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

[FoxC63]

So by getting these cards or a paper ticket you won't use your magic band? Will your fp be on the card to scan? Do you still get to book fp 60 days out? Sorry newbie for the party here!

When you're ready to purchase the tickets through your MDE account, you will get a confirmation number. That number should automatically appear in your MDE.
If you purchase them without going through your MDE account you will then have to add the confirmation number.

EDIT: If you choose NOT to use your MB at the party is up to you, but using the party ticket alone will effect getting Magic Shots.

 

[FoxC63]

FoxC63 is there some way to know which days will be CM discounted parties? I have heard several grumbles about last years last CM discounted party night being very crowded and I would rather go on a night with smaller crowds that is less in demand if possible. Yes I know all nights have the propensity to be crowded but the less in demand the better

Those were reported by smitch425.

 

[FoxC63]

@Mollymovacca the "bracelets" that @ErinsMommy is referring to is Party Wristbands. Here's what they look like:



These change in color with each party to prevent people from sneaking in also they help identify who will stay in MK when it shuts down to others at 7pm. You will need to have this on to stand in lines for M&G, purchase Party specific merchandise and go on rides and to pick up your LE SotMK card.

 

[FoxC63]

FoxC63 is there some way to know which days will be CM discounted parties? I have heard several grumbles about last years last CM discounted party night being very crowded and I would rather go on a night with smaller crowds that is less in demand if possible. Yes I know all nights have the propensity to be crowded but the less in demand the better

Oh and I do want to add for October party goers that Disney did discount additional days in October after the initial release of information. Here's the scoop!

MNSSHP Further Discount

I thinks this is the first time I've seen this happen. Disney just added CM discounted dates for parties on the 23, 25, 27 and 28 (Oct.) at $63 for adults $60 for children, they really want all these dates to sell out. I mean I don't blame them I just never saw this happen before, this late in the season.

Per @yulilin3 Post #6667 Page 334 MNSSHP 2016

EDIT: Even though Disney did add these additional CM discounts there is nothing to verify whether these parties "Sold Out" or were crowded. Also this information was never 'Updated" to the original 2016 MNSSHP post.

 

[Kindermouse]

AAAAAAHHHHHHH

There is no safe date. I am wondering if anyone has been to parties at DLR and WDW and can compare crowd levels for me. We go to the DLR party as often as we are able over the years and we love it even though it is always sold out. nearly every party sells out there so I am used to that so I guess if they feel comparable I shouldn't be too afraid over Disney's push make me attend a sold out party no matter what date I choose. so does it feel like this or more like this . How does it compare to a DLR sold out party?

 

[Mollymovacca]

When you're ready to purchase the tickets through your MDE account, you will get a confirmation number. That number should automatically appear in your MDE.
If you purchase them without going through your MDE account you will then have to add the confirmation number.

EDIT: If you choose NOT to use your MB at the party is up to you, but using the party ticket alone will effect getting Magic Shots.

Awsome! Thank you so much!

 

[abnihon]

I've never been to Fort Wilderness before but want to check out the decorations while we're there for the Sleep Hollow event. Will there be a decent number of sites decorated by Oct 14th? Any areas in particular that are good? Can we walk around campsites from the Ranch or would we have to take the bus?

 

[FoxC63]

I've never been to Fort Wilderness before but want to check out the decorations while we're there for the Sleep Hollow event. Will there be a decent number of sites decorated by Oct 14th? Any areas in particular that are good? Can we walk around campsites from the Ranch or would we have to take the bus?

What great questions and I wish I knew the answer so I posted your question here:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...rmation-and-questions-thread.3372315/page-305

Hopefully someone will respond °O°

Just found the correct thread and posted your question here:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...grounds-information-questions.3218169/page-89

Yes, I'm determined!

 

[Cluelyss]

I've never been to Fort Wilderness before but want to check out the decorations while we're there for the Sleep Hollow event. Will there be a decent number of sites decorated by Oct 14th? Any areas in particular that are good? Can we walk around campsites from the Ranch or would we have to take the bus?

FW offers carriage rides around the campsites, which would be a good way to see decorations. We've done this during Christmas trips. Not sure how many sites go all out for Halloween though? Hopefully someone with more experience can chime in here!

 

[abnihon]

FW offers carriage rides around the campsites, which would be a good way to see decorations. We've done this during Christmas trips. Not sure how many sites go all out for Halloween though? Hopefully someone with more experience can chime in here!

I thought of that. Looks like group wagon rides leave at 6pm. We have a 4:20 ADR at Ohana so may be tight to get there by 6 but possible I guess.

 

[FoxC63]

FW offers carriage rides around the campsites, which would be a good way to see decorations. We've done this during Christmas trips. Not sure how many sites go all out for Halloween though? Hopefully someone with more experience can chime in here!

When do they put up Fall/Halloween decorations at Ft. Wilderness? I've never been. I know I can take the bus or boat from BRV. Which one would be best? And when I leave FW would the boat be quicker?

 

[Bobb_o]

I'm a person who's not that into meet and greets (Except Star Wars) but are there any at the party that I should definitely do? I will say that I'm never going to J&S because of how crazy that is and it will just be my wife and I so no reason to find a M&G that would be great for kids.

 

[siskaren]

I've never been to Fort Wilderness before but want to check out the decorations while we're there for the Sleep Hollow event. Will there be a decent number of sites decorated by Oct 14th? Any areas in particular that are good? Can we walk around campsites from the Ranch or would we have to take the bus?

The thing is, it's the campers who decorate the sites, so there's really no way to know which sites might be decorated by October 14th or if they'd be worth checking out.

 

[FoxC63]

I'm a person who's not that into meet and greets (Except Star Wars) but are there any at the party that I should definitely do? I will say that I'm never going to J&S because of how crazy that is and it will just be my wife and I so no reason to find a M&G that would be great for kids.

The list of M&G characters is on the first post on page one. Just scroll down to "What characters can I meet at MNSSHP?" and have a look see.

 

[Bobb_o]

The list of M&G characters is on the first post on page one. Just scroll down to "What characters can I meet at MNSSHP?" and have a look see.

I was asking for opinions, not the list...

 

[FoxC63]

I was asking for opinions, not the list...

I get that, but most people like J&S, the 7 Dwarfs and Jack Sparrow all of which are very popular and considered high priority with excessive wait times. So not really sure how anyone can help you, we don't know you or your likes

 

[Stuarotra]

My husband and I are checking in at the Poly on August 25th. We were considering going to the party that evening. It looks like we wouldn't be able to get there until about 8:00 pm. That's still 4 hours of park time.Is it even worth it? We don't need to meet any characters or trick or treat. We were mostly interested in seeing all the costumes and fireworks and parade. What would you do?? It will just be the 2 of us. No kids or grandkids.

 

[dfurst05]

I was asking for opinions, not the list...

If you aren't into meet and greets I think that is totally fine!! I am not huge into meet and greets and I don't think for me personally it is going to be worth spending time in line to meet characters. I have never really cared for Nightmare Before Christmas so J&S isn't a huge deal to me personally, for example. For some people this is the one time of year they would have to meet these characters so that is very important to them.

Everyone has different priorities. I wouldn't sweat skipping the character meet and greets for other party activities like parades/shows or even walk on rides.

The best advice/opinion I can offer is this: Do what you want. If you are going to spend $70+ per person to be in the Magic Kingdom you should feel comfortable spending your time how you see fit and don't worry what other people are going to think or if they will "judge" you. Have a talk with your group about what is important and make a plan around that and you will be set!

 

[Stuarotra]

If you aren't into meet and greets I think that is totally fine!! I am not huge into meet and greets and I don't think for me personally it is going to be worth spending time in line to meet characters. I have never really cared for Nightmare Before Christmas so J&S isn't a huge deal to me personally, for example. For some people this is the one time of year they would have to meet these characters so that is very important to them.

Everyone has different priorities. I wouldn't sweat skipping the character meet and greets for other party activities like parades/shows or even walk on rides.

The best advice/opinion I can offer is this: Do what you want. If you are going to spend $70+ per person to be in the Magic Kingdom you should feel comfortable spending your time how you see fit and don't worry what other people are going to think or if they will "judge" you. Have a talk with your group about what is important and make a plan around that and you will be set!

Thanks!! That's really helpful....

 

[TwoMisfits]

My husband and I are checking in at the Poly on August 25th. We were considering going to the party that evening. It looks like we wouldn't be able to get there until about 8:00 pm. That's still 4 hours of park time.Is it even worth it? We don't need to meet any characters or trick or treat. We were mostly interested in seeing all the costumes and fireworks and parade. What would you do?? It will just be the 2 of us. No kids or grandkids.

Are you flying or driving? If flying, I wouldn't do it...too easy to get a delay either in the flight or Mears transport and that 8pm arrival becomes 10pm and after a long travel day, no one's up to one more thing...