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

[FeralCatRogue]

Quick question. We are going to the first Halloween Party on August 25th. So we will be able to report back on any changes from previous years. This is the first time we have gone to the MNSSHP. One question we have is what time does the party exclusive merchandise go on sale? Do we have to wait until 7pm or does it go on sale prior to 7pm? Just trying to develop a touring plan strategy and was wondering what we can get done prior to 7pm other than a couple of meet and greets.

Stuff is not supposed to go out til after 7pm. They have a large amount in emporium and pins and stuff at hte frontierland pin traders. They will ask to see wristband when you go to purchase or even look at the stuff in emporium.

 

[sheila14]

Quick question. We are going to the first Halloween Party on August 25th. So we will be able to report back on any changes from previous years. This is the first time we have gone to the MNSSHP. One question we have is what time does the party exclusive merchandise go on sale? Do we have to wait until 7pm or does it go on sale prior to 7pm? Just trying to develop a touring plan strategy and was wondering what we can get done prior to 7pm other than a couple of meet and greets.

Party merchandise goes on sale at 7. But I was able to buy pins before that time when they noticed my wristband.

 

[Raya]

I managed to book Cinderellas royal table for our trip but the reservation is 7pm the night of our Halloween party tickets. We figure anything that happens at 7 we can see again later. Any thoughts on if we should cancel or attend?

We did CRT one year. They had a special dessert which was Halloween themed (chocolate coffin cake with green grass frosting). I'd never managed to get into CRT, so it felt really magical to me. It did take up a lot of time and the interactions with the princesses seemed forced - probably because we were two grownups trying to eat a fancy dinner not kids who stopped everything to gawk.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

I'm excited to see the exclusive merchandise!

 

[jenhelgren]

How is the firework viewing from over by Gaston's Tavern? We haven't been to a party in a few years but I remember the fireworks being panoramic around the castle when we viewed them from near the hub. My kids want to commit most of the party time to rides and character meets instead of spending hours securing a perfect viewing spot, but I really love my Disney fireworks! Any suggestions for "good" spots that don't require an hour + to secure a spot? We plan on watching the parade in Frontierland if that matters any.

 

[Amunet]

Our MNSSHP tickets have arrived! They are for 9/10

I'm excited to see the exclusive merchandise!

OMG me too! I can't wait to see this years' design Do you know about the time they usually announce it?

 

[geekbri]

We did CRT one year. They had a special dessert which was Halloween themed (chocolate coffin cake with green grass frosting). I'd never managed to get into CRT, so it felt really magical to me. It did take up a lot of time and the interactions with the princesses seemed forced - probably because we were two grownups trying to eat a fancy dinner not kids who stopped everything to gawk.

This is the situation I'm in as well. It is just my wife and I. We went to MNSSHP in 2015 so it's not our first rodeo. I am really torn on what to do with this. On one hand the reservations are so hard to get its probably this one or don't go. Would you do it again or would you just attend the party if you had the opportunity

 

[eeyoreandtink]

This is the situation I'm in as well. It is just my wife and I. We went to MNSSHP in 2015 so it's not our first rodeo. I am really torn on what to do with this. On one hand the reservations are so hard to get its probably this one or don't go. Would you do it again or would you just attend the party if you had the opportunity

We have done CRT a couple of times and we're really not impressed either time. If you have never done it, the novelty of eating in the castle is nice, but the food isn't amazing, and I feel like Akerheus is a better value if seeing princesses is the goal. The interaction at CRT always seems rushed. I wouldn't spent party time on it.

 

[Jays2013]

Hello! We're going to be at our first MNSSHP on Halloween 2017 itself! So excited!

A question: DS9 is going as Indiana Jones. As such, he wants a whip. Now, if we coil it and tie it at his belt so it can't be removed, do you think that would fit within the costume rules? The most pertinent one is:

• Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[Cluelyss]

How is the firework viewing from over by Gaston's Tavern? We haven't been to a party in a few years but I remember the fireworks being panoramic around the castle when we viewed them from near the hub. My kids want to commit most of the party time to rides and character meets instead of spending hours securing a perfect viewing spot, but I really love my Disney fireworks! Any suggestions for "good" spots that don't require an hour + to secure a spot? We plan on watching the parade in Frontierland if that matters any.

Yes, they're still panoramic so can be seen anywhere. Personally, I love watching from in front of the castle for the "full effect" but you can definitely see them from anywhere in the park. Back in New Fantasyland is a great area to watch - you feel like they you are in the middle of them!

 

[jenhelgren]

Yes, they're still panoramic so can be seen anywhere. Personally, I love watching from in front of the castle for the "full effect" but you can definitely see them from anywhere in the park. Back in New Fantasyland is a great area to watch - you feel like they you are in the middle of them!

Thanks! Where are some of the best unobstructed spots back in New Fantasyland? Is it still crowded enough back there to worry about securing an early spot? The only way we have ever watched any Magic Kingdom fireworks was looking toward the castle from the front and I am trying to visualize your comment. If we are behind the castle--is it possible to see the castle show/Tink and fireworks from any spots?

 

[Cluelyss]

Thanks! Where are some of the best unobstructed spots back in New Fantasyland? Is it still crowded enough back there to worry about securing an early spot? The only way we have ever watched any Magic Kingdom fireworks was looking toward the castle from the front and I am trying to visualize your comment. If we are behind the castle--is it possible to see the castle show/Tink and fireworks from any spots?

No, you won't see any projections back there, though OUAT did not run on party nights last year (it was only out during MVMCP, so not sure if it will run on MNSSHP nights?). We've watched fireworks near SDMT and the Casey Jr splash pad as well as near the carousel, and all 3 provide great views of the fireworks themselves. I've also heard people mention the bridge to BOG, but can't speak from personal experience on that one.

 

[FoxC63]

OMG me too! I can't wait to see this years' design Do you know about the time they usually announce it?

Last year MNSSHP merchandise was announced on August 12, 2016. Merchandise Communications Manager Steve Miller did an awesome job! Link:
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ed-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2016/

EDIT: We might get an earlier view since the party starts in August.

 

[Raya]

Would you do it again or would you just attend the party if you had the opportunity

I would do it again. Here's why:

Food is important to me. I'm on a very restricted diet due to health issues, at Disney I ignore that. I don't want to get stuck eating whatever food I find. Why waste a "cheat" meal on cold fries?

I can't handle long periods of crazy heat (see medical issues) so a TS meal guarantees me a spot to sit, in air-conditioning. Without that I wouldn't get as much joy out of the rest of the party.

We've been to a party before, and know that we aren't missing anything we *love*. We're not interested in character photos (except for ghosts) or the Sanderson Sisters stage show. Why not have a great meal, which is something we do love, with that time?

The food at the TS places feels like part of the celebration. A coffin cake at dessert, a festive drink, little details like that add to the experience for me. A hot dog bolted down while racing to get to the next line does not feel special.

But, YMMV, I know lots of people that think "wasting" party time on TS is crazy. You get 8 hours (from 4pm to 12am) for me spending 25% of it being served great food is joy not a waste. I've got BoG (first time ever, so excited) and Tony's Town Square for MNSSHP, and the Garden View Tea Room followed by LTT for the Christmas party.

 

[jriveiro724]

Does anyone know when the 2017 MNSSHP Character lineup will be posted? We are attending the first party of the season and wanted to start doing the touring plans. Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

Does anyone know when the 2017 MNSSHP Character lineup will be posted? We are attending the first party of the season and wanted to start doing the touring plans. Thanks!

Disney does NOT list Characters. When they release the Party Map usually one to two days prior to the party it only has an icon showing where the Characters are located and not who they are. Characters are confirmed by those attending the party or listed on the Disney app. Here's a 2016 printable pdf from my planning thread [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/mnsshp-2017-my-party-plan-strategy-in-the-making.3604086/#post-57587115"]Post #3[/URL] please feel free print it out.

 

[jriveiro724]

Disney does NOT list Characters. When they release the Party Map usually one to two days prior to the party it only has an icon showing where the Characters are located and not who they are. Characters are confirmed by those attending the party or listed on the Disney app. Here's a 2016 printable pdf from my planning thread Post #3 please feel free print it out.

Sounds good! Thank you!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Canadian dollar finally up so finally bought tickets for Aug 29th. So excited.

We are going to the same party, so happy there is a Party when we are there!

 

[Texans_loyal]

I have a BOG reservation for 4:30. Figured it won't take longer than an hour to eat and a way to get out of the sun for a bit. I would personally love to stand in line for the characters but there is no way with 3 girls under the age of 5. It will be our first time at BOG dinner and i am so excited to take pics in our costumes!

 

[FoxC63]

I have a BOG reservation for 4:30. Figured it won't take longer than an hour to eat and a way to get out of the sun for a bit. I would personally love to stand in line for the characters but there is no way with 3 girls under the age of 5. It will be our first time at BOG dinner and i am so excited to take pics in our costumes!

Use tag. One parent stays in line while the other takes the kids.