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

[Farro]

Costume update: My Sally dress is too...not for my 45 year old body? I don't know. The skirt is too long (below my knees), and the top is too low-cut - like definitely not Disney friendly low. It's a one time use costume dress, and I got it on clearance, so I'll probably butcher it a bunch to make it more 45 year old mom friendly.

Halloween doesn't recognize age! I'm 43 - 44 at time of trip and I'm dressing as an ode to Honest John - with fox tail and all! Although instead of a green suit I'll be in a green summery outfit.

 

[Bex258]

@Bex258
Love Etsy!!! So many creative people on the site, I could spend hours looking at it all.

And I really like your ideas too. They all sound very comfortable - good on you!

There are so many great things and the skills people have, I wish I could buy it all.

Thank you, comfort is a must for me and something I can modify/wear in hot weather.

Speaking of comfort and talk of footwear I managed my trip last time on basic fashion sandals (bit of padding in the sole) they were fine until I did IOA and went on the water rides, forgot to dry my feet properly and ended up with blisters on the soles of my feet those last couple of days were painful My canvas shoes that I wore on the plane came in handy, the extra bit of padding on the soles made all the difference. This time I have a bunch of walking sandals that are comfy over long distance as trainers would make my feet too hot and I have a mini towel for water rides to dry my feet.

The goal is bagless - which was have never been able to pull off, but I figure with it being just for the party, it may work out. We're also spending a day at Universal during our trip and know their rides are less "backpack friendly." Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

I found the Universal ride lockers kind of handy, except in a long queue.
I could not manage without a bag though, kind of envy those who do. Mine's known as a Mary Poppins bag because I carry everything. I have got a mini backpack for the trip though.

 

[ErinsMommy]

The goal is bagless - which was have never been able to pull off, but I figure with it being just for the party, it may work out. We're also spending a day at Universal during our trip and know their rides are less "backpack friendly." Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Wouldnt you need a bag with a zipper or backpack to put the halloween candy into rather than carrying it around - esp on rides?

 

[ErinsMommy]

and ended up with blisters on the soles of my feet those last couple of days were painful

Moleskin is awesome.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I decided to go to 2 parties since my husband will be joining me for one and he likes to do different things than I do.

So the first party, I'll make sure to do all my favorite stuff like meeting with the Seven Dwarves. LOL

I'm not sure what I'll do about costumes - I have a lot at home already. I'm thinking I'll pick a few costumes that I already own or have made. I put together a Snow White one (I made the skirt) that has never been worn so if I still fit into that, I'll probably wear that on my first party. Since I'm flying I should probably stick to only one hard to pack costume (like the Snow White) and then have the other costume be easier. But I did buy that new Belle dress that is all poofy and just waiting to get worn. And I am flying Southwest which means 2 free checked bags.

So many costumes, so few Halloween parties to go to. LOL

My husband never dresses in costume so I don't have to worry about matching him on the one party.

 

[Bex258]

Moleskin is awesome.

I had to google what that was, I was thinking of the notebooks (Moleskines) and was a bit confused. Looks good, I shall add that to my packing list.

 

[Disneymom1126]

Wouldnt you need a bag with a zipper or backpack to put the halloween candy into rather than carrying it around - esp on rides?

Potentially - we don't do a whole lot of trick or treating and I don't find the rides at Disney too out of control that we can't just hold the bag shut. We've always had a backpack, but we're usually also at the parks for 4-7 days and carrying around water, snacks, etc. - since we are just going to the party, I figured it is a good way to test out going without a bag. We'll see - I may change my mind between now and October

 

[Disneymom1126]

I found the Universal ride lockers kind of handy, except in a long queue.
I could not manage without a bag though, kind of envy those who do. Mine's known as a Mary Poppins bag because I carry everything. I have got a mini backpack for the trip though.

Good to know! I've never been to Universal before. But trust me - I'm usually the one with the backpack full of snacks, water bottle, autograph stuff, bandaids, sunscreen, etc. etc. etc. I get it! We may have to reconsider a backpack though because I know we will at least be getting a wand and I may not want to carry that around all day!

 

[Disneymom1126]

That's too small for me to make up for all these years missing out on trick or treating! It will be 51 in total. Never trick or treat once in my life (I am from Hong King). Going with DD does not count.

Too funny! Well...yes you better bring a bag cause that is going to be A LOT of candy!!

 

[mum2fourkids]

First Halloween party for us...first Halloween ever actually as we live in Australia and don't really 'celebrate' it here. Is there a limit on how much candy you can collect? I'm having visions of my 4 children...well maybe 3 of them...going absolutely insane and wanting to collect as much as they can!
Also do all the candy stations offer the same candy or do u need to visit all to collect the different varieties?

 

[Disneymom1126]

First Halloween party for us...first Halloween ever actually as we live in Australia and don't really 'celebrate' it here. Is there a limit on how much candy you can collect? I'm having visions of my 4 children...well maybe 3 of them...going absolutely insane and wanting to collect as much as they can!
Also do all the candy stations offer the same candy or do u need to visit all to collect the different varieties?

I always find people have mixed reports about how much candy they get - some people end up with tons, others say they hardly get any. It seems like maybe the later you are trick or treating the more "generous" they are with the candy (people have reported getting handfuls at the stops later into the evening). Sometimes there are stops that offer special candy that you can't get elsewhere - like two years ago there were Carmel Apple Worthers candies that were SO GOOD - they didn't have them last year. Most of the stops will have the same things, though. Lines will look really long for the trick or treating spots sometimes, but they move really quickly, so don't let the lines keep you from going to the stop (or you can use the lines to tell the kids that the line looks too long, let's try the next one if you think they are starting to get too candy crazy

 

[Bex258]

Good to know! I've never been to Universal before. But trust me - I'm usually the one with the backpack full of snacks, water bottle, autograph stuff, bandaids, sunscreen, etc. etc. etc. I get it! We may have to reconsider a backpack though because I know we will at least be getting a wand and I may not want to carry that around all day!

Cool, there's lockers for the rides that are free and all day ones you can pay for.

I'll spend most of the day in the parks so I could not do without sunscreen. Friends have joked about my bag but then most of them have needed something from me at some point.

 

[MeghanEmily]

I had to google what that was, I was thinking of the notebooks (Moleskines) and was a bit confused. Looks good, I shall add that to my packing list.

Moleskin saved us again and again on our last two trips. I won't travel to Disney without it now.

 

[summerlvr]

Moleskin saved us again and again on our last two trips. I won't travel to Disney without it now.

And if you forget to bring it, like I did in February, the first aid centers in the parks have it!

 

[oceanmarina]

One we hit May, should be any day now to release the tickets, correct?

 

[smallworldnh]

Is there a frenzy to book this when it comes out like it was with FD??

 

[IrishNYC]

Halloween doesn't recognize age! I'm 43 - 44 at time of trip and I'm dressing as an ode to Honest John - with fox tail and all! Although instead of a green suit I'll be in a green summery outfit.

Oh, believe me, i don't care that I'm going as Sally, but a dress from Hot Topic does not do this body well.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Is there a frenzy to book this when it comes out like it was with FD??

Not sell out frenzy

 

[ErinsMommy]

One we hit May, should be any day now to release the tickets, correct?

We all hope

 

[sheila14]

Halloween doesn't recognize age! I'm 43 - 44 at time of trip and I'm dressing as an ode to Honest John - with fox tail and all! Although instead of a green suit I'll be in a green summery outfit.

I went last year and I was 46, loved every minute of it. 170 days until I do it again!!!!