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

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Is it typical that Jungle Cruise is closed as well? That's not on the list either. I'm assuming all the shows are usually closed--Carousel of Progress, Philharmagic, Presidents, Tiki Room, Enchanted Tales. I assume that's nothing new?

This is our first chance to attend a party and I've been SOOOO looking forward to it. Not that rides will be a main focus for us, but those short lines I hear about are certainly part of the draw. And unfortunately, the only party we'll be there for is the very first one so no chance to wait on live reports!

We went to two parties in 2015 and two in 2016. Jungle Cruise, the Hall of Presidents, and the Tiki Room were all closed both years as those areas were used for treat trails.

Mickey's Philharmagic was open during the parties both years.

We will not be buying tickets to this year's parties with the current announcements. Less attractions open mean longer lines at what IS offered. No, thanks......not for the prices they are charging.

 

[SoarinSC]

If it means less tickets sold .... I am fine with it.

If Splash is down, TS Island closed at night and they close Big Thunder ... they could actually close that entire section of the park, that's a big savings on CMs other than a couple to stand by ropes stopping you from going in.

Point taken, but not gonna happen. They'd have to close Pecos Bill...very popular on party nights. And that's more people jammed together elsewhere along the parade route.

 

[Farro]

For what it's worth, I also just emailed Disney to express my disappointment.

Le sigh - mostly it just made me feel better!

 

[VillainFavs]

Another email here. Pointed out I'm rethinking buying tickets at all.

 

[Disneymom1126]

For what it's worth, I also just emailed Disney to express my disappointment.

Le sigh - mostly it just made me feel better!

I posed my message as a question about whether or not the rides would be closed during the parties. I received a "thank you for your message, due to the nature of your question we have to consult other experts and response times may vary" auto-reply...so I'm not sure how long it will be before I receive an actual response.

 

[TexasPete]

Well at least now I have my costume planned - I'm going as a greedy Disney exec.

 

[FoxC63]

@Disneymom1126 and all,

The reason I asked, this year Undercover Tourist implemented a new security policy when purchasing park tickets asking pp to send a "selfie" of them holding their credit card. A fellow DISer posted about her dismay and several followed. It was a nightmare for UT to the degree that they changed their policy that day. Here's the link:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/uct-flagged-for-security.3576938/

Also Disney upset the "Tink 2017 5k & 10k" runners when they announced characters would be eliminated from the race before the actual event. This did not sit well with the runners and they posted their dismay. Disney changed their position and added them. Here's the link:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/no-character-test-during-tink-5k-and-10k.3603951/

My point, if there are several stating their dismay perhaps Disney will listen and correct.

Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/help/email/

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

What's the email address? It's better to have as many voices as possible.

If we could just get a definite answer 1 way or another I'd be happier.

 

[TexasPete]

That's good to hear @FoxC63. I just sent my first ever email to Disney.

 

[Portugal1000]

For what it's worth, I also just emailed Disney to express my disappointment.

Le sigh - mostly it just made me feel better!

I just did exactly the same. I'm kicking myself a bit that I didn't check the small print, just never occurred to me those rides wouldn't be open. I booked first party as I knew Splash was down for refurb after.

 

[FoxC63]

Well at least now I have my costume planned - I'm going as a greedy Disney exec.

Hahaha! Does anyone remember last year party some guy dressed as WDW CEO Robert Iger? Priceless!

 

[FoxC63]

Oh I found it! @JoeATC was dressed as Iger!

 

[Travelgrrl]

I'm just curious: if you can get into the party at 4:00 PM and you can use Fastpass for those time slots before the party starts, could you conceivably get Fastpasses for BTMRR and Seven Dwarves before the party starts? I realize it still prevents the cool 'riding at night' part of the experience. I'm not discounting anyone's disappointment, just offering one possible 'solution'.

When we went to the party a couple of years ago, I think the only 3 rides I went on were Fastpasses before the party - maybe one or two attractions once it started. The time just flew, what with the parade and the dance parties and then trick or treating before we left. We had a ball and are going twice this year. (In several of our cases, in lieu of Disney passes at all; mostly doing Universal.) Between the two parties, I hope to do most of the Magic Kingdom.

 

[Lehuaann]

Oh I found it! @JoeATC was dressed as Iger!

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@JoeATC

 

[Roxyfire]

I'm just curious: if you can get into the party at 4:00 PM and you can use Fastpass for those time slots before the party starts, could you conceivably get Fastpasses for BTMRR and Seven Dwarves before the party starts? I realize it still prevents the cool 'riding at night' part of the experience. I'm not discounting anyone's disappointment, just offering one possible 'solution'.

When we went to the party a couple of years ago, I think the only 3 rides I went on were Fastpasses before the party - maybe one or two attractions once it started. The time just flew, what with the parade and the dance parties and then trick or treating before we left. We had a ball and are going twice this year. (In several of our cases, in lieu of Disney passes at all; mostly doing Universal.) Between the two parties, I hope to do most of the Magic Kingdom.

Yes, they certainly could. Last time we got a little hung up on riding rides and I wish we had experienced the party stuff a bit more. Not really M&G stuff but the parade, shows, and a good spot for the fireworks. The trick or treat stuff was fun as was the lady outside the haunted mansion. Because we will be there on APs, we can get in earlier and enjoy the somewhat shorter lines until 4 pm.

 

[FoxC63]

@Roxyfire do you know if they have a dedicated line for AP holders at MK? TIA

I believe they just opened one at AK.

 

[Roxyfire]

@Roxyfire do you know if they have a dedicated line for AP holders at MK? TIA

I believe they just opened one at AK.

They did over the Christmas break, I'm not sure if it's still there. We're upgrading our June tickets so I'll be sure to check and see!

 

[Bobb_o]

https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...mickey-not-scary-halloween-party-boys-339584/

So it's official. How do I get a refund on my tickets?

 

[Stuarotra]

That's good to hear @FoxC63. I just sent my first ever email to Disney.

I just sent my first email also!!
Hopefully it helps!!

 

[FoxC63]

https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...mickey-not-scary-halloween-party-boys-339584/

So it's official. How do I get a refund on my tickets?

Call them and state your reason but please remember you'll be speaking to a CM who didn't make this decision.