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

[billyjobobb]

I really hadn't thought about food, but if I park around 3 and leave the park at midnight that is long enough for an actual meal.

 

[glvsav37]

Desert party.....worth it? (I know, I hate "Worth it" posts b/c everyone values of things are different). We enjoy desert parties during our regular trips in the summer, b/c I've never been a fan of waiting on Main St for FWs. But this will be our 1st time for MNSSHP and I want to be able to maximize the party time experiencing the parks. Going 10/9 (Columbus day week), do you think the party will be so crowded that I couldn't get a good FW viewing area within 1/2 hour or so from showtime?

Was planning the 2nd parade viewing too just so that it won't be so crowded (hopefully) and I could use 1st parade waiting time for exploring the park.

 

[Cluelyss]

Desert party.....worth it? (I know, I hate "Worth it" posts b/c everyone values of things are different). We enjoy desert parties during our regular trips in the summer, b/c I've never been a fan of waiting on Main St for FWs. But this will be our 1st time for MNSSHP and I want to be able to maximize the party time experiencing the parks. Going 10/9 (Columbus day week), do you think the party will be so crowded that I couldn't get a good FW viewing area within 1/2 hour or so from showtime?

Was planning the 2nd parade viewing too just so that it won't be so crowded (hopefully) and I could use 1st parade waiting time for exploring the park.

I love dessert parties too, but if you are trying to maximize your party time, this is one to skip. You can grab a spot in front of Casey’s 30 minutes out with no issue (45 on a sold out night). And unlike HEA, you do not need to see Hallowishes front and center, so the “mob” in front of the castle won’t be nearly as intense as on a non-party night.

 

[FoxC63]

You’re welcome!

Thanks buddy!!!

 

[FoxC63]

My son will be super excited for candy corn ice cream!!

I believe it's vanilla ice cream with orange food coloring, at least that's what it's been in recent years.

 

[Cluelyss]

Good questions!! I had guessed that since some QS locations are selling party specialty items that their full menu would be available too. @Cluelyss[/USER], do you know if the locations you posted from 2017 were selling all of their normal menu items during the party hours?

I don’t as we always eat before the party starts, but hopefully someone else here will!

 

[Haley R]

People are buying the regular Halloween magic bands on eBay for way too much.

I'm tempted to create a listing that says something like "once you purchase this item I will go over and order it from shop Disney and it will ship directly from them. The $20 markup is for the 1 minute of work that will take me" "If you think my markup is too much you can go over there and buy it yourself"

The doombuggy is selling pretty strongly for between $40 and $50....

I’m seeing the LE magic band for $49.95. There were 9/10 available earlier today and now it’s down to 7/10 available.

 

[Haley R]

Now the magic band on eBay has 6/10 availability. Apparently people are buying them up fast. Can’t decide if I should be spending $50 on it

 

[TheJRock300]

Did the cost of the new treats come out?

Gaston’s Tavern - Oogie Boogie Meringue
Sleepy Hallow - Jack Skellington Cake Push Pop & Zero Waffle Sundae (Starting October 1st)
Main Street Bakery - Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe - Worms and Dirt Dessert (Starting October 1st)
Cider House (Golden Oak Outpost) - Apple Cider, Warm Caramel-Stuffed Pretzel, & Cinnamon Donuts
Liberty Square Market - Madame Leota Dessert
Aloha Isle - Hitchhiking Ghost Dessert
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café - Muenster Smash Burger

 

[FoxC63]

NEWS

All Specialty Treats and Anytime Treats have been added to the Itinerary Thread along with photos, descriptions and locations. I'll update with prices when they become available.

For you newbies click here:
Post #8: Specialty Treats and Anytime Treats

 

[Elsaalltheway]

I really hadn't thought about food, but if I park around 3 and leave the park at midnight that is long enough for an actual meal.

I was there two years ago and they had full menus. Plus Cosmic Rays has the new burger, I'm pretty sure all that are open are serving regular menu food and then the special menu on top.

 

[FoxC63]

Main Street Bakery is open past 12:30am, we bought sandwiches, chips and beverages there on Oct 31, 2017. They have a lot to offer and accept Starbucks Gift Cards.

Also Casey's Corner was open past midnight too.

 

[Raya]

I really hadn't thought about food, but if I park around 3 and leave the park at midnight that is long enough for an actual meal.

Yep. One year we counted on counter service being open late for a light meal. Turned out our only 'healthy' option was bananas from the Trick'er'Treat station by the Jungle Cruise. Since then our plan has always been to enjoy a nice dinner around 5 or 6ish and have something other than candy and sweets for the 8 hours of party time. Good thing too, since they stopped offering bananas.

 

[Jason Clark]

Now the magic band on eBay has 6/10 availability. Apparently people are buying them up fast. Can’t decide if I should be spending $50 on it

I don’t like doing it but I caved in and bought one. I figure it would have cost me around $35 and after they pay shipping they’re only making around $10 so it’s not too bad. Looks like they’re picking them up at the first party, so now I just won’t have to worry about it. I can move on to worrying about things like the cauldron popcorn bucket.....

 

[scrappinginontario]

I was there two years ago and they had full menus. Plus Cosmic Rays has the new burger, I'm pretty sure all that are open are serving regular menu food and then the special menu on top.

Thanks! I’m planning on us eating around 2:00 before heading to the party so can see us picking up a QS meal to share possibly as we’re waiting for Hallowishes or the second parade.

 

[SquashBanana]

I’ve seen a few people on here say they’re going to pick up their SOTMK card at the end of the night after the park is closed. I hadn’t given picking one up much thought but it does sound like a neat little free souvenir. Is there a risk of them running out each night before closing and if not, how late is too late to pick one up? We are planning on doing the midnight hocus-pocus show so can I still get one around 12:30 well after the park is closed?

 

[Rich M]

I don’t like doing it but I caved in and bought one. I figure it would have cost me around $35 and after they pay shipping they’re only making around $10 so it’s not too bad. Looks like they’re picking them up at the first party, so now I just won’t have to worry about it. I can move on to worrying about things like the cauldron popcorn bucket.....

Do you get a refund if they don't get it?

 

[Jason Clark]

Do you get a refund if they don't get it?

They’d have to, if not I’d just file a complaint through PayPal and get my money back that way

 

[wehrengrizz]

I’ve seen a few people on here say they’re going to pick up their SOTMK card at the end of the night after the park is closed. I hadn’t given picking one up much thought but it does sound like a neat little free souvenir. Is there a risk of them running out each night before closing and if not, how late is too late to pick one up? We are planning on doing the midnight hocus-pocus show so can I still get one around 12:30 well after the park is closed?[/QUOTE
I wouldn't count on waiting that long. Last year we got our relatively early but as we walked down main Street later in the night and again around 1230/1245a it looked like the firehouse was all closed up/no more sotmk.
This was a later in Oct party... maybe someone can scope earlier this year, otherwise I'm going 9/9 and will keep an eye out/ask when they stop... because I'll absolutely get one!

 

[Rich M]

They’d have to, if not I’d just file a complaint through PayPal and get my money back that way

Very smart to always use Paypal. Do not use Venmo. They do not offer the same guarantee as PayPal.