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

[DaniellePoppins]

I am in Ohio and it is about 20ish here. I just missed the first round it stayed more north of where I live but the wind is not fun. They said with this wind it can make the wind chill below zero!! I am so ready for summer!!! Stay warm everyone just keep thinking that in a few months we will be in Disney for Halloween

Lol and I just know when I'm down there in September I'll be complaining because its hot.

I can deal with the snow have gear will travel, we love to ski! But that -0 nope!
Before your storm hits stock up on groceries, gas and make sure all your laundry is done, that's what I always do before we get hit with any type of storm. Broken lines = no electricity = cannot get gas, grocery stores that are open cannot use credit cards, water/sewage pipes can burst = no clean water for anything.
Please take care

Boy I hope it doesn't get that bad. I know they are saying it looks like a full blizzard, but power loss for us is pretty rare. We didn't even lose it during Sandy. We're very lucky. Gas and groceries are done though. "I survived the Bread and Milk Hysteria of March 2017!" I'm lucky I won't have to leave the house. My job is great about letting us work from home. If the timing is what they're predicting, that may end up being two days this week.

 

[luvfigment]

I did the party back in 2007 of my honeymoon and loved it. We are going back this Oct for our 10 yr anniversary with our two girls ages 3 and 6. I really want to do the party but am worried I won't get my money worth with the kids so young. Can anyone who has gone with little ones give me some feedback?

 

[FoxC63]

Would you consider switching the Skipper Canteen Meal and O'hana meal? On the party day, enter MK at 4 pm and book ADR for 4:15 pm. If you don't care to line up early for Jack Skellington or The Seven Dwarfs, you can book FP+ for 2 rides starting 5-6, 6-7. Since you are already in MK, you get to maximize the Halloween party experience.

I do believe Disney cancelled fastpasses. The end time is at 6:30pm.
Here's the information from 2016 MNSSHP:

Are FP+ Reservations available during the party?

• No, there are no FP+ reservations in the park after the 7 p.m. start of the party. You can, however, make FP+ reservations using your party ticket for the 4-6:30pm time period (FP+ Selections should be booked between 3:30-6:30pm), before the party officially begins. The good news is that most attraction lines will be short enough during the party that you won’t miss FP+ reservations much.

 

[FoxC63]

Lol and I just know when I'm down there in September I'll be complaining because its hot.

Scored some great deals on linen/linen blend clothing at Lord & Taylor and Macy's. Saw some great outfits at Dillard's but there are no locations near me so I don't buy from them unless I plan to visit my mom in CO.
I'm looking now for wicking/breathable undergarments. Yep, I just want to be comfortable even in late October it can be hot and humid.

 

[FoxC63]

This year we'll have APs so I'm thinking better to arrive before 4 right?
Is that what most people do?
Then where do you go to get a wristband at 4?

Not doing another park that day so could make FP for 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, have time to eat and line up early for Jack and Sally!
I guess one concern would be arriving in costume before 4 but I'm planning to wear a Sally cosplay short dress which should be fine anytime right?

If arriving at 4pm you'll receive your Party wrist bands at the gate.
If you are already in the park you can get them from several locations. Here's 2016 information:

• Oh, my! I'm already in the park. Do I have to exit and re-enter for MNSSHP? No, there are checkpoints within the park to check-in and receive wristbands for MNSSHP!

Locations
Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
Fantasy Faire (Fantasyland)
Exit to Monsters, Inc. (Tomorrowland)

And arriving in full blown costume at 4pm is perfect! You will not be alone.
Since we have a park ticket AND MNSSHP ticket we'll arrive at 3pm. to watch the last parade, take photos etc. And when it's 4pm we'll go to one of those locations to get our wrist band and move along.

EDIT: And yes, we will be in full blown costumes when we arrive at 3pm. We will also go through the regular park entrance.

 

[TiszBear]

subscribing! I am going for a week in October and besides F&W I am hoping there is a possibility of going one of the nights I am there.

 

[FoxC63]

I did the party back in 2007 of my honeymoon and loved it. We are going back this Oct for our 10 yr anniversary with our two girls ages 3 and 6. I really want to do the party but am worried I won't get my money worth with the kids so young. Can anyone who has gone with little ones give me some feedback?

I can't answer this question, but let's see how this works out. What if you and your husband do the party while Disney watches your kids. And on Oct 31st you can enjoy Halloween together at the resorts?
Here's the link to Disney's Childcare Services:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/child-care-services/

Here's the link to KPirate list of 2016 Resort Events:
http://www.kennythepirate.com/2016/10/04/halloween-activities-for-various-walt-disney-world-resorts/

From my observation kids were fine in the parks but did zonk out around 10pm or so.

 

[FoxC63]

I did the party back in 2007 of my honeymoon and loved it. We are going back this Oct for our 10 yr anniversary with our two girls ages 3 and 6. I really want to do the party but am worried I won't get my money worth with the kids so young. Can anyone who has gone with little ones give me some feedback?

subscribing! I am going for a week in October and besides F&W I am hoping there is a possibility of going one of the nights I am there.

Hooray more people to party with!

 

[abnihon]

If arriving at 4pm you'll receive your Party wrist bands at the gate.
If you are already in the park you can get them from several locations. Here's 2016 information:

• Oh, my! I'm already in the park. Do I have to exit and re-enter for MNSSHP? No, there are checkpoints within the park to check-in and receive wristbands for MNSSHP!

Locations
Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
Fantasy Faire (Fantasyland)
Exit to Monsters, Inc. (Tomorrowland)

And arriving in full blown costume at 4pm is perfect! You will not be alone.
Since we have a park ticket AND MNSSHP ticket we'll arrive at 3pm. to watch the last parade, take photos etc. And when it's 4pm we'll go to one of those locations to get our wrist band and move along.

EDIT: And yes, we will be in full blown costumes when we arrive at 3pm. We will also go through the regular park entrance.

Thanks!
So they don't care if you arrive before 4 in costume?
I think we'll arrive before 3 too to watch the parade.

 

[FoxC63]

Does anyone know if special snacks (waffles, ice cream, cupcakes) were dining plan eligible? thanks!

Here's mousesavers 2017 "What Can You Get with Snack Credits" link:
https://www.mousesavers.com/disney-dining-plan-tips-and-tricks/#snack

 

[julieFitz]

Checking for dinner reservations last week of August and on Aug 29 and Sept 1, there are no reservations past 7pm so I'm guessing those are first 2 nights of MNSSHP!!! I hope so. Although its soooo far before Halloween, it's when we will be there and might get to experience our first MNSSHP!

 

[AngelDisney]

Checking for dinner reservations last week of August and on Aug 29 and Sept 1, there are no reservations past 7pm so I'm guessing those are first 2 nights of MNSSHP!!! I hope so. Although its soooo far before Halloween, it's when we will be there and might get to experience our first MNSSHP!

When I told DH about the possible MNSSHPs, he looked at me in disbelief. "You are going to Disney in August. Halloween is in October?!" Lol! I am having my fingers and toes crossed for August parties! DH doesn't go to Disney (not a vacation to him), but he lovingly supports my Disney "hobby".

 

[monique5]

I think in the past they have had a party on Nov 1 also? Have they done that recently? we are traveling 11/1-11/9 and I am hoping to do both parties . . .

There was not a party on November 1st this past year.

 

[CAHarwell]

Hoping to attend Friday Oct. 27th!

 

[ShinyRedGloss]

Here's mousesavers 2017 "What Can You Get with Snack Credits" link:
https://www.mousesavers.com/disney-dining-plan-tips-and-tricks/#snack

Thank you. I am familiar with this list. I was looking for more anecdotal evidence as to if anyone used snack credits for unique party treats last year.

 

[Cluelyss]

Hoping to attend Friday Oct. 27th!

That's our "planned" date as well!!!

 

[Mrspeaks]

I did the party back in 2007 of my honeymoon and loved it. We are going back this Oct for our 10 yr anniversary with our two girls ages 3 and 6. I really want to do the party but am worried I won't get my money worth with the kids so young. Can anyone who has gone with little ones give me some feedback?

I'm in a similar situation. My girls will be 5 and almost 3. I think on a perfect day with a nap for the 3 year old, they would do great. We probably will enter at 4 and my goal is to make it to the fireworks.

 

[melana]

Thank you. I am familiar with this list. I was looking for more anecdotal evidence as to if anyone used snack credits for unique party treats last year.

I think you can use snack credits for some or all of the special treats. I seem to remember when we went in 2015 you could. But I am not 100% certain if it covered all of them. We didn't get any of the snacks when we were there.

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you. I am familiar with this list. I was looking for more anecdotal evidence as to if anyone used snack credits for unique party treats last year.

This is it so far since Disney updated their Dining Plans for 2017. Again what took place last year may not be the same for this year.

EDIT: If you're planning on getting Special Event Treats get them asap. It was reported in 2016 MNSSHP thread that most found them sold out as early as 5:30pm at various locations.

 

[Daisybell911]

I just booked for 8/31-9/5 so I'm hoping they do a party on 9/1! It looks like they will if the park hours are correct This will be my first MNSSHP.

Has anyone ever gone to one alone? I'm going with friends who may not want to. I'm going either way but I was wondering if you have any tips for a solo MNSSHP!

I went by myself in September 2015 and I had the BEST time! I just made friends in line with people and really enjoyed doing exactly what I wanted when I wanted. I saw a few characters, did the trick or treat trail and even lucked out with an unannounced soft reopening of POTC that happened an hour before the park closed. It was such a great experience that I didn't care I was by myself.