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

[Pdollar88]

How long of a wait am I looking at if I get in line for Dwarves at 5:30?

Also, looking forward to the reports from tonight! Have fun everyone!!

 

[Madame]

How long of a wait am I looking at if I get in line for Dwarves at 5:30?

Also, looking forward to the reports from tonight! Have fun everyone!!

I’d say between 90-120 mins or so.

 

[Best Aunt]

Is it possible to buy online in shopdisney web page and schedule delivery for the date of your check in?

I don't think you can schedule a specific delivery date if you buy from ShopDisney.com

But you could pay extra for next day or 2-day express delivery, which probably would tell you when the item would arrive.

People order from many different websites and have items shipped to their Disney hotel to arrive before they get there. Do you need to know the ins and outs of that? I can provide the info but won't bother if you don't need it.

https://help.shopdisney.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015826788-Shipping-Delivery

 

[loki_d]

For anyone looking to buy Halloween merchandise at other parks do not bother asking the CMs anything because none of them have a clue 95% of the time. HWS has cauldron popcorn buckets but I didn’t want to walk around with it and I wasn’t hungry for popcorn so I wasted so much time trying to find one at Epcot today (on my last day) even though Disney Parks blog claims they are there! They are definitely not and no one has any clue, I either got “they are only at MK” or “it’s only during the Halloween party”. So no bucket for me. Guess that teaches me to buy all of my stuff on the first day!

I also didn’t see any at AK but I wasn’t on the hunt for it like at Epcot. I didn’t see the stein either but I saw that someone had one so it’s definitely there somewhere. So if you want a bucket get it at Hollywood or MK.

Disney Parks Blog needs to get their ish together because there is no info on there where EXACTLY to find half of this stuff and it’s ridiculous that someone has to walk around the entire park like a moron trying to find that one thing.

 

[johnykbr]

I read the first page (great information!) so maybe this is a dumb question but do the special treats, like the desserts or the Muenster burger, only go on sale at 7? Thanks

 

[Haley R]

We attended the 8/31 party & it was the highlight of our trip! We slept in & swam a bit in the morning as we’re not aft/evening park goers in August - too hot & we get cranky - so I wanted to conserve energy.

Here’s a breakdown of our night if it helps anyone plan. We decided to focus on characters since it was the end of our trip & we’d ridden everything already. I think the key is to decide beforehand what’s important to you & organize a “plan of attack.”

1:45 Arrived (APs/DVC)

2:25 Lunch at BoG
*the crossover crowds are the worst. It’s the hottest part of the day & the park is *packed* with party attendees incoming & day guests so we looked for A/C & quiet things to do*

3:15-4:40 Speedway, Philharmagic & Dumbo play area, party band pickup at Philharmagic

4:45-6:30 7D m&g (my boys stayed in the Dumbo tent) & DD & I took turns checking on them every 15 minutes as I was solo with the kids

6:40-7:30 Pooh & friends m&g
* we hit treat lines as we moved between m&gs

7:40-8:10 Lotso m&g

8:15-8:35 Stitch m&g

8:40-9:40 parade

9:45-10:15 online ordered & ate at Ray’s

10:20-10:40 Minnie m&g

10:40-10:50 Donald & Daisy m&g

10:50-11:00 Goofy m&g / barnstormer

11:15-11:30 Mickey m&g

11:40 hopped a boat back to BRV

We would definitely do a party again! We were super happy it didn’t rain as we would have had a different experience, but not even Disney can control the weather.

20 minutes for stitch isn’t bad at all!

 

[DopeyzGoofy]

What time does the bypass open? Just wondering if it will open at 2pm for DVC folks or 4 pm for everyone.

 

[Best Aunt]

Disney Parks Blog needs to get their ish together because there is no info on there where EXACTLY to find half of this stuff and it’s ridiculous that someone has to walk around the entire park like a moron trying to find that one thing.

It seems to me that MNSSHP is one big "we are not going to provide you with any details." That makes it a challenge for people who will be there during the dates of the early parties. And super special thanks to the person running this thread for putting together info and giving us a place to post it as we find it.

The map tells you that there are a certain number of Trick or Treat spots per "land," but not exactly where in each land they are. You have to wander around until you find them (or, like me, find them at the first party and report back). Some are marked with giant orange inflatible things, but others are only marked by a cast member holding up a small paddle at the entrance.

The map tells you where character lines are, but not which character will be at which line. I tried asking at guest services during the first party and they could not tell me who would be where. I even told them that my back was killing me and I needed to be super selective about which lines I would get in; no dice.

You learn about some of the merch, but not exactly where it will be sold (such as popcorn buckets).

You only learn anecdotally that the headless horseman does not ride on wet pavement.

You only learn about the Bypass if you read this thread.

You learn about the special treats, but not when they will go on sale (see below).

I read the first page (great information!) so maybe this is a dumb question but do the special treats, like the desserts or the Muenster burger, only go on sale at 7? Thanks

Depends on the treat. You could get the poison apple cupcake at the Main Street Bakery during the day. I didn't pay attention to anything else.

 

[billyjobobb]

Is it time that Disney offers fastpasses for the party?

especially for the characters?

 

[amalone1013]

Got here about 10 til 4 and they were letting people in. Earlier than we had planned so were using out Space FP and DH is happy

 

[loki_d]

It seems to me that MNSSHP is one big "we are not going to provide you with any details." That makes it a challenge for people who will be there during the dates of the early parties. And super special thanks to the person running this thread for putting together info and giving us a place to post it as we find it.

The map tells you that there are a certain number of Trick or Treat spots per "land," but not exactly where in each land they are. You have to wander around until you find them (or, like me, find them at the first party and report back). Some are marked with giant orange inflatible things, but others are only marked by a cast member holding up a small paddle at the entrance.

The map tells you where character lines are, but not which character will be at which line. I tried asking at guest services during the first party and they could not tell me who would be where. I even told them that my back was killing me and I needed to be super selective about which lines I would get in; no dice.

You learn about some of the merch, but not exactly where it will be sold (such as popcorn buckets).

You only learn anecdotally that the headless horseman does not ride on wet pavement.

You only learn about the Bypass if you read this thread.

You learn about the special treats, but not when they will go on sale (see below).



Depends on the treat. You could get the poison apple cupcake at the Main Street Bakery during the day. I didn't pay attention to anything else.

And thank god for people on this forum that are able to provide us with so much info! I was dying during the party too (knee injury flared up BADLY) so we missed so many characters due to not knowing where they were located/wait times and I was just too tired to deal with that. The misinformation just really makes me not want to return for these events.

 

[Haley R]

What time does the bypass open? Just wondering if it will open at 2pm for DVC folks or 4 pm for everyone.

I believe it’s open from 4-6

 

[Dentam]

Got my party band next to Philharmagic at 4! Stopped at Storytime Treats and got the Peter Pan float. Delicious! Continued on toward Under the Sea but stopped when I saw Gaston interacting with guests just sitting outside the tavern, sat down at a table with some just talking - no line of people to meet him. At Big Top souvenirs now just got some party merchandise no line. Very uncrowded so far!

 

[ohdanalee]

I did not go to the party today but I was at Magic Kingdom so I have some merch updates:

1. They put out the party merch at the Emporium around 2pm.
2. Had to show my party ticket to get in to look at the merch and then again to purchase it. (FYI my ticket is for next week and they were fine with a future dated ticket)
3. The regular party merch was by the seasonal items, Passholder merch at the register by the hats / ears, and pins and magic bands at the front register.
4. They had a TON of the party limited edition magic bands and pins left.
5. The Hocus Pocus costume tees are out all day now at big top and the Emporium. They also run very small for anyone interested in these. The rest of the Hocus pocus party merch is only during party times.

Hope this helps!

 

[Artygal90]

Forgive me if this question has already been asked (searched in this thread and didn't find a definite answer). We'll be at MK on a party day and would like to ride Jungle Cruise w/FP and then immediately go eat dinner at Skipper Canteen. We won't be using our MNSSHP tickets that day. What's the latest ADR time we could get at Skipper Canteen without needing a party ticket? And would they rush us through dinner every minute we stay past 6 pm? I'm seeing reservations available as late at 6:20 and no disclaimer on the website, but doubt that we could get in without a wristband.

Edit: just re-read the first page of this thread and saw we can make reservations up until 6 (? or just before 6 - so maybe at 5:55?) So I guess then my question is if they will just kick us out the second our plates are clean?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Forgive me if this question has already been asked (searched in this thread and didn't find a definite answer). We'll be at MK on a party day and would like to ride Jungle Cruise w/FP and then immediately go eat dinner at Skipper Canteen. We won't be using our MNSSHP tickets that day. What's the latest ADR time we could get at Skipper Canteen without needing a party ticket? And would they rush us through dinner every minute we stay past 6 pm? I'm seeing reservations available as late at 6:20 and no disclaimer on the website, but doubt that we could get in without a wristband.

Edit: just re-read the first page of this thread and saw we can make reservations up until 6 (? or just before 6 - so maybe at 5:55?) So I guess then my question is if they will just kick us out the second our plates are clean?

No, I don’t believe they will kick you out but you will be escorted to the front of the park when you leave the restaurant.

 

[GirlDreamer]

Forgive me if this question has already been asked (searched in this thread and didn't find a definite answer). We'll be at MK on a party day and would like to ride Jungle Cruise w/FP and then immediately go eat dinner at Skipper Canteen. We won't be using our MNSSHP tickets that day. What's the latest ADR time we could get at Skipper Canteen without needing a party ticket? And would they rush us through dinner every minute we stay past 6 pm? I'm seeing reservations available as late at 6:20 and no disclaimer on the website, but doubt that we could get in without a wristband.

Edit: just re-read the first page of this thread and saw we can make reservations up until 6 (? or just before 6 - so maybe at 5:55?) So I guess then my question is if they will just kick us out the second our plates are clean?

I would assume you can book as late as it’ll let you. Reservations for party guests only are made through a separate link.

 

[FoxC63]

One more hour and we’ll be on the bus to MK for our first ever MNSSHP! Weather forecast shows only a small chance of rain from 5:00 on. I didn’t buy tickets until late yesterday when the forecast started looking better.

Hope you have a great time! And some info on Character wait times, if possible!

 

[FoxC63]

Got here about 10 til 4 and they were letting people in. Earlier than we had planned so were using out Space FP and DH is happy

YES! I was wondering when they would let party guests in earlier. Good news for sure. Thanks for letting us know

 

[Dentam]

I read the first page (great information!) so maybe this is a dumb question but do the special treats, like the desserts or the Muenster burger, only go on sale at 7? Thanks

The Maleficent dessert was at Storybook Treats when I was there a bit after 4. A few ppl in front of me got it.