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

[FoxC63]

Hi all! Excited to be back on a MNSSHP thread for our upcoming October trip. I'm a little behind the 8 ball on planning this time around since it was a last minute (surprise) agreement of the hubs a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, we've done the party several times and LOVE it. The last time (I can't believe it's been this long!) was in September of 2014. We did two parties that trip, and one was focused around the Villains Sinister Soiree Party (in the castle). It was one of our all time favorite Disney experiences EVER!!!!!!! I've been hunting around, and it looks like they no longer offer it. Are they offering anything similar this year? I've hunted around a bit, but I haven't found much. Thanks so much!

Hi and back! Wow 2014? A few things have changed since then like the crowds. Woof! I remember 2014 parties as super easy now you have to have a "plan of attack" on certain days. What are you're dates?
Hate to do this to you but the first post has all the offerings available including the meet & greets which have changed. If you like Nightmare before Christmas then you're in for a real treat. I'll make you a deal if you take a look at the first post and have any questions we'll do our best to answer them.
They did do away with VSS but at HS they had Club Villain which was amazing from all things I've read. I think the big thing is Dessert Parties and they sell out as soon as they're available. Mixed reviews too. Get caught up and we'll share stories~

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Hi and back! Wow 2014? A few things have changed since then like the crowds. Woof! I remember 2014 parties as super easy now you have to have a "plan of attack" on certain days. What are you're dates?
Hate to do this to you but the first post has all the offerings available including the meet & greets which have changed. If you like Nightmare before Christmas then you're in for a real treat. I'll make you a deal if you take a look at the first post and have any questions we'll do our best to answer them.
They did do away with VSS but at HS they had Club Villain which was amazing from all things I've read. I think the big thing is Dessert Parties and they sell out as soon as they're available. Mixed reviews too. Get caught up and we'll share stories~

Thank you!! But you're supposed to tell me that everything is just as magical as I remember from 2014. LOL!! As to more crowds...*sigh.* But as to NBC...yay!!! Our dates are 10/16 to 10/22, so we'll probably do two parties again (possibly Tues and Thurs). I will go get caught up and report back. Thanks again!!!

 

[FoxC63]

Beth,
The Magic is still there it just needs a little more time to reach you. So I'm leaving you with Kenny the Pirate crowd calendars based on your dates to help you plan, I've got to get some rest!

Oct 15th - 21st
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=10&yr=2017&cweek=3

Oct 22nd – 28th
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=10&yr=2017&cweek=4

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Beth,
The Magic is still there it just needs a little more time to reach you. So I'm leaving you with Kenny the Pirate crowd calendars based on your dates to help you plan, I've got to get some rest!

Oct 15th - 21st
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=10&yr=2017&cweek=3

Oct 22nd – 28th
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=10&yr=2017&cweek=4

Thank you so much! I have been looking at the main post and the crowd calendars, and it's so tough to decide and to fit everything into place...it's like a puzzle, lol. I'm still thinking Tues and Thurs for MNSSHP, but the possibility of Club Villain is intriguing too (yet then I have to switch around my HS day, which messes with my AK day and the ROL package I was hoping to score). Ugh. I will keep playing with things, I'm sure it will all fall into place. I just wish I had known we were going to be taking this trip a few months ago and not two weeks before the 180 day mark, lol. Once I get a general plan laid out, I will be back with more specific questions. Thanks again!!!!

 

[sherlockmiles]

there's a new 'event' http://www.**************.net/2017/...eet-greet-coming-walt-disney-world-halloween/

it's disappointing that we cannot attend since we will be there in September. Otherwise we'd have been the first in line! Looking forward to reading the reviews.

 

[DoulaMel]

Typically, yes, but last year tickets went on sale literally within hours of prices being announced. Also, last year's dates were announced later than the previous year, as was this year dates announced later than last year. I would be surprised if prices were announce prior to May.

Where do people typically see that tickets are on sale?

 

[DoulaMel]

Beth,
The Magic is still there it just needs a little more time to reach you. So I'm leaving you with Kenny the Pirate crowd calendars based on your dates to help you plan, I've got to get some rest!

Oct 15th - 21st
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=10&yr=2017&cweek=3

Oct 22nd – 28th
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=10&yr=2017&cweek=4

Are these pretty accurate?

 

[DoulaMel]

Okay, so we have four day park hopper passes. If we don't use one on this trip because we opt to do MNSSHP, can we use the extra pass on another trip?

And, can we take the 4dphp and upgrade it to an AP?

 

[monique5]

Where do people typically see that tickets are on sale?

It will be on Post #1 on the day it's announced. Also, any of the websites that report on Disney World happenings -- DPB, Ktp, Chip & Co., wdwmagic, wdwnews, allears.net., etc.

 

[dfurst05]

Okay, so we have four day park hopper passes. If we don't use one on this trip because we opt to do MNSSHP, can we use the extra pass on another trip?

And, can we take the 4dphp and upgrade it to an AP?

I believe the policy is that all days on a multi-day ticket have to be used within 10 days of the first day a ticket is used.

 

[Cluelyss]

@AngelDisney I'm replying here to keep your post as unanswered because I can't help you with this. I think @Cluelyss would be perfect to for the job as she has written a very detailed and comprehensive thread about FP and all it entails.

"I have a question about the Halloween magic shots. We have the party tickets on a separate MDE in order to double dip on the FP+. We have memory maker on our primary MDE with hotel reservation and regular park tickets. If we attend the party using the hard tickets, can we scan our MB with no party tickets to use our memory maker for the magic shots? TIA for your kind assistance!"

I can't answer this with any certainty, as I've never tried the multiple MDX accounts system before. But I would think you'd have 2 options - first, once inside the park, I'd guess you would be free to use your existing MB for photos with no issue, even if you used the cards for entry. Alternatively, you could link the dummy account to your main account via friends and family and be able to retrieve photos taken on the dummy account in your main account. If all else fails, you could always purchase a one day MM for the party shots.

 

[FoxC63]

it's disappointing that we cannot attend since we will be there in September. Otherwise we'd have been the first in line! Looking forward to reading the reviews.

I hope this is offered again next year with more dates, according to @Christi Rose the 29th & 30th are 'Sold Out" and @bama_ed started this thread hopefully DISers will use to report back on:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/t...-for-the-2017-halloween-season.3593020/page-2

Are these pretty accurate?

In my opinion yes. You have to remember that Disney will update their calendar of events and when they do it could impact your plans. KtP will update his as well so you'll have to stay on top of it.

 

[sherlockmiles]

I hope this is offered again next year with more dates, according to @Christi Rose the 29th & 30th are 'Sold Out" and @bama_ed started this thread hopefully DISers will use to report back on:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/t...-for-the-2017-halloween-season.3593020/page-2


In my opinion yes. You have to remember that Disney will update their calendar of events and when they do it could impact your plans. KtP will update his as well so you'll have to stay on top of it.

Thanks for the reminder and thread link Sometimes (Disney update calendar) this is a good thing - and sometimes its not.
I've joined the thread so hopefully if things do change I wont miss it.

 

[Cluelyss]

Well, just got my kids' school calendar for next year, and guessed wrong on the dates of their fall break. So @FoxC63, we won't be there with you anymore

This also means I am now within my 180 days for my new trip dates (assuming my TA can get my reservation moved) and of course no BOG available on our new party night

Aaaaand, no more premium tickets for Sleepy Hollow any night we could attend

Good thing I love stalking reservations and a good challenge!!

 

[Cluelyss]

Also wanted to point out that when I just called to book SH, I was told it's only a 24 hour cancellation policy. And also that it can be booked at 180+ with an onsite reservation. YMMV

 

[ErinsMommy]

Well, just got my kids' school calendar for next year, and guessed wrong on the dates of their fall break. So @FoxC63, we won't be there with you anymore

This also means I am now within my 180 days for my new trip dates (assuming my TA can get my reservation moved) and of course no BOG available on our new party night

Aaaaand, no more premium tickets for Sleepy Hollow any night we could attend

Good thing I love stalking reservations and a good challenge!!

Aww what a bummer! =( What are your new dates? I've been considering doing the same now that I know there will be parties at the end of August beginning of September. I just dont think the airfares will drop back down that low -- and not even sure how much they'll charge to change flights. Was hoping with all the bad publicity they have going on now they'll drop their airfares, but so far they havent.

 

[Cluelyss]

Aww what a bummer! =( What are your new dates? I've been considering doing the same now that I know there will be parties at the end of August beginning of September. I just dont think the airfares will drop back down that low -- and not even sure how much they'll charge to change flights. Was hoping with all the bad publicity they have going on now they'll drop their airfares, but so far they havent.

Assuming resort availability, we will now be there October 12-15. Flights are actually cheaper than at the end of October, so we'll make out there. And this now means we'll be there on our anniversary (instead of DH's birthday...which is better since I don't think he was loving the idea of spending his birthday at WDW). So it all works out, I guess.

 

[pooh'smate]

I believe the policy is that all days on a multi-day ticket have to be used within 10 days of the first day a ticket is used.

They expire 14 days from first use.

 

[FoxC63]

Well, just got my kids' school calendar for next year, and guessed wrong on the dates of their fall break. So @FoxC63, we won't be there with you anymore

This also means I am now within my 180 days for my new trip dates (assuming my TA can get my reservation moved) and of course no BOG available on our new party night

Aaaaand, no more premium tickets for Sleepy Hollow any night we could attend

Good thing I love stalking reservations and a good challenge!!

NOOOOOOOO!!! You're kidding me! Ugh!!!! I was so looking forward to our adventure. Selfishness aside. Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear this. I see you're new dates, glad to hear the airfare is cheaper are you staying at the same resort and what anniversary year will you be celebrating?

 

[FoxC63]

Aww what a bummer! =( What are your new dates? I've been considering doing the same now that I know there will be parties at the end of August beginning of September. I just dont think the airfares will drop back down that low -- and not even sure how much they'll charge to change flights. Was hoping with all the bad publicity they have going on now they'll drop their airfares, but so far they havent.

Same boat with our airfare. Even though they will be free via points I'd rather not use more if I can help it. We still have two other trips we're planning.