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

[Cluelyss]

Probably a silly question... Do they have special popcorn buckets you can purchase? (And refill at a discount?)

Yes and yes!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Another question...it doesn't list Mickey at Town Square open during the party...so does he usually meet somewhere else during the party? Is he dressed up? Is it a popular meet?

I think you just accidentally missed it. This is what page 1 shows for 2017. (2018 characters have not been announced yet)

What characters can I meet at MNSSHP?

2017 Characters (Will Update for 2018 When Released)

Main Street, U.S.A.
Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater

 

[Dug720]

Yes and yes!

Awesome! Could I refill it the next day in Animal Kingdom? (Not 100% sure how party buckets differ beyond design and availability.)

 

[ArielSRL]

Where is he not listed? Historically he has met at Town Square and yes, in costume.

It just wasn't listed under open attractions...but maybe that is not where it would normally be listed.

Thanks!

 

[ArielSRL]

I think you just accidentally missed it. This is what page 1 shows for 2017. (2018 characters have not been announced yet)

What characters can I meet at MNSSHP?

2017 Characters (Will Update for 2018 When Released)

Main Street, U.S.A.
Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater

I was looking under open attractions...not characters. My mistake.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Awesome! Could I refill it the next day in Animal Kingdom? (Not 100% sure how party buckets differ beyond design and availability.)

Yep, though depending on the design it might not be convenient to carry. Usually they have a conventional bucket with a Halloween scene or Mickey as a vampire or zero in his doghouse.

 

[FoxC63]

I will raise my hand as someone who arrives at that time.

I’m such a lame party-goer!

You're so funny! So, what happens at the tapstiles at 7pm? I honestly don't know or um, do you remember ?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

You're so funny! So, what happens at the tapstiles at 7pm? I honestly don't know or um, do you remember ?

I actually arrived at one party around 9pm last year, if you really want to know the truth. Probably blasphemous on this thread. But, I had my reasons.

Anyways - I can’t say I’ve ever actually stopped to study the tapstyles when we’ve arrived at any given party, but my recollection is just the ones more on the right side of the front entrance are open.

I’ve never experienced anything before 6pm before, although from y’alls descriptions I think I’m kind of glad I haven’t.

 

[FoxC63]

I actually arrived at one party around 9pm last year, if you really want to know the truth. Probably blasphemous on this thread. But, I had my reasons.

Anyways - I can’t say I’ve ever actually stopped to study the tapstyles when we’ve arrived at any given party, but my recollection is just the ones more on the right side of the front entrance are open.

I’ve never experienced anything before 6pm before, although from y’alls descriptions I think I’m kind of glad I haven’t.

At 4pm it looks like mayhem but truthfully when they open all the tapstiles it moves very quickly, it's amazing.

I am curious what happens later in the evening. I have someone on my itinerary thread and I'd like to shed some light on what they can expect.

 

[FoxC63]

Another question...it doesn't list Mickey at Town Square open during the party...so does he usually meet somewhere else during the party? Is he dressed up? Is it a popular meet?

Another question...it doesn't list Mickey at Town Square open during the party...so does he usually meet somewhere else during the party? Is he dressed up? Is it a popular meet?

I could have sworn I gave you the link to the 2017 Character List, if not here you go:
[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/#post-58989840"]Post #6: 2017 Character List[/URL]

The list of characters and their locations don't change that much so it should help you. Vampire Mickey is very popular. He comes out at 7pm. The best time to see him is later in the evening after the parades and/or fireworks. He only meets at Town Square Theater on Main Street. Hope this helps!

 

[FoxC63]

Awesome! Could I refill it the next day in Animal Kingdom? (Not 100% sure how party buckets differ beyond design and availability.)

Here's all the information for popcorn buckets and pails:
[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/#post-58989839"]Post #5[/URL]

 

[Dug720]

Here's all the information for popcorn buckets and pails:
Post #5

Thank you!

 

[AcusTwinhammer]

So for those keeping track of such things, I got the dreaded FP+ email today. I had not set up my flight details at the time I made the FP+ selections, so my Magical Express information was just added last week, that's the only change that was made.

So count Magical Express reservations as one of the (potential) triggers.

 

[FoxC63]

So for those keeping track of such things, I got the dreaded FP+ email today. I had not set up my flight details at the time I made the FP+ selections, so my Magical Express information was just added last week, that's the only change that was made.

So count Magical Express reservations as one of the (potential) triggers.

WOW! Are you absolutely positive about no other changes? Were you the one who booked the actual resort or did you use a TA? This is such a bummer to hear. I feel like drilling you for more answers. Darn this stinks!!! Oh, and I am really sorry you're going through this. You do know what to do from here right? So, so sorry.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

So for those keeping track of such things, I got the dreaded FP+ email today. I had not set up my flight details at the time I made the FP+ selections, so my Magical Express information was just added last week, that's the only change that was made.

So count Magical Express reservations as one of the (potential) triggers.

Mind if I ask if you booked a package, or room only and seperate tickets (and if so, the source and type of the tickets)?

 

[FoxC63]

Got our tickets for 9/16 This will be our 4th MNSSHP but we haven't been since 2014, so I'm excited to see the Hocus Pocus show. Last time we went it was still the Villains stage show although they'd gotten rid of the meet and greet afterward, which was seriously one of the best parts of the night at our 2 previous parties!
Since some have mentioned attending the 1st party of the season and someone posted a pic of the line to get in to last years' 1st party, I just need to say WOW! We did the 1st party in 2014 and it was DEAD; SO not crowded, it was awesome. Yes the bloggers were there but that didn't matter; perfect spots for both parades (and we walked up to our front row spot for the 2nd parade as it was starting), perfect spot in the HUB for HalloWishes and the stage show, no lines for Trick or Treating or any rides and by 10:30 7DMT didn't go over 20 minutes. Some character lines were long of course, but we got on line for Jack and Sally at 5:50 and were done by 7:12 which wasn't bad and met the Old Hag with no wait at 8:30. Whole party was awesome. I know not to expect this at our party, just sharing that the 1st party of the season, at least that one year, was perfect

Aahh, the good ol' days! I attended the same party back in 2014 but on Halloween night and had the same experience. Those earlier parties were amazing. Yes, lines but not as bad as they are now. I was even able to find LE MNSSHP pins that I absolutely love and some T-shirts were still available but the XS's were sold out. Fond memories for sure.
I hope you're ready for a mind blown experience now that you're returning and are prepared to brave the new frontier as things have really changed. With a solid plan you'll be all set! Have a great time and I hope you let us know what you've experienced!

 

[chiisai]

I received a call back today regarding the Dessert Party. As background, I am attending on the first MNSSHP night and have the Tomorrowland Terrace fireworks view booked. Given the recent post by @GillianP1301 about her call, I wanted to see if I was able to learn any more about how the seating would work at the Terrace for fireworks.

The cast member who I spoke with shared that we would be escorted from the parade (viewing location still unspecified) to the Terrace. I was told that Disney was aware of the concern about running out of desserts and was working so that doesn't happen for those of us with this particular situation.

She said there would be seating at the Terrace for the fireworks, even though we'd be coming in late. I asked if there was any idea of where we might be seated, given everyone else arriving at 9:15pm would already have tables, e.g., would we be in the back row... The cast member didn't have any information about where the parade viewers would be seated at the Terrace, just that we would have seating.

She suggested that I might want to stop by Tomorrowland Terrace early in my trip to see if they can give me any information on-site. I'll do that and then make a decision.

 

[FoxC63]

She suggested that I might want to stop by Tomorrowland Terrace early in my trip to see if they can give me any information on-site. I'll do that and then make a decision.

A decision to keep the reservation or to participate in the parade viewing?

I wonder how Disney would handle if guests cancelled that day due to how they have the parade, firework and dessert worked out. I'm sure they would charge the no show fee at first, but I wonder if they would wave it under the circumstances.

 

[chiisai]

A decision to keep the reservation or to participate in the parade viewing?

I wonder how Disney would handle if guests cancelled that day due to how they have the parade, firework and dessert worked out. I'm sure they would charge the no show fee at first, but I wonder if they would wave it under the circumstances.

Thanks for the clarifying question - keep the reservation itself. Fortunately, I will be there more than 5 days prior to the party and will see what information i can get from the cast members at the Terrace. If there is nothing else known at that point, I will decide then whether to cancel - still within the allowable cancellation timeframe. Now, if i decide to keep it and we wind up not being able to see the fireworks from where we are seated, I will likely see if a cast member can help find a spot for my kids closer to the railing. If not, well, not much to do then, I guess.

 

[AcusTwinhammer]

WOW! Are you absolutely positive about no other changes? Were you the one who booked the actual resort or did you use a TA? This is such a bummer to hear. I feel like drilling you for more answers. Darn this stinks!!! Oh, and I am really sorry you're going through this. You do know what to do from here right? So, so sorry.

Eh, it's no big deal for me, this is a solo trip, and it was just Buzz and BTRR, no big loss.

I'm DVC so the original booking was through the DVC website. Just me, so nobody else is making changes, I got the confirmation email about the Magical Express reservation on the 22nd, the FP+ email on the 25th.