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

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I have a couple of questions. I have tried reading but can’t seem to find exactly what in want to know. First, we will be going on October 31st; are they allowing FPS for party ticket only guests? I have read somewhere that certain rides will have special effects. If so, and you get an early fp before the party time, will the attraction still have special effects? Thanks!

Special effect rides:

Mad tea party black lights

Space mountain some projections

Potc some sort of real life pirate interaction.

None of those should start before the party does.

 

[disneyjr77]

What is the latest we can get our tickets online and get the advance purchase discount? We don't want to get them yet, because we don't want to get rained out...when we did the party in 2015 it was pouring 95% of the night and no fun. I'd rather not waste the money this year.

Uggghhhhh, i'm dying, i really want to buy our tickets but i'm just so afraid it's going to rain.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Uggghhhhh, i'm dying, i really want to buy our tickets but i'm just so afraid it's going to rain.

What date were you wanting to go?
If its in August or the first half of September you can pretty much count on rain.
Is rain really going to make or break whether you go to the party?
I went Sept 2nd 2016, Sept 1st 2017, and I'll be going August 31st 2018. In 2016 and 2017 it rained quite a bit during MNSSHP and I am prepared for it again this year. All I do is toss a poncho on and make the best of it.

 

[disneyjr77]

What date were you wanting to go?
If its in August or the first half of September you can pretty much count on rain.
Is rain really going to make or break whether you go to the party?
I went Sept 2nd 2016, Sept 1st 2017, and I'll be going August 31st 2018. In 2016 and 2017 it rained quite a bit during MNSSHP and I am prepared for it again this year. All I do is toss a poncho on and make the best of it.

We're looking at the August 28 party. We went at the end of September 2015 and it rained the whole night, was miserable, and the shows were cancelled, so if it looks like it's going to rain the night of the party we're not going to go. Afternoon showers are fine, i just worry about it raining during the party.

Normally rain doesn't bother us, we deal with it and keep going but for the party i don't want to do that.

 

[Luv2trav]

Has anyone done the dessert party during the party? is it worth it? We are thinking about it. We have never done a dessert party before and I hate trying to get spots before the fireworks.

 

[PolyRob]

Has anyone done the dessert party during the party? is it worth it? We are thinking about it. We have never done a dessert party before and I hate trying to get spots before the fireworks.

I think it depends on what you are trying to get out of it. I personally only did the terrace party last year to alleviate the stress of standing/waiting for a spot to view the show for my mom with mobility issues. After all the trick or treating and waiting in line for characters, it was a wonderful way to decompress. She now loves/embraces the rentable scooters so I will not be paying additional $ during a paid ticketed event where I get candy.

I will say it was enjoyable and the treats were yummy, but I do not personally see value in doing it again this year. However last year it was worth it to me based on the situation.

 

[Wes1stTrip2016]

BTMRR was always open during past MNSSHPs and one of the most popular rides. Why would that change? Maybe a misprint? That's happened many times before.

I've added an extra park day just to ride BTMRR! We will also be getting to the party at 4pm and riding it as many times as possible before they close it off.

 

[FoxC63]

I'm officially going!

Great news!

 

[KT0191]

New MNSSHP exclusive Scorcers of the Magic Kingdom card announced!
https://www.facebook.com/143728699029618/posts/1813429918726146/

 

[Wes1stTrip2016]

Uggghhhhh, i'm dying, i really want to buy our tickets but i'm just so afraid it's going to rain.

Same here!!

 

[Burlingtondw]

When we were in disney in 2016 BTMRR was closed for refurb during the party months

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

New MNSSHP exclusive Scorcers of the Magic Kingdom card announced!
https://www.facebook.com/143728699029618/posts/1813429918726146/

Orange Bird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*number of exclamation marks directly proportional to my level of excitement

 

[FoxC63]

New MNSSHP exclusive Scorcers of the Magic Kingdom card announced!
https://www.facebook.com/143728699029618/posts/1813429918726146/

Here's what it looks like, thanks for the heads up!

 

[MommatoLandE]

Sold Out Dates: 9/24 (9/24), 9/26 (9/26), 10/15 (10/15), 10/31 (10/8)

9/24 was reported by @smitch425 Post #8187.
9/26 was reported by @avic77 Post #8250
10/15 was reported by @iugen94 Post #8703 and @monique5 on Post #8704
10/31 was reported by @GraceMonica Post #8542

I didn't realize 9/26 (the 2017 equivalent to 9/25) was sold out last year! I got excited when I saw that Touring Plans ranked it as the 4th best party to attend this year. If the post from last year was accurate, then Touring Plans seems to have a disconnect. Was there a weather issue that may have caused more people to go on 9/24 and 9/26? Maybe people rescheduling it after the hurricane?

 

[FoxC63]

I didn't realize 9/26 (the 2017 equivalent to 9/25) was sold out last year! I got excited when I saw that Touring Plans ranked it as the 4th best party to attend this year. If the post from last year was accurate, then Touring Plans seems to have a disconnect. Was there a weather issue that may have caused more people to go on 9/24 and 9/26? Maybe people rescheduling it after the hurricane?

Not to bash Touring Plans, but they did get a few things wrong last year with their predictions and they explain it on their site.

Link: https://blog.touringplans.com/2018/05/30/least-crowded-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-of-2018/

 

[Pdollar88]

We're looking at the August 28 party. We went at the end of September 2015 and it rained the whole night, was miserable, and the shows were cancelled, so if it looks like it's going to rain the night of the party we're not going to go. Afternoon showers are fine, i just worry about it raining during the party.

Normally rain doesn't bother us, we deal with it and keep going but for the party i don't want to do that.

Oh no, I foolishly hadn’t even thought about rain. I’m going on Sept. 9. I’m not worried about walking around in the rain, but my whole purpose in going this year is to see the Hocus Pocus show. Fingers crossed that it isn’t cancelled!

I’d also prefer to see the fireworks and amazing parade, but I have seen those before. It would be disappointing but not the end of the world if I miss those.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Uggghhhhh, i'm dying, i really want to buy our tickets but i'm just so afraid it's going to rain.

We went the last day in August they had it last year and it rained alot. We still had fun but we're not so happy with the rain.

 

[mesaboy2]

PM me if interested in working out a trade for the MNSSHP SOTMK Orange Bird card, I have several cards from past years and no plans to attend this year’s party. TIA.

ETA: I’ve gotten quite a few offers and am all set. Thanks to all who responded!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Oh no, I foolishly hadn’t even thought about rain. I’m going on Sept. 9. I’m not worried about walking around in the rain, but my whole purpose in going this year is to see the Hocus Pocus show. Fingers crossed that it isn’t cancelled!

I’d also prefer to see the fireworks and amazing parade, but I have seen those before. It would be disappointing but not the end of the world if I miss those.

If it does rain and the shows are cancelled there has been reports that guest services will give you a ticket to another party (though I wouldn't count on that as a guarantee, but it doesn't hurt to ask).

If there is even a hint of rain on your party night, I'd be sure to see the first Hocus Pocus show.

 

[Best Aunt]

I went to Disneyland in September two years ago -- spent the day in the parks and stayed for the Halloween party. It poured during the day. The rain stopped for the party. I thought it never rained in Southern California.