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

[Christinecinti]

Ok- can't figure out how to delete my post, cause I posted about MVMCP on Halloween thread! ... all it would let me do is alter wording so ignore my "oops!"

 

[scrappinginontario]

So- we've never done a MVMCP, and I'm thinking about doing one this year. Is the atmosphere much different / better than a typical night in the part with all the decorations up? I know the snow on Main Street and overall atmosphere would be great, but trying to decide if it's worth the cost. I've heard the Christmas parade is wonderful though?? Also, the only dates we would be able to think about are Fri Nov 16th, or maybe Thur Nov 15th (but probably not- depends on flights). Anyone ever experience the parties that week prior to T-giving week, and how were the crowds at those times? Thanks!!

You probably want to post this on the Christmas party thread rather than the Halloween Party thread.

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

Would there be any point in taking a 2 and a 5 year old to MNSSHP (both girls)? They like Moana, but I’m not sure whether everything else will be too grown up for them, and meeting Moana is not worth $400, in my opinion.

I’m going to the party another day anyway and their mother doesn’t care, so it’s really a question of whether the girls would enjoy it. They will be at WDW for 5 days in total. Thanks!

 

[Christinecinti]

You probably want to post this on the Christmas party thread rather than the Halloween Party thread.

... Absolutely! LOL I noticed as soon as I posted it was wrong thread, so I was trying to delete- ended up "changing wording" but you had already replied! Thanks though! I'm looking for the C-mas party thread as we speak

 

[scrappinginontario]

Would there be any point in taking a 2 and a 5 year old to MNSSHP (both girls)? They like Moana, but I’m not sure whether everything else will be too grown up for them, and meeting Moana is not worth $400, in my opinion.

I’m going to the party another day anyway and their mother doesn’t care, so it’s really a question of whether the girls would enjoy it. They will be at WDW for 5 days in total. Thanks!

I took my DD when she was 4 and she enjoyed what she was awake for but she slept through a good portion of the night too. Personally if the girls are going to be at the MK other days and you really just want them to meet Moana, that's a pretty penny for a meet 'n greet.

When we went, we were visiting FL and not going to Disney any other day so I was okay with paying for the tickets and letting her enjoy what she could. Since then I've only done the parties when we aren't going to WDW other days. Now that she's 9 we'll be going this year as I know she can stay awake and enjoy the whole thing!

... Absolutely! LOL I noticed as soon as I posted it was wrong thread, so I was trying to delete- ended up "changing wording" but you had already replied! Thanks though! I'm looking for the C-mas party thread as we speak

Enjoy the Christmas party! I've been a few times and loved it!!!

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

I took my DD when she was 4 and she enjoyed what she was awake for but she slept through a good portion of the night too. Personally if the girls are going to be at the MK other days and you really just want them to meet Moana, that's a pretty penny for a meet 'n greet.

When we went, we were visiting FL and not going to Disney any other day so I was okay with paying for the tickets and letting her enjoy what she could. Since then I've only done the parties when we aren't going to WDW other days. Now that she's 9 we'll be going this year as I know she can stay awake and enjoy the whole thing!

My other nieces are both 9 too, and I’m going to take both of them - it sounds like it will be a wonderful experience at that age, and I think both my nieces and your daughter will hugely enjoy it.

That’s a good point about them sleeping through it. They are coming from Mountain time zone but even so, I imagine that Disney will be over-stimulating enough to tire them out well before the party finishes. And, as you say, it’s a lot of money just to meet Moana!

 

[dachsie]

So does this thread and the MVMCP thread get stickied closer to the starting times? Sure would be easier to keep up with.

 

[Haley R]

People keep mentioning southwest but they must just not have good flights in our area. We would have to drive all the way to Chicago just to get a non stop flight.

 

[scrappinginontario]

So does this thread and the MVMCP thread get stickied closer to the starting times? Sure would be easier to keep up with.

Go up and click ‘watch’ at the top of this thread. If you choose to receive emails you will be notified the first time there is a post since you last read the thread. I find it really helpful to keep up with threads I want.

 

[LandonDunes]

Would there be any point in taking a 2 and a 5 year old to MNSSHP (both girls)? They like Moana, but I’m not sure whether everything else will be too grown up for them, and meeting Moana is not worth $400, in my opinion.

I’m going to the party another day anyway and their mother doesn’t care, so it’s really a question of whether the girls would enjoy it. They will be at WDW for 5 days in total. Thanks!

Took our daughters at that age mostly for my 5 yr old, but we had a blast. I don’t remember it being as expensive then as it is now. That was 7 yrs ago.

 

[dachsie]

Go up and click ‘watch’ at the top of this thread. If you choose to receive emails you will be notified the first time there is a post since you last read the thread. I find it really helpful to keep up with threads I want.

I've done that. Since they did it for Food & Wine, I was hoping they would do it for these threads too

 

[RJstanis]

Would there be any point in taking a 2 and a 5 year old to MNSSHP (both girls)? They like Moana, but I’m not sure whether everything else will be too grown up for them, and meeting Moana is not worth $400, in my opinion.

I’m going to the party another day anyway and their mother doesn’t care, so it’s really a question of whether the girls would enjoy it. They will be at WDW for 5 days in total. Thanks!

Ultimately you know your children better than anyone else. We've been to 4 parties so far between Xmas and Halloween. First time we went boys were 2 and 4. Obviously it left more of a lasting impression on 4yr old but the 2yr old loved it too. It was our first party ever so we didn't plan our day as good as we could have for a late night so we were done by 1030, but still thought it was awesome.

This year they'll obviously be older (8 and almost 6) but we're doing a Universal trip instead with the choice of Disney Halloween Party or a HS/AK day (has their fav ride in EE, fav activity in JTA, and the new TS Land) and they chose Halloween Party without even thinking about it. They love it that much!

 

[PrincessMamma4]

Don't quote me on this, but last year the Microsoft Ignite conference booked both parks at Universal for their after party. Sept. 27th is the day of this years party. There is no official statement yet but it would seem odd they would return to Universal two years in a row, and since I'm attending the conference I have my fingers crossed.

Thanks for the info. Can u keep me posted if it gets confirmed....annnddd how lucky are you to have that special invite???Awesome!!!!

 

[Amy11401]

Keep checking the SW flights. I was able to save $74 yesterday when our late Aug flight suddenly dropped. I check every time SW sends out an email and yesterday it worked! It will mean driving through the night to get to the airport but kinda adds a whole additional day to our trip as we'll now arrive at 8:35 in the morning.

How do you get the emails from Southwest about price drops?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

How do you get the emails from Southwest about price drops?

Not the person you asked, but I just take two minutes and check my flights each morning. I'm usually able to find a cheaper flight one or two times but doing this and getting a credit.

 

[Haley R]

Not the person you asked, but I just take two minutes and check my flights each morning. I'm usually able to find a cheaper flight one or two times but doing this and getting a credit.

I really wish we could fly southwest so we could switch flights easily but I don’t want to drive 3+ hours to get to Chicago.

 

[scrappinginontario]

How do you get the emails from Southwest about price drops?

Just looked at my most recent email and it’s called Southwest Airlines Click n Save.

 

[crostorfer]

Can anyone please advise what night of the week is typically the quietest night for the MNSSHP, we will be in Orlando from Oct 16th 31st, but only plan on doing the MK for MNSSHP event so would obviously like to pick the quietest nigh possible

Am I also correct in saying that you can enter MK around 4pm in the afternoon

Thanks

Keep in mind, there is no such thing as "quiet" anymore.

 

[ilovevacation]

Would there be any point in taking a 2 and a 5 year old to MNSSHP (both girls)? They like Moana, but I’m not sure whether everything else will be too grown up for them, and meeting Moana is not worth $400, in my opinion.

Just a reminder that the 2 year old does not need a ticket. We decided to attend this year for that reason.

 

[DIS_MIKE]

I just booked my tickets for Sept.

I guess Disney is doing it differently this year because they aren't listing the pricing calendar or letting you book online- you've gotta call them direct now. Does anyone know why this is?