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

[AngelDisney]

I would not want to use too much time on dining as well. Is Columbia Harbour House open during the party? Do they have a special menu, a smaller menu or the regular menu? Older threads said it closed early at 5 pm, but MNSSHP info for 2016 stated that It opened till 8 pm. Hope it stays the same for this year. Can we eat while waiting in line for M & G?

Thanks in advance and have fun planning!

 

[Art08]

I'm so excited to go to this! At first my fiance and I where debating on doing it, but as soon as we saw Nightmare Before Christmas and Chernabog (My fiance's favorite villain) We made our minds up definitely will be watching for the dates.

 

[Raya]

I would not want to use too much time on dining as well. Is Columbia Harbour House open during the party? Do they have a special menu, a smaller menu or the regular menu?

In the past the stated closing was when the party started. They may have stayed open slightly later, but they were definitely wrapping up the day at 7pm. No special menu during the afternoon before the party or for the short amount of party time they are open.

 

[Cluelyss]

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!

Thanks! We may still pull the kids out if we have to....Halloween is my favorite time of year at WDW and my hubby also happens to be celebrating a milestone birthday this October, so need to find a way to go!

I do recall you had to miss last year, was so sad for you, but hope you got some memorable time with your mom.

Welcome back to the planning!!

 

[FoxC63]

Can we eat while waiting in line for M & G? Thanks in advance and have fun planning!

YES you can! Or you could stand in line while other members of your party grab a bite. Just be sure to let the people BEHIND you know what's going on. This isn't mandatory but it is polite. I've never been in a situation where another guest gave me any grief nor have I read it posted on the threads. It will really benefit you to be friendly to them in case you have to go to the restroom

 

[FoxC63]

Thanks! We may still pull the kids out if we have to....Halloween is my favorite time of year at WDW and my hubby also happens to be celebrating a milestone birthday this October, so need to find a way to go!

I do recall you had to miss last year, was so sad for you, but hope you got some memorable time with your mom.

Welcome back to the planning!!

Thanks! Mom is still ticking away but I'll leave it at that. We'll be celebrating my birthday as well. Let's plan to grab a drink somewhere! Yummy for my tummy!

 

[AngelDisney]

YES you can! Or you could stand in line while other members of your party grab a bite. Just be sure to let the people BEHIND you know what's going on. This isn't mandatory but it is polite. I've never been in a situation where another guest gave me any grief nor have I read it posted on the threads. It will really benefit you to be friendly to them in case you have to go to the bathroom

 

[AngelDisney]

In the past the stated closing was when the party started. They may have stayed open slightly later, but they were definitely wrapping up the day at 7pm. No special menu during the afternoon before the party or for the short amount of party time they are open.

 

[FoxC63]

I'm so excited to go to this! At first my fiance and I where debating on doing it, but as soon as we saw Nightmare Before Christmas and Chernabog (My fiance's favorite villain) We made our minds up definitely will be watching for the dates.

to the party! And may I say What a cute couple you two make! Hubba, hubba

 

[Farro]

I would not want to use too much time on dining as well. Is Columbia Harbour House open during the party? Do they have a special menu, a smaller menu or the regular menu? Older threads said it closed early at 5 pm, but MNSSHP info for 2016 stated that It opened till 8 pm. Hope it stays the same for this year. Can we eat while waiting in line for M & G?

Thanks in advance and have fun planning!

Where are you staying?

Another option would be to get a quick service at one of the hotels. Contempo Cafe has some decent quick service. You can get there around 4 or so and then walk over to Magic Kingdom. When we went at 4 we didn't get a ton done outside of any fast passes because it was still crowded from the day. Unless you are planning to get in line early for a special character, I wouldn't worry too much about being there the first couple of hours.

 

[AngelDisney]

Where are you staying?

Another option would be to get a quick service at one of the hotels. Contempo Cafe has some decent quick service. You can get there around 4 or so and then walk over to Magic Kingdom. When we went at 4 we didn't get a ton done outside of any fast passes because it was still crowded from the day. Unless you are planning to get in line early for a special character, I wouldn't worry too much about being there the first couple of hours.

Thanks for the suggestion! We will be staying at Beach Club. I am planning to get FP+ for a ride or two from 4-6 then get some food and line up for M & G. We will be getting the express transportation for park hopping. If we decide not to go early, we can have an early dinner at Epcot then hop over to MK. Hope the service continues into September.

 

[kayteekt]

We attended our first MNSSHP last year. We are not huge Halloween people but we loved it! Planning a to make a short trip, just before Halloween, primarily for party this year. Waiting for official dates before I start the search for a good deal on a poly room. DH and I have stayed there for ann trips and I want our kiddos to be able to experience it as well. Plus, perfect location for the party! Exited to follow along.

 

[sherlockmiles]

The Power of Disney!!

Having a bit of a stressful week - work, personal, home life, everything.......Had to cancel weekend plans to attend a phenomenal themed private party in Manhattan...........

We'd decided to finally attend MNSSHP this year....ok, no big deal, love the suggestion of going to 2 parties so that is our intention. Trying to keep up with the DIS board information..........

Looked up hotels, and flights this morning. Decided to book POR instead of value as a treat. Got great flight and hotel info....

So I'm booking as soon as I get out of work today!

*poof* & *pixie dust*

feel better/happier already.......3:30 pm can't come fast enough!

MNSSHP, Food & Wine, yeah!

 

[Cluelyss]

The Power of Disney!!

Having a bit of a stressful week - work, personal, home life, everything.......Had to cancel weekend plans to attend a phenomenal themed private party in Manhattan...........

We'd decided to finally attend MNSSHP this year....ok, no big deal, love the suggestion of going to 2 parties so that is our intention. Trying to keep up with the DIS board information..........

Looked up hotels, and flights this morning. Decided to book POR instead of value as a treat. Got great flight and hotel info....

So I'm booking as soon as I get out of work today!

*poof* & *pixie dust*

feel better/happier already.......3:30 pm can't come fast enough!

MNSSHP, Food & Wine, yeah!

Disney makes everything better! Working on a large project for work, knowing that once it's complete I can work on the spreadsheets my June trip! Great motivation!!

 

[DaniellePoppins]

Hi Everyone! Newbie to MNSSHP. I've done MVMCP before though. My question is on timing. As it looks like we won't know dates before I have to make ADR on the 16th, I'm curious when I should project the party during my trip to be. We're at BCV September 12-17. OP said the usual days in September during the week are Tuesday and Thursday. However when I looked back on last year's dates, it looked like the time of the month I'm going would more likely be Tuesday and Friday. Should I plan for it to be the Friday (15th) or should I plan for it on the Thursday (14th). I would need to rearrange my current plans if it were on the Thursday. Maybe even make two dining reservations and cancel the one I don't need? Any insight would be great! Thanks!

 

[AngelDisney]

Hi Everyone! Newbie to MNSSHP. I've done MVMCP before though. My question is on timing. As it looks like we won't know dates before I have to make ADR on the 16th, I'm curious when I should project the party during my trip to be. We're at BCV September 12-17. OP said the usual days in September during the week are Tuesday and Thursday. However when I looked back on last year's dates, it looked like the time of the month I'm going would more likely be Tuesday and Friday. Should I plan for it to be the Friday (15th) or should I plan for it on the Thursday (14th). I would need to rearrange my current plans if it were on the Thursday. Maybe even make two dining reservations and cancel the one I don't need? Any insight would be great! Thanks!

I have made ADRs for dining and will cancel if needed for the party.

 

[cvjpirate]

Thank you for all the information, hope I can make it for my 1st MNSSHP this Oct.

 

[FoxC63]

Hi Everyone! Newbie to MNSSHP. I've done MVMCP before though. My question is on timing. As it looks like we won't know dates before I have to make ADR on the 16th, I'm curious when I should project the party during my trip to be. We're at BCV September 12-17. OP said the usual days in September during the week are Tuesday and Thursday. However when I looked back on last year's dates, it looked like the time of the month I'm going would more likely be Tuesday and Friday. Should I plan for it to be the Friday (15th) or should I plan for it on the Thursday (14th). I would need to rearrange my current plans if it were on the Thursday. Maybe even make two dining reservations and cancel the one I don't need? Any insight would be great! Thanks!

Just a quick question, what time were you planning on making ADR's for the party?

 

[sherlockmiles]

YEAH - ALL BOOKED (hotel, flights, memory maker, ME)

Arriving 9/10 - I think that means my 180 day window opens on March 14th....???

 

[wdw4rfam]

YEAH - ALL BOOKED (hotel, flights, memory maker, ME)

Arriving 9/10 - I think that means my 180 day window opens on March 14th....???

That's our arrival too. We are at AKL from 10th-18th. Looking at Tuesday for the party. I will be up with you on march 14th for ADRs