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

[AliceandPete]

Yes, Frontierland is still a good place to catch the second parade! From the FW party I’d recommend cutting behind the castle and looking for a spot near the Liberty Bell / Haunted Mansion. That bend in the road in front of the bell is a great spot for a head on view as the parade turns the corner.

Thank you ! That is so helpful. I’m starting a “Tips for MNSSHP “ folder and that’s going in !

 

[kayteekt]

Excited to follow along this year again! Just bought our tix for Oct. 29. This will be our fourth year. Third over Halloween itself, we're excited to be back. This year will be much different for us, it's our first "resort only" stay with the exception of the party. We're DVC now, so we'll be looking to enter at 2pm and really make the most of our night! I've already asked our kids (11 & 7) to tell me what their "must do's" are....it was 75% of the park and 100% of the party offerings....so we may need to work on some expectations and a really good touring plan

 

[famsen]

I try to go down every year at in September so I can get to a party. I've been to about 9 party years now I think. I collect at least one official party pin for every year I've been. So now is my impatient waiting game to see all the new merch for this year's party and all the other Halloween themed things.

 

[Mango7100]

We are trying to decide when to go to the party this year and would love any comments! We could do the MK After Hours on 8/29 (to focus on rides)and the party on 8/30 (to focus on the Halloween festivities). Other option is to do two parties 10/10 and 10/11 (one focus more on rides and one for parade/fireworks/etc). I know October parties (especially Fridays) get busier but I’m not sure if the opening of SWGE will increase the 8/30 crowds. We aren’t going to MK any other time except for these events. We went to a party on Sunday in September last year and had a great time!

 

[Burgermom]

We plan to go to the halloween party on a sunday evening in September.
we won't be able to leave Coronado springs until around 7pm (I can't leave any earlier; long story)
I am trying to make a plan for the best way to get to the party at MK around that time
Will the buses be running regularly to MK at that time if only the Hallowe'en party is running? Am I better off taking an Uber to the TTC? If I take Uber to TTC what is the best way to get to MK from TTC? Can I walk from the TTC to MK?

 

[PolyRob]

I can’t say which lines would be shortest, because they fluctuate throughout the night. My strategy for trick or treating is walking through the park. I will head to rides I want to go on, and if a TOT station has a short line, I will go in it. I think it would be hard to TOT separately as I’ve collected treats from stations in some ride cues.

The stations that are in splash/thunder mountain area were quiet, (the rides were nearly walk ons for us as well) but set back enough that we went on the ride as well, because otherwise we would have doubled our walking to do it separately. I have been in some places where you collect from one station, then stay in line for a next one (a few years ago at philharmagic), maybe that’s a bonus? I have also gone to places like Pinocchio’s village Haus where there are two lines, which have each leading to a different door, meaning you would need to get in line twice to get treats from each station. That’s how I’ve noticed most stations are set up.

If you get into the party early, go through the Halloween bypass. Everyone gets a fairly big bag of candy to get them started. It might help settle your grandkids sweet tooth’s!

I really missed the Storybook Circus candy last year. It is nice having the characters inside, but I got SO much candy there in previous years.

 

[FoxC63]

Still trying to plan treat stations into our touring plans because I know young grandsons will not be able to focus on other things until they get a stash of candy- I see where certain locations have bonus trails-Does this means two trails happening at the same time, or you go through two different candy stations on the same trail? Which trails are the least crowded early in the party, since I know we won't be able to convince the boys to trick or treat later. Thanks everyone for the great info I've gotten on this thread to plan for our first ever MNSSHP on September 6!

Planning Treat stops is going to be very difficult to do, some lines are so long before 7pm and after....

"Here’s a look at the Trick-or-Treat line at the Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland at 7:45pm or 45 minutes into the start of the Party on Aug 24, 2018 . There’s probably 200 people waiting in line for three to four pieces of candy from one of two bins."

For Bonus Locations, it's one line.

Agree with @Ohanaof3 - At the Bypass you'll each get pre-bagged threats along with your treat bag. Don't be shy, ask for two! We have done this successfully for years.

 

[FoxC63]

Christmas in July 2019 releases have been made including Merchandise , Ornaments , and at Hallmark.
Once this party is over we should start seeing Halloween items in the parks and online.

 

[Dawn Peterson]

If you get into the party early, go through the Halloween bypass. Everyone gets a fairly big bag of candy to get them started. It might help settle your grandkids sweet tooth’s!

What is the Halloween Bypass? If we end up going this would be our first MNSSHP so I’m a little overloaded with everything.

 

[jhoannam]

Planning Treat stops is going to be very difficult to do, some lines are so long before 7pm and after....
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"Here’s a look at the Trick-or-Treat line at the Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland at 7:45pm or 45 minutes into the start of the Party on Aug 24, 2018 . There’s probably 200 people waiting in line for three to four pieces of candy from one of two bins."

For Bonus Locations, it's one line.

Agree with @Ohanaof3 - At the Bypass you'll each get pre-bagged threats along with your treat bag. Don't be shy, ask for two! We have done this successfully for years.
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That's just crazy, we would never wait in that line. The 2 times we've been we've always ToTed and used the candy to handout at Halloween. I always joke that it's the most expensive Halloween candy ever.

 

[bitty246]

That's just crazy, we would never wait in that line. The 2 times we've been we've always ToTed and used the candy to handout at Halloween. I always joke that it's the most expensive Halloween candy ever.

That line is a big old NOPE from me! I'm going to need to set expectations with my kiddos about that. I didn't spend hundreds of dollars for this one night to get $15 worth of candy. Luckily they are old enough to be reasoned with!

 

[pkondz]

What is the Halloween Bypass? If we end up going this would be our first MNSSHP so I’m a little overloaded with everything.

Just relax.

All that means is when you go in the park, instead of walking down Main St., you'll be directed to the right and pass behind it.
There will be some loot stations, photo ops and you'll get your trick or treat bag there.
(The red arrow shows the bypass)


There'll be lots of CMs directing party goers in that direction. You won't get lost.
Don't let it get overwhelming. It's a ton of fun.

 

[bethannie203]

I have a question about food... we want to try lots of the snacks available only during the party. We would like to eat a QS meal BEFORE the party officially gets going, so as not to waste too much time during the party. However, we've got our eye on the Muenster Burger from Cosmic Ray's, and it says it will only be available during the party. Will they literally not serve any "party food" until 7:00 exactly? Does anyone have experience here? Thanks in advance!

 

[FoxC63]

What is the Halloween Bypass? If we end up going this would be our first MNSSHP so I’m a little overloaded with everything.

Bypass Information & Photos 2018

 

[Araminta18]

Well, I just got a spot for the Star Wars preview, so I'm thinking of throwing MNSSHP in as well! Probably Aug 20th, but maybe Aug 16th (if DH decides to come...). So I'm way late to the planning but so excited!

 

[FoxC63]

That line is a big old NOPE from me! I'm going to need to set expectations with my kiddos about that. I didn't spend hundreds of dollars for this one night to get $15 worth of candy. Luckily they are old enough to be reasoned with!

Remember, it's not like that at all later in the evening. It's highly recommended you go after 9pm and around 10:30pm - 12am it's a walk through so don't give up! Trick or Treating with your kids is !!!

 

[teach22180]

I'm an AP so I will be in the MK before 4. How do I get trick or treat bags? Do I have to go by main street? TIA

 

[Dawn Peterson]

Bypass Information & Photos 2018

Thank you!

 

[Dawn Peterson]

Just relax.

All that means is when you go in the park, instead of walking down Main St., you'll be directed to the right and pass behind it.
There will be some loot stations, photo ops and you'll get your trick or treat bag there.
(The red arrow shows the bypass)
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There'll be lots of CMs directing party goers in that direction. You won't get lost.
Don't let it get overwhelming. It's a ton of fun.

Thanks!

 

[FoxC63]

@teach22180 , I'm not 100% on this as I don't recall seeing many AP's or DVC's post their experience so if I'm wrong I'm sure I'll be schooled

AP's will still need to scan their party ticket to obtain their party wristbands.

• Wristbands will be given out between 3:45-4pm at the gate.
• 4pm at the Wristband Distribution Locations within the park. Last year this included DVC members as seen HERE

DVC Blue Card Holders were able to enter at 2pm and get their party wristbands. They had a specific entry point.