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

[Valbot]

Heading to the party on Thursday, little disappointed that the weather will only be in the 60s didn't really want to bring hoodies to Florida but looks like a cool party night.

 

[Cluelyss]

We attended the party on October 15th.

While we had a lot of fun, I have to say we were very disappointed in the crowds this year. We have done four MNSSHP's in the past (2 in 2016, 2 in 2015) and one MVMCP (in 2016, which was also a sold out event) and this party, by far, was the most congested. It felt incredibly busy ALL night long, and wait times for the rides were by far longer than any other party we've attended. It definitely has us rethinking if we will invest the time and money (for tickets as well as for costumes) on this event next year. I would rather pay an additional $20 a ticket and have lighter attendance than to be pushing through mobs of people all night long.

On a positive note......the magic shots were great. Loved the Headless Horsemen especially!!

We got a TON of candy in the trick or treat lines. It was super fun to see all the great costumes that other guests were wearing.....many folks put a great deal of time and effort into making their families look amazing for this event.

We had dinner at Crystal Palace, which was fantastic (both food and character interaction). We utilized our three FP's between 4 and 7, which we were grateful for. The fireworks and parade were great, as always.

Lines for the characters were simply crazy, so we took a pass on all those. This party (and a couple of visits to Disney Springs) were the only Disney aspects to our trip (which was otherwise focused on the Universal parks) so we wanted to maximize our time and those long waits to meet characters just seemed like poor use of our time.

Will we go again next year? It's hard to say......I actually think we may do a day at Food & Wine instead. The party used to be a way for us to enjoy Disney without the crazy crowds, but if that's no longer the case, it's good motivation to explore other options. But who knows?

Totally agree. We've done many sold out parties in the past and the 15th was not a great experience for us, either. The insane heat did not help. We will definitely go back, but it was a bit of a surprise for us, as I've always felt that even sell outs can be manageable with a good plan. Maybe we just didn't have a good plan that night

Oh, and for those asking, we also came across that pumpkin in the bypass (on 10/13)

 

[abnihon]

Totally agree. We've done many sold out parties in the past and the 15th was not a great experience for us, either. The insane heat did not help. We will definitely go back, but it was a bit of a surprise for us, as I've always felt that even sell outs can be manageable with a good plan. Maybe we just didn't have a good plan that night

Oh, and for those asking, we also came across that pumpkin in the bypass (on 10/13)
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What is this bypass people keep referring to?

 

[AntJulie]

What is this bypass people keep referring to?

Behind Main Street (right side after you enter).

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Totally agree. We've done many sold out parties in the past and the 15th was not a great experience for us, either. The insane heat did not help. We will definitely go back, but it was a bit of a surprise for us, as I've always felt that even sell outs can be manageable with a good plan. Maybe we just didn't have a good plan that night

Oh, and for those asking, we also came across that pumpkin in the bypass (on 10/13)
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I think that's what discouraged us most. The whole draw (for us) of the parties is that we could always have a fabulous time without a plan. We could be spontaneous and go with the flow. If the day comes when the hard ticket events have to have a rigid touring plan like a regular daytime visit, we will be very sad indeed.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

You both look amazing as always! Thanks for the report and the photos, plenty to think about for sure!

Thank you .

 

[FoxC63]

Totally agree. We've done many sold out parties in the past and the 15th was not a great experience for us, either. The insane heat did not help. We will definitely go back, but it was a bit of a surprise for us, as I've always felt that even sell outs can be manageable with a good plan. Maybe we just didn't have a good plan that night

Oh, and for those asking, we also came across that pumpkin in the bypass (on 10/13)
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I realize this isn't a Magic Shot or sticker like @sherlockmiles brought up but it really looks like it. What a great photo of you and your family!

 

[FoxC63]

What is this bypass people keep referring to?

Not to worry about missing it or anything, there will be plenty of CM's directing you to this location to manage the flow of traffic and there's a super big air blown entrance which is new this year. See photo below.

 

[FoxC63]

Hi fellow Peeps!

Need some help for @leholcomb who asked "I'm dying for a Tangled lantern shot next week. Can we confirm this has been moved? Does it happen nightly? Thanks!"

I do know it's still being offered at MK but the exact location I'm just not 100% on. Thank you!

Original Post: [URL="https://www.disboards.com/threads/magic-shots-current-listings.3619546/page-8#post-58383009"]Magic Shots - Current Listings / Post #158[/URL]

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Well, looks like this will be the first MNSSHP that my boyfriend doesn't get heat stroke in his Jack Sparrow costume. That is one plus, right?

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Hi fellow Peeps!

Need some help for @leholcomb who asked "I'm dying for a Tangled lantern shot next week. Can we confirm this has been moved? Does it happen nightly? Thanks!"

I do know it's still being offered at MK but the exact location I'm just not 100% on. Thank you!

Original Post: Magic Shots - Current Listings / Post #158

https://pix.sfly.com/JduEPu

I couldn't figure out how to post a pic so I did it with link above with my Shutterfly (sorry, it's been a long while)
My daughter and her NOW FIANCE (Proposed yesterday at MK!!) and my grandson did this lastnight during party.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Hi fellow Peeps!

Need some help for @leholcomb who asked "I'm dying for a Tangled lantern shot next week. Can we confirm this has been moved? Does it happen nightly? Thanks!"

I do know it's still being offered at MK but the exact location I'm just not 100% on. Thank you!

Original Post: Magic Shots - Current Listings / Post #158

I know we saw it......I want to say it was in the restroom area that's in the vicinity of Peter Pan/It's a Small World. The line was SUPER long on our party night.

 

[baler31]

Well our Sunday party night is now projected for a record low of 46. Suitcases now filled with coats, gloves and other winter gear. Love the Florida weather from extreme heat to extreme cold in a 2 week span.

 

[raging fire]

Well our Sunday party night is now projected for a record low of 46. Suitcases now filled with coats, gloves and other winter gear. Love the Florida weather from extreme heat to extreme cold in a 2 week span.

Keep in mind that the low temperature for a day is usually just before sunrise. When the party ends at midnight it will be around 56F, which is closer to hoodie territory than the parka tundra.

Rope drop on Monday, however...

 

[Cluelyss]

I know we saw it......I want to say it was in the restroom area that's in the vicinity of Peter Pan/It's a Small World. The line was SUPER long on our party night.

That’s where we had it done in June as well. I can’t imagine they’d move it AWAY from the lanterns....that’s the point of the photo!

 

[Cluelyss]

I realize this isn't a Magic Shot or sticker like @sherlockmiles brought up but it really looks like it. What a great photo of you and your family!

Thank you! It’s definitely one of my favorites from this trip!

 

[mickey1968]

First, thank you for mentioning the lower temps, I hadn't checked in a few days and now I know I need to adjust what I pack. Also, I love this website for weather, when you get inside the 10 day window it shows you the hourly predictions. https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/fl/kissimmee/KFLKISSI60/date/2017-10-29

I am actually excited about the cooler weather because I won't be sweating buckets all day now!

 

[monique5]

Only 3 more MNSSHP for 2017!

 

[soniam]

3 more days until the beginning of our trip and our first party, the last party of the yearI can't wait!

 

[mickey1968]

I leave for my trip tomorrow and will be at the party on Halloween!!!!