"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!

[AndreaDM]

Dumb question, but what and where is this bypass everyone keeps talking about with prefilled candy bags? I've been to 3 MNSSHPs but don't remember that at all, but the last one was in 2015. TIA!

 

[Best Aunt]

Do we need to start a thread of people looking to get dvc adopted?

I'm DVC, but I didn't enter until after 6:00. I didn't do any super long lines (such as Jack & Sally). After a few hours, I was hot and cranky and my back was killing me. It took a lot of sugar and caffeine to keep me going, and I left during the second parade.

There's no way I would have made it through the party if I had entered as early as DVC people were allowed to get in. I wouldn't suggest trying to get in that early unless you have a lot of stamina, you're in fantastic health, and you're used to the type of weather that Florida gets in the summer. If you do the DVC early entry, you're talking about 10 hours in the park. They would have had to carry me out on a stretcher if I had tried to do that.

 

[coolingjupiter]

We are not entirely sure if we will be entering before 4 or at 4 (we have regular park hopper tickets in addition to party tickets). I understand that we can pick up our wristbands at (at least) two locations within the park if we are in the park before party time. However, I thought they also gave out the treat bags there as well? Or do we have to go to the bypass to get those? Not a huge deal as we will likely have our own bags and don’t plan on doing much trick or treating. Just curious. Also, is there any other reason to go to the bypass if we are already in the parks?

 

[Best Aunt]

Dumb question, but what and where is this bypass everyone keeps talking about with prefilled candy bags? I've been to 3 MNSSHPs but don't remember that at all, but the last one was in 2015. TIA!

If you enter during a certain time, you are directed to a certain area. You pick up your trick or treat bag, and you get a pack (a little smaller than the size of a single-serving potato chip bag) which has some candy in it.

I entered between 6:00 and 6:30 and didn't even know that this existed. The general public was not allowed in when I entered because the park had officially closed by then. There were cast members standing past the turnstiles, no place in particular, who were giving out wristbands. I got my wristband and headed straight to the fire station to get my Sorcerers card.

I had my own bag for candy, and didn't bother getting the official bag until much later in the evening. I got it at one of the trick or treat locations. I never did get that pack with some candy in it that people got at the bypass. But who cares, I got a ton of candy at the trick or treat locations.

I assume the bypass is for people who enter before the park has officially closed. They need to be separated out from the people who are entering to go to the park but not the party.

 

[Best Aunt]

We are not entirely sure if we will be entering before 4 or at 4 (we have regular park hopper tickets in addition to party tickets). I understand that we can pick up our wristbands at (at least) two locations within the park if we are in the park before party time. However, I thought they also gave out the treat bags there as well? Or do we have to go to the bypass to get those? Not a huge deal as we will likely have our own bags and don’t plan on doing much trick or treating. Just curious. Also, is there any other reason to go to the bypass if we are already in the parks?

See my post above. Bring your own bag (the Disney bags are small and flimsy). Skip the bypass. If you want one of the Disney bags, you can get it at a trick or treat location. As far as I know, there is nothing special about the starter pack of candy which you get at the Bypass.

 

[Haley R]

Dumb question, but what and where is this bypass everyone keeps talking about with prefilled candy bags? I've been to 3 MNSSHPs but don't remember that at all, but the last one was in 2015. TIA!

The bypass is to the left of Tony’s restaurant. On a normal day you just see a large gate that almost looks just like a normal wall.

 

[Haley R]

I'm DVC, but I didn't enter until after 6:00. I didn't do any super long lines (such as Jack & Sally). After a few hours, I was hot and cranky and my back was killing me. It took a lot of sugar and caffeine to keep me going, and I left during the second parade.

There's no way I would have made it through the party if I had entered as early as DVC people were allowed to get in. I wouldn't suggest trying to get in that early unless you have a lot of stamina, you're in fantastic health, and you're used to the type of weather that Florida gets in the summer. If you do the DVC early entry, you're talking about 10 hours in the park. They would have had to carry me out on a stretcher if I had tried to do that.

Dh and I are all day park goers. We always go at rd and stay until the park closes. We personally think taking a break in the middle of the day wastes a lot of time but we don’t have kids. I think everyone has different travel techniques. We are going at the end of October so I don’t expect it to be too hot.

 

[dachsie]

Do we need to start a thread of people looking to get dvc adopted?

I would love to be adopted on Sept 25th - there are 3 of us.

 

[DisneyMaleficent50]

Any tips on meeting Jafar AND Queen of Hearts in one night? We aren't trying to do rides. Our focus will be these meets, parade and fireworks.

Get in line for Queen first around 630. Jafar usually has short wait towards the end of the night but queen remains long

 

[sherlockmiles]

"I found headless horseman and light up gargoyle ornaments to buy. Neither are party specific."

Were either of these dated? Where did you see them? any chance you got pics?
THX

 

[Princess KP]

LOL! I was also going to ask this - solo traveler, looking for a temporary DVC family

If you're going Oct. 30, I have room for 1 more.

 

[Haley R]

See my post above. Bring your own bag (the Disney bags are small and flimsy). Skip the bypass. If you want one of the Disney bags, you can get it at a trick or treat location. As far as I know, there is nothing special about the starter pack of candy which you get at the Bypass.

I know they give you a full sized candy bar in the starter bag. They also have picture spots at the bypass.

 

[dachsie]

Question about the picture spots on the bypass - is there a Photopass photographer there or do you take them on your own?

 

[sherlockmiles]

I’m sorry - I didn’t look closely enough. DH says he thought it looked like Minnie has one line and the Ducks had another but take it with a grain of salt!

Last year they had 3 different lines.

 

[DisneyMaleficent50]

For those asking about the queen of hearts and tweedles meet n greet FoxC63 had this posted
Queen of Hearts & Tweedles are in one line, Alice & Mad Hatter are in another - so two separate lines and I would do the Queen & Tweedles first as they have the longest. Line up at 6:30, they come out at 7pm and you should be done in 5-8 minutes if you are first. Then line up for Alice & Hatter this might be a bit of a wait so maybe 30-40 minutes? Alice & Hatter arrive at 7pm.

NOTE: All characters sign autographs and photopass is available.

In 2017 I met Queen of Hearts & Tweedles at the Mad Tea Party at the Right red star. Alice & Hatterwere stationed at the red star on the Left.

 

[Dean1953]

I started a hookup thread where either DVC members can list the date that they are going and the number of guests that they can accommodate, or people that would like to enter early with a DVC member can list their Party date and the number of people in their group. At least, it will save people from having to spend a considerable amount of time scrolling through this thread, looking for the right match.

 

[DisneyMaleficent50]

Dumb question, but what and where is this bypass everyone keeps talking about with prefilled candy bags? I've been to 3 MNSSHPs but don't remember that at all, but the last one was in 2015. TIA!

The party turnstiles will be on the right side. If you stay on that side when you enter go past mickey meet n greet, past tony's restaurant and turn right when you are facing the hat/pin stores. This will have candy treat bags containing a full size mms and several other little treats. There are photo ops and also this year merchandise. It comes out by the restrooms and plaza restaurant.

 

[sherlockmiles]

In regards to the Doom Buggy souvenir...maybe it is sold out at Memento Mori BUT they still have them at the Christmas shoppe at Disney Springs!!

WOUld someone be willing to pick me up one? PM me.

 

[Lionsfan]

Question about the picture spots on the bypass - is there a Photopass photographer there or do you take them on your own?

Last year they had props and photopass people.

 

[sherlockmiles]

So Cruella still looked relatively stationary and gave the appearance of being available for photos? Also, does anyone know what time she appeared?

I am really hoping to meet her. It sounds like I shouldn't count on a Photopass photographer, but perhaps I can get a bystander to snap a photo or take a selfie.

SHe had a photopass photographer last year.