"Official" 2019 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Frightfully Festive Celebration

[aldeanarmyangel]

I am feeling a bit overwhelmed we are going on 8/20 will be our first time, fingers crossed for a great evening, with a side of going with the flow you are still in Disney! for crying out loud

 

[sheila14]

UGGHH - They just announced that this will be a particularly active hurricane season.
10-17 named storms....

Oh well party will still go on rain or shine!!! I have a feeling there will be one when I go down but not much I can do.

 

[LisaRay]

So can I book my regular 3 FP during the morning at a different park with my hopper ticket and then book 3 FP with my party ticket for early evening in MK?

 

[PolyRob]

So can I book my regular 3 FP during the morning at a different park with my hopper ticket and then book 3 FP with my party ticket for early evening in MK?

No, while the MNSSHP ticket is separate admission, it does not entitle you to three separate FP+ on the same day. Once you use your initial 3 FP+ in the morning, you can select 1 new FP+ attraction at a time like any other day in WDW.

 

[FoxC63]

I am feeling a bit overwhelmed we are going on 8/20 will be our first time, fingers crossed for a great evening, with a side of going with the flow you are still in Disney! for crying out loud

Hopefully you have some things planned. Post your itinerary and we'll take a look at it.

 

[Jorjabelle]

If we were to book the Plaza Garden View for the Dessert Party, we need to be at the Dessert Party from 8:45pm until 10:45pm?

Can we show up slightly late to the dessert party? 9:00 or 9:15pm?

After seeing the released projections for the new MNSSHP fireworks - I think I want to be somewhere we can adequately view the castle.

I’d like to not be squished to see the projections - just trying to figuring out how much time the Dessert Party would carve out of time to do other things.

And you can not see the 9:15 parade when doing the Dessert Party?

 

[GinnyBear's_mom]

If we were to book the Plaza Garden View for the Dessert Party, we need to be at the Dessert Party from 8:45pm until 10:45pm?

Can we show up slightly late to the dessert party? 9:00 or 9:15pm?

After seeing the released projections for the new MNSSHP fireworks - I think I want to be somewhere we can adequately view the castle.

I’d like to not be squished to see the projections - just trying to figuring out how much time the Dessert Party would carve out of time to do other things.

And you can not see the 9:15 parade when doing the Dessert Party?

You don't have to show up at the start of the dessert party, they will let you in at 9:15. You unfortunately cannot get a good view of the parade from the dessert party.

 

[Jorjabelle]

Thanks!

We’re booked at Fort Wilderness - I originally booked for our October trip last year because of the special Headless Horseman experience at the Fort - which, sadly, got cancelled this year. Hopefully, it’ll be back when the DVC resort construction is done.

So I definitely want to see the parade for the Headless Horseman and the gravediggers dance.

So later parade will be on the schedule then. Good to know.

 

[ddpatrick13]

Fellow partiers, an annoying question:

Is it possible to do BOTH the firework dessert party with plaza garden viewing AND the Cruella snacks and drinks with parade viewing???? The Cruella event is down at Tony's and says the seating is for the 2nd parade. I would imagine the fireworks would be before the second parade.

Any thoughts on this??? I currently have the firework dessert party but want the good viewing spots for the darn parade.


Thanks in advance for helping a friend out!

I was wondering the same thing this morning. We already have Cruella’s booked so I tried to book the dessert party with plaza viewing but it wouldn’t let me, it said I needed to cancel the cruella first. My next question would be which do you would need a saved spot for the most? I want to see the new castle show but really love the parade. Wanted to add we are going to the first party

 

[Mrspeaks]

I’m sorry if this has been asked somewhere else in the thread. Do any of the dessert parties include both parade and fireworks viewing?

 

[Disney Addicted]

When do you think would be the least crowded/best time to stand in line for 7DMT if we are unable to snag a FP? Entering the park at 4 PM.

 

[ksromack]

I was wondering the same thing this morning. We already have Cruella’s booked so I tried to book the dessert party with plaza viewing but it wouldn’t let me, it said I needed to cancel the cruella first. My next question would be which do you would need a saved spot for the most? I want to see the new castle show but really love the parade. Wanted to add we are going to the first party

You have to call to book the plaza viewing dessert party if you already have Cuella's booked. The cm on the phone can override the error.

I’m sorry if this has been asked somewhere else in the thread. Do any of the dessert parties include both parade and fireworks viewing?

Unfortunately, no. Wouldnt that be great, though?

 

[Selket]

Ok, after reading the recent posts I got spooked and booked the plaza gardens dessert party for August 16th (the terrace party is sold out), I still don’t know if I want to give up the time to do this. With the 5 day cancellation policy, when is the latest I can cancel? Tomorrow the 10th, or Sunday the 11th? Or is it the 12th, since that’s 5th day prior, inclusive of the 12th and 16th?

I'm in the same boat - trying to decide whether to keep it or cancel. Anyone know what day we'd have to cancel the Aug. 16th party with the 5 day cancel period?

 

[Mrspeaks]

I’m leaning towards doing the Plaza viewing party. With the show time starting at 10:15, how late can you walk over to the reserved area or do you have to be escorted? Could you check in at 8:45, have some desserts, leave to do some rides or trick or treat and then make your way back to the viewing spot?

 

[kyomagi]

When do you think would be the least crowded/best time to stand in line for 7DMT if we are unable to snag a FP? Entering the park at 4 PM.

First parade if you dont mind finding an OK spot for the fireworks. Second if you dont mind waiting 20-30min

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I’m leaning towards doing the Plaza viewing party. With the show time starting at 10:15, how late can you walk over to the reserved area or do you have to be escorted? Could you check in at 8:45, have some desserts, leave to do some rides or trick or treat and then make your way back to the viewing spot?

You have a decent amount of flexibility in what to do over that 1.5 hours. Yes, you can check-in, eat, leave, then head to the viewing spot. You just need your dessert party wristband to enter the plaza garden area, you don't need a CM escort.

I will start by saying there really aren't any bad viewing spots in the garden, just subtle differences. Typically, the garden will start to 'fill in' as you head towards show time. I am a bit more anal about my spot than what I should be - I prefer back left on the rail - so I try to balance getting there too early vs not wanting to be there late when it is more full and just having to 'fill in' spots. But where to peg that timing is really tough to be specific as it can vary on any night.

I'm 'probably' going to check-in 9:30'ish, have a quick look at the desserts, bathroom break, then head to the garden.

Last year, I 'watched' the first parade from the garden, so I checked in more like 9, had a quick bite, then went to the garden. It is not a good view at all, but you are close enough to see some things and hear the audio, so it's OK for a quick parade fix (we then watch the second parade for real later on). This was an OK plan for us, but did mean a lot of time in the garden, so not exactly ideal for how we do things.

 

[Mrspeaks]

You have a decent amount of flexibility in what to do over that 1.5 hours. Yes, you can check-in, eat, leave, then head to the viewing spot. You just need your dessert party wristband to enter the plaza garden area, you don't need a CM escort.

I will start by saying there really aren't any bad viewing spots in the garden, just subtle differences. Typically, the garden will start to 'fill in' as you head towards show time. I am a bit more anal about my spot than what I should be - I prefer back left on the rail - so I try to balance getting there too early vs not wanting to be there late when it is more full and just having to 'fill in' spots. But where to peg that timing is really tough to be specific as it can vary on any night.

I'm 'probably' going to check-in 9:30'ish, have a quick look at the desserts, bathroom break, then head to the garden.

Last year, I 'watched' the first parade from the garden, so I checked in more like 9, had a quick bite, then went to the garden. It is not a good view at all, but you are close enough to see some things and hear the audio, so it's OK for a quick parade fix (we then watch the second parade for real later on). This was an OK plan for us, but did mean a lot of time in the garden, so not exactly ideal for how we do things.

Thanks for your response. I think I’ll view it as holding me a good spot then. We could check in at party open, snack and then head out for some more fun. Does the entrance remain open to get into the viewing area? I know for HEA the closer it gets the crowd moves in, would that make it hard for us get there?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Thanks for your response. I think I’ll view it as holding me a good spot then. We could check in at party open, snack and then head out for some more fun. Does the entrance remain open to get into the viewing area? I know for HEA the closer it gets the crowd moves in, would that make it hard for us get there?

While I'll caveat that who knows what will happen with this new show, but for HEA I give DIsney credit in keeping plenty of open paths around the Hub to get around when needed. The paths around the garden are generally kept clear for flowing traffic. That doesn't mean it's not hard to move around, it just means its possible.

Inevitably one of my kiddos has to use the facilities 5 minutes before show time and I've often had to make the run from the garden to the restroom over to the left of the Plaza/by the bypass. It's sort of like playing frogger to get around, but it's possible. Ha!

 

[FoxC63]

If we were to book the Plaza Garden View for the Dessert Party, we need to be at the Dessert Party from 8:45pm until 10:45pm?

Can we show up slightly late to the dessert party? 9:00 or 9:15pm?

After seeing the released projections for the new MNSSHP fireworks - I think I want to be somewhere we can adequately view the castle.

I’d like to not be squished to see the projections - just trying to figuring out how much time the Dessert Party would carve out of time to do other things.

And you can not see the 9:15 parade when doing the Dessert Party?

from 8:45pm until 10:35pm includes the fireworks.

• Dessert Party Time: 8:45 PM - Check in time, but can go or leave ANYTIME
• Fireworks Show Time: 10:15 PM - Approximately 20 minutes

LINK

 

[Kickstart]

You have a decent amount of flexibility in what to do over that 1.5 hours. Yes, you can check-in, eat, leave, then head to the viewing spot. You just need your dessert party wristband to enter the plaza garden area, you don't need a CM escort.

I will start by saying there really aren't any bad viewing spots in the garden, just subtle differences. Typically, the garden will start to 'fill in' as you head towards show time. I am a bit more anal about my spot than what I should be - I prefer back left on the rail - so I try to balance getting there too early vs not wanting to be there late when it is more full and just having to 'fill in' spots. But where to peg that timing is really tough to be specific as it can vary on any night.

I'm 'probably' going to check-in 9:30'ish, have a quick look at the desserts, bathroom break, then head to the garden.

Last year, I 'watched' the first parade from the garden, so I checked in more like 9, had a quick bite, then went to the garden. It is not a good view at all, but you are close enough to see some things and hear the audio, so it's OK for a quick parade fix (we then watch the second parade for real later on). This was an OK plan for us, but did mean a lot of time in the garden, so not exactly ideal for how we do things.

Thanks for the insight!

Regarding the desserts at the viewing party.... do you know if they're the same as what's offered in the park during the MNSSHP? I thought I read that somewhere.
I'm trying to decide if I should tell our group to skip the deserts in the park since we'll be able to get the same ones at the viewing party... assuming that's the case.