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

[AndreaDM]

So I had been on the fence trying to squeeze in a quick trip, but with a possible move and some other things going on I didn't think it was going to work. BUT, I found great flights from the airport 5 minutes from my house so am flying out with my DD15 on 9/15 going to MNSSHP on 9/16 then flying home 9/17! 2 nights at ASSports and just going to the party makes for a relatively cheaper Disney fix. Can't wait!

 

[Cluelyss]

How does everyone think the new overlays will affect lines for those three rides (POTC, tea cups and SM). We are most interested in riding POTC with the changes, and probably the Mad Tea Party as well. How long is the line generally for pirates on a regular night and how do you guys think the changes will impact the wait times?

In my experience, Tea Cups are usually walk on, Pirates 10-15 minutes and Space Mountain 20-30. I expect wait times for all will increase, maybe not double, but I’d expect Pirates and SM to hit a half hour at times. As @FoxC63 mentioned, I plan to keep an eye on wait times leading up to my party to see what the impact is.

 

[TIME4DIZ]

FYI
I received THE email this morning from Disney Destinations advising that my last day’s Fast Passes were subject to cancellation.
I had booked three on 6/28 for the 8/28 party.
3:30
4:30
5:30
I didn’t make any changes to my reservation other than making final payment.
I called the # provided (WDW Internet helpdesk) and was told no FP allowed on Party tix.
I know from past experience that I could indeed book FP and that CM could lock in FP on Party tix to protect them from the purge. The CM I spoke with didn’t offer this and didn’t know how to do it when I asked.
I deleted the FP for the party night to protect the other days. I may call back to get another CM. Ultimately I consider any FP on a party night to be a bonus so I won’t push the issue.

 

[FoxC63]

FYI
I received THE email this morning from Disney Destinations advising that my last day’s Fast Passes were subject to cancellation.
I had booked three on 6/28 for the 8/28 party.
3:30
4:30
5:30
I didn’t make any changes to my reservation other than making final payment.
I called the # provided (WDW Internet helpdesk) and was told no FP allowed on Party tix.
I know from past experience that I could indeed book FP and that CM could lock in FP on Party tix to protect them from the purge. The CM I spoke with didn’t offer this and didn’t know how to do it when I asked.
I deleted the FP for the party night to protect the other days. I may call back to get another CM. Ultimately I consider any FP on a party night to be a bonus so I won’t push the issue.

What number did they give you? This is the number I recommend, Internet Help Desk (407) 939-4357 some have reported it took a lot of time to resolve but they did get it fixed. How many reservations did you book?

 

[TIME4DIZ]

What number did they give you? This is the number I recommend, Internet Help Desk (407) 939-4357 some have reported it took a lot of time to resolve but they did get it fixed. How many reservations did you book?

I used that number.
I had 1 reservation.

 

[Lewdannie]

Has anyone been able to make fastpass bookings 30 days out for tickets not associated with a hotel reservation?

 

[FoxC63]

I used that number.
I had 1 reservation.

One last question, were you planning on going to a park that day?

 

[TIME4DIZ]

One last question, were you planning on going to a park that day?

Nope.

 

[FoxC63]

Nope.

Well then, you my friend are a newbie to the whole FP disappearance act if ever I saw one! I am totally stumped!

Did you work with a TA or book your resort yourself?
Which resort did you book and when did you book it?
Dates of travel?
# and type of park tickets?
Did you book your park days first then go back to secure your party FP's?
I'm going to assume you are not an AP?
2 Adults & 2 Teens, total of four in your party?
Did you book FP's via app or online?
How many Disney accounts do you have?

If I'm missing any questions, please chime in. I'm not doubting your claim whatsoever, there's really no reason that I can think of why someone would claim this if it's not true, there's nothing to gain here. I cannot imagine how this happened and how many others it could possibly effect now and in the future. Why did the CM state he couldn't have FP's on a party ticket when we have confirmed reports that the IT Cast Member's were able to resolve this.

 

[TIME4DIZ]

Well then, you my friend are a newbie to the whole FP disappearance act if ever I saw one! I am totally stumped!

Did you work with a TA or book your resort yourself?
Which resort did you book and when did you book it?
Dates of travel?
# and type of park tickets?
Did you book your park days first then go back to secure your party FP's?
I'm going to assume you are not an AP?
2 Adults & 2 Teens, total of four in your party?
Did you book FP's via app or online?
How many Disney accounts do you have?

If I'm missing any questions, please chime in. I'm not doubting your claim whatsoever, there's really no reason that I can think of why someone would claim this if it's not true, there's nothing to gain here. I cannot imagine how this happened and how many others it could possibly effect now and in the future. Why did the CM state he couldn't have FP's on a party ticket when we have confirmed reports that the IT Cast Member's were able to resolve this.

If you want to DM me your questions I’d be happy to answer. I’m not entirely comfortable providing that much detail on the forum.

 

[FoxC63]

Thanks for that info. I’m still going to try and get an apt for our other MK day. Gonna keep this one for a back up. This is her first time doing BBB and this is the only thing she has asked for this trip! I would really like to do it at MK so we don’t have to go to DS.

Fairy Tale Photo Ops at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs

Disney PhotoPass photographers will make your little one feel like royalty as they capture unique photos both at the boutique and nearby at the Disney PhotoPass Studio in the Disney Springs Marketplace. Check out all of the photo ops below!

Disney Springs location also offers an exclusive Magic Shot featuring Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother.





I'll have to dig around but last I heard the Photopass changed locations at Magic Kingdom and I want to sya it's now located in Mickey's Philharmagic?

Disney Springs offers a wider selection of photos that can be used in conjunction with One Day Memory Maker or the regular Memory Maker. If you all have your costumes on this would be perfect. Though I understand you'd rather have this done at MK. I'm just saying!

Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...nd-disney-photopass-studio-in-disney-springs/

 

[bhardy]

Fairy Tale Photo Ops at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs

Disney PhotoPass photographers will make your little one feel like royalty as they capture unique photos both at the boutique and nearby at the Disney PhotoPass Studio in the Disney Springs Marketplace. Check out all of the photo ops below!

Disney Springs location also offers an exclusive Magic Shot featuring Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother.

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I'll have to dig around but last I heard the Photopass changed locations at Magic Kingdom and I want to sya it's now located in Mickey's Philharmagic?

Disney Springs offers a wider selection of photos that can be used in conjunction with One Day Memory Maker or the regular Memory Maker. If you all have your costumes on this would be perfect. Though I understand you'd rather have this done at MK. I'm just saying!

Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...nd-disney-photopass-studio-in-disney-springs/

Just read the article and still unsure. Can anyone use the photo pass studio, even if you didn’t to the boutique?

 

[FoxC63]

Just read the article and still unsure. Can anyone use the photo pass studio, even if you didn’t to the boutique?

YES! It is part of your MM package including the One Day!

 

[camnhan]

How does everyone think the new overlays will affect lines for those three rides (POTC, tea cups and SM). We are most interested in riding POTC with the changes, and probably the Mad Tea Party as well. How long is the line generally for pirates on a regular night and how do you guys think the changes will impact the wait times?

So I have tried to go back a number of pages to understand what the 'new overlays' was referencing. Sorry I am sure it has been covered but I don't understand what you are asking and what this is in reference to.

 

[Haley R]

So I have tried to go back a number of pages to understand what the 'new overlays' was referencing. Sorry I am sure it has been covered but I don't understand what you are asking and what this is in reference to.

They are doing new versions of mad tea party, space mountain, and pirates for the Halloween party. I haven’t heard/read much but it sounds like mad tea party will have some black lights going on

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Black lights for mad tea party (if they're smart they'll have a face paint booth nearby)

Real people as pirates for a Potc experience. Am not sure how this will work. If they ride in the boat with you that's a lot of pirates they'll need. Or will they just be outside the ride, in the queue or running thru the ride?

Space will have some projections inside the attraction like Disneyland does.

 

[Dean1953]

After thinking about it for 3 months, and seeing the lines for character meet and greets and various other activities at the Halloween Party, I decided to buy tickets to a second night, October 28’ to go along with our original night of October 25. Having 2 nights helps if weather doesn’t cooperate on one of the nights. Besides, it’s just myself and my son and we will be staying at BLT, so we can stay as late as we want and have a 10 minute walk back. I purchased on the phone and was told by the CM that it was possible that the entry time to MK using the Halloween tickets was going from 4 to possibly 2. Hopefully, someone going in August can confirm this.

 

[gumbo1009]

Question About Timing (First Party, 8/17)

In past years, were the special Halloween treats (desserts and popcorn buckets) available starting at 7pm (or did they come out earlier in the day?? or later in the evening on that first night??)

Thanks! (Trying to figure out my "game plan" for the evening...)

 

[FoxC63]

So I have tried to go back a number of pages to understand what the 'new overlays' was referencing. Sorry I am sure it has been covered but I don't understand what you are asking and what this is in reference to.

If you ever need to catch up I've been keeping a list of all the incoming: [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cofficial%E2%80%9D-2018-mickey%E2%80%99s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-%E2%80%93-strategy-and-itinerary-thread.3672288/#post-58989875"]MNSSHP INFORMATION RELEASE DATE & LINKS[/URL]

 

[FoxC63]

After thinking about it for 3 months, and seeing the lines for character meet and greets and various other activities at the Halloween Party, I decided to buy tickets to a second night, October 28’ to go along with our original night of October 25. Having 2 nights helps if weather doesn’t cooperate on one of the nights. Besides, it’s just myself and my son and we will be staying at BLT, so we can stay as late as we want and have a 10 minute walk back. I purchased on the phone and was told by the CM that it was possible that the entry time to MK using the Halloween tickets was going from 4 to possibly 2. Hopefully, someone going in August can confirm this.

I don't know if your CM was but 2pm?! Better wear some serious sunscreen standing in line waiting.