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

[monique5]

Thank you, I'm definitely going to consider buying it once the express pass tickets are released.



Oooh this is making me more excited to go now.

You're so lucky that your dd loves roller coasters. I think I'll die a little if once I have kids, they're not interested in roller coasters haha

Ha! I remember taking our DD the 1st time. She was 4, and we celebrated 5th birthday while there (It was amazing to celebrate actual birthday). I remember it like yesterday, we watched YouTube videos of the different rides, so I could gauge her rxn to the roller coasters and attractions. Remember National Lampoons Vacation. That feeling! Hoping that she would enjoy EE and not be frightened. SHE LOVED IT! So I know how you feel.

 

[ErinsMommy]

TI think I'll die a little if once I have kids, they're not interested in roller coasters haha

And I was the total opposite. First time DD wanted to ride a coaster was BTMRR and I was too chicken so I sent DH who was also chicken, but he took one for the team. Then after he got off he was and swore off any further coasters, but now DD of course had her first thrill ride and wanted more. So then it was my turn and after I made the mistake of saying 'oh that wasn't so bad' and she quickly appointed me her 'coaster buddy'.

 

[melana]

been working 3rd shift the last couple of days and have limited internet.

am I to understand the dates still have not been released??

 

[sheila14]

Nothing yet

 

[jdubbsx10]

I am new to this board and I know this question is a bit premature considering we don't know any dates yet...but I have a question for those that have done MNSSHP before.

We are planning a short Thurs-Monday trip in late September and have a pretty decent idea based on the park hours that there will be a party on the Friday and Sunday that we are there. My question is, should I wait until closer to the party to get the tickets or should I buy them as soon as I can? My only concern is that we are currently planning the Sunday night party however we don't want to get down there and see that the weather is going to be rainy/t-storms (as that is common in September) on the night of our party and miss the chance to go to the other party during our trip. Anyone else thought this way or am I the only one worried that we'll get stuck in pouring rain for our party?

 

[izzy25]

Anxiously awaiting the dates to be released! Come on Disney we got some planning to do!!!

 

[dfurst05]

I am new to this board and I know this question is a bit premature considering we don't know any dates yet...but I have a question for those that have done MNSSHP before.

We are planning a short Thurs-Monday trip in late September and have a pretty decent idea based on the park hours that there will be a party on the Friday and Sunday that we are there. My question is, should I wait until closer to the party to get the tickets or should I buy them as soon as I can? My only concern is that we are currently planning the Sunday night party however we don't want to get down there and see that the weather is going to be rainy/t-storms (as that is common in September) on the night of our party and miss the chance to go to the other party during our trip. Anyone else thought this way or am I the only one worried that we'll get stuck in pouring rain for our party?

Certainly a legitimate concern!! I believe the party is rain or shine - of course a party without rain would be preferred but if you purchase tickets and it ends up raining, you are not out of luck.

Personally, I plan to purchase party tickets for my planned party day (Sun 9/17) the day they go on sale in the event that they eventually sell out. This is going to be a more personal decision for people depending on their risk tolerance but I don't want to risk it - I would rather have party tickets for a party night with rain then no tickets at all. YMMV.

Hope that helps!

 

[Lyandra]

Anxiously awaiting the dates to be released! Come on Disney we got some planning to do!!!

At this point, I'm planning as if they would be a party on Sept 24th, and hoping I'm not totally offbase... ADR don't wait :-(

 

[jlundeen]

Perhaps this has been answered before, (probably) but here goes anyway... If you purchase hard tickets to this event, and then you need to change your dates, can you have the hard tickets changed to a different date - assuming that there is availability? We have resort reservations, but may end up needing to change the dates...if I reserve the MNSSHP for one night, and our dates change, am I just out of luck, or can I convert? TIA

 

[codylamb18]

For some reason I think it will be over the weekend when the dates are announced. That way the media will be ready to rapidly report on Monday. Also, some Disney offers end today. We are all in the same boat. Our first party will hopefully be sometime between August 28th - September 3rd!!!

 

[izzy25]

What is the best day of the week for the party? We will be there from a Friday to Friday so i know there will be plenty of opportunities for a party. Last time we did a party, it was on a Sunday but it was at the end of September rather then the end of October so I'm assuming the September date would have been a little less crowded on a Sunday vs a Sunday at the end of October.

 

[GATORinaZ28]

Perhaps this has been answered before, (probably) but here goes anyway... If you purchase hard tickets to this event, and then you need to change your dates, can you have the hard tickets changed to a different date - assuming that there is availability? We have resort reservations, but may end up needing to change the dates...if I reserve the MNSSHP for one night, and our dates change, am I just out of luck, or can I convert? TIA

The word from Disney is no, but I did just that a few years ago. My reservations were all set and I had 3 party tickets purchased and ready to go. A few months out, my work rescheduled my leave, so I had to scramble with my Disney vacation and all my reservations (GRRR!). Disney CM adjusted all three tickets to new dates but said it was a one time deal. Not sure if that is true or not, but not planning on trying again.

 

[melidy]

Do the resorts always have special characters out etc for Halloween night itself?

Debating which night to do the party on, an earlier night or Halloween night itself and if there's a chance at meeting some characters at the resorts maybe we will do that on Halloween night instead...

Anyone got any experience of this? If so was it standard characters you can meet in usual park hours or someone a little rarer?

 

[jdubbsx10]

Certainly a legitimate concern!! I believe the party is rain or shine - of course a party without rain would be preferred but if you purchase tickets and it ends up raining, you are not out of luck.

Personally, I plan to purchase party tickets for my planned party day (Sun 9/17) the day they go on sale in the event that they eventually sell out. This is going to be a more personal decision for people depending on their risk tolerance but I don't want to risk it - I would rather have party tickets for a party night with rain then no tickets at all. YMMV.

Hope that helps!

Great, thanks for your feedback. I'm actually planning the same party date! Go figure!

 

[siskaren]

I will be there with 3 others from October 18-24 and the only thing I don't have is the dates for MNSSHP. This will be the first time going for MNSSHP and F&W for 2 in my group and since I am the planner I keep getting emails and texts from these 2 asking "are you sure there will be a party when we will be there?" I keep telling them, no guarantees but looking at past dates there usually a party during this time.

Jennifer

There is no way they won't have parties during those dates - I would bet on the 19th, 20th, and 22nd.

 

[IrishNYC]

For some reason I think it will be over the weekend when the dates are announced. That way the media will be ready to rapidly report on Monday. Also, some Disney offers end today. We are all in the same boat. Our first party will hopefully be sometime between August 28th - September 3rd!!!

Media reports things immediately, they won't wait until Monday. I don't think the dates will come out on a weekend, anyway.

I've planned my ADRs for a 9/22 party, with backup plans if it's a 9/21 party.

 

[kirinafa]

Hello all, new person here!

My 180 days to make reservations for things are vastly approaching. Is there any rhym or reason to previous years to get a rough idea when the parties will be in October? I'm scared to make dinner reservations. We will be visiting from Oct 1st to the 9th.

If I make reservations, for instance to Be Our Guest.. and it just so happens a party is on that day, will my reservations be canceled or will it just not show up as an option?

 

[Daniela Rose]

Thoughts on doing the party with a 2 and 4 year old? Wait until our next trip when they'll be 4 and 6?

 

[IrishNYC]

Thoughts on doing the party with a 2 and 4 year old? Wait until our next trip when they'll be 4 and 6?

Only you can answer that. My DD at 2 or 4 would have been disaster city. Even at 6 she would have been borderline disaster. She likes her sleep.

 

[Sommermo]

Thoughts on doing the party with a 2 and 4 year old? Wait until our next trip when they'll be 4 and 6?

It really does depend. My daughter was two months shy of five when we went to the Halloween party. She was so excited for the party, but she was falling asleep by the time of the first parade and we had to leave. Even though we took a break in the middle of the day to rest, she did not nap. She was not doing naps at that age and has always been a very early riser. I let her sleep on my lap and road the monorail around a few trips so I could kind of watch the fireworks We still had a lot of fun early on with getting dressed up and trick-or-treating. Plus most of the rides were walk on and it was our last night so we just road all of her favorites over again. This year we are planning on a Christmas party and she will be two years old so I'm hoping she can stay up!