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

[Travelgrrl]

Thought I would ask but since I have never been to a MNSSHP would going twice seem a but extreme? I see all the activities listed and looks like it would be better spread out over two nights then one. Any advice welcomed!

We are going twice; once with a large group of 17 (which is like herding cats, so I doubt we'll see and do as much the first party). The second party we'll only be a party of 7, so that's the one where we'll do everything we didn't get to in party #1. Also, you get to wear two different costumes, which is a bonus if you love getting dressed up!

I will be going from the Sept 24th to October 1st.

We'll be at the Sept 24th Sunday MNSSHP and Tuesday 26th party too. Will you be going to either of these?

Forgive the total noob question, but can someone point me towards a set of guidelines for what is an acceptable costume for an adult? And I don't mean in terms of no gore, no blood, must not be a "sexy" police officer or the like. I'm a costumer, and I value meticulous construction and "accuracy". I'd love to do a short-haired Rapunzel costume (with wig, in my case) or a Jedi Knight, but I'd be afraid of getting turned away for violating the rules regarding Disney IP. I have a fun back-up idea that involves a light-up skirt, and I can't find anything specifically forbidding lights but I also can't find anything allowing lights on clothing.

I had a light up costume last MNSSHP, and got a lot of great comments from CMs and partygoers; that's completely allowed. The lights were attached to large wings but I made them soft sculptured so they didn't get in the way of crowds or on rides.

I've seen PERFECT Disney costumes at MNSSHP; that is no worry at all. Make your costume meticulously; Disney will not care. Just don't set yourself up on Main Street, signing autographs and taking tons of pictures with guests. It's OK to pose for a photo or two as the night goes on, but don't make it all you do at the party or else you may get warned. The rule is so that someone doesn't come in drunk or acting inappropriately as Cinderella, then displays those behaviors in front of kids, while pretending to actually BE Cinderella. Well behaved characters won't get a glance, unless it's an appreciative glance over their costume!

 

[MrTriPod]

Also, that's where the parade starts, so there's much less of a gap between the Headless Horseman and the rest of the parade. If you are down by the flagpole, for example, there's like a 20 minute gap.

If you're at Frontierland for the start of the first Boo to you parade on a sold out night:
1) How much time should I allow to find a place to sit
2) How long does it last

If you're at Main Street for the start of the second Zootopia Party Patrol and parade on a sold out night:
1) How much time should I allow to find a place to sit
2) How long does it last

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you! I'm just wondering which is the easier option. Party line at the entrance or regular ticket there and get my band inside the park somewhere.

Depends what time you are arriving. The party line is generally to the right (and the CMs will have signs) so just eyeball it when you arrive. Between 3:30 and 4:30 GA will probably be faster. Earlier than that, the party line won't be moving. After that, it's a toss up.

 

[Cluelyss]

If you're at Frontierland for the start of the first Boo to you parade on a sold out night:
1) How much time should I allow to find a place to sit
2) How long does it last

If you're at Main Street for the start of the second Zootopia Party Patrol and parade on a sold out night:
1) How much time should I allow to find a place to sit
2) How long does it last

The parade itself is just shy of 20 minutes. On a sold out night (really any night), for the first parade in Frontierland, the front row spots will likely be claimed 60 minutes in advance. Second parade you can likely grab a spot at the end of Main Street 30-45 minutes out.

 

[MrTriPod]

If the monorail is working, it should only take about 10/15 minutes to get to MK from Poly. If not, MK is the next boat stop and that will take a bit longer.

For my second MVMCP in December last year, the monorail broke at GF while I was staying there. The people flooded the boat deck, managers came out explaining more were coming so we could get to our party, etc. It took over an hour for me to get to MK from GF that time. This was after the day I was heading to TTC and rolled back into MK and evacuated.

What do you mean if the monorail is working? Does it break down often? Should we allow more time for travel in our plans?

 

[MrTriPod]

The parade itself is just shy of 20 minutes. On a sold out night (really any night), for the first parade in Frontierland, the front row spots will likely be claimed 60 minutes in advance. Second parade you can likely grab a spot at the end of Main Street 30-45 minutes out.

Oh, an hour for the first parade, I did not plan for that. Thank you. I'm trying to catch up and there are so many pages since our last visit.

 

[Cluelyss]

Oh, an hour for the first parade, I did not plan for that. Thank you. I'm trying to catch up and there are so many pages since our last visit.

Always recommended to see the second parade if you can. Many families will leave after the fireworks.

 

[MrTriPod]

Always recommended to see the second parade if you can. Many families will leave after the fireworks.

My husband and I will most likely join them as we are in our seventy's. If we were to meet one character after the fireworks who would you recommend? We'll be on Main Street and once this is done we'll be heading back to our resort.

 

[VillainFavs]

Depends what time you are arriving. The party line is generally to the right (and the CMs will have signs) so just eyeball it when you arrive. Between 3:30 and 4:30 GA will probably be faster. Earlier than that, the party line won't be moving. After that, it's a toss up.

How are the lines to get bands once in the park? I don't want to breeze through general admission, only to be stuck in an even longer line once inside to get my wrist band.

 

[ErinsMommy]

How are the lines to get bands once in the park? I don't want to breeze through general admission, only to be stuck in an even longer line once inside to get my wrist band.

Not long at all - there are several locations throughout the park that have CMs giving out the wristbands. Havent' waited for more than a couple of minutes when we got our MVMCP bands

 

[Cluelyss]

My husband and I will most likely join them as we are in our seventy's. If we were to meet one character after the fireworks who would you recommend? We'll be on Main Street and once this is done we'll be heading back to our resort.

I'd pick Mickey in his Halloween finest, right there in Town Square.

 

[MrTriPod]

I'd pick Mickey in his Halloween finest, right there in Town Square.

We have this in our plans but I'm glad to get a second opinion so thank you. This is our first time visiting WDW and going to a Halloween party. Bob and I are very excited!

 

[BigMommaMouse]

We have this in our plans but I'm glad to get a second opinion so thank you. This is our first time visiting WDW and going to a Halloween party. Bob and I are very excited!

I hope you have a wonderful time.

 

[Mollymovacca]

We'll be at the Sept 24th Sunday MNSSHP and Tuesday 26th party too. Will you be going to either of these?


Those are our two exact party dates too!!!! See you there!!!!!

 

[Sarahraegraham]

Thank you! I'm just wondering which is the easier option. Party line at the entrance or regular ticket there and get my band inside the park somewhere.

If you don't get there until 4, I'd use the party entrance, because you'd need to stop somewhere later for your party wristbands, and the location to get them is not always convenient, whereas if you use the party line they give them to you right there.

 

[MrTriPod]

I hope you have a wonderful time.

Thank you and the same to you. I see many who are dressing up for Halloween I wonder if Bob and I should.

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you and the same to you. I see many who are dressing up for Halloween I wonder if Bob and I should.

Absolutely!!! That's half the fun!

Have a great time, it's an amazing event!!

 

[MrTriPod]

Absolutely!!! That's half the fun!

Have a great time, it's an amazing event!!

Thank you Cluelyss. May I ask what are your costumes? I also asked you some questions on another thread, I hope to see your response there.

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you Cluelyss. May I ask what are your costumes? I also asked you some questions on another thread, I hope to see your response there.

I think I've answered all your others just now

This year we are doing Alice in Wonderland costumes (my son and daughter will be Alice and the White Rabbit, hubby and I will be Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum)!

This will be our 5th party and we just love it!!! We travel in the fall annually now just so we can attend MNSSHP! Other costumes we've done include Nightmare Before Christmas, Snow White, Haunted Mansion and the Incredibles (see my pic above...that was our first party!)

 

[MrTriPod]

I think I've answered all your others just now

This year we are doing Alice in Wonderland costumes (my son and daughter will be Alice and the White Rabbit, hubby and I will be Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum)!

This will be our 5th party and we just love it!!! We travel in the fall annually now just so we can attend MNSSHP! Other costumes we've done include Nightmare Before Christmas, Snow White, Haunted Mansion and the Incredibles (see my pic above...that was our first party!)

My grandson says we should dress like Carl & Elizabeth (Ellie) Fredricksen from Disney's movie "UP"! My daughter-in-law was quick to mention we wouldn't have to change our appearance too much. I'll just take that with a grain of salt. They do make a lovely couple.