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

[FoxC63]

See this is what I wondering about in my previous question about stuff selling out! Waves for each party sound much more fair. But also, how is it fair that only certain items, such as Hocus Pocus, be out on certain party nights? Not even mentioning which parties? That doesn't seem fair for people who want the merchandise but can only go to certain parties.

I couldn't agree with you more. It's silly stupid. This was my response to Guest Services:

I hope you also update your policy when it comes to purchasing Special Event Merchandise. Since we immediately look for these items upon arrival, the “sold out” mantra definitely taints our Disney experience and view point for remembering this occasion. Guests who stay at Disney Resorts during the event and purchase event tickets should have the opportunity to purchase these items and at limited quantities via My Disney Experience portal – this only seems fair.

Did they respond - ummm, no!

 

[jenhelgren]

Is it okay for anyone to request the allergy goodies? My kids are more excited about the jelly beans and gummy bears than the M and M's and Skittles we have been seeing pics of

 

[mousehockey37]

Last year I feel like fewer characters signed. This year as an example, Lotso signed. He didn't last year. We met him last year with a five minute wait. This year he had a 45 minute wait when we walked by.

That's the tough part with stuff like this. The autographs are fun to get (we don't personally get them), but there's a time and a place. A hard ticket event isn't necessarily the best place to do it. Now if you're a local and had the chance to see some of the villains out "training" a couple weeks ago, that's a better time. Heck, Disney just needs to have the villains out more period.

 

[Disneylover99]

That's the tough part with stuff like this. The autographs are fun to get (we don't personally get them), but there's a time and a place. A hard ticket event isn't necessarily the best place to do it. Now if you're a local and had the chance to see some of the villains out "training" a couple weeks ago, that's a better time. Heck, Disney just needs to have the villains out more period.

I wish none of them signed. That's the only reason my kids got in line for characters last night. They are autograph fiends, but they could care less about interacting with them or taking pictures with them.

 

[mousehockey37]

I couldn't agree with you more. It's silly stupid. This was my response to Guest Services:

I hope you also update your policy when it comes to purchasing Special Event Merchandise. Since we immediately look for these items upon arrival, the “sold out” mantra definitely taints our Disney experience and view point for remembering this occasion. Guests who stay at Disney Resorts during the event and purchase event tickets should have the opportunity to purchase these items and at limited quantities via My Disney Experience portal – this only seems fair.

Did they respond - ummm, no!

Disney did put limits on how much people could buy. As I said here earlier, the pin sets, there's only so many of each of the limited ones. It's not fair to limit merchandise sold at the parties, but it's not really fair either that some of the items don't make it all the way either. Again, the best example is the 5 boxed pins and the 6 framed pin sets. Those will be long sold out before the October parties more than likely, or they'll create a different "set" to sell once the first ones are gone.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

I couldn't agree with you more. It's silly stupid. This was my response to Guest Services:

I hope you also update your policy when it comes to purchasing Special Event Merchandise. Since we immediately look for these items upon arrival, the “sold out” mantra definitely taints our Disney experience and view point for remembering this occasion. Guests who stay at Disney Resorts during the event and purchase event tickets should have the opportunity to purchase these items and at limited quantities via My Disney Experience portal – this only seems fair.

Did they respond - ummm, no!

It just doesn't make sense to me putting all the stock out for a limited edition item out during 1 party, and the first one at that.

i realize things aren't fair but releasing a small amount each night and limited per guests/family seems logical and not complicated. That's what we did at my work for the Nintendo Switch, one per family and only have some of the stock out each day to give everyone a chance. Kinda. Some parts are iffy but eh.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Disney did put limits on how much people could buy. As I said here earlier, the pin sets, there's only so many of each of the limited ones. It's not fair to limit merchandise sold at the parties, but it's not really fair either that some of the items don't make it all the way either. Again, the best example is the 5 boxed pins and the 6 framed pin sets. Those will be long sold out before the October parties more than likely, or they'll create a different "set" to sell once the first ones are gone.

There should be a way to figure out a happy medium.

 

[mousehockey37]

There should be a way to figure out a happy medium.

There isn't though. I think the Chernabog pin in the framed set is like 1 of 300 or something crazy like that. So figure, there's 300 framed sets. That's gonna sell out quick. The others in the set are up to like 1500 in the limited edition. There was a limit of 2 per person. Well, do the math, there's no happy medium there nor will there ever be.

This isn't something new Disney is doing either, they've had the staggered release thing now for a couple years. Other years it was the popcorn buckets. They sold a certain one, then when it sold out, they had another one ready to go.

At least they have limits on merchandise so that the resale sites can't just go in, clean house and resell everything. I'm sure if you looked on eBay though, you'll find plenty of MNSSHP 2017 things for sale already.

ETA: People are trying to sell the SotMK cards for $30... There's a box 5 pin set for $200... Yikes...

 

[MissMaryQC]

Is it okay for anyone to request the allergy goodies? My kids are more excited about the jelly beans and gummy bears than the M and M's and Skittles we have been seeing pics of

I don't see why not, ask!

 

[Disneylover99]

I'm just glad the first party was last night and not tonight. It's been pouring rain here for hours.

 

[partyoffive]

I heard from a group I follow on Facebook that the Hocus Pocus merchandise was pulled because of a legal issue. There was some speculation in the thread that there is a copyright issue related to a fabric line called the Ghastlies. Which as an avid quilter is one of my favorite fabric lines! I want to buy the t-shirt with the cat on it and now when I compare it to the fabric I can see the resemblance. No wonder I liked all that merchandise best! Not sure of the validity of all this just re-posting what I read elsewhere! We will be there on the 2nd of October, hoping they have it straightened out and available.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

There isn't though. I think the Chernabog pin in the framed set is like 1 of 300 or something crazy like that. So figure, there's 300 framed sets. That's gonna sell out quick. The others in the set are up to like 1500 in the limited edition. There was a limit of 2 per person. Well, do the math, there's no happy medium there nor will there ever be.

This isn't something new Disney is doing either, they've had the staggered release thing now for a couple years. Other years it was the popcorn buckets. They sold a certain one, then when it sold out, they had another one ready to go.

At least they have limits on merchandise so that the resale sites can't just go in, clean house and resell everything. I'm sure if you looked on eBay though, you'll find plenty of MNSSHP 2017 things for sale already.

ETA: People are trying to sell the SotMK cards for $30... There's a box 5 pin set for $200... Yikes...

 

[HopperFan]

I know they don't release info, just thought maybe someone who has been to many parties might have an educated guess. Thanks.

The educated guesses put the number between 25K and 35K, well less than half the park's capacity.

Years ago we went to a Friday party where we literally felt alone. It was amazing! The next day I had something I needed to go to front desk about and had a long conversation with an older CM to which I talked about the party. She said her DD was also a CM and was "in management with handling the tickets for parties etc." She told me she is sure I had a great time because DD told her they only sold 9000 tickets for the night. I did ask her if she knew how many was sold out and she said it was a number close to 30,000. Have been to many sold out parties and the last few years I felt it was more crowded (and that has been with the NF expansion). I think the guess of 35,000 is a solid guess on sold out parties now.

 

[pjtoadie]

There isn't though. I think the Chernabog pin in the framed set is like 1 of 300 or something crazy like that. So figure, there's 300 framed sets. That's gonna sell out quick. The others in the set are up to like 1500 in the limited edition. There was a limit of 2 per person. Well, do the math, there's no happy medium there nor will there ever be.

This isn't something new Disney is doing either, they've had the staggered release thing now for a couple years. Other years it was the popcorn buckets. They sold a certain one, then when it sold out, they had another one ready to go.

At least they have limits on merchandise so that the resale sites can't just go in, clean house and resell everything. I'm sure if you looked on eBay though, you'll find plenty of MNSSHP 2017 things for sale already.

ETA: People are trying to sell the SotMK cards for $30... There's a box 5 pin set for $200... Yikes...

What is 1500 in the limited edition? The villain pins?

 

[mesaboy2]

Years ago we went to a Friday party where we literally felt alone. It was amazing! The next day I had something I needed to go to front desk about and had a long conversation with an older CM to which I talked about the party. She said her DD was also a CM and was "in management with handling the tickets for parties etc." She told me she is sure I had a great time because DD told her they only sold 9000 tickets for the night. I did ask her if she knew how many was sold out and she said it was a number close to 30,000. Have been to many sold out parties and the last few years I felt it was more crowded (and that has been with the NF expansion). I think the guess of 35,000 is a solid guess on sold out parties now.

Agreed, I think it's on the higher end of that range these days.

 

[mousehockey37]

What is 1500 in the limited edition? The villain pins?

I don't know. I just know that all the pins in the set are of a limited number of so many. The completer pin in each is the "rarest" pin of the set. I have the 5 pin box set from 2014 and they're all limited of a certain number.

Did a google search and came up with this for info on the pins for MNSSHP 2017:

"Select pins will be sold as individual limited edition pins with limited completer pins. There will be only 5,400 of each pin, 1,000 boxed sets of each pin, and 300 framed sets of each pin.

There’s also a limited release 12-pin mystery set featuring iconic Disney characters in Halloween costumes. The set includes 4 limited edition chaser pins and 2 randomly selected pins."
**updated with better description of pin LE's**

So I'm guessing the villain pins by themselves are 5400 LE. When put into the box, it's a LE of 1000 boxes, and then 300 framed LE.

 

[pjtoadie]

I don't know. I just know that all the pins in the set are of a limited number of so many. The completer pin in each is the "rarest" pin of the set. I have the 5 pin box set from 2014 and they're all limited of a certain number.

Did a google search and came up with this for info on the pins for MNSSHP 2017:

"Select pins will be sold as individual limited edition pins, each with an edition size of 5,400. These pins will also be sold in a boxed set (1,000 edition size) and a framed set (300 edition size), each containing limited edition completer pins.

Finally, guests will find a limited release mystery pin set with world famous Disney characters dressed in Halloween costumes. There are a total of 12 pins in this collection, which includes four limited edition chaser pins (1,000 edition size each). Each box contains two randomly selected pins."

So I'm guessing the villain pins by themselves are 5400 LE. When put into the box, it's a LE of 1000 boxes, and then 300 framed LE.

Gotcha! Yeah the villain pins by themselves are 5400 LE.

 

[camnhan]

Sorry, what is the meet-up that has been mentioned that has the different bag/cups/posters etc??

 

[alisonslp]

Thanks for the detailed report!

This just goes to show how you have to pick what you want to do. It's either characters/parades & fireworks/ trick or treating/rides. There's not many combos that work out too well

really, it is a choice between characters and all the rest. It is the long character lines that throw everything else off. There is plenty of time to do rides, parade, fireworks, and candy as long as your are not waiting in line for hours for a character.

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

I know there are locations inside the park where you can check in and get your wristband- are you also able to get your trick or treat bag and the small bag filled with a few pieces of candy there as well?