"Official" 2025 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

[TheBigErn]

I’d suggest asking on this thread https://www.disboards.com/threads/official-2025-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party.3965454/

I'd rather not. It's too large of a thread with a lot of information that I'm not interested in.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'd rather not. It's too large of a thread with a lot of information that I'm not interested in.

Your question was previously merged here.

People have already taken their time to share the information you’re looking for. It’s your choice if you want to take your time to read or ask others to take their time (again) to share the information you’re looking for.

 

[lorimt]

We're (4 adults) going to MNSSHP October 16. Looking for reports on ride wait times. We are doing AK earlier in the day the hopping to MK at 4pm and wondering how the lines are.

We went on 9/12 and I found that the wait times were super dependent on weather and timing. Rode Tiana with no wait but immediately after went to Mansion and had a 30 minute wait. Rode Tron right after fireworks with almost no wait and immediately got back in line and had a 30 minute wait. Times will fluctuate a lot if it starts raining or parades and shows are happening.

 

[TheBigErn]

For those of you who have done the MNSSHP this year, what are the crowds/lines like? I know all of the parties are sold out but nobody knows exactly the numbers on that. I'm asking the moderators not move this to the official MNSSHP thread because when I posted this before and it was moved there were no answers. Thank you.

 

[gzmtlock]

We were at the Tuesday 9/23 party that had a lot of rain, as others have shared. While we appreciated the thought of the offered 1 day park hopper pass, it wasn't of value to us. Went by guest services on Wednesday, and they refunded the full cost of the party tickets to a Disney gift card. We were very happy and impressed! Like PPs, we got a lot of candy. Spent our 45 mins in Beak and Barrel. Hadn't planned on seeing characters, but with the rain, saw both Belle and Gaston (DH was in Gaston costume) and Ariel and Eric (I was Ursula). So overall, while it wasn't the evening we planned, it was enjoyable. We've put away the candy to give out on Halloween, so we're actually "up side" for that evening!

 

[sherlockmiles]

Trying not to fret too much about the 60% thunderstorms every day for my entire trip starting this weekend.

 

[patty57]

Trying not to fret too much about the 60% thunderstorms every day for my entire trip starting this weekend.

Really try not to. The next time you check the weather, it will probably be different. FL weather forecasts change constantly.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Trying not to fret too much about the 60% thunderstorms every day for my entire trip starting this weekend.

Very few parties get completely rained out. It might rain for a portion of the party but hopefully it doesn’t affect things too much. Unfortunately weather and MNSSHP go hand in hand as parties fall during FLs rainier season.

 

[Joanna71985]

For those of you who have done the MNSSHP this year, what are the crowds/lines like? I know all of the parties are sold out but nobody knows exactly the numbers on that. I'm asking the moderators not move this to the official MNSSHP thread because when I posted this before and it was moved there were no answers. Thank you.

I did 3 parties this year, and I didn't find any of them to be that crowded

 

[Goofy2015]

Have not been to MNSSHP since 2016. Going on the night of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon (10/26).

We are going to prioritize the parade, fireworks, and other entertainment (pirates, Cavader Dans). Also want to ride HM, SM, MTP. Not doing any characters. Also going to grab a couple event snacks.

My initial plan is:

7:00 - 9:00 - Rides, Entertainment, and Snacks
9:15 - Start looking for a spot for the Fireworks
10:00 - Fireworks
10:30 - Peoplemover
10:45 - Find a spot for parade
11:15 - Parade
11:45 - Maybe one more ride
12:00 - Hocus Pocus

Firework Questions:
Is it hard to find a spot for the fireworks about 30 minutes before the show? How does the wait spots look at 30 minutes at like the hub, front of main street, mid main street compare? Overall goal is to find a spot without someone jumping in front of me like 2 minutes before the show with their kid on their shoulders.

My goal is near the front of Main Street just before the Hub.

Boo To You Parade:
Aiming for the 11:15 parade time. Probably will get a spot at 10:45. For 2025, are there any available spots in the Hub or along Main Street at that time or should I just aim for Liberty Square? How much does the construction walls look like a backdrop distraction in Liberty Square or Frontierland. Has the construction walls made any logistical impacts on people moving around for the parade?

Pirate Actors:
I know in the past there have been pirate actors in the Pirates of the Caribbean queue. I am not sure if they are still doing that or not?

Ride Wait Times:
How have the ride wait times been for Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Mad Tea Party between 7:00 - 9:00? Do they potentially improve around 10:15-10:45 or 11:45 - 12:00?

 

[japanese maple]

Have not been to MNSSHP since 2016. Going on the night of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon (10/26).

We are going to prioritize the parade, fireworks, and other entertainment (pirates, Cavader Dans). Also want to ride HM, SM, MTP. Not doing any characters. Also going to grab a couple event snacks.

My initial plan is:

7:00 - 9:00 - Rides, Entertainment, and Snacks
9:15 - Start looking for a spot for the Fireworks
10:00 - Fireworks
10:30 - Peoplemover
10:45 - Find a spot for parade
11:15 - Parade
11:45 - Maybe one more ride
12:00 - Hocus Pocus

Firework Questions:
Is it hard to find a spot for the fireworks about 30 minutes before the show? How does the wait spots look at 30 minutes at like the hub, front of main street, mid main street compare? Overall goal is to find a spot without someone jumping in front of me like 2 minutes before the show with their kid on their shoulders.

My goal is near the front of Main Street just before the Hub.

Boo To You Parade:
Aiming for the 11:15 parade time. Probably will get a spot at 10:45. For 2025, are there any available spots in the Hub or along Main Street at that time or should I just aim for Liberty Square? How much does the construction walls look like a backdrop distraction in Liberty Square or Frontierland. Has the construction walls made any logistical impacts on people moving around for the parade?

Pirate Actors:
I know in the past there have been pirate actors in the Pirates of the Caribbean queue. I am not sure if they are still doing that or not?

Ride Wait Times:
How have the ride wait times been for Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Mad Tea Party between 7:00 - 9:00? Do they potentially improve around 10:15-10:45 or 11:45 - 12:00?

We don't go until the 28th, but I can answer one question! There are no pirate actors in the ride queue this year.

 

[MsNewsradio]

On our party day, there are two "early" options for the Hocus Pocus show - 7:35pm and 9:05pm. Which would be the easier one to catch in the event we are doing the first parade at 8:15? I'm concerned that we wouldn't have enough time after the 7:35pm one to get a parade spot.

 

[Goofy2015]

We don't go until the 28th, but I can answer one question! There are no pirate actors in the ride queue this year.

Yea that was the vibe I was getting from all of the YouTubers and Influencers that have gone so far this year. Thanks for the heads up! May wait and do Pirates just before our Beak & Barrel reservation (or after)!

 

[japanese maple]

Yea that was the vibe I was getting from all of the YouTubers and Influencers that have gone so far this year. Thanks for the heads up! May wait and do Pirates just before our Beak & Barrel reservation (or after)!

that would be fun! Off the ride and into the bar!

 

[Goofy2015]

Rookie question. If we have an AP and want to skip the hoopla at the front gate for only MNSSHP tickets (w/o a park pass) then pick up our wristband further along in the park. At say between 4:00 and 5:00. Is that possible?

Basically, enter park at say 4:30 but in the normal guest line (w/ an AP park reservation) then go to one of the pickup sites instead to pickup the wristband. Is that possible?

Sorry for asking the same thing in two different ways.