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

[pangyal]

Is anyone doing a cruise after the Halloween party? We were going to do the Wine/Dine half marathon, but my knees are shot and it already sold out. We have never done a cruise before, but thought it would be fun to try the Halloween party for the first time and then go on a cruise.

Actually, this is what we are doing for the first time this year! I am taking just kiddo and me down for the party, for a short trip, and unbeknownst to him, we are getting on a Halloween cruise instead of coming home

I do have some logistical details to work out, like how to transport all of the candy we accumulate PLUS costumes that will be easy to haul from home to WDW to cruise to home...but it will be worth it! He wants to go as Zed and Addison from the new Zombies movie...I’m trying to convince him he would make a great Addison. LOL

 

[Haley R]

Actually, this is what we are doing for the first time this year! I am taking just kiddo and me down for the party, for a short trip, and unbeknownst to him, we are getting on a Halloween cruise instead of coming home

I do have some logistical details to work out, like how to transport all of the candy we accumulate PLUS costumes that will be easy to haul from home to WDW to cruise to home...but it will be worth it! He wants to go as Zed and Addison from the new Zombies movie...I’m trying to convince him he would make a great Addison. LOL

Are you just doing one party and then the cruise? We are trying to figure out costs and it’s kind of pricey.

 

[pangyal]

Are you just doing one party and then the cruise? We are trying to figure out costs and it’s kind of pricey.

Yeah, the price is ridiculous. I’m trying not to let the numerical reality really sink in . We are staying five nights including the MNSSHP and then a four night cruise. I’m just splurging for it this year since with the kidlet going into fourth grade, I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be able to pull him out of school in the fall like this!

 

[Haley R]

Yeah, the price is ridiculous. I’m trying not to let the numerical reality really sink in . We are staying five nights including the MNSSHP and then a four night cruise. I’m just splurging for it this year since with the kidlet going into fourth grade, I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be able to pull him out of school in the fall like this!

We are thinking about doing 3 or 4 nights at Disney in all star movies to save money and then are doing the 4 night cruise. Are you doing the oct 29 one?

 

[pangyal]

We are thinking about doing 3 or 4 nights at Disney in all star movies to save money and then are doing the 4 night cruise. Are you doing the oct 29 one?

We are actually doing the party on October 4 and the cruise starting October 8 since it coincides with our Thanksgiving and we gain a day back of school missed, and the prices are cheaper than later in October for the cruise.

Sorry for the thread drift, everyone! I think Disney knows we like to plan maniacally, so they made sure to release these tickets super early as a gift to us (ha ha ha, I know )

 

[Robn752]

How long after purchasing party tickets did they show up on MDE? When I put in confirmation number all the tickets I bought don't show up. There are four of us going three different nights. For the first night all four tickets are there. The 2nd and 3rd night only 3 tickets show up.

 

[FoxC63]

For anyone curious- I attempted to get a Disney giftcard at Home Depot and mine here in TN will not let you use a gc to purchase a gc

I was in Target the other day.

FYI - here's a link which discusses Disney Gift Cards, Target and Home Depot: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-gift-card-deals.2941964/page-1555

 

[Araminta18]

So now you can book Tony's Town Square and Be Our Guest for party nights, but none of the other restaurants....weird that they seem to be opening up the restaurants one at a time.

 

[PrincessMamma4]

Can you use a Disney Gift Card over the phone to pay for MNSSHP? If so, I'll have to hit Target this evening (5% off with my Red Card).

Yes...you can. Sam's club sells a $500 Disney gift card for around $480. I do it all the time.

 

[Haley R]

What does everyone think about a Greatest Showman costume theme for DH and I? I was thinking he could be ringmaster and I could be Zendaya's character or the bearded lady lol. Our other ideas are Pain & Panic from Hercules or Louise and Gene from Bob's Burgers.

 

[PrincessMamma4]

Coming from the U.K. and will be attending this event for the first time ever. Appreciate that what I’m asking can’t really be answered but...

We get to Florida on the 25th October, so not sure if we will want to go to the party on our first night after flying in. Is it generally thought that the cheaper the ticket the less busy it will be? Would a Sunday be quieter than the Friday?

Fridays are definitely busier as more locals attend on that night.

 

[Staceycs]

So now you can book Tony's Town Square and Be Our Guest for party nights, but none of the other restaurants....weird that they seem to be opening up the restaurants one at a time.

I’m still coming up with nothing - how are you able to book them?

 

[Daisybell911]

WOOOOOO!!! Looks like they finally dropped the rest of the dinner reservations during regular hours before the party.

I finally scored my 4pm on 9/9 at Skippers Canteen that I wanted. Whew!!

 

[Araminta18]

WOOOOOO!!! Looks like they finally dropped the rest of the dinner reservations during regular hours before the party.

I finally scored my 4pm on 9/9 at Skippers Canteen that I wanted. Whew!!

Finally!! I got my Skipper Canteen at 4:30 on 9/16

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

How long after purchasing party tickets did they show up on MDE? When I put in confirmation number all the tickets I bought don't show up. There are four of us going three different nights. For the first night all four tickets are there. The 2nd and 3rd night only 3 tickets show up.

They should all show up right away. But MDE is notoriously buggy. I wouldn't panic yet but keep your eye on it.

What does everyone think about a Greatest Showman costume theme for DH and I? I was thinking he could be ringmaster and I could be Zendaya's character or the bearded lady lol. Our other ideas are Pain & Panic from Hercules or Louise and Gene from Bob's Burgers.

I like the greatest showman idea, that's a good one. My only worry about the trapeze girl is that she wears mostly bathing suit type costumes, right?

I guess you could just do shorts or a skirt.

*Edit: now I've got that soundtrack in my head.

 

[Robn752]

I Finally got Liberty Tree 5:00 for 9/9. Its DD favorite MK restaurant. All I have left is getting Plaza for 9/11 party.

 

[glvsav37]

considering the friday of Columbus day weekend (oct 5th I think). i'm assuming it will be crowded, but how 'crowded' is 'crowded' for these events? Normally summer visitors so not a afraid of crowds, but want to make sure we can enjoy the unique things the party offers. It will be our 1st time.

 

[Cluelyss]

considering the friday of Columbus day weekend (oct 5th I think). i'm assuming it will be crowded, but how 'crowded' is 'crowded' for these events? Normally summer visitors so not a afraid of crowds, but want to make sure we can enjoy the unique things the party offers. It will be our 1st time.

Even a sold out party will not be as crowded as a busy day in MK. However, regardless of night, the party exclusive events are going to be crowded (parades, fireworks, special
characters). Having a good plan is far more important than the night you attend.

 

[Cluelyss]

You can book advanced FP for MNSSHP but that would be it for the day. In other words, you can only book 3 advanced FP for one park that day (either morning park or MNSSHP). After those 3 FP are used then you can pick up 4th, 5th, etc.

This. You are still limited initially to 3 FP per day, in one park, regardless of the number of ticket entitlements you hold. The only way around this is creating a separate profile to hold only your party ticket. There are several threads on this topic if you want to go that route but it’s always seemed to be more trouble than it’s worth IMO. YMMV

 

[garris3404]

WOOOOOO!!! Looks like they finally dropped the rest of the dinner reservations during regular hours before the party.

I finally scored my 4pm on 9/9 at Skippers Canteen that I wanted. Whew!!

Got my Skippers Canteen at 4:15