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

[sailored]

Hello! We are scheduled to attend MNSSHP on 10/27 and are super excited, this will be our second time attending. We have a free night on 10/30 and are considering attending again. It's just my husband and I, would anyone recommend going twice?

Edit: I just went back and read some posts. No need to answer.

 

[sjs314]

You are missing the point. It isn’t about the person who bought two tickets.

It is about Disney knowing that if it allows the parties to be so crowded that an attendee can’t possibly do most of the entertainment and attractions...people will buy tickets to two parties.

It’s a criticism of this business model, which is disappointing to many long-time fans.

I totally agree, in fact I stated this in an earlier post myself
It is a win win for Disney the more tickets they sell for each party causing overly crowded attractions just guarantees a certain percentage of guests will attend 2 or more parties to accomplish their party goals

 

[StacyStrong]

Using the buffet analogy - would you be okay with a buffet where you pretty much just wanted the pasta - didn't care about the carving station or the bread - but you only got to try two of the five kinds of pastas because there were so many people crowding the counter? Or would you allow yourself to feel disappointed?

I'd allow myself to feel disappointed and decide if I wanted to go to the buffet again, sure. But I also wouldn't limit myself only to pasta orblame the buffet because I didn't want to try the carving station.

Nor would I suggest that other people who want to try more than just the pasta will leave hungry.

I also wouldn't spend money on a buffet if I only wanted pasta though! I'd go to an Italian restaurant.

I know this isn't your point and I'm truly sorry you had a bad time! I think yours and other posts are definitely worthwhile to other people. It's definitely sobered some of my expectations for my MVMCP trip, but I do still think/hope I can have a good time even if the crowds are higher than I originally expected. It's a shame they've started selling so many more tickets that people are beginning to regret the purchase.

 

[Love Tink]

I'd allow myself to feel disappointed and decide if I wanted to go to the buffet again, sure. But I also wouldn't limit myself only to pasta orblame the buffet because I didn't want to try the carving station.

Nor would I suggest that other people who want to try more than just the pasta will leave hungry.

It keeps coming back to this. I don't see any posts where people are suggesting that other people NOT attend MNSSHP. Really, not one.

What I HAVE seen are posts where people describe their disappointing experiences - presumably both because they want to vent and because they think it might help others know what to expect.

Are we supposed to lie?

 

[FoxC63]

Probably because people will deplete the the supplies and sell them on EBay, leaving nothing for the later dates! I believe I read somewhere on here that each party has an ellotment and when it runs out that’s it.

You missed the point completely and that's fine. Last year we were told the same thing "allotment" Disney Parks Blog then updated their original merchandise article:

*UPDATE 10/16/17: The Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket is now sold out at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The Mickey Pumpkin Premium Popcorn Bucket has also sold out at Disneyland Resort.

Re: Pumpkin Mickey Popcorn Bucket.
*UPDATE 9/29/17: Due to the overwhelming popularity of these creepy culinary collectibles, there will be limited quantities available throughout the month of October.

When we arrived last week in October the only popcorn bucket available was Pumpkin Mickey at 7pm.

Original DPB Article: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...lt-disney-world-resort-and-disneyland-resort/

FYI - The Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket was sold out prior to their date. It's all posted on the 2017 Main Halloween thread.

 

[StacyStrong]

It keeps coming back to this. I don't see any posts where people are suggesting that other people NOT attend MNSSHP. Really, not one.

What I HAVE seen are posts where people describe their disappointing experiences - presumably both because they want to vent and because they think it might help others either temper expectations or decide not to attend.

Are we supposed to lie?

Of course you're not.

I think it's just the way the posts come across when people read them. Not that that is YOUR fault - it's just the nature of the internet. People get defensive.

People want to have a good time and when one person says they DID have a good time, someone else comments saying that it must have been an exception. The person who had a good time then feels like their experience was invalidated.

The same exact thing goes in the other direction too, I realize. It's hard to read tone on a message board.

To me, personally (and probably because I'm still hopeful and shelled out a bunch of money for MVMCP), it just seems like whenever someone reports a good time, someone replies to it making it sound like that wasn't real or that they didn't do the party "right" because they had different goals.

That's not necessarily fair of me either. I appreciate hearing everyone's experience so I can make own decisions based on a variety of feedback.

 

[Haley R]

Using the buffet analogy - would you be okay with a buffet where you pretty much just wanted the pasta - didn't care about the carving station or the bread - but you only got to try two of the five kinds of pastas because there were so many people crowding the counter? Or would you allow yourself to feel disappointed?

I’m sorry but I’m not going to argue anymore on a thread that is about the Halloween parties. I just don’t see the point. I see both sides to the argument and I’m kind of over seeing people being negative on every thread lately. I’m not trying to be rude, just trying to get the thread back on track.

 

[Rich M]

You are missing the point. It isn’t about the person who bought two tickets.

It is about Disney knowing that if it allows the parties to be so crowded that an attendee can’t possibly do most of the entertainment and attractions...people will buy tickets to two parties.

It’s a criticism of this business model, which is disappointing to many long-time fans.

I agree with what your saying about the business model but it was just the way you said made it look like it was directed towards them. I will say though that Disney will always continue to add more tickets to events and add more desserts parties and add more early morning hours and after hours events as long as we are all willing to dish out the money for them. If an event is no good they will axe it for something more profitable. Its all about business and there is nothing we can do about.

 

[SimplyTink]

I’m sorry but I’m not going to argue anymore on a thread that is about the Halloween parties. I just don’t see the point. I see both sides to the argument and I’m kind of over seeing people being negative on every thread lately. I’m not trying to be rude, just trying to get the thread back on track.

THIS
Happy Halloween @Haley R

 

[sherlockmiles]

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!

I still haven't found time to send my idea/note to Disney about merchandise. I promise I will, and I will post what I send so others can also send it they'd like. Sorry guys - not enough hours in the day or days in the week.

 

[RDarling]

[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]Here is all the stuff I got at the party. Most if it was purchased at the end of the party with little waiting. They let me buy the Alex and Ani at circus on a regular Park day, by showing proof I had attended on the 24th.

 

[abnihon]

[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]Here is all the stuff I got at the party. Most if it was purchased at the end of the party with little View attachment 347583 waiting. They let me buy the Alex and Ani at circus on a regular Park day, by showing proof I had attended on the 24th.

What time and where did you buy Oogie Boogie and how long did you wait?

 

[Haley R]

[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]Here is all the stuff I got at the party. Most if it was purchased at the end of the party with little View attachment 347583 waiting. They let me buy the Alex and Ani at circus on a regular Park day, by showing proof I had attended on the 24th.

Fun!! I’m so excited to buy merch in October!!

 

[Haley R]

THIS
Happy Halloween @Haley R

Happy Halloween!

 

[dachsie]

Yes because someone who lives on the opposite side of the country and is going to WDW for the first time going to two parties is the exact reason the parties are too crowded. Not Because Disney is selling more tickets or anything at all like that...

I'm going to a second party to get the M&Gs in as well. Don't sweat it.

 

[mgellman]

So the Hocus Pocus totes are a firm "AP only"? Bummer. I know they sometimes sell those things on eBay but I don't want to pay inflated prices.

 

[FoxC63]

So the Hocus Pocus totes are a firm "AP only"? Bummer. I know they sometimes sell those things on eBay but I don't want to pay inflated prices.

Yes. Hocus Pocus Tote Bag AP Exclusive $24.99

 

[OhhBother]

Where did you get "every single offering"? It doesn't do any good to exaggerate what people are saying.

The original post said, "We decided we wanted to meet a lot more characters, so a second party is a good idea." That is hardly a reflection of some unrealistic desire to see all three entertainment options, ride every ride, collect 50 pounds of candy, and get a foot rub from Jack Sparrow. It's a reflection of the reality that character lines are generally very long (too long, in my opinion) at this special event.

To answer your question about where did I get "every single offering," see your original statement - copied below and bolded for emphasis. "Most of the entertainment and attractions" - your words, not mine.

You are missing the point. It isn’t about the person who bought two tickets.

It is about Disney knowing that if it allows the parties to be so crowded that an attendee can’t possibly do most of the entertainment and attractions...people will buy tickets to two parties.I

It’s a criticism of this business model, which is disappointing to many long-time fans.

 

[jmoney4080]

can someone who has been tell me what characters are at Disney Junior Dance party?

 

[dachsie]

can someone who has been tell me what characters are at Disney Junior Dance party?

The pics I have seen had Doc mcStuffins and Timon