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

[scrappinginontario]

After thinking about it for 3 months, and seeing the lines for character meet and greets and various other activities at the Halloween Party, I decided to buy tickets to a second night, October 28’ to go along with our original night of October 25. Having 2 nights helps if weather doesn’t cooperate on one of the nights. Besides, it’s just myself and my son and we will be staying at BLT, so we can stay as late as we want and have a 10 minute walk back. I purchased on the phone and was told by the CM that it was possible that the entry time to MK using the Halloween tickets was going from 4 to possibly 2. Hopefully, someone going in August can confirm this.

This is the first time I’ve heard 2pm and I wouldn’t count on it. Party guests add a lot of people to the parks and I’d be surprised if they did this.

Basically day guests would be paying a lot more for the same number of hours (10) in the park plus miss out on all the specialty events and trick or treating.

Cannot see this happening. I believe you were misinformed.

 

[TIME4DIZ]

Well then, you my friend are a newbie to the whole FP disappearance act if ever I saw one! I am totally stumped!

Did you work with a TA or book your resort yourself?
Which resort did you book and when did you book it?
Dates of travel?
# and type of park tickets?
Did you book your park days first then go back to secure your party FP's?
I'm going to assume you are not an AP?
2 Adults & 2 Teens, total of four in your party?
Did you book FP's via app or online?
How many Disney accounts do you have?

If I'm missing any questions, please chime in. I'm not doubting your claim whatsoever, there's really no reason that I can think of why someone would claim this if it's not true, there's nothing to gain here. I cannot imagine how this happened and how many others it could possibly effect now and in the future. Why did the CM state he couldn't have FP's on a party ticket when we have confirmed reports that the IT Cast Member's were able to resolve this.

After much help from FoxC63 I think that I received THE email because I modified my reservation in March and again in April (after originally booking last October). The reservation changes included adding a second reservation and then canceling that and adding a night to the original reservation.
These changes were so long ago that I didn’t even consider them. I never thought that making changes so far in advance of the party would impact my account and ultimately the party fast passes. Thanks for helping me figure this out. I hope my experience can help others figure out their situation.

 

[FoxC63]

Question About Timing (First Party, 8/17)

In past years, were the special Halloween treats (desserts and popcorn buckets) available starting at 7pm (or did they come out earlier in the day?? or later in the evening on that first night??)

Thanks! (Trying to figure out my "game plan" for the evening...)

Much of what your asking for can be found here and here.

Last year there were TWO popcorn Halloween buckets Pumpkin Mickey and MNSSHP Exclusive Oogie Boogie and a Halloween popcorn Pail.

• Pumpkin Mickey was sold at all four parks all day long until supply became very limited. During October I believe it was then sold in limited quantities at MK X amount per party.
• The Exclusive Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket was sold during the party only, starting at 6:30pm @Bex258 confirmed. According to Disney Parks Blog, it sold out by mid October but we have earlier reports.
• I have no information about the Pail.

There are two categories of Halloween Treats that were available Anytime and Specialty

• The Anytime Treats were sold at MK only and could be purchased from morning to closing.
• The Specialty Treats Exclusive to the party were sold at specific locations throughout Magic Kingdom on party nights only and began selling around 4:30ish? Some were reported selling out as early as 6:30pm.

Note, the Disney Dining Snack Credit applied to all of them.

 

[Dean1953]

I have AP certificates and was planning on activating them on our first day, October 25, so what the CM in the ticket department won’t have any effect on me. We arrive at midnight on the 24th-25th, stay at a hotel near the airport that night, and then arrive at BLT around 11 that morning. We will spend a couple of hours at MK, use the 3 FP, go back to BLT to rest, and then go back for party around 4, if only so I can get in line for Jack Skellington and Sally for the 2 hour wait. This will be repeated Sunday, instead waiting for the seven dwarves meet and greet. I’ll spend the next 2 weeks getting caught up on this thread and waiting on reports once the Party starts the middle of August.

 

[FoxC63]

I have AP certificates and was planning on activating them on our first day, October 25, so what the CM in the ticket department won’t have any effect on me.

Sounds like a plan Dean, just a little confused on ^. FYI, last year Jack & Sally came out at 5pm as seen [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-%E2%80%93-strategy-and-itinerary-thread.3672288/page-10#post-59035066"]here[/URL] and the Dwarfs came out at 6:15 as seen [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-%E2%80%93-strategy-and-itinerary-thread.3672288/page-9#post-59034840"]here[/URL].

Another option is to try and meet both during one party and having the second one to enjoy the party itself. I'd keep an eye on the crowd levels especially after 11:30ish to hop in line for the Dwarfs.

 

[hswillia07]

After much help from FoxC63 I think that I received THE email because I modified my reservation in March and again in April (after originally booking last October). The reservation changes included adding a second reservation and then canceling that and adding a night to the original reservation.
These changes were so long ago that I didn’t even consider them. I never thought that making changes so far in advance of the party would impact my account and ultimately the party fast passes. Thanks for helping me figure this out. I hope my experience can help others figure out their situation.

So, I changed my reservation in the Spring - moved it a day forward. I would have already purchased our party tickets before the reservation change. Is this going to give me trouble with party FPs? Our last day of FPs will be for Toy Story Land - don't want to lose them! Maybe party FPs aren't worth it?

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Got my two jack-o-lantern shirts ready and my Mickey Mouse Halloween bucket.

I’ve done the Halloween party so I really don’t have much on my agenda.

Get a photo with Donald Mickey Minnie and Goofy.

Get my bucket full of candy

Watch the parade

Watch the fireworks

Watch the stage show.

Ride some rides.


All easily doable and all easy to do on my last disney trip before my little guy comes

 

[sheila14]

This is the first time I’ve heard 2pm and I wouldn’t count on it. Party guests add a lot of people to the parks and I’d be surprised if they did this.

Basically day guests would be paying a lot more for the same number of hours (10) in the park plus miss out on all the specialty events and trick or treating.

Cannot see this happening. I believe you were misinformed.

I would love this but I can only see them letting us in early but the party still will not begin until 7pm

 

[Cluelyss]

So, I changed my reservation in the Spring - moved it a day forward. I would have already purchased our party tickets before the reservation change. Is this going to give me trouble with party FPs? Our last day of FPs will be for Toy Story Land - don't want to lose them! Maybe party FPs aren't worth it?

My guess would be yes. Two options - book your party FPs and watch your email/MDE like a hawk, or just skip the party FPs altogether. I do recall reports of people losing FOP on their last day last year, and not being able to get it back.

 

[Dean1953]

I would love this but I can only see them letting us in early but the party still will not begin until 7pm

The CM was clear that the party would begin at 7 but entry might be as early as 2. The only reason that I mentioned it was for those that don’t have AP’s. There’s little reason to use a Park ticket if you can get into MK at 2.

 

[Dean1953]

Sounds like a plan Dean, just a little confused on ^. FYI, last year Jack & Sally came out at 5pm as seen here and the Dwarfs came out at 6:15 as seen here.

Another option is to try and meet both during one party and having the second one to enjoy the party itself. I'd keep an eye on the crowd levels especially after 11:30ish to hop in line for the Dwarfs.

Never having been to the Halloween Party, thanks for the suggestion. I’m assuming that both the October 25 and 28 Parties will be crowded. Would the Sunday Party be a more crowded because it’s during the weekend (and 3 days from Halloween)? I’m not lacking in character pictures over the last 3 years of Disneyworld trips, particularly at Christmas. I would like a majority of the magic shots that are available. Since we can walk back to BLT both nights, we should be staying until the festivities are over after midnight both nights. While I’m willing to get in line at 4:00-4:45 for Jack and Sally or the Dwarfs, if I can get in line at 11-30:11:55 and only have to wait 10-15 minutes, that would be my preference. Unless weather screws up my plans, I think that I’ll aim at getting 2/3 of my plans done the first night, and the other third on Sunday, which, hopefully, will be less frenetic. At least being at the tail end of the Halloween Party season, I should get lots of advice here on how the Parties are laid out and progressing and adjust accordingly.

 

[anneboleyn]

The CM was clear that the party would begin at 7 but entry might be as early as 2. The only reason that I mentioned it was for those that don’t have AP’s. There’s little reason to use a Park ticket if you can get into MK at 2.

As great as it would be to get in at 2, there is no way that will happen. CMs have a fun habit of telling people very random and very incorrect things. I think the 4:00 entry time for party-goers is already very generous of Disney.

 

[Dean1953]

We will know for sure in less than a month. That comes from someone that fortunately didn’t believe a CM 2 years ago when she told me an AP special offer was being extended to the end of the year. It was extended but just for those whose AP’s were expiring by the end of the year. I went ahead and bought the 13 Month AP by the original deadline.

 

[Princess Steph]

Hoping someone can answer a few questions about tickets. I purchased my tickets last week and made a mistake with delivery. The email came that said pick up the will call order at any WDW ticket sales location. Does that mean any Guest Relations location? Can I pick them up at AK earlier in the trip? They are already in MDX so do I really need to pick up the tickets? thanks!

 

[dachsie]

Hoping someone can answer a few questions about tickets. I purchased my tickets last week and made a mistake with delivery. The email came that said pick up the will call order at any WDW ticket sales location. Does that mean any Guest Relations location? Can I pick them up at AK earlier in the trip? They are already in MDX so do I really need to pick up the tickets? thanks!

you can pick them up at any guest relations. It's safer to use the ticket than risk them using your MB and using a regular park day

 

[Princess Steph]

you can pick them up at any guest relations. It's safer to use the ticket than risk them using your MB and using a regular park day

Good point. I was trying to figure out if I even need the hard ticket but my kids have 5 day PH and we have AP's so I don't want to mess up their days. I'll get them at guest relations. thank you!

 

[Cluelyss]

Never having been to the Halloween Party, thanks for the suggestion. I’m assuming that both the October 25 and 28 Parties will be crowded. Would the Sunday Party be a more crowded because it’s during the weekend (and 3 days from Halloween)? I’m not lacking in character pictures over the last 3 years of Disneyworld trips, particularly at Christmas. I would like a majority of the magic shots that are available. Since we can walk back to BLT both nights, we should be staying until the festivities are over after midnight both nights. While I’m willing to get in line at 4:00-4:45 for Jack and Sally or the Dwarfs, if I can get in line at 11-30:11:55 and only have to wait 10-15 minutes, that would be my preference. Unless weather screws up my plans, I think that I’ll aim at getting 2/3 of my plans done the first night, and the other third on Sunday, which, hopefully, will be less frenetic. At least being at the tail end of the Halloween Party season, I should get lots of advice here on how the Parties are laid out and progressing and adjust accordingly.

CMs will cut the line if they feel the current queue will take them until the end of the party. It’s not like rides where you can line up until 11:59. If you want to put one of your priority M&Gs at the end of the night, during the second parade would be a good option. I’d hesitate waiting until much later as you may be shut out.

 

[Cjtigger]

This may have already been answered.....sorry

I just purchased MNSSHP tickets. Are they already linked to my magic bands?

Also - I booked Cinderella's Royal Table for 7:25. Was this wise? We have never eaten in the castle and are very excited but how much of the party will we miss?

We will get to the park at 4:00 so we should be able to do stuff before and after dinner, correct?

 

[scrappinginontario]

This may have already been answered.....sorry

I just purchased MNSSHP tickets. Are they already linked to my magic bands?

Also - I booked Cinderella's Royal Table for 7:25. Was this wise? We have never eaten in the castle and are very excited but how much of the party will we miss?

We will get to the park at 4:00 so we should be able to do stuff before and after dinner, correct?

You can check to see if they are linked to your MBs by signing into your MyDisneyExperience app and looking there.

How much of the party you wish to miss for the CRT dinner is personal. I would plan on it being a 60 to 90 min time commitment.

Personally we don’t want to miss a minute of party time for eating so we are choosing not to book dining reservations or dessert parties but to others these things enhance their party experience so they choose to participate. Sometimes it’s a financial decision too as adding extras on top of party tickets can be a bigger financial commitment then some choose to/are able to make.

 

[Lvsdisney]

If you were to compare crowd levels, what would a MNSSHP equate to? A level 5? A level 2? Just curious.