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

[rteetz]

So is the popcorn bucket difficult to get popcorn out of? Haha.

It's so neat.

I’m not sure if they’re doing it with this one or not but usually they don’t put the popcorn on the bucket they give you the bucket and a regular thing of popcorn with it.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I meant that it seemed low already when the party didn't even start yet

Ah! That makes sense. Sorry, I interpreted your comment incorrectly.

 

[StacyStrong]

I’m not sure if they’re doing it with this one or not but usually they don’t put the popcorn on the bucket they give you the bucket and a regular thing of popcorn with it.

Yeah I don't even really like popcorn. I would just want it l because it's super cool.

 

[SquashBanana]

At 6:45 there is still a lot of potential the the tail end of day guests are still in line waiting to ride. It's not unusual for the line to be 45 mins long at the end of the day with a 6pm closing. At 11:11pm it's showing a 25 min wait. Still one of MK's top rides.

When I saw it was 35 minutes at the beginning of the party I was thinking it may be a good idea to ride it closer to the beginning of the party than later. I didn't think it would drop much more than that even during the 1st parade when the wait times would theoretically be lower than average.

 

[chiisai]

Oh okay that makes sense. I didn’t know they would escort us back after the parade. I have to figure out how to go check in and meet characters at the same time lol

when they escort you to the terrace, they take you into the bypass, which is nice because Main Street is heckin’ crowded after the parade.

 

[chiisai]

So is the popcorn bucket difficult to get popcorn out of? Haha.

It's so neat.

We had our popcorn inside the bucket. It is not difficult to get out- the back opens out so you can snag your popped kernels. They also offered to give you the popcorn separately, as @rteetz noted.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

It is not preassigned here. They take you in, pick a table for you, and then put a reserved sign on it so you can leave if you want.

That's great news! Thank you!

I gave up our dessert party reservation, but still curious to see how it works out timing wise. We watched the parade around Town Square last year and I have a pic of the last float going by at 9:53pm. That means you pretty much need to head straight to the Tomorrowland Terrace pretty quickly. Hope it all works out for everyone.

Thank you so much for the clarification of parade ending time in Town Square. This should be fine for us! If we get to the terrace around 10 pm, 15 minutes is plenty of time to get desserts and then eat during the fireworks!

So, as we were leaving, I noticed that part of the inner courtyard was “double reserved” for something. But the entire outer ring was reserved for us parade/fireworks folks.

Ok, I posted on this or the strategies thread, can’t remember, that I was concerned there wouldn’t be enough food when we arrive after the 1st parade. Hahahaha. It’s beautiful. So much food out. So good. Ooey gooey toffee cake, others have posted stuff.

Specifically about getting to the terrace after the 1st parade- a cast member escorts you. As the tables are not preassigned, it is good to be up front with the cast member so you are one of the early families coming.

I swear, if there wasn't a computer screen in my way, I would reach out and hug you (and chiisai and, heck, you too GADisneyDad14!). I was SO on the fence with this dessert party and was waiting to hear how the parade viewing would work and now I'm SO excited! I think this will be perfect for my DS10 - great parade spot and a seat during the fireworks. Thank you SO much for taking the time to report back DURING the party! It was incredibly generous of you to take the time to do this.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

when they escort you to the terrace, they take you into the bypass, which is nice because Main Street is heckin’ crowded after the parade.

No, stop it! You just made it even better!

 

[disneyguy07]

Blog Mickey and WDWNT have already posted a number of videos from tonight...

Pirates of the Caribbean (Gunpowder Pete Overlay) [Blog Mickey]
Mad Tea Party Colorful Enhancements [Blog Mickey]
Happy Hallowishes Fireworks [WDWNT]

I haven't seen any footage of Space Mountain, presumably because its in the dark so it wouldn't make for a great video. And no Boo To You videos (yet), but I expect that might get posted later tonight.

 

[chiisai]

That's great news! Thank you!



Thank you so much for the clarification of parade ending time in Town Square. This should be fine for us! If we get to the terrace around 10 pm, 15 minutes is plenty of time to get desserts and then eat during the fireworks!



I swear, if there wasn't a computer screen in my way, I would reach out and hug you (and chiisai and, heck, you too GADisneyDad14!). I was SO on the fence with this dessert party and was waiting to hear how the parade viewing would work and now I'm SO excited! I think this will be perfect for my DS10 - great parade spot and a seat during the fireworks. Thank you SO much for taking the time to report back DURING the party! It was incredibly generous of you to take the time to do this.

while we didn’t go to the terrace and get a table before the parade, folks next to us at the parade did and they said they ate and then came to the parade. I would suggest if you plan to leave after getting a table you also leave something there as well like, we’ll, I don’t know, maybe plates of dessert. Just so someone doesn’t swap out your reserved sign with another table.

I’d suggest seeing if anyone else was there who can comment who got a table before the parade and then the whole party left for the parade and came back, just to get their full thoughts.

 

[chiisai]

Good night folks; on the monorail. Was a completely awesome night. Kids loved it, I loved it. AWESOME.

 

[Haley R]

while we didn’t go to the terrace and get a table before the parade, folks next to us at the parade did and they said they ate and then came to the parade. I would suggest if you plan to leave after getting a table you also leave something there as well like, we’ll, I don’t know, maybe plates of dessert. Just so someone doesn’t swap out your reserved sign with another table.

I’d suggest seeing if anyone else was there who can comment who got a table before the parade and then the whole party left for the parade and came back, just to get their full thoughts.

Did you still get a good table even after the parade?

 

[Best Aunt]

I thought the Pirates thing was... unimpressive. Three actors, only one of whom did anything fun. I got wet, my candy bag got wet, my tote bag got wet, and the seat was wet.
I wouldn’t put it at the top of my To Do list.

 

[Best Aunt]

Fireworks:

1) They are not over the castle. They are over the water. Find the Shootin Arcade, get a spot across from it next to the water.

2) They had a photopass photographer there who would take your picture with the fireworks behind you - look for them near the big pumpkin. I was impressed with the concept, although I have not checked my photos yet.

3) Some of them sizzle in a way I had not heard before. Warn anyone in your group who might react badly to being startled by the unexpected noise.

4) The finale feels like the fireworks are surrounding you. If someone in your group is scared of fireworks, get them in a restaurant before it starts.

 

[trainingupmy4princes]

Hey! That was 1 Party, Halloween Night, I used one of his generic MNSSHP touring plans & made changes. You can make changes to his touring plans in CL. We met the other characters the night before & watched parade & fireworks too. We met all characters b/t 2 parties except those from Aladdin. All Magic Shots too.

We purchased a customized plan for MVMCP.

Wow you got a lot done in 2 parties. Thanks.

 

[chiisai]

Did you still get a good table even after the parade?

Ok, back at the resort now. Yes, it was very nice. We were against the railing. The castle was mostly blocked by a huge tree so we only saw the highest projections , but we could see all the fireworks and it was lovely.

This goes back to it being not preassigned. Everyone else who was there before the parade was led to their tables first. So, if you went like me, and did not go to the terrace until after the parade, you get what’s left and it would probably be a good idea to stay close to the cast member leading you to the terrace after the parade so you are one of the earlier families being seated after the parade.

That said, there were definitely still empty tables against the railing when we got seated, so even if you are not close to the first people there you could certainty still get a good table, it just seemed like it increases your chances if you are up front. The tables against the railing that I saw had four chairs (I was pressed for time so didn’t look around a whole lot- was stuffing my face with cheeseburger spring rolls and strawberries) and the larger tables were in the second row.

 

[Haley R]

Ok, back at the resort now. Yes, it was very nice. We were against the railing. The castle was mostly blocked by a huge tree so we only saw the highest projections , but we could see all the fireworks and it was lovely.

This goes back to it being not preassigned. Everyone else who was there before the parade was led to their tables first. So, if you went like me, and did not go to the terrace until after the parade, you get what’s left and it would probably be a good idea to stay close to the cast member leading you to the terrace after the parade so you are one of the earlier families being seated after the parade.

That said, there were definitely still empty tables against the railing when we got seated, so even if you are not close to the first people there you could certainty still get a good table, it just seemed like it increases your chances if you are up front. The tables against the railing that I saw had four chairs (I was pressed for time so didn’t look around a whole lot- was stuffing my face with cheeseburger spring rolls and strawberries) and the larger tables were in the second row.

Thanks for all the info! Sounds like you had a good time. It’ll just be Dh and I so we will probably get a small table. I’m wanting to get there before the parade for some food but I’m not sure what we could leave behind to put on our table. Maybe a water bottle or something?

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

So confused - It seems that going to the dessert party - checking in - watching parade - going back - takes up the entire party time.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Quick recap.
Showed up to reserved parade spot about 5 minutes before headless horseman came. A TON of space for us, we sat facing the Mickey greet, but stood to watch as they came around the turn from Main Street.
When we were sat we got a table just on the edge of the roof so nothing blocked our view for the fireworks.
Don’t regret that purchase!!

The meet with grave diggers was fantastic. We took a few group shots then they motioned for all of us to go but my DS6 then they posed with him holding the shovel.

Trick or treat later!

Stitch was cute but we left the line when he took a break.

Space was freaky in the dark. Nothing like having your head snapped in all directions and you can’t see why, it was fun tho!
We rode it after fireworks with a posted wait of 25 but was only 15.

Pirates we felt was a let down.

Off to bed!

 

[rteetz]

Looking at the videos of the ride "upgrades" it seems the Mad Tea Party is the best IMO.