"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[Maggie'sMom]

If Disney is deeming Party Tickets as invalid entitlements for FPs, using the booked FPs will cause your (each) MDE Profile to be flagged.

If you enter MK using the Party Ticket, when you redeem a booked FP the FP system will know you did not use a valid ticket to enter the park. This will cause the "flag." Multiple instances of flagging does lead to your Profiles being locked.

I guess I'll just keep an eye out on this issue to see if they reverse course on allowing the party tickets to be valid for FP+. Then make the decision if I just want to add an extra day to our tickets and head to the MK earlier that day with our regular tickets. Bummer.

 

[bethbuchall]

If Disney is deeming Party Tickets as invalid entitlements for FPs, using the booked FPs will cause your (each) MDE Profile to be flagged.

If you enter MK using the Party Ticket, when you redeem a booked FP the FP system will know you did not use a valid ticket to enter the park. This will cause the "flag." Multiple instances of flagging does lead to your Profiles being locked.

So, if I have valid admission for the day (Hopper ticket that I'll using in a different park in the morning), will I be ok to use my FPs that I have scheduled in MK if I enter using the Party Ticket or do I need to make sure that I enter MK using my hopper?

I asked on the FP thread, and someone responded that FPs are assigned to the profile, not the ticket and that I'd be ok as long as I used a ticket assigned to that profile to enter the park.

 

[hiroMYhero]

if I enter using the Party Ticket or do I need to make sure that I enter MK using my hopper?

I would suggest entering MK through a regular entrance touchpoint so the MK FP system knows you've entered with a valid ticket.

You can always pick up your Party wristband at one of the inside the park locations.

I need to go to the other thread to post that each park has its own FP system that is not linked to other parks. MK's FP system will not know you used your ticket at DHS in the morning. The FP system meshes with the MK entrance info to determine whether or not you are using a FP that is directly linked to a Ticket used for MK entrance.

 

[FoxC63]

The whole early entry thing is also a concern.

Why? Disney has OFFICIALLY listed in their crappy excuse for a lame "Premium" Dessert Party:

Know Before You Go
View check-in times and other important information before attending the Happy HalloWishes Dessert Party.

Check-In Times and Locations

• Guests may also check-in directly at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at 4:00 PM.

WDW Official Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/happy-hallowishes-dessert-package/

 

[bethbuchall]

I would suggest entering MK through a regular entrance touchpoint so the MK FP system knows you've entered with a valid ticket.

You can always pick up your Party wristband at one of the inside the park locations.

I need to go to the other thread to post that each park has its own FP system that is not linked to other parks. MK's FP system will not know you used your ticket at DHS in the morning. The FP system meshes with the MK entrance info to determine whether or not you are using a FP that is directly linked to a Ticket used for MK entrance.

Thank you! That's what I'll do to play it safe. I don't want to waste time trying to get my account unlocked.

 

[DonaldDuck77]

Why? Disney has OFFICIALLY listed in their crappy excuse for a lame "Premium" Dessert Party:

Know Before You Go
View check-in times and other important information before attending the Happy HalloWishes Dessert Party.

Check-In Times and Locations

• Guests may also check-in directly at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at 4:00 PM.

WDW Official Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/happy-hallowishes-dessert-package/

Thank you for continuing to post this whenever another early entry concern pops up. There is no official statement about 4:00 entry, but it is certainly implied in this. It is like everyone knows it internally, so there is no harm in posting something like this. I don't know that early entry is a concern. Now FP+ usage might be. But I still think they can either say nothing as long as it is still allowed OR announce that it will officially no longer be allowed. They can't just let this one slip away quietly.

 

[Lesley Wake]

Something I did notice, if you have a MDE account with only a party ticket, you cannot book FPs with it. The only way to book FPs (for now) is the way we have been doing it-book all FPs on regular days, then book on the party day, all with the same account.

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you for continuing to post this whenever another early entry concern pops up. There is no official statement about 4:00 entry, but it is certainly implied in this. It is like everyone knows it internally, so there is no harm in posting something like this. I don't know that early entry is a concern. Now FP+ usage might be. But I still think they can either say nothing as long as it is still allowed OR announce that it will officially no longer be allowed. They can't just let this one slip away quietly.

It most certainly is OFFICIAL.

Disney not mentioning the parade in this years dessert party did "slip away quietly" obviously not enough people responded and it does matter. If were allowing things to slip away it puts Disney in the position of taking away more including FastPasses on a party ticket. We hear the typical response, I added the ADR but now I'll just cancel. Doing nothing solves nothing.

How many here are willing to forward an email if they take away FP on party tickets? We'll hear the same excuse, I'll just buy another day because it's cheaper or my favorite, I don't think emails have an impact on Disney's decisions.

Can you ever remember when Disney put out negative "official" news? They give it to the bloggers or make a "bubbly" post - see what we're giving you for X amount of money, which is always at an increase or worst, they leave it up to the CM's to deal with on the phone.

We are allowing things to slip away quietly.

 

[vinotinto]

Something I did notice, if you have a MDE account with only a party ticket, you cannot book FPs with it. The only way to book FPs (for now) is the way we have been doing it-book all FPs on regular days, then book on the party day, all with the same account.

Very interesting. This makes sense because they are enforcing their terms and conditions. This ensures you can only make 3 FPs per day (not 3 with your day tickets and another 3 with the party tickets).

It is very possible that WDW only wants to limit FPs with party tickets in case there are violations to their terms and conditions (i.e., making 3 FPs with day tickets and using a separate MDE account to book the party FPs) and that in the process of setting those limits, some accounts were impacted, potentially erroneously. Again, I just wished we had clear information/communications from WDW.

 

[vinotinto]

It most certainly is OFFICIAL.

Disney not mentioning the parade in this years dessert party did "slip away quietly" obviously not enough people responded and it does matter. If were allowing things to slip away it puts Disney in the position of taking away more including FastPasses on a party ticket. We hear the typically response, I added the ADR but now I'll just cancel. Doing nothing solves nothing.

How many here are willing to forward an email if they take away FP on party tickets? We'll hear the same excuse, I'll just buy another day because it's cheaper or my favorite, I don't think emails have an impact on Disney's decisions.

Can you ever remember when Disney put out negative "official" news? They give it to the bloggers or make a "bubbly" post - see what we're giving you for X amount of money, which is always at an increase or worst, they leave it up to the CM's to deal with on the phone.

We are allowing things to slip away quietly.

I would email them. But, do we know for sure that they are taking the FPs with the party tickets away? It almost seems to me that they have been trying to put some limits in place that supports their Terms and Conditions and in setting up those limits, some things may not have gone the right way.

EDIT to add: I've emailed Guest Services in the past and have always received an answer or call. For example, two years ago, when the reports came in from the first parties that guests without wrist bands were allowed to stay, I emailed them and then received a call about it. It was before the party I went to, and they took it very seriously. The guests at the party I went all had wristbands. So, it was definitely worthwhile emailing about my concerns.

 

[FoxC63]

Something I did notice, if you have a MDE account with only a party ticket, you cannot book FPs with it. The only way to book FPs (for now) is the way we have been doing it-book all FPs on regular days, then book on the party day, all with the same account.

Wait, what?! Where are you seeing this? Many have MDE account with only a party ticket and were able to book FP. So far I'm being told their FP's have not been affected and this is not what @Cluelyss is seeing on FB, not sure where you're coming from.

 

[FoxC63]

It almost seems to me that they have been trying to put some limits in place that supports their Terms and Conditions and in setting up those limits, some things may not have gone the right way.

You're allowed to book 3 FP per day, period. Many people attend just the party and have only purchased party tickets in their MDE accounts and book FP this does not in anyway violate the ToS.

 

[vinotinto]

You're allowed to book 3 FP per day, period. Many people attend just the party and have only purchased party tickets in their MDE accounts and book FP this does not in anyway violate the ToS.

Indeed, but that is not what I am referring to. There may have been people last year who booked 3 FPs for their morning park, and then purchase their party tickets with a different MDE account and booked 3 FPs at MK for their party. So, 6 FPs total.

 

[sharonabe]

Why? Disney has OFFICIALLY listed in their crappy excuse for a lame "Premium" Dessert Party:

Know Before You Go
View check-in times and other important information before attending the Happy HalloWishes Dessert Party.

Check-In Times and Locations

• Guests may also check-in directly at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at 4:00 PM

Thank you for continuing to post this whenever another early entry concern pops up. There is no official statement about 4:00 entry, but it is certainly implied in this. It is like everyone knows it internally, so there is no harm in posting something like this. I don't know that early entry is a concern. Now FP+ usage might be. But I still think they can either say nothing as long as it is still allowed OR announce that it will officially no longer be allowed. They can't just let this one slip away quietly.

But that same page of information also says this:

Valid theme park admission and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets are required and not included in package cost

That says to me that if you want to check in early, aka 4 pm, you'll need a regular day ticket AND a party ticket. Otherwise, you check in once the party has started.

 

[FoxC63]

But that same page of information also says this:

Valid theme park admission and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets are required and not included in package cost

That says to me that if you want to check in early, aka 4 pm, you'll need a regular day ticket AND a party ticket. Otherwise, you check in once the party has started.

That is a very good point! Early August & September party goers definitely need to be cautious and stay on top of this thread.

What I wonder is since Disney did not get a large response about the parade will they eliminate it from the Christmas party next year?

 

[FoxC63]

Can you imagine the line to get into the park with just a Party Ticket. I fervently believe we'll be able to get in at 4pm if not sooner. There is a whole history about how Disney did parties in the past, I cannot fathom they would resort to their old ways. It didn't work back then and as more people are attending these parties I doubt this will change anytime soon.

 

[FoxC63]

Indeed, but that is not what I am referring to. There may have been people last year who booked 3 FPs for their morning park, and then purchase their party tickets with a different MDE account and booked 3 FPs at MK for their party. So, 6 FPs total.

Since we have had no reports of FP being cancelled here from fellow DISers it remains questionable as to why FP's are being canceled.

 

[Capang]

Can you imagine the line to get into the park with just a Party Ticket. I fervently believe we'll be able to get in at 4pm if not sooner. There is a whole history about how Disney did parties in the past, I cannot fathom they would resort to their old ways. It didn't work back then and as more people are attending these parties I doubt this will change anytime soon.

I hope you are right. We are only at WDW for an extended weekend and we're really hoping to squeeze in a few favorite rides before party festivities begin. We will only have a 2 day ticket and we only plan on using the party ticket for MK. Aahhhh stress over first world problems...

 

[Cluelyss]

That is a very good point! Early August & September party goers definitely need to be cautious and stay on top of this thread.

What I wonder is since Disney did not get a large response about the parade will they eliminate it from the Christmas party next year?

It's not included this year either. No mention on this page
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/wishes-fireworks-holiday-dessert-party/

 

[Texans_loyal]

wooosah

let's all relax until the first Halloween party comes around. no use in worrying over something we don't know for sure is going to happen. have a backup plan just in case and hope Disney doesn't pull a fast one on us. btw none of my FPs have been deleted.