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

[MeghanEmily]

We haven't totally decided yet, but I'm planning to cut my hair off on our trip right after we get married in a short pixie, so DFi and I are talking about going as a dumbed down/summer clothes version of Peter Pan and his shadow. I'd wear green shorts, belted green shirt, and PP hat, and DFi would wear the same outfit but in black. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

 

[FoxC63]

Thankfully DD picked an extremely easy costume, Boo from monsters inc in her regular clothes. So a pair of light purple cropped leggings, oversized pink t shirt, white socks with her sneakers and I'll put her hair up in pig tails.
I'll have to tap into my artsy side for DH and I. I'm planning to get a green t shirt for me and a blue one for him. Paint purple furry spots on his and attempt to paint a big eye and mouth on mine. I'm also planning to buy the Monsters university baseball cap from the Disney store that Mike wears in the movie, and then we'll wear shorts and call it a day!
I can't wait to see everyone else's costumes!

I love these ideas! Can I make a suggestion for accessories? How about a Sulley purse/backpack for DD? I have a stuffed pink pig purse for my Queen of Hearts Costume. Instead of carrying a random doll that can get easily lost and has no funuction the purse/backpack made sense to me to put my belongings in. - this sounds so exciting!

Here's a link:
https://www.amazon.com/MONSTERS-DISNEY-PLUSH-BACKPACK-UNIVERSITY/dp/B00F6P293U

 

[FoxC63]

We haven't totally decided yet, but I'm planning to cut my hair off on our trip right after we get married in a short pixie, so DFi and I are talking about going as a dumbed down/summer clothes version of Peter Pan and his shadow. I'd wear green shorts, belted green shirt, and PP hat, and DFi would wear the same outfit but in black. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

So are you planning on getting a hair cut at MK Barber Shop? The costumes sound sweet!

 

[MeghanEmily]

So are you planning on getting a hair cut at MK Barber Shop? The costumes sound sweet!

I had SERIOUSLY considered it. I mean, after all, it's just hair. It grows back. But now that I'm planning to go back to school in the Fall and will be meeting all new people the week after we come back from the trip there's a little more pressure not to get a terrible haircut. I'm sure they'd do a fine job there, but I want something a little more complex than what they're probably used to and I've heard that they can usually only do very simple cuts. Maybe I'll try to get DFi an appointment for his hair there though!

 

[xlsm]

I never knew about the photo booths and I'm still unclear about them:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/photo-booths.3551848/#post-56564487

Has anyone done the photo booths and where they're located?

I scrolled through to see if anyone had answered this specifically, and didn't see one, so if this is a repeat of info, just ignore it

There are booths located on the Boardwalk, near Space Mtn, by Primeval Whirl, and by the Imagination Pavilion...there's probably one at DHS but we haven't noticed it!

You go in and take the picture as usual, picking your border/theme/etc, and instead of buying the print, you use the touch screen to pick the "download to Memory Maker" option. You not only get the photostrip digitally added to your MM, you get each individual photo from the strip added. Here are a few of our examples from December's trip:







You do not have to buy the printed photo to get the pictures added to your account, just fyi!

All instructions are pretty easy to follow (on a touch screen).

I hope that helps! We love the photobooths and won't be passing them up ever again

 

[acln]

I love these ideas! Can I make a suggestion for accessories? How about a Sulley purse/backpack for DD? I have a stuffed pink pig purse for my Queen of Hearts Costume. Instead of carrying a random doll that can get easily lost and has no funuction the purse/backpack made sense to me to put my belongings in. - this sounds so exciting!

Here's a link:
https://www.amazon.com/MONSTERS-DISNEY-PLUSH-BACKPACK-UNIVERSITY/dp/B00F6P293U

Ooh thank you for that idea! Wicked cute!!

 

[FoxC63]

I scrolled through to see if anyone had answered this specifically, and didn't see one, so if this is a repeat of info, just ignore it

There are booths located on the Boardwalk, near Space Mtn, by Primeval Whirl, and by the Imagination Pavilion...there's probably one at DHS but we haven't noticed it!

You go in and take the picture as usual, picking your border/theme/etc, and instead of buying the print, you use the touch screen to pick the "download to Memory Maker" option. You not only get the photostrip digitally added to your MM, you get each individual photo from the strip added. Here are a few of our examples from December's trip:







You do not have to buy the printed photo to get the pictures added to your account, just fyi!

All instructions are pretty easy to follow (on a touch screen).

I hope that helps! We love the photobooths and won't be passing them up ever again

Thank you so very mush for this!!!!

hahahaha I said "mush" I'm sure you get the idea

 

[FoxC63]

Hey @FoxC63 what do you think of my revised plan?

I'll PM you with more details

 

[AngelDisney]

I scrolled through to see if anyone had answered this specifically, and didn't see one, so if this is a repeat of info, just ignore it

There are booths located on the Boardwalk, near Space Mtn, by Primeval Whirl, and by the Imagination Pavilion...there's probably one at DHS but we haven't noticed it!

You go in and take the picture as usual, picking your border/theme/etc, and instead of buying the print, you use the touch screen to pick the "download to Memory Maker" option. You not only get the photostrip digitally added to your MM, you get each individual photo from the strip added. Here are a few of our examples from December's trip:







You do not have to buy the printed photo to get the pictures added to your account, just fyi!

All instructions are pretty easy to follow (on a touch screen).

I hope that helps! We love the photobooths and won't be passing them up ever again

Thanks for the location info! I am staying at BC and will definitely pop by BWI for the photo booth.

 

[xlsm]

Thanks for the location info! I am staying at BC and will definitely pop by BWI for the photo booth.

It's super fun! There are two, attached back to back. One side is the traditional strip style and the other is a single frame (the first picture I shared. You still get every take from that one included in your MM downloads, too!)

 

[FoxC63]

I had SERIOUSLY considered it. I mean, after all, it's just hair. It grows back. I want something a little more complex than what they're probably used to and I've heard that they can usually only do very simple cuts. Maybe I'll try to get DFi an appointment for his hair there though!

I didn't want to say. I stopped dying my hair two years ago after DH was diagnosed and recently cut off the last remaining dye on my locks. It's a shorter do than what I'm use to but it works and like you said "It will grow back." My hair is more pepper than salt and that I'm sure will change with time too. Here's the style:

 

[buzzrelly]

It will be sold out, but it won't be Christmas crazy because, like you said, they sell a limited number of tickets, and that number is nowhere near park capacity. Disney doesn't say how many tickets they sell for parties, but speculation is that it's 25,000-35,000, and I believe speculation on park capacity (again, Disney won't say) is something like 100,000.

Thanks! That's kind of what I was thinking

I think most people are looking at it wrong, yes it will be busy but not at park capacity so planning for this is vital. A solid realistic plan will serve anyone very well. If this is your date then lay out a plan and post it here. Several people who have been to these parties will let you know what will or won't work.

Thanks

We're going to our first mnsshp this year on Halloween night and I was worried about the same thing! But after lots and lots of reading I think if you decide what's a priority to you and try to be flexible it will still be a great night! Are you interested in all the special meet and greets? The parade and castle shows? Or taking advantage of the short ride lines and trick or treating? This is the new plan I've made for us:

-Be at the gate no later than 3pm
-Get wristbands and head the Jack & sally line (I'm expecting to be in the line for a while so DH and I will switch off taking DD to shop or ride quick rides)
- Depending on what time we're done at J&S, go to monsters inc laugh floor (we'll be in monsters inc costumes and DD really wants to go) or get a spot for the first parade. Probably get something quick to eat while we wait in our parade spot.
-Head to Fantasyland for ToTing, quick rides and any short m&g DD is interested in
-Get spots for castle shows and fireworks
-Go to tomorrowland if we didn't have time earlier, ToTing, ride haunted mansion and any short m&g
-Last parade and castle show, rides, m&g, and ToTing to end the night.

Sounds like a good plan. The only characters I REALLY need to meet are Jack and Sally, as well. I'll probably be in line with you

Other than that, I want to watch the parade and Hallowishes and do a little Trick or Treating…even though I'm not taking the kids…it'll just be me and DH

 

[acln]

Sounds like a good plan. The only characters I REALLY need to meet are Jack and Sally, as well. I'll probably be in line with you

Other than that, I want to watch the parade and Hallowishes and do a little Trick or Treating…even though I'm not taking the kids…it'll just be me and DH

If you see a family of 3 in casual monster inc costumes, that'll be us!
Oh yes, I've always loved Nightmare before Christmas and DD fell in love with it a couple years ago. We always watch it during Halloween time AND Christmas time so that m&g is our #1!
I hope you guys have a wonderful time!

 

[buzzrelly]

If you see a family of 3 in casual monster inc costumes, that'll be us!
Oh yes, I've always loved Nightmare before Christmas and DD fell in love with it a couple years ago. We always watch it during Halloween time AND Christmas time so that m&g is our #1!
I hope you guys have a wonderful time!

Same! We watch it every year too…I'll definitely wave to you if I see you. I'm not sure about costumes for us yet…maybe we'll just some Halloween shirts and Ears and call it a day…possible something Jack and Sally related

 

[anricat]

Has anyone worn wings to the party? We're thinking of going as fairies. DD as Tink, me as Vidia and DH would be Terrance. Just wondering how cumbersome wings are going to get.

 

[FoxC63]

Has anyone worn wings to the party? We're thinking of going as fairies. DD as Tink, me as Vidia and DH would be Terrance. Just wondering how cumbersome wings are going to get.

@jeremeyp did though she didn't report whether they were cumbersome, you could PM her. Also here's a link for Halloween Costumes you might want to post your questions there too if you don't get a response here.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/post-pics-of-your-halloween-costumes-for-mnsshp.3532418/

Hope these help

 

[sherlockmiles]

I’m not sure of your actual check-in date or if you're staying at WDW resorts but here’s Kenny the Pirate Crowd Calendar which lists when you’ll need to make your ADR’s & FP's:

9/03/17 thru 9/09/17
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=09&yr=2017&cweek=2

For Example ONLY: Let's say your check-in date is Sunday, Sept 3rd, do you see where I put a red oval? That's where you'll find your dates to make your ADR’s & FP's. Hope this helps! Must be onsite guest for 180+10 for ADR's.

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Thanks - got all that. No date/time I enter for the tea comes up with availability, and ROL reservations aren't active yet for our dates either. :-(

 

[bhyer]

So much great information in this thread! Thank you!!
My daughter and I are going together and her big priority is to see the 7 dwarfs. I've been reading that they only snap 1 picture. Is that true? If she wants a picture alone with them will they do one with her and then let me join in a picture for a second picture?

 

[FoxC63]

So much great information in this thread! Thank you!!
My daughter and I are going together and her big priority is to see the 7 dwarfs. I've been reading that they only snap 1 picture. Is that true? If she wants a picture alone with them will they do one with her and then let me join in a picture for a second picture?

I only read that happened one time because a group of like 10 people shouldered in and wanted them done. There was a long line and the CM said not happening. I don't believe this to be true at all.

 

[monique5]

So much great information in this thread! Thank you!!
My daughter and I are going together and her big priority is to see the 7 dwarfs. I've been reading that they only snap 1 picture. Is that true? If she wants a picture alone with them will they do one with her and then let me join in a picture for a second picture?

We went last year and DD took picture 1st, then we did a family photo. No trouble. We did go after 11pm, & CM gave her 3 mini mine train buckets when we were done.