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

[FoxC63]

For what it's worth... I just got off of the phone with the internet help desk. The CM said he thought I may have received the email because my 1st fast pass on the party day was to start before 4:00.

He was able to give me the placeholders on my party day, so my last day won't be impacted.

BTW - Was I mistaken? I thought booking the FP+ to start at 3:30 was ok....

It seems when you call IT you get a different answer each time. Historically, FPs made on party tickets have been the following:

FP+ 3:15-4:15, 4:15-5:15, and 5:15-6:00

FP+ 3:20-4:20, 4:20-5:20, 5:20-6pm

FP+ 3:25-4:25, 4:25-5:25 and 5:30-6:00

FP+ 3:30-4:30; 4:30-5:30; 5:30-6:00

The last FP ending at 6pm was new for 2017 and has followed through to this year.
Also note many party goers have the 3pm start time on their party tickets and had no issues even during last years party.

 

[areno79]

FINALLY purchased tickets for me and DH for MNSSHP on 9/16!

 

[FoxC63]

For anyone keeping track - I got the dreaded email this morning... Our last day of FP+ reservations will be deleted on 8/1 (tomorrow).

We are going to the 9/11 party and made FP+ reservations 3 weeks ago. I did not make any changes to our reservations. We are staying on rented DVC points and got our tickets from Undercover Tourist...

Now to go back through the thread to jog my memory on what we need to do...

Thank you for reporting. So sorry this is happening to you. It's recommended you check your emails and DME account daily even after they've been restored and this means while you're on vacation. DISers also reported receiving a third email while on vacation. Call Internet Help Desk (407) 939-4357

 

[ArielSRL]

Just saw on an official DVC FB post, answered by DVC, that members are allowed to bring up to 7 guests with them to get in at 2pm.

 

[FoxC63]

I can't remember, can you get the normal pack of cards in the 4-7 window in addition to the Halloween card afterwards? I wanted to say we've done both but can't remember

Yes you can. I believe it's one pack per day.

 

[FoxC63]

If we are unable to get a fast pass for the party (the couple of hours before the official party starts, are we able to get SDFP with a party only ticket?

I'm not sure about SDFP on party tickets but you can on park day tickets.

 

[Rich M]

Just saw on an official DVC FB post, answered by DVC, that members are allowed to bring up to 7 guests with them to get in at 2pm.

That is great news for DVC folks. Maybe they would like to help a few people out lol

 

[FoxC63]

I think they were referring to booking the fastpasses on the party ticket as they can now book them from 2pm on. It will be interesting to see of they get THE email.

Has a Blue DVC member tried booking a 2pm FP on their party ticket?

 

[Tash87]

You should be able to book FPs on party tickets without issue. I don't understand, why would you be confused?

I was unsure due to the fact other people have had their FP's cancelled.

 

[Cluelyss]

Has a Blue DVC member tried booking a 2pm FP on their party ticket?

The system will let you book FPs at any time during the day on your party ticket, at least it has in the past. Haven’t booked for this year yet, so not sure if it’s changed, but historically I could book a FP at 10 am if I wanted...I just wouldn’t be able to use it!

 

[FoxC63]

I was unsure due to the fact other people have had their FP's cancelled.

There's really know way knowing if you'll be targeted. None. If you have park tickets I would use those and if you don't, use your party ticket.

 

[FoxC63]

The system will let you book FPs at any time during the day on your party ticket, at least it has in the past. Haven’t booked for this year yet, so not sure if it’s changed, but historically I could book a FP at 10 am if I wanted...I just wouldn’t be able to use it!

Right! That's what I'm wondering, if you book it can you actually use it at 2pm. This will be interesting!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Interesting, dvc members can get in at 2. So I assume that means costumes are acceptable at 2.

 

[Cluelyss]

I was unsure due to the fact other people have had their FP's cancelled.

It’s recommended that you book all your regular days first then go back and do your party day. Some reports recommend booking only between 4 and 6, others have had success with their first FP before 4. But whatever you do, you may not be immune to the “dreaded email” so you must be diligent in watching your email and your account. And do NOT make any changes to your resort reservation after booking your FPs. This seems to trigger the email even for those who booked successfully.

 

[FoxC63]

Interesting, dvc members can get in at 2. So I assume that means costumes are acceptable at 2.

Oh, good point! Didn't even cross my mind!

 

[Cluelyss]

Right! That's what I'm wondering, if you book it can you actually use it at 2pm. This will be interesting!

Sure, if you’re in the park you can use it. The CMs letting you in will verify which ticket media you are entering on, but once inside any FP linked to MDE would be valid. Fastpasses are linked to your account, not a specific ticket.

 

[FoxC63]

Sure, if you’re in the park you can use it. The CMs letting you in will verify which ticket media you are entering on, but once inside any FP linked to MDE would be valid. Fastpasses are linked to your account, not a specific ticket.

Can you also make SDFP on a party ticket?

 

[Tash87]

There's really know way knowing if you'll be targeted. None. If you have park tickets I would use those and if you don't, use your party ticket.

How does the system know the difference in my party ticket and regular ticket? Now you've confused me even more!

 

[FoxC63]

How does the system know the difference in my party ticket and regular ticket? Now you've confused me even more!

Just follow what @Cluelyss recommended

It’s recommended that you book all your regular days first then go back and do your party day. Some reports recommend booking only between 4 and 6, others have had success with their first FP before 4. But whatever you do, you may not be immune to the “dreaded email” so you must be diligent in watching your email and your account. And do NOT make any changes to your resort reservation after booking your FPs. This seems to trigger the email even for those who booked successfully.

 

[Tash87]

It’s recommended that you book all your regular days first then go back and do your party day. Some reports recommend booking only between 4 and 6, others have had success with their first FP before 4. But whatever you do, you may not be immune to the “dreaded email” so you must be diligent in watching your email and your account. And do NOT make any changes to your resort reservation after booking your FPs. This seems to trigger the email even for those who booked successfully.

Fab! Thank you

This really helps and is the info I was looking for.