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

[FoxC63]

Thank you so much for the sweet offer, but we still got tickets, just not the premium ones (who's being selfish now, lol!)

Hoping we can stay at the same resort (BC - we are booked under a magical deal so hoping there is still availability under our new dates....at an Epcot resort....during F&W....happy to move to an MK resort if needed!).

Hubby and I will be celebrating year #11 this fall. We were there for our 10th last year, so thinking this should become an annual tradition!

So very sad we will be missing you this year. I wonder if I can just send hubby and the kids back to Ohio and I'll stick around till you get there!!!

11 years! You guys are babies! Ha! I'm looking at 30 in July. These streaks in my hair aren't 'highlights'
It would be awesome for you to stay but I have a better idea, we'll meet up next year and ... the first person who backs out must take a photo with character of choice UPSIDE DOWN! Boom!

 

[FoxC63]

Oh and not like this ...


But like this ...

 

[dfurst05]

@dfurst05 It would make sense to eat while at Disney Springs better food and the choices are abundant. My favorite is Earl of Sandwich and I'm not a sandwich lovin' person. But if your preference is for a nice sit down meal somewhere closer to MK @DWillowBay is spot on by recommending California Grill or The Wave. It is signature dining so a bit pricey and will take up 2 table-service credits but for the quality it's well worth it. Make reservation around 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm. You'll have two options upon arriving at MK by monorail or walking, since new security procedures on the monorail are in effect you should have some leeway arriving at MK by 3:30.

Only three of us are doing the Disney Dining Plan - the rest our quick service - so we likely won't have enough table service credits to do signature dining, as nice as it may be. Maybe on another trip!

About how long do you think it will take to get to MK from Disney Springs? We may just do QS in Disney Springs that day for flexibility and then head over to MK for the party. With this, is food allowed on the busses? Could we grab something "to go" and eat it on the bus on our way to MK? Just trying to figure out what our options are.

Thanks!

 

[Stuarotra]

While Splash is open during parties, the ride is likely to go down for refurbishment on August 28th - meaning the only party that it would be open for this year is August 25th.

Yes, I was reading that... the 28th was going to be my MK day. For some reason I thought I read where someone said it was closed for the party. I was bummed because it's closing on the day I was going to MK. I'm so relieved now!!!

 

[Stuarotra]

Just to be clear about Splash Mountain

Walt Disney World Attraction Refurbishments
Splash Mountain – August 28 through November 16
http://www.kennythepirate.com/2013/01/06/walt-disney-world-attraction-refurbishments/

But it will be running on August 25th, right???

 

[qbmillar]

Only three of us are doing the Disney Dining Plan - the rest our quick service - so we likely won't have enough table service credits to do signature dining, as nice as it may be. Maybe on another trip!

About how long do you think it will take to get to MK from Disney Springs? We may just do QS in Disney Springs that day for flexibility and then head over to MK for the party. With this, is food allowed on the busses? Could we grab something "to go" and eat it on the bus on our way to MK? Just trying to figure out what our options are.

Thanks!

Just to clarify, The Wave is a single credit restaurant, it is very low key and great food! I think it is a bit of a hidden gem, we love it!

 

[Stuarotra]

I know that splash mountain is getting refurbished starting August 28th. The first party is August 25th. We will be attending the August 25th party. On that day splash mountain should be running during that party???

 

[Irish_Mike]

I know that splash mountain is getting refurbished starting August 28th. The first party is August 25th. We will be attending the August 25th party. On that day splash mountain should be running during that party???

Yes, it will be running until the day it goes down for refurb - including the party.

 

[Stuarotra]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

 

[MeghanEmily]

Only three of us are doing the Disney Dining Plan - the rest our quick service - so we likely won't have enough table service credits to do signature dining, as nice as it may be. Maybe on another trip!

About how long do you think it will take to get to MK from Disney Springs? We may just do QS in Disney Springs that day for flexibility and then head over to MK for the party. With this, is food allowed on the busses? Could we grab something "to go" and eat it on the bus on our way to MK? Just trying to figure out what our options are.

Thanks!

For future food for thought, if you ever do a signature restaurant it's actually usually a better value to just pay for it out of pocket because it's usually less than the value of 2 dining credits. Little side note.

And no, TECHNICALLY you're not allowed any food or drink open on Disney busses. It all just depends on your bus driver whether they will enforce that. But if it's something like a coffee they may not bat an eye...while you eating a whole burger and fries might draw a little too much attention to ignore.

 

[MeghanEmily]

Only three of us are doing the Disney Dining Plan - the rest our quick service - so we likely won't have enough table service credits to do signature dining, as nice as it may be. Maybe on another trip!

About how long do you think it will take to get to MK from Disney Springs? We may just do QS in Disney Springs that day for flexibility and then head over to MK for the party. With this, is food allowed on the busses? Could we grab something "to go" and eat it on the bus on our way to MK? Just trying to figure out what our options are.

Thanks!

Also, I could very well be wrong on this because transportation stuff seems to be changing all the time, but I don't think there's any direct transport from Disney Springs to Magic Kingdom in the afternoons right now, so your travel time could be a little long depending on how much time you spend waiting for busses, etc. You might be best off by taking the bus to the Contemporary and walking on the walking trail to MK, which should keep your travel time under an hour even if you just happened to miss a bus and had to wait the full 20+ minutes for another one, and even if you walk slowly, etc. Other options would be boat to Port Orleans and bus to MK, or bus to a monorail resort and then monorail to MK, or (likely the longest option depending on how quickly busses come) bus to any resort and bus to MK, etc.

 

[FoxC63]

@qbmillar is correct about The Wave being a single credit. I was more into California Grill as it's one of our favorite places to dine. Sorry if it caused any confusion.

EDIT: Here's a link to Uber/Lyft Thread
https://www.disboards.com/threads/everthing-you-wanted-to-know-about-uber-lyft-at-wdw.3443634/

With there being 7 in your party you might have to split up and access two vehicles. Uber's max is at 6 people.

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Are you happy now...really?!

 

[Stuarotra]

Are you happy now...really?!

I'm so so so happy!!!!

 

[FoxC63]

@dfurst05 I'm not sure if you heard of Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Wilderness Lodge.

Here's Disney's link:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/wilderness-lodge-resort/geyser-point/

So far the reviews have been very positive. Here's a link with great photos:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2017/...nt-bar-and-grill-at-disneys-wilderness-lodge/

Plus when you're done just hop on the boat which is close by and go to MK.

 

[Cluelyss]

11 years! You guys are babies! Ha! I'm looking at 30 in July. These streaks in my hair aren't 'highlights'
It would be awesome for you to stay but I have a better idea, we'll meet up next year and ... the first person who backs out must take a photo with character of choice UPSIDE DOWN! Boom!

You're on!!!!

 

[FoxC63]

You're on!!!!

Game on baby girl, game on!

 

[AngelDisney]

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.

 

[MeghanEmily]

Ok, so Lord willin' and the crick don't rise, we're finally able to attend our first ever MNSSHP due to the early dates in August. (We've only over done Christmas parties in past.) My question is to those of you who've done Hallowishes dessert parties before: do you think they're worth it?

We'll only be doing one party (Aug. 25.) We're celebrating our honeymoon and are willing to make a small splurge here and there. DFi can and will take advantage of dessert offerings, but he won't be disappointed if we don't do it on the virtue of desserts alone. I can't take advantage of most of the food due to dietary restrictions, so my main interest in a dessert party would be for prime/less people-sitting-their-toddlers-on-your-lap-crowded parade and fireworks viewing without having to stake out a prime location too far in advance. Assuming they have a dessert party again this year, I'm not totally sure whether it's worth doubling the cost of our party tickets for it, so I wanted some opinions!

 

[Cluelyss]

Ok, so Lord willin' and the crick don't rise, we're finally able to attend our first ever MNSSHP due to the early dates in August. (We've only over done Christmas parties in past.) My question is to those of you who've done Hallowishes dessert parties before: do you think they're worth it?

We'll only be doing one party (Aug. 25.) We're celebrating our honeymoon and are willing to make a small splurge here and there. DFi can and will take advantage of dessert offerings, but he won't be disappointed if we don't do it on the virtue of desserts alone. I can't take advantage of most of the food due to dietary restrictions, so my main interest in a dessert party would be for prime/less people-sitting-their-toddlers-on-your-lap-crowded parade and fireworks viewing without having to stake out a prime location too far in advance. Assuming they have a dessert party again this year, I'm not totally sure whether it's worth doubling the cost of our party tickets for it, so I wanted some opinions!

"Worth it" is always subjective. It's a big cost, on top of another big cost, and it will eat up a lot of your party time. So you'll need to decide what your priorities are for the night. If the parade and fireworks are high on your list, then this might be right for you. If you prefer to maximize your party time on rides and exclusive meet & greets, you may want to pass. There are plenty of free spots to watch both, if you're willing to grab them early.

Here are a bunch of reviews from last year to help you decide:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/i...this-years-hallowishes-dessert-party.3542778/