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

[siskaren]

I'm a bit confused about August dates for the party. On the front page of this thread it states the MNSSHP is Aug 17, 24, 28, and 31. On the DIS site @ http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours/august18.cfm
its says there is a party on Aug 25th The park hours are not party related though...........can some one ease my mind. Aug 25 is a MK day for our vacation and we plan the entire day at the MK.......plus Happily Ever After. The MNSSHP would mess that up...................

Doug

They never have parties on Saturdays, except when Halloween itself falls on a Saturday.

 

[dkrauss]

I'm feeling much better about my plan for Aug 25th..........thanks folks

Doug

 

[SquashBanana]

Do you guys do a park day and then do MNSSHP or do you do a resort day and then go to the party? Also, I have a 5:10 reservation at Whispering Canyon, that would be good right before the party, right?

We're driving down the night before (about a 3.5 hr trip), sleeping in the next morning, hanging out by the pool, eating a big lunch, letting the kids rest from 1:00-2:30ish and heading to MK at 2:30ish hoping to be at the front gate by 3:45. I know my kids need a completely chill morning/afternoon so they're not tantrum throwing zombie's by the end of the night.

 

[Haley R]

We're doing the 10/23 party and the 10/25 party. The 10/23 is our arrival day so we will hang out at the resort before going to the MK at around 3:15. For 10/25 we are doing brunch at 1900 PF and hanging around that area before going to MK at 3:15ish again.

 

[RJstanis]

Do you guys do a park day and then do MNSSHP or do you do a resort day and then go to the party? Also, I have a 5:10 reservation at Whispering Canyon, that would be good right before the party, right?

We never do a park day on the same day of MNSSHP, but have younger kids of 5 and 7. We do a brunch or character breakfast, go back to resort and maybe swim and take a nap and then get MNSHHP by 4p and like any other park day, we do QS dinner (we've done majority of in park TS restaurants at this point).

Like someone else mentioned, if you're not wanting to see a high demand character first thing, you can do a WC ADR then. You will probably miss about 30min of real party time though too. If possible I'd get ADR around 5p to give yourself time to be seated, eat, and get to the park. Even at 5p it will prob be close. I'd recommend QS in the 4-7 window before party starts.

 

[camnhan]

Hi! I’d love a Villians dinner.

Does any one know the dates of CM discount parties? We’ve been the last two years and accidentally went to the last CM discount party in 2016 and it was sold out (I think the only night other than 10/30 and 10/31). We avoided that last year and would love to avoid it again.

Thanks!

I tried to search to see if anyone replied to this as i have the same question. We will be either attending Sept 14 or 16 and by looking at the CM dates from last year I fear both those nights will be CM nights

 

[Araminta18]

I tried to search to see if anyone replied to this as i have the same question. We will be either attending Sept 14 or 16 and by looking at the CM dates from last year I fear both those nights will be CM nights

I hope not! We’re going Sept 16...

 

[wisteria1019]

Just purchased my ticket for Sunday, October 14th. Using that as a no park day in the middle of my ten day vacation. Can't wait!

 

[eeyorepixie]

I see you are taking about a rumor of refurbishment for BTMR do we have rumor dates for refurbishment?

 

[Haley R]

I see you are taking about a rumor of refurbishment for BTMR do we have rumor dates for refurbishment?

There really hasn’t been anything that has said it will be refurbished. So far it has all been speculation.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Random but hopefully relevant - I see so many posts about taking the afternoon of a MNSSHP day to nap with kids... how do you get your kids to nap at WDW? Our son is literally bouncing off the walls until he passes out from exhaustion around 11:00 pm. I feel like a mid-day nap would never fly haha. I need tips!

 

[Haley R]

Random but hopefully relevant - I see so many posts about taking the afternoon of a MNSSHP day to nap with kids... how do you get your kids to nap at WDW? Our son is literally bouncing off the walls until he passes out from exhaustion around 11:00 pm. I feel like a mid-day nap would never fly haha. I need tips!

We took our 9 yo niece and did the after hours event. We went swimming and then took some time in our room. She wasn’t able to fall asleep but she at least had the chance to lay down and get out of the sun for a bit.

 

[SquashBanana]

We took our 9 yo niece and did the after hours event. We went swimming and then took some time in our room. She wasn’t able to fall asleep but she at least had the chance to lay down and get out of the sun for a bit.

This is basically what we do. We'll have mandatory rest time for an hour or so before we head to the park. Even if they don't fall asleep, it gives their bodies a chance to recharge and gives them a boost to make it through the rest of the night.

 

[chiisai]

Random but hopefully relevant - I see so many posts about taking the afternoon of a MNSSHP day to nap with kids... how do you get your kids to nap at WDW? Our son is literally bouncing off the walls until he passes out from exhaustion around 11:00 pm. I feel like a mid-day nap would never fly haha. I need tips!

We will either relax in the pool, or watch some shows on tv. I always like when they want to watch a show because I get to nap...

 

[areno79]

I check everyday for the dessert party too. Hoping they add parade view back in this year, not holding my breath.

Yes, this. DH will only agree to the dessert party if they bring back the parade viewing...otherwise the fireworks viewing spot and desserts aren't worth it for him.

 

[Haley R]

This is basically what we do. We'll have mandatory rest time for an hour or so before we head to the park. Even if they don't fall asleep, it gives their bodies a chance to recharge and gives them a boost to make it through the rest of the night.

I honestly planned the rest time mostly for myself because I've never taken a kid with us before, but she definitely benefited from the quiet time. Even with that hour or so of resting she still couldn't make it to the 12 am close for DAH which surprised me.

 

[sheila14]

Since I go by myself, I hit the park in the morning, go on rides, leave around noon. Head to resort for lunch, get ready and leave around 3 pm. Head to MK for opening of party!!!

 

[Rich M]

I honestly planned the rest time mostly for myself because I've never taken a kid with us before, but she definitely benefited from the quiet time. Even with that hour or so of resting she still couldn't make it to the 12 am close for DAH which surprised me.

Weather I go with kids or not I usually always plan a little time for resting in the middle of the day when it is really warm out. I like to change my socks and rest my feet maybe sneak a nap in also. We always park hop so we are there at rope drop trying to do as much as we can before the temperature rises and crowds rise. We always get FP+ for evening time so that we have a clear cut plan. A rest is always best for us.

 

[Haley R]

Weather I go with kids or not I usually always plan a little time for resting in the middle of the day when it is really warm out. I like to change my socks and rest my feet maybe sneak a nap in also. We always park hop so we are there at rope drop trying to do as much as we can before the temperature rises and crowds rise. We always get FP+ for evening time so that we have a clear cut plan. A rest is always best for us.

It's usually just DH and I and we normally always go at the end of February so we normally don't take any breaks during the day. We typically are there from rd to close.

 

[Miss Frankie J]

Advice question!

So we decided to do a Halloween party leaning towards the sept 11th party and had a few questions

Should I buy my ticket now? Or wait a while? I know sept is hurricane season and was worried about purchasing a ticket if the party was cancelled but at the same time I want to make dining reservations for 6pm at skipper canteen that night.

I can only make a 6pm reservation if I have a valid ticket? Or can I still make one without the ticket?

And those who have experience with Halloween parties in early September what is it like?

Thanks so much in advance!