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

[yorkieteacher]

A lot of people, but moves quick! 5 minutes sounds about right.

Oh how I this response! Our young DGS's have this as a priority, and I do not! I want to experience the ride overlays and parade and fireworks, but CANDY is a priority with the kiddos!

 

[kyomagi]

I have the MVMCP magic band from last year and when you scan into the parks, it's Mickey's voice laughing, I think. Do we think the MNSSHP magic band will do something equally fun or is chocolate scented the real prize here?

i have that one, glows in the dark too

 

[v.t.]

How early did the first party sell out last year? We are planning on going but I wanted to check the weather first. I don’t mind rain but I am going for the parade and fireworks. So, if those are cancelled then it wouldn’t be worthwhile.

 

[BattyMcDoon]

Looks like we are going on October 11th, just bought our tickets. Complete surprise to me! Now I need to start planning my costume!!

 

[evlaina]

Just popping in to drop a theory!

I'm pretty sure that Dr. Facilier will be out for M&Gs for the party this year. I just found out that he was quietly out greeting guests in Epcot near the International Gateway last week (source). In the past, it's generally been around this time that characters who would be out greeting guests during the party popped up once or twice in Epcot. In 2016, I met Jack Sparrow at the Gateway about a month before the first Halloween Party, and when I started walking towards France, Cruella De Vil was out. A day later, the Step Sisters were out in the same spot Cruella was! All of them were out for M&Gs at the party that year.

While he also appears in the castle show, and it's always possible they were just getting a new friend acquainted with him, Epcot is a common spot for rare or new characters to stop and say "hi" to guests before they appear at M&Gs. Notably, Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable were out in Epcot for a few hours last summer before they popped up again at a Moonlight Magic event that year.

He is also going to be featured in the new Descendants movie coming out this weekend. I bet he could be there, too.

 

[ninafeliz]

I would really love to have a guaranteed spot for the fireworks, particularly because they are new, but don't want to give up time from the party for just eating desserts and just waiting. I had a crazy thought that I'll outline below, I am wondering 2 things - is it even possible, and if it is what do you think?

Could we watch the first parade from Frontierland or Liberty square, and then do the terrace dessert party and eat desserts while the fireworks are going on. Would we have time to get to the terrace dessert party and get our desserts before the fireworks?

I'm a little concerned that the view wouldn't be good enough to see projections, and since we would arrive so late (if it is even possible) we would obviously have the worst seats there are. It was just a thought, how would you manage to see both the parade and fireworks without losing so much party time to staking out spots? we don't have to have the best spots ever, but I am short and we have 2 kids so we do need to be able to see.

 

[jhoannam]

How early did the first party sell out last year? We are planning on going but I wanted to check the weather first. I don’t mind rain but I am going for the parade and fireworks. So, if those are cancelled then it wouldn’t be worthwhile.

Last year it sold out the day of.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I would really love to have a guaranteed spot for the fireworks, particularly because they are new, but don't want to give up time from the party for just eating desserts and just waiting. I had a crazy thought that I'll outline below, I am wondering 2 things - is it even possible, and if it is what do you think?

Could we watch the first parade from Frontierland or Liberty square, and then do the terrace dessert party and eat desserts while the fireworks are going on. Would we have time to get to the terrace dessert party and get our desserts before the fireworks?

I'm a little concerned that the view wouldn't be good enough to see projections, and since we would arrive so late (if it is even possible) we would obviously have the worst seats there are. It was just a thought, how would you manage to see both the parade and fireworks without losing so much party time to staking out spots? we don't have to have the best spots ever, but I am short and we have 2 kids so we do need to be able to see.

Would you want to do the Plaza Party, or are you set on the Tomorrowland Terrace Party?

 

[ninafeliz]

Would you want to do the Plaza Party, or are you set on the Tomorrowland Terrace Party?

I thought the terrace party, since we could eat and watch the fireworks at the same time, instead of having to take the time to eat and then go over, wait for the fireworks to start, and then watch. it was a time saving choice. I also didn't think we would have time to watch the first parade, go eat desserts, and go to the plaza garden for fireworks? As much as I want a reserved spot, I don't want to pay for a dessert party and actually eat NO desserts at all and just have time to run to the viewing area only!

 

[mkb3]

Booked our party!! Wife and I are going Kidless on this trip and have no desire to trick or treat or meet characters. Parade, Fireworks and rides are our priority. Outside of Seven Dwarfs and Peter Pan are rides typically under 15 minute wait times? We will be going to a Tuesday party.

 

[PrincessNelly]

Just wondering when the main street bypass opens to give out party bags and candy? Is it at 4pm or once the party starts?

 

[FoxC63]

I keep hearing about "really long" trick or treat lines. Can anyone tell me what this actually means in terms of wait time? Are we talking a lot of people, but it moves quick (5 mins) or like 20 minute waits at the stations at their peak?

A lot of people, but moves quick! 5 minutes sounds about right.

Hmmm, 5 minutes?! I agree they move just not that fast especially between 7-8:30pm which is peak time. I also think it depends how crowded your party is. You'll have plenty of time to guesstimate how many treat stations to go to when you're in the thick of it.

And yes, we're talking about a lot of adults and kids. @supercarrie and @yorkieteacher you might want to read this: blog.

 

[FoxC63]

Just wondering when the main street bypass opens to give out party bags and candy? Is it at 4pm or once the party starts?

4pm

 

[Cluelyss]

I thought the terrace party, since we could eat and watch the fireworks at the same time, instead of having to take the time to eat and then go over, wait for the fireworks to start, and then watch. it was a time saving choice. I also didn't think we would have time to watch the first parade, go eat desserts, and go to the plaza garden for fireworks? As much as I want a reserved spot, I don't want to pay for a dessert party and actually eat NO desserts at all and just have time to run to the viewing area only!

Parade starts at 8:15 and is approximately 20 minutes long. If you watch near Liberty Square it should be past you by 8:45. Head to TT behind the castle, arrive by 9:00. Gives you 30 minutes to enjoy desserts before heading to the garden to watch the show (garden will be better viewing and is less expensive!). I like to arrive 30 minutes or so before the show as I’m picky about my spot, but you could wait until longer and still have a good view, giving you more time to snack. Totally doable!

 

[Cluelyss]

Toy Story character questions..

I saw in the info post the Lotso meets in Tomorrow land. Where can I find him? I feel like remember seeing him at the Buzz meet but I can’t remember. I have a 4 1/2 yo obsessed with all things Toy Story right now so hoping to get at least one TS character in. We will be going at Buzz, Woody and Zurg at his request lol.

Also will any other TS like Buzz or Woody be found?

In the past, Lotso was the only TS character at MNSSHP and I don’t expect that will change to include any others this year (especially if the rumors are true that Lotso is leaving). The focus on TS M&Gs will likely remain in HS.

 

[MaleDisneyBeliever]

In the past, Lotso was the only TS character at MNSSHP and I don’t expect that will change to include any others this year (especially if the rumors are true that Lotso is leaving). The focus on TS M&Gs will likely remain in HS.

Agreed. Plus Lotso didn't feature in TS4, so no real need to push his character.

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

Tips for getting the magic shots done? I feel like theres always a long wait for certain ones. In the past we got the headless horseman and the poison apple/cauldron. Would love one by HM.
Also is HM usually a long wait? I havent done it during MNSSHP bc my youngest has always been too scared lol

 

[v.t.]

Last year it sold out the day of.

Thanks! I may not wait that long but at least a few more days.

 

[ninafeliz]

Parade starts at 8:15 and is approximately 20 minutes long. If you watch near Liberty Square it should be past you by 8:45. Head to TT behind the castle, arrive by 9:00. Gives you 30 minutes to enjoy desserts before heading to the garden to watch the show (garden will be better viewing and is less expensive!). I like to arrive 30 minutes or so before the show as I’m picky about my spot, but you could wait until longer and still have a good view, giving you more time to snack. Totally doable!

Thanks! So it's good to know its doable, but I don't want to "waste" that much party time by not being able to do anything else (but eat desserts) between the first parade and the fireworks. That was my rational for doing the terrace party and eating desserts pretty much solely during the fireworks, not before. I'm thinking that it's best to just save the money and not do the dessert party, and either be packed in like sardines with a decent site fairly last minute or get a spot that isn't good for projections but have more time for other stuff. Unfortunately we have to go on the first night, so we won't have any idea what the crowds will be like and we already know the first nights are always terrible! But it's that or don't go, so we're going!

 

[poppinsmomof2]

Booked our party!! Wife and I are going Kidless on this trip and have no desire to trick or treat or meet characters. Parade, Fireworks and rides are our priority. Outside of Seven Dwarfs and Peter Pan are rides typically under 15 minute wait times? We will be going to a Tuesday party.

My husband and I went kidless last year for our first time to MNSSHP (it was a last minute decision since we were staying close by after a cruise). We loved it! Pretty much everything had a short wait and by the end of the night, Big Thunder had no wait - we went on 3 times in a row! I hope y'all have a great time!