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

[Best Aunt]

Ok - I am beginning to think that Sunday, 9/15 is going to be a bad day at MK. First they don't have EMM like they do for the prior Sundays and now I can't get a reservation for the dessert party at MNSSHP. I can get both for the 17th but I have to travel home that day. Does anyone know what is going on the 15th, why they would cancel all the extra events - hopefully my tickets for MNSSHP are still good

Was EMM scheduled for that date and then cancelled? Was a dessert party scheduled for that date and then cancelled?

Or did they just decide not to offer EMM on that date?

And perhaps there are computer issues with booking the dessert party? If you go back some pages here, it seems like other people have had trouble booking dessert parties for September. One person couldn't book at first, then was able to book after either deleting the cookies in their web browser or trying a different web browser.

Did you try calling to ask about the dessert party? Sometimes there are MDE issues which prevent a person from booking something which should be available.

 

[Cluelyss]

I have a similar question... I want LTT on 9/29 for dinner before the party starts (I was hoping for around 5pm) but the only ADR I could get was at 3:50 pm. I cannot enter the park until 4pm with a MNSSHP ticket right? I was not planning to use a park ticket that day. Does LTT not take ADR's after 4pm on party days? Any chance they would let us in early enough to make that ADR????

We have LTT booked for 4:45 on our party day (9/2). Keep in mind that the 4-6 time period is a very popular one for party guests, it's very likely the restaurant is simply fully booked during those hours. Keep checking back, and at worst, keep the 3:50 and show up a few minutes late. No problem.

 

[bitty246]

I have a similar question... I want LTT on 9/29 for dinner before the party starts (I was hoping for around 5pm) but the only ADR I could get was at 3:50 pm. I cannot enter the park until 4pm with a MNSSHP ticket right? I was not planning to use a park ticket that day. Does LTT not take ADR's after 4pm on party days? Any chance they would let us in early enough to make that ADR????

I was told they will hold your reservation for 15 min. If you can make sure you are there early enough to make it through security right at 4:00, and book it straight to LTT, you may be ok.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Was EMM scheduled for that date and then cancelled? Was a dessert party scheduled for that date and then cancelled?

Or did they just decide not to offer EMM on that date?

And perhaps there are computer issues with booking the dessert party? If you go back some pages here, it seems like other people have had trouble booking dessert parties for September. One person couldn't book at first, then was able to book after either deleting the cookies in their web browser or trying a different web browser.

Did you try calling to ask about the dessert party? Sometimes there are MDE issues which prevent a person from booking something which should be available.

No one has been able to get dessert party reservations for 9/15. MANY DISers have spent HOURS on the phone and no one (CMs or DISer) has been able to figure out what's going on. Its almost like the date should NOT have been listed as a dessert party date.

 

[sheila14]

No one has been able to get dessert party reservations for 9/15. MANY DISers have spent HOURS on the phone and no one (CMs or DISer) has been able to figure out what's going on. Its almost like the date should NOT have been listed as a dessert party date.

I have been trying myself and nothing?? I am curious to know what is going on.

 

[ErinsMommy]

We just booked for 11/1!

 

[Wdw1015]

Ok guys....have a WWYD situation. We are going to the first party and the rumers of a new firework show has me concerned it will be even crazier at the fireworks than I originally anticipated. I don’t really want to spend even more money on the dessert party nor do I want to spend party time here either. But the thought of having a reserved seating area sounds wonderful.

For those that have gone to the dessert party during MNSSHP before, did you find it takes up much time? If we are paying for it, we don’t want to necessarily rush through it either though.

Ahhh, I’m so torn!!

 

[Cluelyss]

Ok guys....have a WWYD situation. We are going to the first party and the rumers of a new firework show has me concerned it will be even crazier at the fireworks than I originally anticipated. I don’t really want to spend even more money on the dessert party nor do I want to spend party time here either. But the thought of having a reserved seating area sounds wonderful.

For those that have gone to the dessert party during MNSSHP before, did you find it takes up much time? If we are paying for it, we don’t want to necessarily rush through it either though.

Ahhh, I’m so torn!!

In my opinion, I’m going to be spending that hour staking out a spot, anyway, so it’s worth it to spend some of that time relaxing with snacks. For the first party, I’d do it for sure. I expect a lot of folks will be trying to record the new show, making the area even crazier. And if it’s truly more projection based like HEA, you’ll need to be front and center to get the full effect.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Ok guys....have a WWYD situation. We are going to the first party and the rumers of a new firework show has me concerned it will be even crazier at the fireworks than I originally anticipated. I don’t really want to spend even more money on the dessert party nor do I want to spend party time here either. But the thought of having a reserved seating area sounds wonderful.

For those that have gone to the dessert party during MNSSHP before, did you find it takes up much time? If we are paying for it, we don’t want to necessarily rush through it either though.

Ahhh, I’m so torn!!

I talk out of both sides of my mouth when it comes to the dessert party and MNSSHP. While I am normally a dessert party fan, I don't think it's a good use of time and don't think it's "worth it" for the parties. Time is so short and it's generally not hard to find a spot even on the busiest of days. But yet I've booked the dessert party the last two years, so I don't follow my own advice.

The potential new fireworks show is a whole new ballgame though. If true - and if I were going on the first night - I'd very much be in favor. Everyone and their brother is going to be in the hub, give me that reserved spot!

BTW, nothing about the dessert party setup requires you have to show up on time. The plaza garden version has a kind of obnoxious 1.5 hours early start time. Half that time is about where we time things.

Hope that helps.

 

[Wdw1015]

In my opinion, I’m going to be spending that hour staking out a spot, anyway, so it’s worth it to spend some of that time relaxing with snacks. For the first party, I’d do it for sure. I expect a lot of folks will be trying to record the new show, making the area even crazier. And if it’s truly more projection based like HEA, you’ll need to be front and center to get the full effect.

I talk out of both sides of my mouth when it comes to the dessert party and MNSSHP. While I am normally a dessert party fan, I don't think it's a good use of time and don't think it's "worth it" for the parties. Time is so short and it's generally not hard to find a spot even on the busiest of days. But yet I've booked the dessert party the last two years, so I don't follow my own advice.

The potential new fireworks show is a whole new ballgame though. If true - and if I were going on the first night - I'd very much be in favor. Everyone and their brother is going to be in the hub, give me that reserved spot!

BTW, nothing about the dessert party setup means you have to show up on time. The plaza garden version has a kind of obnoxious 1.5 hours early start time. Half that time is about where we time things.

Hope that helps.

I think you guys both make excellent points, thanks for your insight! I’m thinking I’m going to book it.

Now I’m curious how busy are the MNSSHP dessert parties compared to a normal HEA party? We did the HEA dessert party last year, just wondered about the number of people in the plaza would be like. Are they pretty comparable or do the party night ones usually have less people?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I think you guys both make excellent points, thanks for your insight! I’m thinking I’m going to book it.

Now I’m curious how busy are the MNSSHP dessert parties compared to a normal HEA party? We did the HEA dessert party last year, just wondered about the number of people in the plaza would be like. Are they pretty comparable or do the party night ones usually have less people?

In my experience from two parties, nowhere near comparable. 2017 was so lightly attended, I figured no way they'd offer again in 2018. 2018 was a bit more people, but still nowhere close to an HEA night. There's no "After Party" for MNSSHP, so you don't have that part of the guest count.

Again, if there's a new show this could all be really stale info this year... but I'd definitely peg it as a lower guest count overall from my experience.

Funny, I was just checking 8/16. Kinda surprised with the rumors of a new show it's not sold out.

FYI, it has a 5 day cancellation policy so if you don't mind fronting the money now, no real downside in booking then having the flexibility later if you're not feeling it.

 

[ErinsMommy]

I posted this on the MVMCP thread because well we're going to that one too, lol. What is fastest way after party from MK to BC? Both parties we're going to are the last of the season and I'm a bit nervous that we'll be exhausted and on a long bus line.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Looking for recommendations on what tweens, almost teen, kids wear to the party? Last time we went she was younger and was all about Periwinkle so she did a light up skirt, wings, etc. This time around, I doubt she'll want to be in a dress or skirt so looking for ideas. (She started off with the idea of Harley Quinn but I'm not really yet on board with that idea yet. )

 

[FoxC63]

We just booked for 11/1!

Great to see you back!
Sure wish Disney held Club Villain the last time you created a thread for it.

 

[GillianP1301]

Ok guys....have a WWYD situation. We are going to the first party and the rumers of a new firework show has me concerned it will be even crazier at the fireworks than I originally anticipated. I don’t really want to spend even more money on the dessert party nor do I want to spend party time here either. But the thought of having a reserved seating area sounds wonderful.

For those that have gone to the dessert party during MNSSHP before, did you find it takes up much time? If we are paying for it, we don’t want to necessarily rush through it either though.

Ahhh, I’m so torn!!

I really like having the dessert party during MNSSHP. I'm the type of person who gets a bit anxious thinking about staking out a good spot, worrying about what time to do that, etc... So the peace of mind knowing I have a reserved spot is well worth the time and money investment. Plus, the desserts are pretty good and fun too. It does take up some party time, but if you consider you would spend at least a good portion of that time staking out a spot anyway, it's really not that much more. When the parade viewing was included (which I also loved), that did take up a big chunk of the party overall from start to finish of the dessert/parade party piece and I could see more of an argument of it being too much time. We overcame that by going to two MNSSHP though and doing the dessert/parade party during only one of them. But, there is no parade viewing included this year so you are really not giving up that much more time than you would be without the dessert party and you have the benefit of desserts!

 

[FoxC63]

I really like having the dessert party during MNSSHP. I'm the type of person who gets a bit anxious thinking about staking out a good spot, worrying about what time to do that, etc... So the peace of mind knowing I have a reserved spot is well worth the time and money investment. Plus, the desserts are pretty good and fun too. It does take up some party time, but if you consider you would spend at least a good portion of that time staking out a spot anyway, it's really not that much more. When the parade viewing was included (which I also loved), that did take up a big chunk of the party overall from start to finish of the dessert/parade party piece and I could see more of an argument of it being too much time. We overcame that by going to two MNSSHP though and doing the dessert/parade party during only one of them. But, there is no parade viewing included this year so you are really not giving up that much more time than you would be without the dessert party and you have the benefit of desserts!

Plus they serve the Specialty Treats at the dessert parties which can lead to long lines and or sell out at the designated locations. You're able to try them all with no wait and get as many as you like.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Great to see you back!
Sure wish Disney held Club Villain the last time you created a thread for it.

Thank you Me too, but I thought I saw something that said CV was coming back??

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you Me too, but I thought I saw something that said CV was coming back??

This year? Mind sharing the link! I remember your daughter's costume too. So much fun!

EDIT: You must be referring to Villain After Hours Event at MK? Which has no Villain meet & greets

 

[ErinsMommy]

This year? Mind sharing the link! I remember your daughter's costume too. So much fun!

EDIT: You must be referring to Villain After Hours Event at MK? Which has no Villain meet & greets

Ohh yes that's what I was referring too. If there's no M&Gs what's the purpose??

 

[FoxC63]

Ohh yes that's what I was referring too. If there's no M&Gs what's the purpose??

THIS^^^^!