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

[Farro]

Sorry to be dumb - what is ADR?

Advanced Dining Reservation.

 

[IrishNYC]

Sorry to be dumb - what is ADR?

No dumb questions here! We were all new to this language of acronyms and abbreviations once. As @Farro said above, Advance Dining Reservations. In case you don't know, you can make dining reservations beginning 180 days from the date you want to dine if offsite, or from 180 days +10 days from the date of your onsite check-in.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

Sorry to be dumb - what is ADR?

It stands for Advance Dining Reservation.

 

[FoxC63]

Halloween Happenings​

We're just happening to be going! WHAT!?! Yep! Glad I found you Princess Monique! Still working on dates and lodging. Can you come out to play?

 

[FoxC63]

I'm still on the fence in if I want to pay the extra to go. I've never been but I am curious. I guess I'll watch this thread and make a decision once dates are released.

Better yet check out you tube videos and check out last years thread. Not suggesting you read every single page but check out the last pages. Tons of helpful tips from guests that actually attended and photos. I think the more informed you are will certainly assist you in your decision making.

 

[ellbell]

Better yet check out you tube videos and check out last years thread. Not suggesting you read every single page but check out the last pages. Tons of helpful tips from guests that actually attended and photos. I think the more informed you are will certainly assist you in your decision making.

That is an excellent idea. I've watched everything else on youtube and the halloween party never even occured to me. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[FoxC63]

Following!! This will be our first MNSSHP! We'll be there 10/7-14. Not sure which party to plan for yet.

Can I ask why those dates, do you home school your children? We're planning on going but haven't settled on our dates. We've been going to MNSSHP for years so we know what to expect, but our son is in Jr. High and there are no scheduled days off that entire month! UGH!

 

[FoxC63]

Well, I had no plans to do MNSSHP this year. June was going to be our last trip for 2017 (after two trips in Jan and one in March). But we just got DD's school calendar, and there is a four-day weekend from Oct 26-29, so you can guess what happened next. I checked and BLT just happened to have studios available, and we had DVC points we could use, and with APs, I just need to pay for party tickets, so I couldn't help myself. This will be the closest we've ever gone to Halloween. Now to start thinking about costumes...

You are sooo lucky to get a break from school, I'm so jealous! Seriously - we have no breaks here in MI. What state do you live in. Is this just your school district or would it be state wide?

 

[FoxC63]

It's creeping up! We're hoping for 24th October - I already have my costume planned.

and....? Don't leave us hanging - share!

 

[FoxC63]

We are really hoping for September 7th as we arrive on the 1st and that would be too much for the first day with our not quite 2 y.o.

You know Disney offers day care even on party nights °O°

 

[GADisneyDad14]

You know Disney offers day care even on party nights °O°

Small clarification, they don't for a 2 year old. You have to be 3 and potty trained.

There are in-room sitting services Disney recommends, but it's a third-party service.

 

[FoxC63]

Small clarification, they don't for a 2 year old. You have to be 3 and potty trained.

There are in-room sitting services Disney recommends, but it's a third-party service.

You got me! I knew they offered a service but thanks for the correction on the age. I have heard of the third party but didn't want to mention it as the stories were not positive. Mind you not everyone has a bad story, but yikes!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

You got me! I knew they offered a service but thanks for the correction on the age. I have heard of the third party but didn't want to mention it as the stories were not positive. Mind you not everyone has a bad story, but yikes!

I only have the age/potty training info top of mind because we've been stuck in that window in our travels! 5 more months and some potty training work...

 

[FoxC63]

My Sis and I went to MNSSHP in September 2015. We had mixed reviews about it because the crowds were so huge! It was uncomfortable hot and stormy, so maybe that had something to do with it. We met The Witch out in front of the Hall of Presidents...it was AWESOME! Haunted Mansion was so fun and the costumes on some people were incredible! Hocus Pocus Stage show was really fantastic We are going to be there again this year and thinking seriously of trying to go again! How was everyone's experiences in 2016?

Thanks for this. I hope to read more replies. I do recall some dates the weather was horrible, others reported rain for a few hours which thinned out the crowds.

 

[FoxC63]

This is what concerns me. I don't think that paying an additional fee for those crowds above what I already pay. If I'm willing to pay I think it should be a little more exclusive so you have the opportunity to experience everything you're paying for.

To be honest with you there is no way to experience everything during the MNSSHP - there simply isn't enough time. Reading those posts you'll see more people opting to do 2 parties - I'm one of those people. The weather is the biggest issue.

 

[sheila14]

Better yet check out you tube videos and check out last years thread. Not suggesting you read every single page but check out the last pages. Tons of helpful tips from guests that actually attended and photos. I think the more informed you are will certainly assist you in your decision making.

I agree here because with all the info I have gained from this thread and my very first Halloween party, going again this year is going to make it easier for what needs to be done. Having advice from those who have been there can make a difference in what a person does.

 

[sheila14]

To be honest with you there is no way to experience everything during the MNSSHP - there simply isn't enough time. Reading those posts you'll see more people opting to do 2 parties - I'm one of those people. The weather is the biggest issue.

Going last year and even though I planned on what to do, I still didn't do half of what I wanted and this is why I will do 2 parties this year.

 

[FoxC63]

When my mom visited us she & my sister came during my October 30th birthday. I made plans to go trick or treating at Greenfield Village in MI. I made all the costumes, DC characters, Mom was Poison Ivy. I'll never forget the look on her face when she put her costume on. She actually cried and said no one has ever made me a Halloween costume before and I've never been trick or treating. That night as we were absorbing the wonder and hitting every candy station I swear her eyes sparkled. She looked more radiant than ever, youthful. One of my best days ever. - point being, dress up. It doesn't have to be fancy or cost big bucks and you can be anyone you want. It's not mandatory it just adds to the experience.

 

[famy27]

You are sooo lucky to get a break from school, I'm so jealous! Seriously - we have no breaks here in MI. What state do you live in. Is this just your school district or would it be state wide?

We're in IL. I think it's probably just our district, but we are the second-biggest district in the state. This is the first time since DD has been in school (she'll be in 6th grade next year) that we have had a four-day weekend in October. I was very surprised and happy when I saw the calendar. I had no plans at all to go this fall, but I could not pass up the chance to do MNSSHP, since it's one of our very favorite Disney events.

 

[wdw4rfam]

Going last year and even though I planned on what to do, I still didn't do half of what I wanted and this is why I will do 2 parties this year.

We went years ago, then again last year. We had no idea you could line up early for characters and headed straight to seven dwarfs at 6:45 to a 3 hour line. We never did get to see them, the line was like that all night. Because I kept checking back, we missed so much. We decided we needed a do-over so booked September just to do the party again.