's there. Mike and I don't buy it so we wait an hour for a refund. Well the credit card I used I didn't bring with me because it expired this month and I didn't want to have it and then have it expire. So they wanted to give me the $160 in a Disney gift card. I said no. I mean we all know I'll spend the money here but it's just principle ...finally got a cash refund." MNSSHP 2016 Post #5519

What if I plan to pay for the party tickets with a gift card??

 

[FoxC63]

I keep a spreadsheet of what I pay to my TA (via gift card) and when, so I keep the GC numbers noted, too.

I put them in my binder and take it with me. Binder aka "clipboard of fun" @Kindermouse or Sue Heck Malcolm in the Middle - "Glitter covered Disney Binder" @smallworldnh

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

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Here's a great easy to read 2016 trip report with photos, perfect for newbies too!

http://farawaylisamae.com/2016/11/17/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-is-it-worth-the-money/

This is great thank you!

 

[IrishNYC]

What if I plan to pay for the party tickets with a gift card??

The party tickets are supposed to be non-refundable. Last year was an exception because of the storm, but I'd say just like if you cancel your resort reservation that you paid for with gift cards, it gets refunded back to the gift card(s) you paid with.

Edited: (because I can never stop talking) You don't need the physical card for a refund, just keep a note of it somewhere, then you can go to disneygiftcard.com and transfer the money to a physical card.