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

[scrappinginontario]

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.

It could be but many of us have contacted Disney about it since the party attractions were announced and the published attractions that will be open has not changed.

As much as I want it to be open I’m not planning on it so used one of my 3 FPs for BTMRR.

 

[disneybeautyfnp]

Woof! It's just an expression. Mostly in awe, good or bad. As in Woof! TSA made me throw away my candy! or Woof! What an amazing job on those costumes. I honestly don't know where I picked it up. I'll keep an eye on it though.

I noticed it but caught on to the meaning. never gave it much thought though.

 

[Best Aunt]

Interesting post over on the DVC Boards. I haven’t noticed this info elsewhere.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/mnsshp-early-entry-confirmed.3696481/

 

[FoxC63]

Interesting post over on the DVC Boards. I haven’t noticed this info elsewhere.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/mnsshp-early-entry-confirmed.3696481/

It's only interesting if it's official, have you seen an official announcement from Disney?

 

[FoxC63]

At what time can you enter the park in costume?

Adults at 4pm or earlier if they have an ADR.

 

[FoxC63]

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

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.

Currently BTMRR is not on the list of Open Attractions however there's no confirmation it will be closed at all. BTMRR has not "always" been open during MNSSHP there is a long paper trail showing when it was under refurbishment.
Refurbishments a look see...

Splash Mountain
August 28th through November 16th, 2017
January 8th through February 1st, 2018

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
April 4th through to July 15th, 2016
August 8th through November 18th, 2016

I agree BTMRR has been open for some who attended the earlier parties but then it closed down for refurbishment at a later date so not everyone could ride it.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Wish I had booked a FP for BTMRR, they're all gone now. Maybe we'll get lucky and get on the line right before 6pm, we have a FP for Splash from 5:30p-6p.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Currently BTMRR is not on the list of Open Attractions however there's no confirmation it will be closed at all. BTMRR has not "always" been open during MNSSHP there is a long paper trail showing when it was under refurbishment.
Refurbishments a look see...

Splash Mountain
August 28th through November 16th, 2017
January 8th through February 1st, 2018

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
April 4th through to July 15th, 2016
August 8th through November 18th, 2016

I agree BTMRR has been open for some who attended the earlier parties but then it closed down for refurbishment at a later date so not everyone could ride it.

If it’s going to be open why wouldn’t Disney have updated their site by now??? Many people (myself included) have written to enquire if it’s open and every single time that I’m aware of the response from Disney (personalized emails responding directly to my question) has been that at this time the ride is not showing as being open during the party.

Saying it might be open is discouraging people from getting FPs and possibly missing out on a ride they really want to go on.

History or not....let’s provide people with the PUBLISHED 2018 party information.

If something changes then at that time change your tune but it frustrates me each time someone says BTMRR is currently showing as a closed party attraction, another person talks about historical info rather than current facts.

I’d really like for brmrr to be open too but there’s a lot of things I’d like that I may never get.

 

[FoxC63]

If something changes then at that time change your tune

Woof! That's harsh!

The fact is anyone and everyone can get a FP+ for BTMRR provided it's available and if they happen to be all gone the ride is still available up to 6pm. Don't understand the frustrating confusion. The information is on WDW's Official website as being an open attraction until such time.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Woof! That's harsh!

The fact is anyone and everyone can get a FP+ for BTMRR provided it's available and if they happen to be all gone the ride is still available up to 6pm. Don't understand the frustrating confusion. The information is on WDW's Official website as being an open attraction until such time.

This is when I lose you. Why can’t it be an open attraction during normal park hours but NOT during the party just like Jungle Cruise, Enchanted Tales with Belle etc? I’ve looked at a couple of different websites and none of them are showing any of these to be open during the party.

This is why I’m confused. Every other site I find says it’s closed yet here people say maybe it’s not.

 

[FoxC63]

This is when I lose you. Why can’t it be an open attraction during normal park hours but NOT during the party just like Jungle Cruise, Enchanted Tales with Belle etc? I’ve looked at a couple of different websites and none of them are showing any of these to be open during the party.

This is why I’m confused. Every other site I find says it’s closed yet here people say maybe it’s not.

It's hard to imagine Disney closing down this particular ride after 6pm. Not saying that it couldn't happen but stressing they've never done that before and it just doesn't make sense. It is a top attraction. I've seen year after year one of those mountain rides Spash or BTMRR closed for refurbishment and once its closed, it's closed all day and all night long.

We are still in the early stages of items being added to the refurbishment list, so that's not off the table. What will happen if it goes on the list? You will get an email stating you need to select another FP+ or Disney might just give you an anytime pass. Too much is still unknown to declare anything at this point. This I agree is very stressful and disappointing.

Planning a vacation shouldn't be this hard and for those with the dreaded email it won't be over until their vacation is complete. Talk about a stressful vacation!

 

[Best Aunt]

It's only interesting if it's official, have you seen an official announcement from Disney?

I have not seen anything official (re DVC members begin let in early), I'm not saying this is accurate -- but I still think it's interesting that someone was told this.

I've been following this thread since the first post, and it seems to me that people frequently post about what cast members have told them when there has been no official confirmation. It lets people know that it's a potential issue and they should keep their eyes and ears open for official denials or confirmation.

 

[FoxC63]

I have not seen anything official (re DVC members begin let in early), I'm not saying this is accurate -- but I still think it's interesting that someone was told this.

I've been following this thread since the first post, and it seems to me that people frequently post about what cast members have told them when there has been no official confirmation. It lets people know that it's a potential issue and they should keep their eyes and ears open for official denials or confirmation.

Yes, just recently when Disney announced new promotions for AP holders. These event were new too and they (some) received emails and Disney's website even had the information listed. Why wouldn't DVC members be given the same consideration.

 

[CvilleDiane]

Yes, just recently when Disney announced new promotions for AP holders. These event were new too and they (some) received emails and Disney's website even had the information listed. Why wouldn't DVC members be given the same consideration.

I'll definitely update this thread if I get an email from DVC. I'm not surprised to hear rumors before official announcements, but I'd expect an email or dvc site update about this benefit soon if it's really going to happen!

 

[coolingjupiter]

Is there still the kiss good night on party nights? I’ve never seen it and my party night would be the only chance I would have on this vacation. TIA!

 

[Haley R]

Is there still the kiss good night on party nights? I’ve never seen it and my party night would be the only chance I would have on this vacation. TIA!

They’ve been doing it for after hours so I feel like they would for the parties too

 

[j2thomason]

Yes, just recently when Disney announced new promotions for AP holders. These event were new too and they (some) received emails and Disney's website even had the information listed. Why wouldn't DVC members be given the same consideration.

DVC has events that APs do not have. So it doesn't surprise me that they are now creating events for APs. Also, many DVC members have APs.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

This is the first I've ever heard of them running out of candy. This will be our first MNSSHP and many are recommending we wait until later in the evening to ToT both because lines will be shorter and because we won't have to carry the candy around for so long.

Is it normal that CMs run out of candy before the end of the night? This might change up the order that we do some things.

DH and I went in 2016 and when we walked in at 3:45 it was so hot we decided not to get any candy as we feared it would melt. We finally decided to get some around 10:30 and could not find any stations that had any left. Some stations were packed up probably because of lack of candy. We did notice people running around with multiple bulging bags of candy though. We were there for the special events anyway.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

I have a couple of questions. I have tried reading but can’t seem to find exactly what in want to know. First, we will be going on October 31st; are they allowing FPS for party ticket only guests? I have read somewhere that certain rides will have special effects. If so, and you get an early fp before the party time, will the attraction still have special effects? Thanks!

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

I'm officially going!