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

[Penguinempress]

FP can be scheduled 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30 but NOT past 6:30 or they'll be cancelled. You have three options with your voucher:
*If staying onsite ask Resort GS or Concierge to exchange Voucher for Plastic party ticket.
*Ask the MK Ticket Booth to exchange Voucher for Plastic party ticket.
*Or simply scan Voucher at Entrance and for rides/M&G

Thanks! I didn't know if the printed voucher would scan but good to know that it will.

 

[Travelgrrl]

I'm so glad I found this. I didn't know they had reduced military tickets for this. I had to move some things around in order to get the right dates. Thank you so much. You just saved me $100!!!

Just dropping in to say that Shades of Green has released fall rates for passes to Disney and Universal and some of the deals are terrific! Check it out if you have a retired or active military member in your party!

 

[vinotinto]

If I have the hard tickets mailed, will the tickets instantly link to our MDE? Or do I need to upload them to MDE once I receive them?

How long do the tickets take to arrive, if they are mailed?

 

[Buzz2014]

Has anyone ever had experience with not having a physical ticket but just a code?

Last year we got rained out mnsshp, some ppl were given refunds, some hoppers, and some future party tickets. We got tickets for a future party, I told guest relations we did not have enough days to make it the current year 2016.. and they gave me a code on a post-it and said bring this when you want tickets in the future.
We are planning to attend a september party this year.
I called today gave my code over phone and they said yes its valid under my name and they see 3 mnsshp tickets on their end but I would need to go and request in person day of party. I wanted to link them to mde and add fp for that day.. does anyone know if I can request actual tickets, I kept the physical old tickets but they no longer appear on my mde since they were used for entry on the rain out day 2016.

Thanks for all the info on this thread so far.. long time lurker but this is only my 2nd post ever, my apologies if it is not in the correct box.

 

[mickey1968]

Ok, so I decorated some SD card cases that are going to hold my extra SD cards as I intend to film as well as take a lot of pictures. (Last time I took around 2000 and used up an 8GB card. I don't delete photos even bad ones until I get home because deleting them on the camera can corrupt the card and then you loose all of it. It happened to my sister when she was doing a photography project at school. I think after using special software she recovered a bit but never got it all back).

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I did a suitcase, a S.H.E.I.L.D briefcase and the budget box (a UK thing) because it was red.

I also purchased a pouch from eBay that can hold a phone. I'm not going to use the string strap it came with, I have a Disney World lanyard so it doesn't hurt my neck. I wanted somewhere to put my phone whilst using my camera but having it near by so I can swap between the two. I took some of my faux leather fabric, cut out a Mickey head, glued it with fabric glue and as it wasn't 100% stuck I stitched around it.

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I re-did my planner. This book already had the symbols stamped on. I may add the Mickey head cut out I have bit it might be too crowded.

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I went with hand drawing/tracing things mostly on the inside this time.
A list of drinks I want to try - picking one or two from Trader Sam's
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Some of the souvenirs I want to buy/look at (thinking about it before hand helps me think about it and make decisions, trying to avoid impulse buys/regrets at not buying).

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And my departure page so I can add notes to it.

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I'm using my planner is just a handy quick reference to all my plans especially if I have trouble with the internet whilst there or MDE. Although my service provider gives me the same minutes/text and data as I do in UK for the US (so I don't have to wait for WiFi thankfully), my contract has 12 GB of data per month, may actually Skype/call on What's app my family whilst in the parks

And yesterday was 100 days on my countdown so today I'm at 99 days, finally into double digits.

Love your planner book! I have made one (and not finished) from a Travelers Notebook too! A couple of years ago I did one in a composition notebook and added photos to it later. Makes a nice keepsake and reference.

 

[Figment519]

Just booked the hallowishes premium dessert package for August 25! Not sure if it's already been posted that it is now available

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Is parade viewing not included in the dessert package this year? I did not see it listed.

 

[VillainFavs]

Fastpass question! I know things have just changed with using un-linked bands and such so I'm not sure where this stands.

I will have park hopper tickets and be going to Epcot the morning of the party. I'll have my FPs scheduled there for the morning. Then we'll be going to the party that afternoon.

Will I be able to make FPs ahead of time for MK between 3:30 and 6:30 using the party tickets? Not trying to circumvent anything--just trying to figure out if this is acceptable or not!

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

Is parade viewing not included in the dessert package this year? I did not see it listed.

Wow, that is interesting! If the parade viewing is not included this year in the hallowishes dessert party, that is a definite downgrade! We loved that part, it was a main selling point for us.

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Wow, that is interesting! If the parade viewing is not included this year in the hallowishes dessert party, that is a definite downgrade! We loved that part, it was a main selling point for us.

I totally agree. I just booked for our Oct date(s), but if the parade viewing is not included, I will be cancelling for sure.

 

[Tonberry]

I totally agree. I just booked for our Oct date(s), but if the parade viewing is not included, I will be cancelling for sure.

Same here. $250 for 4 people should at least include a special parade viewing area. Just desserts and fireworks does not justify the cost.

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Same here. $250 for 4 people should at least include a special parade viewing area. Just desserts and fireworks does not justify the cost.

Funny thing is, I hesitated on even booking because I don't like the view of the fireworks from Tomorrowland Terrace (I was hoping they would have Garden Plaza viewing). Anyway, I booked because the parade viewing made it worth it. If there is no parade viewing, this will actually be a super easy decision...no dessert party (and I save lots of $$$$).

 

[FSU Girl]

I'm so excited I'm planning my first Disney party ever! I haven't bought the tickets yet, waiting for my boss to approve the time off. Thinking of going either Friday 9/29 or Sunday 10/1. I have a couple questions and thought this would be a good place to ask them:

Since I'm an annual passholder will I have problems getting the party band if we decide to go into Magic Kingdom earlier than the 4pm?

I don't really know much of anything that happens at the party except there are special parades and fireworks and you can meet rare characters. It'll be just me and my boyfriend, is there anything we should know about that is a mustdo for first timers? I was reading through a couple pages on here and saw mentions of dessert parties, I'm guessing these are like the normal ones to get good views for fireworks? Is that really needed? I thought the parties have way less people and shouldn't be too crowded, is this wrong?

Since we have annual passes and can go all the time should I avoid going on all the rides and just focus on the special stuff? Can you make fast passes during the party time or it's only before 7?

Sorry for all the questions, even though I've been going to Disney since I was baby I only just discovered these parties existed a couple months ago.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Funny thing is, I hesitated on even booking because I don't like the view of the fireworks from Tomorrowland Terrace (I was hoping they would have Garden Plaza viewing). Anyway, I booked because the parade viewing made it worth it. If there is no parade viewing, this will actually be a super easy decision...no dessert party (and I save lots of $$$$).

Same here. I've been hoping they had it in the Plaza this year.

I was going to purchase this for my daughter and her boyfriend and baby as a surprise for their first trip to Disney by themselves as a family. (during her favorite time of year at Disney.)
What she doesn't know is her boyfriend is going to propose that night, so I thought the dessert party would be a nice ending for them.

Boo to no parade, now I don't think I'll buy it.

 

[GillianP1301]

I was so excited to book the Dessert Party that I didn't even read the details and now I'm pretty bummed that the parade viewing is not included this year, that was probably as big a draw, if not bigger, than the dessert party itself. Not sure what to do now, but I'm leaning heavily towards cancelling. Does anyone recall the price for last year, did they decrease the price this year with the parade portion being gone?

I'm actually wondering if another package may open up at Tony's for a parade viewing package.

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Same here. I've been hoping they had it in the Plaza this year.

I was going to purchase this for my daughter and her boyfriend and baby as a surprise for their first trip to Disney by themselves as a family. (during her favorite time of year at Disney.)
What she doesn't know is her boyfriend is going to propose that night, so I thought the dessert party would be a nice ending for them.

Boo to no parade, now I don't think I'll buy it.

That would have been so nice of you! But I agree...not worth it now. Congrats to your daughter though.

 

[FoxC63]

If I have the hard tickets mailed, will the tickets instantly link to our MDE? Or do I need to upload them to MDE once I receive them?

How long do the tickets take to arrive, if they are mailed?

Yes you will have to assign them when they arrive. There is a 12 digit code located on the back of the ticket on the left hand corner. They should arrive in 1 to 2 weeks.

 

[FoxC63]

Fastpass question! I know things have just changed with using un-linked bands and such so I'm not sure where this stands.

I will have park hopper tickets and be going to Epcot the morning of the party. I'll have my FPs scheduled there for the morning. Then we'll be going to the party that afternoon.

Will I be able to make FPs ahead of time for MK between 3:30 and 6:30 using the party tickets? Not trying to circumvent anything--just trying to figure out if this is acceptable or not!

According to the new changes no you cannot not. You are allowed 3 FPs per day.

 

[FoxC63]

Has anyone ever had experience with not having a physical ticket but just a code?

Last year we got rained out mnsshp, some ppl were given refunds, some hoppers, and some future party tickets. We got tickets for a future party, I told guest relations we did not have enough days to make it the current year 2016.. and they gave me a code on a post-it and said bring this when you want tickets in the future.
We are planning to attend a september party this year.
I called today gave my code over phone and they said yes its valid under my name and they see 3 mnsshp tickets on their end but I would need to go and request in person day of party. I wanted to link them to mde and add fp for that day.. does anyone know if I can request actual tickets, I kept the physical old tickets but they no longer appear on my mde since they were used for entry on the rain out day 2016.

Thanks for all the info on this thread so far.. long time lurker but this is only my 2nd post ever, my apologies if it is not in the correct box.

Do the party tickets appear in your MDE account since you called? If not call again and see what they can do.

 

[lawboysam]

I was so excited to book the Dessert Party that I didn't even read the details and now I'm pretty bummed that the parade viewing is not included this year, that was probably as big a draw, if not bigger, than the dessert party itself. Not sure what to do now, but I'm leaning heavily towards cancelling. Does anyone recall the price for last year, did they decrease the price this year with the parade portion being gone?

I'm actually wondering if another package may open up at Tony's for a parade viewing package.

Same. I think we're still going to do it, but it's WAY less appealing now. I was also hoping they'd finally open up MK restaurants past 6:15 when this was released, but no such luck there either. Rats.