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

[Cbtexan04]

We're planning for Oct. 5th. Hopefully it won't be too crowded and the weather will be bearable.

 

[ErinsMommy]

So avoid the 24th at all cost if possible?

It will means moving stuff around which my husband is not thrilled about....

What would be the difference between a sold out party and a Tuesday? Less people at the parades? Longer lines? Better spots at shows and fireworks? Does it make a sensible difference?

Getting into over thinking mode... lol

Less people at the parades? Longer lines? Better spots at shows and fireworks? Does it make a sensible difference? Yes to all this! We're going on the 19th to do the parades/shows/fireworks and the 24th will be more rides.

 

[dfurst05]

So avoid the 24th at all cost if possible?

It will means moving stuff around which my husband is not thrilled about....

What would be the difference between a sold out party and a Tuesday? Less people at the parades? Longer lines? Better spots at shows and fireworks? Does it make a sensible difference?

Getting into over thinking mode... lol

I mean the difference probably comes down to your ability to withstand crowds.

I wouldn't say avoid it at all costs, but I would say that there is a strong likelihood the party on the 24th will sell out. That said, MNSSHP is still a hard ticket event and there are still going to be less people in the park than your average day at MK. However, as @ErinsMommy said a sold out party will have more people at the parades, longer lines, and less spots at fireworks/shows. If you plan around those things being busier you can make a sold out party work.

I haven't ever been to a party myself so what I am telling you is based off of what I have read about other people's experiences. A lot of people say that at sold out parties, the main areas of the party can feel very congested, but other areas of MK feel just completely empty. It sounds like a lot of the area around the party activities are full of people and the rest of MK is quiet.

I'm not sure what your priorities are for the party but if you are able to switch to the Tuesday party, I would. If it is too much of a hassle, just make a plan to find a way to enjoy the party on the 24th - even if it might be a little busier.

We debated on whether we should go on Sunday 9/17 or Tuesday 9/19 and in the end we chose the Sunday party because there was something else going on Tuesday we didn't want to miss. For us the Tuesday party probably would have been less busy but we decided putting up with a few more people at the party is alright because doing other things Tuesday was more important than how busy the party was - we are just happy to be able to attend MNSSHP at all.

 

[FoxC63]

The characters that draw extremely long lines at parties (J&S, Dwarfs, Pooh & friends) don't sign, because that would make their lines take even longer. J&S and Pooh & friends give you a pre-signed card.

We saw the Dwarfs when they had Snow White years ago and I can't remember if we received a signed card. I know they took her out though not sure when, but is this just a shoot and go? They don't offer signed cards?

 

[Nemo32]

Just bought two tickets for Tuesday, October 10! So excited...first time at the party for me!!! Should my tickets appear in MyDisneyExperience? I don't see them.

 

[dfurst05]

Just bought two tickets for Tuesday, October 10! So excited...first time at the party for me!!! Should my tickets appear in MyDisneyExperience? I don't see them.

Many people here who have purchased tickets, myself included, have not yet seen them appear in MDE except through the app on their phone. The consensus is that they should appear in MDE sometime over the next few days, although this is just a guess and has not been confirmed with Disney.

 

[beesly]

We saw the Dwarfs when they had Snow White years ago and I can't remember if we received a signed card. I know they took her out though not sure when, but is this just a shoot and go? They don't offer signed cards?

According to Kenny the Pirate, they did not offer a card last year. It'd be nice if they would, though!

 

[IrishNYC]

Less people at the parades? Longer lines? Better spots at shows and fireworks? Does it make a sensible difference? Yes to all this! We're going on the 19th to do the parades/shows/fireworks and the 24th will be more rides.

We're going to be there at the same time, but from what I've noticed you say, we'll never be in the same place at the same time! We're going to the 9/22 party, arriving on the 19th. (Yay fall NYC area holidays! )

 

[Minnieloves4]

We got Aug 25 party tickets

 

[ScottishFansie]

Anybody else been sent the wrong date on the printable ticket. Mine came through the 1st Septemebr but I booked for the 7th. Not even in the state on the 1st

not sure if disney has done something wrong or if i did

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Just bought two tickets for Tuesday, October 10! So excited...first time at the party for me!!! Should my tickets appear in MyDisneyExperience? I don't see them.

There are a lot of IT issues going on right now, I'm sure they are working on them. This is just one of many. But I wouldn't worry too much about it right now

 

[FoxC63]

According to Kenny the Pirate, they did not offer a card last year. It'd be nice if they would, though!

Thank you! I do like his website but some of his info is ... off? Like this 2016 statement from above link "This year they aren’t handing out candy bags as you enter, so you have to go to Jungle Cruise, Buzz Lightyear or Philharmagic to pick them up." Even though I didn't go last year I know there was a dedicated entrance that led guests behind the stores to pick up wrist bands, treat bags and a ziplock bag filled with treats. Wasn't this your experience?

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

We decided to do a Haunted Mansion Disneybound look!

This is going to be a pain yet fun at the same time.

 

[ErinsMommy]

We're going to be there at the same time, but from what I've noticed you say, we'll never be in the same place at the same time! We're going to the 9/22 party, arriving on the 19th. (Yay fall NYC area holidays! )

ohhhh we'll have to check in and see where we're at -- who knows! and what holidays? DD will be missing school every day that week. but eh it only happens once a year and she's never called out sick.

 

[IrishNYC]

ohhhh we'll have to check in and see where we're at -- who knows! and what holidays? DD will be missing school every day that week. but eh it only happens once a year and she's never called out sick.

Here in NYC we're off for all the fall Jewish holidays - 9//21 and 22 for Rosh Hashana this year. Sometimes there are Muslim holidays in the fall too, so we're off then as well. One recent year we didn't have a full week of school until after Columbus day.

 

[AngelDisney]

I saw that, and I think it's odd. I was definitely charged.

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I think there are two options for US residents: free but slow mail or quick but cost extra mail.

 

[beesly]

Thank you! I do like his website but some of his info is ... off? Like this 2016 statement from above link "This year they aren’t handing out candy bags as you enter, so you have to go to Jungle Cruise, Buzz Lightyear or Philharmagic to pick them up." Even though I didn't go last year I know there was a dedicated entrance that led guests behind the stores to pick up wrist bands, treat bags and a ziplock bag filled with treats. Wasn't this your experience?

I was actually already in the park that afternoon and checked in/got my bag at Philharmagic. I do recall seeing many posts about the entrance experience you describe. I trust his information with respect to characters, though - those are really his area of expertise.

 

[wifey]

GO Minnesota!!



I visited Texas for a week in high school one summer. The first morning I was there I found a scorpion crawling around in my bag. I was shocked, and I showed the family I was staying with, and they picked up the piece of clothing the scorpion was on, walked to the bathroom, and flushed it down the toilet. They weren't even fazed!!

Glad you are doing okay.

I've seen a black scorpion on the street here in the U.K. And it was alive too... walking along the footpath after a storm that dumped a huge amount of sand on our town. It was a few years back and shocked the life out of me!! I would dread to see them on a regular basis.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Here in NYC we're off for all the fall Jewish holidays - 9//21 and 22 for Rosh Hashana this year. Sometimes there are Muslim holidays in the fall too, so we're off then as well. One recent year we didn't have a full week of school until after Columbus day.

Oh I'm jealous! We dont close for any of the jewish holidays, would be nice to have those 2 days.

 

[AntJulie]

Thank you! I do like his website but some of his info is ... off? Like this 2016 statement from above link "This year they aren’t handing out candy bags as you enter, so you have to go to Jungle Cruise, Buzz Lightyear or Philharmagic to pick them up." Even though I didn't go last year I know there was a dedicated entrance that led guests behind the stores to pick up wrist bands, treat bags and a ziplock bag filled with treats. Wasn't this your experience?

Yes...To the right behind the stores after you enter!