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

[Farro]

So when did the parties start selling out last year?

 

[FoxC63]

So when did the parties start selling out last year?

That info can be found on [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/official-2017-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-boo-to-you.3580223/#post-57150977"]Post #3[/URL] and here:
http://blog.touringplans.com/2017/05/12/find-least-crowded-halloween-party-2017/

 

[Texans_loyal]

@FoxC63 do you think that will be a problem? i don't want anyone behind us to get upset.

 

[Texans_loyal]

Target has select toddler costumes 70% off. Disney and non Disney, doesn't get cheaper than this.

https://www.target.com/s?Nao=0&sort...9373&afid=Slickdeals LLC&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002

 

[FoxC63]

@FoxC63 do you think that will be a problem? i don't want anyone behind us to get upset.

Absolutely not, please be sure to talk to the guests in front of you and behind. Be honest and kind and you'll be set.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

@FoxC63 do you think that will be a problem? i don't want anyone behind us to get upset.

If you all plan to meet as one group, I don't think it's an issue. I have seen people get testy when one person saves a spot for several groups.

 

[Amunet]

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.

I was thinking it would be released earlier too! That'd be a great birthday present

Edit: They released this information 21 days before the first part last year. If we apply that to this year, then they would announce on August 4th

 

[FoxC63]

If you all plan to meet as one group, I don't think it's an issue. I have seen people get testy when one person saves a spot for several groups.

This! Absolutely agree! For small families like @Texans_loyal that's one thing, but when you have larger families that includes extended family members this probably will become an issue and not just with the person behind you, other guests may not be so understanding. Again be honest and kind.

 

[FoxC63]

I was thinking it would be released earlier too! That'd be a great birthday present

I'm not sure what happened at last years party but many posted the ornament was "Sold Out" during the early parties. I don't know if Disney limited the item to 200 per party or if people were buying large quantities. It was strange to read. I'm pretty sure it was just the ornament maybe others can chime in with their experience... None the less if there is something you have your heart set at purchasing get it early on.

 

[Amunet]

I'm not sure what happened at last years party but many posted the ornament was "Sold Out" during the early parties. I don't know if Disney limited the item to 200 per party or if people were buying large quantities. It was strange to read. I'm pretty sure it was just the ornament maybe others can chime in with their experience... None the less if there is something you have your heart set at purchasing get it early on.

I also updated my post about my estimate on when they would release.

I did go early last year and nabbed two of the magic bands and pins, but I also wasn't even paying attention to the ornaments. I will be visiting pretty early; September 10th

 

[MrTriPod]

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!

I've seen some plans that include "tagging" on the 'MNSSHP 2017 My Party Plan' thread.

 

[geekbri]

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.

Thanks. I think I agree on all accounts. While I don't have health issues I eat carefully when not on vacation. For us we do not take many photos with characters so the party is all about parades, rides, and fireworks. I believe with a 7:05 reservation all we will miss is a parade that will happen again and some ride time. CRT reservations and so hard to get. I feel like it's probably worth the hour or do.

 

[CMNJ]

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.

Last year I had read you could buy merchandise earlier than 7 (had to show wristband of course) so when we went in mid Oct we tried. My were able to get our party merchandise (shirts and a pin) at big top souvenirs while taking turns waiting in line for the dwarves. This was between 5:30 and 6 so it was definitely possible to get merchandise early last year.

 

[CMNJ]

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.

We have watched wishes previously from the walkway from old fantasyland toward BOG (with ETWB on the left and 7DMT on the right) and that is a pretty good spot (if you can't be in front of the castle). Not sure if that is where you meant or the actual bridge between the check in area and the door to BOG. I'd hazard a guess they don't allow too many people not dining at BOG to clog up the bridge/entrance watching fireworks. During the day they normally don't let you enter that bridge area without one of those roses showing you have a reservation since they have too many people who want to simply wander in and see the restaurant.

 

[Cluelyss]

We have watched wishes previously from the walkway from old fantasyland toward BOG (with ETWB on the left and 7DMT on the right) and that is a pretty good spot (if you can't be in front of the castle). Not sure if that is where you meant or the actual bridge between the check in area and the door to BOG. I'd hazard a guess they don't allow too many people not dining at BOG to clog up the bridge/entrance watching fireworks. During the day they normally don't let you enter that bridge area without one of those roses showing you have a reservation since they have too many people who want to simply wander in and see the restaurant.

Yes, I meant BY the bridge, not on it

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

How long are those of you who snagged Hallowishes Dessert Party reservations but are disappointed parade viewing is not included going to hang onto them? If it's a 100% done deal that there is no parade viewing (which unfortunately it sounds like it is), then I'm cancelling. And I guess I might as well do it now rather than later. Any reason to keep it at this point?

 

[Cluelyss]

How long are those of you who snagged Hallowishes Dessert Party reservations but are disappointed parade viewing is not included going to hang onto them? If it's a 100% done deal that there is no parade viewing (which unfortunately it sounds like it is), then I'm cancelling. And I guess I might as well do it now rather than later. Any reason to keep it at this point?

I dropped mine immediately LOL

 

[Lynne G]

Mommy, I cancelled mine. I figured I could watch the later parade and finding a spot for fireworks I will just do.

 

[FoxC63]

Mommy, I cancelled mine. I figured I could watch the later parade and finding a spot for fireworks I will just do.

I'm actually surprised it's still sold out on Halloween night, I bet you most are not aware it does not include the parade.

 

[AllThingsMickey4]

I'm actually surprised it's still sold out on Halloween night, I bet you most are not aware it does not include the parade.

I have a reservation for the Hallowishes dessert party on the 31st even though it doesn't include parade viewing. Mostly because I'm expecting Halloween night to be packed (I haven't been to MNSSHP, but I have been to a sold out Christmas party and we had trouble finding a good fireworks spot). Since I'm paying Halloween prices, this is my only party so I want to make sure I get a good view. We also did the dessert party during MVMCP a while back before it included parade viewing... so I honestly had no idea they started including it.

I suppose we will be "wasting" party time to do the dessert party.. but we would have to stake out a spot an hour or 45 minutes beforehand regardless. At least now we can show up to the Terrace an hour before and sit and eat desserts. We met the dwarves and Jack and Sally at the Christmas party in 2015, so our only priorities are seeing Lots-O' Bear, Belle and Gaston, and maybe Pooh and friends and then watching the parade and fireworks.