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

[OhioStateBuckeye]

It is really sad how little WDW gets compared to DLR. However, Halloween is a big deal out there, especially with the locals. The tiki mugs from last year were HM ghosts, stacked on top of each other I think. It was awesome! But it was only available like 1 day, and they sold out almost immediately. Trader Sam's at DLR was the same. Here's a link.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016/...osts-tiki-mug-in-disney-world-and-disneyland/

I am very eager to hear how they are going to do the Trader Sam's mugs. I was sad I didn't get one last year and now that we'll be there over Halloween I hope they still have some left. Last year they had so many each day they released. People started lining up in front of Trader Sam's early in the afternoon.

Big Big deal In DL- all of their parties sold out before they even had the first party. The tickets for the DL party dont even come out until the last week of August and by early September they were gone. Its the same way with their merch-if you blink you miss it. Getting Halloween merch at DL is like this clip

To be fair, they have a lot less parties than WDW does. So, supply and demand I guess. If WDW had so few I bet they might sell that quickly as well.

Are we thinking the tiki mugs will be the same as last year then? We are staying at Poly this year so willing/ able to camp out for one if so....

I am eager to hear info on this. I'll be there over Halloween and I was very sad I missed out last year, as I collect the mugs. I'm going to have to do some work while on the trip so I am more than willing to take my laptop and go sit outside Trader Sam's and wait.

 

[Kindermouse]

I love that! But ugh that makes me so sad how few WDW gets in comparison!

Also I'm surprised DL is considered a bigger deal then WDW.

Over on that side of the boards those going to the DL parties complain that the WDW people get so much more. Until last year they didnt even have a full parade-just a costumed cavalcade-and we complain that we have to wait until August to get tickets. And we have no Hocus Pocus show. We get a lot of merch because the merch brings in the locals and their dollars big time. Out there people go crazy over collecting everything and they will come out to the parks, money in hand, everyday for the month if they have to get that special item.

The one difference is that the locals out there, and they are legion by comparison to WDW, make up a huge portion of the parks business instead of a sliver of the business and they are ravenous for Halloween. People arent limited to vacations so they go to multiple parties through out the season. Someone on the DL boards was saying she is going to 5 parties this year. Thats the kind of the level of fervor that is happening. Not a thing is left over at the end of the season and in my perspective a lot of things are gone even the first week of October. Merchandise is a huge part of their profit at that park and they for that.

Last year I got one of what had to be nearly the last Mickey Vampire popcorn buckets and that was on October 3rd. Apple steins had been gone for 2 weeks as were several of the shirts and many of the pins, and they did not come back in stock the week I was there. The CM's figured they wouldn't come back at all so I should just grab a left over item if I wanted anything at all. I am telling you when I asked about special merch the first week of October the CM's looked at me like I was a noob and made remarks like I was way too late for most of that stuff. AND THE PARTIES HAD ONLY BEEN GOING ON FOR 2 WEEKS! I moved my trip back slowly over the years from the end of October to the beginning and its not early enough for how fast merchandise flies off the shelf. The Disney people know how to make their money and that is how its done out there-merchandise

 

[samara]

Just wondering...has anyone tried watching the 8:35 Hocus Pocus and then immediately grabbing a nearby curb spot for the first parade? Still trying to decide which parade to do!

Two weeks from today!

 

[grumpy28]

A few notes from last night's party.....The 815 Hocus pocus show is a zoo! I wish we would have done a later one. Cute show, but so crowded. Go to a later show.

The 1115 parade by Liberty Bell is much less crowded than the first show. Had our spot @ 1030, hubby and teen went to ride BTMR while I stayed with the littles. Could have gotten a front row spot as late as 1045.

Some rides were walk on, but some were not. Pooh had a 15 min wait at 9. Dumbo was completely empty at 1015. Maybe one or two other families. Got to ride during the fireworks and stay on 5 times without even getting off. Probably could have stayed on more. Awesome to see fireworks from Dumbo!

BOG had a walk up dinner reservation at 430. Was seated right away. No wait. Out of there by 550. Beast was there.

ToT lines were much shorter than Sunday nights party. So. Much. Candy.

Sorcerer cards were not being given out at 1150. If u want one, get it earlier.

Mickey pumpkin cheesecake dessert is very pumpkin flavored. Not a fan.

Mine train was down for a big portion of the night early on. Once it reopened lines were crazy long!

Carousel, peoplemover, and barnstormer were a walk on.

Pirates had a 10 min wait at 3.

Philharmagic band distribution was more organized than the one at Tortuga.

Did not do any characters so not sure about wait time. Genie had about 10 people in line at 1150. Carpets was flying empty at this time. Dole whip took 5 mins to get at this time.

Dance party in tomorrow land at 7 was a huge hit for my 5 year old. Characters did a good job going around. Lots of kids seemed to love this. Really cute.

That's all I can think of ATM. If I think of anything else later, I will post.

 

[Jays2013]

Nice to hear that about the dance party! I know it's not a big deal for most people, but my dance-happy son will love it. We're working our plans around it, because a parade, fireworks, the dance party, and a few rides for other son are our priority.

 

[NikkiDP]

I think this has been mentioned before, but I don't now where! Does MDE wait times update during the party?

 

[wehrengrizz]

@grumpy28 it sounds like you absolutely crushed this party!! I SO want to do 2 parties because I'm sure I'll miss out on at least half of ...everything. However, I'm only there for 3 days and leaving incredibly early the morning after our party...so *goals* for next year!

 

[;-)]

I know this is probably a known fact and already been discussed on here...but just wondering if treat bags are provided at the holloween party?

 

[grumpy28]

I think this has been mentioned before, but I don't now where! Does MDE wait times update during the party?

No it doesn't.

 

[grumpy28]

I know this is probably a known fact and already been discussed on here...but just wondering if treat bags are provided at the holloween party?

Yes. And u can get multiple if u fill up the first one.

 

[;-)]

Yes. And u can get multiple if u fill up the first one.

Thanks!

 

[NikkiDP]

No it doesn't.

Thanks!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I think this has been mentioned before, but I don't now where! Does MDE wait times update during the party?

For attractions, yes. For most characters, no.

 

[simnia]

Sorry if this has been asked before...

Are party wristbands distributed at the Main Street Bypass or are they done outside the park (in the event/party line)?

We will already be inside the park and are trying to think of how to get the band the earliest* possible to get in early M&G line.

* we know that Tortuga and Philharmagic locations are strict about 4PM band distribution. Have done both locations in the past.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Sorry if this has been asked before...

Are party wristbands distributed at the Main Street Bypass or are they done outside the park (in the event/party line)?

We will already be inside the park and are trying to think of how to get the band the earliest* possible to get in early M&G line.

* we know that Tortuga and Philharmagic locations are strict about 4PM band distribution. Have done both locations in the past.

If you enter the park from the outside you will get the wristband right after you scan in at the tapstyles (so before you even cross under the railroad tunnel). There are 3 locations to get wristbands within the park, they are listed in the first post. It sounds like the people coming in from outside have been allowed to enter maybe 10-15 minutes before 4, so that might be your best bet. But then you'd have to exit and re-enter the park and sometimes there are long lines to be let in at first for the party.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Over on that side of the boards those going to the DL parties complain that the WDW people get so much more. Until last year they didnt even have a full parade-just a costumed cavalcade-and we complain that we have to wait until August to get tickets. And we have no Hocus Pocus show. We get a lot of merch because the merch brings in the locals and their dollars big time. Out there people go crazy over collecting everything and they will come out to the parks, money in hand, everyday for the month if they have to get that special item.

The one difference is that the locals out there, and they are legion by comparison to WDW, make up a huge portion of the parks business instead of a sliver of the business and they are ravenous for Halloween. People arent limited to vacations so they go to multiple parties through out the season. Someone on the DL boards was saying she is going to 5 parties this year. Thats the kind of the level of fervor that is happening. Not a thing is left over at the end of the season and in my perspective a lot of things are gone even the first week of October. Merchandise is a huge part of their profit at that park and they for that.

Last year I got one of what had to be nearly the last Mickey Vampire popcorn buckets and that was on October 3rd. Apple steins had been gone for 2 weeks as were several of the shirts and many of the pins, and they did not come back in stock the week I was there. The CM's figured they wouldn't come back at all so I should just grab a left over item if I wanted anything at all. I am telling you when I asked about special merch the first week of October the CM's looked at me like I was a noob and made remarks like I was way too late for most of that stuff. AND THE PARTIES HAD ONLY BEEN GOING ON FOR 2 WEEKS! I moved my trip back slowly over the years from the end of October to the beginning and its not early enough for how fast merchandise flies off the shelf. The Disney people know how to make their money and that is how its done out there-merchandise

Huh I never knew! No parade? That's part ovthe reason we are going to the party in the first place! But I gotcha. And if I do a DL trip during the Halloween Party I'll keep in mind to do it early.

 

[Roxyfire]

Sorry if this has been asked before...

Are party wristbands distributed at the Main Street Bypass or are they done outside the park (in the event/party line)?

We will already be inside the park and are trying to think of how to get the band the earliest* possible to get in early M&G line.

* we know that Tortuga and Philharmagic locations are strict about 4PM band distribution. Have done both locations in the past.

I would just plan on being at the distribution spot closest to the M&G you want. I would likely take more time to check each one to see if they open early vs going to the closest one and then ducking into that line.

 

[Disneymom1126]

Just wondering...has anyone tried watching the 8:35 Hocus Pocus and then immediately grabbing a nearby curb spot for the first parade? Still trying to decide which parade to do!

Two weeks from today!

I'm thinking you mean the 8:15 Hocus Pocus show? I haven't tried this (we usually watch the second parade), but my immediate reaction based on walking through the HUB area around this time is that I don't think there will be any nearby curb spots available after the Hocus Pocus show. People definitely start grabbing spots for the first parade more than an hour before it kicks off, especially in the HUB area or anywhere that you would be able to view both the parade and the Hocus Pocus show from. You may be able to leave the Hocus Pocus show and head straight to Liberty Square/Frontierland and still find a spot. If you really want to watch the parade from the HUB/Main Street area and you want to watch the 8:15 Hocus Pocus show, you will probably need to find a spot that you can stay in for both and probably start looking for that spot much earlier - maybe around 7?

 

[Texans_loyal]

Currently waiting to board the plane! Woohoo
Here's my costume! Sorry the pics aren't as great. Was able to use the screen print machine at work.

 

[simnia]

Thanks OhiosSateBuckeye and Roxyfire. I was just trying to figure out how to get our bands sooner. Exiting the park just to get them a few mins earlier won't save us that much time in the long run. We'll stick with the plan that we did last year, although, sadly, we only have one party this time around.