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

[inspectorgadget]

Hoping that someone that participated in one of the parties can help here.... My DD would like to try the Candy Corn Ice Cream and/or the Candy Corn Milk Shake as she loves the candy corn flavor. She (and I) have read a few blogs where they stated that the ice cream (and shake) are just food colored vanilla ice cream with no candy corn flavor, yet Disney's website states candy corn flavored.

I'm asking if anyone has tried either and is it just glorified orange colored vanilla or is there a distinct candy corn flavor. She doesn't want it if the flavoring isn't there.
Thanks!!!

It is definitely glorified orange colored vanilla ice cream. We were disappointed. Both the ice cream cone and cup had actual pieces of candy corn underneath the ice cream, but that's the only candy corn thing about it.

 

[FoxC63]

Hi everyone! I've been reading the boards for awhile but this is my first time posting.

We knew that the kids wouldn't last until midnight so we started to hit the ToT trails. Several lines inside split off and they would put strollers and wheelchairs in one line. This allowed us to go through several lines many times before others could get through once.

We ended up leaving with two school backpacks full of candy.

All in all the crowds were not bad and we never really bumped into anyone. It also rained for about 15 minutes but that didn't change the atmosphere. We had a lot of fun and my kids were okay with us leaving right after the fireworks.

Hey there! First post to the DIS! Glad to hear you made out like bandits with the goodies! Just a quick question:
can you elaborate where this took place, which Trick or Treat location(s):

"Several lines inside split off and they would put strollers and wheelchairs in one line. This allowed us to go through several lines many times before others could get through once."

Thank you so much!

 

[FoxC63]

You are missing the point. It isn’t about the person who bought two tickets.

It is about Disney knowing that if it allows the parties to be so crowded that an attendee can’t possibly do most of the entertainment and attractions...people will buy tickets to two parties.

It’s a criticism of this business model, which is disappointing to many long-time fans.

Oh, I see your point. I didn't get it at first ether but this ^ totally makes sense.

 

[FoxC63]

Does anybody remember when the dates were announced for MNSSHP 2018? I know the day that tickets went on sale (03/19/18) but I didn't make a note of whether we knew the party dates before that.

Yes, I'm already thinking about next year, and I blame each and every one of you for getting me hooked on the MNSSHP. This year was my first time, and I want to go back if the first party next year ends up being on Friday Aug. 16.

I would going to Disney after a convention in another state, as I did this year, so the planning gets complicated. I'm DVC, so that makes planning even more complicated because of the banking/borrowing/cancellation rules.

March 19, 2018

 

[jessishante]

Hey there! First post to the DIS! Glad to hear you made out like bandits with the goodies! Just a quick question:
can you elaborate where this took place, which Trick or Treat location(s):

"Several lines inside split off and they would put strollers and wheelchairs in one line. This allowed us to go through several lines many times before others could get through once."

Thank you so much!

The one that I remember specifically was the line at PhilharMagic. Strollers and wheelchairs went down a ramp and everyone else went down the stairs into a second line.

That location also had another station set up to give out candy right before you made it to the exit. Because of the separate line for strollers, we were in and out in 2 minutes.

The ToT line across from Buzz was also relatively short throughout the entire night. There would be no more than 5 or 6 people in front of us each time so we were in and out of that line in less than a minute. We visited that line about 5 times.

We also got a pretty good laugh going through the line at the Tom Sawyer dock. We thought the CM was joking when she told us to come and get some applesauce but they really did give us 2 pouches of GoGo Squeeze applesauce.

Also, when we entered the park at 4:30, we were routed away from Main Street because of the Move It Street Party. The new route had us run into a candy stop where they gave all of us a bag of candy. Inside each bag was about 4 or 5 mini chocolates like Snickers and a full size bag of caramel M&Ms.

 

[Best Aunt]

March 19, 2018

Thanks

 

[FoxC63]

Well that stinks, especially since right from their own page:
"Do you remember last year’s Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket?" They even call it a premium bucket lol.... Not a big deal though

If you really want the refill in the Oogie Boogie bucket, try it. To me the verbiage states PREMIUM and BASE. I'm only letting you know of our experience and we attend in the last week in October. I think the Guest Service rep at Hollywood Studios was given the wrong info based on the article Disney Parks Blog released.

Also if you do run into an issue the DPB article can be easily accessed at the bottom on Post #5: Popcorn Buckets & Party Favors

As seen here:


The DIS is at your finger tips!

 

[FoxC63]

Also, when we entered the park at 4:30, we were routed away from Main Street because of the Move It Street Party. The new route had us run into a candy stop where they gave all of us a bag of candy. Inside each bag was about 4 or 5 mini chocolates like Snickers and a full size bag of caramel M&Ms.

Thank you! Also this route is called the Bypass, as seen in: [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-58989837"]Post #3[/URL]

 

[OhhBother]

You are missing the point. It isn’t about the person who bought two tickets.

It is about Disney knowing that if it allows the parties to be so crowded that an attendee can’t possibly do most of the entertainment and attractions...people will buy tickets to two parties.

It’s a criticism of this business model, which is disappointing to many long-time fans.

I guess I see this differently. I don't think it's reasonable to have an expectation that I can take advantage of every single offering of a park-wide special event in, at most, eight hours. By that line of thinking, should I also expect to take advantage of every single offering in Epcot with a one-day admission ticket?

The thing I love about Disney is that there is a wealth of activities, rides, shows, etc. It's not designed to be a unilateral experience where every person participates in every experience. It's designed to be a "buffet" where we each pick and choose the things that we want to invest our time in. Just my two cents. I understand others have a different view.

 

[grumpy28]

You said Oogie Boogie buckets were by LTT - did you see them at the Dumbo one at 7:30?

I'm not sure if they had them. We were focused on getting the cauldron as we got Oogie boogie last year.

 

[jessishante]

Thank you! Also this route is called the Bypass, as seen in: Post #3

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Thank you! I knew I had seen the name of the route somewhere!

 

[grumpy28]

This sounds like a perfect night for sure! Have a few questions hopefully you can answer:

• How did you pay for the Muenster Smash Burger?
• What photos did you have taken & where were the locations?
• Did you go inside the firehouse or was someone outside with the SotMK card?

Thank you so much for your time!

Paid for Burger with a magic band.

Got a hitchhiking ghost photo and a ghost holding a lantern with your head inside near haunted Mansion. Got a family group shot across from pirates. No magic shots. And got one other one I can't recall.

We went inside the firehouse for the card. There was no one standing outside.

 

[Pdollar88]

You are missing the point. It isn’t about the person who bought two tickets.

It is about Disney knowing that if it allows the parties to be so crowded that an attendee can’t possibly do most of the entertainment and attractions...people will buy tickets to two parties.

It’s a criticism of this business model, which is disappointing to many long-time fans.

That’s fair, and I definitely see that point.

I just don’t think that was clear in the original and very brief post, which was a direct response to someone buying two party tickets.

 

[FoxC63]

Paid for Burger with a magic band.

Got a hitchhiking ghost photo and a ghost holding a lantern with your head inside near haunted Mansion. Got a family group shot across from pirates. No magic shots. And got one other one I can't recall.

We went inside the firehouse for the card. There was no one standing outside.

I'm sorry, I meant how much. I do not have the price listed on the Itinerary Thread. Thanks a bunch!

 

[FoxC63]

Thursday night called and had our Labor Day party switched to last night,
Headed to get our orangebird card from the firehouse at 11:20. No line.

We went inside the firehouse for the card. There was no one standing outside.

Thank you, I thought the Main Street Firehouse closed earlier. And this party was held on Friday, August 31.

 

[beaprn]

It really stinks we cannot order this merchandise and have them shipped to our home or pick them up. Having a WDW resort, park tickets and party tickets paid in full, Disney should set up some kind of system. They're so advanced on knowing our business, taking our photos and finger prints blah, blah, blah and they can't figure how to to this? Please!

Probably because people will deplete the the supplies and sell them on EBay, leaving nothing for the later dates! I believe I read somewhere on here that each party has an ellotment and when it runs out that’s it.

 

[Haley R]

I guess I see this differently. I don't think it's reasonable to have an expectation that I can take advantage of every single offering of a park-wide special event in, at most, eight hours. By that line of thinking, should I also expect to take advantage of every single offering in Epcot with a one-day admission ticket?

The thing I love about Disney is that there is a wealth of activities, rides, shows, etc. It's not designed to be a unilateral experience where every person participates in every experience. It's designed to be a "buffet" where we each pick and choose the things that we want to invest our time in. Just my two cents. I understand others have a different view.

This is very well said. I love that you described it like a buffet!

 

[Love Tink]

I guess I see this differently. I don't think it's reasonable to have an expectation that I can take advantage of every single offering of a park-wide special event in, at most, eight hours. By that line of thinking, should I also expect to take advantage of every single offering in Epcot with a one-day admission ticket?

The thing I love about Disney is that there is a wealth of activities, rides, shows, etc. It's not designed to be a unilateral experience where every person participates in every experience. It's designed to be a "buffet" where we each pick and choose the things that we want to invest our time in. Just my two cents. I understand others have a different view.

Where did you get "every single offering"? It doesn't do any good to exaggerate what people are saying.

The original post said, "We decided we wanted to meet a lot more characters, so a second party is a good idea." That is hardly a reflection of some unrealistic desire to see all three entertainment options, ride every ride, collect 50 pounds of candy, and get a foot rub from Jack Sparrow. It's a reflection of the reality that character lines are generally very long (too long, in my opinion) at this special event.

 

[Love Tink]

This is very well said. I love that you described it like a buffet!

Using the buffet analogy - would you be okay with a buffet where you pretty much just wanted the pasta - didn't care about the carving station or the bread - but you only got to try two of the five kinds of pastas because there were so many people crowding the counter? Or would you allow yourself to feel disappointed?

 

[Shandeeh]

And THIS is why the Parties are overcrowded now.

Yes because someone who lives on the opposite side of the country and is going to WDW for the first time going to two parties is the exact reason the parties are too crowded. Not Because Disney is selling more tickets or anything at all like that...