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

[JenK0108]

Is the option that at 8:45 you grab a table, get desserts then take them over to the reserved parade spot?

That was unclear. She was kind of vague, and I wanted to move on to other activities so didn’t take much time to clarify. But I’m happy to report back on what happens later tonight! She also told me I had “reserved” the first parade even though I was not in fact asked to specify which parade when I spoke to the CM by phone in June, but since I wanted the first parade anyway I didn’t question it...

 

[JenK0108]

In other news the line for Pooh etc now loops in front of the brick wall by Many Adventures and goes most of the way back towards Cheshire Cafe. From what I can tell looks like a pretty crowded party.

 

[dachsie]

Thanks!

I'm guessing DH isn't going to be so keen to dress up as Donald as a pumpkin. I think he was thinking Donald was a vampire or pirate or something. haha

Aww - just tell him how adorable he will look as a pumpkin....hehehehehe

 

[jjj4]

Anyone know if there Halloween postcards in MK? Any specific for MNSSHP at all? I can't find a mention of postcards online, and I don't want to waste time searching for Halloween postcards during the party if they don't exist, but I really hope someone has spotted them somewhere and can give me the info. Thank you in advance for your help!

Hi I'm at the party right now - first time as never usually over here in August. We haven't seen any Halloween postcards anywhere and I've spent a lot of time in the shops.....!!

 

[jjj4]

Is there any info on what merchandise is released at what time? I believe I read that some things are available at different times. Anyone have a list?

Hi at our first party right now. We have noticed There is a lot of Halloween merchandise for sale in all the parks all the time. When we got to MK at 1.50pm today I went into the Emporium on Main Street where they have a huge amount of party exclusive stuff and on showing my party tickets was able to buy whatever I wanted to.

 

[jjj4]

At 6.50pm 15 min standby line for Space Mountain so DH and DS hoping by the time they reach the front of the line the overlay will be happening...... not that they'll see anything.......

 

[jjj4]

They're just off SM. They stopped boarding the ride at 6.50 and started it again within 5 mins with the overlay. It was in complete darkness but music not too loud. At the ride exit they were handing out candy too.

 

[areno79]

There's some sort of media event going on at the party tonight, according to (I think) Chip & Co. I wonder if that's driving up crowds?

 

[Lsdolphin]

Oh why oh why didn't I get tix for tonite instead of Monday with 90% chance of rain?!! Hopefully weather report will change.
Hoping everyone there tonite has a wonderful time!!!

 

[FoxC63]

Has anyone seen any pictures of Donald and Daisy this year? DH and I are dressing as them for MNSSHP, and he had the idea to dress up as Donald and Daisy AND wearing whatever Halloween costumes they're wearing. Also, I hadn't seen any line reports for them. I'm guessing the line wouldn't be too long for them...nothing like Jack/Sally and Moana?

I posted an image of them awhile ago on the Character List: Post #6
remember when you see the word "location" click on it to see photos of the character and their location.

 

[Livelovedance]

Oh no, that’s so disappointing! Thank you for letting me know. It doesn’t sound like you get much interaction with him, so I was hoping for a couple of good photos. We are not really all that fussed about the meal, so $200+ is a lot to pay for a bad photo. I may have to reconsider. Perhaps I will have to say that I couldn’t get reservations.

I haven’t found the Beast photos in BOG to be terrible, even with PhotoPass. It is indoors and in a small space, but we’ve never been unhappy with our photos. I’ve seen the beast have some really nice interactions with some guests, but those can vary!

 

[TommyMac_DisneyEdition]

I’m no expert on crowd levels here, but it doesn’t seem that bad to me at all. Perhaps this thread had me expecting a nightmare. We haven’t waited more than 10 minutes for any ride yet (but have avoided the big boys thus far). Walked on Splash Mountain - and, wow, what an amazing view of the castle right when you are about to go over the falls! They were handing out candy as we walked out. We walked over to Main Street for the first parade and we have a curb seat (for six people) on Main Street at 8:40pm (for 9:15 show). That was a very pleasant surprise! We don’t do the M&Gs so can’t speak for those lines.

Oh, and we also hit Haunted Mansion at 7pm and caught Madam Carlotti (sp?) and the hitchhikers magic shot (a bit away from HM in Liberty Square) with no real issue at all.

Hoping this is some good news for those (like me!) who were freaking a bit from earlier stories of the crowds at the earlier parties. I have found very manageable - so far!

 

[Disneylover99]

I’m no expert on crowd levels here, but it doesn’t seem that bad to me at all. Perhaps this thread had me expecting a nightmare. We haven’t waited more than 10 minutes for any ride yet (but have avoided the big boys thus far). Walked on Splash Mountain - and, wow, what an amazing view of the castle right when you are about to go over the falls! They were handing out candy as we walked out. We walked over to Main Street for the first parade and we have a curb seat (for six people) on Main Street at 8:40pm (for 9:15 show). That was a very pleasant surprise! We don’t do the M&Gs so can’t speak for those lines.

Oh, and we also hit Haunted Mansion at 7pm and caught Madam Carlotti (sp?) and the hitchhikers magic shot (a bit away from HM in Liberty Square) with no real issue at all.

Hoping this is some good news for those (like me!) who were freaking a bit from earlier stories of the crowds at the earlier parties. I have found very manageable - so far!

Awesome! Glad you’re having a great time!

 

[JenK0108]

That was unclear. She was kind of vague, and I wanted to move on to other activities so didn’t take much time to clarify. But I’m happy to report back on what happens later tonight! She also told me I had “reserved” the first parade even though I was not in fact asked to specify which parade when I spoke to the CM by phone in June, but since I wanted the first parade anyway I didn’t question it...

So we got there at 8:45. There was some confusion re which check-in line was for plaza garden viewing and which was for terrace view. We didn’t get to choose a table until 8:50. We weren’t specifically invited to bring desserts prior to being escorted to parade viewing but I’m sure we could have if we had wanted to take the time, and at least one person here has a plate of treats.

I’m no expert on crowd levels here, but it doesn’t seem that bad to me at all. Perhaps this thread had me expecting a nightmare. We haven’t waited more than 10 minutes for any ride yet (but have avoided the big boys thus far). Walked on Splash Mountain - and, wow, what an amazing view of the castle right when you are about to go over the falls! They were handing out candy as we walked out. We walked over to Main Street for the first parade and we have a curb seat (for six people) on Main Street at 8:40pm (for 9:15 show). That was a very pleasant surprise! We don’t do the M&Gs so can’t speak for
those lines.

Oh, and we also hit Haunted Mansion at 7pm and caught Madam Carlotti (sp?) and the hitchhikers magic shot (a bit away from HM in Liberty Square) with no real issue at all.

Hoping this is some good news for those (like me!) who were freaking a bit from earlier stories of the crowds at the earlier parties. I have found very manageable - so far!

Despite what I posted earlier, I actually agree that overall crowds haven’t been bad. M&G lines have seemed pretty long, but ride lines have been manageable (rode Teacups walk-on at 7 and HM with 13 min posted and less than 10 actual wait at 8:15) and most ToT trails other than Ariel’s Grotto were pretty quick. So far we’ve ridden 7DMT with FP, met Pooh and friends, met Goofy, rode Teacups, shopped for party merch at Big Top, rode HM, and hit four ToT trails before reserving our dessert party table and getting to parade viewing spot. Not too bad!!

 

[CogsworthTN]

I’m no expert on crowd levels here, but it doesn’t seem that bad to me at all. Perhaps this thread had me expecting a nightmare. We haven’t waited more than 10 minutes for any ride yet (but have avoided the big boys thus far). Walked on Splash Mountain - and, wow, what an amazing view of the castle right when you are about to go over the falls! They were handing out candy as we walked out. We walked over to Main Street for the first parade and we have a curb seat (for six people) on Main Street at 8:40pm (for 9:15 show). That was a very pleasant surprise! We don’t do the M&Gs so can’t speak for those lines.

Oh, and we also hit Haunted Mansion at 7pm and caught Madam Carlotti (sp?) and the hitchhikers magic shot (a bit away from HM in Liberty Square) with no real issue at all.

Hoping this is some good news for those (like me!) who were freaking a bit from earlier stories of the crowds at the earlier parties. I have found very manageable - so far!

Thanks for the report. I’m still planning to go October 2. Just got my Disney Halloween shirt and Halloween Minnie ears. I cannot wait! Hocus Pocus time

 

[FoxC63]

@Livelovedance I found the Pumpkin Mickey Button Prop! This is what you were talking about right?



I've listed all the ones you mentioned on the Magic Shot Thread could you please go there and confirm locations? We would so appreciate it, Thank you!

MNSSHP Magic Shot Link: [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/magic-shots-current-listings.3619546/#post-57930856"]Post #10[/URL]

 

[Cluelyss]

Did you get many Magic Shots or photo props taken. You need not post them if you don't want to, you can PM me. I just want to confirm locations for the Magic Shot thread. Thank you so much!

Only two weeks late! LOL
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...alloween-party/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q4wo0830180022A

 

[momto3boysillbe]

BOG is a darker spot, but an automatic setting on a camera will take a decent picture. I am not an expert by any means and the one we took was fine.

Do they not do photopass there anymore?

 

[Clare Voince]

I'm at the party right now.. I found a bench in liberty square and am waiting for the 2nd parade. The wait times for rides are not bad at all, but there are so many people here it is insane. I think people just focus on the characters, parades and fireworks, and that keeps wait times low. But there are too many people here. This is my first party and will probably be my last. DAH last night, however, was awesome and will do that again in a heartbeat.

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you! Will be there on the 11th Oct so hope there are still some left!

It really stinks we cannot order this merchandise and have them shipped to our home or pick them up. Having a WDW resort, park tickets and party tickets paid in full, Disney should set up some kind of system. They're so advanced on knowing our business, taking our photos and finger prints blah, blah, blah and they can't figure how to to this? Please!