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

[Mrjoshua]

I'm going on October 24. The parade times that I googled show 8:30 and 11:15, but perhaps those are times from previous years?

 

[Farro]

@Mrjoshua You can see on the Disney site-
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/mickeys-boo-to-you-halloween-parade/

Your date:

 

[Mrjoshua]

@Mrjoshua You can see on the Disney site-
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/mickeys-boo-to-you-halloween-parade/

Your date:
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Thank you very much! For whatever reason, I was not able to change the event date on the WDW website from my phone browser (operator error, I'm sure).

Hmmm... 9:15 parade means I'll either have to skip the first parade, or cancel the dessert party.

 

[tink2007]

Going September 15th

 

[sheila14]

Almost certainly.

As Disney has quoted it is a courtesy to get in at 4 but if MK is max with guests they will not let you in. You can do multiple google searches about Disney letting guests in early on party nights.

 

[mesaboy2]

As Disney has quoted it is a courtesy to get in at 4 but if MK is max with guests they will not let you in. You can do multiple google searches about Disney letting guests in early on party nights.

I am very aware of how it works, having done it many times myself. MK will never hit capacity on a day with a party, and that they suggest even the possibility is ridiculous. If they do not allow 4:00p entry, it will be for another reason.

 

[Zakery]

Enter through the tapstiles marked for the party and you should be fine. Ask while doing that if it eases your concern.

Perfect. Thanks for the info. I've never been to the party before.

 

[lok1sgrl]

You should be able to get right on HM at that time. By 7, day guests are gone and the gung ho party guests are lining up to visit characters.

Sounds perfect!

 

[bluecastle]

Hate to be a pain asking this again, but I need to know if I have to worry about saving 7DMT for party night. (my family has done it before) The way my schedule is now, I am only planning to do same day FPs for MK when we are at the other parks earlier in the day, go to the 1 EMH evening, and 1 party.
If I do save it for party night, any recommendations for the best time? 7-7:15ish or 1145-12 midnight? Thanks!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hate to be a pain asking this again, but I need to know if I have to worry about saving 7DMT for party night. (my family has done it before) The way my schedule is now, I am only planning to do same day FPs for MK when we are at the other parks earlier in the day, go to the 1 EMH evening, and 1 party.
If I do save it for party night, any recommendations for the best time? 7-7:15ish or 1145-12 midnight? Thanks!

2 years ago we did it at the end of the party - around 11:30 or so. It was practically walk on.

 

[bluecastle]

2 years ago we did it at the end of the party - around 11:30 or so. It was practically walk on.

Thank you!!

 

[scrappinmom]

So, I'm considering booking the Hallowishes dessert party. We will be using party time for characters & parade, fireworks. If I'm planning the 2nd parade do you think it's a good idea? This trip it's just my friend, my 18 yr old dd & I & we will have enough other mk days where other than HM we won't be doing rides. Thoughts appreciated

 

[buzzrelly]

Does anyone know what's up with The Plaza reservations during MNSSHP? I currently have a reservation for 3:05 but I would like to change it to 4:15 or so and there are no times available past 3:05.

 

[GillianP1301]

Thank you very much! For whatever reason, I was not able to change the event date on the WDW website from my phone browser (operator error, I'm sure).

Hmmm... 9:15 parade means I'll either have to skip the first parade, or cancel the dessert party.

I'm trying to make the same decision. The 8:30 parade time would've worked out perfectly for the dessert party starting at 9:15, but now it's a choice between missing the first parade, checking in 20 minutes late for the dessert party or foregoing the dessert party all together. We could do the 11:15 parade, but that last 30 - 45 minutes is a great time to get on a few rides with no lines or have less of a wait for a more popular meet & greet. Decisions, decisions...

As an aside, I guess we now know why they removed the parade viewing from the dessert party package. The question is, why move the parade time?

 

[sherlockmiles]

What time do the meet and greets usually end? I know that the lines will be 'closed' when necessary, and will be different per person. Like everyone, trying to juggle party activities.

Best advice from everyone was to book 2 parties!

 

[Disneymom1126]

The Haunted Mansion is the only must-ride for my family during MNSSHP. I was wondering if anyone can give me a ballpark estimate as to what the wait time is usually like. I realize that it probably depends on the hour, the date, and other variables.
We're going on a Tuesday in October, and I'm hoping to hit The Haunted Mansion around 7:15 or 7:30, if that helps.

Just offering another perspective - sometimes Haunted Mansion will have a bit of a wait (10-20 minutes) during the party because it is the most Halloween themed ride and they have some special things happening in the line as you wait for the ride. Just don't want you to think it will definitely be a walk on.

 

[Travelgrrl]

I'd be glad to wait only 10 minutes for any ride at MK! I didn't mean to imply HM would be a pure walk-on, but the lines seem manageable for someone who has that as their top priority. It doesn't have waits like the 7 Dwarves!

 

[Geomom]

Did my FP+ for our October 6-10th trip today and saw the 'show' times for our Halloween Party on 10/9:

o Cadaver Dans (Frontierland): 7:15PM, 8PM, 8:50PM, 9:55PM, 10:50PM

o Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show: 7:40PM, 8:35PM 10:45PM, 12:00AM

o Halloween Parade: 9:15PM, 11:15PM

o Hallowishes fireworks: 10:15PM

 

[Disneymom1126]

I'd be glad to wait only 10 minutes for any ride at MK! I didn't mean to imply HM would be a pure walk-on, but the lines seem manageable for someone who has that as their top priority. It doesn't have waits like the 7 Dwarves!

very true!

 

[monique5]

How many parties sold out last year, just the 30th and 31st? I'm just wondering how cautious I have to be about a specific date that I'm trying to attend selling out.

See Post #3 for Sold Out parties & date they sold out on.