"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!

[FoxC63]

I wish we were Horror people because that event does look incredible, I just don’t enjoy being scared at all.

I totally get this. I think WDW's version of Halloween is everything I believe it should be; none scary, innocent, fun and wholesome. I just wish planning a Disney trip didn't include confusion, stress, anger and disappointment.

• We still don't have a final plan to the dessert party.
• Nor do we know what is going to take place with fastpasses which was a nightmare last year.
• I'll also include how exclusive items are sold out by the time some of us get there. If you have a resort reservation and purchase Party tickets why can't WDW provide a link for us to purchase them before hand? Party tickets are non-refundable so what's the issue?

If WDW has a naughty list, I'm sure I'm on it as an uncooperative rude person but yet I host three threads promoting them. Go figure.

 

[Davkind76]

for whatever reason, Big Thunder is my fav ride at night during the parties. Is it sure that it won't be open this year?

 

[Cluelyss]

for whatever reason, Big Thunder is my fav ride at night during the parties. Is it sure that it won't be open this year?

I don’t think that’s been confirmed yet...while it’s not in the list of open attractions, folks have been able to get FPs for it during party season in daytime hours, so it’s not being refurbished. Not sure why it would only be closed during party hours unless they are doing something else with that area?

 

[anneboleyn]

I am cracking up at the idea of only those of us who complained being in a sectioned off area for the parade though lol. Like being put in time out, but the best time out ever.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Our family stayed at Pop when MagicBands were just in the test phase and only a few resorts had them. Shortly before our trip they offered a FP for viewing Main Street Electricsl Parade. The roped off area was directly in from if the castle on the hub side and quite wide. I’m guessing it was 80’ wise by 20’ deep. I don’t think there were 30 if us in that entire area!!! It was an amazing way to watch the parade but I must admit I felt a little guilty looking at those squished in all around us while each person had a ton of space. That being said it was a real treat and one of those experiences that is fun to look back On

 

[Haley R]

Who should I be emailing about the dessert party? I never complained and kept our party reservation, but now I'm thinking I'll go ahead and email so I can save their response back. I booked our party on June 1.

 

[FoxC63]

Looking this up...

Now I remember! Do you peeps remember back in 2016 how overly crowded the first party was. Several DISers posted their experience and bloggers slammed Disney with their reviews. The problem was the parks were not cleared properly of day guests. Bloggers even posted photos of day guests without wristbands on. They went on to say they saw them in lines every where including the parade route. It was a big topic of discussion here. IIRC, some DISers were given a refund because of this issue.

Then in 2017 the parade times changed, WDW never gave an explanation and it was a pain in the ...! The hub and Main Street felt like a bottle neck at times. Fastpasses were an issue too. They also changed the park closing time during MVMCP from 7pm to 6pm.

This isn't new news but we all knew Magic Kingdom was closing at 6pm as well.

So why is the park closing early? Does WDW plan on changing the parade times?

 

[CvilleDiane]

It's all circumstantial, but the move later last year and this year them not including the parade viewing and the timing of the dessert parties.

It seems like offering a 2nd parade viewing is the best solution. Who knows what they will actually do, however...

Offering the 2nd parade viewing wouldn't honor the initial offering which was "You'll kick off your night with a viewing of Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade from a reserved location along Main Street, U.S.A. Then drift over to the Tomorrowland Terrace restaurant to indulge..." It describes parade, desserts, and fireworks as happening in that order.

Would there be time to squeeze in desserts if they roped off a spot on Main Street right by the Plaza? If we really think it's only a couple of families per night?

 

[CvilleDiane]

I totally get this. I think WDW's version of Halloween is everything I believe it should be; none scary, innocent, fun and wholesome. I just wish planning a Disney trip didn't include confusion, stress, anger and disappointment.

• We still don't have a final plan to the dessert party.
• Nor do we know what is going to take place with fastpasses which was a nightmare last year.
• I'll also include how exclusive items are sold out by the time some of us get there. If you have a resort reservation and purchase Party tickets why can't WDW provide a link for us to purchase them before hand? Party tickets are non-refundable so what's the issue?

If WDW has a naughty list, I'm sure I'm on it as an uncooperative rude person but yet I host three threads promoting them. Go figure.

None of those bullets seem uncooperative or rude to me. The first two are facts, and the third is a brilliant idea. And wouldn't it be straightforward to implement with party ticket number being a personalized code in the shop parks app?

 

[Sailormoon2]

I'll admit I'm behind on this thread and I've just sort of jumped around getting caught up, so this may already have been discussed BUT...

I was able to BOOK FAST PASSES on my party tickets for the times between 4 and 6pm. Meaning the system let me book 5 other park days worth of FPs AND the party when I only have a 5-Day ticket.

 

[GillianP1301]

Offering the 2nd parade viewing wouldn't honor the initial offering which was "You'll kick off your night with a viewing of Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade from a reserved location along Main Street, U.S.A. Then drift over to the Tomorrowland Terrace restaurant to indulge..." It describes parade, desserts, and fireworks as happening in that order.

Would there be time to squeeze in desserts if they roped off a spot on Main Street right by the Plaza? If we really think it's only a couple of families per night?

I suppose they could, but then I think you have the potential of upsetting the other guests who may very well witness a handful of people getting prefetential treatment.
That's why I think this idea of only honouring the parade viewing for a very few of us who booked early is rudiculous. First off, CMs have been confused at check in previous years under normal circumstances, throw in this wrench and I'm pretty sure most will have no clue. Secondly, it really is not fair to charge the same price for every guest and provide two different experiences.
As much as I really want the parade viewing, if they can't find a way to add it back into the offering, I'd rather they just not offer it at all because it's just going to end up being a bit chaotic and I'm booking a dessert party to cut down on chaos/stress not add to it.

 

[Araminta18]

Who should I be emailing about the dessert party? I never complained and kept our party reservation, but now I'm thinking I'll go ahead and email so I can save their response back. I booked our party on June 1.

Also curious about this, as I didn’t email yet, but now I’m going to! I booked June 1 too.

 

[GillianP1301]

Also curious about this, as I didn’t email yet, but now I’m going to! I booked June 1 too.

I think a few different emails have been used. I sent to
wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com
And had a call in response a day or two later.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'll admit I'm behind on this thread and I've just sort of jumped around getting caught up, so this may already have been discussed BUT...

I was able to BOOK FAST PASSES on my party tickets for the times between 4 and 6pm. Meaning the system let me book 5 other park days worth of FPs AND the party when I only have a 5-Day ticket.

Just a heads up to keep an eye on your FP reservations. Especially those in the last day of your trip. I understand last they were allowed to book too and suddenly the last day of their FPS disappeared. If you have things like FoP booked for your last day be careful they don’t suddenly disappear.

 

[areno79]

I think a few different emails have been used. I sent to
wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com
And had a call in response a day or two later.

This was the one I used as well.

 

[Cluelyss]

So why is the park closing early? Does WDW plan on changing the parade times?

My understanding is they added that hour (6-7) last year during MVMCP to help clear the park of day guests. And it worked, so now it’s the “new normal” on party nights. I wouldn’t think that leads to any assumptions about parade times, as the Christmas party parade times didn’t change last year with the earlier park close.

 

[dachsie]

Who’s ready for some new experiences!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...y-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q3wo0621180010A

isn't Storybook circus where they have character meets?

 

[dachsie]

Okay, I got a call back from Anya ( I took down her name this time, haha). She again said she's from George Kalogirdis' office. She said their plan is that anyone who booked the Terrace prior to the 18th will have parade viewing. I asked where and she said she did not have that information, but it would be the "reserved/VIP section" (her words). I asked if we would get additional details (where to go, etc) and she said we needed no, we need ask the evening of.

She made it sound like they were only notifying people who contacted them. But she did say that anyone (everyone) who booked prior to the 18th will be on a list for parade access. You just need to ask about it.

My speculation is that they hope most people won't come ask. But those who do, they will put in the VIP section (train station?).

I would highly recommend everyone get something in writing - ask for an email with that info

 

[Sailormoon2]

Just a heads up to keep an eye on your FP reservations. Especially those in the last day of your trip. I understand last they were allowed to book too and suddenly the last day of their FPS disappeared. If you have things like FoP booked for your last day be careful they don’t suddenly disappear.

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

isn't Storybook circus where they have character meets?

Unless my memory is messed up or I'm mixing up events, Goofy meets around the Barnstormer. Seven Dwarfs meet up in that tent to the right of the entrance to Pete's Silly Side Show (which is the building where Daisy/Minnie and Donald/Goofy meet during regular park hours).