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

[MeganS721]

I booked my flights on Southwest today too! 10/27 nonstop out of Chicago to MCO was $108. I was so excited!

 

[Aela]

I dunno. I see what you are saying about the race weekend, but I don't think any of the wine and dine races go into the MK (I might be wrong, haven't ran any since they went to morning from night).

I'm going to go out and say there will be a Nov 1 party (Wednesday is Halloween and Thursday is Nov 1, in case anyone wanted to take that into calculation), just because there usually is.



Ah you got a pin? Nice. I actually thought both of the prices were very reasonable, for regular and VIP. Which means they're going to be jacked way up for this coming year.

But I'd still do it again.

I hope Nov 1st is a party day. I want to go on our arrival night for the W&D weekend.

 

[Elle :)]

Hoping for one during our Labor Day trip. It would be our first MNSSHP and I'm very excited!

 

[sheila14]

Now what’s left is tickets to go on sale and hope that Disney has a resort special for us vacationers! Last year it was very difficult to get a resort special and I had my planned since March. Nothing came thru for my October vacation.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

My sister and I went to the party in 2016 and 2017 and we currently have a December trip planned and will be doing MVMCP but there's a chance we will aso be going to MNSSHP again so I'm joining the thread.
We went to the party held on September 2nd 2016 and September 1st 2017 and would be doing the August 31st party this year if that's when it is.
I can tell you one thing... costumes will be a running sequin tutu in a color that represents the character we are with short under and a t-shirt with the character on it.
It was ungodly hot in full costume that time of year.

 

[sheila14]

My sister and I went to the party in 2016 and 2017 and we currently have a December trip planned and will be doing MVMCP but there's a chance we will aso be going to MNSSHP again so I'm joining the thread.
We went to the party held on September 2nd 2016 and September 1st 2017 and would be doing the August 31st party this year if that's when it is.
I can tell you one thing... costumes will be a running sequin tutu in a color that represents the character we are with short under and a t-shirt with the character on it.
It was ungodly hot in full costume that time of year.

This will be my third year going and I have been lucky with the weather so far. For the past 2 years n this year I have worn a Halloween T-shirt n shorts. It would be hard to plan a costume with the Florida heat

 

[Euby]

Okay smart Halloween people, I need help with costume ideas. None of us (me, DH, DS who will be 13) are big costume people but I feel as though we should do something!

Since there are three of you, how about Donald's Nephews Huey Dewey and Louie? Or the Beagle Boys?

 

[Tk0021]

Hoping for one during our Labor Day trip. It would be our first MNSSHP and I'm very excited!

I hope you have a better experience than we did last labor weekend. We went to the Friday night MNSSHP and it was not a good experience. It was our first party and we waited well over an hour to meet Belle ( my 4 year was dressed as Belle) and we didn’t get near Moana( my 6 year was dressed as her). Then the rains came for about 2 hours. The shows were canceled and the parades and fireworks were pushed back. Because of this the candy lines were all super long. It stopped raining around 11 so they did the parade, fireworks, and the second parade back to back to back.

 

[kat_lh]

I imagine this has been addressed before, but for curiosities sake, if you're planning on a mid week party, would you be fairly safe to not buy tickets until you can get an accurate (like five days out) forecast for that day?

 

[pigletgirl]

I imagine this has been addressed before, but for curiosities sake, if you're planning on a mid week party, would you be fairly safe to not buy tickets until you can get an accurate (like five days out) forecast for that day?

Being that the Fall season is becoming more and more popular, if you want absolute certainty that you'll be going to the party, I'd buy the tickets when they're released. There never is any guarantee that a party won't be sold out because it's on a week day.

Plus, there is just something magical about being in Disney while it's raining.

 

[HollyMD]

How crowded is Columbus Day usually? We have the option of 10/8 or 10/9, and was going to do the Tuesday but then got scared about what if it rained out or something? If we go with 10/8, and it gets rained out, we can always get new tickets for 10/9 if still available

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

I hope you have a better experience than we did last labor weekend. We went to the Friday night MNSSHP and it was not a good experience. It was our first party and we waited well over an hour to meet Belle ( my 4 year was dressed as Belle) and we didn’t get near Moana( my 6 year was dressed as her). Then the rains came for about 2 hours. The shows were canceled and the parades and fireworks were pushed back. Because of this the candy lines were all super long. It stopped raining around 11 so they did the parade, fireworks, and the second parade back to back to back.

I went to that Friday party as well.
We had a fine experience although we aren't much into meeting the characters.
We hit up a few candy stations as soon as the party started and had zero wait.
Once it started raining we threw on the ponchos and soldiered on as we would any other time.
We had some great party only treats and took advantage of shorter wait times.
Rain and potential cancellations/delays are just part of the package when you go during that time of year.

 

[davale4]

Plus, there is just something magical about being in Disney while it's raining.

This is so true for my kids. I once asked my DS what has been one of his favorite things at Disney and he said, “Walking in the rain in Epcot”. We got drenched one year and my husband and I wanted to leave but the kids wanted to walk around the world in the rain storm...so we did and they loved it!

 

[pigletgirl]

How crowded is Columbus Day usually? We have the option of 10/8 or 10/9, and was going to do the Tuesday but then got scared about what if it rained out or something? If we go with 10/8, and it gets rained out, we can always get new tickets for 10/9 if still available

It's busy. Why would you be worried about it getting rained out? Like I said before, Disney in the rain is marvelous.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

Considering flying in for Halloween party only. I’m crazy, right? But I’m nervous to book my flights without the party dates being released, even though I would go on Halloween itself, and I don’t think there’s ever NOT been a party on Halloween that I know of. The flight prices are going to go up soon, so I’m torn!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Since there are three of you, how about Donald's Nephews Huey Dewey and Louie? Or the Beagle Boys?

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Oh - the Beagle Boys are something I haven't thought about for years and years!

How crowded is Columbus Day usually? We have the option of 10/8 or 10/9, and was going to do the Tuesday but then got scared about what if it rained out or something? If we go with 10/8, and it gets rained out, we can always get new tickets for 10/9 if still available

Since many/most of the parties sell out I think the "crowd" isn't much of a factor. In general all the parties are busy and having a plan is the most important part if there are a number of things you definitely want to participate in.

 

[pigletgirl]

Considering flying in for Halloween party only. I’m crazy, right? But I’m nervous to book my flights without the party dates being released, even though I would go on Halloween itself, and I don’t think there’s ever NOT been a party on Halloween that I know of. The flight prices are going to go up soon, so I’m torn!

Do it!!!!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Considering flying in for Halloween party only. I’m crazy, right? But I’m nervous to book my flights without the party dates being released, even though I would go on Halloween itself, and I don’t think there’s ever NOT been a party on Halloween that I know of. The flight prices are going to go up soon, so I’m torn!

I'd feel pretty safe booking for Halloween night, there will be a party.

Did you look at Southwest flights? If you get those you are able to change your dates without a fee.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

I'd feel pretty safe booking for Halloween night, there will be a party.

Did you look at Southwest flights? If you get those you are able to change your dates without a fee.

Yes, we would be flying southwest. It’s $90 each way, $360 RT for me and DH. I’ve never had to change flights before, so that is good to know! I think we are going to talk tonight and make a final decision. I’d love to stay a few extra days, but we have cats at home, and they’d need to go to the vet for updated shots for the pet sitter, and it would end up being too pricy then I think. Sigh lol

 

[RolloTomasi]

Plus, there is just something magical about being in Disney while it's raining.

The last time we went to the Halloween party (2014) it absolutely poured. Like, torrential downpour. As in everyone was walking around in basically an inch or so of water. We rolled with it, got some ponchos, and had an absolutely amazing time. The only thing that ended up being cancelled was the Headless Horseman right before the parade. It was too wet for the horse (the rain had stopped by that point).
We might have felt differently had we got all out on costumes, though. There were a couple of young women we saw who were dressed in fancy masquerade costumes, complete with hair and makeup, and I'm not sure how great of a time they ended up having!