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

[FoxC63]

Tips and Strategy question...

Just curious as I work on my "party itinerary". My kids have decided to forgo characters for the most part this year unless there is minimum waits (which I'm totally down with lol). The only ones they have a true interest this year are Pooh characters and Donald Duck. Which would you line up for around the 6:30ish mark and which would you chance in the last hour of the party (if you have a guesstimate on wait times in that last hour, that would be awesome too ? As of now, my plan is to be in that back New Fantasyland area for the last hour to see what luck, if any, we have with the characters back there, and/or a ride on Space Mountain (if we decide to skip the midnight showing of Hocus Pocus).

This link may help you as it contains posted wait of those who attended the 2017 parties:
[URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/mnsshp-2017-strategy-in-the-making.3604086/#post-57587124"]2017 Character's to Meet![/URL]

 

[dachsie]

The 23rd is a Tuesday, those are traditionally the lowest attendance days. Might be your best bet, though there are no guarantees.

Actually the 25th is the Tuesday. That's when I am going.

 

[chris3947]

I'm sure this has been covered but I cannot find it. What happens between park close at 6 and the party starting at 7? Sounds like the party rides keep running, but do the non-party rides all shut down at 6? And does that mean you just need to be in line at 6, or do they start clearing the line earlier on some rides so that they stop operating at 6? Thank you!

 

[dachsie]

This link may help you as it contains posted wait of those who attended the 2017 parties:
2017 Character's to Meet!

@FoxC63 I am not understanding the times that are listed next to the characters in that link

 

[emme24]

I'm sure this has been covered but I cannot find it. What happens between park close at 6 and the party starting at 7? Sounds like the party rides keep running, but do the non-party rides all shut down at 6? And does that mean you just need to be in line at 6, or do they start clearing the line earlier on some rides so that they stop operating at 6? Thank you!

Yes, I wondered this as well. We attended MNSSHP in October 2015. The park did not close at 6 and reopen at 7. Instead, they cleared the park prior to 7 of non-party guests. Party guests could arrive as early as 4 in costume.

Is the park really closing? Is everyone out at 6 and party guests re-entering at 7?

 

[Meghan4]

Hi we’re be in Disney and September and I’m trying to pick which Halloween party to go to. It’s between 23rd, 25th, or the 28th. We typically go every year on Halloween and it’s always sold out. It’s always been a great experience but I would love to try one that isn’t sold out. I noticed last year the 24th and 26th sold out, I’m wondering if that had to do with Yom Kipper.

We will be there the same time!
I chose the 23rd party, because just in case of bad weather I would have two other days that week to go the party. Also, I think it’s fun to kick off your week at Disney with that party.

 

[DisFam4]

Yes, I wondered this as well. We attended MNSSHP in October 2015. The park did not close at 6 and reopen at 7. Instead, they cleared the park prior to 7 of non-party guests. Party guests could arrive as early as 4 in costume.

Is the park really closing? Is everyone out at 6 and party guests re-entering at 7?

No, the park does not close at all. If you do not have a MNSSHP wrist band you will not be allowed to enter a ride queue after 6pm. Between 6pm and 7pm is when the ride queues will end up emptying of all non party guests (you can enter as a party guest with wrist band all night starting from entry).

 

[Burlingtondw]

At previous parties has there been a show or anything at 7 to official kick off the party?

 

[chris3947]

No, the park does not close at all. If you do not have a MNSSHP wrist band you will not be allowed to enter a ride queue after 6pm. Between 6pm and 7pm is when the ride queues will end up emptying of all non party guests (you can enter as a party guest with wrist band all night starting from entry).

Thanks! When do the rides that are closed for the party stop operating?

 

[FoxC63]

At previous parties has there been a show or anything at 7 to official kick off the party?

There is an announcement.

 

[FoxC63]

Thanks! When do the rides that are closed for the party stop operating?

What rides are you referring to?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

There is an announcement.

If that 45 seconds of audio doesn't get one excited for some MNSSHP, not sure what will.

 

[Tomh]

If that 45 seconds of audio doesn't get one excited for some MNSSHP, not sure what will.

Yup, that got it done!

 

[chris3947]

What rides are you referring to?

Not all rides are open during the party, right? Like splash mountain? My original question was when do those rides stop? What if you are in line for them at 6?

 

[FoxC63]

Not all rides are open during the party, right? Like splash mountain? My original question was when do those rides stop? What if you are in line for them at 6?

It seems a few here are confused with Disney closing at 6pm. This does not mean the park will literally be closed down and everyone must leave Magic Kingdom or that nothing is operational.

• The park closes down to Day Guests ONLY.
• Everything continues to operate as normal, including rides, shows, restaurants and stores.
• CM's rope off areas to prevent Day Guests from staying in the parks.
• They also check to see if you have your party wristband when going on rides, shopping, standing in character lines and sitting down to watch the parade.
• Exclusive MNSSHP items like LE pins and Magicbands cannot be purchased without the party wristband being worn.
• If Day Guests are at a restaurant they will be escorted to the main entrance immediately following their meal, stragglers too.
• Don't be surprised how many times you'll be asked to show your party wristband, this is a good thing. We all paid a lot of money for this special ticketed event and those who didn't pay need to leave.

Splash Mountain does not close down. Here is a list of Open Attractions during MNSSHP 2018
Main Street, U.S.A.

• Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Adventureland

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas

Frontierland

• Country Bear Jamboree
• Splash Mountain

Liberty Square

• Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• “It’s a small world”
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mad Tea Party
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Storybook Circus

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Space Mountain
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

WDW MNSSHP Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...ry-halloween-party/#/drawer=drawerAttractions

The only rides that actually close down are Hall of Presidents, Jungle Cruise, Tom Sawyer Island and Tiki Room. These close down at 6pm. However, we do have a confirmed report last year that the Tiki Room closed at 5:30.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Tips and Strategy question...

Just curious as I work on my "party itinerary". My kids have decided to forgo characters for the most part this year unless there is minimum waits (which I'm totally down with lol). The only ones they have a true interest this year are Pooh characters and Donald Duck. Which would you line up for around the 6:30ish mark and which would you chance in the last hour of the party (if you have a guesstimate on wait times in that last hour, that would be awesome too ? As of now, my plan is to be in that back New Fantasyland area for the last hour to see what luck, if any, we have with the characters back there, and/or a ride on Space Mountain (if we decide to skip the midnight showing of Hocus Pocus).

I think the Pooh characters are very annoying. They leave for 15 minute breaks, they leave during the parade, they leave all the time.

Whereas the ducks just turn the corner and usually come right back out from their breaks.

I'd say line up for the Poohs around 6-6:15, finish them first.

Though the ducks' lines seem to always stay long.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'm sure this has been covered but I cannot find it. What happens between park close at 6 and the party starting at 7? Sounds like the party rides keep running, but do the non-party rides all shut down at 6? And does that mean you just need to be in line at 6, or do they start clearing the line earlier on some rides so that they stop operating at 6? Thank you!

Thanks! When do the rides that are closed for the party stop operating?

To ride rides that are closed during the party (e.g. Big Thunder Mountain) everyone (including party guests) need to join the line by 5:59. Once the ropes go across nobody else will be allowed to enter the line.

After that ride, those with party wrist bands may continue to enjoy all open attractions. Those without wristbands are directed towards Main Street.

Last year friends were at Alberta Tree when MVMCP started. They were taken to Main Street but in their case only near Casey’s Corner and not all the way to the park entrance. They could still shop but not purchase party exclusive merchandise. Not sure if this is the norm but was their experience in Nov.

 

[emme24]

At what time can you enter the park in costume?

 

[chloelovesdisney]

The one ride I want to go on is closed, why would they stop BTMRR for the party? Bah humbug.

 

[famsen]

BTMRR was always open during past MNSSHPs and one of the most popular rides. Why would that change? Maybe a misprint? That's happened many times before.